Hideous Energy
308 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHideous Energy is a place where thoughts and words can't be stopped. David Hopkins and Austin Wilson love comics, and can never stop reading them, or talking about them. Listen to their opinions, some based on facts and others that are wild lies. They reanimated monsters. All for comics.
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The SPX 2014 Show!
September 19, 2014 01:41 - 60.9 MBOne of the best shows of the year.Recorded on September 18th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 1:06:21Topics • Intro – Check out DCBService.com for all your comic book needs!• SPX 2014 rundown! We talk about stuff we saw, stuff we bought, and new creators that we became fans of.Notes
#198 – Banana Nuts Crazo
September 17, 2014 02:40 - 105 MBEverybody get up, it’s time to slam now.Recorded on September 16th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin WilsonRunning Time: 1:54:10Topics • Intro – Space Jam. Welcome to the show. And come back on Friday for our SPX 2014 recap show!• Read ‘Em and Weep – We “review” Stumptown #1 by Greg Rucka & Justin Greenwood, Ms. Marvel
#197 – Dishonest Canadians
September 10, 2014 02:08 - 78.5 MBWolverine is just full of surprises.Recorded on September 9th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 1:25:40Topics • Intro – David asks Austin how old he was the first time he jerked off not even two minutes in, and then they talk about bizarre Marvel news. DCBService.com paid for this.• Read ‘Em and Weep – We
#196 – Tiny Barber
September 03, 2014 02:06 - 70.5 MBShave me closer.Recorded on September 2nd, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin WilsonRunning Time: 1:16:57Topics • Intro – Ryan Prinkey calls in to complain/defend Captain Carrot and the Zoo Crew. Not to mention Wonder Wabbit.• Read ‘Em and Weep – We “review” Bodies #2 by Si Spencer, Dean Ormston, Phil Winslade, Meghan Hetrick & Tula Lotay and
#195 – Metaversity
August 27, 2014 04:05 - 125 MBOh Grant, let me drink your Kool-Aid.Recorded on August 26th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 2:16:35Topics • Intro – Andrew MacLean, WinAmp, and DCBS. You know us.• Read ‘Em and Weep – We “review” The Emtpy Man #3 by Cullen Bunn & Vanessa R. Del Rey, Ms. Marvel #7 by G. Willow Wilson &
#194 – Lucifer Squared
August 20, 2014 03:49 - 78.4 MBThat’s two Lucifers for the price of fun.Recorded on August 19th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin WilsonRunning Time: 1:25:38Topics • Intro – What happened to the 30 minute sitcom? We bust out our journalistic skills to find out the answer.• Read ‘Em and Weep – We “review” Trees #4 by Warren Ellis & Jason Howard, The
#193 – Just Like Sexy & The Bad Smooth
August 13, 2014 02:58 - 102 MBTime to get freaky naughty.Recorded on August 12th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 2:41:12Topics • Intro – Let’s talk some smack about Indiana!• Read ‘Em and Weep – We “review” Moon Knight #6 by Warren Ellis & Declan Shalvey, Miles Morales: Spider-Man #4 by Brian Michael Bendis & David Marquez, and Terminal Hero #1
#192 – Breaking Down the Dickens
August 06, 2014 04:32 - 148 MBIt’s science. Don’t worry about it.Recorded on August 5th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin WilsonRunning Time: 2:41:12Topics • Intro – In which David argues that he has the key to connecting penises with egg whites…through Dickens. But not the writer. Just listen. • Topic Thunder – Did you see Guardians of the Galaxy? Of course you
#191 – The Decade Dove
July 30, 2014 03:39 - 111 MBIn remembrance of Dash Rendar.Recorded on July 29th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 2:00:45Topics • Intro – In which we look up reviews to our own show on-air, and then David’s wife interrupts the show. Professionalism is our highest priority. • Topic Thunder – We run down all of the news, rumors, announcements, and
#190 – Jersey, America
