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Fall of the Knight & Moon | Fireside Chats Issue 579

Back to the Movies - Fireside Chats Issue 578

Welcome back Fireside Faithful! As the world starts to open back up, the thing I think most of us over here are the most excited about is the weekly trip to the movies. The lazy side in all of us loved getting them from HBOMAX or renting, but something was missing. Well, we can’t wait to get back into those seats, so we figured we would talk about what to be excited about for the remainder of 2021 if you are a comic fan heading to the theater. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Mashko as they talk abo...

Who Watches the Watcher? - Fireside Chats Issue 577

Welcome back to the Wednesday show Fireside Family! It’s new news time once again, and we aim to deliver. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Mashko as they talk about the comic related current events you have come to expect. While Marvel enters the Dark Ages, DC goes from Infinite to Beyond (Yes, Batman), Venom gets a new Spawn inspired host, Ms. Marvel and Black Manta get new books, Titans season 3 trailer, and the first look at multiple DC movies costumes, from Shazam to Supergirl. Welcome to Firesi...

Loki Episode 2 Review - Fireside Chats Issue 576

We had other plans for today's show Firesders. We had a game, it was going to be a lot of fun… THEN LOKI EP 2 DROPPED AND CHANGED EVERYTHING! So now it's time to jump back into some exhausting TVA propaganda with glorious purpose. ***SPOILER ALERT*** Join Mendte, Mashko, and special guest Felix Hergood of the Emergent Gamer Podcast (Celebrating their 300th episode! Go give them a listen!), as they talk about how this new episode changes what we knew… or more accurately how fast it was going ...

Guardians of a Fever Dream - Fireside Chats Issue 575

Welcome back Fireside Faithful! It Comic Relate Current Events Day so let the new news fly! Join Mendte, Mashko, and Baby Huey as they sum up some of the best happenings the ComicSphere has to offer. From Doctor Doom opening the Darkhold, to Emilia Clarke’s first comic book, to Harley Quinn and Batman the selfish lover. From our first look at Jane Foster’s Thor in Love and Thunder#LoveandThunder to the Toxic Avenger, to the Flash movie from two worlds, and so much more. With so much to talk...

Fireside Chats Issue 574: Loki Ep. 1 Review

The time is now Firesiders…. well, and ‘was‘… or even ‘soon’ I guess… I don’t know man, time works differently in the TVA! That’s right, we are burdened with a glorious purpose and that is to review the first episode of Loki on Disney Plus! Join Mendte, Mashko, and Baby Huey as they break down the first episode of Loki. ***SPOILER ALERT*** we keep it spoiler-free at first but that goes out the window quickly. What did we think? What does the show mean for the MCU moving forward? Is it Mephis...

Fireside Chats Issue 573: Mendte and Mr. Maurer Have Plans

Welcome back Fireside Faithful! We missed you! After taking a needed break last week to be with family on Memorial Day, we are back with that sweet, sweet, New News! Join Mendte, Maurer, and Mashko as they talk about Zoop, which may or may not be cool for creators, Ghost Spider Rider, Loki reactions, Batwing, Shazam, Super-Pets, and so much more. Let's not waste time, if you read to this point you might as well just press play and get the show started. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Classics: Fireside Fight Club - Suicide Squad

With the new Suicide Squad releasing later this month, we wanted to revisit the original Fireside Fight Club from way back in 2016. Remember though, 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 on 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. Takedown the Suicide Squad.

Fireside Classics: Chatting with Todd McFarlane

Welcome to another classic issue of Fireside Chats, Fireside Faithful! As we take a few days to regroup and get ready for next week’s Loki release. We wanted to revisit a very special issue with you. Join Mendte and Mr. Maurer as they partner with Frank Caliendo, John Holmberg, and Scott Long to interview the amazing Todd McFarlane! In this special two-parter issue, Mendte and Maurer pick up where the Caliendo Cast leaves off. Check them out for the first half of the interview where they tal...

Fireside Chats Issue 572: M.O.D.O.R.K.

Greetings and solutions Fireside family, it's topic time. With HULU releasing the only surviving defender, M.O.D.O.K. We figured today's topic would be a twofer - Breakdown and Review. Join Mendte, Maurer, and, Mashko as they talk about the origins of the giant head in the doomsday chair, where you may have seen him before, and what we thought of the Hulu show. So watch a couple of episodes because we are in *SPOILER* territory here. A *SPOILER ALERT* is in effect. So hop into your favorite ...

Fireside Chats Issue 571: Shouldn't This Be A Riddler Issue?

