Craig, Jim, & Raven

Savage Fincast

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A podcast celebrating and reviewing the Savage Dragon comic and all things Erik Larsen

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Craig, Jim, & Raven

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Savage FINcast – Episode 24: Jail Break, Heart Breaks 12.10.2013 1:08:34

Its all out mayhem this episode of the Savage FINcast! As Jim and Raven are witness to the pulse pounding Savage Dragon 191! The Vicious Circle decides to spring a few of their pals from the big house! Dragon might be on death row (and down a couple arms) but that’s not going to stop … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 23: Heroes, Hoodlums, & Haunts – A Chat with Scott James! 18.09.2013 1:23:06

Join along as we (two of your lovable Fincast hosts, Jim and Craig) take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a special interview with fan-favorite artist-extraordinaire, Scott James! Scott’s artistic talents on four(!) different Savage Dragon backup stories have allowed him the rare chance to play around with Larsen’s coolest characters! When … Continue...

Savage FINcast – Episode 22: Easy to Digest 24.08.2013 1:41:05

LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE! The fight every Savage Dragon fan has been waiting for is here! Craig, Jim, and Raven have front row seats for brutality of Savage Dragon 190! Dragon is having a hell of a time in prison and now Mako joins the general population! You just know the blood is going to flow! … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 21: Severe Tooth Pain! 05.08.2013 1:57:34

Prison rules apply on this episode of the Savage FINcast as Craig, Jim, and Raven sit down to review Savage Dragon 189! Dragon enters a new phase of his life as he finds himself in the slammer along with all the Vicious Circle goons he once put away. As you can probably guess, the inmates are not … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 20: How to Get Ahead in Life 02.07.2013 1:30:49

Like a leafed through and dogeared comic book in a flea market bargain bin, the latest episode of the Savage FINcast arrives just in time for its cover to fall off. Or something…We’re bad at analogies. Sorry. This episode Craig, Jim, and Raven tackle SAVAGE DRAGON #188 in which the Claw finally makes his move for world domination and … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 19: New Kids on the Block 11.06.2013 2:05:14

Running late, but not out of things to say, the Savage FINcast returns for its 19th episode! This episode Craig, Jim, and Raven talk about logo changes, Dragon’s fate, and speculate about issue 190’s digest-sized format. Later, they are joined by Adam who shares an interview he conducted with super-fan turned Savage Dragon editor, Gavin Higginbotham, … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 18: Giant Problems 05.05.2013 1:41:05

This episode Jim and Craig are joined by Adam who discusses the vast and storied history of lettering in Savage Dragon. The trio then tackle Savage Dragon #186 featuring the return of the Claw, the many mistakes of Dragon, the exit of Angel, and the next generation of the Vicious Circle! As with every episode, we also … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 17: The Prosecution Rests 17.04.2013 1:45:39

Savage Dragon is on trial and the Savage FINcast brings you front row seats to the final verdict! This episode; Craig, Jim, and Raven give the play-by-play as Dragon fights for his life in the court room. But before all that, the FINcasters celebrate the Easter Holiday as late as possible by discussing their favorite … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 16: Gary Carlson, Grandfather of Image Comics! 23.03.2013 1:28:59

A new episode of the Savage FINcast rolls in with a brand new interview! This time Adam, Craig, and Jim have invited Vanguard co-creator Gary Carlson to talk about his career in comics. We have a fascinating discussion with Gary about his early days of producing the Megaton anthology comic during the 80s and working … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 15: Print Lives! A Chat with Michel Fiffe 17.02.2013 1:53:15

The catch-up tango continues as Craig, Jim, and Raven open the episode discussing the latest Larsen-related news and reviewing Savage Dragon 184. Later on, the gang is joined by Michel Fiffe, quite possibly the hardest working comic book creator of 2013– and he’s a Savage Dragon enthusiast to boot! Savage Dragon fans will recognize Michel as the … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 14: The Supremecast! 27.01.2013 2:13:52

The Savage FINcast takes a break this episode to usher in the first (and final) episode of THE SAVAGE SUPREMECAST! It’s a double dose of Supreme this episode as Craig, Jim, and Raven give Erik Larsen and Cory Hamscher’s run a send off in a grand manner by reviewing the final two issues back-to-back! Who … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 13: The BIG Reveal! 21.12.2012 2:07:09

Happy Holidays everyone! The Savage FINcast tumbles into its second year raring to go, and we all hope you’ve stuck along for the ride. This episode; Adam, Craig, Jim, and Raven tackle the highly anticipated Savage Dragon 183, in which the secret of Overlord’s identity is finally revealed! In addition to discussing the main story, we chat about the most recent Vanguard back-up …...

