Longbox Review Comic Book (& More) Podcast
390 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsComic book discussion, plus The Gutters (journal), The Legion Project (LSH v3), and Center Seat (Star Trek).
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Episode 80: Favorites of 2014! Part 1
February 28, 2015 20:13 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB2014 is over, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate that year in comics. Join me and three guests as we discuss what our favorites of 2014 were in the following categories: Limited series Cover Graphic novel/trade collection Single issue Join us next episode for part 2 of this discussion, and let me know what your favorites of 2014 were. Please subscribe to Travis, Johnny, and Matt's YouTube channels: Oddfellowsthoughts: https://www.youtube.com/user/oddfellowsthoughts/ Johnny DaCo...
Episode 79: Valentine's Special!
February 13, 2015 08:30 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBIt's all about relationships in this episode. Before I talk about my Top 10 favorite comic book couples, I talk about the merging of the Marvel Universes and the new bundles of joy coming to DC Comics. Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (or just go to longboxreview.com/feedback/). Please subscribe, rate, and review the show via iTunes. Thanks for listening! longboxreview.com longbox.libsyn.co...
Episode 78: Breaking Late News
January 16, 2015 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBI go over certain comic book related headlines culled from the last several weeks. Links: IDW acquires Top Shelf Daredevil debut date; Jessica Jones to arrive in 2016? 2014 comic book sales info Image Expo info 1, info 2 She Makes Comics documentary Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (or just go to longboxreview.com/feedback/). Please subscribe, rate, and review the show via iTunes. Thanks fo...
The Gutters: 12 Days of Christmas - Comic Book Edition
December 24, 2014 20:17 - 2 minutes - 1.75 MBFor this holiday season, I give you the 12 Days of Christmas - Comic Book Edition! Thanks for listening! longboxreview.com longbox.libsyn.com/rss
Episode 77: TV/Movie Talk Part 2
December 03, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBTravis and I finish our comic book-related TV discussion talking about Constantine, Agents of Shield, and the upcoming tv shows Agent Carter, I, Zombie, Powers, and Supergirl. Then we delve into the slate of DC and Marvel superhero films that have been announced with release dates extending into 2020! Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (or just go to longboxreview.com/feedback/). Please subscribe, r...
Episode 76: The Golden Age of TV? Part 1
November 20, 2014 01:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIn this first part of the conversation, I talk with good friend Travis about all sorts of comic book television goodness, including The Walking Dead The Flash Arrow Gotham Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (or just go to longboxreview.com/feedback/). Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Join us next episode for part 2! Thanks for listening! longboxreview.com longbox.l...
Episode 75: The "I"s Have It
November 05, 2014 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBI talk about a few of my favorite titles (all Image books): Sex Criminals (by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky) Alex + Ada (by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn) Velvet (by Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting, and Elizabeth Breitweiser) Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (or just go to longboxreview.com/feedback/). Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! longboxreview.com ...
Episode 74: One and Only
October 23, 2014 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBA bunch of number one issues are featured on the show. Specifically, I talk about SiP Kids #1 George Pérez's Sirens #1 Thor #1 The October Faction #1 Earth 2 World's End #1 Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (or just go to longboxreview.com/feedback/). Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! longboxreview.com longbox.libsyn.com/rss
Episode 73: RCCC 2014
October 09, 2014 10:00 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBI talk about the 2014 Rose City Comicon located in Portland, Oregon. Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (or just go to longboxreview.com/feedback/). Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! Here is a video of the things that I bought: http://youtu.be/iNM8OZoLXjg longboxreview.com longbox.libsyn.com/rss
The Gutters: National Podcast Day
September 29, 2014 10:00 - 28 minutes - 16.2 MBOn this episode of The Gutters, I talk about National Podcast Day, which is 9/30/14, and then I launch into a brief examination of the podcasts to which I currently listen. Want the skinny on National Podcast Day? http://youtu.be/wdiWehDP-lI Podcasts Podcasting: The Audacity to Podcast (http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/) The Podcasters Studio (http://thepodcastersstudio.com/) Podcasters' Roundtable (http://podcastersroundtable.com/) News/Commentary/Politics: The Sainio Cast (http://s...
