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Zone 4

544 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Zone 4 is a weekly show brought to you by Brant Fowler, Cary Kelly, Chuck Kennedy and Jason Berek-Lewis. Friends for years, they share comic reviews, in depth discussion and all around good, fun conversation focused on the world of comics. Enter the Zone!

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Airship 27 #61: Lulama & Damballa

March 19, 2020 16:42 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 once more to bring you another full hour of New Pulp goodness! This time, they talk about two new series presented by Charles Saunders in Lulama and Damballa, their latest releases, a new audio book, they warn viewers of a scam involving their books, new bad jokes and more! Video Version: https://youtu.be/Qk1Ki_B1vy4 Airship27.com Zone4Podcast.com

Airship 27 #60: Disaster Zones & Pulp Shows

February 18, 2020 17:26 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 for another action-packed hour of New Pulp goodness! This episode, they make a major announcement, talk new releases like Bulldog Drummond and Jezebel Johnston, answer questions, tell bad jokes and much more! Airship27.com

Airship 27 #59: 2019 in Review

January 12, 2020 00:21 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 once more to recap their epic year of publication in 2019! In this episode, the duo discuss all the books Airship 27 Productions released last year in 2019, look forward to some upcoming releases for 2020 and share some jokes. They also discuss Bass Reeves' appearance in HBO's Watchmen series and other appearances. Come on board for another video and audio adventure in the world of New Pulp! Airship27.com Z...

Airship 27 #58: Sinbad & Santa

December 20, 2019 15:54 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 for another fun-filled adventure in New Pulp discussion! This time, they talk new releases for the month, including Sinbad, Robin Hood and more. Titles available on Radio Archives, updates on the Pulp Factory Yahoo and Facebook Groups, Ron's Secret Santa, jokes and more! Zone4Podcast.com Airship27.com

Airship 27 #57: Project Snafu

December 05, 2019 07:19 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 for another fun-filled episode of your favorite New Pulp Podcast! This episode, they discuss Sherlock Holmes, Ron's memoir, The Wraith, Private Snafu, Radio Archives and more! www.airship27.com www.zone4podcast.com

Airship 27 #56: EVA

October 29, 2019 13:35 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

Airship 27 #56: EVA Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 for another exciting episode of the Airship 27 Podcast. #Airship27 #NewPulp #Podcast So come on, loyal Airmen, join in the adventure as the duo talk about their latest releases, conventions, share some jokes, give some factoids and more! Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective, Eva, Domino Lady, Persona and more! Zone4Podcast.com Airship27.com

Airship 27 #55: A Revolution in Horror

September 19, 2019 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 for another round of New Pulp discussion! Ron & Rob talk about the latest Airship 27 releases, the latest Redbud Studios release, recent conventions, tell jokes and more! Zone4Podcast.com

Airship 27 #54: Pikeville Comic Con

August 22, 2019 23:42 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 for another fun-filled adventure in the world of New Pulp! #Pikeville #NewPulp #podcast This time, they discuss their recent trip to the Pikeville Comic & Toy Convention, their 200th book release, upcoming titles, jokes and more! www.zone4podcast.com www.airship27.com

Airship 27 #53: Radio Archives!

July 28, 2019 21:35 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 once more to bring you new tales of New Pulp and beyond! This episode, they discuss Sherlock Holmes, Persona: Green Fleshed Fiends, The Dead Sheriff #3, Sinbad: The New Adventures, Vol. 6 and more! Plus, at about the 15 minute mark, there's a special offer from Radio Archives for Airship 27! You can check that offer out here: www.radioarchives.com Appearances: Pikeville Comic & Toy Convention, August 2-3: www.p...

Airship 27 #52: Pirates & Thieves

July 04, 2019 05:32 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 once again for another fun-filled adventure in podcasting! #NewPulp #RobinHood #podcast This time, they talk about their respective vacations, upcoming appearances (sort of), new releases and more!

Airship 27 #51: Con Season

May 20, 2019 18:48 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 once more as the duo talks con season, new releases, Pulp Factory Awards and more! http://www.zone4podcast.com http://www.airship27.com

Airship 27 #50: We're On Video!

April 26, 2019 18:39 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 for another hour of New Pulp goodness! In this, their 50th episode, they have taken to YouTube and will now be on both audio and video! Join them as they discuss Airship 27's latest releases, awards, upcoming appearances, and more! www.zone4podcast.com www.youtube.com/zone4podcast  

Zone 4 #450: The Final Episode!

