Comic Timing Podcast
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsComic books are a medium that has grown substantially over the years. But what is behind that growth? What do comic fans look for in a book? What's new and tantilizing for the average fan? Join in as Ian Levenstein, Brent Kossina, and a rotating panel of guests discuss whatever comes to mind, time after time, on Comic Timing!
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Episodes
Comic Timing Episode 214: Sirens, Cornsweat and Trains, Oh My!
January 05, 2024 18:51 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIan and Brent got to record in person in Florida over Christmas break, and here is the glorious result. Topics include Brent’s thoughts on Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, combined conversation on The Marvels, Blue Beetle, the burial of Comixology, trains passing by, David Corensweat and James Gunn’s Superman Legacy to come, and so much … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 214: Sirens, Cornsweat and Trains, Oh My! →
Comic Timing – Episode 213: Toy Fair 2023 In Review
October 12, 2023 05:43 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBRecently, Toy Fair held their (usually) annual event at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City on September 30th through October 3rd, 2023. Ian attended the trade show for the first time, and he discusses the event with Kris Naudus on this very episode. They delve into just what exactly Toy Fair is, where … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 213: Toy Fair 2023 In Review →
Comic Timing Episode 212 – Reading Some Balzac
June 05, 2023 05:31 - 3 hours - 109 MBIan reconvenes the Comic Timing crew, this time consisting of Brent, Kris, Donovan and Brandon, to catch up on the last few months of comics, while also discussing some more recent goings-on. This includes the shocking death Marvel decided to reveal two weeks ahead of schedule in Amazing Spider-Man #26 (spoilers abound from 5:58-46:17), the … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 212 – Reading Some Balzac →
Comic Timing Episode 211 – Black Adam, Black Panther, Two Very Different Things
December 26, 2022 17:47 - 3 hours - 114 MBOne last Comic Timing before the New Year hits! We begin with Brandon, Brent, Donovan, Kris, Raph and Ian going through the minutia of James Gunn taking over as CEO and head of DC Studios, and then transition to spoilery thoughts on Black Adam. Then, Jamal Igle joins the frey for a thoughtful and deep … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 211 – Black Adam, Black Panther, Two Very Different Things →
Comic Timing Episode 210 – The New York Comic Con 2022 Wrap-Up
October 20, 2022 05:44 - 2 hours - 60.2 MBNew York Comic Con 2022 was held from October 6-9, 2022. Now that the con has been put to bed, this Comic Timing/CGS crossover episode goes into the minutia of what went down, from the mindset of longtime convention attendees, artist alley participants, and one first-timer. The crew consists of Ian Levenstein (haven’t missed a … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 210 – The New York Comic Con 2022 Wrap-Up →
Comic Timing Episode 209: Avoid the Beep Beep Chair
July 20, 2022 03:34 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBKris and Ian got together last week to record an episode…IN PERSON! They discuss all things current Star Trek and Star Trek adjacent, including Strange New Worlds, Prodigy, Discovery, Lower Decks, and The Orville: New Beginnings. Plus as usual, some deviations into other topics. And banter and things. Enjoy! You can support future releases of … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 209: Avoid the Beep Beep Chair →
Comic Timing Episode 208 – Wanda and Vishawn
July 13, 2022 20:04 - 3 hours - 87.5 MBNot a hoax! Not an imaginary story! As the regular CGS take a week to regroup, Comic Timing returns for the first time since December 2021! Join Ian, Brent, Kris, Donovan, Brandon and Raph as they discuss topics ranging from the passing of Neal Adams, George Perez and Tim Sale to Donovan’s reaction to CGS’ … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 208 – Wanda and Vishawn →
Comic Timing Episode 207 – Korg Walked so Ben Grimm Could Run
