Comics In Motion
1,298 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsRegular episodes celebrating all things comic book and comic related. A number of different shows drop each week including TV & Movie reviews and news, Indie Comics Spotlight, Mandatory Marvel & DC, Star Wars: Comics In Canon, Superheroes for Dummies, Femme On Film, Classic Comics, Seasons Greetings, Whats the Topic and occasional weekly episode-by-episode shows (including Book of Boba Fett and Mandalorian Season 2, with more to come)!
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Banned Books Week! Day 4: This One Summer By Jillian & Mariko Tamaki
October 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBBanned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose - join Tonya Todd and her guests as they delve into banned books! Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Host: Tonya Todd (@MsTonyaTodd & http://mstonyatodd.com) Video producer: JP ButlerAudio producer: Ria Carroga...
Banned Books Week! Day 3: The Kite Runner By Khaled Hosseini
October 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBBanned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose - join Tonya Todd and her guests as they delve into banned books! Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Host: Tonya Todd (@MsTonyaTodd & http://mstonyatodd.com) Video producer: JP Butler Audio producer: Ria Carrogan Gr...
Banned Books Week! Day 2: Nineteen Minutes By Jodi Picoult
October 02, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBBanned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose - Join Tonya Todd and her guests every day this week as they celebrate banned books! Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Host: Tonya Todd (@MsTonyaTodd & http://mstonyatodd.com)Video producer: JP ButlerAudio producer: ...
Banned Books Week! Day 1: All Boys Aren't Blue By George M. Johnson
October 01, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBBanned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose - Join Tonya Todd and her guests every day this week as they celebrate banned books! Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Host: Tonya Todd (@MsTonyaTodd & http://mstonyatodd.com) Video producer: JP Butler Audio producer: ...
Star Wars: Ahsoka Part 7 Dreams And Madness: Is This Show’s Sole Purpose To Bring Thrawn Back? Plus Action Scenes Interrupting Dialogue, Baylan Is Amazing & Ezra’s Interesting Return, With Angry Andy
September 28, 2023 23:22 - 2 hours - 138 MBOur discussion on Ahsoka continues with the penultimate episode of the series; Part 7: Dreams And Madness! Mike is joined by Angry Andy and their conversation begins with Andy’s thoughts on the series so far, before delving into Hera & The New Republic, Sabine, Baylan Soll & Shin Hati’s paths, Thrawn, Ezra and more! In more detail, the duo inadvertently are quite critical of the show, as they start with surface-level issues but end up pulling threads that lead to more & more questions, incl...
Indie Comic Spotlight: Let Me Out featuring Emmett Nahil
September 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBTony is joined by writer and all around creative person, Emmett Nahil to talk about the brilliant new book from ONI press, Let Me Out. Listen to the show and Emmett's Playlist and then go by the book. Seriously. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
Classic Comics- Episode 36- (The Original) Daredevil Battles Hitler- “Man of Hate”
September 25, 2023 02:22 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBIn this episode, I am joined by the Genuine Chit-Chat Jedi, Mike Burton for a discussion of Daredevil Battles Hitler, the de facto #1 of the Golden Age Daredevil Comics. In this issue from 1941, Daredevil is joined by the other stars of Lev Gleason’s Silver Streak Comics for a book-length struggle against real life dictator and all around villain, Adolph Hitler. For more on the Golden Age Daredevil check out Episode 3 of Classic Comics, Lev Gleason’s Daredevil. You can find Mike on Twi...
SWCIC: Path Of Vengeance By Cavan Scott – Book Review & Plot Summary: Marchion Ro’s Ancestors Marda & Yana, The Night Of Sorrow, The Mother & The Path Of The Open Hand - High Republic Phase 2, Wave 2
September 23, 2023 10:56 - 52 minutes - 64.9 MBMARDA & YANA RO’S JOURNEY WRAPS UP IN THE FINAL PIECE OF PHASE 2 HIGH REPUBLIC! This ep is the final High Republic review/summary for Phase 2 and it’s the adult novel Path Of Vengeance by Cavan Scott. In this sequel to Path of Deceit, we see Marda & Yana’s perspectives while the prior events in Phase 2 occur, including the Battles Of Jedha & Dalna, with more information on the mysterious nameless creatures, the identity of The Mother and more from Matthea Cathley & Oliviah Zeveron! In this...
