Fireside Chats - Comic Book Podcast

Fireside Chats Comes to an End

Well, this is it Fireside Family... We have reached the end of our journey, while simultaneously starting a new one. Join the guys one last time as we close the book on Fireside, and introduce you to That! Comic Podcast, the Phoenix that rises from the ashes of old! That! Comic Podcast is the culmination of everything we have learned in our 7 years of Fireside, fixing the mistakes we didn’t even know we were making. While Mendte, Maurer, Mashko, Features, and Baby Huey say goodbye to our Fir...

Fireside Chats: All Good Things…

Here we are dearest Firesiders…  It’s with a heavy heart I write this. The time has come to say goodbye. We have been making this show for almost a decade and it has given us all the best memories anyone could ask for. From the places we have gone to the people, we have met- all because of our mutual love of comic books. Join the guys for part one of a special two-part issue where Mendte, Mashko, Features, Baby Huey, and Mr. Maurer reminisce about everything that made this show so special to...

Classic Fireside Chats: A Shared Universe with Ming Chen and Mike Zapcic

Welcome back Fireside Faithful! We have another treat for you today dear Firesiders, because on today’s we are joins by the Comic Book Men themselves, Creators of a Shared Universe Podcast Studio - Ming Chen and Mike Zapcic! Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Features as they chop it up with the Secret Stash guys about the comic book industry and how it’s changed, how has the stash been dealing with the pandemic, the Shared Universe Podcast journey, and much much more. You may remember Ming dubbed...

Classic Fireside Chats: Breakdown - Cable AKA SuperBaby

Hold on to your butts Firesiders! Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and P. Features are about to take you on a wild journey of clones, time travel, weird virus', child theft and much more. No, it's not a weekend at Maurer's, it' the always confusing breakdown for cable. So sit back, press play and turn it up as you prepare to learn all about Cable. (Don't forget to grab some asprin, because your head will hurt after this.) Welcome to Fireside.

Classic Fireside Chats: Tony Schiavone and Dirk Manning Put Butts in Seats

Classic Fireside Chats: Frank Caliendo

Greetings and Salutations Firesiders! Mendte and Mr. Maurer have a supersize Issue for your listening pleasure. The crew is joined by the man of a million voices Frank Caliendo. Frank talks his own superhero origin, his new podcast Comic Playground, auditioning against Jon Favreau, and much much more. (Special guest appearances by Robert Downey Jr., Donald Trump, Nic Cage, Christopher Walken, Barrack Obama, Adam Sandler, Morgan Freeman, William Shatner, Todd McFarlane, Charles Barkley, Shagg...

Classic Fireside Chats: Fireside Fight Club - Suicide Squad

The first rule of Fireside Fight Club is...damn it. We already broke the first rule. Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and P. Feature are joined by Baby Huey in their first night at Fireside Fight Club. Since it's their first night, they have to fight. Your fearless Fireside Hosts try to do the unthinkable. Take down the Suicide Squad. So in this issue the guys first pick out which members of the "Skwad" they are about to go up against. Then being as they don't have any super powers each team member ...

Classic Fireside Chats: That's Life - Joker Spoiler Review

It’s time to smile and put on a happy face Fireside faithful, let’s talk Joker. Enough time has passed to give everyone a chance to see the movie before we go on our usual spoiler heavy review/rant. Buckle up Firesiders, like the streets of Gotham, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko who is filling in for Features, as they talk about this arguably incredible, controversial masterpiece. The guys go deep into the symbolism surrounding directorial decisions, Joaqu...

Walking Dead Finale, Disney Shakeup, Avengers Leaks, & Remembering JDF - Fireside Rebirth Issue 666

Welcome back Fireside Family. That time is upon us… pumpkin pie is in the air… the Odin Sleep calls… but not before we leave you with one more before the holiday season starts! Join Mendte, Mashko, Maurer, Huey, and Features (yes the gangs all here) for an emotional show where the guys remember and celebrate the life of everyone's favorite Power Ranger, Jason David Frank for the positive influence he was. Not just as the infamous Green Ranger, but as a man. The guys first dive into the shake...

