Comics In Motion
1,310 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 24 hours 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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ADHD Cast with Tony and JAC
August 18, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBThis week, Tony and JAC talk about what you can expect from them in the coming months and years. They have a two-year plan for Indie Comic Spotlight! What is it? Listen and find out. They know what they are doing for the rest of 2022 and into 2023 for Season's Greetings. What is it? Listen and find out. They talk about other stuff too. Joyous fun to be had.
E9 - Back to the Filmography: Jason Statham - Collateral
August 15, 2022 04:44 - 2 hours - 119 MBTravel Back to the Filmography with the show dedicated to watching every credited film from an actor’s complete Back catalogue from past debut through to present day in chronological order. Each episode, I am joined by an esteemed guest to watch and discuss the next entry from the focused Filmography and consider how it ranks amidst their career and whether we can trace any typecasting trends or topic traits or theatrical tics. For episode nine, I’m joined by the dream team M&M to discuss th...
Femme on Film: Marie Antoinette
August 14, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBThis episode Ria, Megan and Mike discuss Sofia Coppola's 2006 film, Marie Antoinette. Listen and enjoy as Megan proves that she is smarter than us all and gives us a short history lesson about Marie Antoinette and the French revolution. We discuss the frivolity of youth, modern music in period dramas and how society views young women. Follow Megan: Instagram: @grittsgetsfit Find Mike's social media & various other links here: Linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Follow Femme on Film on Twitter @F...
SWCIC: Qi’ra’s Assassins Attack, Sabé Plots Against Vader & More Chaos Ensues - Crimson Reign 2 & Its Companions (CR2, DV20, BH20, DA18 & SW21) – Ep 104
August 13, 2022 08:01 - 44 minutes - 54.5 MBQI’RAS ASSASSINS PREPARE AMIDST THE CHAOS CAUSED BY CRIMSON DAWN! The second batch of Crimson Reign comics is in Mike’s sight this week continuing Qi’ra & Crimson Dawn’s efforts to disrupt the Empire’s hold on the galaxy. This week, Qi’ra’s assassins; Ochi Of Bestoon & Deathstick attack, all while the four comics crossing-over with CR (Star Wars, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra & Bounty Hunters), continue corresponding stories that will all line up very soon. Aphra continues to search for Ascendan...
Indie Comics Spotlight: Hidden Gem: Haphaven
August 11, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWelcome to Haphaven where you must knock on wood and don't spill the salt. Is it just a book about magic or is there a deeper meaning? Listen and find out. Haphaven by Norm Harper (Goodreads Author), Louie Joyce (Illustrator) Ever-superstitious Alex Mills will do anything to avoid a jinx. Picking up pennies, knocking on wood, collecting rabbit's feet . . . you name it. That is until she steps on a crack and it actually does break her mother's back. To save her mom, Alex must follow Hu...
Super Draft Episode 1: Sidekicks
August 10, 2022 04:16 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBshow notes: Welcome, to the Super Draft! In this episode, Max (Mandatory Marvel & DC) and Tony (indie Comics spotlight) go head to head to pick their best teams of 5 Sidekicks. To see the final teams and vote for which you think is the best, head to https://twitter.com/comicsinmotionp Let us know your thoughts and tell us who you would have picked. May the best team win! A full list of the rules can be found at https://www.superdummy.co.uk/draft/draft-rules/ Max can be found at https:...
The Pop Guerrillas Present: Summer Blockbusters
August 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBJoin the Guerrillas as they see if the top grossing movies released between May 1 and Labor Day from 1989-2021 are any good. Don't forget to subscribe to our stand-alone feed as well as we welcome our newest member, the Dark Ronin himself, Dan!
Mandatory Music and CD: Metallica: Master of Puppets
August 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBReview from all music by Steve Huey: Even though Master of Puppets didn't take as gigantic a leap forward as Ride the Lightning, it was the band's greatest achievement, hailed as a masterpiece by critics far outside heavy metal's core audience. It was also a substantial hit, reaching the Top 30 and selling three million copies despite absolutely nonexistent airplay. Instead of a radical reinvention, Master of Puppets is a refinement of past innovations. In fact, it's possible to compare Rid...
