This special episode features the recording of the Livestream event announcing ElfQuest: The Audio Movie and the crowdfunding campaign to support it.

Listen as The ElfQuest Show podcast host David "Thornbrake" Mizejewski kicks off the event with some ElfQuest trivia, then hear from the incredibly talented people working to create this latest iteration of ElfQuest. Also featured is an interview with Wendy and Richard Pini (including Wendy's demonstration of what the Wolfriders' signature "Ayoooah!" call really sounds like)all about the project and a teaser of some of the actual music that's been developed.

Find out more about the project, how to support it, and details on the exciting and EXCLUSIVE fan rewards for project backers at www.elfquest.com/audio-movie.

Episode 46: ElfQuest - The Audio Movie Livestream

In this episode, I dive into the long-anticipated ElfQuest: Stargazer's Hunt Vol 2 with my friend and fellow fan Tanya "River Plum." We talk about the awesome new characters, all of the threads to past and future ElfQuest stories woven into Stargazer's Hunt, seeds for future stories, Wendy Pini and Sonny Strait's gorgeous art, and of course the conclusion of Skywise's star-spanning quest to recover his lost memory of Cutter. Join us for a deep dive into the World of Two Moons!

Episode Links:

Get Stargazer's Hunt Vol 2 from Dark Horse Comics: https://www.darkhorse.com/Search/elfquest

Get ElfQuest books and art autographed by Wendy and Richard Pini via Streamily: https://streamily.com/ElfQuest

Get Official ElfQuest t-shirts and other merch from Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/elfquest/explore

Episode 47: Stargazer's Hunt Vol 2

We're back with a SECOND episode all about ElfQuest: Stargazer's Hunt Vol 2. There was so much good stuff in this book, I decided one episode wasn't enough!  

This time I'm joined by my pal Michael McAdam who drops amazing comments like "It devastated us in all the perfect ways" and "It's philosophy as much as it is fantasy" and "What if Picknose were secretly Buddha?" throughout the whole episode. You really just have to listen!

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kvOR4-8TLU&t=6s

Episode Links:

Get Stargazer's Hunt Vol 2 from Dark Horse Comics: www.darkhorse.com/Search/elfquest

Proof Positive Part 1:
https://elfquest.com/read/index.php?s=EQ2/EQ202&p=30

Proof Positive Part 2:
https://elfquest.com/read/index.php?s=EQ2/EQ203&p=30

Episode 48: Stargazer's Hunt Vol 2 - Part 2

An in-depth review and discussion of ElfQuest: The Final Quest issue #2. Join hosts David and Ryan as we discuss death, recognition, and the ever-present threat of emasculation at the hands of Go-Back warriors!

Episode 1: The Final Quest #2

It's Part 1 of our review of ElfQuest: The Final Quest Special!

Chrissy Hynde said it best: "I'm special so special/I gotta have some of your attention give it to me!"

Gender roles, birth control on the WoTM, archetypes, and Moonshade harshing everyone's buzz in this episode!

Episode 2: The Final Quest Special - Part 1

It's Part 2 our ElfQuest: The Final Quest Special show!

The trouble with timelines, speculations about nanotechnology and genetic engineering, surprising familial connections, the tragedy of Rayek, Dart's fabulous hair, and a homework assignment for our listeners!

Plus; Lucky teaches us an important lesson about long recording sessions without bathroom breaks!

Episode 3: The Final Quest Special - Part 2

It's Part 3 of our review of The Final Quest Special! The eternal question, is Leetah "haughty" or a "hottie", is finally answered. We also figure out what's bugging Ember, Reef transforms, Tyldak and the Sunfish are two sides of the same coin, and Ryan continues to have problems pronouncing character names.

Episode 4: The Final Quest Special - Part 3

We finally did it! Our final part of our review of "The Final Quest Special". This finalizes our four part review of this issue. There's plenty of beginnings and finality for many characters. But we're still far from the finale! We've only just begun! "The Final Quest" is on!

Did I say "final" enough?

Episode 5: The Final Quest Special - Part 4

It's our mammoth review of The Final Quest #1!



Episode 6: The Final Quest #1

After a lengthy wait, we are back for our review of issue #3!

Divorce? Nazi eagles? Communist deer? Is this still Elfquest?! Join Ryan and David as we discuss whether Ember will survive torture at the hands of Angrif Djun; if Strongbow and Moonshade can work out their "issues"; and the minutiae of Teir's philosophical musings on amphibians!

Episode 7: The Final Quest #3

We're finally all caught up! Join us for an in-depth discussion of issue number 4 of "The Final Quest"!

We send Teir to bed with some milk, cookies, and tissues after ruminating over how big an aura is, dyeing your hair with leg-lift, much nakedness in the Palace, parental potential, and Go-Backs with guns. 

Will you enjoy it? You Behtia (betcha)!

Episode 8: The Final Quest #4

"Kissin' Cousins"

Well I've got an elf, she's as cute as she can be
She's a distant cousin but she's not too distant with me

We'll join all night
I'll squeeze her tight
But we're kissin' cousins 'n that's what makes it all right
All right, all right, all right

Yes we're all cousins, that's how our blood runs
Because we're children of The High Ones
I got a lifemate and she wants a lot of love
That's the kind of trouble I need plenty of*

*With apologies to Elvis (Elfis?)