December 09, 2021 07:50 - 2 hours - 84.8 MBHey man, we recorded another Comic Timing. You wanna listen? It’ll be fun! This episode Ian and Brent are joined by Raph Soohoo, Donovan Morgan Grant, Brandon Christopher, Kris Naudus and Jamal Igle to go over what’s new in the world of comic book fandom over the past few months. This includes a deconstruction on … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 207 – Korg Walked so Ben Grimm Could Run →
Comic Timing Episode 206 – Obeying The Laws of Gravity, Live and In Person
August 02, 2021 20:59 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBLive from a park in Florida, it’s a brand new episode of Comic Timing! Brent and Ian catch up on the last few months of comic book reading and comic book watching, giving their full thoughts on Black Widow and Loki, upcoming DC movies such as The Flash, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Black Adam, … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 206 – Obeying The Laws of Gravity, Live and In Person →
Comic Timing Episode 205 – Zack Snyder Presents Zack Snyder’s Justice League
March 23, 2021 16:22 - 2 hours - 83.7 MBTonight we celebrate fifteen years of the podcast! In turn, we review, and dissect, Zack Snyder’s Justice League. A warning that if you’re a pure fan of this and other Zack Snyder films this might not be for you. But if you’re looking for a critical eye that delves into what works and what doesn’t, … Continue reading Comic Timing Episode 205 – Zack Snyder Presents Zack Snyder’s Justice League →
Comic Timing Extra Point – Episode 16: Zack Snyder’s WandaVision ’84
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBDance along with a brand new Extra Point! Ian journeys back to Brooklyn to record this one in person with Kris, as they delve into a bevy of topics that have been on their minds for months. This includes thoughts and opinions on Wonder Woman 1984 and whether or not it lived up to expectations … Continue reading Comic Timing Extra Point – Episode 16: Zack Snyder’s WandaVision ’84 →
BK’s Bullets: Game of the Year 2020
January 29, 2021 05:37 - 1 hour - 182 MBBrent and Jim are back to talk all the games of 2020! New Consoles! Crappy E3 summer! Lackluster communication from game companies, and the best games we played in 2020 can be found here! Brent is on Twitter @kossinab; Jim can be found on Twitter @vypermajik. Brent’s YouTube: BK’s Bullets Jim’s YouTube: vypermajik
Episode 204: A Bit Delayed, But Still Relevant
January 08, 2021 23:36 - 2 hours - 78.3 MBHey there, 2021 people! Miss us? Well, we certainly missed you. So much so in fact, that we packed as much conversation into this episode as we could fit. This includes HBO Max and all the movies heading to it, Mandalorian Season Two and the state of Star Wars, Batman/Catwoman #1, Batman: Three Jokers, the … Continue reading Episode 204: A Bit Delayed, But Still Relevant →
BK’s Bullets: Best comics of 2020 according to brent
December 25, 2020 15:32 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBMerry Christmas! Hope everyone is having a good day! While you’re installing your newest game or building one of your new toys, or kids’ toys, here’s something to listen to, ripped straight from Brent’s YouTube Channel, BK’s Bullets. These are his picks for what he liked best in comics for 2020. You can e-mail the … Continue reading BK’s Bullets: Best comics of 2020 according to brent →
BK’s Bullets: Marvel announcements 2020
December 19, 2020 03:30 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBHOLY MARVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS BATMAN! Marvel blew everything out of the water with their announcements from they Disney Investor Day 2020. Ripped straight from Brent’s YouTube Channel BK’s Bullets as an MP3 is is almost hour long rundown of the announcements! Listen here or go watch over there and give him a click! You can e-mail … Continue reading BK’s Bullets: Marvel announcements 2020 →
Comic Timing – Episode 203: Comic Geek Speak Comic Talk Crossover
September 17, 2020 14:20 - 2 hours - 69.5 MBThere’s peanut butter in my chocolate. There’s chocolate in my peanut butter. And together it tastes like a podcast crossover…Comic Talk style! Chris and Ian are joined by the Comic Timing Podcast’s co-host Brent Kossina, regular rotating guest Donovan Morgan Grant, and last but not least, the CGS return of the one and only artistic … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 203: Comic Geek Speak Comic Talk Crossover →