SWCIC: More Star Wars Horror Stories; Tarkin’s Monster, B’omarr Monks, Baby Sarlaccs & More (Return To Vader’s Castle) – Ep 103
August 06, 2022 17:16 - 47 minutes - 58.9 MBIT’S TIME FOR MORE STAR WARS MONSTER STORIES! Mike is delving into the canon comics by IDW Publishing; Return To Vader’s Castle – 5 more horror stories with many familiar faces, character information & connections all perfect for any lover of horror & Star Wars! This episode includes Vader, Darth Maul, Asajj Ventress, Tarkin, Jabba The Hutt & B’omarr Monks, zombies, sarlaccs, Frankenstein-like monsters and a whole bunch of references & connections to Star Wars and horror movies! The continu...
Comics in Motion Book Club: Sandman Volume 2: The Doll's House
August 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBIn the book club today, Tony, Ria, and Steve spend time in the Dreaming playing with Dolls. If you have not listened to Volume one of the Sandman discussion, please listen to it here. Read MORE BOOKS!
Indie Comics Spotlight: Tintin in the Land of the Soviets
August 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBToday, Tony and Blake pick up a dog sidekick and head to the USSR. You can read along with us for free via the internet archive
E8 - Back to the Filmography: Jason Statham - The Italian Job
August 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBTravel Back to the Filmography with the show dedicated to watching every credited film from an actor’s complete Back catalogue from past debut through to present day in chronological order. Each episode, I am joined by an esteemed guest to watch and discuss the next entry from the focused Filmography and consider how it ranks amidst their career and whether we can trace any typecasting trends or topic traits or theatrical tics. For episode eight, I’m joined by Handsome Tony Farina to discuss...
Star Wars Book Review: Last Shot by Daniel Josè Older - Lando & Han's Adventure After Return Of The Jedi (Spoiler-Free)
July 30, 2022 13:30 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThis week Mike has released a book review from his Patreon for Daniel Josè Older's Last Shot, set years after Return Of The Jedi, focusing on Han Solo and Lando Calrissian, including a hacker-Ewok, flashbacks featuring L3-37, nightmarish experiments and more! To hear Mike’s exclusive canon book reviews on Dark Disciple & A New Dawn, plus the Legends books Shatterpoint, Darth Bane & Darth Plagueis as well as the movie & TV “Afterthoughts” episodes, support the show at http://patreon.com/genu...
Seasons Greetings: Observing Fringe Season 4.
July 28, 2022 04:21 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBWelcome to season four of Observing Fringe. This week, Jac's pal from the Prime Universe joins the team as we reboot the whole show. Please follow Matt on Twitter here. Listen to Jac and Tony talk Season 1 if you missed it. Check out Jac’s brilliant new series Back to the Filmography. Don’t forget to Subscribe to the Pop Guerrillas Follow JAC on twitter or read his amazing work on I am JACs Musings If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please conn...
Classic Comics with Matthew B. Lloyd; Episode 25 All-Star Comics #3- “The World’s First Super-Hero Team”
July 25, 2022 04:16 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBEpisode 25 Notes- All-Star Comics #3- “The World’s First Super-Hero Team” It’s back to the Golden Age as we explore the entirety of All-Star Comics #3, the first appearance of the first superteam, the Justice Society of America! Hawkman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Hourman, the Atom, Sandman, the Spectre, Dr. Fate and Johnny Thunder are all here and even Red Tornado. Plus, we learn why Superman and Batman DC’s two most popular characters failed to make the roster. Also, a “SPECIAL ANNOUNCEME...