Wakanda Forever Review & Remembering Kevin Conroy - Fireside Rebirth Issue 665

Welcome back Fireside family. Today’s issue is heavy and hopeful with both Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hitting theaters, but also the tragic passing of the one true Batman, Kevin Conroy. Join Mendte, Mashko, Features, and Baby Huey as they discuss a grab bag of topics, like Transformers, Andor, and others before diving into the World of Talokan with the Kulkulkan, then celebrating the incredible contributions Kevin Conroy gave the world. Did Features have Moon Knight Maurer moments with N...

Superman, Tales of the Jedi, Andor, Guardians' Holiday Special and Baby Groot - Fireside Rebirth Issue 664

Welcome back Fireside faithful! It’s time to do that thing again. So while you're up, up, and away, grabbing your pull list, we got the inflight entertainment covered. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Maurer while the tumultuous trio talks about the rumors surrounding Steven Spielberg bringing hope back to Superman, the beauty of Tales of the Jedi, Mic drop Mashko floors Mendte with Andor theory, the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday special, plus when it’s appropriate to decorate for Christmas. So gr...

James Gunn Takes Over DC, Wakanda Forever Premiere and TOYS!! - Fireside Rebirth Issue 663

Halloween, Black Adam, Quantumania and more with Boomstick Buz - Fireside Rebirth Issue 662

It’s the time of year once again Fireside’s…. Some call it spooky season, others just simply say Halloween, here it’s time for our boy Boomstick Buz from the Living Corpse to once again open the horror crypt of bone-chilling bogeymen, bewitching black magic, blood-sucking bats, brimstone, and more. Join Mendte, Mashko, Features, and Buz Hasson as they talk about Black Adam’s DCEU debut, the Quantumania trailer with Kang, Hellraiser, Halloween Ends, the state of horror, the tragic side of fan...

Halloween Ends, She-Hulk Finale, Clerks 3, & Mephisto - Fireside Rebirth Issue 661

Welcome back Fireside faithful, family, fiends, foes, friends, and followers! It’s time once again for the weekly roundup of comic-related happenings, releases, and rumors. While late shift (throwback to the OG fans) is still on the prowl, his cousin Overtime has Maurer and Huey hostage. But you know what they say about shows and condoms… they must go on. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Features as they review Halloween Ends, Clerks 3, and the She-Hulk finale - plus news about Mephistopheles in the...

Werewolf By Night, Daredevil, New York Comic Con, Spawn - Fireside Rebirth Issue 660

Welcome back, Greetings, salutations, all that good stuff. It’s time to play another nail-biting game OF DID. MAURER. LIKE. IT?! The game of games that is filled with so many twists and turns, you would think you are watching a Hitchcock flick with M. Night. Join Mendte, Mashko, Features, and Maurer as they talk about Marvel’s Werewolf by Night, some big New York Comic Con announcements, the Super Mario Brothers trailer, Daredevil and She-Hulk, and so much more. Before you hit play, what do ...

Black Panther, Deadpool, and Spawn - Fireside Rebirth Issue 659

Welcome back Fireside faithful! Last week Ryan Reynolds let us down by announcing something big right as the show was going up, and this week is Todd Mcfarlane’s fault. Join Mendte, Mashko, Maurer, and Features as they jib jab about the latest Black Panther trailer with a much better look at Namor, Maurer laments further on his disappointment in Moon Knight since the writers proved they didn’t know the character, plus tries to guess what the Todd Father has in store for us today with his Spa...

Avengers, X-Men, ANDOR Eternals - Fireside Rebirth Issue 658

Welcome back Fireside faithful! Let’s get this out of the way… THE DEADPOOL NEWS HAS US HYPERVENTILATING! Unfortunately, they announced that a day after we recorded. Tune in next week for our thoughts on D-Pooly’s MCU debut. For now join Mendte, Maurer, Features, and Huey as they enjoy the calm before the New York Comic Con storm. The guys review the first three episodes of the new Star Wars show Andor, Quantum Leap’s reboot, the awesomeness that is AXE: Judgment Day, and reopening the MCU P...

