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I Read Comic Books

385 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratings

A podcast for comic book fans. Hosted by Mike Rapin and featuring a rotating 2-person panel of diverse comic book experts discussing what they’re reading with a comic book specific topic every episode. New episodes every Wednesday.

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Episodes

Episode 293 | “You Guys Like Serial Killers?”

August 11, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Mike, Kate, and Brian dig into the spoils of spoiling spoilers. The post Episode 293 | “You Guys Like Serial Killers?” first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 292 | I Live. I am Born Again Because of This Book. (ft. interview w/ Gabe Cheng, For Molly Kickstarter)

August 04, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

This week, Mike, Kara, and René discuss the books they picked for the 2021 Goodreads Reading Challenge. Check out what books they picked and their thoughts on some of the books they've read so far. The post Episode 292 | I Live. I am Born Again Because of This Book. (ft. interview w/ Gabe Cheng, For Molly Kickstarter) first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Minisode 49 | Rogue & Gambit: Ring of Fire

July 28, 2021 10:01 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Mike and Kait discuss one of Mike's favorite recent comics and his all time OTP: Rogue & Gambit (by Kelly Thompson & Pere Perez). The post Minisode 49 | Rogue & Gambit: Ring of Fire first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Candybar Antlerboy Episode 8 | Big Man

July 26, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Mike and Danny discuss what they consider to be the best ending to a season 1 of a show they've ever seen. The Emotions! The Storylines! Sweet Tooth on Netflix! The post Candybar Antlerboy Episode 8 | Big Man first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Minisode 48 | Interview with Kevvo + Z-Class Kickstarter

July 21, 2021 10:01 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Mike sat down with Kevvo, creator of Gayish and the upcoming Z-Class, to discuss the Kickstarter for Z-Class and working as a comic creator. The post Minisode 48 | Interview with Kevvo + Z-Class Kickstarter first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Candybar Antlerboy Episode 7 | When Pubba Met Birdie

July 19, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

This episode discusses Episode 7, "When Pubba Met Birdie," of Netflix's Sweet Tooth. Mike and Danny found this episode to be informative and had to severely resist jumping right into episode 8. This is the beginning of the end. The post Candybar Antlerboy Episode 7 | When Pubba Met Birdie first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Minisode 47 | Reading, discovering, keeping up with Webcomics

July 14, 2021 10:01 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Brian and Kate go into the ups and downs of reading webcomics, how they got into webcomics, and discuss their favorite webcomics. The post Minisode 47 | Reading, discovering, keeping up with Webcomics first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Candybar Antlerboy Episode 6 | Stranger Danger on a Train

July 12, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

This episode discusses Episode 6, "Stranger Danger on a Train" of Netflix's Sweet Tooth! Mike liked the episode, Danny was lukewarm, but by the end of their discussion, they both had love for this episode. The post Candybar Antlerboy Episode 6 | Stranger Danger on a Train first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Minisode 46 | Ice Cream Man Presents: Quarantine Comix Special #1

July 07, 2021 10:01 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

Mike and Nick continue their Ice Cream Man journey by tackling the Ice Cream Man: Quarantine Comics Special #1. The post Minisode 46 | Ice Cream Man Presents: Quarantine Comix Special #1 first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Candybar Antlerboy Episode 5 | “What’s In The Freezer”

July 05, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Mike and Danny dig into the three storylines of episode 5 of Netflix's Sweet Tooth; the highlights of a dream sequence, and how it's VERY hard to not binge this show. The post Candybar Antlerboy Episode 5 | “What’s In The Freezer” first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 291 | Goodreads Book of the Month – Constantine: The Hellblazer Vol. 1

June 30, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Mike, Kait, and Kate discuss our Goodreads Book of the Month, Constantine: The Hellblazer, Volume 1: Going Down. The post Episode 291 | Goodreads Book of the Month – Constantine: The Hellblazer Vol. 1 first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Candybar Antlerboy Episode 4 | Secret Sauce

June 28, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

This episode discusses Episode 4 of Netflix's Sweet Tooth, "Secret Sauce," the three storylines in the episode, the cutest hybrid in existence, the tipping point for Dr. Singh, and a very wholesome reunion. The post Candybar Antlerboy Episode 4 | Secret Sauce first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 290 | A Father’s Day Surprise: The Best Superhero Moms in Comics

