Ashton's NerdCave

In this bonus episode from Ashton's NerdCave, Casey and I hit up a toy show and came home with a whole lot of comics! For the first time, we're trying something a little different with the podcast: a very visual episode! We’re showing off our haul, talking about the comics we picked up, and even highlighting some of the awesome covers along the way. If you're watching the video, you get the full e...

Karate kick your way into this week’s episode of Late Fee Legends, as we head to the streets of Harlem to revisit Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon! Lance and I break down everything from behind-the-scenes trivia and production stories to what still makes this cult classic hit (and what doesn’t quite hold up). We dive into the characters, the action, and the movie’s perfect mix of kung fu, humor, and...

A Retro Review of Spawn is back! Casey and I return to the early days of Image Comics' Spawn to review issues #9, #10, and #11. We discuss the stories, characters, artwork, covers, and what makes these issues memorable — including the introduction of Angela in Spawn #9 and the controversial history surrounding Spawn #10 and the later legal battle between Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane. What did we...

In this episode of A Retro Review of Spawn, Casey and I dive into Spawn issues #5–8, continuing Al Simmons’ dark journey through the shadows of New York and the growing supernatural war around him. As the world of Spawn expands, new threats emerge, old mysteries deepen, and the consequences of Spawn’s deal become even clearer. We break down each issue, discuss the iconic covers and artwork from To...

Sink your teeth into the premier episode of Late Fee Legends as we head to Santa Carla to revisit The Lost Boys! Lance and I break down everything from behind-the-scenes trivia and production stories to what still makes this cult classic hit (and what doesn’t quite hold up). We dive into the characters, the vampire lore, and the movie’s perfect mix of horror, humor, and ‘80s attitude. Of course, i...

In this episode of A Retro Review of Spawn, Ashton and Casey continue their journey through the early days of Spawn by diving into issues #2–4. We’re introduced to the sinister Violator, and we finally meet the one who made the deal with Al Simmons in the first place—revealing more about the dark plans set in motion for Spawn. Along the way, we break down the covers, talk about the interior artwor...

Welcome to the first episode of The Hangout! Ashton, Lance, and Casey kick back and talk nerd culture, starting with Lance’s nerd origin story and how he first got into comics, movies, and collecting. We also share our latest nerd purchases, talk about what we’re hoping to add to our collections next, and give a sneak peek at a brand new show coming soon to The NerdCave. Pull up a chair and hang o...

In our very first episode, we introduce ourselves and talk about how we each got into comic books and collecting. From childhood favorites to the comics and collectibles we’re into today, we share the stories behind our nerd origins. Then we dive into a retro review of Spawn #1, the iconic debut of Spawn from Image Comics. We discuss the impact of the issue, the art, the story, and whether it stil...