Yackety Yack Maurer is Beepin Back - Fireside Rebirth Issue 657

Welcome back Fireside faithful! It's once again time to peruse the comicsphere for some comic-related current events…but Maurer’s back… rants and derailments abound. You have been warned. Join Mendte, Mashko, Maurer, and Baby Huey as they talk about the future of the DCU and Nightwing’s apparent importance, Constantine staring Keanu Reeves brakes through the WB chopping block, Sony pushing back release dates like Norman Osborn's hairline, ranting, raving, laughter, etc. this is a doozy so bu...

D23 Announcements! - Fireside Rebirth Issue 656

So wow the D23 announcements…. Oh right… **clears throat** Welcome back Fireside Faithful! We have a lot to talk about so we figured let’s get some Fireside familiars like Formally Felix Ry Patterson and Ian aka Shucky. Join Mendte, Mashko, Features, Ry, and Ian as they break down all the major D23 Marvel and Star Wars announcements! First the gang reviews She-Hulk, Lord of the Rings, House of the Dragon, and Cobra Kai then it’s onto the main event! Thunderbolts, Werewolf by Night, Secret In...

Twerking Through the MCU - Fireside Rebirth Issue 655

Welcome back Fireside Faithful! Twerking Maurer! That will make sense when you hit play. It’s Wednesday dear firesider… so comics and current events are afoot. It’s time to bring it all together, find the cross-section, and try to make you all laugh while doing it! Join Mendte, Mashko, Baby Huey, Features, and go Ol’ Ry as they talk about the D23 casting rumors, a new DC multiverse, Aztec Batman, Power Rangers, Joker, Stargirl, and even the controversies around the “M She U”. Plus Maurer twe...

Did the MCU Die with Iron Man? - Fireside Rebirth Issue 654

Greetings and salutations dear Firesiders, it’s that time once again. The Wednesday sun smiles upon us with the promise of new comics, new adventures, and new… well not really news… but a new show! Yeah… a new show. Join Mendte and Mashko as they hold down the fort with long-time Firesider, but newly named, Ry aka Felix Hergoood. Join the guys as they catch up on Game of Thrones’s House of the Dragon and She-Hulk, moving into D23 rumored MCU announcements and the Thunderbolts line up. The ge...

House of the Hulk - Fireside Rebirth Issue 653

Welcome back Fireside family. The world of comic-related current events seems to be taking a trip back to the familiar isles of Westeros. Even with the House of Hulks showing the world they are more than just a courtroom sitcom, nothing grabs your attention like a dragon. Join Mendte, Mashko, Baby Huey, and Mr. Maurer as they talk about the premiers of both the Game of Thrones spinoff, House of Dragons, as well as the long-awaited premier of She-Hulk. To start things off we need to revisit t...

The Future of Judgment and Vampires - Fireside Rebirth Issue 652

Welcome back to the Chat Fireside Faithful! Today’s show is a little all over the place but to be honest… when isn’t it? So while you pick up your pull list, join our scatterbrained hosts for a grab back of topics, news, breakdowns, and reviews. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Mashko as they talk about the importance of recent MCU content on future readers, Super Pets and its surprising awesomeness, Vampire hunting in Netflix’s Day Shift, some D23 announcements, and then in a twist of fate, Feature...

Discovery’s Warner Bros. Purge - Fireside Rebirth Issue 651

Greetings and salutations Fireside Family! Wednesday is as unstoppable as the Juggernaut, and in its wake of mid-week lulls we have new comics, and of course… new news. Join Mendte, Mashko, Maurer, and Baby Huey as they talk about what comic-related things required a little chat. From more news about the great Warner Brothers Discover purge, shelving more than just Batgirl, to leaked set photos from Iron Heart, the new TMNT title, Sandman on Netflix, Prey on Hulu, and much much more. So grab...

Paper Guardian Harley Girls - Fireside Rebirth Issue 650

It’s Wednesday once again my Fireside family, and while new comic books reign supreme, a little new news wouldn’t hurt either. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Maurer as they recap some of the week's biggest comic-related current events. From Amazon releasing Paper Girls, and HBOMax dropping season 3 of Harley Quinn, to Guardians Ho Ho Ho-ing around the Galaxy, Mutants on hold until 2025, and the DC film and TV lineup. So while you head out to pick up your pull list, we got plenty to talk about on t...

