Novel Spirits

An even longer time ago in a galaxy the same distance as the last Star Wars book, the boys are joined by their friend Sarah to dive into the prequel to the prequels, Star Wars: The High Republic. They tackle angry plants, the dark side, some Hutts, and the most fun character name to say yet. So hop into your star cruiser and join us for a light saber slashing good time. Michael and the studio are...

Snoop and Higgins bring our good buddy, Heath, back to the rough and dark days of early Hollywood with Ed Brubaker’s The Fade Out. There’s plenty of debauchery including sex, drugs, and a mysterious murder of an up and coming actress. We follow our lead man as he stumbles through the shade of black out memory and Hollywood politics in this gritty thriller mystery. This episode was made possible wi...

I hope you're excited because the boss man is here and the boys are ready to play! This month Snoop, Higgins, and 0-0-8 Studios' own Michael Lopez are diving into the heart-pounding world of '68. Join us as we look at volume one of this gripping series set during the Vietnam War, where the dead rise to turn the battlefield into an even bigger nightmare. We'll follow a group of soldiers and civilia...

Bringing it back to the late 80s with Batman and maybe even Robin. The guys are joined by our buddy Dylan to go through a new story in the Michael Keaton verse (even though Higgins didn’t know that). So grab your Batmobile or Batbike and swerve right into a good time! This episode was made possible with the support of 0-0-8 Studios - Drink of the Night - Book of the Month - Next Time… Make sure to...

It’s not our first guest, but it might be our most famous one. The boys get together with SoulStar Sketchin’ ART to cover the long time coming, 200+ issue worth of world building, action packed culmination of MillarWorld. Big Game does not and will not disappoint. And we Wanted to be The Ambassadors to give you a Kick Ass review of it. (Insert more Mark Millar puns here). So don’t be a Nemesis and...

Not that long ago, in a galaxy that’s pretty close actually, two brothers joined some podcast boys to prove who the best brother really was. In…. The Brother Wars! Also we read the screenplay that led to creation of the series most people love called The Star Wars (but comics). It’s a space racing good time and we may have even solved the feud… for now. We know you'll enjoy! This episode was made...

The boys join Klaus on his final (at least for now) adventure. A guy doesn’t know why he’s a snowman, a calendar, and special guest appearance by someone you definitely won’t want to miss. So Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas. And enjoy the best present anyone could ask for. A brand new episode of this show! Enjoy! This episode was made possible with the support of 0-0-8 Studios - Drink of the Night -...

It's podcasting time and the sky's the limit! This episode the boys are talking about the first volume of Skyward by Joe Henderson, and let me tell you they've got some things to say. This one comes with plenty of big ideas and while they might not all land, it certainly has a lot of fun and looks spectacular doing so. We're talking a world with no gravity. We're talking swimming in midair. We're...

Two episodes in one month? You might think we’re crazy, but we just couldn’t stop the sweet tooth we have for bringing you guys such great content. And just so happens we’re talking about the second volume of Sweet Tooth by Jeff Lemire. Chocolate drinks and lots of violent back stories are a perfect recipe for a Halloween listen. So get in your costumes, pour up some spiked hot cocoa, and cuddle u...

It’s gonna be a killer episode with some killer ladies (and I guess our sponsor, Michael). We have tons of guests to help us dive into the world of hitwomen who also try to lead normal lives. Lady Killer by Jamie Rich and Joelle Jones bring us an exciting story about what that would look like. Grab your favorite ladies, listen, and have a killer time with us! This episode was made possible with th...

It’s not October but the boys get a little tipsy on a frosty drink while they get a taste of the spooky anthology series, Ice Cream Man. There are spiders, junkies, and a shapeshifting ice cream man. What more could you ask for? We screamed, you’ll scream, we’ll all scream for Ice Cream Man. This episode was made possible with the support of 0-0-8 Studios - Drink of the Night - Book of the Month -...

In kind of a new style of book for the boys, we join Zoe Thorogood on a cool, sometimes sad, and incredible stream of conscience trip through 6 months of her life in the book, It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth. It gives us perspective on an author of comics and how she goes through her day to day life. With crazy art and some funny lighthearted moments along the way, you don’t have to be lone...

