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Diamond has stopped distributing new comic books due to COVID-19. Jon and Steven remotely discuss what this means for comic book stores that were already struggling, whether publishers will turn away from periodicals for graphic novels and if this is the time digital will take the spotlight. Plus, why the upcoming desert of content will bring us a golden age of catalog binging and free YouTube sho...

The next chapter of “Star Trek: the Next Generation” is complete. Elliott Serrano opens a channel to discuss the shift in tone from the iconic series, the new characters that help expand the universe and novelist Michael Chabon’s footprint on the series. Plus, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” gets a second look, “Doctor Sleep” and “Birds of Prey&#8...

Presenting the first Skype chat between the Caffeinated Comics hosts! Jon and Steven maintain a healthy distance while discussing living with an autoimmune compromised roommate, how the movie studios have reacted and how this will impact production and why Jon has no patience for bored people. Plus, how to finally get Steven into Star Trek. [EP167]

What’s it like to be on a cruise ship during a pandemic? Jon and Bill Monroe find out traveling to the Caribbean with Jonathan Coulton, Liz Phair, Aimee Mann and more. They discuss the low key nature of the trip this year, how supportive the Sea Monkey community treats new members and the genius of Vance Gilbert. Plus, Bill tries stand-up for the first time. [EP166]

There’s so much Star Trek now the host of Mission Log is on 3 podcasts this week! Jon and John catch up on the franchise, what Roddenberry’s vision actually means, the double darkness of covering both “Picard” and “Deep Space Nine” at the same time and whether his podcast can ever end. Plus, why millennials don’t care about Mr. Spock.

Steven stops by McCormick Place for the biggest convention in the midwest! Jon and Steven discuss the announcements from Jim Lee’s panel, how cosplay shows the temperature of fandom, and whether Jon can expect the coronavirus on the JoCo Cruise. Plus, is the podcast niche enough?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Jon and Steven go through the major action figure announcements and budget accordingly. Has Star wars taken aback seat to Marvel? Is McFarlane relevant? Why does every company need to make Ghostbusters? Plus, Dan DiDio is fired from DC Comics and no one knows why. [EP163]

https://archives.radiomisfits.com/Jon watched the best kept secret of the DC cinematic universe and has a lot to say about it. Can Margot Robbie finally nail a Brooklyn accent? How does it pay off or ignore Suicide Squad and Joker? Are the Birds of Prey even important to the plot? Plus, HBO’s Watchmen continues to impress, Hickman’s “X-Men” keeps rolling along and “Pi...

Jon and Steven missed “Birds of Prey” (like the rest of America) so they’re taking the time to gear up for the 2020 Academy Awards. Is “Joker” worthy of immortalization? How good is the first 30 minutes of “Marriage Story”? Will they both regret not seeing “Parasite”? All answers you know by now are discussed with great curiosity. [EP161]

We’re well into the new year and Jon and Steven are taking a breather from announcements to actually look at things that have been released. Picard! X-Men! Marvel Legends! Knives Out! Plus, the diminishing returns of Amazing Spider-Man.

Patrick Stewart returns to his most iconic role after almost 20 years! JB Anderton is here to discuss the dramatic changes Jean-Luc Picard has gone through after “Nemesis” and how the utopia of the Federation relates to a divided 21 century. Plus, CW’ s dizzying “Crisis on Infinite Earths” and the ongoing frustration of trying to stay with “Doctor Who.”

We lost a good friend. Stu McLean passed away at 37 and his warm, boisterous nature will be sorely missed. This episode represents his final appearance on “Caffeinated Comics” discussing the worst fathers in comics. He was one of the best. [EP158]

Meet an Instagram luminary of craft beer! Jess tells Jon and Steven how she started building a community of small business owners and home brewers through social media, how her expertise in digital marketing led to making new connections and how brewing a batch herself changed her appreciation for the craft. Plus, the surprising overlap between stocking a top shelf beer cellar and collecting Silve...

