Fireside Chats - Comic Book Podcast

Fireside Chats Issue 393: Not Endgame Spoilers

Ok Firesiders, I know we are all still on Endgame spoilers lock down and we can’t/shouldn’t really talk about it yet. Saturday’s show is right around the corner, and we have a surprise for you. Until than let’s get into the sweet, sweet new news. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Features as they breakdown those weekly comic book happenings. The Batman Who Laughs had a big week, and unfortunately so did Wally West. Plus the Spider-Verse is spilling over into TV! We got a some stuff to talk about. Wel...

Fireside Chats Issue 392: Endgame Spoiler Free Review

OHMYGOD OHMYGOD OMG... It’s finally here Firesiders! Avengers Endgame is finally in theaters and everyone is losing their minds over it, us included. With a near perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, and obviously plenty of reviews to back it up, its time we add ours to the mix. Join Mendte and Maurer as they give their thoughts on the MCU’s crescendo and if it lives up the the hype. All while staying as spoiler free as humanly possible. We waited a long time for this so let’s just jump into it....

Fireside Chats Issue 391: Justin Hammerthumbs

Firesiders! We are all excited. It’s almost here. Before we all lose ourselves in Endgame tomorrow, let’s take a look at some of that sweet, sweet, new news that will absolutely get overshadowed once Avengers drops. Even though Mendte, Maurer, and Features said “Beep it! We’ll do it live” for the first time as a collective, if you missed it Monday, no worries, all you need to do is press play to catch up. Things like the Swamp Thing teaser, Star Lord spoilers, Conan gets a piece of Venom...m...

Fireside Chats Issue 390: Hellboy Spoiler Review

***Spoiler Alert*** Ok Firesiders, you either saw the movie at this point or you opted out. Either way, I think it’s time we talk about the new Hellboy. The movie has been out long enough that if you were going to see it you would have. If you haven’t, you won’t mind today’s spoiler filled issue because you weren’t going anyway. We have all seen the reviews and the low scores, but how do Mendte, Maurer and returning newly appointed sidekick, Felix Hergood of the Emergent Gamer Podcast feel a...

Fireside Chats Issue 389: Going Deeper into the News

Welcome back Fireside Faithful! It’s Wednesday so it’s our time. It’s our day from new comics and new news. The boys are back in town and we have a lot to go over. Mendte, Maurer, and Features are back in their Wednesday best (beep Sunday), here to talk about this week in comic happenings. The Turtles got an awesome Gotham redesign, Blade and Logan go claw to fang, Godspeed makes his glorious debut, and so much more. We are just wasting time at this point. Press play. Welcome to Fireside. Yo...

Fireside Chats Issue 388: Shazam! Spoiler Review

***Spoiler Warning*** Shazam! Ok. Now that I have your attention, I think it’s time for we review this year’s 2nd Captain Marvel and another major hit for DC. Join Mendte, Features, and Emergent Gamer host/ Comic book movie aficionado- Felix Hergood. Maurer being very Maurer, he still haven’t seen it. But alas, the show must go on. How does Shazam stack up to the comic? How does it stack up with the rest of the DCEU? What does it say for the future of Shazam? Say those manic words Fireside F...

Fireside Chats Issue 387: They Say It's Your Birthday

Greetings and salu-BEEPING-tations Firesiders! Its Wednesday once more so let’s break up the monotony with a little of the sweet sweet new news. Fireside is running at full strength as Mendte, Maurer, Features, and Baby Huey are back together to bring you those weekly comic book happenings. With Loki’s hammer time, Deadpool creating Batman, Another Walking Dead Show rises from the grave of Preacher, Endgame, Shazam, and much more. At this point you know the drill. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 386: The Beginning of the Endgame

A day late and a trailer short. You may be asking yourself, “Why the hell didn’t those three ding bats didn’t talk about the new Avengers trailer?” Well first off, stop being rude to both our hosts and those sky puppies. Second, we thought it deserved it’s own issue. Join Mendte, Maurer, Features as they brake down the newest Endgame trailer and a few theories to what the hell is happening. We are in the Endgame not. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 385: Dope-N-Dark

Greetings and Salutations Fireside Faithful. Welcome to Wednesday again. By now we are sure you know what that means, it’s time for NEW NEWS (You just read that in Features voice). This week Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and P. Features have major stories from all over the Comic-Sphere. News like Matt Ryan looking to bring Constantine to DC Universe’s Swamp Thing, Todd McFarlane’s Jim Lee announcement, and Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker appearing in another DC film. All this plus much much more. Find out if ...

