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Smorgasbord #75: The Smorgies 2017

January 01, 2018 03:20 - 141 MB

FINAL ISSUE! Mighty Max Nestorowich returns to give the Smorgasbord a proper send-off! For the last Smorgie Awards ever, we pick our favorite characters of 2017, revisit the biggest flops and disappointments of the year,… [more]

Smorgasbord #74: More Weight on the Shelf

December 09, 2017 22:27 - 80.6 MB

Tom and Shawn welcome special guest and Sequart co-founder Julian Darius to our penultimate episode, where we talk about some of our favorite comics of all time! Join us as we discuss omnipotent cats, an… [more]

Smorgasbord #73: Who They are, and How They Came to Be

October 23, 2017 18:30 - 75.3 MB

Pick up your Secret Origins and your Years Zero as Shawn and Tom go on a flashback month to discuss their various entry points into the wonderful world of comics and how these points shaped… [more]

Smorgasbord #72: H.R. Giger’s Human Resources Department

September 27, 2017 07:31 - 72.9 MB

Tom and Shawn play a game of “What If?” and peer into an alternate dimension where we run Marvel Comics. How would the Star Wars line grow? What could we do to fix the trade… [more]

Smorgasbord #71: Earthlets and Other Puny Animals

August 23, 2017 01:30 - 94 MB

Shawn and Tom dedicate a special episode to talk all things 2000AD: past, present, and future. We discuss their new reprint programs, their attempts to bring back classic comics into their modern area, the problems… [more]

Smorgasbord #70: The Saga Awards, Featuring Saga!

July 28, 2017 08:00 - 148 MB

It’s our post-SDCC special as Shawn and Tom take time out from reviews to discuss the metric ton of trailers, previews, announcements, panels and discussion that Comic-Con has wrought – from the very last Alan… [more]

Smorgasbord #69: Umbrella-ella-ella-eh

July 19, 2017 09:00 - 77.4 MB

Tom and Shawn bid Joan Lee a fond farewell and ponder the passing of an age; Spider-Man: Homecoming breaks some new ground; a bit of DC drama knocks Shawn for a loop; Netflix’s next comics-related… [more]

Smorgasbord #68: Exit, Pursued by a Bear

July 03, 2017 16:00 - 89.8 MB

Neither rain, nor snow nor a throat like sandpaper is going to stop Tom and Shawn from talking about comics. The news of a possible new Watchmen TV show lead to a discussion about the… [more]

Smorgasbord #67: Gene Simmons v. Richard Simmons

June 21, 2017 07:30 - 80.8 MB

This week, Tom and Shawn bid a sad farewell to the great Adam West, puzzle over Joel Schumacher’s strange apology, compare the triumphant roar of the Black Panther trailer to the pitiful meow coming from Marvel… [more]

Smorgasbord #66: Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby

June 06, 2017 21:51 - 78.7 MB

It’s Tom’s turn to drive down Fury Road as we discuss Zack Snyder’s recent tragedy and the uglier side of fandom, a new power couple rising in the industry, the August Previews bringing us unintentional… [more]

Smorgasbord #65: The Allred Family Tree

May 22, 2017 11:00 - 94.2 MB

The highs and lows of media adaptation are explored as we face future TV adaptations of Judge Dredd and Wayward, plus a Hellboy movie reboot by some guys Tom’s rather excited about. In the wild… [more]

Smorgasbord #64: The Dangers of Chris Inflation

May 10, 2017 10:29 - 91.8 MB

The Eisner Awards (A.K.A. Brian K. Vaughan’s shelf holders) season is upon us, as well as a new Marvel movie, the first trailer for The Defenders, a TV show being cancelled with no one noticing,… [more]

Smorgasbord #63: Khatz in the Khradle

April 25, 2017 11:00 - 82.2 MB

In which Shawn learns that Marvel’s definitions of “ongoing” and “miniseries” are more interchangeable than they should be; a Warren Ellis Plot Generator would inevitably become sentient and attack the United Nations while chain-smoking; Meredith… [more]