Welcome back Fireside Faithful, to a Wednesday like no other… except all the Wednesdays that you have listened to us in the past. It’s a lot like that… just with newer news! Join Mendte, Maurer, and Mashko as they deliver a piping hot casserole of the comic-related current events. From Miles Morales turning 10, to the awesome Eternals trailer, Set photos from Thor, Flash kicking off season 8 with a crossover event, and so much more. Grab a plate AKA headphones and get yourself some. Don’t th...

Fireside Chats Issue 570: Killin' Corpses with Buz Hasson

Welcome back Firesiders! With the release of Zack Snyders Army of the Dead, we thought it would be fun to grab Buz from the Living Corpse and talk about Zombie Related comic events you should check out when you finish. Join Mendte, Maurer, Mashko, and the aforementioned zombie/comic guru, Buz, as they break down some of the best zombie stories in comics. From which books are recommend, what influenced Buz, Dead World, Walking Dead, and so much more. Welcome… to… Fir…Brainssss…

Fireside Chats Issue 569: Composed Peace

Welcome back Fireside Family! Wednesday, new comic book day, yada yada, there are a lot of names, but around here it’s all about the Comic Related Current Events! Join Mendte, Maurer, and Mashko as they talk about Naomi’s impact on the Justice League, Heroes Reborn aka Marvel’s DC, Loki, Black Widow, Spider-Man 3 leaks, and so much more. Let's not waste time and just get into it. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 568: I Can't Believe its Not Carnage

Welcome back Fireside Family. With the drop of the Venom 2 trailer, we thought it would be fitting to do a Carnage Breakdown. Little did we know how much pent-up animosity Mendte had with the first movie, and his fears of Cletus Kasady being PG13. Join Mendte, Mashko, and West Cost Fireside Captain, the Barbarian of Comic Books, Corban. Long-time listeners will remember him, if not... he explains it. Join the trio as they explain who Carnage is, what makes him different from Venom, his sadis...

Fireside Chats Issue 567: Venom Againom

Greetings and salutations Fireside Faithful! New News and Comic related current events from around the comicsphere are why we have Wednesdays. It was a bagged and boarded ritual for over half a decade, so even with 2 hosts, the show goes on as it’s been written in history. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Mashko as they repeatedly say Hello and kick it a couple of times, bringing this week’s comic happenings. From another new Captain America to Jupiter’s Legacy, and a Monkey Assassin. Oh yeah, and T...

Fireside Chats Issue 566: Fight Club - Falcon Cap, Winter Soldier, US Agent

Welcome back Fireside Faithful, it’s time to revisit a Fireside classic. Over the years we have taken on some formidable bagged and boarded foes, and arguably lost them all…. Except maybe Thanos (Crazy sounding, I know). Well, today it’s time to dust off Fight Club and take on our New MCU Captain America, Winter Soldier, and US Agent from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Baby Huey, where they go toe to toe with the flying star-spangled man and friends armed with on...

Fireside Chats Issue 565: Set you Phase 4s to Stun

Did you all get the chills and a little choked up when you say the Phase 4 teaser too? Yeah... so did we. Welcome back Fireside faithful! It’s Wednesday again, and while plenty is happening around the comicsphere, there is one thing the rises above the rest. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Baby Huey as they break down the Marvel Studios Celebrates the Movies... AKA our first real look at Phase 4! Oh, and some other things, Invincible, X-Men, a new Avenger, Flash at Wayne Manor, and Kamala Khan. We ...

Fireside Chats Issue 564: Falcon and The Winter Soldier Review

The mantel has been passed Firesiders, we have a new Captain… well that's not a psychopath. It's time to talk about Falcon and the Winter Soldier! At this point we have all see it, but if not here is your ***SPOILER WARNING***. Join Mendte, Maurer, Mashko, and Features as they break down the journey of our New Captain America! The guys discuss John Walker’s US Agent arc, Falcon’s transformation into Cap, Bucky’s redemption, Isaiah Bradley, Zemo, and the potential leaders of the MCU‘s Dark Av...

Fireside Chats Issue 563: Nothing But Trouble

Wednesday is upon us once again, dear Firesiders. It’s time for a heavy dose of those comic related current events that this day foretold. So as you make it to the comic shop, join Mendte, Maurer, and Mashko as they talk about last week's best comic happenings. From Blade joining the UN, and Symbiot Spider-Man heading through some trippy crossroads with Hulk, to Captain America 4 being announced, and the Greek Gods crashing Thor Love and Thunder. And that’s just the tip of Mount Olympus. So ...

