As The Multiverse Turns

Thanagar (AKA The One WHere Everybody's Named Shiera)

May 15, 2016 23:01

Anne sits down by her lonesome and tries to explain the history of Thanagarians on earth, otherwise known as the Hawkpeople. It... doesn't go so well... The history of Thanagar is full of retcons and reincarnation. Tune in and see if this makes any sense at all. For the Random Issue Grab, "The Mission", from Image Comics!

2016 Hopes and Dreams (AKA The One Where You Get Three Wishes)

March 28, 2016 03:51

Sarah and Anne discuss fond memories of last year, what we're looking forward to this year, and our 2016 wish list. There's so much nerdiness to get excited about, so tune in to join us! What are your comic book wishes?

Haters Gonna Hate! (AKA The One With All The Static)

November 26, 2015 20:49

Today's episode features fandoms, characters and behaviors that are hated. Anne and Sarah discuss these hot-button issues that drive nerds to rage, and try to decide if all the wank is warranted. (Hint: Not really) Click here to listen! Also discussed, webcomic "Girls Next Door", and the new DC title, "We Are Robin". (GND posts their most recent updates first in their gallery, so be sure to scroll back to the beginning! :)

The Flash: 19-END!

August 23, 2015 18:58

Your intrepid hosts defy three-episode convention and finish up with The Flash, discussing episodes 19 straight through till the end, and giving their final thoughts. Relationships flourish, characters die, Makoto's real name gets dropped (again)... it's a day of excitement! Tune in to listen! And for the Random Issue Grab, we discuss Star Power, and Wonder Woman: Land of the Dead.

The Flash 16-18 (AKA The One Where News Reporters Get All The Guys)

August 05, 2015 01:54

Sarah and Makoto are reunited! And so, we talk about The Flash, that great show we can't get enough of! There's also discussion of two comics based on one very special podcast, Beyond Belief, and Sparks Nevada, Marshal on Mars! Want to know what we had to say? Tune in to listen!

The Bat-Kids (AKA The One Where Punching Your Son In The Face Is The Wrong Response)

July 06, 2015 02:51

In honor of Father's Day (or dishonor?), even though we've missed it by a week or so, Makoto decided to talk about a topic very near and dear to her heart, and that is: The Bat-Family. She runs through over seventy-five years of comics, focused on Bruce Wayne and his children, and it's a tumultuous little history. Tune in to learn a bit about the kids, and most importantly, how well they get along with Daddy-bats! For example, there's Dick: Sometimes they be like this... ...and sometim...

The Flash 13-15 (AKA The One Where It's BAM, BAM, BAM)

June 17, 2015 01:31

The last five minutes of episode 15 was a cavalcade of dramatic moments, not that everything that came before it wasn't just as riveting. Tune in to hear Sarah and Makoto squeal, cheer, boo and generally freak out. And our Random Issue Grabs? Sarah picked "Kaichou wa Maid-sama", and Makoto picked "Sherlock Holmes vs Harry Houdini."

The Flash 10-12 (AKA The One Where Kyousuke Is Not A Boy's Name)

June 07, 2015 01:03

Sarah and Makoto continue watching The Flash, and the plot is getting thicker. Tune in to hear their thoughts on episodes 10-12! And for the Random Issue Grab, Makoto picked Girls With Slingshots, and Sarah picked Dengeki Daisy.

Batman vs Robin (AKA The One That Doesn't Involve George Clooney)

May 30, 2015 17:32

Makoto sits down with two Batman fans to talk about why they love the caped crusader, and the new DC animated move, Batman vs Robin. Maybe they should have watched Son of Batman first, but this is what happens when Sarah runs away and leaves Mako in charge... Also discussed: Spider-Gwen! Makoto thinks it could be worth picking up again, but was a little put off by Peter, the Hallucination Spider-Pig... really, that was a thing... Click here to listen!

Speedsters: A History (AKA The One Where Barry Allen Is A Jedi)

May 11, 2015 03:01

With all this talk about The Flash, it's got people wondering, how many of these super fast folks are there? And how many of them are...*gasp* evil? Well, Makoto sits down today and hosts and episode by her lonesome, giving a quick rundown of Flash history and telling you who the most notable speedsters are in the DCU. Hang on, kiddos, because after 1985, things get really weird... And for the Random Issue Grab, well, this week was not so random... Convergence: Nightwing/Oracle #1. Tune...

The Flash 7-9 (AKA The One Where Warner Bros Is A Terrible Boyfriend)

May 02, 2015 19:02

A day of webcomics, as well as discussing episodes 7-9 of The Flash. For Random Issue Grab, Sarah read Axe-Cop and Makoto read Gaia. Both were highly recommended. You can listen to the discussion here! Link to Atomic Robo Link to Gaia Link to Axe-Cop

The Flash 4-6 (AKA The One Where Eddie Is Going To Die)

March 28, 2015 00:19

Today we discuss episodes 4-6 of "The Flash", along with random issue grabs "Atomic Robo" and "The Path". Sarah thought Atomic Robo was well drawn and hilarious, Makoto decided she needs to stop picking up period pieces. What did we think of "The Flash"? Click Here to find out!

2015 Movies (AKA The One Where That Big Red 'S' Is Misleading)

March 17, 2015 03:00

Emily and Nate join the podcast for a day to discuss superhero/comic book movies releasing in 2015... which inevitably becomes movies in general. We watched a lot of trailers, and if nothing else, you can feed off our excitement! For the Random Issue Grab, there's a Superman comic that's not about Superman. We also talk about our hopes/wishes for 2015. What will this year bring? Click here to listen!

The Flash 1-3 (AKA The One Where Death Vigil Is A Terrible First Date)

March 09, 2015 00:59

Sarah and Makoto talk about The Flash! Episodes 1-3 are discussed and thoroughly spoiled, so be warned! For the Random Issue Grab, Sarah picked up the first issue of Death Vigil and thought it was pretty cool, and Makoto went local and decided The Salt Lake City Strangers deserves a chance. What did we think of The Flash? Well, you'll just have to tune in and find out, won't you? ;)

Valentine's Day Pairings! (AKA The One With No Love For Loki)

March 02, 2015 03:30

It's a special (belated) Valentine's Day episode! We talk about our favorite couples in comic/superhero lore, as well as our Random Issue Grab picks. Sarah started reading Batman: Hush (she hasn't finished it yet, so no one spoil it for her!), and is finding it a very emotional read. Makoto picked up the first issue of Postal, and decides it's refreshing and she needs to know what happens next. As for our main topic... (Remember, this ship war is all in fun!) 1. (Sarah's pick) Batman a...

Under The Red Hood (AKA The One Where We're All Distracted)

February 07, 2015 23:05

Mako invites Erika on to talk about Under The Red Hood, the DC Animated movie that made Jason cool again. (Come on, no one was cosplaying Jason before this thing came out.) Note- yes, that is a small child giggling throughout the whole first half. What can I say, he has good taste... We also have some talk about "Hawkeye: My Life As A Weapon". Tune in to listen!

Episode 1: Batgirl costumes, Zatanna, Nightschool (AKA The One Where Barbara Is A Truck)

January 27, 2015 02:38

Sarah and Makoto kick off the first episode of As The Multiverse Turns with discussion on Nightschool: The Weirn Books and a back issue of Zatanna! Then, they breakdown a list of their favorite Batgirl costumes! Listen to episode HERE! The list, in no particular order (Though the first one is definitely Mako's favorite...) 1. Barbara Gordon, recent New 52. Two words: Body Armor 2. Barbara Gordon, earlier New 52/The Adventures of Batman and Robin. Gold and purple= visual win for Sara...