Smorgasbord #62: Shawn & Tom Kill the Marvel Universe

April 08, 2017 11:00 - 88.9 MB

Go for broke! The news from the Marvel Retailer Summit have forced Shawn & Tom to discuss at length about all myriad problems Marvel actually have, as opposed to the problems they think they have.… [more]

Smorgasbord #61: Fist of Iron, Feet of Clay

March 28, 2017 11:00 - 79.1 MB

Tom and Shawn call upon their inner chi to give Netflix’s Iron Fist a well-deserved beatdown; Paramount tries to solicit a Pro; Tom discovers that the pratfalls and faux pas of the comics industry don’t… [more]

Smorgasbord #60: Infinite Midlife Crisis

March 12, 2017 11:00 - 85.8 MB

It’s a new day and a new format for Smorgasbord, as Shawn and Tom discuss of what the reception for Logan means for the future of comic book movies, the end of Island, the resurrection… [more]

Smorgasbord #59: See You Hell Cowboy

March 01, 2017 12:00 - 92.4 MB

This week, Tom and Shawn say their last goodbyes to Hellboy III, Rebellion must avoid getting into Activision’s bed of disappointments and broken dreams, and the May Previews provide some tedium, some pleasant surprises, and… [more]

Smorgasbord #58: G.I. Jem

February 01, 2017 12:00 - 115 MB

Shawn and Tom feel cautiously optimistic about future movies and comics as they discuss the second Logan trailer, the teaser for Powerless, an animated Spider-Man, and a metric ton of comics coming in April. On… [more]

Smorgasbord #57: Yabba Dabba Don’t

January 17, 2017 12:00 - 107 MB

Shawn is possessed by the spirit of Soraya Montenegro and spends the entire episode raging out over Gerard Jones, Rob Liefield, Ike Perlmutter, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and Fred Flintstone’s war veterans group. Tom heroically… [more]

Smorgasbord #56: The Smorgie Awards 2016

January 04, 2017 12:00 - 114 MB

It’s that most wonderful time of year again! Tom and Shawn welcome special guest Max Nestorowich to review the year in comics and help us hand out the Carrie Fisher Memorial Award for Best Female… [more]

Sequart Podcast #4: Humans and Paragons

January 03, 2017 12:00 - 355 MB

For this 3-hour mega podcast, the contributors of Sequart’s latest book, Humans and Paragons: Essays on Super-Hero Justice, got together to reflect on their essays. Have super-hero comics become more nuanced at exploring social issues… [more]

Smorgasbord #55: Demon Detectives on Magic Skateboards

December 07, 2016 12:00 - 112 MB

Between sirens and power drills, Tom and Shawn manage to talk about the Riverdale trailer and why Sexy Jailbait Archie is a thing nobody needs. Angela Bassett joins Marvel’s Black Panther, and Shawn finally lets… [more]

Smorgasbord #54: World War Jude

November 22, 2016 14:00 - 92.6 MB

Shawn and Tom dive headfirst into news with the very amusing Bleeding Cool Civil War (not to be confused with the thoroughly unamusing Civil War II or the actual political landscape), Marvel’s latest attempt to… [more]

Smorgasbord #53: We’re With Her

November 03, 2016 11:00 - 108 MB

Having officially broken DC’s numbering system, Tom and Shawn celebrate by taking a contemplative look at Edison Rex, a harsh look at Marvel’s failure with Chelsea Cain, a confused look at the Logan trailer, an… [more]

Smorgasbord #52: Barbarians at the Gate

October 18, 2016 13:20 - 104 MB

After a short vacation, Shawn & Tom return to discuss the post-NYCC news avalanche, including creators behaving badly, the un-shocking return of old comics imprints, new publishers making big steps, and the casting announcement that… [more]

Smorgasbord #51: Goodbye, Northampton’s Rose

September 21, 2016 11:00 - 122 MB

Shawn and Tom consider the legacy of Alan Moore as he prepares to leave comics forever(?); Shawn sings the praises of Outhouser Jude Terror for speaking truth to power; nobody puts Valiant in the corner… [more]

Smorgasbord #50: The Pizza Metaphor

September 04, 2016 14:45 - 147 MB

Episode 50! No renumbering, no relaunching, no rebirthing. Instead Shawn and Tom break out of their habit and sit with a panel of experts to discuss the state of the industry. Guests include Hagai Palevski… [more]

Smorgasbord #49: Could It Beeee… SATAN?!