Savage FINcast – Episode 12: Ant and Anniversaries… featuring Erik Larsen! 21.11.2012 2:00:03

Where does the time go? 365…ish days ago a band of intrepid Savage Dragon fans set out on a mission to talk about their favorite comic and post the results on the internet. They said they were crazy, that it couldn’t work. But… THEY. WERE. WRONG. The Savage FINcast is one years old this month, … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 11: Who Reads Those Gossip Rags, Anyway?! 08.11.2012 1:31:16

Much like our favorite comic on the planet, the Savage FINcast is running dangerously late. Sorry ’bout that! This episode, Adam, Craig, Jim, and Raven review Savage Dragon 182 and experience a kind of zen euphoria while doing so (not as disgusting as it sounds). Graveyards! Cults! High school embarrassment! OVERLORD! This one’s got it all! In Erik Larsen-related news, the FINcasters &...

Savage FINcast – Episode 10: Soap Boxes & Street Clothes 11.10.2012 1:27:25

This episode FINcasters Craig, Jim, and Raven tackle the long awaited Savage Dragon 181. They discuss Dragon’s political ambitions, Krylan religion, and the subtle art of making your son look like a jackass. In another installment of ‘What We’re Reading’ the FINcasters get to talking about about The Hypernaturals, Big Bang Comics, and The Comic Book History of Comics. In &#...

Savage FINcast – Episode 9: The Man, The Mystery, The Drool… Josh Eichorn 18.09.2012 1:07:04

Have you ever viewed the credits page of any given issue of Savage Dragon and wondered to yourself: “Just who is this Josh Eichorn, what does he do, and why does Erik constantly make fun of him?” Well wonder no longer! The Savage FINcast gang sits down with JOSH EICHORN, the inspiration behind comic’s longest-running gag, to … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 8: Reality Bites 18.08.2012 1:15:57

BRAKKA-BA-DOOM! In case you don’t know that’s the sound of two super-humans colliding. Also the sound of ANOTHER SAVAGE FINCAST COMING AT’CHA! Craig and Jim are back again to talk about the reality warping events of SUPREME 66! And then Jim takes a journey down memory lane to reexamine his first issue of Savage Dragon in … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 7: Genocide, Deicide, & Daxicide – Featuring Cory Hamscher! 10.07.2012 2:10:28

The Savage FINcast keeps on trucking! With this episode Craig and Jim fly solo to take on the greatest challenge of their podcasting careers: INTERVIEWING SUPREME’S CORY HAMSCHER! They talk about how Cory broke into comics, discuss the influence Erik Larsen has had on his career, and break down the latest issue of SUPREME. Afterward, … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 6: Savage Worlds & Mean Supremes 29.05.2012 1:24:52

Savage FINcast returns for its 6th episode! This time out Adam, Craig, & Jim talk about the latest issue of Supreme and the public reaction of Erik Larsen taking over writing duties from Alan Moore. Then they jump in the way-back machine to for a retro-review of Savage Dragon 81 and talk about what it … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 5: Erik Larsen’s Supreme Takeover. 15.04.2012 1:30:10

Welcome back for our 5th ground shaking episode of The Savage FINcast! This episode we have with us the titanic Erik Larsen back again, this time to chat with us about the latest issue of Savage Dragon and his debut issue of Supreme! Adam, Craig, and Jim also chat about comics, as they do. EPISODE … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 4: “Hell Yeah! Its Joe Keatinge!” 24.03.2012 2:10:19

With the force of a thousand exploding suns THE SAVAGE FINCAST returns for another Earth shattering episode! This time we are pleased to have up-and-coming comic writer super-star JOE KEATINGE here to talk shop. Jim, Craig, Adam, and Gavin talk about Joe’s career in comics, his time working for Image, the Popgun anthologies, and his … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 3: Chicago Style w/ Frank Fosco 15.02.2012 1:37:40

Sorry about the delay, but the Savage FINcast returns! This episode we have a very special treat with Frank Fosco visiting the FINcast to share his insight into the world of comics. For those who don’t know, Frank’s portfolio encompasses three decades of work illustrating comic books for Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse, among others. He is best … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 2: GODZILLA!!! 09.01.2012 1:19:24

The holidays are finally over and the FINCAST has made its triumphant return! Jim, Craig, and Adam team up to take a gander at Savage Dragon 177, talk about digital comics, other podcasts, and Vanguard. LINKS TO THINGS MENTIONED IN THE FINCAST Cover to Savage Dragon 177 Cover to Savage Dragon 181 Cover to Vanguard … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 1.5: Erik Talks Hardcovers 19.12.2011 1:20:16

Its time for a brand new episode of The Savage FINcast! Unfortunately Jim couldn’t make it this week due to spending time with family for the holidays, but we found some people almost as interesting to take his place. First up the FINcast says hello to Gavin Higginbotham, probably thee single greatest expert on all … Continue reading

Savage FINcast – Episode 1: This Time Its For Real 07.12.2011 1:18:43

Welcome back to the Savage FINcast! Looks like things are moving forward and this will remain a regular thing! This episode Jim, Craig, and newcomer Adam, discuss the magical possibilities of The Image Expo, examine the latest issue Savage Dragon 176, the latest Vanguard back-up, and revisit Savage Dragon 20. Links to things referenced in … Continue reading