PLUS: The winner(s) of our first contest, details on a potential fan-feedback episode (let us know if you're interested!), elf birth control, suppressed Recognition, elf sexism, Windkin's comely butt, and swords 'n guns!


Episode 9: The Final Quest #5

David sits down with the amazing Wendy and Richard for a fantastic interview about "The Final Quest"!

Episode 11: An Interview with Wendy and Richard Pini!

An interview with Sonny Strait, "ElfQuest: The Final Quest" colourist, voice actor, web-comic artist, and all around great guy!

Episode 16: An Interview with Sonny Strait!

The ElfQuest Show podcast host David Mizejewski got to hang with Wendy and Richard Pini at the Dark Horse Comics party at San Diego Comic-Con International. Wendy suggested recording the conversation to share with fans everywhere, and this is the result. Listen to hear thoughts on Wendy and Richard's long history with Comic-Con as well as special insights into the Wavedancers, the Scary Ones, Final Quest and more.

SPECIAL EPISODE: Wendy and Richard Pini at San Diego Comic-Con 2016

Final Quest #17 raises as many questions as it answered. Cutter seems on the path back to sanity, but what is his newest quest all about? What does he need Two-Edge for and why is the key so important? Who is this new troll king? Will Venka crush Rayek, or will she sense the profound change in her sire? Are all the Howling Winds Holt Wolfriders moving to the Father Tree Holt? How will Shuna's idea of teaching the human tribes of Iceholt the Djunsland tongue possibly help them survive the coming onslaught? Will we see the Rootless Ones again before the tale is complete? All this and more in this episode of the podcast!

Episode 28: The Final Quest #17

In this episode, we discuss issue #18 of the Final Quest. Lots of big developments in this issue! Cutter completes his latest quest in the Frozen Mountains and we muse on the implications of his powerful apology for both elves and trolls. We also talk about the evolution of Strongbow and Moonshade's troubled relationship, the growing powers of the Palace Dwellers, the poor treatment Two-Edge has received in his long life, Skywise's foibles and Venka's big surprise.

Episode 29: The Final Quest #18

Line of Beauty: the Art of Wendy Pini is here! The third of the art books published by Flesk Publications, the Line of Beauty is a retrospective on the artistic development and career (to date) of Wendy Pini.  Written by Richard Pini, it is filled with deep insight and never-before-seen-art and is a must-read for any fans of ElfQuest or the Pinis. David discusses it all with a very special surprise guest.

Order your copy of Line of Beauty: the Art of Wendy Pini here: http://amzn.to/2pQa8RI

Special Episode: Line of Beauty with Surprise Guest

Final Quest #20 is here and it's party time in Father Tree Holt. The impending threat of gun-wielding humans doesn't stop the elves from celebrating a new lifemating and a surprise Recognition. With Ryan off on vacation, David and special guest hosts Lisa Lannen and Katie La Salle-Lowry discuss these joyous events, plus the handing over of the mantle of chieftainship, new developments in Moonshade and Strongbow's troubled relationship, a new look for some trolls, a lovemate for Two-Edge, Rayek growing up, the spectre of death by fire for some ancient elves, and the answer to the question, "who stays, who goes?"

An Epic Journey

Episode 32: The Final Quest #20

In this special episode, David interviews Comixology's Tia Vasiliou, who helped put together the San Diego Comic-Con 2017 panel entitled "ElfQuest: An Intimate Conversation with Wendy and Richard Pini."  Listen to hear how this very special panel came to be, what questions Tia asked, and the Pinis' responses. Also, Tia shares how to get ElfQuest on Comixology and what the platform has to offer.

Follow Tia on Twitter at @PortraitOfMmeX. Get ElfQuest on Comixology at https://www.comixology.com/search?lang=1&search=elfquest.

Special Episode: San Diego Comic-Con Panel on ElfQuest and Comixology

Issue #22 of the Final Quest is a pivotal issue not only in the Final Quest series but in the entire 40-year-old ElfQuest saga--so much so that it took us two episodes to discuss it. This is part one. We talk Yun's character development, the importance of High Winds Holt, the WaveDancers' newfound purpose, Old Maggoty's choice, the birth of Venka's child, Leetah's new role and more.

Episode 34: The Final Quest #22 - Part 1

Issue #22 of the Final Quest is a pivotal issue not only in the Final Quest series but in the entire 40-year-old ElfQuest saga--so much so that it took us two episodes to discuss it. This is part two. We talk about the fulfillment of Skywise's quest to reach the stars, his relationship with Cutter and Timmain, and the ultimate fate of Moonshade and Strongbow.

Episode 35: The Final Quest #22 - Part 2

The Final Quest draws ever closer to its conclusion. In this episode, we tackle issue #23, an emotional rollercoaster with heart and heartbreak in equal measure and the penultimate chapter of the saga. We discuss Windkin's lethal work, Dewshine's threat, Dart's full circle, Two-Edge's valor, the Go-Backs' armor, Treestump's dream, the mystery of the Little Palace, Kimo's sacrifice, Leetah's song, the Wolfriders' naivete, Shuna's fate, Strongbow's choice, the end of the Way, and more. One more issue to go. . . .