SDCC Recap - Fireside Rebirth Issue 649

WOW! San Diego Comic-Con is usually incredible, but there was something different about this one. It was almost like a rallying cry. Marvel proving there is a plan and to let go of your phase 4 woes, and DC set out to prove they are bigger than both the Snyderverse and Ezra Miller. Join Mendte, Mashko, Maurer, and Ian a.k.a. Shucky to break down the biggest moments from this year's Con. From Marvel announcing Phase 5 and 6 of the MCU, including a bunch of new shows and movies like the Thunde...

SDCC Rumors - Deadpool, Hulk, X-Men, and More - Fireside Chats Issue 648

Welcome back Fireside Family, I think we need to start this issue off with an apology. Features tried to talk about San Diego Comic-Con and Marvel news and we were less than supportive. Now to be fair, at the time he didn’t know anything about what was coming, but we were less than supportive. He got the last laugh because these rumors are insane! Join Mendte, Mashko, and Maurer as they recap the insanity that will apparently happen at Hall H. From Deadpool updates, Hulk taking on the world,...

Thor: Love and Thunder SPOILER Review

Thor: Love, Thunder, Butcher, Frank, and Peter - Fireside Chats Issue 647

Welcome back Fireside Family and wow… do we have a doozy for you. This issue really got away from us. The plan was to spend a little time catching up on those comic-related current events before we spend the remainder of the issue reviewing Thor: Love and Thunder. We definitely did that. No question. 2 hours worth of that. Join Mendte, Maurer, Mashko, and Features as they talk about The Boys Finale, Andrew Garfield Spider-Man rumors, Marvel at SDCC, the Punisher, and more. Then Maurer dips a...

Superman, Super Sons, and… well… Namor - Fireside Rebirth Issue 646

The boys are back in town Fireside faithful… well not THE Boys, because that’s on Fridays… I mean the guys who do this show… like Maurer.... Anyways, it’s Wednesday and those new comics go down easier with a dash of New News! Join Mendte, Maurer, Mashko, Features, and Baby Huey as they take your trip to the comic shop to the next level with some of this week's comic-related current events. From our first real good look at Namor in Black Panther 2, a new toy series making comic fans happy, bu...

Obi-Wan Kenobi Finale and Herogasms For All - Fireside Rebirth Issue 645

Ry like the Bread - Ms Marvel, The Boys, Kenobi, Thor, TMNT - Fireside Rebirth Issue 644

Welcome back Fireside family! Our hosts are dropping like Reva meeting Anakin, so like our very own Kenobi, Grizzled Ry (formally Felix Hergood) jumped in the chat to save the day! Join Mendte, Features, and Ry as they remember the incredible Tim Sale, they talk about the Kraven the Hunter controversy, review the Boy, Kenobi, and Ms. Marvel, as well as catch up on some comic-related video game news. From Shredder’s Revenge to the interactive Facebook Walking Dead show, and much more. So befo...

Crisis On and Off the Page - Fireside Rebirth Issue 643

Wednesday has become a buys nerdy day. New Comic book day, Ms Marvel, Kenobi… And in the morning the Boys are up. The middle of the week found a great way to dethrone the weekend’s hold on our excitement. So while you get ready to head to the store, or while you run some errands before you hop on Disney Plus, don’t forget your favorite place for comic-related current events. Join Mendte, Maurer, Mashko, and Features as they talk about Ezra Miller’s newest alarming actions, Black Adam’s first...

The Boys, Star Wars Controversies, and Vader - Fireside Rebirth Issue 642

It’s that time once again dear Firesiders and what a day for a new issue?! Not only do we have more Kenobi, but Ms Marvel drops today! So before you press play on those, or if you are running errands, play a little fireside catch-up and join us. Mendte, Mashko, and Maurer talk about Amazon releasing the Boys early and our thoughts on the first episodes, the recent controversies surrounding Star Wars and Moses Ingram, Todd Phillips might advise the future of DC movies, and the return of Darth...

