The Captioned Life Show

After eight long weeks of twists and turns, we finally found out the fate of the unusual couple from Westview, New Jersey. After watching the series finale of WandaVision last night. Sean, James, and Kevin jumped online to record a surprise episode to document their reaction. Tune in to find out what they liked, what they loved, what they're most excited about next, and what questions Sean still h...

As we all follow the breadcrumbs and unravel the mystery of #WandaVision, we're all waiting for the return of the MCU summer blockbuster. To pass the time, we played a little Marvel Cinematic Universe Who Said It. This not only tested out knowledge of the MCU but also our friendships. So, listen as Kevin, James, and Sean stoke the flames of friendly rivalry by challenging each other with offbeat a...

The Mandalorian has become a pop culture phenomenon over the last year, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. In this episode, Sean and Kevin discuss what makes it the best of what Star Wars can be and the impact it’s having beyond the brand. It’s more of a deep dive rather than a review, but a spoiler warning for season 2 should be noted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

2020 was a pretty dry year for big-budget superhero films, but we did get a long-awaited sequel for Christmas. Listen as Hosts Sean and Kevin discuss their reaction to the film and the evolution of this classic character. The conversation gets pretty deep into the plot and details, so if you haven’t seen the movie yet, consider this your Spoiler Alert! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Listen in as hosts Kevin and Sean discuss some of their personal highlights of 2020 and what they are looking forward to most in 2021. With all the recent announcements of upcoming projects in the realm of comics, pop culture, and entertainment, what has the crew giddy with excitement?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We announced a new release structure for the upcoming 2021 year for our podcast. We will now release episodes (or at least try to, anyways!) on the 1st and 15th of every month, starting January 15th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About the episode In this episode, James and Sean interview Mark Russell and Richard Pace, the creators of "Second Coming" from Ahoy Comics. We talk about how the comic came about, the story elements, religion and culture, and its controversy with DC Comics. Resources & links Second Coming Comic Mark Russell's Twitter Richard Pace's Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

About the episode In this episode, Kevin, James, and Sean discuss the impact of Chadwick Boseman on people and superhero fandom, DC Comics Fandome, and the comic book industry. They also share predictions about the future of comics and movie culture. Resources & links Comichron data on comic book and graphic novel sales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin, Sean, and James talk about the comics they read over the summer. Listen as they discuss and reflect on how they see the world differently after reading Darkwing Duck, the X-Men, everything in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About the episode We were lucky enough to interview Jonathan Belle, aka "The Seattle Superman". In this episode, we discuss his journey to becoming the Seattle Superman, his cosplay and photography experience, and his journey so far. We also find out a little more about his experience with Harry Potter... Resources & links Jonathan Belle's website Jonathan Belle's Instagram Jonathan Belle's Tw...

About the episode We recorded a short announcement to explain why we are participating in #podcastblackout and will be taking a break from creating new episodes in the near future. In light of recent events and the ongoing struggle for racial equality the world over, we want to show our support for the black community and use our small platform to take a stand. Please join us in listening, reflect...

About the episode Kevin, Sean, and James sit down for a discussion with artist Sweeney Boo to discuss her new book Eat and Love Yourself. You’ll hear about her motivations and approach to telling a very personal story, as well as other work she has done with Marvel and IDW. Resources & links Sweeney Boo's website Sweeney Boo's Instagram   Sweeney Boo's Twitter Sweeney Boo's Facebook...

Join Kevin, Sean, and James as they set out to discuss their favorite comics that deal with viral outbreaks and pandemics, but end up taking the long way around and get sidetracked a time or two. The guys wander through a myriad of topics ranging from Superman’s Birthday and Comic TV shows, to how the comics industry and their daily lives have been affected by the COVID-19 virus and subsequent qua...

About the episode Sean talks to local comic shop owner Michael Costello about how the COVID-19 epidemic has affected his store, Downtown Comics, in Indianapolis, IN. They also discuss what comic fans and patrons can do to support his and other local shops in these uncertain times. Resources & links Downtown Comics' email Downtown Comics website Downtown Comics Facebook Page Downtown Comics Twi...

NOTE In this episode, we do talk about violence and other sensitive material. About the episode We interview Juan Ferreyra, a comic artist who has worked on a number of stories for Image Comics, Dark Horse, DC, and currently Marvel. We discuss how he got started in comics, learn a bit about his sense of humor, his take on violence, and his current project, "Spider-Man Noir". Resources & links...

About the episode In this special Valentine’s Day episode, we discuss various love themes in comics. Sean shares his 5 “Did You Know” facts about couples in comics, a brief history of LGBTQ representation in comics, and each host shares their iconic comics couples, from Batman& Catwoman, Mister Miracle & Big Barda, Gambit & Rogue, Superman & Lois Lane, and Cyclops & Jean Grey....

In this episode, we have special guest Madden Stahlecker (Kevin's son) serve as quizmaster for a fun edition of Marvel Trivia! Come find out who knows the most about Marvel comics, what surprises were revealed during the game, and test your own knowledge of Marvel comics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About the episode In this episode, we each brought a comic to discuss that has ties to religion & faith and what that comic means to us. We explore the themes of nature vs. nurture, and how when we read stories about religious questions, how this is a reflection of the writers' own questions regarding faith. Resources & links Daredevil: Born Again Hell Boy Second Coming Hosted on Acast. Se...

In this episode, we talk about the most memorable comics/pop culture present we received for Christmas. James wasn't able to record with us, so we had a special guest join us, Kevin's son, Madden. You'll also hear how Madden is trying to take over Kevin's role on the podcast as he stages a coup live on the recording. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Hosted on Acast. See acast...

We're inviting our listeners to get to know us a little better. In this episode, we interview our co-host James Caudill. We ask him about his experience with comics growing up, reading comics as an adult, his favorite movie, and how he uses comics in his work as an educator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does comics have to teach us about family, especially beyond our immediate family? In this episode Kevin, James, and Sean discuss some of their favorite families and family stories in comics, like Fantastic Four, Wolverine, and Superman, and how they have connected it to their own personal lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About the episode We interview special guest Bryan Hill, a comic author, screenwriter and filmmaker. His current projects include Batman and The Outsiders (DC Comics), Angel (Boom studios), Fallen Angels (Marvel), TITANS (DC Universe/WB). He is from Saint Louis, Missouri and currently lives in Los Angeles, CA. In this episode, we talk to Bryan about his current projects, the differences between wo...

About the episode In this episode, we interview comic writer and illustrator Phillip Sevy. Phillip is best known for his work on “Tomb Raider” with Dark Horse Comics, “Witchblade”, “The Tithe”, and most recently “The Freeze”. His newest project is Triage from Dark Horse - a creator-owned Sci-Fi Action series that he is writing, penciling, inking, and coloring. Phillip has also been teaching Comics...

About the episode While James visits the Negative Zone, Kevin and Sean discuss the recent news on the Spider-Man MCU breakup between Disney and Sony, the new Marvel television series that will be coming to Disney+, and Kit Harrington joining the MCU. Resources & Links Deadline Report on Disney and Sony Ending Their Spider-Man and MCU Partnership New Marvel Studios Shows on Disney+ Announced at...

About the episode In this episode, we interview Dwight MacPherson, owner, and writer of Hocus Pocus (HP) Comics. We talked to him about how comics affected him at an early age, what drew him to get into writing comics, and what made him decide to launch his own comics. We also took some time talking about his new comic, the 6th issue of "The Imaginary Voyages of Edgar Allan Poe" and what made him...