April 10, 2019 11:00 - 2 hours - 118 MB

The crew of Zone 4 converge for one final time here LIVE on Comic Frontline, welcoming back Gordon to the fray for the FINAL EPISODE of Zone 4! Zone 4 celebrates its 10-Year Anniversary (officially April 3rd) with this special farewell episode of the podcast as it comes to a close. We'll be discussing Heroes in Crisis, Wrestlemania, War of Realms, sharing memories of the show and more! Gordon's Plugs: Marty Quade (Airship 27) - https://amzn.to/2CV5tm4 1950’s Western Roundup (Short ...

Zone 4 #449: It's Not a Dream if It's Real

April 02, 2019 03:39 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

The crew of Zone 4 return to discuss Hickman's House of X and Powers of X teaser, which X-Men we want to see get the spotlight, speculate and more. Plus, IDW's 20th Anniversary, what were the hits and misses of the publisher? Zone4Podcast.com Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzF_-Zp0Zrw 

Zone 4 #448: Hickman's Next Marvel Project

March 28, 2019 14:17 - 1 hour - 106 MB

The crew of Zone 4 return as Zone 4: The Final Four continues! We discuss the teasers Marvel has been releasing and speculate what the announcement tomorrow at C2E2 will bring us concerning Jonathan Hickman's new Marvel project! Plus: Disney now officially owns Fox, what now? And, Oreos! http://www.zone4podcast.com Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaMFgTXExuc  

Airship 27 Podcast #49: On Poisoned Ground

March 25, 2019 17:01 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 for a new voyage! They discuss Radio Archives, the Pulp Factory Awards, Bulldog Drummon, Fred Adams Jr., share some bad jokes and more! www.airship27.com www.zone4podcast.com Check out the video version on www.youtube.com/zone4podcast!

Zone 4 #447: The Final Four Begins

March 21, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

The crew comes together as the show starts to wind down. We catch up, talk with the viewers, discuss DC June solicits and more! Detective Comics #1000 Giveaway: http://www.comicfrontline.com/giveaway Brant's Links: https://linktr.ee/lastemberpress http://www.zone4podcast.com Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdfJf-5WQPg

Airship 27 Podcast #48: Marty Quade, Private Eye

February 22, 2019 12:58 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 for another fun-filled episode of New Pulp goodness! In this episode, they talk Marty Quade, Private Eye, Sherlock Holmes Mysteries, Domino Lady, the Pulp Factory Awards and more! Airship27.com Zone4Podcast.com  

Zone 4 #446: Age of X-Man and Beyond

January 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

The crew of Zone 4 returns with a brand new episode of Zone 4 talking X-Men Disassembled, Age of X-Man and beyond. Plus thoughts on the Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer! http://www.zone4podcast.com http://www.patreon.com/brantfowler

Airship 27 Podcast #47: First Release of 2019

January 24, 2019 13:14 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis take another journey on board the Airship 27! This episode, they talk about the first release of 2019. Which one will it be? Codename Intrepid Company of Shadows Sherlock Holmes Vol. 13 They also talk about weather and PC issues, Captain Hazard, Marty Quade Private Eye, Dead Sheriff, All-Star Sports Stories, share a couple of jokes, and more! Zone4Podcast.com

Zone 4 #445: Young Justice

January 22, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 88.4 MB

The crew returns to talk about the first issue of the new DC Comics series Young Justice by Brian Michael Bendis! We also talk Heroes in Crisis and Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Zone4Podcast.com

Zone 4 LIVE #444: Klaus and the Crying Snowman

December 28, 2018 06:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

The crew comes together to talk Klaus and the Crying Snowman, celebrate Jay's birthday and talk Christmas traditions, and more! Plus, a special song by Jaydolph! Zone4Podcast.com Patreon.com/BrantFowler

Airship 27 Podcast #46: Year-End Wrap-Up

December 25, 2018 18:41 - 1 hour - 54 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 for a special year-end wrap-up episode! They talk about all the releases of 2018 and a possible surprise release! They also share three jokes, some holiday well wishes, and more! Join Ron and Rob on board the Airship 27 one more time in 2018 for a good old fashioned discussion on New Pulp! More at www.zone4podcast.com www.Patreon.com/brantfowler  

