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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#153 – The Carpenter’s Mustache
October 23, 2013 13:30 - 120 MBPut your face on my face and let’s share this thing. Recorded on October 22nd, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin WilsonRunning Time: 2:11:00 Topics • Intro – David has a mustache and he’s going to trick you into kissing him. Don’t fall for it. But please fall in love with DCBS. • Read ‘Em and Weep
#152 – The Life and Times of Bonnie Grape
October 16, 2013 13:29 - 72.5 MBWritten by Malan Oore and Bark Muckingham. Recorded on October 15th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins Running Time: 1:38:27 Topics • Intro – We discuss being fat and are pretty offensive about it, but David’s fat so we get a pass (is that how that works?). Then we try to get you to subscribe to
#151 – Let Us See Your Feet
October 09, 2013 02:30 - 90.2 MBLook, don’t be weird. Just take off your shoes. Recorded on October 8th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 1:38:27 Topics • Intro – Let’s make you uncomfortable by talking about your feet and David’s penis. Once we get past that, we’ll clue you in on a sweet DCBS deal!• Read ‘Em & Weep
#150 – Agents of C.R.O.T.C.H.
October 02, 2013 14:09 - 126 MBWe will never shut down. Recorded on October 1st, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins Running Time: 2:18:04 Topics • Intro – We’ve made it to 150 episodes! And what do we have planned? Well, the episode is named “Agents of C.R.O.T.C.H.” so take a guess. • Read ‘Em & Weep – Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man #27
#149 – Sex and Balls Jokes
September 25, 2013 02:31 - 87.9 MBWe always deliver. Recorded on September 24th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 1:03:24 Topics • Intro – Should you buy comics from whoever you want? NO. You buy them from DCBS if you’re one of those cool people. Also subscribe to us on iTunes!• Read ‘Em & Weep – Rat Queens #1 by
The Tim Gibson Interview!
September 20, 2013 13:18 - 104 MBKiwi Turbocomics! Recorded on September 17th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson, David Hopkins, and special guest Tim Gibson Running Time: 1:53:38 Topics • We sit down (in the future-day) with writer/artist/creator Tim Gibson to talk about digital comics, piracy, his sprawling world called Moth City, and “Turbocomics.” Check out Tim’s stuff at mothcity.com! Notes
#148 – The SPX 2013 Episode!
September 18, 2013 03:00 - 58.1 MBWhat a genuinely wonderful convention. Recorded on September 15th and 17th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson (and Will Pheesh) Running Time: 1:03:24 Topics • Intro – SPX came into our heads and changed us. And we talk to the incredibly talented Tim Gibson, creator of Moth City on Friday, so make sure you come back
#147 – Thomas Edison Was a Dick
September 11, 2013 13:27 - 112 MBInventor of the light bulb, murderer of elephants. Recorded on September 10th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 2:02:14 Topics • Intro – Redefining what Spanish really means, recommending our favorite comic book retailer, you know the drill. • You Should Read This – Jinx by Brian Michael Bendis and RASL by Jeff Smith
#146 – The Dude’s A Dude (with Andi Preller)
September 04, 2013 13:33 - 123 MBThor makes it rain, baby (that comma is very important). Recorded on September 3rd, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson, David Hopkins, and special guest Andi Preller Running Time: 1:53:25 Topics • Intro – This is the second time we recorded the intro, because the first take was mostly about a serious discussion of erotica and ran 30 minutes
#145 – Post-Dentist Party Animal
August 28, 2013 13:00 - 104 MBThe party never stops unless we’re at the dentist. Recorded on August 27th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 1:53:25 Topics • Intro – There wasn’t a show last week, but we told you that didn’t we? Oh, we didn’t. SURPRISE. Also, the death and resurrection of Super Cute! • Topic Thunder/2003’s Daredevil Movie
#144 – Death and Butt-Punching
August 14, 2013 02:50 - 80.6 MBWelcome to the planet Podcastus. Recorded on August 13th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins Running Time: 1:27:59 Topics • Intro – What are ninjas, really? Can we ever know? Check us out on YouTube, iTunes, FanOff.com, and Google Voice! • Read ‘Em and Weep – Saga #13 by Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples, East
#143 – We’re Not Scientists
