Task Force X
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhere your host, Aaron *Head* Moss, reviews and discusses DC Comics Suicide Squad and Checkmate comic books.
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Episode 64: Debt of Honor!
March 12, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutes - 55 MBA double sized Suicide Squad! Episode 50! The Squad rescues.... Rick Flag's... son! Join us as Amanda assembles a team to rescue the son of a founding member of The Suicide Squad. And get some more of that Brave and the old that I love so much! Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.
Episode 63:The Thinker vs Oracle!
February 13, 2024 16:00 - 56 minutes - 67.3 MBThis month we get a double shot of Suicide Squad. Issues 48 and 49. This month Barbara takes on The Thinker 2. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.
Headcast Network Christmas 2023!
December 24, 2023 13:30 - 13 minutes - 11.4 MBHey dear listeners. Just a brief Christmas message and update on the Headcast Network... Plus a couple of Christmas songs. Merry Christmas from the entire Headcast Network family of shows. See you in 2024.
Headcast Network Special: Head MIA!?!
September 24, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBI know it's a been a month or two since you've heard from me, but reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated. Brother Head is still here. And this mini episode hopefully explains why. Head Speaks and my other shows are returning to the airwaves soon!
Episode 62: Choice of Dooms!
July 18, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBAfter a couple of month delay, Task Force X is back. After Checkmate ending, I needed a couple of months to clear my head... That's the story I'm sticking to. LOL But this month, we look at Suicide Squad issue 47. This month it's Raven vs Kobra... To the DEATH! That's right, someone doesn't walk away. How does the rest of the team fare? Take a listen and see. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.c...
Episode 61: Check and Mate!
February 21, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis month, the end of Checkmate! At least this incarnation. The last three issues of Checkmate 31, 32, and 33 are covered this episode! Take a listen and let us know what you think of Checkmate as a whole and especially this final story arc. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.
Episode 60: Knight Beat of Evils
September 27, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBFirst in Checkmate 30, Winston and Lionel, continue their battle against Bishop, while Checkmate if falling apart! And more on Harry Stien's situation. And then over in Suicide Squad 46, the Squad continues it's battle against Hayoth!. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.
Headcast Network Intermission 2022
August 13, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 5.48 MBDue to live, things are a little behind on the Headcast Network. Listen in to find out why.
Episode 59: The Knight Serpent
July 19, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBIn Checkmate 29, Winston and Lionel, go undercover to meet up with Cypher! And over in Suicide Squad, it's the Squad vs Hayoth!. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.
Episode 58: Boomerang Knight Court
June 21, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBThe Phoenix Gambit is over! Now join me as we look at Checkmate 28 where Harry deals with the consequences of freeing Jacques Reynard, plus John Reed tangles with Flowers... And over in Suicide Squad, we take a bit of a break in the action, as we look at Captain Boomerangs upbringing, as he proves that you can't go home again... well, you can, but it might not be all that much fun. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskfo...
Episode 57: The Phoenix Gambit Conclusion
May 21, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBThe conclusion of The Phoenix Gambit! Join me as I look at the concluding issues of the reformation of the Suicide Squad! Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.
Episode 56: The Phonex Gambit Parts 1 and 2
April 20, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 67.3 MBA bit of a delay, but Task Force X is back... with two issues of Suicide Squad! Last episode the Squad was disbanded... This month, well, either the squad needs to be brought back or they need to cancel the book... A year after last issue, Waller is free to raise the Squad! With Special Guest Star... Batman! Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.
Episode 56: The Phoenix Gambit Parts 1 and 2
April 20, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 67.3 MBA bit of a delay, but Task Force X is back... with two issues of Suicide Squad! Last episode the Squad was disbanded... This month, well, either the squad needs to be brought back or they need to cancel the book... A year after last issue, Waller is free to raise the Squad! With Special Guest Star... Batman! Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.
Episode 55: Dead Issue: Kidnapped!
November 19, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBThis month, I'm looking at both Checkmate 27 and Suicide Squad 39. In Checkmate, Harry goes on a mission to rescue his kids.... As tragedy ensues... Over in Suicide Squad, the Squad is disbanded as Amanda Waller makes a tough desision to stop the LOA! And something I didn't note during the podcast, but both issues end with an arrest... Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you...