Zone 4 #443: The End of the Marvel Universe

December 22, 2018 12:46 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB

The crew of Zone 4 comes together to discuss the Marvel Universe Destroyed mini-series and possibilities of it extending beyond. Plus the Crisis On Infinite Earths DC TV crossover, and more! Join us for Zone 4 Aftermath on Patreon every Monday night: http://www.patreon.com/brantfowler Find more at: http://www.zone4podcast.com

Zone 4 #442: Avengers Disassembled

December 14, 2018 22:33 - 1 hour - 103 MB

The crew of Zone 4 Assemble to discuss the Avengers: Endgame trailer, Captain Marvel trailer and Avengers comic runs and events in a brand new episode of Zone 4! Join us LIVE every Friday night at YouTube.com/ComicFrontline Tune into Zone 4 Aftermath on Mondays at: http://www.Patreon.com/BrantFowler Find more at http://www.Zone4Podcast.com Live video version: https://youtu.be/YyFEkx7NunU   

Zone 4 #441: Crisis Management Session Three

December 07, 2018 16:42 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

The crew of Zone 4 returns for another session of Crisis Management as they discuss Heroes in Crisis issue #3 SPOILERS! Be sure to join us on Patreon.com/BrantFowler every Monday for Zone 4 Aftermath! Get a FREE sample of this week's Aftermath episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/zone-4-aftermath-23105081 Find the full episode by becoming a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/zone-4-aftermath-23105393  Zone4Podcast.com Video Version: https://youtu.be/bGXnbydYVQ8 

Airship 27 Podcast #45: Black Bat & Purple Scar

November 30, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis bring you on board the Airship 27 for another fun episode!   This month, Ron goes to Disney World, Rob finally tells his joke, they reflect on Stan Lee, plus updates on Faces of Fear, Jezebel Johnson, Dead Sheriff, Bass Reeves and more!   http://moonstonebooks.com/shop/   Zone4Podcast.com  

Zone 4 #440: Where Have All the Bad Guys Gone?

November 23, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

The crew of Zone 4 returns to discuss comic book villains! Where have all the good ones gone? Why are so many reused? Why are there not more credible threats being introduced? All this and more on this week's episode of Zone 4! Be sure to join us on Patreon.com/BrantFowler every Monday for Zone 4 Aftermath! Video Version: https://youtu.be/UYebE3MrUbQ Zone4Podcast.com

Zone 4 #439: Who Needs Continuity When You Have Grant Morrison?

November 17, 2018 17:26 - 1 hour - 92.1 MB

The crew of Zone 4 returns for a brand new episode of the podcast! This time, they talk Grant Morrison's Green Lantern #1 and DC Universe' Titans episode 4! Listen to Zone 4 Aftermath exclusively on Patreon: www.Patreon.com/brantfowler Find more at: www.Zone4Podcast.com Music provided (with permission) by The Ray Wall Band and Society's Plague Video version: https://youtu.be/xAsG2TsU8wo

Zone 4 #438: Crisis Management Session Two

November 09, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

The crew of Zone 4 returns for another session of Crisis Management as they discuss Heroes in Crisis #2 from DC Comics for Topic Time. SPOILERS! But first, they go off on a tangent about video games, from Super Smash Brothers to Fornite. Topic Time starts around the 33 minute mark. Patreon.com/BrantFowler Read the first chapter of Li'l Ember: The Tale of the Smiling Jack O'Lantern FREE here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/lil-ember-tale-22429645  Music provided (with permission) by...

Zone 4 #437: The Haunting of Heroes for Hire

November 02, 2018 23:23 - 2 hours - 127 MB

The crew returns for a special Halloween-themed episode of Zone 4! We are talking The Haunting of Hill House and the possibilities of Heroes for Hire for Marvel TV! Check out Patreon.com/BrantFowler for Zone 4 Aftermath on Mondays and early access to audio versions of Zone 4! Music provided by The Ray Wall Band and Society's Plague (with permission) Video Version: https://youtu.be/bX2gFuZUuQE

Zone 436: Heroes International with Mike Watson!

