FW Presents

Are you a collector, completionist, hoarder or something else? We all collect things. Now listen to Fire and Water Network All-Stars Shag, Rob, Ryan, Chris, Max discuss their collections! Collections of what? Listen and find out! Join the conversation and find more great content: Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwpcollectors E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.ne...

Merry Christmas, Fire and Water Listeners! 'Tis the season for finding your joy, which means Ryan Daly and Kyle Benning reunite to discuss a favorite holiday special: Walt Disney's MICKEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL. It's got Disney, Carl Barks, ghost stories, and Christmas; what's not to love about this animated classic from 1983, directed by Burny Mattinson, and featuring the voice talents of Alan Young,...

It's a special pre-paid for episode of FW Presents! This time, Ryan Daly welcomes The Irredeemable Shag and Chris Franklin, as well as special guests Michael Bailey and Andrew Leyland to share some of their favorite non-canonical comic books in the form of Elseworlds, What Ifs...? and "Imaginary Stories". Each host brings a different comic, which throws a wild twist on a familiar face: featuring a...

Just in time for the holiday season, Shag, Rob, Chris, and Max share stories of Great Christmases Past! Join the conversation and find more great content: Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwpxmas2020 E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Subscribe to the FW PRESENTS: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fw-presents/id1207382042 Subs...

In this Patreon-inspired episode, Shag and Rob find their joy discussing one of their favorite classic JLA-JSA team-ups, "Crisis Above Earth-One" from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #s 171-172, by Gerry Conway, Dick Dillin, and Frank McLaughlin! Join the conversation and find more great content: Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwpfyjjla171 Images from this episode:...

ANNOUNCING... a new contest for our Patreon sponsors! We're giving away three prizes: a hardcover copy of LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT: ALAN DAVIS, as well as two bundles of DC horror comics from Ryan's collection. All you have to do to enter the contest is support the Fire and Water Podcast Network on Patreon and then tell us what makes you thankful this year. So much about 2020 has been terrible,...

Travel back to the totally awesome early '90s for the latest episode of FW Presents. Ryan Daly welcomes David Gallaher and Delvin Williams who find their joy in THE NEW WARRIORS, the much-beloved but oft-overlooked superhero team from Marvel Comics. Join the guys as they discuss the various members of the team and highlight their favorite dramatic (and traumatic) stories from the first twenty-six...

Take a trip back in time and behind the scenes of DC Comics in the 1970s, as Professor Xum Yukinori reads more of his favorite pieces from THE AMAZING WORLD OF DC COMICS, DC’s self-published mail-order fan magazine. Originally recorded in 2018 by Xum Yukinori; edited in 2020 by Isamu Hideaki-Yukinori and Adrian Zet. CONTENTS: 00:00 – “Short Circuits”. Music composed by Jeremy Zuckerman and Benjami...

Continuing the theme of dark fantasy and the supernatural this month, Ryan Daly celebrates the work of artist Gene Colan with yet another spotlight on FW Presents. This time, Billy D joins Ryan to review Marvel's Master of the Mystic Arts in DOCTOR STRANGE, SORCERER SUPREME #19. Throughout his life, Gene Colan brought his truly unique art style to the pages of Batman, The Tomb of Dracula, Iron Man...

Ryan Daly brings his celebration of the work of artist Gene Colan back to FW Presents. Kicking off the spooktacular month of October, Ryan welcomes Herman Louw to discuss a short horror story from EERIE #10. Throughout his life, Gene Colan brought his truly unique art style to the pages of Batman, The Tomb of Dracula, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, The Avengers, Howard the Duck, Doctor Strange, The Spect...

MEANWHILE... is back for a third installment, this time with Shag, Rob, Ryan, Derek William Crabbe, and Sean Ross discussing what they've been doing to find their joy during the enforced social distancing due to the Coronavirus epidemic. Have a question or comment? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fw-presents-meanwhile-3/ E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Su...

Zorro Month concludes with a look at Walt Disney’s classic Zorro TV series from 1957-1961! Join swashbuckling FW Network renegades Ryan Daly, the Irredeemable Shag and Chris Franklin as they discuss this legendary show starring one of the greatest actors to play Zorro, Guy Williams! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.c...