SWCIC: Qi’ra’s Plot To Remove The Empire & Luke Meets Elzar Mann - Crimson Reign & Its Companions (CR1, DV19, BH19, DA17 & SW20) – Ep 102
July 23, 2022 17:18 - 49 minutes - 60.6 MBQI’RA’S PLAN TO TAKE DOWN THE EMPIRE IS IN FULL-SWING! In this episode of SWCIC, Mike embarks on the first full volume of Crimson Reign; centring around Qi’ra & Crimson Dawn as they try to topple the galactic empire by causing unrelenting chaos! In this episode Mike will take you through the story, as well as the four coinciding comics (Star Wars, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra & Bounty Hunters), providing you with plenty of trivia, facts & knowledge along the way. These issues show many things, ...
SWCIC: Qi’ra’s Plot To Remove The Empire & Luke Meets Elzar Mann - Crimson Reign & It’s Companions (CR1, DV19, BH19, DA17 & SW20) – Ep 102
July 23, 2022 17:18 - 49 minutes - 60.6 MBQI’RA’S PLAN TO TAKE DOWN THE EMPIRE IS IN FULL-SWING! In this episode of SWCIC, Mike embarks on the first full volume of Crimson Reign; centring around Qi’ra & Crimson Dawn as they try to topple the galactic empire by causing unrelenting chaos! In this episode Mike will take you through the story, as well as the four coinciding comics (Star Wars, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra & Bounty Hunters), providing you with plenty of trivia, facts & knowledge along the way. These issues show many things, ...
Indie Comics Spotlight: Decelerate Blue
July 21, 2022 04:04 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBToday Tony is joined by the voice that launched a thousand podcasts, the Storyteller himself, Seth Singleton to talk about the stand-alone graphic novel Decelerate Blue. The future waits for no one. In this new world, speed and efficiency are everything, and the populace zooms along in a perpetually stimulated haze. Angela thinks she's the only person in her family—maybe the only person on the planet—who sees anything wrong with this picture. But the truth is she's not alone. Angela find...
E7 - Back to the Filmography: Jason Statham - The Transporter
July 18, 2022 04:21 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBTravel Back to the Filmography with the show dedicated to watching every credited film from an actor’s complete Back catalogue from past debut through to present day in chronological order. Each episode, I am joined by an esteemed guest to watch and discuss the next entry from the focused Filmography and consider how it ranks amidst their career and whether we can trace any typecasting trends or topic traits or theatrical tics. For episode seven, I’m joined by champion of the cult and Angry ...
SWCIC: How Did Poe Survive The Crash On Jakku & Other Fixed Plot-Holes (Poe Dameron 26-31 & Annual 2) - Star Wars: Comics In Canon Ep 101
July 16, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 54.5 MBWE’VE REACHED THE FINALE OF THE POE DAMERON COMICS! The last batch of Poe Dameron comics confirm a few things from the sequel trilogy, including how Poe survived the TIE crash on Jakku, how the scan of Starkiller Base was obtained, what Black Squadron were doing during the events of The Last Jedi and more! Plus Mike give some information on the Ikkrukkian, Kudon and Blarina species, Nien Nunb and other pieces of trivia! Volume 5 of Poe Dameron is primarily set around 34/35ABY (just after Th...
Ms. Marvel's Musing #6- No Normal
July 15, 2022 02:16 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBThe marvelous Ms Marvel Musings ladies are back together to discuss the final episode of Ms Marvel. Join Ria, Tonya, Ada and Alyson as they discuss the strengths of the show, how it fits into the wider MCU and whether female Marvel characters are getting the recognition they deserve. Follow Ada: Twitter: @aa_mccartney Follow Alyson: Website: https://www.alysonshelton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byalysonshelton/ Follow Tonya: Twitter: @mstonyatodd Website: http://www.mst...
Indie Comics Spotlight: Hidden Gem: The Book Tour by Andi Watson
July 14, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBThe Book Tour A page-turning, Kafkaesque dark comedy in brilliant retro style, this graphic novel watches one man try to keep it together while everything falls apart. Upon the publication of his latest novel, G. H. Fretwell, a minor English writer, embarks on a book tour to promote it. Nothing is going according to plan, and his trip gradually turns into a nightmare. But now the police want to ask him some questions about a mysterious disappearance, and it seems that Fretwell's tro...