August 26, 2016 11:00 - 91.2 MB

Shawn and Tom talk about DC’s broken promises, Grant Morrison’s TV deals, Shawn’s thoughts on the Suicide Squad movie, a theory about Earth-Snyder (it’s all Hal Jordan’s fault), the welcome return of Adam West’s Batman,… [more]

Smorgasbord #48: Fall of the House of Warner

August 10, 2016 11:00 - 121 MB

This is the post-SDCC world, and while most of the news have discussed to death, Shawn & Tom still want to talk a bit about the Eisners, some selected trailers, spin-offs for low-selling books, and… [more]

Smorgasbord #47: Liberty’s Lingerie

July 30, 2016 12:00 - 114 MB

This week, Tom and Shawn discuss Frank Cho’s line in the sand, 9-year-olds who love V for Vendetta, Joe Casey’s auto-plagiarism, Justice League finally getting some Action, and October Previews. We also review The Hunt… [more]

Smorgasbord #46: A Valiant Effort

July 12, 2016 11:00 - 86.4 MB

Shawn & Tom talk about Valiant’s unexpected takeover of the Harvey Awards, Ron Wimberly vs. Erik Larsen, the latest round of casting news, and the wasted potential of Tom Felton. On the review side, it’s… [more]

Smorgasbord #45: Quit Cloning Around

June 30, 2016 11:00 - 118 MB

Shawn and Tom react to unwelcome events and crossovers at DC and Marvel, Ulises Fariñas’s new project is Buño and muy bueno, some unexpected names turn up in casting news for Supergirl and Spider-Man: Homecoming,… [more]

Smorgasbord #44: Hail to the King

June 11, 2016 11:00 - 127 MB

A fairly quiet week of comic news brings with it a long discussion over recent casting announcements (from Captain Marvel to Mandrake, the Magician), as well as a debate over the viability of a certain… [more]

Smorgasbord #43: With Treelike Reptile Erections

June 01, 2016 15:40 - 121 MB

As the Internet rages at Rebirth and Nick Spencer, Tom and Shawn discuss the passing of Darwyn Cooke, the latest desperation tactics at Marvel and DC, casting news for Thor: Ragnarok, and August Previews. We… [more]

Smorgasbord #42: The 99% Strikes Back

May 19, 2016 11:00 - 133 MB

After a week off, Shawn & Tom are back to deal with the fallout from Shelly Bond’s firing from Vertigo, Oni’s new imprint, the release of Captain America: Civil War, movie announcements for both Sexcastle and Irredeemable,… [more]

Smorgasbord #41: The Cat who Vomits Blood and Other Grisly Tales

April 16, 2016 11:00 - 123 MB

The post Emerald City Comicon is a very strange place indeed, with DC announcing a new mature comics imprint, IDW assimilating other companies as if it were the Borg, HeroesCon facing backlash over the Virginia… [more]

Smorgasbord #40: He Came from (and in) Canada

April 08, 2016 11:00 - 120 MB

On this Very Special Episode of Smorgasbord, Tom and Shawn talk about dissenting critical opinions of Batman v Superman and season 2 of Netflix’s Daredevil, Dark Tick is a thing we’re pretty sure nobody asked… [more]

Smorgasbord #39: A Fistful of Nothing

March 24, 2016 17:00 - 77.6 MB

This week on the Smorgasbord: Tom and Shawn discuss AMC’s Preacher, the Civil War trailer (you know which one), the return of Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill to their iconic roles, questionable decisions at Valiant,… [more]