ZORRO MONTH continues here at the Fire & Water Podcast Network! Max "The Fox" Romero and Ryan "The Whip" Daly join The Irredeemable Shag to celebrate the legendary character of Zorro across his comic book appearances! We briefly review Zorro's entire comic publication history, and then take a deep dive into the Marvel 1990s series, reprints of the French “Le Journal de Mickey,” Topps comics, a...

Sharpen your swords and don your capes — it's time to ride the dusty roads of Los Angeles with El Zorro! In this first in a series of episodes celebrating Zorro Month on the Fire and Water Podcast Network, Max is joined by special guest Ryan Daly to talk about the original tale written by Johnston McCulley 101 years ago! The enemy of tyranny first appeared in serial form in "The Curse of Capistran...

August is Zorro Month here at the Fire & Water Podcast Network! To honor the 101st anniversary of Zorro, we here at Fire & Water are producing several episodes celebrating The Fox and his appearances in various media! The Mirror Factory - focusing where the legend began in the novel by Johnston McCulley originally entitled, “The Curse of Capistrano!” FWPresents - looking at el Zorro’s publ...

FW PRESENTS - DC COMICS BEFORE SUPERMAN Rob speaks with author Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson, author of the book DC COMICS BEFORE SUPERMAN: MAJOR MALCOM WHEELER-NICHOLSON'S PULP COMICS! Check out some images from the book here: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwpdcbsmgallery Buy the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/DC-Comics-Before-Superman-Wheeler-Nicholsons/dp/1613451644 E-MAIL - firewate...

This episode of FW Presents gives Ryan Daly the chance to talk about the Dark Knight Detective, which he hardly ever does. This time, it's a Batman tale illustrated by Gene Colan, and joining Ryan for the discussion of BATMAN #343 is fellow Bat-fan J. David Weter. Thrill as they review the first appearance of the deadly Dagger! And also, what's up with Rennington Steel and Remington Steele anyway?...

On this special FW Presents creator spotlight, Rob, Max, Ryan, and Shag find their joy in some of the wonderful comics written by Bill Mantlo! Including Cloak and Dagger, The Human Fly, Rom Spaceknight, and the Micronauts! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwpmantlo/ Images from this episode: http://fir...

FW PRESENTS - GEEK FITNESS 4 Rob and fellow podcaster Tom Panarese are back to talk about maintaining good mental health during these...interesting times. E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net TOM PANARESE: https://popcultureaffidavit.com FIRE AND WATER GEEK FITNESS FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/789580677916907 Opening music by Green Day, closing music by Jackson Browne. Subscribe...

FW Presents kicks off the 4th of July weekend with a brand new showcase of the artistic genius that is Gene Colan. On this episode, Ryan Daly welcomes the shield-slinging Chris Franklin to discuss CAPTAIN AMERICA #256. No, it's not the first appearance of The Falcon, or an epic battle against fascism, or anything else that would feel topical for this point in American history. It's Cap in a haunte...

Zoinks! Shaggy and Rob-Relly take a look at some of their favorite issues of DC Comics' SCOOBY-DOO TEAM-UP, guest starring Aquaman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, Phantom Stranger, Deadman, and a few surprises! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwpscoobyTU Images from this episode: http:...

The Fire and Water Podcast Network proudly presents Fire and Water Sports*! This is the show you've been waiting for: the brothers Ryan and Neil Daly and one of their oldest friends, Chris Zegunis, review the ESPN documentary series THE LAST DANCE, which chronicles Michael Jordan's final year with the Chicago Bulls, while also sharing their personal stories as fans who experienced the history-maki...

Shag, Rob, Chris, and Ryan discuss some excellent comic book stories written by the legendary Denny O'Neil. Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwponeil Images from this episode: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwponeil-gallery E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Subscribe to the FW PRESENTS: Subs...

Because one of our patrons demanded it!!! On this special FW Presents, Ryan Daly, Chris Franklin, Siskoid, and guest Tim Price find their joy in the many wonderful comics written by Roger Stern. From Spider-Man to Superman, the Avengers to Legionnaires, Doctor Strange to that version of Starman with the stupid costume, Roger Stern has scripted some awesome and legendary tales of the greatest super...

Coffee break's over and it's time to get to work — The Mirror Factory is back in business! A very special guest joins host Max Romero in this episode: Mrs. Mirror Factory! Max's wife Sandy Salinas joins us to talk about one of her favorite short stories, "The Student," by Anton Chekhov. Together the pair will discuss the author's brief tale of hope, how it can provide inspiration to artists of eve...