Indie Comics Spotlight: Death Crazed Teenage Superheroes
September 21, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 43.4 MBTony and Heath invite Paul along on a new adventure. Chaos ensues. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
Ahsoka Part 6 Far Far Away: What Is The Point Of These Characters & Where Is The Show Going? Plus A Lacklustre Reunion & More, With Ben Of Star Wars Timeline & Mike
September 20, 2023 22:55 - 1 hour - 104 MBOur discussion on the newest live-action show continues, with the fifth episode of the Ahsoka series discussion shows, discussing Part 6: Far Far Away! Mike is joined by Ben of Star Wars Timeline this week, to continue the conversation on Ahsoka! This episode begins with a critical view on the prior episodes of Ahsoka as well as live-action Star Wars as a whole. Ben & Mike discuss what elements of Ahsoka they think works and what elements they believe don’t, where they think the show is goi...
SWCIC: Edge Of Balance: Precedent - Wookiee Jedi Arkoff’s Younger Years, Azlin Rell’s Breakdown, The Night Of Sorrow, Harch Species & More! (Edge Of Balance Manga Prequel) Phase 2, Wave 2 – Ep 137
September 16, 2023 18:00 - 34 minutes - 41.7 MBTHE WOOKIEE JEDI ARKOFF FIGHTS IN THE BATTLE OF DALNA, WHILE AZLIN RELL IS FACED WITH THE NAMELESS! For ep 137, Mike delves into another volume of original High Republic manga; Edge Of Balance, but this is a prequel to volumes 1 & 2, named Precedent! As well as talking about Arkoff’s journey as a padawan, his master Ravna and the Jedi knight Azlin Rell, Mike gives additional information on the Harch species, the Grava Monastery, the Grand Republic Medical Centre and more! The High Republi...
Ahsoka Part 5 Shadow Warrior: A Deep Dive Into Anakin & The World Between Worlds! Plus Jacen Syndulla, Huyang, The New Republic & More! With Thomas Rochester & Mike
September 15, 2023 00:51 - 2 hours - 165 MBOur discussion on the newest live-action show continues, with the fourth episode of the Ahsoka series discussion shows, discussing Part 5: Shadow Warrior! Mike is joined by Thomas Rochester this week, to continue the conversation! Calling this episode a deep dive would be an understatement, but the duo dive deep into the World Between Worlds and Anakin’s interactions with Ahsoka and several interpretations of what they could mean. Plus they talk about Jacen Syndulla & his force sensitivity...
Indie Comics Spotlight: A chat (albeit with some minor technical glitches and booze) with Kyle Stück
September 14, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBTony invited Kyle on to talk craft and writing and they drank a little (Burbon for Kyle and Vodka for Tony) and had some technical glitches, which were left in to preserve authenticity. It is a gloriously fun show. Please listen and buy Kyle's work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
SWCIC: Is Sav Malagán A Padawan Or Pirate? Plus The Battle Of Jedha, Betrayal And Therm Scissorhands! (High Republic Adventures [2022] Volume 2: #5-8) Phase 2, Wave 2 – Ep 136
September 09, 2023 21:46 - 31 minutes - 38 MBSAV MALAGÁN FINDS HERSELF ON JEDHA’S STREETS, BUT WHERE IS MAZ KANATA? For ep 136, Mike finished Phase 2’s High Republic Adventures comics, where Sav Malagán’s tries to find herself amidst battling pirates, all while the Dank Graks kidnap Maz Kanata in an attempt to take Takodana! Plus Mike talks Corellian hounds, Blarina and Therm Scissorhands! High Republic Adventures (2022) issues 5-8 were written by Daniel José Older with the colour art by Michael Atiyeh, with issues 5 & 6 artwork by ...