The Gutters: Vegas Vacation
August 29, 2014 11:00 - 18 minutes - 20.6 MBI talk about the mostly comic book related parts of my Vegas vacation. Thanks for listening! Check out the two Back Issue! magazines: #33 and #58. You can also see the covers of the comics that I referred to here: Teen Titans Spotlight Who's Who Update '93 Booster Gold longboxreview.com longbox.libsyn.com/rss
Episode 72: Breaking Late News: SDCC 2014
August 10, 2014 05:03 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBThis episode we discuss the news coming out of the 2014 Comic-Con International in San Diego. Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (or just go to longboxreview.com/feedback/). Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! longboxreview.com longbox.libsyn.com/rss
Episode 71: Coffin Hill and Batman Eternal
July 25, 2014 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBAfter a quick announcement from the Comic Geek Speak crew (please listen and consider donating), Travis (oddfellowsthoughts) and I wax lovingly about the great series Coffin Hill by Caitlin Kittredge and Inaki Miranda. Then we talk about the Batman Eternal weekly series, and end with a brief discussion about Batman and Ra's Al Ghul #32. Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (or just go to longboxreview...
Episode 70: Forever Evil Wrap-Up
July 11, 2014 13:00 - 58 minutes - 33.3 MBTravis (oddfellowsthoughts) and I discuss Forever Evil #4-7, some related Justice League issues, and our thoughts on the current state of the DC universe. Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (or just go to longboxreview.com/feedback/). Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! longboxreview.com Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss
The Gutters: Storytime
June 27, 2014 13:00 - 3 minutes - 1.96 MBAfter a special message from the Comic Geek Speak crew, I have a "dramatic" reading for you. Sit back, relax, and (hopefully) enjoy! Thanks for listening! longboxreview.com Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss
Episode 69: Feedback
June 13, 2014 16:27 - 50 minutes - 28.8 MBAfter I talk about my time at Six Flags Magic Mountain, I dive into the feedback that I've received over the last several months! Thanks to everyone who took the time and commented, tweeted, voicemailed, or otherwise sent me some words. Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (or just go to longboxreview.com/feedback/). Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! Links:...
The Gutters: What Will Be My Legacy?
June 01, 2014 01:14 - 14 minutes - 8.15 MBI ponder my (lack of a) legacy. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss
Episode 68: Trade-In Value
May 16, 2014 07:30 - 40 minutes - 23.2 MBI talk about the following trades: The Twelve (Marvel), The Unwritten: Tommy Taylor and the Ship That Sank Twice (Vertigo), Uber (Avatar), and Peter Panzerfaust: The Great Escape (Image). Spoilery bits abound, so beware! Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longb...
Episode 67: A Conversation with Bruce from the Heroes and Villains Podcast
May 02, 2014 05:04 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBThis episode I talk with Bruce Leslie of the Heroes and Villains podcast. We discuss his podcast, his comic book backstory, and his visit to the 2014 Emerald City Comicon. You can find the Heroes and Villains podcast at http://heroesandvillains.libsyn.com/, and you can contact Bruce via Twitter @hvpodcast. Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe. Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for lis...
The Gutters: Am I Lazy or What?
April 11, 2014 05:03 - 11 minutes - 6.82 MBWould I like some cheese with my whine? Also, I talk podcasty stuff. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss
Episode 66: Must Read TV
March 21, 2014 04:02 - 41 minutes - 23.6 MBI talk about some TV comics, including: Battlestar Galactica Buffy, Season 9 Angel and Faith Star Trek Doctor Who, including Prisoners of Time Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (http://www.speakpipe.com/longboxreview). Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss
The Gutters: Am I an A-Hole?
March 14, 2014 05:12 - 5 minutes - 3.34 MBListen as I prove what an a-hole I really am.... Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss
Episode 65: Rachel Rising with Peter Rios, part 2
March 07, 2014 07:47 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBPeter Rios and I complete our examination of Terry Moore's Rachel Rising through issue 22. Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (http://www.speakpipe.com/longboxreview). Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Links: The Daily Rios (thedailyrios.com) Here's a link to a very short Twitter conversation I had with Terry Moore about the future of Rachel Rising. Again, the take away is PREORDER the i...
Episode 64: Rachel Rising with Peter Rios, part 1
February 28, 2014 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBPeter Rios is back with me to discuss Terry Moore's Rachel Rising through issue 11. Join us next episode as we discuss issues 12-22. Please send your comments to [email protected], leave voicemail at 208-953-1841, or send me a voice message via Speakpipe (http://www.speakpipe.com/longboxreview). Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Links: The Daily Rios (thedailyrios.com) Here's an interview with Terry Moore where he talks about the affect of the #SaveRachelRising campaign. T...