Mandatory Music and CD: Foo Fighters One by One (2002)
July 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBOne by One Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine One by One is the most accomplished album Foo Fighters have made, which isn't necessarily the same as the best. Picking up the clean, focused sound and attitude of There Is Nothing Left to Lose, One by One is gleaming hard rock: it may have a shiny production, but hits hard in its rhythm and its impeccably distorted guitars. Dave Grohl's songs often express (or at least suggest) tortured emotions in their lyrics, but the album doesn't hit at a g...
Femme On Film: #6 Hearts and Vaginas. Vol 1 Sex Scenes
July 10, 2022 04:40 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBWelcome to this special episode of Femme on Film focusing on sex in the movies. Hearts and Vaginas will be an ongoing discussion about sex in popular culture, exploring the male/female gaze and depictions of sex in the media we consume – the good, bad and the average. This episode, join Ria, Alyson and Tonya as they get together to discuss six unique sex scenes from films and why they have chosen them. The films they discuss are: Call Me By Your Name Dirty Dancing Gone Girl Always Be M...
Star Wars 100th Episode Spectacular – 20 Listener Questions; Canon & Legends, Theories & Series, Favourites, Facts & More!
July 09, 2022 21:25 - 2 hours - 209 MBIT’S THE 100TH EPISODE OF MIKE’S STAR WARS SHOW, SO HE & BEN (OF STAR WARS TIMELINE) ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS! Over the last few weeks, listeners of Star Wars: Comics In Canon have submitted their questions for Mike & Ben to answer; these questions range from favourite characters to theories to their wants of the future to downright silliness! Tune in for a wide range of topics all within the Star Wars universe, perfect for fans of any calibre! Find Ben at Star Wars Timeline: https://youtube.c...
Ms. Marvel Musings Episode Five-Time and Again
July 08, 2022 04:10 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBHow many guests can you bundle into one podcast? Join Ria and Tonya as they discuss episode five of Ms Marvel - Time and Again. This week they are joined by the Marvellous Megan, Magical Mike of Genuine Chit-Chat and Splendid Spider-Dan to discuss the penultimate episode of this remarkable show. Come listen and have a cosmic time. Follow Megan: Instagram: @grittsgetsfit Follow Mike: Twitter: @GenuineChitChat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQvgois9knDkFvjqcpoQtw Follow Sp...
Indie Comic Spotlight: Creator Corner: Shakespeare Unleashed with James Aquilone
July 07, 2022 04:09 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBToday, Tony is joined by Shakespearean Ac-TOR!, podcaster and all-around amazing human being Spider-Dan to talk to James Aquilone about his latest comic/prose book SHAKESPEARE UNLEASHED! Shakespeare Unleashed, edited by James Aquilone and published by Monstrous Books and Crystal Lake Publishing, is an anthology of horror short stories and sonnets inspired by the Bard's works. (There's a comic book, too. Scroll down for more info.) Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Rome...
E6 - Back to the Filmography: Jason Statham - Mean Machine
July 04, 2022 04:33 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBTravel Back to the Filmography with the show dedicated to watching every credited film from an actor’s complete Back catalogue from past debut through to present day in chronological order. Each episode, I am joined by an esteemed guest to watch and discuss the next entry from the focused Filmography and consider how it ranks amidst their career and whether we can trace any typecasting trends or topic traits or theatrical tics. For episode six, I’m joined by martial arts movie maestro and lo...
Star Wars: Mission To Disaster By Justina Ireland, Spoiler-Free Book Review - The High Republic Era (Phase 1, Wave 3)
July 02, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBVERNESTRA & IMRI HEAD TO DALNA IN SEARCH OF THEIR MISSING FRIEND! This week brings another spoiler-free book review from the High Republic era; the junior novel Mission To Disaster by Justina Ireland! As with all of Mike’s book reviews, he starts by giving his spoiler-free thoughts, then provides some minor plot details and confirms the book’s themes, then nearer the end he provides a brief description of the whole plot, confirming characters who appear and more spoiler-y details! This revie...