July 23, 2014 03:12 - 89.3 MBWelcome to Earth.Recorded on July 22nd, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin WilsonRunning Time: 1:37:25Topics • Intro – We’ve got emails, baby! Thanks to Jesse and Catie for writing in, and don’t forget to check out DCBService.com! • Read ‘Em and Weep – Supreme: Blue Rose #1 by Warren Ellis & Tula Lotay; Ms. Marvel #6 by
#189 – Eat My Chicken
July 16, 2014 13:55 - 105 MBIt means exactly what you’re thinking.Recorded on July 15th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 1:55:07Topics • Intro – Listen to us talk about the weather (yes, I’m serious), and make sure you pledge to Seth T. Hahne’s Kickstarter, GOLDEN RULES right here! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1889737326/golden-rules-a-comic-about-mens-restroom-etiquette • Read ‘Em and Weep – Spread #1 by Justin Jordan
#188 – The New Retro
July 09, 2014 03:33 - 113 MBShut up.Recorded on July 8th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin WilsonRunning Time: 2:02:51Topics • Intro – We have a new DCBS ad at the end of the show! Make sure you listen to it and then visit DCBService.com to buy your comics!• Topic Thunder – Lots to talk about here…new books (including a new Hellboy miniseries!),
#187 – Enjoyment Equals Hate
July 03, 2014 14:47 - 92.6 MBBetter late than never!Recorded on July 1st, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 1:41:06Topics • Intro – You know where to find us and all that jazz. Go check out our sponsors DCBS for some insanely great discounts on comics. • Read ‘Em and Weep – Superman #32 by Geoff Johns and John Romita Jr.; Ms. Marvel
#186 – This Is Not Episode #187
June 25, 2014 02:58 - 112 MBAnother missed opportunity. Recorded on June 24th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 2:02:35 Topics • Intro – Raven the Jason is back…and he kicked us out of a bar?! • Topic Thunder – Tons of Marvel movie news, and DC hates letterers! For real though, some sweet news from DC about their royalties
#185 – Atomic Raven
June 18, 2014 02:56 - 88.5 MBThat’s a Metal Gear Solid villain, I think. Recorded on June 17th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins Running Time: 1:36:39 Topics • Intro – We got kicked out of a bar! We’re really tough and mean and cool. • Read ‘Em and Weep – The Wicked + The Divine #1 by Kieron Gillen & Jamie
#184 – Big Trouble In K’un-Lun
June 11, 2014 14:52 - 115 MBThese are dark days, my friend. Recorded on June 10th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 2:06:03 Topics • Intro – There are so many deals that you aren’t using right now on DCBService.com! Why aren’t you there! Go there!! • Read ‘Em and Weep – Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #3 by Kaare
#183 – The Self-Reflecting Tumnus
June 04, 2014 13:29 - 71.7 MBIt was what C.S. Lewis knew we would arrive at eventually. Recorded on June 3rd, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilon & David Hopkins Running Time: 1:18:16 Topics • Intro – Walk like an Egyptian? Self-reflect like the racist that you are. Oh, uh, go buy some comics from DCBService.com! • You Should Read This! – We break down
#182 – Russian Octopus Wolverine
May 28, 2014 13:28 - 94.4 MBIt’s like confusing mad-libs for lonely people. Recorded on May 27th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 1:43:01 Topics • Intro – In what is perhaps our shortest intro yet, we give you information in an informative and concise manner. We promise to never do this again. • Topic Thunder – Drew Goddard leaves
#181 – Cinnamen Crumb Cake
May 21, 2014 14:34 - 87.6 MBTastes like dysfunction! Recorded on May 15th/20th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson, David Hopkins, and special guest R.J. Ryan! Running Time: 1:35:35 Topics • Intro – We get to some listener emails and go off into tangents because we wouldn’t be us if we didn’t. • The Cinnamen – We sit down with JOYNERS IN 3-D writer R.J.
The Box Brown Interview!