Episode 36: The Final Quest #23

It's been one year since the release of the final issue of The Final Quest. I caught up with Wendy and Richard Pini to hear what the last year has been like, and what it feels like to have concluded Cutter's Hero's Journey, a story 40 years in the telling.

The Pinis share their experience meeting fans on their publicity tour, being nominated for an Eisner Award and their insights into Wendy's "animated" drawing technique, Moonshade's death, the Palace's hum, the mythic quality of Cutter's tale, the power of "Once Upon a Time," hints and foreshadowing, clues about what's next . . . and flying meatloaf.

Episode 39: One Year Later, An Interview with Wendy & Richard Pini

The world of ElfQuest is filled with hundreds of incredible characters. In this episode of the ElfQuest Show podcast, I'm launching the first of what I hope to be many episodes exploring specific characters. 

While it was tempting to start with Cutter, Leetah or Skywise--the main characters of the series--I decided to kick this off with a character who hasn't had as much time in the spotlight. Even secondary players in ElfQuest have their own personalities, histories, roles to play, and devoted fandoms. Who personifies this better than Shenshen, Leetah's "little sister"?

I chatted with Wendy Pini herself on the origins of Shenshen's character, her visual design and how she evolved over the course of forty years. I hope you enjoy it.

Episode 40: Shenshen

Wendy and Richard Pini have announced a brand new ElfQuest series coming from Dark Horse Comics! The first issue of "ElfQuest - Stargazer's Hunt" will premiere on November 13, 2019. The Pinis joined me to talk all about what they have in store for new series. As devilishly tight-lipped about specific plot-points as ever, they still managed to share an incredibly delicious amount of info to whet your appetite--from the nature of Skywise's titular "hunt" and Jink's role in it to the connections of this story to both Final Quest and Future Quest--and much more. They also talk about a new creative process for this tale and how series artist Sonny Strait is adding his unique talents to it. You don't want to miss this episode!

Episode 41: Stargazer's Hunt Teaser

ElfQuest is a back with an all-new, eight-part series called Stargazer's Hunt! In this episode, David and guest host Tanya Scott-Thomas react to the premiere issue, discussing the art collaboration between Wendy Pini and series artist Sonny Strait, the first glimpse of life on the Starhome, Strongbow's grief, Jink as a child, Venka's parenting choices, and Skywise's loss and fear. Also included is a recap of major events of The Final Quest, news updates on the latest new ElfQuest releases, and a summary of all the ways to purchase and read ElfQuest comics and graphic novels.

Episode 42: Stargazer's Hunt #1

ElfQuest - Stargazer's Hunt issue 2 is here! Guest host Michael McAdam joins me to chat all about Timmain’s reveal to her lifemate Skywise, of her secret connection to Cutter, the stargazer’s “brother in all but blood,” and Skywise’s explosive reaction. We also unpack Jink's fateful choice, Cutter's whereabouts, Aurek's gentle reprimand, the new Preserver Thistlecap, elfin interior design and more.

(And as promised, here is the "Funny Flight Attendant" viral video that features Michael delivering his flight safety announcements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf-Ye3Gmu0E&t=96s)

Episode 43: Stargazer's Hunt #2

My good friend and fellow long-time ElfQuest fan Heather Beschizza joins me for a discussion all about issue 3 of "ElfQuest - Stargazer's Hunt." Heather and I chat about Skywise's titular hunt and the melancholy turn it takes in this issue. We also unpack Timmain's empathy, parallels between Rayek and Skywise, Sunstream's goodbye to Cutter, Thistlecap the Preserver, Jink's growth (both physically and as a character), why Yun is a boss, and the nature of "wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey."  And we of course freak out over the reveal of the real name of Cutter and Leetah's third cub. You didn't really think it was "Chad," did you?

Episode 44: Stargazer's Hunt #3

The ElfQuest Show podcast is back with a new episode focused on the duel quests of Jink and Skywise in issue 4 of ElfQuest - Stargazer's Hunt.

This time I'm joined by longtime fan Shekinah, known in ElfQuest fandom for her enthusiasm and infatuation with, well, pretty much every character. 

We go in deep discussing Jink's first adventure on the World of Two Moons where she meets the various tribes, offends Queen Oddbit and causes drooling among elves and trolls alike. We also unpack Skywise's incredible discovery in the depths of space.

Episode 45: Stargazer's Hunt #4

The ElfQuest Show is the only fan-made podcast series dedicated to the long-running, award-winning, epic fantasy series ElfQuest, created by Wendy and Richard Pini. The podcast was created by ElfQuest über-fans Ryan Browne and David Mizejewski. Explore the world of the Wolfriders and all their allies and enemies on the World of Two Moons and beyond. The Quest goes ever on!

AYOOOOAH!!!

Podcast title art courtesy of Richard Pini, with logo text by Rob Beschizza. Production Assists by Justin Wolfe. 

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