Fireside Chats Issue 384: Titan Consumed

Endgame is almost here Fireside Faithful, so it’s time to start preparing. Who better to start with than the Mad Titan himself, Thanos. Last year Marvel released a book called Titan Consumed, which is the official MCU origin for the Intergalactic Warlord. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Features as they talk about the the novel and summarize the main plot points. How does it differ from the comics? How did he learn about the stones? Is it worth your time? Jump in and find out where the mad Titan ca...

Fireside Chats Issue 383: Earth 2 Motley Crue

What’s up Firesiders! It’s time for some New News! Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and P. Features as they talk about all of the latest comic related current events. Well not all of the latest, just the stuff that interests them. Tune in to hear all about Marvel’s 3 Major Announcements from C2E2, Idris Elba’s new comic movie, Black Widow’s movie villian, and much much more. Welcome to Fireside!

Fireside Chats Issue 382: Are we really doing a Doom Patrol Issue?

So with the DC Universe shaping up to be a pretty solid streaming service, we thought we should talk about one of the lesser known, but wildly entertaining shows: Doom Patrol. Welcome back Fireside Faithful, and join us while we break down the first Misfit family in comics. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Features as they breakdown the likes of Robotman, Crazy Jane, Elasti-Girl, The Negative Man, and more. It’s going to get a little weird. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 381: Boom Boom Boom Make You Say Bay-O Bay-O

Welcome back Fireside Family! It’s Wednesday so it’s time for a little of that sweet sweet new news. All those “Comic related current events” (it’s easier to type than say apparently) you have come to expect. Join Mendte, Maurer, and P. Features as they bring you the most awesome of those comic centered happenings. Could there be a connection with DC comics biggest two events? Could there be more to the Silver Surfer getting a new book? What about those Walking Dead scars? How could the Fox ...

Fireside Chats Issue 380: Capt. Marvel Gets Spoiled

***Spoilers Alert*** Ok Firesiders, we have all had a chance to see it so it’s time for us to talk about Captain Marvel. Carol Danvers is officially in the MCU and it’s time to see what the guys thought. Join Mendte, Maurer, Features, and Baby Huey as they review Marvels latest hit. How does it stack up to the comic origin? Nick Fury’s eye. Goose’s appetite. The Skrulls. Mar Vel. And that mid credit scene! After you see Marvel Studios newest Captain, come back and press play. Welcome to Fire...

Fireside Chats Issue 379: I'm Gonna Be an X-Man

Better late than never Firesiders! After some tweaking we are finally ready for a little bit of that new news you have come to expect on Wednesday’s! That’s right, join Mendte, Maurer, and Features as they gush over Doomsday Clock, Joker coming and going, Arrow bidding his farewell, and Captain Marvel going higher, further, and faster at the box office! We have wasted enough time. Let’s do this. Welcome to Fireside!

Fireside Chats Issue 378: Captain Marvel and Her Marvelous History

Some of you have seen it. Some of you haven’t... but we could all use a refresher on who is Carol Danvers. Yes Fireside Faithful, Captain Marvel is in theaters so we figured a breakdown was in order. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Features as they breakdown the origins of Marvels newest MCU contender. How did she join the fray? How was her origin retconned? Plus how is it that she is at the forefront of the Marvel world when she has historically been a somewhat unpopular character. Before you see ...

Fireside Chats Issue 377: Swappin' Puddin'

Welcome back Fireside Family! With another Wednesday mean another round of news from our beloved Comicsphere. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Features as they not only give you the news, but make seemingly normal words feel very inappropriate. As Casey Jones so elegantly put it in the first Turtles movie. “It’s a talent.” Join these haggard host as they talk about the dumbest Disney/Marvel rumor, Constantine might get the respect he deserves, Lego screwing up again, and the new Shazam and Hellboy t...

Fireside Chats Issue 376: Now Back to the News

We’re back to basics here at Fireside Studios Fireside Faithful! The news is new and were full of it. Read into that anyway you’d like. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Features as the bring you the happenings from around the Comicsphere. We have a lot to go over. How did Wolverine got back into the marvel comics universe? Why would someone send death threats over Venom? And what happened that lead to Shazam coming to the aid of Captain Marvel? Find out after you hit play. Welcome to Fireside!

Fireside Chats Issue 375: Frank Caliendo's Fireside Chat

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...