June 23, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

Mike, Paul, and Nick discuss some of the best superhero (and non-superhero) moms in comics. Who's on your list? The post Episode 290 | A Father’s Day Surprise: The Best Superhero Moms in Comics first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Candybar Antlerboy Episode 3 | Weird Deer S**t

June 21, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

This episode discusses Episode 3, "Weird Deer S**t," of Netflix's Sweet Tooth; digging into the world of Dr. Singh, the "Market," the dubbed "animal rescue team," and the reveal of the show's villain. The post Candybar Antlerboy Episode 3 | Weird Deer S**t first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 289 | Mike Has *Some* Bad Picks (+ Interview with Dave Baker & Nicole Goux for Everyone Is Tulip)

June 16, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

René and Kait join Mike to revisit some of the comics they read when they first got into comics. Mike picked a rough one. PLUS: An mid-episode interview with Dave Baker and Nicole Goux about their upcoming OGN from Dark Horse: Everyone Is Tulip. The post Episode 289 | Mike Has *Some* Bad Picks (+ Interview with Dave Baker & Nicole Goux for Everyone Is Tulip) first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Candybar Antlerboy Episode 2 | Sorry About All The Dead People

June 14, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 24 MB

This episode discusses Episode 2 of Netflix's Sweet Tooth, "Sorry About All The Dead People." Mike goes into some of the differences from the comic, how the tone of the show manages expectations, and the massive number of questions we were left with at the end of the episode. The post Candybar Antlerboy Episode 2 | Sorry About All The Dead People first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Minisode 45 | We Only Find Them When They’re Dead Vol. 1

June 09, 2021 10:01 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Brian and Paul dig into We Only Find Them When They're Dead Vol. 1 by Al Ewing, Simone Di Meo, Mariasara Miotti, and AndWorld Design. The post Minisode 45 | We Only Find Them When They’re Dead Vol. 1 first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Candybar Antlerboy Episode 1 | Out of the Deep Woods

June 07, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MB

This episode discusses Episode 1, "Out of the Deep Woods" from Netflix's SWEET TOOTH and touches on some of the similarities and differences from the comic. The post Candybar Antlerboy Episode 1 | Out of the Deep Woods first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 288 | The Class and the Curious: Academic Shift

June 02, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

This week, Paul, Nick, and Kait discuss comics that educate you; not just comics about a person, place, or thing, but are educational tools. The post Episode 288 | The Class and the Curious: Academic Shift first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 287 | Moby Dick… But Better (with Elsa Charretier!)

May 26, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

Mike and Kara are joined by special guest and comic creator Elsa Charretier to discuss her new YouTube channel, breaking down comics, and the drive of an artist. The post Episode 287 | Moby Dick… But Better (with Elsa Charretier!) first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 286 | “Retail Therapy for Zero Dollars” with Erica Schultz + The Deadliest Bouquet Kickstarter

May 19, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

Mike and Kait sat down with Erica Schultz to chat about her latest Kickstarter: The Deadliest Bouquet, plus working in the comics industry, logo design, the importance of good lettering technique, teaching comics, and crediting every single person who works on a comic. The post Episode 286 | “Retail Therapy for Zero Dollars” with Erica Schultz + The Deadliest Bouquet Kickstarter first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 285 | Welcome to Clickbait, An IRCB Podcast

May 12, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Mike, Nick and René fight it out trying to determine who is the best superhero dad. They really, really tried. The post Episode 285 | Welcome to Clickbait, An IRCB Podcast first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 284 | Action Figures Are Rad As Hell

May 05, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

Paul, Kara, and Mike discuss the "take no bullshit" attitude of Spawn creator, Todd McFarlane, action figures, and how Todd's take from 1992 on the problem with the Big 2 is still relevant today. The post Episode 284 | Action Figures Are Rad As Hell first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 283 | Goodreads Book of the Month – My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness

April 28, 2021 10:01 - 53 minutes - 37.2 MB

Brian, Mike, and Kait sit down to discuss our Goodreads Book of the Month for April 2021: My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness by Nagata Kabi. The post Episode 283 | Goodreads Book of the Month – My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 282 | Chock Full of Left Turns (ft. Paloma Deerfield)