May 16, 2014 15:09 - 78.8 MBThoughts on comics, wrestling, and life. Recorded on May 13th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins, Austin Wilson, and special guest Box Brown!Running Time: 1:25:59 Topics • We site down with cartoonist Box Brown to talk about comics, pro wrestling, Retrofit Comics, self-publishing, the struggles, and thoughts on Wrestlemania XXX. Make sure you head over to dcbservice.com and buy
#180 – Fish Picture
May 14, 2014 14:06 - 100 MBWe’re all on equal land when it comes to fish picture. Recorded on May 13th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 1:33:08 Topics COME BACK ON FRIDAY FOR OUR INTERVIEW WITH CARTOONIST BOX BROWN! • Read ‘Em and Weep! – We review: Starlight #3 by Mark Millar & Goran Parlov, The Wake #8 by Scott
#179 – Spider-Nipples
May 07, 2014 02:27 - 73.8 MBBring on the neon, Joel! Recorded on May 6th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin WilsonRunning Time: 1:33:08 Topics • Intro – Sci-fi books, fan mail, and we’re mean to our supporters (sort of). Welcome to another episode of two dicks who talk about comics! • Topic Thunder – Gotham has a new teaser and we saw
#178 – 2FAST 2C2E2
April 30, 2014 14:06 - 98.9 MBWe will Tokyo Drift our way into your hearts. Recorded on April 29th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 1:33:08 Topics • Pre-Intro – Please go support the FEARLESS FUTURE Kickstarter! Austin and I both have work in it, which blows our mind because it also has work from some of our favorite creators working
#177 – Soh-larr Sue Papers
April 23, 2014 03:58 - 85.3 MBYou’ve been served, baby! Recorded on April 22nd, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 1:33:08 Topics • Intro – David is high on life and Austin forgot about the heroin. It’s a real drug-fueled intro we’ve got going on. • Movie Sperm Talk – Want to hear us say words like “spermies”? Now’s your
The Project: Ballad Interview!
April 11, 2014 02:24 - 62.7 MBThe semi-fictional adaptation of Hideous Energy. Recorded on April 6th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins, with special guests Michael Petersen & Kevin Czapiewski! Running Time: 1:08:23 Topics • We sit down with Michael Petersen and Kevin Czapiewski, the creators of PROJECT: BALLAD, to discuss video games, webcomics, balancing life, and long-form storytelling. Check out projectballad.com
#176 – The Understood Dick
April 09, 2014 02:47 - 125 MBThe ever-present rule of life. Recorded on April 8th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 2:16:35 Topics • Intro – We read amazing emails from our listeners that we couldn’t live without. Seriously…thank you all for writing in. • Topic Thunder – Let’s talk about Captain America: The Winter Soldier and how it is
#175 – Mechanical Mermen
April 02, 2014 02:25 - 110 MBWe’re opening next week for Punching Pilate. Recorded on April 1st, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins Running Time: 2:00:00 Topics • Intro – Re•pro•duct: Self-Applied is coming out from Magnetic Press! We break this down and also talking about…fisting. Yeah…sorry… • Read ‘Em and Weep – We discuss Ghost Rider #1 by Felipe Smith &
#174 – French & Offensive
March 26, 2014 03:09 - 135 MBThat’s that nasty bedroom talk. Recorded on March 25th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson, with special guest Jesse Lonergan Running Time: 2:27:07 Topics • Intro – We go ahead and apologize for all past mistakes that we have said out loud. • Top 5! – We run down the top 5 comics that we have
#173 – Caress
March 19, 2014 03:36 - 103 MBSometimes you just go with it. Recorded on March 4th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins Running Time: 1:52:51 Topics • Intro – Sometimes words come out and we just accept them. Also, Star Wars (good lord). • Read ‘Em and Weep – We talk about Hawkeye #17 by Matt Fraction & Chris Eliopolous, The Royals:
The Jon Adams / David Marquez Interview!
