Geeksplained Podcast

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for their 200TH SESSION! This week, we’re kicking off the second leg of our journey through the Geoff Johnnaisance of the 2000s with GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH! Long ago, Hal Jordan was the greatest of the Green Lanterns… until he wasn’t. A legacy tarnished, a Corps destroyed, and trust broken meant that Jordan’s story would go down in hist...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for the final chapter of the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! With their team finally reunited, the Titans must face down their greatest foe once again: Deathstroke. But he’s not alone – he has assembled HIS OWN Titans to battle our intrepid heroes and usurp them. Enter the Titans East! Covers Teen Titans (2003) #42-46 by Geoff Johns, Adam...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Coming off of their longest session ever, the Book Club Bois rejoin the Teen Titans an entire year after the events of INFINITE CRISIS for the latest chapter in the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! One Year Later… Victor Stone awakens to a brave new world. But what has happened in the last 52 weeks? What is the state of a world that survived a multiversal catacly...

“SUPERMAN IN EXCELSIS” “It’s all just us, in here, together. And we’re all we’ve got.” Thank you for 300 episodes. Thank you for 7 years. Thank you for letting a geek connect with you over the love of comic books. Thank you. ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montcla...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Book Club Bois gather for their longest session EVER. The fate of EVERY world is on the line in Geoff Johns’ epic INFINITE CRISIS! Once upon a time, there were infinite earths. Then, one day… there weren’t. Now, when the skies turn red and villains unite… they will return. Worlds will live. Worlds will die. And nothing will ever be the same. Covers Infinit...

“RED SUN DAY” Our penultimate chapter features the return of Meghan Fitzmartin (Tim Drake: Robin, Justice League x RWBY) for a discussion on adaptation, online discourse and what makes a Superman story truly sing. ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow u...

THE HUNT CONTINUES! Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the latest issue of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! With Harry and Peter trapped in the Savage Land and hunted by Kraven, Richard Parker patrols the streets as the All-New(?) Spider-Man! But what happens when he crosses the path of the All-New Black Cat? Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #14 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto Send us your ques...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Book Club Bois ear witness to the return(s) we’ve all been waiting for, as we head into the final lap of the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! On the world of New Cronus, gods and monsters clash while vying for the most dangerous weapon in the universe! And leading the charge? A somehow alive DONNA TROY! But when the Titans and Outsiders are called to the batt...

“NEVERENDING” As we enter the home stretch, Aeric is joined by Dallas Taylor (Comics Collective) to discuss one of the greatest single issues of Superman comics EVER. ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplain...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Recovering from their longest session ever, the Book Club Bois reconvene for one of the most climactic chapters in the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! The Teen Titans are joined by the Outsiders as betrayals rock both groups! Secrets come to light, bonds are broken, and someone WILL die! But who is the traitor, and will either group survive?? Covers Teen Titans...

“CURSE OF THE REPLACEMENT SUPERMEN” Aeric is joined by Zach (The Comics That We Love) to discuss Krypton and its impact on Superman as a mixed-heritage hero! Plus a discussion on podcasting, pro wrestling, and more! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! In our longest session EVER, the Book Club Bois dive into arguably the most polarizing comic event of all time! After a shocking murder rocks the superhero community, the hunt begins to find who is responsible. Secrets will be revealed, heroes will fall, and no one will ever be the same again. This is IDENTITY CRISIS. **CONTENT WARNING** This story contains in...

“US DO OPPOSITE” With Superman stranded in the Underverse, he must turn to the one person who can help him: the Bizarro of all Bizarros… ZIBARRO! Part 2 of the Bizarro Duology features Hivemind co-captain Collin Kelly for a discussion on identity, science fiction, and the never-ending battle between cynicism and hope! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks &...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Let’s do the time warp agaaaaaaaaain! Join the Book Club Bois as they venture into the future in the latest chapter of the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! The Titans are recruited by the LEGION OF SUPERHEROES to battle against a force that threatens all timelines! Then, a glimpse into their future sends the team reeling – but can they learn from their future in...