April 21, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

Mike and Brian are joined by special guest Paloma Deerfield to chat about what gets us the most excited about comics. The post Episode 282 | Chock Full of Left Turns (ft. Paloma Deerfield) first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 281 | In a Week Or So, We Can Start Making Out

April 14, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

Kate, Nick, and Paul dig into some of the books from our 2021 Goodreads Reading Challenge and discuss why they picked the books they added to the challenge. The post Episode 281 | In a Week Or So, We Can Start Making Out first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 280 | Suddenly, Satan Was Real

April 07, 2021 10:01 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

Mike, Brian, and Kait revisit the Comic Book Time Machine to chat about 3 comics that came our the year and month they were all born: Starman (1988-1992) #1, Animal Man (1988) #1, Batman Annual #12. The post Episode 280 | Suddenly, Satan Was Real first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 279 | You Guys Ever Want To Kill Hitler? (ft. Dr. Zanne Domoney-Lyttle)

March 31, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Mike and Paul are joined by special guest, Dr. Zanne Domoney-Lyttle to discuss how the political climate influences their comic reading. The post Episode 279 | You Guys Ever Want To Kill Hitler? (ft. Dr. Zanne Domoney-Lyttle) first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 278 | Mike’s biggest shame is getting swindled on eBay

March 24, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

Mike, Paul, and René revisit a topic from episode 131 to discuss the "pride and shame" of their comic collections and in doing so end up down a rabbit hole or two about the pitfalls of being a comic collector. The post Episode 278 | Mike’s biggest shame is getting swindled on eBay first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 277 | Comics that got you hooked (ft. Gabe Cheng)

March 17, 2021 10:01 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

This week, Mike and Brian are joined by Gabe Cheng, creator of the comic For Molly, Love at First Bite, and the LIVE on Kickstarter, Into The Wilderness, to discuss what comics got them hooked on the medium. The post Episode 277 | Comics that got you hooked (ft. Gabe Cheng) first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 276 | We actually judge comic books by their cover

March 10, 2021 11:01 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

Kara, Mike, and Nick do the impossible: Judge comic books by their covers. It's wild for an audio medium. Strap in. And get ready for some BRZRKR talk. The post Episode 276 | We actually judge comic books by their cover first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 275 | Goodreads Book of the Month: Noir: A Collection of Crime Comics

March 03, 2021 11:01 - 1 hour - 53 MB

Mike, Nick, and Kait discuss our February 2021 Goodreads Book of the Month: Noir: A Collection of Crime Comics as voted by our Goodreads group members. The post Episode 275 | Goodreads Book of the Month: Noir: A Collection of Crime Comics first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

I Read Comic Books Podcast Trailer

February 26, 2021 20:36 - 1 minute - 1.62 MB

I Read Comic Books is the best comic book podcast you can listen to. Join Mike Rapin and two of our rotating panelists every week as they discuss comics they've read, comics they're excited for, and a comics specific topic. The post I Read Comic Books Podcast Trailer first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 274 | Read comics for your inner-punk-self

February 24, 2021 11:01 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

Mike and René are joined by special guest Simon Domoney-Lyttle to talk about comics that helped them understand comics better. The post Episode 274 | Read comics for your inner-punk-self first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 273 | Mike’s going to watch ‘The Joker’ and it’s all your fault

February 17, 2021 11:01 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

This week, Paul, Nick, and Mike each pick a newish #1 issue and give it a hearty review: Of Thieves and Elves Vol. 1 and Fear Case #1. Of course, someone broke the rules. The post Episode 273 | Mike’s going to watch ‘The Joker’ and it’s all your fault first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 272 | IRCB Now Recommends Garfield Comics

February 10, 2021 11:01 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Paul and Kara join Mike to discuss how music is portrayed in comics and how you get into the FEEL of music in comics. The post Episode 272 | IRCB Now Recommends Garfield Comics first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 271 | “We All Understand The Sanctity Of Comic Books”

February 03, 2021 11:01 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Kate and Kara join Mike to discuss their, well, "unique" habits while reading comics but spin out into discussing how we handle comics, how IRCB came together, the comic book market and... well, a lot about comics. The post Episode 271 | “We All Understand The Sanctity Of Comic Books” first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

January 2021 Goodreads Book of the Month: Why Art?