Ahsoka Part 4, Fallen Jedi: Is Sabine’s Character Consistent? Plus Baylan’s Fighting Style, The World Between Worlds, That Cameo, Easter Eggs & More! With Brett Scott & Mike
September 08, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBOur discussion on the newest live-action show continues, with the third episode of the Ahsoka series discussion shows, discussing Part 4: Fallen Jedi! Mike is joined by Brett Scott this week, to continue the conversation! The duo discuss many aspects of this episode & the show so far, including Baylan Skoll’s fighting style, the World Between Worlds, Sabine’s character, *that cameo*, Star Wars Rebels and so much more! In case you you haven’t already, make sure you listen back to the fi...
Indie Comics Spotlight: Lights featuring Brenna Thummler
September 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBTony welcomes back Brenna Thummler to talk about art and the brilliant conclusion to her Sheets trilogy from Oni/Lion Forge. Get your copy now! NOW people. If you are interested in what Tony is up to, please visit his website, arfarina.com where you can buy his novel, sign up for his newsletter and even listen to some songs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
Bonus Star Wars Book Review: Thrawn & Thrawn Alliances By Timothy Zahn
September 02, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThis episode was previously a Patreon-exclusive, but Mike has released it as a special - it showcases Mike's review of two novels; Thrawn and Thrawn: Alliances, from Timothy Zahn's first canon Thrawn trilogy! Mike talks about his experience listening to the audiobook for Thrawn in comparison to reading the comic book adaptation (as seen on ep 38 of Star Wars: Comics In Canon), before delving into the "main event"; Thrawn: Alliances. Mike gives his thoughts on the books as well as providing ...
Seasons Greetings: Deadwood Season 1
August 31, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBTony and JAC are back in the saddle for the first round of Olyphant season. Buckle up you (0Ck$u(kers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
Ahsoka Part 3 Discussion: What Is Hera's Role And Should Starkiller Be Made Canon? The Eye Of Sion, Purrgil, Jacen Syndulla, Mandalorian Jedi, Star Wars Resistance, Easter Eggs & More! With Maff
August 31, 2023 00:24 - 2 hours - 152 MBOur discussion on the newest live-action show continues, with the second episode of the Ahsoka series discussion shows, discussing Part 3: Time To Fly! Mike is joined by Maff this week, to continue the conversation! The duo discuss many aspects of this episode & the show so far, including Rebels connections, the Purrgil, Hera & Jacen Syndulla, Sabine’s relationship with Ahsoka, Senator Xiono from Star Wars Resistance, Marrok and Sam Witwer’s involvement (which leads to a discussion on Sta...
TV & Movie Reviews: Doctor Mordrid (1992)
August 28, 2023 15:28 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBTV & Movie Reviews: Doctor Mordrid (1992) After a long stretch of time off from the TV&Movies, we're Chris and Dave are back to tackle the totally-not-ripped-off-Doctor-Strange movie, "Doctor Mordrid". This 1992 film is like a magical cocktail mixed with a hint of Marvel confusion and a splash of supernatural sorcery. It's as if Doctor Strange decided to take a vacation but got stuck in copyright limbo and had to go by a different name. Picture this: You've got Jeffrey Combs, who's basica...
Ahsoka Parts 1 & 2 Discussion: Do The Animated Characters Work In Live-Action? Plus The Blood Orange Bunch, Droids, Rebels, The Dark Side, Easter Eggs & More! With Dave & Mike
August 24, 2023 23:36 - 1 hour - 107 MBThe newest live-action show hits our screens and with it comes a new weekly show – welcome to episode 1 of the Ahsoka discussion shows! This week is the 2-episode premiere and joining your host Mike is the podfather of Comics In Motion; Dave Horrocks! Join our duo discussing how much the Ahsoka show links to Star Wars Rebels (& not so much Clone Wars at present) as well as the new characters, more of Ahsoka’s on-screen portrayal by Rosario Dawson, the action scenes, the lore, the timeline ...
