Silver & Gold Podcast
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsSilver and Gold Podcast is devoted to the DC Comics characters Booster Gold and Captain Atom. Hosted by Roy "Charlemagne" Cleary and FKAjason, each episode focuses on one issue of Booster Gold and one issue of Captain Atom, starting with volume one of Booster Gold and DC Comic's first volume of Captain Atom. We'll also be covering their subsequent appearances and discussing Captain Atom and Booster Gold news.
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Episodes
38: Betrayal
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 13.5 MBFKAjason and guest Matt Cody (of Superman Radio Revisited Podcast) cover Booster Gold (vol 1) #24 and Captain Atom (vol 2) #18. Booster betrays his fellow heroes. General Eiling gets throw up on his shoes. Action packed!
37: Blind Obsession
August 20, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 14.1 MBFKAjason and special guest Hix (Waiting for Doom, Dial F for Flanger, The Gary Show) discuss Action Comics #594, Booster Gold (vol 1) #23, and Captain Atom (vol 2) #17. Booster vs Superman! Captain Atom vs Red Tornado! Now with 100% more Swamp Thing!
36: Bialya Bound
June 27, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 7.53 MBFKAjason is back with more classic Captain Atom! First he discusses “Bialya Bound” from Captain Atom Annual #2 by Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Paris Cullins, Bob Smith, Carrie Spiegle, Shelley Eiber, Dan Rasplar, and Denny O'Neil. Captain Atom gets more than he bargained for on a trip to Bialya. After that we check in with Captain Atom's buddy Gunner Goslin and Peggy Eiling and discuss “Reckoning Day” from Captain Atom Annual #2 by Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Pat Broderick, Michael Bair, Shelley...
35: Tortured Options
December 18, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 17.2 MBFKAjason and Roy “Charlemagne” Cleary are back with more classic Booster Gold and Captain Atom! First they discuss “Tortured Options” from Booster Gold (vol 1) #22 by Dan Jurgens, Ty Templeton, Gene D’Angelo, Steve Haynie, and Barbara Randall. It’s Booster and the Justice League versus a giant Silly Putty man. After that we check in with Red Tornado and discuss “The Big Blowout” from Captain Atom (vol 1) #16 by Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Pat Broderick, Bob Smith, Shelley Eiber, Duncan Andrew...
34: Slugfest
August 28, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 20.9 MBFKAjason and Roy “Charlemagne” Cleary are back again with more classic Booster Gold and Captain Atom! First they discuss “Invasion from Dimension X” from Booster Gold (vol 1) #21 by Dan Jurgens, Ty Templeton, Gene D’Angelo, Steve Haynie, and Barbara Randall. It’s Booster versus some green goons with their green goo. That sounds waaaaaaay dirtier than it is. After that we check in with Major Force and discuss “Slugfest” from Captain Atom (vol 1) #15 by Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Pat Broderick...
33: Blinded by the Rainbow Raider!
May 01, 2018 04:00 - 52 minutes - 18.3 MBFKAjason and Roy "Charlemagne" Cleary are finally back with more classic Booster Gold and Captain Atom! First they discuss “The Colors of Justice” from Booster Gold (vol 1) #20 by Dan Jurgens, Arne Starr, Gene D’Angelo, Steve Haynie, and Barbara Randall. It’s Booster still versus the Rainbow Raider, but this time he's blind. After that we check in with Nightshade and discuss “Down Time” from Captain Atom (vol 1) #14 by Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Pat Broderick, Bob Smith, Nansi Hoolihan, Dunc...
32: Chromatic Chaos!
November 08, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 21.3 MBMore classic Booster Gold and Captain Atom! First FKAjason and Roy “Charlemagne” Cleary discuss “Revenge of the Rainbow Raider” from Booster Gold (vol 1) #19 by Dan Jurgens, Al Vey, Gene D’Angelo, Duncan Andrews, and Barbara Randall. It’s Booster versus the Rainbow Raider. After that we warm up some eggnog and discuss “We Three Kings” from Captain Atom (vol 1) #13 by Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Pat Broderick, Bob Smith, Nansi Hoolihan, Duncan Andrews, and Dennis O’Neil. Captain Atom spends a ...
