A brand new week of Heather and Champ ranting and a raving, stop in for chats about: Detective Comics, Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow, Creepshow, Department of Truth, and more!

NCBD RANTS 11/23

THE DAWN OF DC IS UPON US! LET’S PITCH IT!
 
With the conclusion of DARK CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS and the upcoming DAWN OF DC on the horizon, we’re taking a look at what the DC Universe MIGHT look like in the coming years! Join host Aeric Azana and host of the Blackbuster Podcast Malcolm Russell-Nelson as they pitch their slate for the next era of DC Comics!
 
Time Stamps:
00:00:50 Intro
00:02:16 Pitch it - The Dawn of DC w/ Malcolm
01:34:18 Comics Countdown
01:48:12 Wrap-Up
 
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Music Sampled:
"Sayonara" by SAKEROCK
“Justice League Unlimited Theme” by Kristopher Carter

Geeksplained Podcast Vol. 5

231. Pitch It! Dawn of DC w/ Malcolm Russell-Nelson

It's a small week of books but we are here and we are talking about comics. This week we get into: Lovesick, Damn Them All, Briar, and more!

NCBD RANTS 11/30

WELCOME TO INDIECEMBER!
 
In our newest month-long series, we’re dedicating December to the best creator-owned comics! And in Part 1, we’re coming out swinging by putting the Geeksplained Spotlight on Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt! This 5-issue epic by Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard is the perfect entry point for new readers to creator-owned stories, and dares to answer the question: How much has changed in comics since 1986? Plus this week’s Comics Countdown, where host Aeric Azana will let you know about the comics YOU should be picking up this week!
 
Time Stamps:
00:01:00 Intro
00:02:45 Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt
00:58:25 Comics Countdown
01:15:16 Wrap-Up and Mailbag
 
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Music Sampled:
"Sayonara" by SAKEROCK
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams
“Life on Mars” by David Bowie

232. INDIECEMBER: Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt

LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!
 
In part 2 of INDIECEMBER, Matt Draper returns to discuss what might be the best comic of the year: DO A POWERBOMB! Get ready for a SPOILER-FILLED discussion on Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer’s latest masterpiece: a story of loss, family and acceptance. 
 
Time Stamps:
00:00:56 Intro
00:02:49 Do a Powerbomb! w/ Matt Draper
02:12:20 Comics Countdown
02:24:49 Wrap-Up
 
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Music Sampled:
"Sayonara" by SAKEROCK
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams
“Dare” by Stan Bush

233. INDIECEMBER: Do a Powerbomb! w/ Matt Draper

We recorded a little late, but we are here to talk about last week's books. We get somewhat distracted and there's a cute little surprise at the end so hold and get ready for these rants. This week we get into: Earthdivers, Batman, Do a Powerbomb, Behold Behemoth, and more!

NCBD RANTS 12/7

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
 
In a special Christmas edition of INDIECEMBER, returning guest Dallas Taylor (Comics Collective) comes down the chimney to discuss Grant Morrison and Dan Mora’s holiday epic KLAUS! A reimagining of the origin of Santa Claus, this fantasy tale not only brings with it incredible storytelling and GORGEOUS art, but also gets to the heart of why Christmas matters and what it means to spread joy.
 
Time Stamps:
00:00:55 Intro
00:02:09 Klaus w/ Dallas
01:04:05 Comics Countdown
01:17:38 Wrap-Up
 
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Music Sampled:
"Sayonara" by SAKEROCK
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams
“Invisible” by Zara Larsson and Alfonso G. Aguilar

234. INDIECEMBER: Klaus w/ Dallas Taylor

INDIECEMBER FINALE!
 
In the final installment of our first ever INDIECEMBER, we’re sending 2022 off with a bang! Join host Aeric Azana for a deep dive on THE GOOD ASIAN with one of the comics industry’s fastest rising stars AND the writer of the story: Pornsak Pichetshote! Get ready for a  SPOILER-FILLED discussion on not just the comic, but the Asian-American experience and what it means to live the American Dream. PLUS, Pichetshote pulls back the curtain on his newest series: The Dead Boy Detectives!
 