August 07, 2013 02:42 - 102 MBDon’t miss the broat! Recorded on August 6th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 1:51:04 Topics • Intro – We’re not scientists, so we can’t believe anything that sounds like a fact. Subscribe to us on iTunes and YouTube, and check out our sponsors Discount Comic Book Service! • Topic Thunder – How old
#142 – Novelty Yojimbo
July 31, 2013 03:39 - 83.2 MBA healthy mixture of depression and ronin rabbits. Recorded on July 30th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins Running Time: 1:30:48 Topics • Intro – Look, we’re idiots alright? Please come back and listen more? And check out our sponsors: Discount Comic Book Service! • You Should Read This! – Acme Novelty Datebook Vol. 2 by
#141 – Sahn Deeahgo
July 24, 2013 13:46 - 141 MBWe weren’t there, cry wahh. Recorded on July 23rd, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 2:33:39 Topics • Intro – Listener voicemails and emails! This is what we love guys, keep ’em coming. Especially if you know more about Star Wars than Austin does. • Topic Thunder – We weren’t at SDCC this year,
#140 – Muppet Trumpets
July 17, 2013 03:39 - 141 MBYou know what they sound like. Recorded on July 16th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins Running Time: 2:33:39 Topics • Intro – Sadly, we talk about our penises, and also each others’. We don’t hate. Buy some comics from DCBS for 40% off or more, and buy our comic 6 Barrel Shotgun on Comixology!• Read
#139 – Metaphorical Vampires
July 10, 2013 02:44 - 97.2 MBTHEY’RE EVERYWHERE. Recorded on July 9th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 1:46:10 Topics • Intro – DCBS, Super Cute, comics, letters, words, comics, rinse and repeat.• Confessions – Austin shares a deep dark secret about a certain dog and a certain comic. You Should Read This! – We recommend Today is the Last
#138 – Who Can Say
July 06, 2013 23:55 - 129 MBWe’re back! Don’t leave! Recorded on July 6th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins Running Time: 2:21:13 Topics • Intro – We’re back! No more foolin’. We got our mics back and are ready to rock some faces. Check out our comic 6 BARREL SHOTGUN on Comixology!• Topic Thunder – Image announces 18 new books! DRM
The DCBS Interview!
July 05, 2013 14:59 - 116 MBHave you ever been uhh alone in the woods… Recorded on June 30th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins, Austin Wilson, and Christina Merkler (co-owner/founder of Discount Comic Book Service)Running Time: 2:06:56 Topics • We sit down for a lengthy chat with DCBS co-founder/owner Christina Merkler! We talk about their beginnings in their basement, the challenges from year to
We’re Idiots
July 03, 2013 01:44 - 4.54 MBWe’re also sorry. Recorded on July 2nd, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson and David HopkinsRunning Time: 8====D Topics • So we forgot our microphones at DCBS in Fort Wayne…because we suck. And we don’t have an episode for you. But we wanted to explain to you why we suck. SO HERE IT IS. But check back on Friday
#137 – Let’s Get Hella Real, with Stephen Christy
June 26, 2013 13:25 - 116 MBBOOM BOOM POW sorry. Recorded on June 25th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins, Austin Wilson, and special guest Stephen Christy (EIC of Archaia)Running Time: 2:06:58 Topics • Intro – Check out comiccodes.com as well as our sponsors DCBS, and our comic now available on Comixology (as well as Gumroad) Six Barrel Shotgun!• Topic Thunder – BOOM! Studios acquires/merges
#136 – Man of Punch
June 19, 2013 13:35 - 137 MBSadly, he’s not made out of drinkable punch. Missed opportunity, right? Recorded on June 18th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 2:29:17 Topics • Intro – Tangents? We’ve got them for free. Let’s talk about them, and barely discuss that our comic 6 BARREL SHOTGUN is now on Comixology! Please go buy it?• Topic Thunder
#135 – Satirical Ducks
June 12, 2013 14:02 - 142 MBIt’s common knowledge that Green Lantern always moonwalks into a room. Duh. Recorded on June 11, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin WilsonRunning Time: 2:35:24 Topics • Intro – We talk about ducks again. At this point, we’re going to have to assume that it’s been programmed into us, like when Mel Gibson buys a million copies
#134 – Bearded Zeppelin
June 05, 2013 03:47 - 122 MBThat’s our new band. Recorded on June 04, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 2:13:16 Topics • Intro – Offensive? Yes. Don’t ever test us on that. But we apologize immediately, please don’t ever leave us.• Read ‘Em & Weep – We discuss East of West #3 by Jonathan Hickman & Nick Dragotta, The Wake
#133 – Tabletop Mouth Pop (etc.)