Comic Timing – Episode 202: Igle Illustrates the Industry
May 15, 2020 07:05 - 2 hours - 68.1 MBOur second episode of the Social Distancing Era is now out, as Ian, Brent, Brandon and Kris are joined by longtime friend of the show, and artist extraordinaire, Jamal Igle! Jamal brings his wealth of knowledge on the comics industry to the table here, as the crew discuss the current state of things, including changes … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 202: Igle Illustrates the Industry →
Comic Timing – Episode 201: It’s Been A While, Stay Home and Listen
April 03, 2020 17:27 - 2 hours - 79.9 MBMiss us? We sure did miss you! In this time of uncertainly, doubt and worry, we here at Comic Timing do our best to take your mind off of things. Brent, Ian, Donovan, Brandon and Raph gather to discuss a wide range of topics, from DC’s removal of Dan Didio to convention cancellations due to … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 201: It’s Been A While, Stay Home and Listen →
BK’s Bullets – The games of 2019
December 10, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBBrent and Jim are back to talk all the games of 2019! Brent hasn’t played many, but our expert Jim Efantis has played a BUNCH. Listen to them talk best, worst, and sequels we didn’t need! Brent is on Twitter @kossinab; Jim can be found on Twitter @vypermajik.
Comic Timing – Episode 200 Live from Florida!!!
December 03, 2019 03:28 - 2 hours - 75.9 MBComic Timing has hit 200 episodes! Most DC and Marvel comics don’t hit 200 issues thanks to reboots, but there are NO reboots here! Just Ian and Brent, one on one, mano y mano in sunny Florida! Listen to Ian and Brent reflect on 200 episodes and everyone who has taken part of it! Thank … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 200 Live from Florida!!! →
Comic Timing – Episode 199: Joker Movie Review’s On You
October 12, 2019 01:00 - 2 hours - 71.5 MBWe’re back, baby! For the first time in a few months, the crew gathers together to discuss the latest movie out of DC Comics, Joker. But lo, this movie is not all fun and games, and neither is this review. Join Kris, Raph, Brent and Ian as we dissect the film, and try and understand … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 199: Joker Movie Review’s On You →
Comic Timing – Episode 198: Dark Phoenix, The MCU, and Whatever It Takes
June 29, 2019 04:54 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBJust under the June wire, a new episode of Comic Timing hits the Internet! This time, Ian, Brent,m Brandon and Donovan go nose deep into a variety of topics, ranging from the Game of Thrones finale to Dark Phoenix, DC’s announcements related to the Legion of Super-Heroes, Wally West, and the JSA, the DC Universe … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 198: Dark Phoenix, The MCU, and Whatever It Takes →
Comic Timing – Episode 197: Shazam, Batman and Stuff
May 03, 2019 18:55 - 2 hours - 80.7 MBEpisode 197 of Comic Timing is here, and it’s magical! Listen in as Raph, Ian, Brent, Donovan and Brandon go in depth on their thoughts on the recently released Shazam movie, plus a bevy of other topics and discussions. Those include Donovan’s trip to Bowling Green University for their Batman in Popular Culture Conference, thoughts … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 197: Shazam, Batman and Stuff →
Comic Timing – Episode 196: Captain Marvel Movie Review
March 11, 2019 05:33 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBHear Raph, Brent, Kris and Ian get a bit punchy, as it’s time to review Marvel Studio’s latest cinema offering: Captain Marvel! Was Brie Larson able to make her stamp on the well established MCU, or did things fall flat? Depends on who in the cast you ask; hint, Brent’s the least convinced. There are … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 196: Captain Marvel Movie Review →
Comic Timing – Episode 195: Comic Shops, St. Mark’s and Shownotes
February 25, 2019 18:52 - 1 hour - 51 MBEpisode 195 of Comic Timing finally hits the stands, as Ian, Raph, and Kris gather together to discuss the ever-changing world of comic shops. This entire conversation was spurred on by the closing of one of New York City’s oldest shops, St. Marks Comics. The store was beloved by some, and not so much by … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 195: Comic Shops, St. Mark’s and Shownotes →