October 26, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

The Zone 4 crew is joined by Short Fuse Media Publisher Mike Watson as he talks all things Short Fuse, including Heroes International live on Kickstarter now! Plus: A debate on Man of Steel around the hour mark! Heroes International: http://kck.st/2A2xlnl @ShortFuseMedia Find more on: Zone4Podcast.com Check out Patreon.com/BrantFowler for Zone 4 Aftermath on Mondays, and early access to audio versions of Zone 4!

Airship 27 Podcast #44: Sun Kho

October 22, 2018 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis take you aboard the Airship 27 once more for another fun-filled adventure into the world of New Pulp! This episode, they discuss The Dead Sheriff, a pitch for The Challenger Chronicles, an upcoming work based on German pulp hero Sun Kho, and more! Get access to episodes 48 hours early at Patreon.com/BrantFowler Zone4Podcast.com

Zone 4 #435: SPOILERS: Titans & Doctor Who!

October 19, 2018 23:34 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

The crew of Zone 4 returns for another exciting episode of the podcast! This time, they go FULL SPOILER on the season 11 premiere of Doctor Who and the series premiere of Titans! Zone4Podcast.com LIVE video version: https://youtu.be/2RTG00yn-O4 Follow Patreon.com/BrantFowler for Zone 4 Aftermath and early access to the podcast!

Zone 4 #434: NYCC 2018 Discussion

October 12, 2018 15:27 - 2 hours - 141 MB

The crew returns for another exciting episode of Zone 4! #NYCC #NYCC2018 #YoungJustice #DCUniverse #SpiderMan #podcast We discuss news coming out of New York Comic Con 2018 from Marvel, DC, Fox, BOOM! Studios, IDW, Humanoid, and more! Plus, a little history on how we became friends, and our history on YouTube! Not to mention viewer interaction during the LIVE stream! Zone4Podcast.com Video version: https://youtu.be/jOCiTFd3esE

Zone 4 #433: Crisis Management Session One

October 05, 2018 11:51 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

Join the crew of Zone 4 Tonight for a brand new LIVE episode of Zone 4! In this episode, we begin a monthly series of sessions called "Crisis Management" wherein we discuss the latest issue of the new DCU event, Heroes in Crisis! Plus our usual hilarity! Live Video Version: https://youtu.be/QoLfX9Z1aE8 Zone4Podcast.com @Zone4Podcast across Social Media

Zone 4 #432: MARVEL(ous) Chill Show!

September 29, 2018 22:44 - 1 hour - 102 MB

The crew of Zone 4 return for a MARVEL(ous) Chill Show! We answer questions from the viewers (mostly Marvel related this time), talk the Captain Marvel trailer, other Marvel news and shoot the breeze! There's discussion on Big Brother, Telltale Games, and much more! Live Video Version: https://youtu.be/Mc_4aAi2API

Zone 4 #431: What's Old is New Again

September 22, 2018 10:10 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

The crew returns for a brand new LIVE episode of Zone 4! Headline Edition as the guys talk Henry Cavill exiting Superman, the new X-Force and Miles Morales series, DCU Streaming and more! Zone4Podcast.com Live Video Version: https://youtu.be/q-U9GIGmWf0

Airship 27 Podcast #43: Aviation Aces

September 17, 2018 19:18 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis step aboard the Airship 27 to take another flight through the airwaves. This time, they talk Aviation Aces, C.O. Jones, The Dead Sheriff, Pulpfest, and more! Plus, they give a glowing congratulations to Brant "Sparky" Fowler and Lisa Moore on their engagement! And for Patreon supporters, another contest! Zone4Podcast.com

Zone 4 #430: Iron Fist Season 2 Premiere

September 14, 2018 23:37 - 1 hour - 94.9 MB

Each Friday, we'll be going LIVE on YouTube, with the audio version hitting iTunes a week later. The crew comes together LIVE to talk about the premiere episode of Season 2 of Iron Fist on Netflix. But first, we talk about Superior Spider-Man's return, the PS4 Spider-Man game, Captain Marvel set photos and more! Plus, interaction with the viewers! Join us LIVE every Friday on Comic Frontline!

Zone 4 #429: Like Father, Like Daughter with Comic Uno!