Star Wars Rebels/Ahsoka Prelude Special: Predictions, Trailer Notes, What We Want, Wrapping Up Rebels, Ahsoka’s Introduction In Clone Wars & More! Plus, Megan!
August 21, 2023 15:36 - 1 hour - 128 MBOur trio of rebels have finished Star Wars: Rebels, but wanted one last mission before Ahsoka, so Dave, Maff & Mike are joined by Megan to wrap up Rebels and discuss their wants for the upcoming Ahsoka series, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka! They hear Megan’s thoughts on Ahsoka as a character, briefly discuss the Clone Wars movie and delve into their predictions & wants in the Ahsoka show, after watching the main trailer. If you haven’t already, make sure you listen back to the four previous ...
SWCIC: After the Battle Of Jedha, Vildar Mac, Matty & Tey Fight The Path And Face-Off Against The Leveler! (High Republic [2022] Vol 2: Battle For The Force #6-10) – Ep 135
August 19, 2023 04:30 - 29 minutes - 36.6 MBTHE BATTLE OF JEDHA ENDS - IT WAS ALL A PLOY BY THE PATH… BUT FOR WHAT?! In ep 135, Mike delves back into Phase 2’s High Republic comics to finish them off, so we continue following Vildar Mac, Matthea Cathley & Tey Sirrek as they try to untangle the mess left by the Path Of The Open Hand from the Battle Of Jedha, all while avoiding the fearsome tendrils of The Leveler! As Mike takes you through this tale, he also provides information on the 3 Bogan Collections, Gloovians, the Enlightenment ...
Indie Comics Spotlight: The Beauty
August 17, 2023 01:37 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBThis week Tony is joined by friend of the show, writer, director, co-founder of Femme On Alyson Shelton AND new friend of the Pod, producer, editor, husband to Aylson, Cody Shelton. They discuss Image Comics The Beauty. Do they find it beautiful? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
Star Wars Rebels Reviewed, Season 4: Thrawn’s Fate, Ahsoka Lives, The Saddest Death, The Darksaber & Sabine’s Mandalorian History, Lothal’s Last Stand, Saw Gerrera, Palpatine And More!
August 12, 2023 15:02 - 1 hour - 137 MBOur trio of rebels have finished Star Wars: Rebels, so give you their thoughts on the finale; season 4 – which will heavily connect to the upcoming Ahsoka series, showing more of Thrawn in canon, Ahsoka’s dramatic return, more of Sabine’s Mandalorian history, the long-awaited “Jedi Night” and more! For more detail; in this episode they discuss how the finale season is different from the others, as well as detailing their thoughts on each of the main character’s arcs, what happens to Ezra, ...
Indie Comics Spotlight Presents: Back to the Bibliography: Sleeper Vol 1
August 10, 2023 02:28 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBTony and JAC are BACK!!! Are they the Brubaker and Phillips of Comics in Motion? Tune and as they go deep undercover with Sleeper: Season 1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
SWCIC: Quest Of The Jedi One-Shot: Origins Of The Rods Of Daybreak & Seasons To Control The Nameless, Plus Azlin Rell, The Kyber Arch & The Echo Stone - High Republic Phase 2 Wave 2, Dark Horse Ep 134
August 05, 2023 00:52 - 20 minutes - 25.9 MBWE GO BACK FURTHER THAN EVER BEFORE IN CANON TO FIND THE POWER TO CONTROL THE NAMELESS! Ep 134’s focus is the only one-shot in Phase 2 of The High Republic; Quest Of The Jedi! This comic delves into the origins of the Echo Stone, which leads into the Rods of Daybreak & Seasons. The story is set almost 500 years before the Skywalker Saga, with two new Jedi and some extra information about Azlin Rell. High Republic Adventures: Quest Of The Jedi was written by Claudia Gray with artwork by Fic...
