I Read Comic Books
385 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsA 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 233 | Release the JJ Cut
February 05, 2020 11:01 - 5 MBPaul and Nick join Mike to talk about "Directors Cut" and annotated comics. The post Episode 233 | Release the JJ Cut first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 232 | ANNUAL #5: We’re always whole-assing this show
January 29, 2020 11:01 - 1 hour - 47 MBMike, Paul, Kait, and Brian sat down IN REAL LIFE to record, discussing the last year of IRCB, things we've loved, how we've grown as a show, and a few behind the scenes bits. The post Episode 232 | ANNUAL #5: We’re always whole-assing this show first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 231 | The Longest Decade of Comic Book Movies Ever (2009-2019)
January 22, 2020 11:01 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBA decade of movies based on comic books. Mike is joined by Brian and Rene for just, so so much. Enjoy. The post Episode 231 | The Longest Decade of Comic Book Movies Ever (2009-2019) first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 230 | “Aggressively Heterosexual”
January 15, 2020 11:01 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBKara welcomes Kait and Kate onto the show to discuss media properties they would love to see become comics! The post Episode 230 | “Aggressively Heterosexual” first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 229 | Finding deeper meaning in comic art
January 08, 2020 11:01 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBTia and Nick join Mike to discuss how to pull out the deeper meaning in comics. The post Episode 229 | Finding deeper meaning in comic art first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Minisode 30 | My Friend Dahmer
January 01, 2020 11:01 - 49 minutes - 34 MBPaul and Nick join Mike to discuss Derf Backderf's OGN, My Friend Dahmer. The post Minisode 30 | My Friend Dahmer first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode IX | The Rise of Skywalker
December 31, 2019 03:56 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBAfter 8 weeks of reading Star Wars comics, Brian and Kara have arrived at The Rise of Skywalker. FULL SPOILERS AHEAD! The post I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode IX | The Rise of Skywalker first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode VIII | Age of Resistance
December 27, 2019 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThe countdown to Rise of Skywalker continues with Kara and Brian’s discussion of the Age of Resistance in the latest I Read #StarWars Comic Books podcast! The post I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode VIII | Age of Resistance first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 228 | Goodreads Book of the Month: Comics For A Strange World: A Book of Poorly Drawn Lines
December 25, 2019 11:01 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBMike, Kait, and Nick discuss the IRCB Book of the Month: Comics For A Strange World: A Book of Poorly Drawn Lines by Reza Farazmand. The post Episode 228 | Goodreads Book of the Month: Comics For A Strange World: A Book of Poorly Drawn Lines first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode VII | Spotlight on Doctor Aphra
December 20, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBBrian and Kara get giggly about their favorite terribly amazing characters and why you need to read Aphra if you’re into Star Wars worldbuilding. The post I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode VII | Spotlight on Doctor Aphra first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 227 | “This is the I have been reading comic books podcast”
December 18, 2019 11:01 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBRené and Nick swap with Mike their lists of the best comics they read in 2019, new or old, big or small! The post Episode 227 | “This is the I have been reading comic books podcast” first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode VI | Kanan and Rebels
December 13, 2019 11:01 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIf you’ve watched Star Wars Rebels, you know all about not-Jedi Kanan Jarrus--but how did he get that way? In Kanan, his origins are revealed. Brian and Kara discuss our favorite space fam and best boi Kanan in the context of this entertaining comic series. The post I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode VI | Kanan and Rebels first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 226 | Your 2019 Comic Book Holiday Shopping Guide
December 11, 2019 11:01 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBKara, Kait, and Paul chat about what comics you should be gifting your family, friends, enemies, and beyond! The post Episode 226 | Your 2019 Comic Book Holiday Shopping Guide first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode V | Age of Rebellion and other miniseries
December 06, 2019 11:01 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBBrian and Kara discuss Age of Rebellion Heroes and Villains and highlight the Lando miniseries! The post I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode V | Age of Rebellion and other miniseries first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Minisode 29 | Pumpkinheads
December 04, 2019 11:01 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBKait and Kate sat down to talk about Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks. The post Minisode 29 | Pumpkinheads first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode IV | Film adaptation comics
November 29, 2019 11:01 - 56 minutes - 39 MBKara and Brian discuss three Star Wars movie adaptations, and what the comic book versions add to the stories we already know and love. The post I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode IV | Film adaptation comics first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 225 | Mike is no longer on energy drinks
November 27, 2019 11:01 - 1 hour - 44 MBMike is joined by Nick and Tia this week to ask the question: what was the first comic you read by your favorite creative team (or creator)? The post Episode 225 | Mike is no longer on energy drinks first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode III | The Old Republic