The Gutters: A Dream of Flying
February 21, 2014 06:20 - 6 minutes - 3.69 MBHere's something new for the podcast feed: a short musing on dreaming of flying. Links: Oddfellowsthoughts The Daily Rios Komicskast The Sainio Cast Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss
Episode 63: Best of 2013
February 14, 2014 05:44 - 2 hours - 73.3 MBIt's that time once again to look back at the previous year's comics and talk about our favorites (and some other things). Travis and I did a live Google Hangout (http://www.youtube.com/user/longboxreview) on February 9, 2014, to discuss our picks for the following: Favorite: Limited series Artist (can be a penciler, inker, or colorist) Single issue (of a title, a one shot, or trade) Writer Cover New character Moment Ongoing Others: Most missed Sleeper/Surprise hit Cancelled bef...
Episode 62: Lazarus with Peter Rios
January 31, 2014 11:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBAfter too long an absence, Peter Rios returns to catch up on things Rios, and to discuss the great series Lazarus by Greg Rucka, Michael Lark, and Santi Arcas. Stay tuned for an upcoming episode where Peter and I discuss the entire run (through #22) of Terry Moore's Rachel Rising. Please send your comments to [email protected] or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: ht...
Episode 61: Breaking Late News
January 17, 2014 11:30 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBTravis and I got together over Google Hangouts to discuss some comic-book related news items from the last few weeks. This episode is the audio version of that live broadcast. Please send your comments to [email protected] or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss
Episode 60: Forever Evil/Jupiter's Legacy/Revival
January 04, 2014 16:44 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBTravis and I got together to discuss the #SaveRachelRising effort, and then the first three issues (and the Justice League tie-ins) of DC's current event book, Forever Evil. After that we move one to two Image books that we both really like: Jupiter's Legacy (Travis's pick) and Revival (my pick). Enjoy! Time stamps: #SaveRachelRising - 2:25 (you can listen to me and Peter Rios discuss the first eight issues of Rachel Rising by Terry Moore on Episode 28) Forever Evil (by Geoff Johns, David...
Episode 59: We're Number 1s!
December 19, 2013 11:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBAfter I chat a bit about the Captain Comics comic book shop I visited in November, I talk about the following comics that I read: Letter 44 #1 Velvet #1 Sandman Overture #1 Please send your comments to [email protected] or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss
Episode 58: Previews (Dec. 2013)
December 12, 2013 06:46 - 34 minutes - 16.3 MBI saw a bunch of stuff to chat about in the December, 2013 issue of Previews, so I did! Listen along as I point out those items that you might consider buying. Please send your comments to [email protected] or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss
Episode 57: Comic Talk
December 05, 2013 04:30 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBI talk about the following comics: Super! #1 Earth 2 #16 The Witching Hour #1 Batman #24 Coffin Hill #1 Rocket Girl #1 Superman/Wonder Woman #1 Please send your comments to [email protected] or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review the show on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss
February 2013 Previews
November 16, 2013 20:24 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBEpisode 56: Heroes and Villains #21 (Dick Grayson)
November 03, 2013 21:37 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBThis episode is a rebroadcast of the Heroes and Villains podcast where I joined host Bruce Leslie to talk about Dick Grayson, who is one of my very favorite characters in comics. You can find the Heroes and Villains podcast at http://heroesandvillains.libsyn.com/. Please send your comments to [email protected] (or to Bruce: [email protected]), or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review our shows on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.m...
Episode 55: Movie & TV Talk
October 16, 2013 13:00 - 2 hours - 78.9 MBIt's an extra-sized episode with good friend Greg, who returns after a year+ to catch up on comic book related movies and TV, including Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Greg’s websites are: http://toxiccotton.com/ http://www.covermescreenprinting.com/ http://www.stoutstudios.com/ Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss
Episode 54: Chicken Little
October 04, 2013 13:00 - 28 minutes - 13.4 MBI ramble on about the state of comics in general and my love of the medium. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Episode RSS: http://longbox.libsyn.com/rss
Episode 53: Trinity War!
September 13, 2013 01:00 - 2 hours - 55.3 MBJoin us for a spoiler-filled look at DC Comics' Trinity War! We talk about the events in and provide our thoughts on each of the Justice League titles and the tie-in issues that make up the prelude to Forever Evil. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. I'm on Twitter and Facebook as well. You can go here to watch Travis' YouTube channel. Thanks for listening! All LBR episodes: http://wp.me/PZkAx-3f Epi...
Episode 52: Batman, Inc. #13
August 29, 2013 04:30 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBThere's so much to love about Batman, Incorporated #13 (the epic conclusion!), that I chat a bit about it. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. I'm on Twitter and Facebook as well. Thanks for listening!
Episode 51: San Diego Comic-Con News
August 02, 2013 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBTravis joins me to discuss news coming out of or talked about during the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!