February 01, 2021 11:01 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

As chosen by the folks who completed our 2020 Goodreads Reading Challenge, Mike and Brian discuss Eleanor Davis' Why Art? The post January 2021 Goodreads Book of the Month: Why Art? first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 270 | 6th Annual: Not Even the Longest

January 27, 2021 11:01 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

We did it. Year Six begins here. Mike, Kait, Brian, and Paul sat down to reflect on the last year of the show. The post Episode 270 | 6th Annual: Not Even the Longest first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 269 | Oops, All Gambits

January 20, 2021 11:01 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

Brian, Kara, and Mike sat down, asked, then answered, the question: Is Gambit just a broke ass Batman? The answer is a resounding yes and they explain why. The post Episode 269 | Oops, All Gambits first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 268 | How do you choose the format to read your comics?

January 13, 2021 11:01 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

Mike and Nick are joined by friend of the show and fellow podcaster, Danny Martinez, to discuss our comic collecting habits, how they've changed, and where we draw the line on digital vs physical vs subscription when choosing how to read comics. The post Episode 268 | How do you choose the format to read your comics? first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Bonus Minisode | Video Games

January 09, 2021 11:01 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Mike and Nick discuss some video games: Kingdom Hearts, Bloodbourne, Dark Souls, and Metal Gear Solid. The post Bonus Minisode | Video Games first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 267 | The X of Swords Review

January 06, 2021 11:01 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Mike is joined by Eric Rezsnyak and Kevin Dillon of Great Pop Culture Debate to talk about X of Swords and the future of the X-Men. FULL SPOILERS AHEAD! The post Episode 267 | The X of Swords Review first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Minisode 44 | Happy Belated Holidays

December 30, 2020 11:01 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

Brian and Mike discuss three holiday special one-shots: Lobo: Paramilitary Christmas Special #1, Power Man and Iron Fist (2016- 2017): Sweet Christmas Annual #1, and Merry X-Men Holiday Special (2018) #1. The post Minisode 44 | Happy Belated Holidays first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 266 | Love “Quadrangles”

December 23, 2020 11:01 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MB

Mike, Brian, and Nick discuss our Goodreads Book of the Month: Farmhand Vol. 1 by Rob Guillory, Taylor Wells, and Kody Chamberlain. The post Episode 266 | Love “Quadrangles” first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 265 | The Best Comics We Read in 2020

December 16, 2020 11:01 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Mike, Kait, and Paul discuss the best comics we read in 2020. New comics, old comics, any comic! The post Episode 265 | The Best Comics We Read in 2020 first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Bonus Minisode | Amethyst (1983) vs Amethyst (2020)

December 12, 2020 12:01 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

This special episode of IRCB is brought to you by Erin who was kind enough to donate in support of the protests calling for racial justice. Kait and Kara took two Amethyst comics and put them head to head to discuss: Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld: The Birthright (1983) #1 Amethyst (2020) #1 Please consider donating to one of the many causes still in need right now. The post Bonus Minisode | Amethyst (1983) vs Amethyst (2020) first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Episode 264 | Batman Fell In Love With a Ghost Lady

December 09, 2020 11:01 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Kara, Nick, and Mike talk cliffhangers in comics, IP mining, comic scheduling and more on this week's episode of IRCB. The post Episode 264 | Batman Fell In Love With a Ghost Lady first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Minisode 43 | D&D Comics: Vox Machina vs. Dungeons & Dragons

December 02, 2020 11:01 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

This episode was recorded some time in the recent past! Mike and Brian, as two long-time players of Dungeons & Dragons, dig into two comic series based around the infamous Tabletop RPG: Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Vol. 1 and Dungeons & Dragons Vol. 1: Shadowplague. Some spoilers ahead. The post Minisode 43 | D&D Comics: Vox Machina vs. Dungeons & Dragons first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

Bonus Minisode | Religion and Comics

November 28, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Tia and Nick got together to discuss religion in comics, from WicDiv to Hellboy, why visual storytelling works so well for religious themes, and more. The post Bonus Minisode | Religion and Comics first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.

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