31: Showdown
August 28, 2017 11:00 - 55 minutes - 19.3 MBWe return to classic Booster Gold and Captain Atom! First FKAjason and Roy "Charlemagne" Cleary discuss "Showdown" from Booster Gold (vol 1) #18 by Dan Jurgens, Mike DeCarlo, Gene D'Angelo, John Costanza, Barbara Kesel, and Jerry Ordway. It's Booster versus Broderick, the cop from the future. After that we discuss "The Dark Side of the Force" from Captain Atom (vol 1) Annual #1 by Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Pat Broderick, Bob Smith, Carl Gafford, Duncan Andrews, and Dennis O'Neil. Captain At...
30: Mission Creep
July 26, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 20.9 MBFKAjason and Roy "Charlemagne" Cleary are back to discuss some of their favorite super heroes! First on deck is "Dream of Terror" from Booster Gold (vol 1) #17 by Dan Jurgens, Arne Starr, Gene D'Angelo, Bob Lappan. Barbara Randall, and Bruce D. Patterson. It's Booster, Hawk, and Cheshire having some good clean desert fun. Then the SNGPOD team switches to "Mission Creep" from The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom (vol 1) #6 by Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Will Conrad, Ivan Nunes, Saida Temofonte, Kr...
29: Fresh Start
June 02, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 21.2 MBIt's back to classic Booster Gold with "Fresh Start" by Dan Jurgens, Bob Lewis, Albert DeGuzman, and Barbara Randall from Booster Gold (vol 1) #16. Booster moves into his new mansion/headquarters and ticks off no less than three people. Then we cover "Quantum Mechanic" by Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Will Conrad, Ivan Nunes, Saida Temofonte, Kristy Quinn, Jim Chadwick, and Steve Rude from the penultimate issue of The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom. Nate finally meets his son, confronts Ultramaxx...
28: JLMay Part IX
May 19, 2017 11:00 - 38 minutes - 70.8 MBHere's a head-scratcher. The Justice maxi-series by Jim Krueger, Alex Ross, Doug Braithwaite, Todd Klein, and Joey Cavalieri did not feature Booster Gold or Captain Atom. So why are we reviewing issue nine? Because this podcasting community is freaking awesome! The JLMay event organizers found a back-door way to include Jay and Roy. This crossover began with Fire & Water #193, then continued into Super Mates #70, The Idol-Head of Diabolu #30, Views from the Longbox #263, Pulp 2 Pixel, The L...
27: Yabba-Dabba-Don't!
May 02, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 23 MBSorry for the delay, folks. Life gets in the way of podcasting sometimes. With that said, OMG April was a great month for both our heroes! First we had "Booster Trouble" by Mark Russell, Rick Leonardi, Scott Hanna, Steve Buccellato, Dave Sharpe, Marie Javins, Brittany Holzherr, Michael Allred, Laura Allred, Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, and Hi-Fi Design from Booster Gold/The Flinstones Special #1. Yep, a new Booster Gold comic! Then there was "Shock and Awe" by Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Will ...
26: Runback
March 24, 2017 10:00 - 1 hour - 26.1 MBListen to Roy and Jay via the world's most sensitive microphone as they discuss "Runback" from Booster Gold (vol 1) #15 by Dan Jurgens, Bob Lewis, Bruce D. Patterson, Gene D'Angelo, Augustin Mas, and Barbara Randall. Jay fights a cold as the two then discuss "Back to the Future" from The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom (vol 1) #3 by Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Will Conrad, Marguerite Sauvage, Ivan Nunes, Saida Temofonte, Jim Chadwick, and Kristy Quinn.
25: Past Imperfect
February 22, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 25.3 MBRoy "Charlemagne" Cleary and FKAjason return to review "A Future Lost" from Booster Gold (vol 1) #14 by Dan Jurgens, Mike DeCarlo, John Costanza, Gene D'Angelo, and Barbara Randall. Booster's in the future and on the run from the cops. Then we review "Past Imperfect" from The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom (vol 1) #2 by Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Will Conrad, Ivan Nunes, Saida Temofonte, Kristy Quinn, and Jim Chadwick. Lost in time, Captain Atom tries to make a new life for himself with disas...