Comic Timing Special – Reign of the Supermen Review
February 02, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBBrent and Jim saw a double feature of the DC Animated movies The Death of Superman and the brand new Reign of the Supermen! Jim’s never read the comics or seen the movies so what does this fledgling comic fan think of the films? Let’s find out? Mild Spoilers apply, but it shouldn’t ruin your … Continue reading Comic Timing Special – Reign of the Supermen Review →
BK’s Bullets – The Games of 2018
January 28, 2019 05:48 - 2 hours - 141 MBBrent and Jim are back to Review the Games of 2018! Brent has his best list, while Jim has his best, honorable mentions, terrible, no good, very bad games lists! Listen to this epic-length podcast to get all their opinions! Assassin’s Creed Origins & Odyssey, Spider-Man, God of War, Brent’s Terrible Uncharted and Last of … Continue reading BK’s Bullets – The Games of 2018 →
Comic Timing – Episode 194: In Memory of Stan Lee
November 16, 2018 00:54 - 2 hours - 68.4 MBThis week, the comic book community lost its greatest spokesman, and one of its most storied creators. Stanley Lieber, aka Stan “The Man” Lee, passed away earlier this week at the age of 95. This episode, Brent, Brandon, Ian and Raph wax poetic on his legacy, especially touching on what Stan meant to us, and … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 194: In Memory of Stan Lee →
Comic Timing – Episode 193: SDCC Got a Gunn
August 02, 2018 19:53 - 2 hours - 94 MBEpisode 193 of Comic Timing has arrived! This time, Brent and Ian are joined by Donovan Morgan Grant and, for the first time in AGES, Mr. Bob Bretall! Donovan and Bob are fresh off their adventures at San Diego Comic Con, so they’re here to discuss what they saw, what they did, and how it … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 193: SDCC Got a Gunn →
Comic Timing – Episode 192: Infinity Dust
June 07, 2018 17:50 - 2 hours - 87.2 MBEpisode 192 avoided the culling, and is now out for all of you to enjoy! Listen in as Eric Nash of the Watchmen Minute podcast joins Ian, Raph (once again in studio), Brent and Brandon as they dissect Free Comic Book Day, some TV renewals, and give their in-depth and spoiler-filled review of Avengers: Infinity … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 192: Infinity Dust →
BK’s Bullets – Brent & Jim Return!
April 20, 2018 03:40 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBBrent and Jim are back talking video games! We got sidetracked for 6 months, but we are all better and back again! Brent & Jim talk Sony’s Spider-Man EXCLUSIVE game, what Microsoft needs to do at E3, and Brent & Jim BOTH make startling promises! The answers await inside! Find Jim on YouTube here. Find … Continue reading BK’s Bullets – Brent & Jim Return! →
Comic Timing – Episode 191: Black Panther Review
April 06, 2018 14:06 - 2 hours - 95.9 MBWe’re back with Black Panther review! And Comics talk! Ian, Brent, Brandon, and Donovan return! Listen to how Brent and Brandon take on Donovan in an epic clash over how T’challa has nothing to do! Did T’challa lose both waterfall fights? Find out, on Comic Timing! You can e-mail the … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 191: Black Panther Review →
Comic Timing – Episode 190: Justice Thor
December 20, 2017 19:33 - 2 hours - 84.5 MBBy the looks of that enthusiastic Thor, we’re back! This time, Ian, Brent, Brandon and Raph go into spoiler reviews for Thor: Ragnarok, Justice League, Doomsday Clock, Marvel’s Runaways on Hulu, and a whole lot more! It truly is a Christmukkah miracle, if I do say so myself. You can e-mail the show at [email protected] and be … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 190: Justice Thor →
BK’s Bullets – Destiny 2 with Brent & Jim
October 03, 2017 02:41 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBBrent and Jim talk about one of their favorite topics, DESTINY! Thats right, Destiny 2 is out and Brent and Jim talk ALL about it. We also cover Jim’s 4K upgrade in his game room and their impressions of the new technology. As always – we are sponsored by DCBS! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! … Continue reading BK’s Bullets – Destiny 2 with Brent & Jim →
Comic Timing – Episode 189: Guardians, Wonder Woman, & Spider-Man, OH MY!
