Meet Your Doom
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsHusbands, Devin and Brian, discuss the Silver Age Doom Patrol comics. So relax your metal limbs, let your problems grow or shrink at your command, and don't get too negative. We'll show Chief that we can be the brains of this half hour as we discuss the "freaks" who so bravely save the world and stuff.
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Episodes
42: Doom Patrol #116
August 11, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBDevin and Brian discuss potentially the oddest issue of Doom Patrol yet (which is also incredibly dark), as well as Madame Rouge’s kinks, what the Chief does on the second Tuesday of every third month, and why the Abominable Snowman is the complete package.
41: Doom Patrol #116
August 11, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBDevin and Brian discuss potentially the oddest issue of Doom Patrol yet (which is also incredibly dark), as well as Madame Rouge’s kinks, what the Chief does on the second Tuesday of every third month, and why the Abominable Snowman is the complete package.
41: Doom Patrol #115
July 14, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBBrian and Devin discuss mutants (for real this time) in Doom Patrol 115, as well as weird ways that rich people get tax write offs and Into the Woofs, and also have a slightly serious conversation about word evolution.
40: Doom Patrol #114
June 09, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBDevin and Brian discuss Kor and his city destroying gun in Doom Patrol 114, as well as Brian’s apparent issues with habeas corpus, the timeline of Chicken Nuggets (Mc and otherwise), and ways that cavemen can give positive affirmative enthusiastic consent
39: Doom Patrol #113
May 19, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBBrian and Devin discuss the main story of Doom Patrol 113, as well as if masculinity is jowly, how machines and sausages work, and the logistics of attacking erogenous-zone-first. Also, Devin sings a lot. We're sorry.
38: Doom Patrol - Beast Boy's Backstory
April 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBDevin and Brian are joined by the good-for-many-things co-host of Titan Up the Defense, Cory, to discuss Beast Boy's origin back-up stories, as well as how accepting a princedom is like eating broccoli, matching hats with countries, and tough choices around cheese.
37: Doom Patrol #112
March 24, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBDevin and Brian discuss the conclusion to the Zarox-13 plot that basically ignores its first half, as well as the beginnings of Beast Boy not understanding sex humor, issues with alien-tech Life Alert, and perm-related conspiracy theories.
36: Doom Patrol #111
March 03, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBBrian and Devin cover an admittedly frustrating Doom Patrol 111, and also discuss Devin’s mom’s methods of paper editing, joining a naked family, and how this issue was so stupid even Brian couldn’t Brian.
35: Doom Patrol - Larry's Back Story
February 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBDevin and Brian return from a very long hiatus to discuss Larry's backstory from issues 106 through 111, as well as the fact that Louis Zamperini is a multiversal constant, how circuits work, and distinct types of cartoon aunts.
34: Doom Patrol #110
July 15, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn their last episode before their hiatus, Devin and Brian discuss the finale of the Beast Boy/Galtry story, as well as the evolution of the Brain's relationship with Mallah, whether or not Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas was intended for sex-use, and the Chief's Dinner Theatre. See you all later this fall!
33: Doom Patrol #109
June 24, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBDevin and Brian discuss the fate of the definitely-not-dead Doom Patrol as well as resurrecting poop, Brian's method of eating Neapolitan ice cream, and how jars work.
32: Doom Patrol #108
May 27, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBDevin and Brian discuss the pretty tense Doom Patrol 108, as well as conservative America's true problem with Elvis, bows as a better type of minimum wage, and how there's no way to redeem a Never-Been-Kissed.
31: Doom Patrol #107
April 29, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBDevin and Brian discuss the continuation, escalation, and complication of the Beast Boy/Galtry story, as well as their dog’s aptitude as a cheerleader, Cars (Pixar, 2006) role-play, and their email-induced guilt and anxiety.
30: X-Patrol #1
April 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBDevin and Brian welcome guest X-Pert Miles Stokes to discuss Amalgam’s X-Patrol #1, as well as Devin’s recurring nightmares, how much dominos relate to luck, and just how 90s the 90s could be.
29: Doom Patrol #106
March 11, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBDevin and Brian discuss the main story of Doom Patrol 106, which is getting continuity-heavy enough that Devin has to do a "previously on", as well as Devin's disgusting food habits as an 8-year-old, Maxwell Sheffield's sinful secret, and what’s actually going on with Rita’s hair.
28: Doom Patrol #105
February 18, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBDevin and Brian discuss Rita's failed honeymoon plans and the end of the Robotman backstory (or is it?) in Doom Patrol #105, as well as how to break into our home easily, the math Devin does for our listeners, and some legit discussion of comic books as a medium that was not meant to maintain readership.
