The Podcast of Oa: A Green Lantern Podcast

In this episode of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey discuss Red Lanterns #9 and how the events of this series might connect to the rest of the Green Lantern books. “The Secret of the Indigo Tribe” was revealed in Green Lantern #9 which prompts our newest contest. Post your own Green Lantern themed “Nok Nok” joke on our Facebook group before the end of May and you could win a...

In this episode of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey talk about DC's Free Comic Book Day offering and what it might mean for Green Lantern. Issue 8 of both Green Lantern Corps and Green Lantern: New Guardians continue to impress with the first chapter in the "Alpha War" begins and the New Guardians go their separate ways. Plus we talk about the "Fear Itself" and "...In Love an...

In this episode of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey talk about Red Lanterns #8 and Green Lantern #8 and what the connection between the Indigo Tribe and Abin Sur might be. Myron shares Green Lantern news and they have a lengthy conversation about the latest episodes of Green Lantern: The Animated Series. All that and listener feedback round out our twentieth episode. The Podc...

In this episode of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey return to the Heroes Your Mom Threw Out comic shop to talk with owner Jared Aiosa about the DC comics relaunch six months later.  We discuss the latest episodes of the new Green Lantern animated series, “Into the Abyss” and “Heir Apparent”. The seventh issue of Green Lantern Corps is covered and we talk about how this issue...

In this episode of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey talk about the latest episode of the new Green Lantern animated series, “Razer’s Edge”. Things pickup with the seventh issue of Red Lanterns with Bleez leading the team while Atrocitus confronts some of the demons from his past and Rankorr makes his entrance on Ysmault. We also discuss the start to the “Secret of the Indigo...

In this episode of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey talk about the recently released DC Animated Film "Justice League: Doom".   The finale to the Keeper War saga in Green Lantern Corps #6 stirs conversation about the shifting roles of the Corps and the underlying narrative behind the history of the Keepers and their relationship with the Guardians of the Universe.  Meanwhile...

The sixth issues of Red Lanterns and Green Lantern are the subject of the sixteenth episode of the Podcast of Oa.  Hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey talk about the latest member of the Red Lantern Corps, Rankorr, and what lies ahead for Atrocitus and company.  Meanwhile there's plenty to talk about with the events of Green Lantern #6 and the vision that Sinestro has of the future and the upcomi...

Hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey have a special interview with Green Lantern Salaak in their latest Green Lantern Spotlight segment and there’s more discussion about the First Lantern and seeds planted about the character in past issues of Green Lantern and Emerald Warriors. The fifth issues of Green Lantern Corps and New Guardians are discussed and listeners respond to the call for comments a...

Hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey discuss the fifth issue of Red Lanterns poses a question to listeners. The two also discuss whether Hal Jordan’s portrayal in the post-Flashpoint Justice League book is on target or not. The end of the Sinestro arc in Green Lantern leads to speculation on the Third Army and the identity of the First Lantern. This leads to Myron digging through the 52 year histo...

Episode 13 kicks off the start of new year and the beginning of adding some new segments that will become a part of the show moving forward. Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey dive into the fourth issues of Green Lantern Corps and Green Lantern: New Guardians. We throw a spotlight on Isamot Kol and share a little Green Lantern news. A production note - we were trying out a new microphone for this epis...

In episode twelve of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey dive into the fourth issues of Red Lanterns  and Green Lantern  - the perfect combination of colors to celebrate the Christmas season.  We also announce the winners of the Kilowog Challenge and the Party Supply drawing and share some recent Green Lantern news. You can contact the show via the contact me form on the Blog of...

In episode eleven of the Podcast of Oa hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey dive into the third issues of  Green Lantern Corps  and  Green Lantern: New Guardians .  The Green Lantern Animated Series comic and the third issue of Voodoo featuring an appearance by Kyle Rayner are also discussed as well as some Green Lantern news. This episode also features the first of three contests for Green Lanter...

Green Lantern: The Animated Series debuted on November 11th and co-hosts William Giancoli and Myron Rumsey discuss the pros and cons of the new show.  The third issue of Red Lanterns is a topic of discussion as is Green Lantern #3 and its jaw dropping moments.  We discuss recent listener emails and comments from the Blog of Oa Facebook group. Show Notes 0:00:00  Intro 0:02:51  Red Lanterns #3 0:24...

In episode 9 co-hosts William Giancoli and Myron Rumsey talk about the second issues of Green Lantern Corps and Green Lantern: New Guardians in the post-relaunch DC Universe.  A package from one of our listeners leadsd to the debut of the latest entry into the lanterns of the emotional spectrum - The Sea Foam Lantern Corps!  And yes - there's an oath for that! We also dive into listener emails and...

In this episode co-hosts William Giancoli and Myron Rumsey share their opinions on the Green Lantern Extended Cut home video release.  The emerald duo also discuss their takes on Red Lanterns #2 and Green Lantern #2.  Plus there's a recap of all the Green Lantern news coming out of the recent New York Comic Con and listener email. Contact the show via the contact me form on the Blog of Oa website,...

Podcast of Oa Episode 7 - The New Number 1's, Part 2   In this episode co-hosts William Giancoli and Myron Rumsey talk about the post re-launch DC debut issues of The Green Lantern Corps and Green Lantern: New Guardians.   Myron Rumsey talks about the Green Lantern Extended Cut and as always there's news from the Green Lantern corner of the DC universe.   Contact the show via the contact me form o...

In this episode co-hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey talk about the DC relaunch and the first issues of some of the new Green Lantern titles. The two discuss Hal Jordan's characterization in Justice League #1, the relaunch of the Green Lantern book, and the debut issue of the new Red Lantern series by Peter Milligan. There's also an update on the box office performance of the Green Lantern movi...

Co-hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey discuss the last days of the Green Lantern family of books in the old DC Universe including the wrapup of the War of the Green Lanterns.  We are also joined by Jared Aiosa of Heroes Your Mom Threw Out Comics to discuss the DC's relaunch and he shares his perspective as a comic shop owner and his experience at DC's summit for retailers in New York City.  Plus...

Episode 4 - That '70's Green Lantern In the aftermath of the War of the Green Lanterns co-hosts Bill Giancoli and Myron Rumsey discuss their reactions to the war's fallout and Green Lantern news coming out of the San Diego Comic-con and the latest on a potential movie sequel.   The hosts also talk about the recently released Green Lantern '70's retroactive title and their opinions on the "Hard Tra...

Show hosts Myron Rumsey and Bill Giancoli discuss the conclusion of the War of the Green Lanterns event.  We also respond to listener emails about the Green Lantern film and the potential for a sequel and debut the cover track to the latest cd from nerd rock band Kirby Krackle, "Super Powered Love". Show Notes: War of the Green Lanterns: 00:02:50 Listener Emails: 00:51:17 Kirby Krackle / Outro: 01...

Episode 2: Green Lantern Movie Aftermath / Emerald Knights Review Show hosts Myron Rumsey and Bill Giancoli talk more about the Green Lantern film and share their thoughts on the Green Lantern: Emerald Knights direct to video release.  We also discuss whether Green Lantern is a hero for the 21st Century and we start a new feature where Bill throws situations at Myron to discover what construct he'...

We’re starting out our first podcast talking about the Green Lantern movie after attending a midnight preview showing.  Not since "Emerald Twilight" have comics fans been this polarized about Green Lantern.  Show hosts Myron Rumsey and Bill Giancoli talk about the successes and failures of the movie as well as some of the hypocrisy of reviewing comic book inspired films. Show Notes: The Podcast of...