Watching Comics Podcast

The DCEU needs help, and the answer may be found in everyone's favorite 25th Century washed-up football player.Jake + Mitch give a deep-dive on Booster Gold, his appealing character traits, and who should don the gold and blue suit in the movie. Most importantly, they find common ground on the Edgar Wright bandwagon--pleading for him to steer the ship.Maybe the answer to fixing the DECU can be found in the Marvel approach--send the heavy-hitting icons backstage for a spell while the lesser-known gems can find the spotlight. Booster Gold would be a great start.Plus, how much does a piece of the Agro Crag going on eBay these days?Give a listen!WatchingComics.com

Dust off the POGs and slam some Surge, the 90's are comin' in hot!In celebration of the newly announced SPAWN movie, Jake + Mitch re-visit the 1997 awesomely-bad-classic first cinematic installment. Is there a good movie buried under the horrendous CGI and sloppy narrative?...Maybe not. But at least John Leguizamo's Clown was....something.Plus, the guys give initial takes on the new installment written and directed by Todd McFarlane himself and starring the hot-and-cold Jamie Foxx. Yay or nay?Give a listen!WatchingComics.com

SPECIAL GUEST + FREE STUFF!Popular illustrator, artist, and comic book superfan Daniel "Tanoshiboy" Salvadier stops by to share his cool comic-book-geekery.Jake + Mitch + Dennis re-visit the 90's-tastic live action Flash series, break-down the best Spider-Man flick, give Batman v Superman it's due and much, much more. Dennis also gives us the scoop behind his exclusive partnership with Fandango and Disney.Plus, details on how you can possibly score some free original Spider-Man art from "Tanoshiboy" himself.Give a listen, and check out Dennis' awesome portfolio!WatchingComics.comSalvatierStudios.com - Instagram: @Tanoshiboy

"Papa can you hear me?"Jake + Mitch gush over the brilliant writing and new comic book meta-verse Deadpool establishes. Because it's good to have a stand-alone something-or-other among all the crazy mess of MCU & DCEU.Plus, Josh Brolin as Captain Planet; Ryan Reynolds the next Daniel Day-Lewis; Domino dominates; X-Force wins the day in death; and Jake saves his marriage. There's a lot of good nuggets to find in this one.Give a listen!...and then give Yentl a well-deserved re-watch.www.WatchingComics.com

Justice League was a flop.Overuse of the Joker at its peak.Fans are suffering from Zack Snyder fatigue.Where does the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) go from here?Jake + Mitch break-down the next slew of flicks from the DC / Warner Bros. cannon for the next two years. Don't worry, they still find time to dump on Spider-Man 3; Put the brakes on Batman; and get oddly optimistic about Aquaman. Hopefully the DCEU finds a resurgence. It's gotta get better...right?Give a listen. Rate and Review too!www.WatchingComics.com

We live in the age of superheroes. But there's still so much more to be had! Jake + Mitch give their top choices of comic books they hope one day make it to the big or small screens. What if Sandman finally gets the Netflix treatment? Could Viggo Mortensen be the greatest middle-aged Superman ever? They answer these bold questions, and so much more. Entertain some "What if's" and give a listen!www.WatchingComics.com

So many characters. So much craziness. So much death.Jake + Mitch dive into the pool of feels as they rehash all that worked and flopped with Avengers Infinity War. Jake cries and cheers simultaneously; Mitch complains about Vision's love life; and both bow at the throne of Thanos.Plus a quick hit on the DCEU v MCU villain debate.Give a listen!www.WatchingComics.com

At long last, we finally get a glimpse of VENOM!Jake + Mitch dish-on the newly released trailer for Tom Hardy's Venom flick. There's a lot to look forward to, and October can't get here fast enough. But...the looming question remains: Will Sony screw this one up too?Plus, a big Avengers Infinity Wars prediction! www.WatchingComics.com

Soaked in the hype of AVENGERS Infinity War, Jake + Mitch dish on the lead heroes and their respective movies. Is Iron Man the best first chapter comic book flick of all-time? And could Civil War be the most overrated title of the bunch? Gloves are off, and debate ensues. Plus, a solid (impromptu) ten minutes on the glory of Superman 80 and Action Comics 1,000.Give a listen!www.WatchingComics.com

After two seasons, does Jessica Jones deserve mention in the conversation of best prestige TV? Jake + Mitch debate which season holds the crown; ditch The Defenders; and dig Jeri's sinister "Tony Soprano" moment. What's the final grade for season two?"People die. More are born. And in between, we exist."www.WatchingComics.com

Jake + Mitch break down the mid-portion of Jessica Jones Season 2. Along the way, they attempt to answer a few pressing questions like: Is episode 7 the best of the series? Why is Jeri still a thing? Is The Punisher a worthwhile "hero"? And why did Jake get flipped-off on Twitter? Give a listen to catch it all!www.WatchingComics.com

In case you've been living under a rock, Jessica Jones season two has dropped!Nearly three years after the brilliant inaugural output, Jake + Mitch break-down the first three episodes of Season 2.  Could it possibly live-up to the near-flawless standard first season?  And who--or what--is the season two villain?  And more...Plus, J+M give review of the award-winning indie comic book, Alien Toilet Monsters.Give a listen!And don't forget to rate and review.www.WatchingComics.com

ZACK SNYDER: Bold & Innovative, Dramatically Overrated, or just Meh?Jake + Mitch decide once-and-for-all if Snyder deserves a place at the head table with the best in the game. Gloves are off! In one corner, Jake carrying the "Con" banner. In the opposite corner, Mitch with the "Pro" movement. They may not discover the secret to world peace, but they do find common ground among 300's placement as his best, and shoot holes through the glaringly imperfect Batman v Superman. Does Snyder deserve another shot in the DCEU? Give a listen to find out.Don't forget to rate and review! www.WatchingComics.com

Watching Comics are psyched to watch the Watchmen!Are the WC Crew prophets? Because they may have birthed this reboot themselves. Continuing a conversation that started nine years ago in China (no seriously), Jake & Mitch put together their dream casts for HBO's upcoming Watchmen project. Along the way, they debate Michael Fassbender vs Donald Glover; JK Simmons' scary ripped persona; and pray the dark lord himself, Alan Moore, isn't listening.“None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you. You're locked in here with ME!"www.WatchingComics.com

Going throwback all the way back to 2017. Jake & Mitch dust off the archives to bring you a break-down of Spider-Man Homecoming, Michael Keaton's resurgence, and the all-time ranking of Spidey Flicks and respective actors. Sling some web and give a listen! www.WatchingComics.com

We have entered the majestic kingdom of Wakanda--and the world may never be the same. Is Black Panther the new standard fro comic book flicks? Does it even sit at the top of the MCU list?Plus, Jake gives a quick deep-dive into Black Panther comic history; Mitch gushes on Coolger; and somehow they end up debating Joss Whedon. And true to form, J&M give out a few awards: Movie Champ and Sixth Man. Subscribe and give a listen!

Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! No--it's a new podcast! Watching Comics is here to bring you all the latest Comic Book Movie reviews and rants. Brought to you by two mild-mannered from Nebraska you've never heard of. Jump in!