27 Doom Patrol #104
January 21, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBDevin and Brian have Alex of Doom Patrol Studies on to discuss Doom Patrol 104: The Wedding of Rita (Elasti-Girl) and Steve (Mento). Naturally, there's discussion of the fashion, the guest list, but we also manage to cover the utility of public art, the value of working from home, and letters written by actual fans and not just Arnold Drake in a wig.
26 Doom Patrol #103
December 31, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBDevin and Brian discuss both stories in Doom Patrol 103, which seem like they shouldn’t take a while, but they do. While we’re at it, we discuss how scientific readings may be like bra-sizes, popular soups, and modest streakers. Also, prepare yourselves, because we have a Sentence Diagram Battle.
25: Doom Patrol #102
November 26, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBBrian and Devin discuss the conclusion to the Doom Patrol’s first crossover in Doom Patrol 102, as well as the difference between normal fictional cities and fictional capitols, the dangers electric fans posed to 1960s men, and - naturally- Miss Marple.
24: Challengers of the Unknown #48
November 05, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MBDevin and Brian discuss Challengers of the Unknown 48 (aka The Doom Patrol's first crossover) as well as whether white undershirts are shorthand for gay sex, how to play euchre, and postulations as to who actually read Challengers of the Unknown.
23: Meet Your Doom #101 Main Story
October 15, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBBrian and Devin discuss the main story of Doom Patrol 101, as well as fancy sandwiches, lines of inheritance between professors, their families, and grad students, and how Brian can Brian himself.
22 Doom Patrol #100 & 101 - Cliff's Backstory
October 01, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBDevin and Brian discuss the back matter (and Cliff’s backstory) of Doom Patrol 100 and 101, as well as whether comparing babies to nuclear bombs makes sense in this political climate, garlic toothpaste, and why you should always invite Aunt Agatha to your bachelorette party. Also, Brian finally breaks Devin. (CW: there's some talk of self-harm in this episode, due to Cliff's feelings on his new body)
22: Doom Patrol #100 & 101 - Cliff's Backstory
October 01, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBDevin and Brian discuss the back matter (and Cliff’s backstory) of Doom Patrol 100 and 101, as well as whether comparing babies to nuclear bombs makes sense in this political climate, garlic toothpaste, and why you should always invite Aunt Agatha to your bachelorette party. Also, Brian finally breaks Devin. (CW: there's some talk of self-harm in this episode, due to Cliff's feelings on his new body)
21: Doom Patrol #100 - Main Story
September 10, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBBLEEP BLEEP BLEEP! Devin and Brian discuss Beast Boy’s origin in the main story in Doom Patrol #100, as well as grad students' obligations to raise their advisors’ orphans, the evolutionary path of dinosaurs and pterodactyls, and how Brian has an answer for every plot hole.
20: Doom Patrol #99
August 20, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBDevin and Brian (and, for the second story, Hub of Titan Up the Defense) discuss Doom Patrol 99, featuring the first appearance of Beast Boy, as well as when to send Fathers' and Mothers' Day cards, karate lions, whether Goldilocks was violent or just bad at sitting, and Larry Storch's fighting prowess. Also Hub gets to bust out his one Horace Walpole reference.
19: Doom Patrol #98
July 30, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBBrian and Devin discuss the “meh” Doom Patrol 98, as well as Devin’s mom’s thoughts on trash cans, butt-shaped haircuts, and - most importantly - macaroni salad.
18: Doom Patrol #97
July 09, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBDevin and Brian discuss the conclusion of the Doom Patrol’s first two parter in Doom Patrol 97, as well as regional differences in Red Rover rules, cargo shorts utility, and blouse shopping.
17: Doom Patrol #96
June 18, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBHappy Pride! We have an issue full of riots, twists, and team ups upon team ups. Devin and Brian discuss all of those in Doom Patrol 96, as well as Martha P. Johnson, Italian Mama’s plastic spice combinations, and why you should never get between Julia Roberts and her explosives.
16: Doom Patrol #95
May 28, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBDevin and Brian discuss the return of Animal Vegetable Mineral Man in Doom Patrol 95, as well as formal logic, 19th century tentacle porn, and DYNAMITE (Occupying houses! In chicken bonnets! Making popcorn!).
15: Doom Patrol #94
May 07, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBDevin and Brian discuss their divided thoughts on the divided issue of Doom Patrol 94, as well as which Doom Patrol member is which Golden Girl, how radiation is like a PhD, and Brian's plans to greet a bear this summer.
14: Doom Patrol #93
April 16, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBDevin and Brian discuss Doom Patrol 93, as well as finding LSD on the ground, how much a pair of pliers can upset Devin, and poop bullets.