24: The Tomorrow Run
January 10, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 23.3 MBThe wait is over. In this episode, Roy and Jay review "Blowback" from The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom (vol 1) #1 by Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Will Conrad, Ivan Nunes, Saida Temofonte, Jason Badower, Kristy Quinn, Gabriel Hardman, Jordan Boyd, and Jim Chadwick. The New 52 Captain Atom can't live with guilt and does something drastic. We also review "The Tomorrow Run" from ?Booster Gold? (v0l 1) #13 by Dan Jurgens, Gary Martin, Gene D'Angelo, Bob Lappan, and Barbara Randall. Sick with a fut...
23: Sweet Dreams Major Force
December 22, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBIt is again time to join FKAjason and Roy “Charlemagne” Cleary as they review and discuss Booster Gold (vol 1) #12 and Captain Atom (DC vol 1) #12. Booster has his final showdown with the Director of the 1,000. Captain Atom is reunited with his son Randy. “War” from Booster Gold #12 was by Dan Jurgens, Mike DeCarlo, Gene D’Angelo, John Costanza, and Barbara Randall. It's Booster versus the SCUBA Squad and the 1,000. “Sweet Dreams, Major Force” from Captain Atom #12 was by Cary Bates, Greg ...
Silver and Gold Mini-Episode 02: Changes and a Birthday
November 28, 2016 05:00 - 12 minutes - 4.39 MBThis mini-episode is just a little housekeeping from your friends at SNGPODuctions. Jay lets you know about said changes, then drops a little birthday surprise for someone special.
22: When Glass Houses Shatter
November 23, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBJoin FKAjason, Roy "Charlemagne" Cleary, and The Fire and Water Network's Irredeemable Shag as they review and discuss Booster Gold (vol 1) #11 and Captain Atom (DC vol 1) #11. Shag was asked to guest on this episode because he is an expert in the 1987 DC crossover/mini-series event Millennium. Also, Firestorm, the Nuclear Man is in this issue of Captain Atom. "When Glass Houses Shatter" from Booster Gold #11 was by Dan Jurgens Mike DeCarlo, Gene D'Angelo, John Costanza, Barbara Randall, a...
21: One Second of War
October 27, 2016 04:00 - 25 minutes - 8.83 MBVance's Throwback Thursday returns with him and guest-host FKAjason reviewing “One Second of War” from Space Adventures #38 (Charlton Comics, 1961) by Joe Gill and Steve Ditko.
Silver and Gold Mini-Episode 01: The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom
October 13, 2016 04:00 - 10 minutes - 3.91 MBIt is our first mini episode with big freaking news from DC Comics! What will it mean for Captain Atom? What will it mean for Silver and Gold Podcast? What will it mean for the world as we know it?
20: Wish You Were Here
October 10, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 24.2 MBIt's 10/10 so FKAjason and Roy “Charlemagne” Cleary are ready to talk about some old “number 10” comics! First we revisit Booster Gold (v0l 1) #9 with Herb Fung! Then join us for “Death Grip of the 1,000” by Dan Jurgens, Mike DeCarlo, Gene D’Angelo, Augustin Mas, Barbara Randall, and Alan Gold from Booster Gold (vol 1) #10. Hang around after that for “Wish You Were Here” by Cary Bates, Greg Weisman, Pat Broderick, Bob Smith, Carl Gafford, Duncan Andrews, and Denny O’Neil from Captain Atom (D...
19: A Victory for Venus
September 29, 2016 04:00 - 20 minutes - 7.11 MBThrowback Thursday returns with Vance in the driver's seat as he and FKAjason review "A Victory for Venus" from Space Adventures #37 (Charlton Comics, 1960) by Joe Gill and Steve Ditko.
18: Time Bridge Part II
September 09, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBThe ninth day of the ninth month can only mean that FKAjason and Roy "Charlemagne" Cleary are ready to talk about some old "number 9" comic books! Join us for "Time Bridge Part II" by Dan Jurgens, Mike DeCarlo, Gene D'Angelo, John Costanza, and Alan Gold from Booster Gold (vol 1) #9. Then stick around as we pick at "Blood and Betrayal" by Cary Bates, Pat Broderick, Bob Smith, Carl Gafford, Duncan Andrews, and Denny O'Neil from Captain Atom (DC, vol 1) #9. Guest Stars: Brainiac 5, Chameleon ...