Fireside Chats Issue 562: Invincible Review

It’s time to talk invincible. Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko give their spoiler filled opinions and reviews of Prime Video’s Invincible based on the Robert Kirman comic starring Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, J.K. Simmons, Zazie Beets, Mark Hamill, Zachary Quinto, Seth Rogen, Ross Marquand, Fred Tatasciore, Jon Hamm and more.

Fireside Chats Issue 561: Keeping Up With The Spidermann's

Welcome back to the Wednesday show Fireside faithful! It's Comic Related Current Events time once again, and there were enough comic book happenings to pack this show solid. That's just my way of saying we went overtime again. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Maurer are the talk about Batman's #1 outselling itself, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier cameo, the Shang-She trailer, Wolverine vs the undead, Game of Thrones secret invasion, and so much more. Grab your keys, a mask, head to the comic shop,...

Fireside Chats Issue 560: King in Black Review

***SPOILER ALERT***The King arrived, and a king has fallen dear Firesiders! We promised the King in black, and that’s what you are going to get today! Now that Donny Cate’s epic has concluded, it’s time to talk about what this means for the marvel universe. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Baby Huey as they recap and review the battle of Knull and the Heroes of Earth. From the biggest moments, and our favorite parts, to the ramifications, and where this book lands in the realm of Venom. He is here. ...

Fireside Chats Issue 559: Oscar Pascal - the Moondalorian

It’s that time once again fireside faithful! New News, Comic related current events, yadda, yadda… It’s that thing we have been doing on Wednesdays for like 5 years now. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Baby Huey as they recap the recent comic happenings from around the bagged and boarded world. From Marvel’s newest Phoenix, a big cameo on Falcon and the Winter Soldier, More Snyderverse hashtags, a new Moon Knight book, and so much more. Let’s just hit play… if you read this far you might as well. W...

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

Fireside Chats Issue 558: Let's Stay On Brand

It’s Wednesday and for Firesiders that means it’s time for some News. Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and the Mighty Mashko as they get you up to speed. Find out what the crew thinks about the latest trailer drops (Black Widow, Loki, and Long Halloween), Mendte tries to get everyone up to speed on the latest Lock & Key news with a dash of Sandman. Mr. Maurer brings everyone up to date with Ghost Rider’s latest stories and a quick history lesson. Meanwhile Mashko let’s everyone know “who we be” whil...

Fireside Chats Issue 557: It's THE Falcon and the Winter Soldier Spoiler Review

Guess who’s Cap, Cap again. John Walker’s Cap tell a friend. Not my Cap, not my cap, not my Cap, where to begin? That’s right Firesiders, we are talking THE Falcon and The Winter Soldier today. Join Mr. Maurer, Mashko, and returning guest host Baby Huey as they break down the first two episodes of TFATWS (That is way to long of a title). Giving first impressions, talking easter eggs, theories, and a fandom that just doesn’t get it. Welcome to Fireside!

Fireside Chats Issue 556: Here's the News

Welcome back Fireside Faithful! The guys from Toying Around are back to talk some NEW NEWS! Today we talk about how Comic-Con is back…..or is it? We also have news on Batman’s new sidekick, Sebastian Stan reveling the only way he will play Luke Skywalker, and one of Mr. Maurer’s favorite Bat-Villains might get him to start watching Batwoman. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 555: Snyder Cut Spoiler Review

Hello there Firesiders. Welcome to a dark and moody issue of Fireside Chats. We’ve decided to only release this issue on 8 Tack tape in honor of our topic. That’s right, we are reviewing The Snyder Cut of Justice League. Mr. Maurer interviews Mendte, Mashko, Baby Huey, and Features to get their insights on the film and have an open discussion about if it’s a good movie or just better than the Joss-Tice League. So sit back for a 12 hour cut of Fireside Chats.

Fireside Chats Issue 554: Getting Some Strange

Welcome back Fireside Faithful! It's new news day, but it's also something more. I can't put my finger on it, but it just feels right. Mendte, Maurer, Mashko are here… Huey is on the comms… But it feels like something more. Nostalgic, like all the puzzle pieces are here. We talk about a new Predator book, Iron Man's reckless new ability, DC price jump, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Black Widow…. But there is something more. I guess you will just have to listen to understand. Welcome to Fire...