Episode 54 : Harry Stein in Action
October 24, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBAfter a lenghty delay, I finally return to look at both Checkmate 26 and Suicide Squad 38. Harry Stein's kids get kidnapped which forces him take action. Over in Suicide Squad, Ben Turner must answer for his actiosn over the past issues. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.
Episode 53: Bishop Revealed and a Return Home
September 24, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBTim Price has beat a retreat from the Headcast Studios, so this month I look at Checkmate 25 and Suicide Squad 37 alone. We get the final reveal of Bishop and then we deal with the aftermath of the Apokolips story and set up some future story lines. Podcasts played this episode: Four Million Years Later Rod Pod Strangers in Paradise Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.
Episode 52: Dr. Light and The Suicide Squad
July 23, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 151 MBTim Price has returned once again to talk about Checkmate 24 and Suicide Squad 36. The penultimate issue of the Bishop reveal and the final issue of Apocalypse Now! And in between episodes, I do another Character Profile. This episode I look at Sarge Steel. Our Character Profile is at thirty-five minutes in and Suicide Squad 36 starts at thirty-eight minutes. Podcasts played this episode: The Batgirl Cassandra Kane podcast Required Reading Star Bright Project Feel free to e-mail us at ...
Episode 51: Peacemaker and Female Furies
June 18, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBWe're back from the JLMay 2020 crossover. This month, I am joined by special guest (and hopefully recurring guest) Tim Price. Tim and I look at Checkmate 23 and Suicide Squad 35. And in between episodes, I do another Character Profile. This episode I look at Valentina Vostok. Podcasts played this episode: Retrospect of the 80s Justice League International The Batgirl Cassandra Kane podcast Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at ht...
Episode 50: JLMay 2020: Villains United
May 21, 2020 16:00 - 3 hours - 221 MBThis month, we skip our normal comics, as we join in with the 2020 JLMay cross-over! This month, my good friend Derek W.C. from the Fanholes Network joins me, as we look at the 6 issue series... Villains United! Join us as we look this series over and see if it's worth the hype. Podcasts played this episode: JLMay 2020 Fanholes Podcast Fire and Water Network. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com ...
Episode 49: Bishop 2 and Granny VS The Wall
April 21, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBAfter a six month hiatus, TASK FORCE X is back! Sorry for the delay, hopefully, I can avoid that in the future. First up this month, we look at Checkmate 22 as we look at the second part of One Wet and Wild Knight. Then at 39 minutes in, we have another Character Profile. This time it's Poison Ivy! Then at about one hour and five minutes in, I look at Suicide Squad 34 as Duchess aka Lashina, and her team invades APOKOLIPS, as Bronze Tiger, looks for a rescue team! Podcasts played this e...
HeadCast Network Hiatus!
January 10, 2020 17:00 - 5 minutes - 5.63 MBHey dear listeners. Sorry for the delay, but due to personal issues, the entire Headcast Network is on a temporary break...
Episode 48: The Return of Bishop and Apokolips NOW!
September 17, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBThis month we take a look at Checkmate 21 with the return of Bishop! Then at 30 minutes and 45 seconds in, we have another Character Profile. This time it's The Force of July's Silent Majority! Then at about 34 minutes and 50 seconds in, I look at Suicide Squad 33 as The Duchess kidnaps the team for her own personal mission! Podcasts played this episode: Zero Hour Waiting for Doom MASHCast Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at htt...
Patreon Presents... Headcast Network
September 10, 2019 16:00 - 1 minute - 2.43 MBHey Dear Listeners... Brother Head has officially joined Patreon.... listen in for more information. http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork
Episode 47: Finishing Moscow and Preparing for Apokolips
August 20, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe're back once again. First up this month, we look at Checkmate 20 as we finish our Knight in Moscow story. Then at 36 minutes in, we have another Character Profile. This time it's The Force of July's Major Victory! Then at about 42 minutes in, I look at Suicide Squad 32 as the team resuces an American citzen from Iran.... well, he's an American citizen now.... plus The Duchess prepares her mission! Podcasts played this episode: Zero Hour Strikes Fanholes DC OCD Feel free to e-mail us...