August 15, 2017 04:54 - 2 hours - 121 MBIan, Brent, Brandon, and Donovan talk the new craptastic Marvel Inhumans TV Show, Ian’s preview of Netflix’s Defenders, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Wonder Woman, and Spider-Man: Homecoming movies from the summer. Crack open a cold one for this one, it’s a jam-packed episode! You can e-mail the show at [email protected] and be sure to Like … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 189: Guardians, Wonder Woman, & Spider-Man, OH MY! →
Comic Timing – Episode 188: Comic Reading Catch-Up
July 24, 2017 17:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBIan and Brent are joined by Brandon for a Comics-Reading Catch up! What is everybody reading now? What aren’t they reading? We also talk some Comics TV and the new Inhumans craptacular TV show! You can e-mail the show at [email protected] and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. You can follow Ian on Twitter … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 188: Comic Reading Catch-Up →
BK’s Bullets – E3 2017 Reaction with Brent and Jim
June 29, 2017 03:50 - 2 hours - 170 MBBrent and Jim return for your E3 2017 Wrap up! Jim went to E3 so we hear all about his experiences at the conference as well as break down each large press conference and crown a winner of E3 2017! As always – we are sponsored by DCBS! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics … Continue reading BK’s Bullets – E3 2017 Reaction with Brent and Jim →
BK’s Bullets – E3 Predictions 2017
June 06, 2017 04:51 - 1 hour - 115 MBBrent and Jim Efantis (vyper majik on YouTube) catch up on the video games of 2017! We also get into E3 Predictions! Jim is going this year! What is he looking forward too? Find out by listening! Enjoy! As always – we are sponsored by DCBS! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from major publishers like Marvel, … Continue reading BK’s Bullets – E3 Predictions 2017 →
Comic Timing – Episode 186: We List Things Better
April 29, 2017 18:13 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBEpisode 186 is here, bub. Ian and Brent have seen Logan, so the second half of the episode is devoted to that, with spoilers aplenty. But before we get to that, Ian, Brent and Brandon do what they do best: list stuff! The Hollywood Reporter put out their list of the Top 50 Best Superhero … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 186: We List Things Better →
Comic Timing – Episode 185: 2016 Year in Review
February 01, 2017 16:25 - 2 hours - 80.6 MBApplause! Comic Timing is back! With a bang, one would hope. This episode, Brent and Ian are joined by Raph, Brandon, and returning guest for the first time in forever, Chris Chavez, as we dissect the year that was. 2016 has come and gone, and we go into the best and worst of it when … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 185: 2016 Year in Review →
BK’s Bullets: Video Games – Best of 2016
January 02, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 97 MBBrent and Jim Efantis (vyper majik on YouTube) catch up on the BEST video games of 2016! What did we enjoy about the games we played this year? What will Brent cringe at in Jim’s picks? Find out by listening! Enjoy! As always – we are sponsored by DCBS! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from … Continue reading BK’s Bullets: Video Games – Best of 2016 →
BK’s Bullets: Warcraft Movie Review
December 31, 2016 01:40 - 36 minutes - 36.1 MBBrent and Jim Efantis (vyper majik on YouTube) review a video game movie of 2016. WARCRAFT! Brent is a Warcraft noob, Jim is an expert. How did they like it? Listen and find out! As always – we are sponsored by DCBS! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from major publishers like Marvel, DC, Image and … Continue reading BK’s Bullets: Warcraft Movie Review →
Comic Timing – Episode 184: Changing Political Climates and Comics