Obi-Wan Kenobi Review and Star Wars News - Fireside Rebirth Issue 641

Welcome back Firesiders and may the force be with you! With the premiere of the OB-Wan Kenobi show and the Star Wars celebration, we have a lot to talk about from a Galaxy far far away. Join Mendte, Maurer, Mashko, and Features as they talk about some of the biggest announcements from this year's Star Wars celebration, followed by a spoiler review for Kenobi so far. Ashoka and Rebels, Tales of the Jedi with Liam Neeson and Count Dooku, Mandalorian season 3, and so much more - this was a grea...

Obi-Wan Kenobi, Daredevil, and Namor Walk into a Bar - Fireside Rebirth Issue 640

Welcome back Fireside faithful! There is no classic re-uploaded episode today, today we got that new new… That new new news. Join Mendte, Mashko, Features, and Huey as they break down some of those comic-related current events that you’ve come to expect. From Death Rangers and She-Hulks trailer to Daredevil and Namor in the MCU and of course Star Wars with Obi-Wan Kenobi dropping on Friday! Hell, we even talk Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers. So rewatch Revenge of the Sith, press play on this is...

Fireside Fight Club - The Robins - Classic Fireside

Ring the bell Firesiders! It’s time for another Fireside Fightclub - the show where your favorite hosts go toe to toe with some of comic cultures finest. We have taken on the Suicide Squad, The Guardians of the Galaxy, and the Arrowverse, but now we face our most cunning adversaries yet... the Robins. It was going to be the BatFamily, but we aren’t ready for Batman. See how Mendte, Maurer, and Features would try and take down Nightwing, Red Hood, and Red Robin using only one weapon each. Who...

Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness Review - Fireside Rebirth Issue 639

*SPOILERS* Welcome back Fireside family! Loki caused the multiverse, Spider-Man showed us it’s potential, and now Doctor Strange takes up tumbling through the maddness in his latest big screen debut! Join Mendte, Maurer, Mashko, and Features as they welcome back a guest from out own internal multiverse, Ian aka Shucky (sorry, I know you hate it.) Join the gents as the first talk about the finale to Moon Knight before diving into Marvels apparent first horror movie-ish. The gang breakdown Doc...

A Strange Multiverse, Multiple FF Directors, Remembering Neal Adams- Fireside Rebirth Issue #638

Happy Stars Wars Day Firesders and May the Fourth be with you! With just a day to go before the release of Doctor Stange and the Multiverse of Madness, the news was slim. Not because there wasn't enough, no no no... We just didn't want to come across any more spoilers. Join Mendte, Mashko, Features, and Baby Huey as they talk about the unfortunate passing of Neal Adams, the Walking Dead spinoffs, the FFs (Fantastic Four and Fast and the Furious) and their director issues, Star Trek (Happy St...

Love & Thunder, Sony & Spin Offs - Fireside Rebirth Issue 637

Welcome back Fireside Family! Greetings, Salutations, what’s up, We are Groot, the whole nine yards! It’s time once again for a chat by the Fireside! New comics means a new show! Mendte, Maurer, and Features are joined by Ry, aka Felix Hergood from the former podcast that gave us our start! The guys catch up on Moon Knight and the potentially exciting twist, the Thor Love and Thunder trailer, All-New Wolverines' new powers, maybe more Dath Vader, and an onslaught of Sony news from a new Spid...

The Batman - Fireside Rebirth Issue 636

What was new, is new again. Rebirth. Restoration. Reformation. The answer is obviously new comic book day. They were new last week and me again. I don’t think DC is doing rebirth anymore but we are! Welcome back Fireside family, today's issue has been long overdue. Since it came out into the light we have been talking about The Batman, but this time we finally recorded it. That’s right fireside family, now that it’s on HBOmax it’s time to dive into Vengence’s latest outing as the caped crusa...

Moon Knight Crows, Dino - Thors, and Family - Fireside Rebirth Issue 635

Welcome back Fireside faithful! It's new comic book day and there is no way we are leaving you with nothing to listen to on the ride to the shop! Join Mendte, Mashko, Features, and Grumpypants Maurer as they break down the week’s comic-related current events. Obviously, Maurer is talking Moon Knight... How could he not? We also tackle topics like Jurassic Worlds' new Joker, Ezra Miller and the Flash’s future, Fast and the Furious, Thor 4 toy leaks, the Crow reboot, and more! So suit up, and ...