Indie Comics Spotlight: Tintin in America
August 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThis week Tony and Blake go to America to see how the west was won, and lost, and if Tintin learns any lessons. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
The Sonic Salon: Zak and Sara
July 29, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes - 12.3 MBZak and Sara. Written by A.R. Farina Read by Paul McGuigan The logo is an original work created by Gail Ryder. Used with permission. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Lo Fi Hip Hop 06 by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8167-lo-fi-hip-hop-06License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
Star Wars Rebels Reviewed, Season 3: Thrawn, Ezra’s Dark Side, Maul Pursues Kenobi & Kanan Deals With Blindness, Plus The Bendu, Saw Gerrera, AP-5 And More!
July 27, 2023 15:38 - 1 hour - 143 MBOur trio of rebels have continued with their review of Star Wars: Rebels, now on the penultimate series; season 3 - the first full showing of Thrawn in canon, with a continuation of Maul’s story! THERE ARE MINOR SPOILERS FOR THE AHSOKA TRAILER WITHIN THIS CONVERSATION – BE WARNED! For more detail; in this episode they discuss how season 3 feels different from the prior 2, as well as the full introduction to Legends favourite Thrawn, discussing Maul’s involvement in this season and his rela...
Indie Comics Spotlight: Sin City Vol 6
July 25, 2023 04:09 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBTony and Heath return to the basin. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
SWCIC: The Nameless Terror: Ty Yorrick Recounts How A Group Of Jedi Fought Against The Leveler On A Remote Planet - High Republic Phase 2, Wave 2 - Dark Horse – Ep 133
July 22, 2023 00:14 - 32 minutes - 39.8 MBTHE JEDI’S GREATEST FEARS ARE REALISED WHEN THEY ARE TRAPPED WITH NAMELESS BEINGS, AS TOLD BY TY YORRICK! Ep 133’s focus is a story that crosses Phase 1 & 2 of The High Republic; The Nameless Terror! Tune in to hear who survives the encounter with these deadly beasts, plus Mike provides extra information along the way about the Path Of The Open Hand, Acklay and more! The main story takes place in phase 2 of THR, around the time of Cataclysm and the framing story shows the return of saber-f...
Indie Comics Spotlight/ADHD Cast: Adler (spoiler free) and some random stuff
July 20, 2023 02:40 - 23 minutes - 36.8 MBPlease read comics! Check out Adler from Titan Comics https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55922715-adler --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
Mandatory Music and CD-Misplaced Childhood by Marillion
July 18, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBMisplaced Childhood Review by John Franck After the album-tour-album cycle of Script for a Jester's Tear, Fugazi, and the subsequent Euro-only release of Real to Reel, Marillion retreated to Berlin's Hansa Ton Studios with Rolling Stones producer Chris Kimsey to work on their next opus. Armed with a handful of lyrics born out of a self-confessed acid trip, Fish came up with the elaborate concept for 1985's Misplaced Childhood. Touching upon his early childhood experiences a...
SWCIC: Quest For Planet X by Tessa Gratton – Book Review & Plot Overview: Hyperspace Chase, Rooper Nitani, Dass Leffbruk, Sky Graf & The Path Of The Open Hand - The High Republic Phase 2, Wave 2
July 15, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBTHE GREAT HYPERSPACE CHASE IS UNDERWAY, AS A TRIO OF TEENAGERS TRY TO FIND A MYSTERIOUS PLANET! This ep is another High Republic review/overview and it’s the junior novel for Phase 2, Wave 2; Quest For Planet X by Tessa Gratton. In this sequel to Quest For The Hidden City, Rooper Nitani, Dass Leffbruk and Sky Graf all try to find Planet X, each for their own reasons. The trio are confronted with The Path Of The Open Hand, rival hyperspace families, a peculiar spacefaring compass and more! ...