May 29, 2013 04:07 - 114 MBWe’re going to offend you, no matter what. Recorded on May 28th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin WilsonRunning Time: 2:04:36 Topics • Intro – We record our longest intro ever, and talk about David’s high school friends, Austin’s distaste for changed band names, potential racial slurs based on zero evidence, and grandparents slurping on dicks.• Tabletop
#132 – Assademia
May 22, 2013 02:39 - 112 MBDon’t ever test our knowledge. DON’T DO IT. Recorded on May 21st, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 2:02:30 Topics • Intro – Prepare your faces for this intro, it’s going to be balls.• Read ‘Em and Weep – We review Ultimate Spider-Man #23 by Brian Michael Bendis & David Marquez and Nova #4 by
The Charles Soule Interview!
May 17, 2013 13:58 - 99.9 MBWe’ve got Soule, but we’re not soldiers. We apologize immediately for that. Recorded on May 12th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins, Austin Wilson, and special guest Charles Soule!Running Time: 1:49:04 Topics • Writer Charles Soule stops by to chat about his new graphic novel from Archaia, STRANGE ATTRACTORS, and his work at Marvel, DC, and Oni. We also
#131 – Alas
May 15, 2013 03:57 - 123 MBPeace, Yorick. Recorded on May 14th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David HopkinsRunning Time: 2:14:11 Topics • Intro – Back-knees? Ugh. Please don’t ever listen to this stupid show again.• Read ‘Em and Weep – We review Thor: God Of Thunder #8 by Jason Aaron & Esad Ribic, Avengers #11 by Jonathan Hickman & Mike Deodato Jr.,
The Jeffrey Brown Interview!
May 10, 2013 13:54 - 49.8 MBJeffrey + illegal drugs = Hilarity. Recorded on May 7th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson, David Hopkins, and special guest Jeffrey Brown! Running Time: 52:25 Topics • Jeffrey Brown stops by to talk about his work in comics, his books in the Star Wars universe, and his screenwriting work on a film that we loved, SAVE THE DATE!
#130 – Y: The Last Mandarin
May 08, 2013 13:43 - 143 MBYUUULLL NEVERRR SEEEE MEEEE COMMMIIINNNGGG Recorded on May 7th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson Running Time: 2:35:46 Topics • Intro – Let’s talk about the trilogy to top ALL trilogies…PREHYSTERIA.• Iron Man 3 Review – We get down and dirty with spoilers in our Iron Man 3 review. Austin gets visibly angry by shaking and
#129 – See Too Eeh Two
May 01, 2013 12:44 - 130 MBWe’re a hip podcast, and definitely anti-square. Recorded on April 30th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins, with special guests Emergy Peck, Caleb Schmreen, Amanda Hopkins, and Seanballs/SeanBaybie/Seanie Running Time: 2:22:11 Topics • Intro – Let’s talk about DCBS baby.• Topic Thunder – We recap the news bits from C2E2 and Emery argues that the Jay
C2E2 On Location (With Archaia)!