Time Stamps:
00:00:53 Intro
00:03:24 The Good Asian w/ Pornsak Pichetshote
01:05:02 Comics Countdown
01:25:19 Wrap-Up
 
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Music Sampled:
"Sayonara" by SAKEROCK
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams
“Main Theme” by Andrew Hale
“Auld Lang Syne” by Dougie MacLean

235. INDIECEMBER: The Good Asian w/ Pornsak Pichetshote

Our New Year's Resolution is to get back to our normal recording schedule, until then you have to deal with us going back and talking about the books from a couple of weeks ago. Strap in we hope you are ready! 

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NCBD RANTS 12/14

Baby, it is cold outside and all we have to keep ourselves warm are these comics. Get comfy and listen to us dish on our favorites and not so favorites of this week.

NCBD RANTS 12/21

Welcome to another year of us ranting about comics. Here is us wrapping up the last week of the year! Sit back and enjoy!

NCBD RANTS 12/28

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
 
With 2023 in full swing, we’re kicking off the new year by looking back at the year that was. Join host Aeric Azana for the annual Geeksplained Year in Review for 2022! Plus this weeks Comics Countdown, the Geeksplained Mailbag and more!
 
Time Stamps:
00:00:41 Intro
00:02:10 2022 in Review
01:09:59 Comics Countdown
01:22:06 Wrap-Up and Mailbag
 
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Music Sampled:
"Sayonara" by SAKEROCK
“Back in Time” by Huey Lewis & The News

236. 2022 in Review

The first week of the year brings us the freshest books of the year. This week we talk about: Batman, Gotham City Year One, Children of the Black Sun, and more!

NCBD RANTS 1/4

It is a brand new week, and a brand new rant. It is a great week of some very solid books, consider checking them out! This week we get into: Black Cloak, Danger Street, Gospel, Nemesis Reloaded, and more.

New Comic Book Day Rants (Comic Bone Zone 1.1) 1/11

THE ONE MINUTE WAR HAS BEGUN!
 
This week, host Aeric Azana interviews Jeremy Adams – current writer of The Flash, pro wrestling fan and fellow Eegee’s lover! They discuss the opening chapter of the One Minute War event, Adams’ journey from Hollywood writer to comic superstar, and more!
 
Time Stamps:
00:00:52 Intro
00:02:50 Interview w/ Jeremy Adams
00:59:27 Comics Countdown
01:17:41 Wrap-Up
 
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Music Sampled:
"Sayonara" by SAKEROCK
“Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross

238. Creator Interview: Jeremy Adams on The Flash and the Importance of Family in Comics

This week in comic books we talk about events... again, because we are BURNT OUT. Otherwise we get into: Batman One Bad Day Bane, Kroma, What's the Furthest Place From Here, and more!

New Comic Book Day Rants 1/18 (Comic Bone Zone 2.2)

THE CAT IS OUT OF THE BAG!


This week we’re catching up with Selina Kyle as she finishes a decade-long sentence at Blackgate Penitentiary and finds out just how much her city has changed! Join host Aeric Azana as he puts the Geeksplained Spotlight on Catwoman: Lonely City!


Time Stamps:
00:00:41 Intro
00:02:08 Spotlight on Catwoman: Lonely City
00:47:29 Comics Countdown
01:07:11 Wrap-Up


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Music Sampled:
"Sayonara" by SAKEROCK
“Catwoman” by Michael Giacchino

239. Spotlight: Catwoman Lonely City

We're talking new comics this week and movies from the early 2000s, just what you've come to expect from the greatest comics podcast to exist. This week we talk about: Human Target, Detective Comics, Dragon Age, and more!

New Comic Book Day Rants 1/25 (Comic Bone Zone 3.0)

THE MAN WHO STOLE TOMORROW!

With his impending MCU debut on the horizon, host Aeric Azana does his best to Geeksplain the many lives of KANG THE CONQUEROR! From Iron Lad to Pharaoh to Conqueror, Kang’s seen it all and done it all, so join us for a wild ride into the comic book history of the MCU’s newest big bad!

Time Stamps:
00:00:51 Intro
00:02:26 Geeksplained: Kang
01:24:21 Comics Countdown
01:34:23 Wrap-Up

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Music Sampled:
"Sayonara" by SAKEROCK
“Pursuit of Knowledge” by Zack Hemsey

240. Geeksplained: Kang the Conqueror

A geek who explains things!

Each week, join host Aeric Azana on his journey to GEEKsplain every corner of pop culture! Featuring discussions on comics, film, TV, and more, this podcast is for the geeks, BY a geek! New episodes drop every Wednesday!

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