Fireside Chats Issue 553: Superman Saves the CW

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s amazing how many people need glasses! Welcome to Fireside and join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko as they talk Superman and Lois. CW’s latest DC property and it’s savior of the Arrow-less Arrow-Verse. The crew talks spoilers and recaps the first three episodes (kinda) and then jump into their thoughts on the impact the show has and will make for future shows. Welcome to Fireside

Fireside Chats Issue 552: The Big Spoon of Comic News

Greetings and Salutations Firesiders! It’s Wednesday and you know what that means. Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko as they get you up to speed on all the latest from the comic-sphere. The crew talks about Spider-Man selling out on IG and Twitch, First Reviews on The Snyder Cut and Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Endgame’s dethroning and more comic related current events then you will know what to do with. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 551: Wandavision Final Thoughts

This is the end, beautiful friend, the end. Pour some out for the end of WandaVision. Then plug in your headphones, turn up the volume, and press play on this SPOILER filled Issue of Fireside Chats. Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko are joined by Baby Huey to recap the WandaVision finale and give their thoughts on the series as a whole. Who was satisfied? Who Loved it? Who Hated it? Who can understand Mendte’s micro machines rant at the end? Find out here! Welcome to Fireside!

Fireside Chats Issue 550: THWEP You Got What I Need

It’s Wednesday Firesiders! Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko as they bring you all of the comic related current events. They crew chats about tons of news coming from the comic-sphere like Spider-Man’s new costumes on page and screen, Suicide Squads new leader, swole Jane Foster, and WandaVision’s Agatha reflecting on her punishment. All this and more. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 549: WandaVision Episode 8 Spoiler Review

The end is nigh! Join Mr. Maurer, Mashko, and Baby Huey as they break down the second to last episode of WandaVision. SPOILERS AHEAD! The guys chat about the episode, talk a few easter eggs, and predict what they think will happen in todays finale and beyond. Welcome to Fireside!

Fireside Chats Issue 548: Getting the Band Back Together

Join our hosts for this week’s comic book news podcast as they review stories including how Deadpool is turning 30. Discuss the current state of Superman across television and film. Examine some recently released Falcon and Winter Soldier action sequences and last but certainly not least, analyze a cryptic tweet from Bubba Ho-Tep himself, Bruce Campbell.

Fireside Chats Issue 547: Michael Keaton and Christopher Reeve Eat Turtle Soup

Welcome back Firesiders! It's time for the New News… Comicsphere happenings… Comic Related Current Events… you know the deal. It’s Wednesday and with new comics, coms new news. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Mashko as they go into an avalanche of news stories over the last few weeks. From a Turtle of the teenage, mutant variety biting the dust, Batman and Superman diving into our childhoods for new stories, finding out who the God of Light is in the King in Black, the new Supergirl’s town, and so ...

Fireside Chats Issue 546: The Gunn Show

Greetings and Salutations fellow Firesiders! It’s that time again and we have another “Friend of Fireside” the hardest working man in the Comic-Sphere, Mr. Garrett Gunn joins up with Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko to chat about just a few of his upcoming projects and more. Get an update on the Franklin and Ghost animated series, get debriefed on the latest happenings in the realm of WarCorns and then meet up with a “Butchered King” as Garrett takes us to a new world he has dreamed up. All ri...

Fireside Classics Issue 299: Dolores the Ringworm and other Songs by Nicholas Brendon

Fireside Classics Issue 299: Dolores the Ringworm and other Songs by Nicholas Brendon

Friend of Fireside Nicholas Brendon slipped on ice about a week ago and is now currently in the operation room getting spinal surgery. To help support him we thought we would rerelease our interview with him from Big Apple Comic Con, and while you laugh at the absurdity of this issue, consider donating to his hospital funds to help get him back on his feet. below if our original write up from a few years back, as well as a link to his recovery fund. Greetings and Salutations Firesiders. Men...

Fireside Chats Issue 545: Entering the Ring Dastardly Dirk Manning

Now let me tell you something Firesiders! We got one bade dude with us today. The Maniacal Madman Mendte and the “Master of Mean” Mr. Maurer being escorted to the ring by “Make Money” Mashko to face an opponent that they haven’t seen in quite a while. Bringing news and putting “Butts in Seats” the Dastardly Dirk Manning joins the crew to talk Comics, Wrestling, Kickstarter and Ice Cream. So what you gonna do when Welcome to Fireside comes rolling over you!

Fireside Chats Issue 544: Here's the news...