Star Wars Spoiler-Free Book Review: Mission To Disaster By Justina Ireland - The High Republic Era (Phase 1, Wave 3)
July 02, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBVERNESTRA & IMRI HEAD TO DALNA IN SEARCH OF THEIR MISSING FRIEND! This week brings another spoiler-free book review from the High Republic era; the junior novel Mission To Disaster by Justina Ireland! As with all of Mike’s book reviews, he starts by giving his spoiler-free thoughts, then provides some minor plot details and confirms the book’s themes, then nearer the end he provides a brief description of the whole plot, confirming characters who appear and more spoiler-y details! This revie...
Ms Marvel Musings: episode four - Seeing Red
June 30, 2022 04:05 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBEPIC CROSSOVER TIME! Ria and Tonya have two fabulous guests in this week's podcast! We chat to Brett Scott of Marvel+ fame and 20th Century Geek himself, Scott Weatherly, about Seeing Red, episode four of Ms Marvel. Come listen and have a cosmic time. Follow Brett: Twitter: @RealBrettScott Follow Scott: Twitter: @20thCenturyGeek Follow Tonya: Twitter: @mstonyatodd Website: http://www.mstonyatodd.com/ Follow Ria: Twitter @FemmeOnFilmPod Ria @riacarrogan
Indie Comics Spotlight: Sin City Volume 4. That Yellow Bastard
June 30, 2022 04:02 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBThis Week, Tony is joined his friend from high school, Heath Fodor. Heath is the only person to go on this year-long, quixotic journey with Tony as Sin City is his favorite comic series. Welcome to Basin City everyone. If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on his website, https://www.arfarina.com/.
Ms. Marvel Musings #3: Destined
June 26, 2022 04:11 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBJoin hosts Tonya and Ria and special guest Ada for episode three of Ms Marvel Musings. This week we discuss the highs and lows of this week's episode, the continued character development of Kamala and her friends and family and one of the best and most joyful weddings committed to screen. Follow Ada: Twitter: @aa_mccartney Follow Tonya: Twitter: @mstonyatodd Website: http://www.mstonyatodd.com/ Follow Ria: Twitter @FemmeOnFilmPod Ria @riacarrogan
Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Ep 99: Revenge Of The Nihil; More Star Wars Manga (The Edge Of Balance Volume 2)
June 25, 2022 09:21 - 27 minutes - 32.5 MBTHE STAR WARS MANGA CONTINUES WHERE THE NIHIL ATTACK! In ep 99 of SWCIC, Mike continues on his journey through the manga set in the High Republic era! This volume continues the journeys of Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi, two excitable younglings and Lily’s padawan Keerin, all on the planet Banchii. Some familiar faces from the High Republic Adventures comics (by Daniel José Older) appear and the younglings even participate in the great jedi race aboard Starlight Beacon, but it’s not all fun and g...
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi Part VI (& If A Vader TV Series Could Work) Discussion With Chris, Megan & Mike
June 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBTHE FINALE IS HERE - DID IT STICK THE LANDING AND COULD A VADER SERIES HAPPEN? Mike and members of the extended Comics In Motion family are bringing you 5 discussion episodes on the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and for the fifth & final instalment, we have Chris Phelps along with Megan & Mike discussing the finale of the series, what worked in the show as a whole, favourite moments and what's in store for the future of Star Wars, including the question; could a Darth Vader TV series work? You can ...
Seasons Greetings: Observing Fringe: Season 3
June 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBFringe follows the exploits of Olivia Dunham, Walter Bishop, and his son Peter as they investigate aspects of Fringe Science (reanimation, teletransportation, etc). All over the world, a series of apparent experiments collectively referred to as "the Pattern" (e.g., a newborn baby who rapidly ages and dies within a few hours, a bus full of passengers trapped in a strange substance like mosquitoes in amber) are occurring for reasons unknown. Olivia, Peter, and Walter are in charge of invest...