Smorgasbord #38: Moon Witch is Gonna Get Ya

March 09, 2016 17:49 - 66.2 MB

The Iron Fist casting news brings with it a large discussion which dominates the episode as Shawn and Tom discuss the Marvel monochrome universe, the diminished importance of source fidelity, and being uncomfortable by heaving… [more]

Smorgasbord #37: The Merc with the Merch

February 22, 2016 18:00 - 78.5 MB

Shawn & Tom talk DC reboot (again), DC exclusives (including the man who would be Tom King), the unexpected success of the Deadpool film (and the results thereof), and some of the driest previews ever… [more]

Smorgasbord #36: Rebirthing Pains

February 09, 2016 18:00 - 102 MB

It’s a cavalcade of bad news as Tom and Shawn discuss the first casualty of All-New All-Different Marvel, more Angoulême shenanigans, the consequences of disturbing Hanna-Barbera’s grave, rumors of yet another DC reboot, and possible… [more]

Smorgasbord #35: Going 911 on 4.99

January 25, 2016 22:30 - 116 MB

Tom and Shawn get all combative in a very angry Smorgasbord, as they discuss the new Suicide Squad trailer, Image series ending too early, Marvel superhero (and price) inflation, and a complete rundown of the… [more]

Smorgasbord #34: Cherchez la Femme

January 14, 2016 18:00 - 77.5 MB

Tom and Shawn ring in the new year with movie rumors, a surprise appearance from 2000AD‘s back catalog, and the Angouleme Grand Prix’s questionable grasp of the word “history.” We also review Spider-Man / Deadpool… [more]

Smorgasbord #33: The Smorgies Award 2015

December 28, 2015 18:00 - 111 MB

Join Tom and Shawn and special guest star Maayan Priel (Legend of Fangirls) for the second annual Smorgasbord award show, as we recall the best (and worst) 2015 had to offer… from Best Writer to… [more]

Smorgasbord #32: Kurtrissa Explains It All

December 14, 2015 18:00

In which one should know better than to pick a fight with Kurt Busiek, Iron Fist gets its showrunner, Frank Miller is not the father, war is still good for absolutely nothing at Marvel, and… [more]

Colloquium #15: Back to Life — Ben Kahn on Shaman

December 09, 2015 23:33 - 106 MB

Markisan interviews Ben Kahn on Shaman! Ben talks about writing the supernatural and sassy world of Shaman, tattoos, his Kickstarter success and the problems with Superboy punching time… (1:56:00) Find out more about Shaman at… [more]

Smorgasbord #31: The Mad Machinations of Mr. Miller

November 30, 2015 18:00 - 120 MB

Tom and Shawn talk Hollywood as a new Crow movie is brought up, Captain America: Civil War gets its first trailer, and Iron Fist becomes a Schrodinger-like phenomenon. In actual comics talk, Frank Miller promises more Dark Knight… [more]

Smorgasbord #30.1: Bunns of Steel

November 19, 2015 18:19 - 82.2 MB

With Tom running amok in England, Shawn invites local Boy Wonder Hagai Palevsky to discuss the latest developments in comics, including Cullen Bunn’s brush with fandom drama, the Means-Shannon Mishap, a most unwelcome return at… [more]

Smorgasbord #30: Fox Hunt

November 04, 2015 18:00 - 118 MB

Tom and Shawn try to figure out what’s eating Ales Kot, 200 years still isn’t enough time to get anyone to care about Krypton, the first Previews of 2016 looks depressingly similar to the last… [more]

Colloquium #14: Imagine You’re Dying — Dave Dwonch on Cyrus Perkins and the Haunted Taxi Cab

October 29, 2015 16:00 - 62 MB

Markisan interviews Dave Dwonch on Cyrus Perkins and the Haunted Taxi Cab! Dave talks about writing supernatural tales for all ages, the origins of Action Lab Entertainment, seeing ghosts as a child and how almost… [more]

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