So it’s Wednesday. There’s some news. Kinda, well… Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko as they give it the old college try and bring you the New News. From Jared Leto’s new new new new take on Joker, Tom Holland confirming that he is the ONLY Spider-Man in the next movie, and our hot take on the latest Falcon and Winter Soldier trailer. All that and more bickering than an old married couple. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 543: WandaVision Eps 3 & 4 Review with Juliette and Frank Caliendo

Spoilers! Spoilers! Spoilers! You know what that means. No, it’s not a Fast and Furious reunion. Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko as they are joined by Ms. Mojo JoJo herself Juliet Caliendo and her plucky sidekick Mr. Frank Caliendo to review episodes 3 & 4 of WandaVision. So get ready, with Frank you never know who else may join the party. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 542: That's Mr. Maurer If You're Nasty

Welcome back Fireside Faithful! We are stocked up on the newest of News from the last week so let’s not beat around the bush. Join Mendte, Mr Maurer, and Mashko once again as they breakdown all those weekly comic book happenings. From Jeff the Sharks rescue by the Wu Tang Clan, Peacemaker on Fallon, Wandavision’s guest spot on their poster, set photos from Thor Love and Thunder, and so much more. With our further ado, let’s do further as the kids say... what?... they don’t say that?... well ...

Fireside Chats Issue 541: X-Vote (For Strong Guy)

Hello and Welcome to Fireside! To hear all about Marvel’s latest marketing event, please press play. To hear Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko debate the coolness of Strong Guy, please press play. To hear Mendte use the term Baby Curl 483 times, please press play. To find out who you should vote for, please press play. If you are a Firesider, please press play. If you just want to be up to date on the latest topics in the comic-sphere, Welcome to Fireside!

Fireside Chats Issue 540: Robot Dangly Bits and the News

It’s Wednesday folks. You know what that means, don’t you? Time for some New News, well sort of. Listen it may not be NEWS NEWS, but it’s at least new…kinda. Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko as they talk about Marvel’s Heroes Reborn, Zack Snyders latest statement, and find out where Brian Michael Bendis is going next! All that plus an in depth discussion on the anatomy of marble statues and robot dangly bits. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 539: WandaVision Review (Eps 1 & 2 Spoilers)

Well Hello, Hello, Hello Firesiders! Can we invite you in to our “Pad” for a nightcap and some chit chat? Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko as they give you that “Apple Butter”. If you “Got the Zorros” about spoilers, then you may want to hit pause until you “Know What’s Buzzin’ Cuzzin”. Cause the guys don’t want to be “Party Poopers” but they can’t wait to recap all they saw on WandaVision. Listen close as they break down the show, behind the scenes facts, easter eggs, and spins some swee...

Fireside Chats Issue 538: Good Boy Boop Nose

Look, it’s a big day. There is a lot going on. We get it. When you are ready for a break, we got you. Let that other new news (whether Maurer likes it or not) add a little escape on your way to work, or on a break to laugh, talk comics, and get back to it. Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko as they breakdown those Comicsphere happenings from the last week. From Future State casualties and heroes breaking bad, to Spider-Man 3 set photos and what the boys have planned for season 3. It’s a new...

Fireside Chats Issue 537: What’d We Miss?

We are back Fireside Family! It feels so good to say that. Luckily we didn’t miss much... did we? Wait... what about Luke? Knull did what in King in Black? What happened to the DC multiverse? You’re joking right? HE IS DEFINITELY IN THE MCU?!? Well... apparently he have a lot to go over. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Mashko as they play catch-up while brining you that new news you have come to expect in this extra long come back special. From our thoughts on Wonder Woman 84, and the finale of the...

Fireside Chats Issue 536: From "Beep-You's" and the New News to some "Thank-You's" from the Fireside Crew

Welcome back Fireside Family! It’s the day before Thanksgiving and we just want to say Thank YOU! Yes you. The one reading this. You make this dream of ours possible and worth chasing. You give this show reason and purpose. So from everyone at Fireside, thank you for the support, and sticking with us, even as the world burns. On todays show we have good news, necessary news, and of course… new news. Join Mendte, Maurer, Baby Huey, and Mashko as they talk about all those Comicsphere happening...

Fireside Chats Issue 535: Mandalorian Chapters 11 and 12 Review

Surprise! Welcome to the unexpected Saturday show! I know. I was surprised when Maurer said we’d be doing this as well.... but here we are! We have been reviewing the first couple of Mandalorian episode this season, so we have to talk about Chapter 11 and 12. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Maurer (for the first 20 or so minutes...he didn’t watch Chapter 12) as they talk about both episodes importance to the greater Star Wars Universe. Welcome to Fireside.