E5 - Back to the Filmography: Jason Statham - The One
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBTravel Back to the Filmography with the show dedicated to watching every credited film from an actor’s complete Back catalogue from past debut through to present day in chronological order. Each episode, I am joined by an esteemed guest to watch and discuss the next entry from the focused Filmography and consider how it ranks amidst their career and whether we can trace any typecasting trends or topic traits or theatrical tics. For episode five, I’m joined by The One and only Blake Byles to ...
Classic Comics with Matthew B. Lloyd: Silver Age Spotlight No. 2- “The Sea Devils”
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIt’s the Sea Devils in the second Silver Age Spotlight on Classic Comics. Take a dive and learn about this undersea team that seems to lend a bit inspiration to Marvel’s Fantastic Four. Legendary creators Robert Kanigher and Russ Heath demonstrate that the Silver Age wasn’t only about superheroes! You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to [email protected]. You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com where I write reviews and edit ...
Ms. Marvel Musings: Episode 2
June 19, 2022 04:38 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBMs Marvel Musings is back! Join host Tonya and Ria and special guest JAC for episode two of the truly cosmic Ms Marvel. Does the second episode hold up to the promise of the first? Listen and find out. Follow JAC: Twitter: @IAmJACsMusings Website: https://iamjacsmusings.wordpress.com/ Follow Tonya: Twitter: @mstonyatodd Website: http://www.mstonyatodd.com/ Follow Ria: Twitter @FemmeOnFilmPod Ria @riacarrogan
Star Wars: Spoiler-Free Book Review – Brotherhood By Mike Chen; That Business On Cato Neimoidia – A Clone Wars Era Novel
June 18, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBWHAT WAS THAT BUSINESS ON CATO NEIMOIDIA? It’s time for another spoiler-free book review and this one is about the recently released Brotherhood by Mike Chen! Set in the first few weeks of the Clone Wars (just after Ep II: Attack Of The Clones) this story delves into the shift in Anakin & Obi-Wan’s relationship once Anakin is promoted from padawan to jedi while also dealing with crisis on Cato Neimoidia (as mentioned in Revenge Of The Sith) plus this book introduces a Clone Wars character, s...
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi Part V (& The Current State Of Star Wars) Discussion With Ben, Dave & Mike
June 16, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBWITH ONLY ONE EPISODE TO GO, WHAT DO WE THINK OF KENOBI & THE STAR WARS TV SHOWS? Mike and members of the extended Comics In Motion family are bringing you 5 discussion episodes on the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and for the fourth instalment, we have Ben of Star Wars Timeline, Dave Horrocks & Mike discussing the fifth & penultimate episode of the series, which leads onto tangents about the wider Star Wars TV series era we are in and how it compares to the movies! You can find Ben’s YouTube here:...
Indie Comics Spotlight: Asterix
June 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBAsterix or The Adventures of Asterix (French: Astérix or Astérix le Gaulois, IPA: [aste?iks l? ?olwa]) is a series of French comic books written by René Goscinny and illustrated by Albert Uderzo (Uderzo also took over the job of writing the series after the death of Goscinny in 1977). The series first appeared in French in the magazine Pilote on 29 October 1959. As of 2009, 34 comic books in the series have been released. The series follows the exploits of a village of ancient Gauls as...
Disney Discussions: Sequels No One Asked For: Lion King II: Simba’s Pride, Bambi II, Aladdin II: Return Of Jafar and Mulan II With Megan, Mike, Ria Carrogan & Spider-Dan
June 12, 2022 23:51 - 2 hours - 138 MBTHE DISNEY DISCUSSIONS PODCAST SERIES CONTINUES! Mike, Megan, Ria Carrogan & Spider-Dan return for another episode in their Disney Discussions series and this time the gang are tackling four sequels no one asked for! Lion King II: Simba’s Pride, Bambi II, Aladdin II: Return Of Jafar and Mulan II are the movies being discussed so our four hosts can question why these were made, how the characters change and most importantly; are they even worth watching? If you missed it, go back and listen ...