17: The Space Prowlers
August 25, 2016 04:00 - 28 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this Throwback Thursday episode of Silver and Gold, Vance is back with FKAjason to talk about “The Space Prowlers” from Space Adventures #37 (Charlton Comics, 1960) by Joe Gill and Steve Ditko.
16: Live or Let Die?
August 08, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBIn this episode of SNGPOD, Roy and Jay review Time Bridge (Part I of II) from Booster Gold (vol 1) #8 by Dan Jurgens, Mike DeCarlo, Gene D'Angelo, Augustin Mas, and Alan Gold. We also review Live or Let Die?from Captain Atom (vol 1, DC) #8 by Cary Bates, Pat Broderick, Bob Smith, Carl Gafford, Duncan Andrews, and Dennis O'Neil. Guest Stars: Brainiac 5, Chameleon Boy, Ultra Boy, Senator Ballard, Director of the 1000, the Cambodian, Plastique, Chiller, and Ronald Reagan Silver Watch: Captain...
15: Captain Atom on Planet X
July 21, 2016 04:00 - 27 minutes - 9.57 MBIn this Throwback Thursday episode of Silver and Gold, Vance is back with FKAjason to talk about "Captain Atom on Planet X" from Space Adventures #36 (Charlton Comics, 1960) by Joe Gill and Steve Ditko.
14: The Man of Gold vs the Man of Steel!
July 07, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 24.5 MBSuperman teaches Booster Gold a harsh lesson with his fists in Booster Gold (vol 1) #7 by Dan Jurgens, Mike DeCarlo, Gene D'Angelo, Augustin Mas, and Alan Gold. Captain Atom gets sucker-stabbed by the Mongolian while he's chatting up Plastique in Captain Atom (DC, vol 1) #7 by Cary Bates, Pat Broderick, Bob Smith, Carl Gafford, Duncan Andrews, and Dennis O'Neil. And Roy and Jay are there to talk about it!
13: Superheropalooza
June 23, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBIn this throwback Thursday episode, we reach back just four years to our first podcast. FKAjason, Roy "Charlemagne" Cleary - along with guests Marcus Cleary and Rebecca Ledford - list our top five superheroes. Updated with additional commentary by FKAjason. Listen to us list and discuss our fifteen favorite super-heroes.
12: At Last! The Origin of Booster Gold
June 06, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 22.6 MBLike Julius Caesar in 49 BC, FKAjason and Roy "Charlemagne" Cleary cross the Rubicon with Booster Gold, Skeets, Superman, and their new pal Z. Finally, the origin of Booster Gold is revealed by Dan Jurgens, Mike DeCarlo, Nansi Hoolahan, Augustin Mas, and Alan Gold. We then turn our sights on the new Doctor Spectro trying to get a piece of Captain Atom's lie with Cary Bates, Pat Broderick, Bob Smith, Carl Gafford, Duncan Andrews, and Dennis O'Neil. All of this and more are found in today's re...
11: The Wreck of X-44
June 02, 2016 04:00 - 24 minutes - 8.71 MBThis Throwback Thursday, Vance and Jay discuss "The Wreck of X-44" from Space Adventures #36 by Joe Gill and Steve Ditko. We also touch on DC Universe: Rebirth and the possibility that Captain Atom might be God.
10: Face Off
May 05, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBCaptain Atom faces off with Firestorm, the Nuclear Man! Dr. Spectro faces off with a journalist! Booster Gold faces off with a killer zamboni and the Metropolis hockey team! So many face offs we had to call in the Irredeemable Shag to help us out. We review the Booster Gold (vol 1) #5 story "Face Off" (by the creative team of Dan Jurgens, Mike DeCarlo, Nansi Hoolahan, Augustin Mas, and Janice Race) and the Captain Atom (DC, vol 1) #5 story "The Return of Dr. Spectro" (by the creative team of...