In the deep cowboy filled land of space, the boys are joined by Bethany to cover the continuation of the cult classic, Firefly. Greg Pak takes us on an adventure that feels like we just picked up where the show left off with lots of guns, sexual tension, big decisions, and kooky characters. Some giddy up and take off with us on this space western adventure. This episode was made possible with the...

The boys are thrust back into the world of Die where they explore the twist and turns of Keiron Gillen’s D&D based world. This second volume dives deeper into the characters and what makes them tick and we have some big thoughts and ideas about it. So roll some dice and take a chance on us in this magical new episode. Enjoy! This episode was made possible with the support of 0-0-8 Studios - Drink...

We’re here, we’re shirtless and thankfully we’re not bears. This month the boys are joined by our good buddy, Steve Kiker, to cover Shirtless Bear-Fighter. There’s laughs, there’s bear punches and kicks, and maybe even an underlying love story. So come on in and punch those bears with us!   This episode was made possible with the support of 0-0-8 Studios Snag The Eternal Crown: Dawning of the Red...

Once upon a time in a living room where we have some microphones, the boys came together and recorded a podcast about the comic Fables by Bill Willingham. We dive into the world of fairy tales and nursery rhymes and see how they solve a mystery in our world. It’s an oldie and a goodie so hop on in don’t fall down like Humpty Dumpty and enjoy!   This episode was made possible with the support of 0-...

Let's start the New Year off with a big bang or in this case a black hole *insert a few more space puns here* The boys decide to start 2023 off strong and look at Kyle Higgins' newest, biggest universe with the first volume of Radiant Black. It was fun or at least it should’ve been, but you’ll find out more what we mean when you listen to this thrilling episode. And if you want to forget any or al...

Is it Christmas time yet? Definitely. Is it Friday? It quite possibly could be. Are these questions important to this episode? Yes. The boys are back with a good one here and we really get into the holiday spirit with Ed Brubaker's book, Friday. We delve into the world of some Encyclopedia Brown-esque detectives to see what happens after they’ve left that crazy life behind. Or did they?... They di...

Twisting, turning, and spiraling back to start the second part of our review for Junji Ito’s Uzumaki. The boys dive into the middle portion of this great book to see more creepy tales and hopefully start finding more out about this mysterious and spooky town. So spin on down, sip on a good drink full of poison (aka cinnamon), and enjoy another holiday special from The Comixology Club! This episode...

We’re back in Bedrock and we’re ready rock the Stone Age with some more hat hitting commentary on our political and daily lives. On our first (maybe second) revisit of a previous comic has us talking about all the topics including politics, religion and art with Mark Russel’s second installment of The Flintstones. You might even see the first time Snoop outdrinks his faithful cohost Higgins. We ho...

The boys are going on a harrowing journey through space and time. They'll encounter tv head royalty, bounty hunters, and more importantly learn what it means to be part of a family. On this adventure, we dive into one of our favorite books, Saga. It's the ultimate dream team consisting of spectacular writing by Brian K. Vaughn paired with the weirdest and most beautiful art by Fiona Staples. This...

It’s been a long time coming, but the boys finally got to reading about one of their favorite superheroes. We swing in with Chip Zdarsky’s Spider-Man: Life Story and oh boy what a web slinging treat! We see a whole lot of stuff we know, a whole lot of stuff we love, and some new stuff to keep this old tale fresh and exciting. Our spidey senses are tingling big time and we think yours will too afte...

In our most important episode to date, the boys take a step behind the curtain to chat with our sponsor, friend, and special boy, Michael Lopez. We’re talking about his blazing good book, The Eternal Crown: Dawn of the Rising Sun. We'll touch on what his business 008 Studios does and how they can help you and the artists you know get their projects off the ground and into the world. Join us for ou...

Whether it’s Snoop and Higgins or Enid and Rebecca, they’re all diving into a whirlwind of topics, people watching, and a whole lot of things that are a bit problematic these days. We dive into David Clowes’ Ghost World and check out a coming of age story that we’re just barely qualified to understand. Hop on in and wear your best flannel cause the angst is all over this one. Enjoy!! This episode...

On the sunniest of days you can join the boys in a rousing talk about our newest favorite hero, Moon Knight. Mark Waid introduces us to a character that Higgins knew nothing about but now just might be hooked. Join us in a little bit crazy filled romp of a story. Listen and enjoy! This episode was made possible with the support of 0-0-8 Studios The Eternal Crown: Dawning of the Red Sun is out. Buy...