November 22, 2019 11:01 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBBrian and Kara dive deep on the waning days of the Old Republic and have way too many nice things to say about trash boi Darth Maul. The post I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode III | The Old Republic first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 224 | Zero Issues and Prologues
November 20, 2019 11:01 - 58 minutes - 40 MBKait and Paul join Mike to dig in on the topic of #0s and prologue comics, the canon-rewriting behind them, and some minor history behind them. The post Episode 224 | Zero Issues and Prologues first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode II | Alphabet Squadron and TIE Fighter
November 15, 2019 11:01 - 27 minutes - 19 MBOn Episode II of the I Read Star Wars Comic Books special, Brian and Kara make Alphabet Squadron and TIE Fighter better. The post I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode II | Alphabet Squadron and TIE Fighter first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 223 | The Absorption Problem
November 13, 2019 11:01 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBKait and Nick join Mike to talk about how they read comics. The post Episode 223 | The Absorption Problem first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode I | Obi-Wan and Anakin
November 08, 2019 11:01 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBBrian and Kara discuss Obi-Wan and Anakin and how it explores the relationship between the two Jedi at a point when Anakin is thinking of rejecting the Jedi entirely. The post I Read Star Wars Comic Books Episode I | Obi-Wan and Anakin first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 222 | We All Have Statues Of Each Other
November 06, 2019 11:02 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBWhat’s up with DC only really talking about Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman? Paul, Kara, and Brian talk about DC's super trinity! The post Episode 222 | We All Have Statues Of Each Other first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 221 | Goodreads Book of the Month: They Called Us Enemy
October 30, 2019 10:01 - 51 minutes - 20.6 MBOn this very important episode of the I Read Comic Books podcast, Brian, Kait, and Kara discuss They Called Us Enemy, our November Goodreads Book of the Month! The post Episode 221 | Goodreads Book of the Month: They Called Us Enemy first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 220 | I’ve Heard of It (It Must Be Popular) Feat. Paulie
October 23, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBPaul, Nick, and Rene discuss the importance of coloring and the effects of recoloring. The post Episode 220 | I’ve Heard of It (It Must Be Popular) Feat. Paulie first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Bonus Interview | Dave Baker & Night Hunters
October 17, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBDave Baker joins Mike and Nick for a bonus interview episode to talk about his Kickstarter with Alexis Ziritt: Night Hunters! The post Bonus Interview | Dave Baker & Night Hunters first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 219 | I’m from the 50s. I don’t know who Lizzo is.
October 16, 2019 10:01 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBKara, Paul, and Mike have a fun little discussion about comic books letters pages. The post Episode 219 | I’m from the 50s. I don’t know who Lizzo is. first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 218 | What even is the fantasy genre?
October 09, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBNick and Kate join Mike to discuss fantasy comics and, well, try to put a finger on how to define "fantasy" comic books. The post Episode 218 | What even is the fantasy genre? first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 217 | Revisiting old comic friends
October 02, 2019 10:01 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBTia and Kait join Mike to discuss re-reading comics, why we do it, why we don't, and how, for some of us, it helps enrich our comic book reading experience. The post Episode 217 | Revisiting old comic friends first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 216 | Devastating One-Liners to Poor Boys
September 25, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBMike is BACK this week with Kate and Kara in tow and they sat down to talk about the prevalence of schooling in comics. The post Episode 216 | Devastating One-Liners to Poor Boys first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 215 | Mike Rapin, The Swellest Guy
September 18, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBNick and Kait join Paul throw plans out the window and caution to the wind and discuss our host and producer Mr. Michael Rapin and his contributions to our (your?) comic book reading habits. The post Episode 215 | Mike Rapin, The Swellest Guy first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 214 | Sticking the Landing
September 11, 2019 10:01 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBTia and René join Paul to talk about satisfying comic series endings. The post Episode 214 | Sticking the Landing first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 213 | Interview with David Pepose
September 04, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBMike, Kait, and Kara sit down with friend of the show, David Pepose to talk about his new book Going to the Chapel. The post Episode 213 | Interview with David Pepose first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 212 | Goodreads Book of the Month: Heathen Vol. 1
August 28, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBKate and Kara join Mike to talk about our Goodreads Book of the Month: Heathen Vol. 1. The post Episode 212 | Goodreads Book of the Month: Heathen Vol. 1 first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 211 | Why does this exist? Can I resist buying this?
August 21, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBBrian and Nick join Mike to talk about weird crossovers, and we're not talking crossover events. The post Episode 211 | Why does this exist? Can I resist buying this? first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 210 | Do you have the HOXPOX?