April 29, 2013 15:28 - 86 MBC2E2 is The Promised Land, and we are there to guide you. Recorded on April 26th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins & Austin Wilson, with special guests R.J. Ryan, Dave Marquez, Tara Marquez, Stephen Christy, Matt D. Wilson, Sabrina Andrews, and a cameo by Royden Lepp! Running Time: 1:33:48 Topics • We recorded a very special Chicago Comics
#128 – Popeye
April 24, 2013 13:25 - 123 MBDon’t get too attached to those eyes!! Amiright guys?! Recorded on April 23rd, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson & David Hopkins Running Time: 2:13:57 Topics • Intro – The nature of who we are is discussed (just kidding).• Enter the Con! – We answer any questions you may have about C2E2 and cons in general. It’s unorganized and
#127 – Comixology & Erasmus
April 17, 2013 13:05 - 102 MBYou can tell the show will be philosophical when we begin with frog cloacas. Recorded on April 15th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins, Austin Wilson, and special guest Jacob E. Ryan! Running Time: 1:51:33 Topics • Intro – You have found us, and we have found you. Go forth, and read our comic, “6 BARREL SHOTGUN” found at
#126 – The Undernet
April 10, 2013 03:31 - 134 MBIt’s dark there…and cyber-y… Recorded on April 9th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson and David Hopkins Running Time: 2:26:10 Topics • Intro – The Underweb is a tempting beast. Shall we look for it? Also robot vaginas. We cover a lot of ground here.• Read ‘Em and Weep/Topic Thunder!/Club Book/You Should Read This – We combine 18 segments
The Glyn Dillon Interview!
April 05, 2013 14:04 - 101 MBBeautiful work from a humble guy. Recorded on April 2nd, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins, Austin Wilson, and special guest Glyn DillonRunning Time: 1:50:22 Topics • “The Nao of Brown” ended up being one of our favorite graphic novels of last year. We were lucky enough to talk with Glyn Dillon about process, working in the UK, and
The Lucy Knisley Interview!
April 03, 2013 04:05 - 107 MBThis interview is going to make you hungry. Grab some snacks. Recorded on April 2nd, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson, David Hopkins, and special guest Lucy KnisleyRunning Time: 1:56:22 Topics • Lucy Knisley stops by to talk about her career, upbringing, survival in school, relationship with food, and her new book Relish out from First Second! Lucy is
#125 – The “S” Word
April 03, 2013 03:48 - 4.01 KBIt’s not what you think. Wait, maybe it is. Recorded on April 2nd, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins and Austin Wilson Running Time: 2:12:14 Topics • Intro – Can you go deaf and still hear? Obviously not, but David is a doctor so suck on that one.• Topic Thunder! – Wondercon news roundup and the “M” word. Also,
#124 – This American Balls
March 27, 2013 04:19 - 129 MBOur apologies to Ira Glass. Recorded on March 26th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson and David Hopkins Running Time: 2:20:21 Topics • Intro – Pasta, hair, the military, and changes are a-comin’ to Super Cute!• Read ‘Em and Weep – Avengers #8 by Jonathan Hickman & Dustin Weaver, Nova #2 by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuiness, Ultimate Spider-Man
#123 – Trombone Noise Question Mark
March 20, 2013 04:28 - 104 MBWe’ll never not let you down. Recorded on March 19th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins and Austin Wilson Running Time: 1:53:53 Topics • Intro – Jokes about LOST, a television show that is almost 10 years old now, and DCBS!• Read ‘Em and Weep – Batman and Robin #18 by Peter J. Tomasi & Patrick Gleason, Batman #18
#122 – Welcome To Club Book
March 13, 2013 13:08 - 112 MBTonight’s about to get mad real. Recorded on March 12th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson and David Hopkins Running Time: 2:01:54 Topics • Intro – You are here…so it’s time to discuss the merits of the Elizabeth movies that we’ve never seen, and then refer you to DCBService.com!• Read ‘Em and Weep – Age of Ultron #1 by
The Sina Grace Interview!
