Comic Geek Speak Podcast - The Best Comic Book Podcast

As the Force awakens across the nation, the Geeks submit their favorite scenes from the first six films in the (once again ongoing!!) Star Wars saga. Strap yourself into the cockpit of your X-Wing (or TIE Fighter) and feel 1.75 hours of reminiscence about Jedi knights, droids, princesses, smugglers, alien creatures, Imperial officers, etc. flowing through you! This episode is strong with the nostalgic side of the Force! (1:45:31)

We continue to play Off the Racks catch-up in this episode, as we offer our thoughts on a trio of not-quite-new releases: the imp-ishly satirical misadventure of Bat-Mite #1, the outer-space political intrigue of The Omega Men #1 (both from DC), and the racially-charged, super-powered period drama of Strange Fruit #1 (from BOOM! Studios). (1:25:21)

Although it's been said many times, many ways: It's Previews! We go through the December catalog for items shipping starting in February. Plus, during the intermission, we talk for a bit with our old friend J.K. Woodward and new friend Chris Kipiniak about their monster of a digital comic, Behemoth! (1:59:20)

A little TV talk (Supergirl, Jessica Jones), a little comic talk (Paper Girls, Secret Wars), a couple glasses of wine: what better way to put a cap on the long Thanksgiving weekend? Gobble-Gobble, Geek-speakers! (1:09:43)

Three years into the legendary 1980s run of The New Teen Titans, creators Marv Wolfman and George Perez brought forth upon the DC Universe a story arc that forever altered the unwritten rules and expectations governing superhero team storytelling. That arc was 'The Judas Contract,' and in this episode of CGS we take stock of the multitude of major milestones it contained for DC's second-generation super-team: Dick Grayson's maturation from Robin to Nightwing, the introduction of Jericho, the secret origin of Deathstroke the Terminator, and the perfidy of the insidious ingenue called Terra, whose betrayal of the Titans left them (and all of superhero fandom) not knowing whom to trust! (2:00:33)

Count your blessings and read your Previews! We go through the November catalog for items shipping starting in January. (1:21:17)

Time for an Off the Racks comeback! After a mere six months (and a few technical difficulties--thanks in advance for your patience!), Chris and Murd finally get around to reviewing Lantern City #1 from BOOM! Studios, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency #1 from IDW, and Wonder Woman '77 Special #1 from DC, plus a bunch of other things they've read lately. There's even a few minutes of Logan's Run appreciation! (How? Why? You'll just have to listen to find out!) (1:24:33)

Annuals are a time-honored comics tradition, providing a kind of king-size fun and excitement that can come but once a year (if that often!). In this Top 5 episode, we wax nostalgic about some of our favorite stories to be presented in the annual format. But first, a CGS preview of a coming attraction: we discuss the third trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens! (1:49:36)

Trick or Treat, smell our feet, here's this month's Previews! We go through the October catalog for items shipping starting in December. (1:57:18)

Chris and Murd take it to the streets in this triple-strength pseudo-Spotlight championing three of the Marvel Universe's finest fighters: Luke Cage, Power Man; Iron Fist, the Living Weapon; and Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu! Who are they? Where do they come from? And what should you know about them before they (or two of them, at least) burst onto your view-screen in the coming year? Quit asking questions, Frantic Ones; take ACTION, and find out! (2:08:00)

Praise be to the Vishanti! Chris 'Sorcerer Supreme' Eberle and Adam 'Master of the Mystic Arts' Murdough form a cabalistic collaboration to bring you this self-contained Spotlight episode about the Marvel Universe's expert-in-residence on all matters magical, Doctor Strange! We bring you the darksome details of every era in the good doctor's half-century history: his most significant storylines, his most awesome occult opponents, his most entertainingly enigmatic incantations! Download it now, True Believers--the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak compel you! (2:44:57)

Previews! We go through the September catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in November. (1:47:36)

Come in! Come in! Are you receiving us? The Geeks work against scheduling conflicts and hostile technological conditions to bring you this end-of-summer care package of Comic Talk, featuring a recap of Pants' exciting time at the Connecticut Comicon; a shocking Shop Talk segment built around a bold announcement from Chris and Bill of Wildpig Comics (teaser title: 'A Farewell to Floppies?...'); and a rash of rumination over our recent reading. (1:45:00)

Out of the frying pan, into the Previews! We go through the August catalog for items shipping starting in October... right after a Surgeon General's warning from Chris about the new Fantastic Four movie! (1:48:26)

Jackpot! It's Uncle Sal time! (2:01:57)

Join us in welcoming newly-anointed Official Geek DANI O'BRIEN to the proud ranks of Comic Geek Speak (hope you survive the experience, Dani)! After the initiation ceremony, light refreshments will be served, in the form of Comic Talk: more reactions to the Ant-Man movie; news and stories of conventions past and future, courtesy of Pants; an impromptu Off the Racks review of Airboy #1 by James Robinson and Greg Hinkle; TV talk; goodies from the CGS mailbag; and other earthly delights. (1:23:35)

In this episode, we're 'reduced' to discussing the biggest little movie of Summer 2015: Ant-Man! Follow along as we feel out the finer formic features of this fledgling film franchise, and situate it within the grand and growing scheme of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! (1:13:30)

For Mature Listeners Only! The Geeks offer their reactions to the first arc of Sex Criminals by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky, the heartwarming tale of two young adults who are drawn together by their shared ability to freeze time by... carnal means, and who then make use of this special gift to (what else?) rob a bank! Plenty of lewd humor and explicit imagery lurk within, but don't be daunted--instead, listen as the Geeks plumb the hidden depths of this hilarious, but surprisingly thoughtful and sensitive, sci-fi saga of sexuality, and learn why you should give it a try! (1:12:20)

Our long, historical Highway to Hell's Kitchen ends in this episode, dedicated to the Daredevil comics of the past fifteen years. Discussed are some of the deepest, darkest lows and most hysterical highs of Matt Murdock's long and checkered crimefighting career, as seen in the comics work of David Mack, Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev, Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark, Andy Diggle, Mark Waid, Chris Samnee, and others; plus a few words about DD in other media. And don't miss a bonus 'post-credits' cameo from Drunk Cap! (3:09:24)

Previews time again! We go through the July catalog for items shipping to stores beginning in September. (1:17:26)