Episode 46: A Knight in Moscow and Father Cramer
June 19, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBAfter the Suicide Squad Commentary and the Blackest Night, we're back with our normally scheduled broadcast. First up this month, we look at Checkmate 19 with a Knight in Moscow. Then at 33 and half minutes in, we bring back the Character Profile of Shrike. After that, I look at Suicide Squad 31 and personal files! Podcasts played this episode: Rod Pod Waiting For Doom Zero Hour Strikes Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://...
Episode 45: JLMay - Suicide Squad 67 and Secret Six 17 and 18
May 07, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBSo, we're taking another month off from our regular books, to shine a light on The Darkest Night. Me and my podcasts join the JLMay 2019 event as we look at the Darkest Night cross over. This month, we look at three books. Suicide Squad 67 Secret Six 17 at Forty minutes in Secret Six 18 at One Hour, Five minutes in Join us as The Suicide Squad and the Secret Six team fights... Zombies... Check out the full story on these other podcasts: And while you're at it, check out the other shows in...
Episode 44: Suicide Squad Commentary track
April 16, 2019 14:00 - 2 hours - 82.8 MBSo, now that we're finished with The Janus Directive, we're going to take a month off and watch a movie. This month, I'm watching the Extended Cut of the Suicide Squad movie. BUT, I'm not sitting through this alone. I've suckered... errr I mean, I got, Robert Myers from Everyone Loves The Drake, to sit down with me and watch this movie. And since I'm addicted to podcasting, we recorded our thoughts... So listen in and watch a movie with us. And when you're done, let me know what you thi...
Episode 43: The Janus Directive parts 11 and Epilogue
March 19, 2019 23:00 - 56 minutes - 60.1 MBWe finally finish up The Janus Directive with the final installments. First up, we look at Firestorm 87 which occurs between the pages of Suicide Squad 30. Well, I say we look at Firestorm, but it's like four pages of the book. Then 15 minutes in, we look at the final chapter which took place in Captain Atom 30. Listen in as I butcher Rafael Kayanan's name then talk about the issue. Finally at 31 minutes in to the show, since I've finished the Janus Directive and have some time, I take ...
2018 - 2019 Headcast Network Special!
February 18, 2019 21:00 - 22 minutes - 33.4 MBSo, once again, due to life, I'm delayed once again. But this time, I decided to release a special episode looking at the past year of the Headcast Network and what's upcoming on the Network. Tune in and take a listen.
Sorry... Intermission time
January 17, 2019 17:00 - 7 minutes - 9.59 MBHey gang... Sorry about this, but due to life, I need to take a break on releasing episodes... I explain this episode. Thanks.
Episode 42: The Janus Directive parts 9 and 10
December 18, 2018 17:00 - 59 minutes - 62 MBI'm alone again this month as I cover the next two parts of the Janus Directive. First up, I talk about Checkmate 18, entitled Knight Fight. Sarge Steel takes control of the intelligence agencies (courtesy of the President of the United States) as the war against Kobra continues. Then half an hour in, I pull out Suicide Squad 30 for the penultimate issue of The Janus Directive. Strap in as the conclusion comes hurtling at us.... Podcasts played this episode: Silver and Gold Podcast Fire...
Episode 41: The Janus Directive parts 7 and 8
November 23, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 98 MBParts 7 and 8 of The Janus Directive (as the title implies). First up, I welcome mystery guest, the Irresponsible Sh.. I mean the Irredeemable Shag from the Fire and Water Podcast, to talk about Firestorm 86. Then at One Hour and 12 minutes in, Shag's lawyers have negotiated for his release, so I move on to Suicide Squad 29, the next part of The Janus Directive. Podcasts played this episode: Fire and Water Podcast Whos Who Podcast From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast Feel free to e-...