Fireside Chats Issue 374: Butler Monkey and His Looney Toonies

Rejoice Firesiders for he has returned! No, we aren’t talking about Second Coming (Well not in this instance). We are talking the return of Mr. Maurer, Join the tenacious team of Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Features as they bring you all of the news from the Comic-Sphere. Such as Batman’s Adventures with the Ninja Turtles coming to the silver screen, Netflix putting a final nail in their Marvel coffin, and Conan and his team of Avengers. All this and more. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 373: Emergent Fireside

Still no Maurer Fireside Faithful, so that means there is one topic that’s no longer off limits... Video Games. Thats right Firesiders, Mendte and Features are back at Emergent Gamer Studios and joined by Felix Hergood to talk what 2019 will look like for us in the bagged and boarded community. What’s games are confirmed this year, what’s games are rumored to be announced, and what characters deserve to get the Spider-Man PS4 treatment. So while you complete the final DLC missions, press pla...

Fireside Chats Issue 372: Some True OGs

Beep You! Ok I got one in here somewhere. Maurer is not here and it didn’t feel like the show was ready to post with out at least one. The show goes on Fireside Faithful, and Features and Mendte are ready to rise to the challenge. Joined by fellow OG podcast host Felix Hergood of the Emergent Gamer Podcast, Mendte channels his inner Maurer, converting his “Hello! Hello! Hello!” to “Grumble. Grumble. Grumble.” With every Wednesday, we have some new news and our plucky point of views. From The...

Fireside Chats Issue 371: Passing the Claws

We made it to the weekend Fireside Faithful! And before it truly gets going, let’s take a break and talk about what we all can’t wait for - the X-Men in the MCU... more importantly Wolverine! As we know, the hunt is on for Hugh Jackman’s replacement so that got us wondering, how are they going to bring him into our favorite cinematic universe? More importantly what does that mean for Mutants and their introduction as well? Join Mendte, Maurer, and Features as they go over their thoughts and ...

Fireside Chats 370: Phase Through This

Hello internets and Fireside Faithful! It’s Wednesday and we know what that means! New comics and new news! Yes Firesiders the tradition continues as Mendte, Maurer, and Feature take their posts and deliver a show for the ages... or par for the course... more likely the latter. Maurer breaks down what’s going down Doctor Strange and Azrael, while Mendte talks Spider-Man, and Walking dead, and Features taking us home with Batfleck, and Kitty Pride. We have a lot to go over so let’s stop wasti...

Fireside Chats Issue 369: Toying with Fire

Hello, Hello, hel…..(record scratch)..What’s going on Firesiders! It’s a whole new world here at Fireside Studio. Mendte and Features have been locked out and the guys from Toying Around have taken control of the booth. So join Mr. Maurer, Baby Huey, and Mashko as they introduce the Fireside Faithful to the world of Toying Around. Get the story on what makes three grown men fight four year olds for Ninja Turtles and what pieces of plastic make Maurer mad! Plus some Toy news. So….Welcome ...

Fireside Chats Issue 368: Hashtag Murder Count

Welcome back Fireside Faithful! It’s Wednesday and With is come the traditional newest of the news (no matter what tone Features says it in). Leave the world behind for a bit and join as we escape to Earth 1 and 616 for a bit. Mendte is back with his loyal sidekicks Features and Maurer! Join the tenacious trio as they talk Harley Quinn, Venom, X-Men, Funko, Walking Dead, and much more. Let’s do this. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 367: Picked Last for Gym Class

Firesiders get you comic encyclopedia’s ready! You may need to do some research on this next round of B-List heroes. Mendte is still in misery so Mr. Maurer, P. Features, and Baby Huey talk B Team. With the success of Aquaman and excitement for Doom Patrol building the Fireside Crew asks the question. Are the B-List characters more enjoyable on the big screen? Or is it that we are just more open to change for the likes of Elongated Man and Robot Man? Join in as the guys take a journey down m...

Fireside Chats Issue 366: We're All Pulling For Mendte

Turn on some Bob Seger, pop your collar, and slide into the latest issue Firesiders! Mendte may have gotten a little overzealous in his new digs and suffered a slight injury. But the show must go on. Mr. Maurer takes the reigns with P. Features and Baby Huey by his side. They jump right in to a new and improved New News. The guys talk Shazam’s jab at the Dark Knight, Tom Holland’s major leak, and Kelsey Gramer’s newest comic gig. All that plus angry people of Walmart, Symbiote Spider-Man, Ne...