With a new year comes a new countdown to Toy Fair! Todd McFarlane announces a line that used to be his competition. But how does his Batman and Superman stack up against the efforts of Mattel, Spinmaster and DC themselves? Plus, what 2020 means for Marvel Legends and recognizing when your collecting has hit the tipping point. [EP156]

Jon and Steven are done with this year. They try to focus on the positive, like “Avengers:Endgame”. “The Mandalorian” and Jonathan Hickman’s “X-Men”. Plus, how Hollywood can break records and still claim a disappointing year, how streaming will eat into the movie slate and with so much content happening, can anyone even predict 2020?

The Skywalker saga ends but will Star Wars live forever? In an extra-sized episode, Jon, Steven and Elliott Serrano discuss if it’s worth saying goodbye when there’s more “Mandalorian” coming, the whiplash from “the Last Jedi”, and the Emperor’s long game. Plus, Eddie Murphy returns to Saturday Night Live after 35 years. [EP154]

The R-rated pilot is available for free on iTunes! Jon and Steven discuss the casting choices which include new and familiar voices, the evolution of Harley Quinn’s character from “Batman:the Animated Series” to the New 52, and whether the show is worth an entire app subscription. Plus, new “Ghostbusters” and “Wonder Woman” trailers, the CW launches its mo...

Daniel Craig returns for his final James Bond outing. Jon and Steven discuss if the film can get put of the disappointing shadow of “Spectre”. Plus, “Black Widow” takes it down a notch, “Ghostbusters” comes back in 2020, and what Disney+ doesn’t have. [EP152]

Four episodes in and Jon and Steven can not stop talking about the Disney+ Star Wars series. They discuss how baby Yoda has stolen all the attention from “The Rise of Skywalker”, if the highly publicized supporting cast have been relegated to cameos, and why the “Imagineers” series can inform the corporation’s approach to Lucasfilm and Marvel. Plus, Jon has many, many...

Todd Philips and Joaquin Phoenix sign up for another “Joker” movie but does anybody really need one? Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto are in for another “Star Trek” movie but with the new series on CBS All Access, how will it fit in? Plus, remembering Tom Lyle, the futility of avoiding crossovers and why Iceman’s leftover ice slides don’t kill everyone.

The biggest development in streaming apps is here! Jon and Steven discuss how Netflix paved the way for Disney to eclipse them, what classic and obscure series they’re rediscovering, and LOTS of Mandalorian talk. Plus, that Jeff Goldblum show is exactly what you think it is. [EP149]

The definitive “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” documentary is out on digital! Jon and Steven discuss the cult series inside a cult franchise, how it was overlooked for decades until streaming took over, and why it’s the “New Mutants” of Star Trek. Plus, the onslaught of great X-Men figures, counting down to Disney + and yes, “Jojo Rabbit” is even better than...

Hasbro announces a full line of X-Men from the groundbreaking alternate reality! Jon and Steven discuss why the 90’s is still so prevalent for Marvel’s mutants, even while Jonathan Hickman is reinventing the franchise. Plus, action figures are like board games, Spider-Verse and Ant-Man return for sequels and snow on Halloween ruins everything.

Can you like both “Goodfella” and “Guardians of the Galaxy”? Jon, Steven and Kevin Ryan discuss classic filmmakers Martin Scorcese and Francis Ford Coppola commenting on the sea change of cinema and how much weight their voice carries. Plus, a deep dissection of the final “Star Wars: the Rise of Skywalker” trailer and where Hickman is taking the X-Men this week....

A new Catwoman, a new Riddler and a Penguin drops out in Matt Reeves’ new movie. Jon and Steven discuss if the franchise has broken the multiple villain curse, what this new film may owe to Ben Affleck’s aborted version and why the Joker won’t show up. Plus, the death of print, DC’s improving batting average and why you should get good microphones. [EP145]