Indie Comics Spotlight: Dictatorship, It's Easier Than You Think (Spoiler Free)
July 13, 2023 02:37 - 21 minutes - 32.4 MBRead this book! Send me a note www.arfarina.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
SWCIC: Sav Malagán & Maz Kanata Pursue The Force Sensitive Gang; The Dank Graks! Plus Dexter Jettster, Scarlet Skulls, Kyuzo & More! (High Republic Adventures (2022) Vol 1: #1-4) Phase 2, Wave 1, E132
July 08, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 44.3 MBSAV MALAGÁN & MAZ KANATA GO AFTER A FORCE SENSITIVE GANG, BUT UNCOVER MORE THAN THEY EXPECT! For ep 132, Mike delves into Phase 2’s High Republic Adventures comics, where a young Sav Malagán sneaks off with the pirate queen Maz Kanata to chase down the Dank Graks, meeting some familiar faces along the way, but Sav must defy her Jedi Master to do so – will the adventure prove too much for this young padawan? Also Mike gives information on the Scarlett Skulls, Kyuzo and more! High Republic Ad...
Indie Comics Spotlight: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
July 06, 2023 02:43 - 27 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week, Tony talks about one of the most inventive adaptations of all time. He rambles and talks to himself. Still, worth a listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
SWCIC: Yoda & Dooku’s Relationship And Yoda’s Absence During The High Republic, Plus Dagobah & Coruscant (Yoda Volume 1: #1-6) – Ep 131
July 01, 2023 02:52 - 51 minutes - 61.7 MBWHAT DID YODA DO BEFORE THE HIGH REPUBLIC AND HOW WAS HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH DOOKU BEFORE THE PHANTOM MENACE? For ep 131, Mike delves the first 6 issues, which contain 2 story arcs; the first set during the High Republic era where he goes to the planet Turrak to help Scalvi natives, while the second is set before The Phantom Menace, where Yoda asks Dooku to help train some initiates, but when a Wookiee has a vision about a Trandoshian initiate, tensions rise, especially with Yoda & Dooku’s co...
Indie Comics Spotlight: Hidden Gem (spoiler free) Heavy Vinyl
June 29, 2023 04:01 - 20 minutes - 22 MBImagine if Josie and the Pussycats were in a fight club and solved crimes. You would have Boom! Studio's Heavy Vinyl. Please check out the episode of Ria's Questions from Femme On. If you would like to reach out to Tony or buy his book or anything of the sort, find him online. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
Comics On Trial: Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull – Does It Fit In With The Original 3?
June 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBAfter 2 years, Comics On Trial is back with a bang (or a whip?) – each episode sees members of the Comics In Motion family take up on opposite sides of a geek battle! With Dial Of Destiny coming out, we decided to tackle the fourth instalment in the Indiana Jones franchise; Kingdom of The Crystal Skull! Representing the Defence we have Tony Farina (Indie Comics Spotlight) and in the Prosecution we have Scott Weatherly (Stories Out Of Time And Space)! And representing the side of justice (a...
Star Wars Rebels Season 2, Reviewed: Ahsoka Confronts Vader, Maul’s Return, Rex Joins The Fight, Kanan & Ezra’s Grow, Hondo Ohnaka And More!
June 24, 2023 10:24 - 1 hour - 138 MBAs live-action Star Wars shows have paused for the moment, our trio of rebels have continued with their review of Star Wars: Rebels with season 2! This is Maff’s first time watching too, so hearing his reactions is very interesting! In more detail, this episode is a sequel to the first season of Rebels and the trio’s first RR episode, so make sure you go back and listen to that if you haven’t already, but in this episode, they discuss how season 2 feels different from season 1, it’s compari...
Indie Comics Spotlight: The Bawk-Ness Monster with Sara Goetter and Natalie Riess
June 22, 2023 02:26 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBTony is joined by Sara and Natalie as they talk about their newest five star creation: The Bawk-Ness Monster https://us.macmillan.com/author/natalieriess https://us.macmillan.com/author/saragoetter Feel free to check out Tony's website and pick up his new novel as well! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
Star Wars: Cataclysm By Lydia Kang – Book Review & Plot Overview: Night Of Sorrow, Axel Greylark & The Path Of The Open Hand - The High Republic Phase 2, Wave 2
June 17, 2023 09:06 - 58 minutes - 54 MBTENSIONS RAISE EVEN HIGHER WITH E’RONOH & EIRAM, WHILE AXEL GREYLARK IS IN PRISON! This ep is another High Republic review/overview and it’s the adult novel for Phase 2, Wave 2; Cataclysm by Lydia Kang. In this sequel to Convergence, the tensions between E’ronoh & Eiram worsen as The Path Of The Open Hand become more aggressive, all while Axel Greylark is imprisoned, leading to the devastating Night Of Sorrow! In this episode, Mike gives his spoiler-free thoughts in the beginning, before r...