Fireside Chats Issue 365: Looking Back to the Future

Throw some trash into the Mr. Fusion and buckle up Firesiders! It’s that time again. Time to go back to the future! Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Baby Huey take a look ahead and talk about everything that has them excited about 2019. From PS4’s Spider-Man getting his own comic and a new Guardian’s team in comics to all of the newest shows and movies to hit this Comic-Sphere. Don’t worry about roads, where we are going. We won’t need them. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 364: New Non News New News

It’s news time once again Fireside Faithful! Wednesday is just getting started and we had a heaping plate of comic centric news and a dash of inappropriate humor for flavor. Mendte, Maurer, and Baby Huey take on this weeks (somewhat lacking) top stories. The guys talk about the top selling comics in 2018, Thanos shows some True Grit, The Whispers, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, and much more. Let’s get to it folks, Welcome to Fireside!

Fireside Chats Issue 363: Triple Review - Bumblebee, Into the Spider Verse, and Aquaman Too!

Get settled in Firesiders. This is gonna be a doozie! Mr. Maurer has hijacked the studio with Features and Baby Huey as Mendte tries to assemble his “Kullen” at his new home. The guys could think of no better time to do a triple feature review. That’s right, Mr. Maurer, P. Features, and Baby Huey are breaking down three movies with their spoiler filled reviews. So if you haven’t seen Bumblebee, Into the Spider Verse, and Aquaman you may want to hit the theatre. (Or go help Mendte, IKEA furni...

Fireside Chats Issue 362: We're Going To Hell

We are back behind the mics Fireside Faithful! That’s right, new year same show, though the guys are a bit rusty after their holiday break, so bear with us. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Features as they once again bring you the newest of the news from around the Comicsphere. We have a lot to talk about. From Gotham coming to the CW (CLICKBAIT AT ITS FINEST), to Jesus coming to DC. Plus the Punisher, Doomsday Clock, Watchmen, Thor, Spider-Man and more! We are thrilled to be back Firesiders! We mi...

Fireside Chats Best of 2018

Greetings and Salutations Firesiders. We have had tons of great memories over the past year. We wanted to share our favorites with all of the Firesiders old and new. This was like choosing a favorite child for some of the crew, so sit back and check out what we think is the best of 2018.

Fireside Chats 2018 Countdown

Happy New Year Firesiders! With 2018 officially over the Fireside Crew wanted to share their top moments from 2018. Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Baby Huey talk their favorite Comic, TV, and Movie moments that made 2018 another great year to be a geek. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 361: Elseworlds

I don’t know about you Fireside Faithful, but this may mark the beginning of the end of the Arrowverse! Enough time has passed to talk in depth about the Elseworlds crossover event from Arrow, Flash, and Supergirl. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Baby Huey as they talk about all three episodes, their takeaways, Batwoman, and what this means for the future of the CW DC staples. It’s not necessarily a crisis, but it’s going to be. Welcome to Fireside!

Fireside Chats Issue 360: Another Line-Up

Shazbot Firesiders! Another Wednesday, another Issue jam packed with new news! Mendte and Mr. Maurer are joined by Baby Huey this week to talk all of the top comic related current events. This week has the PS4 Spider-Man in a format even XBOX fans can consume, Spoiler Free Spider-Verse and Aquaman reviews, new X-Men & Guardians line ups and much much more. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 359: Herman Davis "Peace & Love"

Greetings and Salutations Firesiders! Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and P. Features are back with a special guest. Join the guys and they talk with Herman Davis about his Peace and Love organization. Herman uses art of all kinds to help spread his message throughout the community. So tune in and turn it up. Welcome to Fireside.

Fireside Chats Issue 358: We've Seen The End and It's Beautiful

Wednesday is back and we have some stuff to talk about. At this point we know the drill. New comics means new news. With our tenacious trio back in full swing, join Mendte, Maurer, and Features as the bring the comic happenings to your speakers. From another big death in the Walking Dead comics, to the Far from Home trailer, and more importantly the Avengers End Game trailer! Let’s not waste any more time, as I said we have plenty of stuff to talk about. Welcome to Fireside!

Fireside Chats Issue 357: Spider-What? Spider-Who?

We are getting close to the release of Into the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse dear Firesiders! While Mendte may dislike the comic, this movie looks to be something special. Opening with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and surprises in each trailer, how could you not be excited. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Baby Huey as they take you on a breakdown crash course for each of the Spider-Verse stars! From Miles and Gwen, to Noir and Peni... and yes, absolutely Spider-Ham. So hit play and get ready to go...