March 08, 2013 16:24 - 97.8 MBMy wish is to someday dress as well as Sina Grace. Recorded on March 3rd, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins, Austin Wilson, and special guest Sina Grace Running Time: 1:46:41 Topics • Sina Grace stops by to talk about fashion, The Lil’ Depressed Boy, editing The Walking Dead, and his awesome graphic novel Not My Bag!• Photo courtesy
#121 – Guarding The Galaxy With Erik Griffin
March 06, 2013 14:00 - 145 MBOur Top 5’s are a cry for help. Recorded on March 5th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins, Austin Wilson, and special guest Erik Griffin! Running Time: 2:38:23 Topics • Intro – We extended the Y: The Last Man sale over at instocktrades.com just for you! Go forth and buy. Also, subscribe to us on iTunes and check back
#120 – Upconvert This!
February 27, 2013 14:18 - 127 MBJust spin it really fast… Recorded on February 26th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson and David HopkinsRunning Time: 2:18:44 Topics • Intro – We make math jokes (again, good lord) and you should go to instocktrades.com and get your Y: The Last Man books for 50% off! There’s only days left!!• Weird Segment About Boycotting and Upconverting DVDs
#119 – Austin Dies At The End
February 20, 2013 13:54 - 84.3 MBYou can actually hear him shake with fever, it’s hilarious. Recorded on February 19th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins and Austin WilsonRunning Time: 1:32:02 Topics • Intro – Austin is going to die. This is a reality, and we have accepted it. More importantly though, go to instocktrades.com and get your Y: The Last Man books for 50%
#118 – Stank of the Union
February 13, 2013 14:59 - 107 MBUgh. Recorded on February 12th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson and David HopkinsRunning Time: 1:57:21 Topics • Intro – Holy balls do we have a deal for you! First off though: POKEMON. There’s way too many of them, and we feel mildly annoyed by it. But seriously people – go to instocktrades.com RIGHT NOW and stock up on
The David Marquez Interview!
February 08, 2013 05:04 - 105 MBHawk Marquez: Beard Assassin! Recorded on February 3rd, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins, Austin Wilson, and special guest David MarquezRunning Time: 1:54:54 Topics • All New X-Men artist David Marquez stops by to talk about his upbringing, work on “A Scanner Darkly,” breakthroughs on SYNDROME and FANTASTIC FOUR: SEASON ONE, and his current status as a Marvel exclusive
#117 – Sweep Up the Confetti
February 06, 2013 14:33 - 105 MBHyperion was almost named Atom Balls. True story. Recorded on February 5th, 2013.Featuring:Austin Wilson and David HopkinsRunning Time: 1:54:29 Topics • Intro – You’re going to be confused, because this intro is confusing. The important things to remember are where to find us, how to use DCBService.com, and to come back on Friday for our
The Brent Schoonover Interview!
February 01, 2013 15:29 - 105 MBMötley Crüe 4 LIFE. Recorded on January 27th, 2012.Featuring:David Hopkins, Austin Wilson, and special guest Brent SchoonoverRunning Time: 1:54:41 Topics • We talk with one of the nicest men in comics: Brent Schoonover! From our unlikely meeting with him at the first C2E2, to reading his Archaia work and getting commissions from him, Brent has
#116 – Fantomexturbation
January 30, 2013 05:24 - 92.5 MBIt’s like jerking off your mind’s eye in a hall of mirrors. Recorded on January 29th, 2013.Featuring:David Hopkins and Austin WilsonRunning Time: 1:40:59 Topics • Intro – Chuck Darwin, DCBS, and brown bears.• Read ‘Em and Weep! – Invincible #100 by Robert Kirkman & Ryan Ottley, Uncanny X-Force #1 by Sam Humphries & Ron Garney,
The Darren G. Davis Interview!
January 25, 2013 07:36 - 133 MBHonestly, we DID say we love honest honesty… Recorded on January 20th, 2012.Featuring:Austin Wilson, David Hopkins, and special guest Darren G. DavisRunning Time: 2:25:13 Topics • We sit down for a long chat with Darren G. Davis, the publisher/president/founder of Bluewater Productions. Darren told us to not hold anything back with our questioning, so things