Indie Comics Spotlight: Pride Month Spotlight: Brand new and Spoiler Free: Parallel by Matthais Lehmann
June 15, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 17.6 MBNew from Oni Press: Parallel This one is so good. Follow Tony online and check out his new novel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message
SWCIC: Porter Engle Is The Blade Of Bardotta: The Greatest Swordsman’s Origin Story, His Sister And The Barash Vow - High Republic Phase 2, Wave 1 – Ep 130
June 10, 2023 12:20 - 31 minutes - 38.8 MBTHE BLADE OF BARDOTTA’S ORIGIN STORY! For ep 130, Mike delves into the 4-part mini-series surrounding Porter Engle; an Ikkrukkian Jedi who lives throughout the High Republic (around 300 years old during Phase 1). In Phase 1, he is a talented cook with a dark past so in Phase 2, we get to delve into The Blade’s past and find out about the Barash Vow, while along the way meeting Porter’s sister and seeing more of the Republic during it’s more exploratory age! The Blade 1 was released December...
Mandatory Music and CD: The Real Thing by Faith No More
June 08, 2023 04:15 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThe Real Thing Review by Ned Raggett [-] Starting with the careening "From Out of Nowhere" driven by Roddy Bottum's doomy, energetic keyboards, Faith No More rebounded excellently on The Real Thing after Chuck Mosley's was fired. Given that the band had nearly finished recording the music and Mike Patton was a last minute recruit, he adjusts to the proceedings well. His insane, wide-ranging musical interests would have to wait for the next album for their proper integration, but the band al...
SWCIC: Hidden Empire Finale & The Spark Eternal: Qi’ra’s Reign Ends & Aphra Gets Stabbed (HE5 & Doctor Aphra 30 & 31) – Ep 129
June 03, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 39.8 MBAS THE HIDDEN EMPIRE ENDS, WHAT ARE QI’RA AND DOCTOR APHRA’S FATES? For ep 129, Mike delves into the final issue of Hidden Empire; ending the Qi’ra trilogy, plus Aphra issues 30 & 31 bring an end to the Spark Eternal story arc! Mike delves into the plot of these final comic issues, while providing connections along the way, to provide the exciting conclusion to these comic issues, with hints of what’s to come! Hidden Empire 5 was released April 5th 2023, was written by Charles Soule, with S...
Indie Comics Spotlight: Knee Deep (Spoiler Free!)
June 01, 2023 02:33 - 22 minutes - 24.2 MBOni Press just dropped a great new book called Knee Deep. Please pick it up. In the year 2223, a teenage girl must venture through underground tunnels and canals in search of her parents who disappeared while on a mining expedition. Two hundred years in the future, refugees from an environmental cataclysm have fled underground. They survive, scrounging out a living in a twisted maze of tunnels and canals. Scavengers, mistitfs, bandits, renegades and mutants are among the citizens of this su...
SWCIC: Return Of The Jedi 40th Anniversary Special 1: Ewoks, Lando & Jabba’s Palace, Plus Ithorians, Droids & Gorax – Ep 128
May 26, 2023 13:42 - 39 minutes - 49.7 MBIT’S THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF RETURN OF THE JEDI, AND A BATCH OF NEW COMICS GIVE NEW STORIES! For ep 128, Mike delves into the first 3 comics that tie-in with Return Of The Jedi; Jabba’s Palace, Ewoks & Lando! Jabba’s Palace shows a conspiracy where someone tries to take over from Jabba, Ewoks features 3 stories without dialogue that Ewoks tell each other around the campfire while in Lando, he & Chewie attempt to find full schematics of Jabba’s Palace, so they can plan a break-in to save Han!...