September 01, 2018 01:52 - 2 hours - 123 MB

The crew returns with a special guest in tow as Kat "Comic Uno" Calamia talks about her Kickstarter for the trade collection of Like Father, Like Daughter live now! Plus, we talk about the DC Universe streaming app and content, and what obvious and not so obvious projects we would all write for Marvel and DC given the chance. Zone4Podcast.com Kat's Links: The Kickstarter for Like Father, Like Daughter: @ComicUno @LFLDComic YouTube.com/hadenclaireheroes YouTube.com/ComicFrontline

Zone 4 #428: Summer Events

August 24, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

The crew returns for a lengthy discussion on Summer Events in comics. We discuss the currently running events, and talk about changing our mentality concerning events. Then, in the closing plugs of the show, we make a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT concerning the future of Zone 4! Don't forget to check out the Patreon-exclusive Pre-Show as well! Patreon.com/Zone4Podcast

Airship 27 Podcast #42: The Adventures of Captain Graves

August 21, 2018 01:47 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis come to you from aboard the Airship 27 for another fun-filled episode of the New Pulp focused podcast! In this episode, Ron shares a joke, the guys talk about Pulpfest news, talks of the Munsey Awards, The Adventures of Captain Graves, SDCC, NYCC, Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, Brother Bones, and more! Then, in the Patreon-Exclusive post-show, the guys announce a brand new contest for Patrons! Patreon.com/Zone4Podcast

Zone 4 #427: Be Kind to Dogs... and Support Indie Comics!

August 18, 2018 01:49 - 1 hour - 63 MB

The crew returns to discuss the state of independent comics. But before they can get into that, funny stories send them into a long segue! It's a hilarious episode you don't want to miss, that culminates in a great discussion on indie comics! Check out the exclusive pre-show on Patreon.com/Zone4Podcast

Zone 4 #426: Up-Up & Away Like Only a Spider Can

August 13, 2018 02:07 - 1 hour - 103 MB

The crew returns for an extra long episode this week!   First, a sidetrack into smart phones, followed by news on Infinity Wars, Star Trek and the Death of Superman.   Then, for Topic Time, they discuss Amazing Spider-Man #1-2 by Nick Spencer, and Superman #1 and Action Comics #1001 by Brian Michael Bendis.   Listen for the bloopers!   And check out the exclusive pre-show on Patreon.com/LastEmberPress   Zone4Podcast.com

Zone 4 #425: Beach Blanket Bad Guys

August 03, 2018 09:47 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

The crew returns to discuss DC's Beach Blanket Bad Guys Special! But before that, they reintroduce themselves and the show and its history. Then go off on a couple of tangents. You can also listen to the Patreon-Exclusive mid-show break by becoming a Patron at Patreon.com/Zone4Podcast and learn what Brant and Chris are making Jay do! www.Zone4Podcast.com

Zone 4 #424: SDCC 2018 Part 2

July 30, 2018 14:39 - 1 hour - 84.9 MB

The crew returns for the second half of their special SDCC 2018 discussion! Watch the live video version of episodes 423-424 on Comic Frontline! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNYpNtIF3E8&t=1s And check out an exclusive post show on Patreon.com/Zone4Podcast! Zone4Podcast.com

Zone 4 #423: SDCC 2018 Part 1

July 23, 2018 14:17 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

The crew of Zone 4 recorded a LIVE double-episode of Zone 4 on Comic Frontline talking news from San Diego Comic-Con 2018! This is part one of that episode. You can find the full video version of both episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNYpNtIF3E8 Plus, check out the Patreon-Exclusive Post-Show: Patreon.com/Zone4Podcast Zone4Podcast.com

Airship 27 Podcast #41: Myths & Legends

July 20, 2018 04:25 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

Captain Ron Fortier and Chief Engineer Rob Davis return for another fun-filled adventure aboard the Airship 27!   In this episode, they discuss upcoming titles like All-American Sports Stories, a book based on mythology heroes like Hercules, and one with a connection to the classic silent sci-fi film Metropolis!   Then they pay tribute to two legends and giants of imagination, Steve Ditko and Harlan Ellison.   Check out our Patreon for an exclusive post-show as they talk about a ...

Zone 4 #422: Casting Call: Fantastic Four

July 14, 2018 07:24 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

The crew returns with Jesse (JLS Comics) in tow once more as they attempt to cast a Fantastic Four movie as if done by Marvel Studios! Plus: You CAN'T MISS Jay's special theme song he performed on the show! Check out the exclusive preshow on Patreon! patreon.com/zone4podcast zone4podcast.com

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