“BEING BIZARRO” Chapter Seven features our first two-part story in the ALL-STAR SUPERMAN epic! Aeric is joined by Jackson Lanzing of the Hivemind to discuss issue seven and all things BIZARRO! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://b...

THE HUNT IS ON! In our first ULTIMATE BOOK CLUB of 2025, the Book Club Bois discuss issue #13 - and the winds of change are a-blowing! A NEW Spider-Man, a new dynamic, and a NEW challenge for our heroes! Trapped and forced into the most dangerous game by Kraven the Hunter, will Peter and Harry be able to make it out alive! Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #13 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checche...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for the next chapter in the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! In the aftermath of Brother Blood’s war against the Teen Titans, it’s time to relax! The Titans hit the town to shop, bond, and recover from their latest battle. Unfortunately, their rest and relaxation is cut short when the child population of San Francisco suddenly turns into a...

“FUNERAL IN SMALLVILLE” Part Six features a visit from the future, as Aeric is joined from across the pond by Owen (OwenLikesComics) to talk about time-travel, the Chronovore, the Superman Squad, and more! Plus one of the strangest behind-the-scenes stories in Superman’s history! Subscribe to OwenLikesComics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OwenLikesComics ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: G...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Now that the team has been assembled, it’s time to find a long-lost friend. Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss Volume 2 of GEOFF JOHNS’ TEEN TITANS! Following their run-ins with Jericho and Deathstroke, the new Teen Titans set their sights on rescuing OG Titan Raven from the Church of Blood! A new Brother Blood has risen, and seeks to take control of Rave...

“THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LEX LUTHOR” In Part Five, Aeric is joined by his own personal Lex Luthor - Malcolm Russell-Nelson - to discuss the trial of the century! Featuring a run-in with the Parasite, Clark Kent vs the prison industrial complex, and the best drawn eyebrows in all of comics – Lex Luthor takes the stage in this latest issue of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Gra...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! With “Graduation Day” behind them, join the Book Club Bois for the official start of GEOFF JOHNS’ TEEN TITANS! Still reeling from the events that broke apart two superhero teams, the former members of Young Justice (Robin, Superboy, Wonder Girl and Impulse) are summoned to San Francisco to take part in building something new. It’s time for an all new team of T...

“THE SUPERMAN/OLSEN WAR!” Part Four of our Episode 300 celebration features a deep dive into the life and times of James Jimothy Bartholomew Olsen! Aeric is joined by Olsen Super-Fan and ComicTube all-star Doug (For Every Kind of Geek) to discuss Issue 4 of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN! This slapstick peek in Jimmy Olsen’s life is one of the best issues of the series, and secretly may be the most emotional a...

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! WELCOME TO SEASON SIX!!! In our first session of 2025, we’re kicking off the Geoff Johnaissance with the prologue to GEOFF JOHNS’ TEEN TITANS! When the Titans and Young Justice teams are brought together by a twist of fate, the DC Universe’s premiere teams of legacy characters face their darkest chapter yet! Heroes will live, heroes will die, and a new era wil...

“SWEET DREAMS, SUPERWOMAN…” Part Three of our 300th Episode celebration features a visit from the BEST couple in comics: Brad and Lisa Gullickson from Comic Book Couples Counseling! They join Aeric for a deep discussion on Lois Lane, mental health, and the burden and responsibility of love in Issue #3 of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN! Subscribe to Comic Book Couples Counseling: https://www.comicbookcouplescou...

“SUPERMAN’S FORBIDDEN ROOM” In Part Two of our 300th episode celebration, Aeric is joined by longtime friend and collaborator AJ Kincaid (StoryCrash Media) to discuss issue two of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN and the TRUE story behind the creation of Lois Lane! Subscribe to StoryCrash: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dH6AQPETO98xwsI6XooOA?si=ae8d2b6e27764a3f ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison P...