March 14, 2014 15:11 - 62.3 MBThere’s more than one dimension to this interview. Sorry. Recorded on March 11th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson, with special guests Jon Adams & David Marquez! Running Time: 1:08:01 Topics • We sit down with the letterer/designer and illustrator of THE JOYNERS IN 3-D to discuss their process, inspirations, history, and difficulties with the newest
#172 – A Welcome Return To Death
March 12, 2014 02:08 - 100 MBGrab your crocket rocket and let’s do this. Recorded on March 11th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins Running Time: 1:49:27 Topics Notes
#171 – Pacific Feels
March 05, 2014 14:12 - 78.7 MBRocket Heartbreak Kick! Recorded on March 4th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson (with special guest Tim Gibson, creator of Moth City!) Running Time: 1:25:51 Topics • Intro – I don’t even remember what we talked about in the intro, but I know it wasn’t relevant to the show. Wait, Muppet Babies I think? • Topic
The Jeff Webber Interview!
February 28, 2014 01:25 - 59.4 MBListen as our preconceived notions are obliterated. Recorded on February 24th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson, David Hopkins, and Jeff Webber, the Vice President of Digital Publishing at IDW. Running Time: 1:04:45 Topics We sit down with IDW’s Jeff Webber to talk about digital publishing, the realities of print and digital costs, DRM content, and the history of
#170 – Mandalorian Cinnamen
February 26, 2014 00:17 - 101 MBIt’s the sexiest spice there is. Recorded on February 24th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson (with special guest from Schmebraska, Caleb Schmreen!) Running Time: 1:50:12 Topics • Intro – What are Mandalorians? Should we talk about Star Wars again? We promise we won’t. Ok, we did. • You Should Read This! – We think you
#169 – Summer of 69
February 19, 2014 15:38 - 121 MBLet’s figure out some logistics here. Recorded on February 18th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 2:11:58 Topics • Intro – It’s a pretty special episode for us, as you can tell from the numbering. Listen to us not talk about not talking about it. • Read ‘Em and Weep – Undertow #1 by Steve
#168 – The Cinnamen
February 12, 2014 03:26 - 124 MBWe’re film critic strippers. Recorded on February 11th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson (with special guest, Emergy Peck!)Running Time: 2:15:17 Topics • Intro – What is a limerick? Want to hear us just sit here and guess and not actually look it up? Well you’re in luck. • Read ‘Em and Weep – The Fuse
#167 – Godzilla Pussy Queen
February 05, 2014 15:09 - 88.6 MBA hit single from Mountain in another universe. Recorded on February 4th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins (with special guest, Catie!)Running Time: 1:36:40 Topics • Intro – We begin the show by arguing about both the JFK assassination, as well as The Price Is Right Rules. Stay with us. • You Should Read This! –
#166 – Doogal & The Meat Cats
January 29, 2014 03:26 - 106 MBA city-state ruled by funk. Recorded on January 28th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 1:55:43 Topics • Intro – Should we apologize immediately? We do. For a bunch of stuff. And emails from listeners!! • Read ‘Em And Weep – Let’s talk about Saga #16 by Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples, East
#165 – You’ve Got Red On Your Ledger
January 22, 2014 03:23 - 98.2 MBAtonement is yours at 50% off. Recorded on January 21st, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins Running Time: 1:47:15 Topics • Intro – FanOff is the best, so make sure you check out our show and others on FanOff.com. Also go to DEE SEE BAY ASS. • Prison Talk – We go deep into Johnny Ryan’s
#164 – Stroke Jokes
January 15, 2014 15:04 - 92.3 MBIt’s not what you think. Wait, maybe it is. Recorded on January 14th, 2014.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 1:40:45 Topics • Intro – We take two (or three) and get it right, because we care, shit. Shop at DCBS and save money, then spend that money to buy more comics. It’s the American
#163 – Nihilism and You
January 09, 2014 02:40 - 85.5 MBIt’s not ALL about depression, only that happiness is unreasonable. Recorded on January 8th, 2014.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins Running Time: 1:33:20 Topics • Intro – The weather is capable of doing things that you’ve never imagined. Hear us discuss what can happen and then go to DCBService.com. • Topic Thunder! – New Iron Fist
#162 – Review Madness!