August 14, 2019 16:19 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBPaul and Tia join Mike to discuss unconventional art styles and media in comic books. How do collages, paints, and 3-D models fit into the world of pen and ink comic books? The post Episode 210 | Do you have the HOXPOX? first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 209 | Hidden gems from your library
August 07, 2019 10:01 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBAfter a summer break of minisodes, Paul, Kara, and Kait bring us back with a spectacular episode about finding comics at your local library and the importance of trying books out of the blue. The post Episode 209 | Hidden gems from your library first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Minisode 28 | Ice Cream Man Volume 3: Hopscotch Mélange
July 31, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWhat mystery awaits Mike & Nick on their journey into Ice Cream Man Vol. 3? The post Minisode 28 | Ice Cream Man Volume 3: Hopscotch Mélange first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Minisode 27 | Mansplaining in Comics
July 24, 2019 10:01 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week, Kara and Tia deliver us a very special episode of I Read Comic Books to discuss the topic of Mansplaining in comics. The post Minisode 27 | Mansplaining in Comics first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Minisode 26 | Ice Cream Man Vol. 2: Strange Neapolitan
July 17, 2019 10:01 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBNick and Mike continue on their trip down the road that is the series Ice Cream Man. Needless to say, Mike and Nick are haunted by this volume. The post Minisode 26 | Ice Cream Man Vol. 2: Strange Neapolitan first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Minisode 25 | X-23 – The Complete Collection Vol. 1
July 10, 2019 10:01 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBKate dives into the sometimes bad origin of X-23 aka Laura Kinney with Mike along to discuss the finer points of this character. The post Minisode 25 | X-23 – The Complete Collection Vol. 1 first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 208 | Goodreads Book of the Month: Captain America Vol 1. Winter In America
July 03, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBBrian, Nick, and Kate sat down to discuss our Goodreads Book of the Month: Captain America Vol. 1: Winter In America as voted on by our fantastic Goodreads members! Spoiler alert for Captain America Vol. 1: Winter In America! The post Episode 208 | Goodreads Book of the Month: Captain America Vol 1. Winter In America first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 207 | C’mon, give comics a chance!
June 26, 2019 10:01 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBBrian and René sat down with Mike to discuss why we don't like new takes on old characters, their mantles, and how sometimes you just have to give a comic a chance! The post Episode 207 | C’mon, give comics a chance! first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 206 | Shooting A Comic Book with a LITERAL Bullet
June 19, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBKait and Nick join Mike to discuss the many reading, packaging, and "marketing" gimmicks used in comic books over the years. The post Episode 206 | Shooting A Comic Book with a LITERAL Bullet first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 205 | Poststructuralism is like, “YOU ARE THE FATHER OF THAT BABY”
June 12, 2019 10:01 - 57 minutes - 53 MBPaul, Tia, and Kara dive into a deep discussion about the "death of the author" or idea of separating a comic book creator (or any kind of creator/artist/writer/etc.) from their work. Is it possible? The post Episode 205 | Poststructuralism is like, “YOU ARE THE FATHER OF THAT BABY” first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 204 | Special Guest: Dave Baker
June 05, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBMike, Nick, and Paul are joined by Dave Baker, creator of a multitude of media, namely his comics: Action Hospital, Fuck Off Squad, and more! The post Episode 204 | Special Guest: Dave Baker first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 203 | Book Adaptations, YA Edition!
May 29, 2019 10:01 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBKait and Kate join Mike on the show to discuss comic book and manga adaptations of Young-Adult prose books. What's good? What's not so good? Why read these adaptations? The post Episode 203 | Book Adaptations, YA Edition! first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 202 | Special Guest: Chris Sebela!
May 22, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBTia, Kara, and Mike are joined by friend of the show, Chris Sebela! They chat about being an Eisner nominee, Chris' upcoming comics, his wonderful dog Zola, and making zines! The post Episode 202 | Special Guest: Chris Sebela! first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 201 | ‘Kate-senpai,’ that sounds right
May 15, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThis week, Kate and Paul jumped on the show with Mike to talk about why we buy comics and don't read them and how unshelving those comics is hard. The post Episode 201 | ‘Kate-senpai,’ that sounds right first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.
Episode 200 | FCBD + interviews with Lucy Knisley & Box Brown
May 08, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBThis week's episode is JAM PACKED with content. Brian and Kait join Mike to talk about Free Comic Book Day, as well as discuss two interviews we did at C2E2 with Lucy Knisley & Box Brown. The post Episode 200 | FCBD + interviews with Lucy Knisley & Box Brown first appeared on I Read Comic Books Podcast.