Maurer’s Moon Knight - Fireside Rebirth Issue 634

Welcome back Fireside Faithful! There are questions that have plagued mankind for a millennium. What is most of the universe made out of? What is the meaning of life? Who built the pyramids? Well, the time has come to answer one of the most recent, but as important, and the one you all want to know… Did Maurer like Moon Knight? That’s right Firesiders, Join Mendte, Mashko, and Maurer as they play a little catch up. The gang talks about Cody Rhodes and Wrestlemania, Morbius, Batman, and the r...

Moon Knight Breakdown - Fireside Classics

What better way to celebrate the release of Moon Knight on Disney+ with a classic issue of Fireside Chats. This issue was released back in August of 2019 well before any real information about the show was available. In fact, at the time of this recording we didn’t even know that Oscar Isaac would be taking on the role. Enjoy this look back at our show and gain some knowledge about the character. You saw this coming Firesiders. With all the excitement around D23 and the announcement of a Fi...

Mark McKenna Interview - Fireside Chats Issue 633

Happy Wednesday dear Firesiders! New comic book day is enough reason to celebrate, but we have a special issue to go with you while you pick up your pull list or fill your kart online. In today’s issue, the guys are joined by legendary inker, artist, writer, and more - comic book great Mark McKenna! Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Features as they explore Mark’s 30 plus year career as a comic book inker, credited on more than 600 books and 12,000 pages across Marvel, DC, and more. Mark has work...

Four Horsemen With H. Eric "Cornboy" Mayse - Fireside Rebirth Issue 632

Greetings and Salutations dear Firesiders! Legendary surfer Clay Marzo once said that “Waves are toys from god.” Well our next guest knows a little something about that. From starting at McFarlane Toys, to paralleling his former boss and starting a company, Four Horsemen studio, H. Eric “Cornboy” Mayse has has made waves in the toy market for decades. Join Mendte, Maurer, Features, and Baby Huey as they chat with this Titan of Plastic about his start, the partnership with Mattel and He-Man, ...

The Art of Comedy of Nicholas Brendon - Fireside Rebirth Issue 631

When this guest comes to town you know we need to throw an explicit warning right at the top! Welcome back Firesiders! We have a special show for you today as the guys sit down with the Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Criminal Minds Star, creator of the infamous hand baby, Xander himself, Nicholas Brendon! Nicky joins Mendte, Maurer, and Features to talk about his newest venture into the world of fine art. The gang talks about many of his different pieces (see them at NickyBrendon.com, and our...

Morbius Trailer, New Avengers, MCU Theories and Superman & Lois - Fireside Rebirth 630

Welcome back Fireside family, greetings and salutations! It’s time for some comic-related current events, and even throw Mendte talks too damn much, the crew has plenty to chat about from around the comicsphere. Join Mendte, Maurer, Features, and Baby Huey as they talk about Jason Aaron's new Avengers team, the final Morbius trailer, revisiting some old mutant/ MCU fan theories because of Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, and with how good Superman and Lois is, how can the CW fix...

The Multiverse of Fan Service - Fireside Rebirth Issue 629

Welcome back Fireside Faithful for the 4th chapter of our Rebirth. All will be explained. Until then we have to talk about the Super Bowl… trailers I mean... to be clear. That’s right dear Firesiders it’s time to break down that amazing Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness trailer and unravel the hype and concern like the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak yelling at America Chavez. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Mashko as they take the trailer apart, as well as Moon Knight, Peacemaker’s finale, and the le...

Boba’s Finale, DC 2022 Movies, Jurassic World, No thank you Gambit - Fireside Rebirth Issue 628

Greetings and salutations Fireside family! Let’s address the strange multiversal elephant in the room… The Doctor Strange trailer dropped hours before we recorded this so tune in next week for a breakdown. As for today's show - Mendte talks about Jurassic World’s new trailer, Maurer talks about the bullet we dodged with Channing Tatum’s Gambit movie, Mashko talks about DC’s 2022 movie lineup, and Feature talks about the Book of Boba Fett Finale! So sure… what the Doctor Strange trailer again...