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On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). Andy and Mike finally get to talking Halloween and DC's DCeased! We go through the entire series, spoilers abound, and comment on how corny and awesome it was at the same time. Plus Andy and his orneriness continues, and we discuss what it's like to be old...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode: Mike and Andy intended to talk about DC’s zombie epic DCeased — but Andy showed up grumpy, and things went gloriously off the rails. From Kickstarters to 3D printers, Dungeons & Dragons, and a surprise “30 Questions” revenge segment from Mike, t...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). Andy and Mike tackle Marvel’s Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars — the merc with a mouth meets Marvel’s most meta event! Along the way, they question Deadpool’s staying power, swap personal stories, and dive into a revealing Q&A where Andy tries to get Mike to spill...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode, we reveal for the non-FB and TikTok followers who REALLY won the B.A.B.E. (Best Artist Brackets Ever) contest from early this year. We tell you how the winner got there, what we like most about them, and who should have won!! Then we tangentially se...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this issue Mike and Andy talk more New Teen Titans comics from the 1980's. Mike has never read the series and Andy, well, he loves George Perez. We go through and give our thoughts on issues 7-12! This series takes us to Titan’s Tower, Amazon Island, Olympus...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode we continue talking BIG BANG Comics! We go through a little history of the company and talk about more comics from them. It's such an interesting read and we hope you try them out at Indyplanet.com! Mike then tries to pressure me into joining th...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode, Mike and Andy talk Indy Comics Company Big Bang Comics!  First though we talk about the long-awaited chat you've been asking for! Mimes Vs Clowns! Who would win? And would we even know if the Mime won? We discuss Dr Weird and then realize the r...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). Have you heard the myths surrounding the New Teen Titans comic? Rumors abound about its characters and storylines. Some say the artwork is breathtaking (Andy), while others claim the narrative is lackluster (?). And what's the deal with Trigon's hair? I&ap...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). Andy and Mike dive into DC’s Deadman, reveal the B.A.B.E. Bracket winners, and share stories from a PTO Star Wars event Andy put on and a story where Mike’s son totally hits the jackpot! Plus — Andy delivers what might just be his best joke yet. Tell a friend and jo...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode Mike and Andy talk about Mark Waid’s Daredevil run. Did we like it? Also Mike talks about a moment in the office break room and Andy talks about his trip to NC with his older sons. What could go wrong? The link to Nostalgia Newstand’s FB page. Give t...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). Andy and Mike dive into Mark Waid’s Irredeemable, chat about their latest comic reads, and face the unstoppable force of PTO volunteering. Between artist bracket debates, laughter, and a few too-relatable tangents, this episode is pure comic-lover chaos. Tell a frie...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode Mike and Andy do a little roleplaying. We try our hand at playing the new Marvel Multiverse RPG Game. Listen as we learn a little about the rules and navigate Danny Rand, aka the Iron Fist as he encounters the start of a plot against the Avengers. Le...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). Andy and Mike talk about the last group of Comic Artists in the BABE round one! 112 artists down to 56! Who will win? Will it be one of your favorites? Find out in this episode! Spread the word and join in the discussion!  Thanks again to the judges! On to round two...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode Andy and Mike go through the first half of round one and tell you who the judges picked as winners! 112 comic artists go in and half come out and make it to the next round. Find out if your artist won, who they faced, and who they might face next!! ...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode, Mike visits a comic shop. Andy talks about his leg shaking, and Mike wishes he had more tuna. Oh, and we talk about some of our adventures trying to make it in the comic industry in the 90's. Fun stuff (and embarrassing).  Support the show Our...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). A short and sweet episode that simply introduces the judges in the upcoming Best Artist Brackets. 112 comic artists go against each other in a random draw. Who will come out on top? Nine judges will decide. Let's meet them. Join us on the TikTok for live update...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode, Andy and Mike talk about 5 issues of John Byrne's famous run of the Fantastic Four by Marvel comics. Famously known for being one of the best runs in FF, John Byrne made a name for himself doing Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four. Andy has mi...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode Andy and Mike talk about the lost episode of Christmas, catch up on each others lives and Mike surprises Andy on making some New Year predictions on what the shape of the comic industry will be, how many Funko pops will still exist, and whether our f...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode more Darwyn Cooke goodness as we discuss Parker from IDW. Also mentioned some  James Bond talk, some good old 80's show from fledgling FOX, and Andy discusses his latest getting old ailment. All this and more! Tell a friend! Support the show Our...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode Andy loves talking about the Legion of old tales and Mike tries to stay interested. Andy rattles on about Legion stuff, tries to make excuses for the story and just proves that this is an amazing story and every DC fan should read it. Plus Mike finds...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode, Andy and Mike for once talk almost exclusively about the actual book they decided on. Marvel's Black Panther by Jack Kirby is discussed and opinions were had. Did Andy come around? Did Mike point out how silly the story was? Find out this and m...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode what was a review of the Black Panther by Jack Kirby became instead a talk about mortality, getting old, Alpha Flight, Halloween, Omega Men, and so much more. We will review that book next time but for now sit back and enjoy two old guys talk about h...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode, we talk Sean Connery (a lot) and discuss Jeff Smith's Shazam, Monster Society of Evil. Hear about Mike's trip to Notre Dame football, hear Andy describe a close call in the mini van, and hear us butcher an impression of Mr Connery talking...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode we chat with Jamie from J Hood Comics. Jamie was nice enough to have us on his Youtube channel a while ago and it was a must to have him on our show. We discuss slabbed books, original art, Youtube, books that got away, and more! You can check out Ja...

On the Road to 100, if you text us ANYTHING, you are entered. Click the link and send us a message (negative messages not preferred). In this episode: Mike and Andy dive into Oni Press’s Scott Pilgrim! Mike shares some wild comic shop tales — complete with questionable bathroom adventures — while Andy recounts a story so spicy he had to edit it out. Along the way, the guys celebrate ranking #15 on...