13: Doom Patrol #92
March 26, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBBrian and Devin discuss Doom Patrol 92, as well as Devin’s fraught relationship with their microwave, various reasons to wear a super suit to a date, and how exactly one loses a baby in a bank vault. Because Devin’s and Brian’s jobs have gotten particularly busy and no one has stopped by to give them two million dollars, they’ll be taking an extra week off to catch up and also see if someone CAN give them the much needed money for an electronic microscope, an automatic centrifuge, and maybe...
12: Doom Patrol #91
March 12, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBDevin and Brian discuss the first appearance of Mento in Doom Patrol 91, as well as how to actually play Barrel of Monkeys, whether to use paddles on eBay, and if doctors can actually be naked. Ever.
11: Doom Patrol #90
February 26, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBDevin and Brian discuss the return of the Brotherhood of Evil in Doom Patrol 90, as well as breakfast foods in the shape of index cards, which calls attract which animals, and Brian's inability to distinguish between Dolly Parton, Shirley Temple, and Little Orphan Annie.
11: Doom Patrol 90
February 26, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBDevin and Brian discuss the return of the Brotherhood of Evil in Doom Patrol 90, as well as breakfast foods in the shape of index cards, which calls attract which animals, and Brian's inability to distinguish between Dolly Parton, Shirley Temple, and Little Orphan Annie.
10: Doom Patrol 89
February 12, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBDevin and Brian discuss Doom Patrol 89, as well as Victorian parlor games, investing in orphans, and what constitutes an apology.
10: Doom Patrol #89
February 12, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBDevin and Brian discuss Doom Patrol 89, as well as Victorian parlor games, investing in orphans, and what constitutes an apology.
9: Doom Patrol 88
January 29, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBDevin and Brian discuss the Chief’s backstory and the Baron’s crime spree, as well as Devin’s mom’s cleaning habits, the Cape May Peanut Butter Co. (it’s so good!), and whether or not Brian’s ever done a cannonball.
9: Doom Patrol #88
January 29, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBDevin and Brian discuss the Chief’s backstory and the Baron’s crime spree, as well as Devin’s mom’s cleaning habits, the Cape May Peanut Butter Co. (it’s so good!), and whether or not Brian’s ever done a cannonball.
8: Doom Patrol #87
January 08, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBDevin and Brian discuss Doom Patrol 87, as well as the sovereignty of Pacific atolls, Devin’s college poop schedule, and the impact of bow fashion on high school popularity. Also, we’ll be taking a brief break, so will back in 3 weeks for our next episode!
8: Doom Patrol 87
January 08, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBDevin and Brian discuss Doom Patrol 87, as well as the sovereignty of Pacific atolls, Devin’s college poop schedule, and the impact of bow fashion on high school popularity. Also, we’ll be taking a brief break, so will back in 3 weeks for our next episode!
7: Doom Patrol #86
December 25, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBDevin and Brian discuss the first issue of Doom Patrol in their 7th adventure, as well as calculus, Met Life vs. Club Med, and How to Name Your Robot.
6: My Greatest Adventure 85
December 11, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBDevin and Brian discuss the final issue of My Greatest Adventure in the Doom Patrol's 6th adventure, as well as the speed of light, proper punctuation for addressing others, and who would be better in West Side Story.
6: My Greatest Adventure #85
December 11, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBDevin and Brian discuss the final issue of My Greatest Adventure in the Doom Patrol's 6th adventure, as well as the speed of light, proper punctuation for addressing others, and who would be better in West Side Story.
5: My Greatest Adventure #84
November 27, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBDevin and Brian discuss General Immortus’s return in the Doom Patrol's 5th adventure, as well as the joy of tapioca, slamming your fist so hard you take a nap, and the perfection that is the season 5 Christmas episode of ABC’s Brothers & Sisters.
4: My Greatest Adventure #83
November 13, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBDevin and Brian discuss the Doom Patrol's 4th adventure, as well as Soupy Sales, deescalation tactics, and Devin's mom's reaction to a very particular bumper sticker.
3: My Greatest Adventure #82
October 30, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBDevin and Brian discuss the Doom Patrol's 3rd adventure, as well as Devin's anxiety, quadruple crosses, and, most importantly, Binky.
2: My Greatest Adventure #81
October 16, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBBrian and Devin discuss the Doom Patrol's second appearance, as well as the bends, Beverly Crusher Syndrome, and Peanuts Slang.
1: My Greatest Adventure #80
October 02, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBBrian and Devin discuss the Doom Patrol's first appearance, as well as black briefs, Winnie the Pooh's butt, and newspapers with circulations of 4.
Meet Your Doom Trailer
September 25, 2020 17:00 - 22 seconds - 343 KBMeet Your Doom: A Doom Patrol Podcast. Coming every other Friday this October.