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We dive into the magical world of comedy in fantasy storytelling! From The Lord of the Rings to The Witcher, we examine how humor can elevate—or sometimes undercut—the epic stakes of swords, sorcery, and mythical worlds. To celebrate the release of The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, we ask the big questions: Does comedy belong in fantasy? Can it add depth to the story, or does it risk punching down...

This week in Episode #678, the guest is writer Alisa Kwitney from HOWL , published by AHOY Comics! The first issue of HOWL is now available at local comics shops, with the second arriving soon! HOWL is described this way: “In the late 1950s in Greenwich Village, alien spores are the last thing on 23-year-old beatnik and proto-feminist Ziva Rodblatt’s mind — she's too busy trying to keep her mother...

In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast: The party tests The Dreamlands and then heads to Russia. Character sheets and battle map images for this episode are available at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers . It will help ensure Critical Hit continues far into the futur...

At what point does the legion go from being a force working with the United Planets, to a force that does what it wants, when it wants, where it wants? Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron . It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! > Join our Discord server an...

The More You Know! Duke may know too much and goes down the conspiracy rabbit hole! We talk Buckaroo Banzai, SilverHawks #1 from Dynamite Entertainment, and X-Men: Xavier's Secret from Marvel Comics. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers . It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the futu...

Should all comics be all-ages? We dive deep into the history of the medium, debate how the darker tones of the 1980s changed comics forever, and discuss whether the industry has become too niche for its own good. With special guest Diego Anthony Nunez ( https://x.com/Blackcrow521 ), we explore how comics can invite more readers into the fold, the importance of accessibility, and whether there’s st...

Dan Patriss shares the latest news in the world of board games, including the release of the DC Deck-Building Game: Party Edition from Cryptozoic Entertainment. Subscribe to the Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed! Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers ....

Episode #677 features the return of two great comics creators—PJ Holden and Paul Tobin, who are bringing us Dark Pyramid from Mad Cave Studios. Both creators are returning to the podcast, and they are working together to bring a gripping new series of ancient conspiracies, monstrous horrors, and the ultimate fight for truth. Their electrifying five-issue mini-series will begin in February, and it...

In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast: The party attempts to find answers to questions that may have already been answered as they look for the doorway to the Dreamlands. Character sheets and battle map images for this episode are available at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon.com/Ma...

Is it time to jump servers? If we could, where would we go? This week, we share our top five fictional universes to live in. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers . It will help ensure The Top Five Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9Bb...

This week, we sit down for a chat with Radiant Black co-Creator Kyle Higgins about the upcoming new issue from Image Comics, as well as what's next for the Massive-Verse. Then, Matthew, Rodrigo, and Stephen continue their look at the Energon Universe as we peek under the hood of Transformers Volume 1 from Skybound Entertainment. Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks...

Support the brave Los Angeles Firefighters & emergency personnel tackling the LA Wildfires here: https://supportlafd.org/ Sherlock Holmes may be the world’s greatest detective, but even he can’t do it alone. In this episode of Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into Why Sherlock Needs a Watson—or as we like to call it, Why We Need Sidekicks! From Dr. John Watson to Robin to Samwise Gamgee, we e...

Braxton A. Cosby, creator and writer of Broken from Starchild Comics, is the guest this week in Episode #676. Cosby is an award-winning and bestselling author and dreamer who transitioned his ideas on pen and paper to pixels and keyboards. He has penned over 20 novels, five comics, and several screenplays--many based on his own works. He tells stories that evoke emotions and stimulate thought. His...

In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast: Two detectives from Arkham, MA, traveled to Albany, NY, to help the local police investigate numerous missing persons cases. Character sheets and battle map images for this episode are available at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon.com/MajorSpoi...

Someone is gonna die!? Plus, Mon-El gets Silver Age powers. Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron . It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES V3 #48 "A...

In this special Geek History Lesson MEGA EPISODE, we’re celebrating the enduring legacy of Star Trek in honor of the upcoming Star Trek: Section 31 movie, hitting Paramount Plus on January 24, 2025. This jam-packed episode features some of our favorite Star Trek moments from the GHL archives, including: Star Trek: First Contact LIVE! Top 5 Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes (GHL 294) with spe...

The new age of the Energon Universe begins here! We take some time to talk about Robert Kirkman's big Transformers/G.I. JOE Reveal in Void Rivals Volume 1 from Skybound Entertainment. We also review Rogue: The Savage Land #1 and What If... Mickey and Friends Became the Fantastic Four from Marvel Comics. RSS Feed Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed < Show your thanks to Major Spoile...

Support the brave Los Angeles Firefighters and emergency personnel tackling the LA Wildfires here: https://supportlafd.org/ Boldly go where no podcast has gone before! In this episode of Geek History Lesson, we’re diving into Star Trek’s best and worst episodes across the entire franchise. Whether you’re a lifelong Trekkie or brand new to the final frontier, we’ll help you find the perfect episode...

It’s special episode #675 this week, and to celebrate, I talk with Tom Sniegoski, who is the scripter for the upcoming Herculoids series from Dynamite Entertainment! Tom and I talk about the animated series that started it all as well as take a deep dive into the various characters and what made this show a favorite of fans even decades later! Here’s how the comic is described: “The legendary plan...

In this installment of Critical Hit - A Major Spoilers Podcast: The party mostly rounds up the remaining Norn and makes a few horrifying discoveries along the way. Character sheets and battle map images for this episode are available at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers . It will help ensur...

Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is hot, and things that are not nearly as interesting - it's Top Five. This week, we share our top five cartoon characters! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers . It will hel...

New year, new Tintin discussion as the intrepid reporter, and his dog Snowy, set their sites on Destination Moon! We review Kill Train #1 from Mad Cave Studios, What If...? Galactus Transformed Hulk from Marvel Comics, and Jim Henson Presents #1 from BOOM! Studios. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers . It will...

Celebrate the legacy of Japanese icon, Godzilla, as Ashley Victoria Robinson joins the fine folks of the Fanbase Weekly podcast for a special episode of Fanbase Features! Together they discuss the power of Godzilla as a monster movie, perfecting the kaiju genre, the lessons that can be gleaned from it as modern day Western viewers, and try to crack the code on why American movie studios can't adap...

Dan is back, and kicks off the new year with news of new The Witcher expansions, HeroQuest, and more. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers . It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcas...

Are you ready for 2025? It’s here, and to celebrate, I’m talking with a favorite guest here at the podcast, Jay Magnum from Pet Piranha Entertainment, to ring in the new year! Jay catches us up on everything that happened with his team in 2024, then looks forward to what they have coming our way in 2025! We discuss what’s going on with the Astral franchise, Galaxy Gal , and some other areas they w...