09: Major Tom
April 30, 2016 04:00 - 26 minutes - 9.43 MBIn this episode of the Silver and Gold Podcast, Jay discusses the similarities between the origin of Captain Atom and the subject matter of the Peter Schilling song "Major Tom (Coming Home)."
08: The Little Wanderer
April 21, 2016 04:00 - 36 minutes - 12.7 MBIt is Throwback Thursday again with FKAjason and Vance discussing "The Little Wanderer," a story by Joe Gill and Steve Ditko that first appeared in Space Adventures #35 (1960, Charlton Comics). Captain Atom helps (sort of) his friend Gunner and his narcoleptic son. Cap flies around, blasts space birds, and generally confounds the readers with questions like, "Why?" or "How?" and "Did somebody say donuts?"
07: Missing In Action!
April 04, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBThis time out, Jay and Roy review Booster Gold (vol 1) #4 by Dan Jurgens, Mike DeCarlo, Nansi Hoolahan, and Augustin Mas. Thorn, Booster, and Skeets battle Mindancer, Blackgaurd, and the 1,000. Then we review Captain Atom (DC, vol 1) #4 by Cary Bates, Pat Broderick, Bob Smith, Carl Gafford, and Augustin Mas. Nathaniel Adam is finally reunited with his daughter after his 18-year-absence. Plus, scads of your listener feedback!
06: The Second Man in Space
March 17, 2016 04:00 - 26 minutes - 9.43 MBThrowback Thursday returns and this time out, FKAjason and Vance review the Space Adventures #34 Captain Atom story "The Second Man in Space" (written by Joe Gill with artwork by Steve Ditko). We discuss the laziness of "space vaccines" and the general cheesyness of silver age comics. Vance can barely stay awake for this one, so you know you're in for a real treat!
05: Fighting Mad!
March 02, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 22.6 MBIn episode 05 of the Silver & Gold Podcast, we discuss Booster Gold (Vol 1) #3, The Night Has Two-Thousand Eyes (by Dan Jurgens, Mike DeCarlo, Nansi Hoolahan, and Augustin Mas), and Captain Atom (DC Vol 1) #3, Blast from the Past (by Cary Bates, Pat Broderick, Bob Smith, Carl Gafford, and John Costanza). Also, FKAjason and Charlemagne's secret origins are revealed, that's what friends are for, Booster in peril, Thorn's fashion choices, The Love Boat, Booster Gold looks like an idiot, typical...
04: Introducing Captain Atom
February 04, 2016 05:00 - 37 minutes - 13.1 MBWait, haven't we already introduced Captain Atom. Well, yes and no. Call this episode of SNGPOD our "throwback Thursday" episode. I have a special guest on and we talk about the origin of the "original" Silver Age Captain Atom from Space Adventures #33. The story (written by Joe Gill with art by the legendary Steve Ditko) is titled "Introducing Captain Atom," and it, well, introduces Captain Atom.
03: Captain Atom... A True American Hero?
January 28, 2016 05:00 - 31 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode of Silver & Gold, we discuss what I like to call "Captain Atom versus the French Canadian Separatists." After a brief discussion about Captain Atom's junk, we review Captain Atom (vol 1, DC) #02 by Cary Bates, Pat Broderick, Bob Smith, Carl Gafford, and John Costanza.
02: Enter Mindancer, Enter Madness!
January 12, 2016 05:00 - 45 minutes - 15.8 MBAfter some brief Force Awakens spoilers and a correction to the last episode (followed by more Star Wars talk), we review Booster Gold (volume 1) #02 by Dan Jurgens, Mike DeCarlo, Tom Ziuko, and Augustin Mas. We also cover a little Knight Rider, 80s comic smells, and listener feedback.
01: First Issue Excitement!
December 22, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 21.1 MBIn the first (and possibly last and only) episode of the Silver and Gold Podcast, Roy and Jay Discuss and review Booster Gold #1 (from February 1986 and written and drawn by Dan Jurgens with inks by Mike DeCarlo, colors by Tom Ziuko and letters by Augustin Mas) and Captain Atom #1 (from March 1987 and written by Cary Bates with pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Smith, colors by Carl Gafford, and letters by John Costanza). The Silver and Gold theme song is Heart of Gold by the Roy Clark ...