Episode 40: The Janus Directive parts 5 and 6
October 16, 2018 22:00 - 51 minutes - 55.4 MBThe next two parts of The Janus Directive. First up, Checkmate 17 where Eiling sends his dog Major Force to attack Koning Industries, while Black Thorn, Checkmate Knight Gary Washington, and Valentina Vostok go after... The Wall! Then at 30 minutes in, we jump in to Manhunter 14 for Part 6 of the Janus Directive. Podcasts played this episode: Firestarter Married with Comics Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on...
Episode 39: The Janus Directive parts 3 and 4
September 18, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWe continue our look at The Janus Directive with the next two parts. First up, we look at Checkmate 16 were Eiling sends his dog Major Force to attack Koning Industries, while Black Thorn, Checkmate Knight Gary Washington, and Valentina Vostok go after... The Wall! Then at 30 minutes in, we jump in to Suicide Squad 28 for Part 4 of the Janus Directive. Podcasts played this episode: DC OCD Done in One Wonder Show Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit...
Episode 38: The Janus Directive parts 1 and 2
August 21, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBThis month we begin our several month look at The Janus Directive. First up, we look at Checkmate 15 where we meet the villain Bishop and areintroduced to The Janus Directive. Then at 29 minutes and 50 seconds in, we jump in to Suicide Squad 27 for Part 2 of the Janus Directive. Also, for more thoughts on Checkmate 15, check out The Longbox Crusade Episode 14 from back on Feb 22 2018, where, Pat, Jarrod, Delvin and Jason had me join them to talk about this issue. Had a great time there. ...
Episode 37: The Exorcist and the Squad!
July 17, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBFirst up this month, I present ot you Justice League America 27. Amanda visits the JLA headquarters and attempts to help deprogram The Blue Beetle. Then at 41 minutes, in Suicide Squad 26, Amanda returns home to Belle Reve to deal with the insanity there. And Rick Flag infiltrates Jotunheim to deal with Rustam and the Jihad. Podcasts played this episode: JLI Longbox Crusade Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.he...
Episode 36: BlackThorn and The Trial concludes!
June 19, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBOn Episode 36 of Task Force X we start out with a special issue of Checkmate. Issue 14, we get a character spotlight issue on Blackthorn. Blackthorn's apartment is robbed and she has to track the thieves down to re-aquire a very special object... Then at 33 minutes in, we get the return of The Character Profile. This time out, we look at Punch and Jewlee, from current issues of The Suicide Squad. Then at 40 minutes, in we get the conclusion of both the Squad's mission and their trial. P...
Episode 35: A Knight In the Tropics and The Squad on Trial!
May 22, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBBack to a regular episode (for now), Episode 35 of Task Force X. First up we look at Checkmate 13, where Harry Stein goes to a Caribbean resort for a vacation with his kids... Nothing bad can happen there, can it? Then at thiry minutes in, we turn our heads towards Suicide Squad 24, where Amanda, and in turn the Squad are on trial. And where, may you ask is our beloved team? They're still on their resuce mission in Africa. Join us to see how this all shakes out.... Podcasts played this ...
Episode 34: Elections and Invasions!
April 20, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBThis month we turn the tables and get a double dose of Suicide Squad. First up is issue 22, which happens to be the first issue of Suicide Squad I bought (as I talk about on the show). Then at 36 minutes in, we look at issue 23.... An unoffical Invasion! tie in, but the first appearance of a certain technobased character..... Join us. Invasion Quantum Leap Podcast Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks....
Episode 33: Invasion hits Checkmate!
March 26, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBNo Suicide Squad this month, as we look at the Invasion as it crosses with Checkmate. The Invasion was a crossover that DC did, with alien invaders looking at taking over the Earth and doing something about the rising metahuman population. I touch breifly on the series, but for a more in depth look check out my Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour podcast (episodes 8-10). But these two issues we have the aliens and their interaction with our Checkmate team. The second issue start at about half...