Ms. Marvel Musings: Episode 1
June 12, 2022 04:02 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBCOSMIC! Ms Marvel is here! Join Ria and guests over the next six weeks as they talk about each new Ms Marvel episode. This week, Ria, Alyson and Tonya discuss the first episode of this epic show and why representation matters. Follow Alyson at: Website: https://www.alysonshelton.com/ Alyson's comic, Reburn: https://www.reburncomic.com/ Reburn kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/reburncomic/reburn-issues-3-4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byalysonshelton/ Follow T...
Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Ep 98: Original Star Wars Manga; The Edge Of Balance (Volume 1)
June 11, 2022 09:25 - 39 minutes - 47.6 MBTHE FIRST ORIGINAL STAR WARS MANGA, SET IN THE HIGH REPUBLIC! In ep 98 of SWCIC, Mike embarks on the first volume of Edge Of Balance; the first canon Star Wars manga (that isn’t an adaptation of other media)! This volume introduces us to Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi, her old Wookiee master; Arkoff, two excitable younglings and Lily’s padawan Keerin! These jedi must face adapting to settling on a new world, but a mysterious force is causing disruption on Banchii – is it Nihil? Drengir? Or someth...
Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi Part IV Discussion With JAC, Mike & Tonya
June 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBWITH KENOBI PASSED THE HALFWAY POINT, HOW IS THE SHOW PROGRESSING? Mike along with members of the extended Comics In Motion family will be bringing you 5 discussion episodes on the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and for the third instalment, we have JAC, Mike & Tonya all discussing the fourth episode of the series, which certainly has a lot of elements to discuss! The trio discuss trailers, the first 3 episodes of the show, how the plot is unfolding, the characters, the acting and almost every other ...
Indie Comics Spotlight: Creator Corner with Seth Levens: Origamiac
June 09, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBGet Origamic! Following in the irreverent spirit of Deadpool, The Tick, and Squirrel Girl, it’s Origamiac—the shape-shifting superhero who’s a piece of sheet! The compilation issue of this five-part “ungraphic novel” series* recounts the complete adventures of Orson “Orry” Thitchafer, from relative anonymity to reluctant celebrity. Starting with his origin story of transforming into loose-leaf paper, the action transitions to Orry’s recruitment by Dr. Seethesome’s evil enterprise known as...
E4 - Back to the Filmography: Jason Statham - Ghosts of Mars
June 06, 2022 11:54 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBTravel Back to the Filmography with the show dedicated to watching every credited film from an actor’s complete Back catalogue from past debut through to present day in chronological order. Each episode, I am joined by an esteemed guest to watch and discuss the next entry from the focused Filmography and consider how it ranks amidst their career and whether we can trace any typecasting trends or topic traits or theatrical tics. For episode four, I’m joined by the introduction idol, the heral...
Mandatory Music and CD: Extreme II: Pornograffitti by Extreme
June 05, 2022 14:25 - 2 hours - 103 MBReview by Steve Huey from All Music: Extreme came into its own on the concept album Pornograffitti, with the band's strongest set of songs and an intellectual theme revolving around the struggle for genuine love and romance in a sleazy, decadent society full of greed and corruption. The band shows a strong desire to experiment and push the boundaries of the pop-metal format, adding a funky horn section on "Get the Funk Out" and displaying progressive compositional leanings throughout,...
Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Ep 97: Crimson Reign Prelude; The Next Comic Crossover (Vader, Aphra, Luke & Valance)
June 04, 2022 14:57 - 42 minutes - 51.7 MBAFTER WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS, CRIMSON DAWN EMERGES! In this episode of SWCIC, Mike embarks on four comics set after War Of The Bounty Hunters, but just before the Crimson Reign crossover event starts, where Beilert Valance is reconstructed by Vader, Luke travels to numerous Jedi-related planets, Vader locates Crimson Dawn agents within the Empire and Aphra searches for ancient artifacts with Sana Starros! Mike also provides info on Burnin Konn, Ilum, Lothal and other planets Luke travels ...