Episode 50: 10 Top 5
July 03, 2013 06:05 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBFor episode 50 (and to celebrate three years of podcasting) I present to you 10 Top 5 lists. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!
Episode 49: Reviews Triumvirate
June 13, 2013 13:00 - 30 minutes - 14.3 MBI talk about the following series: Point of Impact Nowhere Men Thor: God of Thunder Links: Heroes and Villains podcast episode 21 about Dick Grayson/Nightwing The new Longbox Review podcast RSS feed (subscribe now!): longbox.libsyn/com/rss Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!
Episode 48: Comic Talk
June 01, 2013 20:02 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBI talk about the following titles: The Answer #4 Danger Club #5 East of West #1-2 Idolized #5 Jupiter's Legacy #1 Mara #4 The Movement #1 Suicide Rick #1 Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. Please rate and review on iTunes. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!
Episode 47: Marvel NOW!.2
May 09, 2013 21:16 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThe Marvel NOW! initiative began about six months ago, and we discuss the titles that have launched so far in 2013, including: Young Avengers Superior Spider-Man Avenging Spider-Man Savage Wolverine Captain Marvel New Avengers Guardians of the Galaxy Uncanny X-Men Fearless Defenders Daredevil Wolverine What did we like? What could have been better? Just how successful was this initiative? Listen to discover the secrets! Please send your comments to [email protected], or le...
Episode 46: Marvel NOW!.1
April 25, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThe Marvel NOW! initiative began about six months ago, and we discuss the titles that started within the first three months, including: Uncanny Avengers Red She Hulk All-New X-Men Thor: God of Thunder FF Fantastic Four Indestructible Hulk Captain America Avengers Hawkeye (Yes, this started before Marvel NOW!, but we also wanted to discuss all Marvel titles that we're reading now.) What did we like? What could have been better? Just how successful was this initiative for a couple o...
Episode 45: April Previews
April 10, 2013 17:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBThere were enough cool things in this month's Previews to talk about, so I did! Listen along as I point out those items that you might consider buying. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening! Links: My YouTube channel My review of Xenoglyphs My review of Hoax Hunters #0 Finally, here are the links to my Retro Reviews of the DC Comics Presents, four-issue storyline: issue 27, i...
Episode 44: Alpha and Omega
March 20, 2013 18:00 - 35 minutes - 16.6 MBI read some first issues and final issues of some comics, and wanted to share my thoughts about them with you. Alpha: Age of Ultron #1 Ame-Comi Girls #1 Helheim #1 Sex #1 Omega: Before Watchmen: Rorschach #4 Buffy: Willow: Wonderland #5 Superman #17 (H'El on Earth) Swamp Thing/Animal Man #18 (Rotworld) Finally, I talk a bit about the Green Lantern and Young Justice finales (and end with a brief discussion with a special guest). Please send your comments to longboxreview@g...
Episode 43: ECCC 2013
March 08, 2013 16:00 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBI talk about my experiences while at the 2013 Emerald City Comicon. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!
Episode 42: Comic Potpourri
February 27, 2013 16:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis episode, we discuss a little bit of news, review the endings of the "Rotworld" and "Death of the Family" storylines, and then discuss our enthusiasm for the upcoming Emerald City Comicon! News (1:47) JH Williams III dropping art duties on Batwoman Marvel of the Dead Larfleeze ongoing Gender Through Comic Books MOOC Reviews (37:50) "Rotworld" from Swamp Thing and Animal Man "Death of the Family" from the Batman family Emerald City Comicon (1:23:40) For our thoughts while we're ...
Episode 41: 52 Pickup, Part 2
February 13, 2013 14:00 - 35 minutes - 16.7 MBI complete my look at the DC New 52 titles that I am reading. This time, I comment on the the following family of titles: Green Lantern The Dark The Edge Young Justice Digital Firsts This is the first episode recorded using my new Zoom H1 mic so I may sound a bit different. :) Let me know how you like it. Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail at 208-953-1841. You can also visit the Feedback page. Thanks for listening!
Episode 40: Best of 2012, Part 2
February 01, 2013 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBBest of 2012, part 2. This time, we discuss our choices in the following categories: Best Cover (1:20) Best Moment (12:07) Best Ongoing (28:08) Best Media Adaptation (41:12) Most Surprising (50:06) Most Disappointing (57:35) Cancelled Before Its Time (1:06:49) Bonehead Award (1:13:41) Title that's not getting enough attention (1:16:51) Future Project (1:19:24) Wild Card (1:24:26) "Surprise" clip (1:29:58) Please send your comments to [email protected], or leave voicemail a...