January 01, 2014 15:25 - 129 MB…review madness. Recorded on December 30th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins, Austin Wilson, and bits of Emergy and Caleb SchmreenRunning Time: 2:20:32 Topics • Intro – We shift our paradigms and once again remind you that DCBService.com is the best place to buy your comics. Don’t forget our promo code! (HIDEOUS8). • REVIEW MADNESS aka Read ‘Em and
#161 – HideousEnergy.com
December 18, 2013 15:01 - 143 MBA Film By Hideous Energy (we promise). Recorded on December 8th and 17th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins, Austin Wilson, and special guest R.J. Ryan!Running Time: 2:35:58 Topics • Intro – We read possibly the greatest email to have ever been written down by man (or woman, we’re not sure yet) and we urge you to buy some
#160 – The Pussey In 3D
December 11, 2013 15:29 - 106 MBIt’s pronounced poo-SAY. Recorded on December 8th and 10th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson, David Hopkins, and special guest R.J. Ryan!Running Time: 1:55:42 Topics • Intro – Charlie Whitney has returned! We also delve into Disney’s Sophia the First and the old-school Aladdin cartoon. • Club Book – The club has re-opened! We are joined by THE JOYNERS
#159 – Chicken Hats
December 04, 2013 04:26 - 111 MBSeriously, what’s up with this ghost? Recorded on December 3rd, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins and Austin WilsonRunning Time: 2:00:58 Topics • Intro – In our longest intro yet (it’s not) we go off on some weird tangents about the Mafia and organized crime. • Read ‘Em and Weep – Let’s discuss Hawkeye #14 by Matt Fraction &
#158 – Breaking the Snork Wall
November 27, 2013 15:32 - 98.4 MBThese cartoons go up to racist. Recorded on November 26th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 1:47:23 Topics • Intro – DCBS has a strict “No Baldies” rule for their Fort Wayne store, but there’s always dcbservice.com! • Prompts & Circumstance – Oh boy, we have lots to cover here, namely Samurai Pizza Cats, Snorks,
#157 – Banana [REDACTED]
November 20, 2013 14:58 - 118 MBPlace your bets. Recorded on November 19th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin WilsonRunning Time: 2:04:37 Topics • Intro – David and Austin discuss the difficulties of dialing a number on a phone. • Read ‘Em and Weep – Let’s talk about Cataclysm: Ultimate Spider-Man: Comics: Miles Comics: Spidey #1 by Brian Michael Bendis & Dave Marquez,
#156 – Why I Quit Skateboarding
November 13, 2013 14:29 - 114 MBIt’s a long/short question-answer, so “listen.” Recorded on November 12th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 2:04:37 Topics • Intro – Are you the kind of person that buys comics? No? Oh. You may not like this show then. Actually, it’s almost a guarantee (unless you like Anne Rice, if so, stick around). • Read
#155 – There Is No Curtain
November 09, 2013 19:08 - 88.7 MB“Behind the scenes”? I’m literally cupping my balls right now. Recorded on November 9th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin WilsonRunning Time: 1:36:48 Topics • Intro – We bought a new board and don’t know how to use it! WE’VE BEEN DOING THIS FOR TWO YEARS. • Topic Thunder – Let’s talk about Thor: The Dark World
#154 – Turn Your Rocks On
October 30, 2013 13:42 - 93.9 MBWe are the Tom and Huck of 2013. Recorded on October 29th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson and David HopkinsRunning Time: 1:42:32 Topics • Intro – Look Australia, we say some pretty ignorant things about you here. Maybe fast forward and still love us? Or go to DCBService.com and buy your comics with our HIDEOUS8 promo code! •