Episode 32: Checkmate 10 and Squad 21
February 21, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBGreetings Squadmates. We're back after a several month hiatus. This time we look at Checkmate 10, where Claymore leads an attack on Checkmate HQ. Then in Suicide Squad 21, Amanda's problems with Tolliver and Cray begin to heat up! Is Rick Flag the answer or a bigger problem? Stay tuned and find out. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com
Episode 31: Checkmate 9 and Suicide Squad 20
October 17, 2017 20:00 - 59 minutes - 62.4 MBGreetings Squadmates. On this episode of Task Force X, we look at Checkmate 9 where we are introduced to a new bad guy Claymore. Then at 29 minutes in, we look at Suicide Squad 20, with the return of a classic Flash villian, Mirror Master. Or is it? The Mirror Master died back during the Crisis on Infinite Earths, so who is this new Mirror Master? Listen in and find out. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.head...
Episode 30: Double Checkmate
September 19, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThis month we have a double dose of Checkmate. To get us on some what of where I want us, I'm looking at issues 7 and 8 of Checkmate. Join us for this double Checkmate episode! Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com
Episode 29: Deadshot issues 3 and 4
May 16, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBHopefully we're back on to a regular schedule (knock on wood) and I bring you the final two issues of Deadshot. Join us as we finish our look in to the past of the deadly assassin. Come, take a listen. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com
Episode 28: Deadshot issues 1 and 2
January 17, 2017 23:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIn this still delayed episode (I do apologize for that) I look that first two issues of the Deadshot mini-series. I start out with the first issue and then at 33 minutes in, we look at the second issue. In this series we learn a little more about everyone's favorite assassin. Come, take a listen. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com
Episode 27: Checkmate 6 and Suicide Squad 19
October 29, 2016 22:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBIn this still delayed episode (I do apologize for that) I look at Checkmate issue 6. Another issue with 2 stories... First up Checkmate continues the arms deal investigation that's been ongoing and for the 8 page back up, we finish up with the Reed storline... Does Reed make it in as a Knight... listen and find out. Then at 26 minutes in, I take a peek at Suicide Squad 19. Come, take a listen. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at...
Episode 26: Checkmate 5, Suicide Squad 18 and Annual 1
September 29, 2016 22:00 - 2 hours - 152 MBEpisode 26: In this still delayed and still extra long episode, I do a Character Profile on Shade The Changing Man. Then at 12 minutes in, I look at Checkmate issue 5. Then at 49 minutes in, I take a peek at Suicide Squad 18. Then we take a break and look at TWO character Profiles. Ravan and Manhunter (the Mark Shaw version). Then finally at one hour and twenty five minutes, we look at the Suicide Squad Annual number 1, which concludes the story that began in Manhunter number 6. To list...
Episode 25 : The Movie Reviewed plus Suicide Squad 17 and Checkmate 4
September 11, 2016 21:00 - 2 hours - 166 MBEpisode 25: In this delayed and extra long episode, I review the Suicide Squad movie. Then at about an hour and a half in, I look at Suicide Squad issue 17, featuring the return of THE JIHAD! Then about 2 hours in, I look at Checkmate issue 4. This episode there are two stories in the one issue. A sixteen page story with an eight page back up. Finally we end this episode with Suicide Notes! Come, take a listen. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] with your thoughts. Visi...
Episode 24 : The Two Year Anniversary - The Nightshade Odyssey
July 24, 2016 18:00 - 2 hours - 150 MBEpisode 24: Thanks for joining us for our two year anniversary episode. That's right... two years of Suicide Squad and Checkmate coverage. Before listening to this episode, I recommend listening to Ryan Daly's Secret Origins Podcast, episode 28, where the two of us talk about the Secret Origin of Nightshade. Then join us for this special episode, where I start off with the Character Profile of Nightshade. Then the aforementioned Ryan Daly returns the favor and joins me to review The Nightsha...
Episode 24 : The Two Year Anniversary – The Nightshade Odyssey
July 24, 2016 18:00 - 2 hours - 150 MBEpisode 24: Thanks for joining us for our two year anniversary episode. That's right... two years of Suicide Squad and Checkmate coverage. Before listening to this episode, I recommend listening to Ryan Daly's Secret Origins Podcast, episode 28, where the two of us talk about the Secret Origin of Nightshade. Then join us for this special episode, where I start off with the Character Profile of Nightshade. Then the aforementioned Ryan Daly returns the favor and joins me to review The Nightsha...