December 02, 2016 01:18 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBAs the title implies, Comic Timing goes political this episode, partially as some catharsis after the events of the past few weeks, and also as a way to try and explain and further understand the political climate, and how it effects the comic book industry. Brandon Christopher of Pop Culture Clash, Donovan Moragn Grant of … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 184: Changing Political Climates and Comics →
BK’s Bullets: Video Games – Fall 2016 Catch-Up
November 27, 2016 17:56 - 1 hour - 123 MBBrent and Jim Efantis (vyper majik on YouTube) catch up on video games of 2016! It’s been almost a year and we aim to get you a best of 2016 episode out before the year’s end! **Apologies for the slight feedback in the audio! Don’t know where it came from, but it’s not in the episode much! … Continue reading BK’s Bullets: Video Games – Fall 2016 Catch-Up →
Comic Timing – Episode 183: Comfort, Kris, Conventions, Actors and Adam
November 03, 2016 19:10 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBEpisode 183 is now available for your ear holes! This is the last piece that was recorded during New York Comic Con weekend, only not at the con itself. Back at the old apartment, Ian sat down with Kris, Comfort Love and Adam Withers to discuss the growing trend of actors and actresses demanding more … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 183: Comfort, Kris, Conventions, Actors and Adam →
Comic Timing – Episode 182: The NYCC 2016 Interviews
October 25, 2016 21:58 - 1 hour - 57 MBWe’re back, baby! After a month off to recharge and move home base, Comic Timing returns with a doozy. It’s all the interviews Ian conducted at the 2016 New York Comic Con, which took place October 6th through the 9th! Here’s the full list of participants, some new and some returned customers: Julian Lytle … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 182: The NYCC 2016 Interviews →
Comic Timing – Episode 181: Suicide Squad Review
August 30, 2016 00:13 - 2 hours - 85 MBRight under the monthly promise wire we return with our Suicide Squad review! Join in as Ian Levenstein, Brent Kossina, the LEGENDARY JAMAL IGLE, and Brandon Christopher review the film. The last time these three were together, Brandon heel-turned on Brent over Man of Steel! Will it be the same this time? Find out in … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 181: Suicide Squad Review →
The Lost Comic Timing Episode – Batman: Under the Red Hood
August 18, 2016 21:04 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBGREAT SCOTT!!! Gather round, as we go back in time to August 18, 2010. Yup, exactly six years ago to the day. Before Avengers was a movie, before The New 52, before Brent was married, and before Ian owned a smartphone. In this never before released episode, Juan de Jesus returns from a long hiatus, … Continue reading The Lost Comic Timing Episode – Batman: Under the Red Hood →
Comic Timing Extra Point – Episode 15: Comics, Changes and Criticism
August 04, 2016 19:31 - 35 minutes - 21.8 MBThings are happening! Time to catch you guys up with an Extra Point. This episode focuses on changes in Ian’s life and, subsequently, how he collects comics. Time to go completely digital. There’s also a little bit of discussion on Star Trek: Beyond and how it blew expectations out of the water, how fans should … Continue reading Comic Timing Extra Point – Episode 15: Comics, Changes and Criticism →
Comic Timing – Episode 180: Hydra’s Civil Rebirth
June 30, 2016 23:27 - 2 hours - 40.1 MBJust like DC Comics’ worst kept spoiler in a while, we’re back! On today’s episode, Brent and Ian are joined by the Raph himself, Raphael Soohoo to discuss Captain America: Civil War, Bendis’ Civil War II, Free Comic Book Day and what comics were grabbed at said Free Comic Book Day, DC Comics: Rebirth #1, … Continue reading Comic Timing – Episode 180: Hydra’s Civil Rebirth →