Fireside Chats Issue 356: It Happen in the Now Time

We made it Firesiders! Another week has passed and we didn’t have a complete mental breakdown about losing Daredevil on Netflix. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Baby Huey (We can’t confirm nor deny Features didn’t over the loss of the Man Without Fear) as they they do what they were made to do - blabber on about what’s new in the world of comics. There’s Daredevil of course, but they also talk The Rocketeer, Negan, Arrow, Captain Marvel, Funko, Blue Beetle, oh and did we mention Daredevil? So tune ...

Fireside Chats Issue 355: Spider-Verse

Ok Firesiders, we apologize in advance because this issue really annoys Mendte. And if Mendte’s annoyed we are probably talking about the Spider-Verse. Yes Fireside Faithful, today in preparation of Sony’s Into the Spider-Verse, Mendte, Maurer, and chain smoker Features break down what the Spider-Verse is. At least they try before Mendte has a conniption. So refill your web cartridges, get in your Spider Zord, and let’s do this. Welcome to Fireside!

Fireside Chats Issue 354: Space Fairies, Jesus, Mohawks and More!

Fireside Chats Issue 353: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

Thanksgiving is over dear Firesiders, but that doesn’t mean we can’t tell you what we are thankful for. As we all slowly gain any semblance of normalcy after our turkey hangover, let Mendte, Maurer, and Features tell you what they are thankful for this year in comics. We may complain from time to time on this show, but now is the time to look at the positives of the comic industry in 2018. The guys primarily focus their thanks on comics, movies, and TV. So grab some leftover pie and let’s be...

Fireside Chats Issue 352: Supercalafragilisticexbeala-dopeness

Ok Firesiders, Thanksgiving is tomorrow and before you fill up on stuffing, mash potatoes, etc. - get your fill of the newest of the news. That’s right, It’s Wednesday so let’s Chat. The tenacious trio is back to full strength as Mendte, Maurer, and Features breaks down the most Interesting happenings from around the Comicsphere! From Wolverine looking to become crazily over powered, the War of the Realms, to choosing Jason Todd’s fate again, and Venoms wild success. Just think, you’ll now h...

Fireside Chats Excelsior! - Celebrating Stan Lee

I know we are all still sad over the loss of one of the most influential figures in comics. Stan Lee helped shape a lot of us into who we are and what we’ve become. He’s shown us countless times right and wrong, good and evil, through both his work and life. Stan Lee will be sorely missed, but let’s not wallow in our grief. Let’s instead do our best to celebrate the incredible life of our Generalissimo. We should all be so luck to not only see the age of 95, but change the world on our way. ...

Fireside Chats Nuff’ Said - Remembering Stan Lee

Fireside Faithful. We lost our “generalissimo” this week. Stan “The Man” Lee joined his beloved Joanie on Monday and that is the only news that matters to us right now. Mendte, Mr. Maurer, P. Features, and Baby Huey try to hold it together long enough to remember Stan. For many of us Stan created our favorite heroes, a universe for them to play in, an escape for us to lose ourself, and a community for us to belong. Stan fought for diversity, equality, and inclusion. But he did so with a smil...

Fireside Chats Issue 351: Back to Hell's Kitchen

Well Firesiders, enough time has passed for the non bingers to finish, so it’s time to head back to Hell’s Kitchen. That’s right Fireside Faithful, it’s time to let the Devil out. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Features as they talk Daredevil season 3! What did they think? How does it compare to season 1 and 2? Where does Bullseye stack up against the other Netflix Villains? Performances? Favorite moments? And much more. So Muay Thai wrap up those hands and let’s do this. Welcome to Fireside!

Fireside Chats Issue 350: Didn’t See That Coming

Fireside Chats Special Issue NYCC 2018: K Lynne Smith

Well hello again dear friends and Firesiders! It’s the Saturday after Halloween and the Fireside Crew has crashed after their sugar highs. So we thought we’d continue to share some great interviews from our NYCC Con After Dark panels. Today you are in for a treat. Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and P. Features got to talk with the wonderfully talented K Lynne Smith. Join the crew on their last night of NYCC a little loopy but continuing to have a blast. K Lynne brings her strong independent style and t...

Fireside Chats Issue 349: Mendte Makes His Case

Yeah yeah.. new news. We get it. It’s Wednesday, and we have a lot to go over, but before we do... What the hell is happening to our crew?!?! Fist Huey gets kidnapped, then Mendte gets weird texts telling him to stay away, and now Features isn’t here! I’m mean... the show must go on, but what the hell!?! Well if the news doesn’t stop, than neither do we! We have Sentry news, Batman given the powers of Superman, Avengers 4 news galore, and much much more. Welcome to Fireside and Happy Hallowe...