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Sinopsis
A weekly podcast that discusses the comic book world in all its forms. We will cover movies, television, pop culture, graphic novels, collectibles, and everything comic book related. Host Fred LeFebvre has over 40 years in radio and co-host Jim Beard is a lifelong comic book aficionado, editor, and writer of pulp fiction.
Episodios
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Jim and Fred dish the dirt on CW's Stargirl series and the new normal for comic book stores.
26/05/2020 Duración: 37minJim and Fred have very different takes on the new CW show DC's Stargirl. Are comic book stores getting back to normal now that new product will be delivered weekly? What do you think the initials S.T.R.I.P.E.S. stand for in the Stargirl?
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Comic book shops are reopening and Jim was first in line.
17/05/2020 Duración: 35minJim and Fred talk about the reopening of Ohio comic book shops and dealing with the new restrictions. Jim was first in line at Monarch Cards and Comics in Toledo. Fred got his copy of Jim's new Batman book, "Zlonk! Zok! Zowie! and has a review.
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Fred and JIm talk with Ed Katschke about the reopening of Monarch Cards and Comics May 12
03/05/2020 Duración: 34minComic book fans have had to put their favorite characters on hold for the past month or so with the coronavirus lockdown but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Jim and Fred spoke with Ed Katschke of Monarch Cards and Comics on Heatherdowns in Toledo,OH. Ed's looking forward to the reopening May 12 and shares details of what new product will be available and what the future holds for Monarch going forward. Follow them on Facebook or at https://www.monarchcomics.net/
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Jim and Fred speak with Cliff Biggers owner of Dr No's and author of Comic Shop News
19/04/2020 Duración: 34minFred and Jim welcome special guest Cliff Biggers the owner of Dr No's in Marietta, GA and the author of Comic Shop News and is a frequent contributor (with a featured column appearing at least monthly) to the Newsarama website. We talk about the effect of the COVID 19 shut downs on comic shops and the recent decisions by DC on distribution.
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Is your comic book store going to survive Covid 19?
05/04/2020 Duración: 29minSmall businesses all over the country are hurting, but comic book stores may be in worse shape than others. Without new product many are finding themselves closed, possibly permanently. What's going on with your favorite shop where you live? Jim and Fred talk about the sad state of comic book shops and Jim's new projects for Marvel.com
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Comic Chaos Coronavirus Edition-Social Distancing
23/03/2020 Duración: 27minFor the coronavirus edition of Comic Chaos Fred and Jim practiced social distancing with Jim on the phone, Fred in studio. Almost every business is being impacted by this health crisis but how is it affecting a business that relies on people coming in and touching the things they are considering. Will this force comic book shops to rethink the business model? If they don't is this the end of many smaller shops in states that are imposing non-essential businesses to close?
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Fred and the 12 year old version of Jim talk about Jim's recent Disneyworld trip
08/03/2020 Duración: 31minJim went to Disneyworld a few weeks ago and had a blast especially on Rise Of The Rebellion, and the Smuggler's Run. We talk about the best way to make sure you get a pass, and tips on how to enjoy the park. Tip one, take Jim Beard with you.
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Big shake-up at DC, Batman has a new costume, and Jim heads to Galaxy's Edge
22/02/2020 Duración: 30minJim and Fred talk about the big shake-up at the top of DC Comics. What's behind it, and where does the future of DC lead. Does Batman have a new outfit? It would appear so and lots of fans are not happy. And Fred rediscovers Doc Savage, could there be a TV show in the near future?
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Jim's got a problem with superheroes being too real. Are they no longer a fantasy for you?
16/02/2020 Duración: 36minJim and Fred take a look at what's happened to superheroes over the years. Have they become too soft, too real? Jim misses the fantasy, Fred not so much. What's on your reading list this week. Comment in the Facebook page section.
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Jim and Fred talk about who we lost this week and the reviews of Planet Of The Apes Anthology
09/02/2020 Duración: 33minJim discovers that a national podcast about Planet Of The Apes has reveiwed his book, Planet Of The Apes-Tales From The Forbidden Zone, and liked it a lot. He is a very happy writer /editor today. We also talk about two great actors we lost this week Kirk Douglas and Robert Conrad. Comic-con season starts soon and Jim will be at quite a few, we'll check his calendar.
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Can white men write black or female characters? Jim and Fred explore on this episode.
26/01/2020 Duración: 34minA professor in TX says a white woman shouldn't have written a book of fiction about a Mexican family. Can only white people write about white characters, and African-Americans write AF characters? Where would comic books be if that were the norm back in the day?
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Jim and Fred deal with living vampires, dead storylines, and a bad case of hormones this episode
19/01/2020 Duración: 33minThis week Fred and Jim talk about Morbius The Living Vampire and a weird superhero from the 40's named Dr. Hormone. The two have nothing in common except they both show up as a topic this week. New Harley Quinn movie doesn't interest Jim but Fred's on board.
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Jim and Fred act as experts for DC as they deal with aging superheroes
05/01/2020 Duración: 39minFred and Jim try to help DC with the new rumor of a coming 5G event. How do you deal with aging superheroes? Should they retire and pass the torch, come up with a new universe, or kill them off and have someone step into fill the role? And what is the end game for comic book companies. Did The Phantom have it right all along? We want to know what you think.
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Last show of the year deals with TROS and final Mandalorian episode. Plus what do you want to see in 2020
29/12/2019 Duración: 33minFinal show of the year for Jim and Fred so they deal with the two biggest stories of the year The Rise Of Skywalker and The Mandalorian. Did your expectations get in the way of you really enjoying TROS? Do people coming to the Star Wars universe since the 90's have a different outlook than those of us who saw the originals when they were original? Final Mandalorian episode airs with a few surprises and new we wait until Fall of 2020 for the next season.
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Jim and Fred deal with the latest Mandalorian and the new Star Wars film
20/12/2019 Duración: 30minJim and Fred talk about the latest episode of The Mandalorian and what is going on with "the kid" and Jim has seen The Rise of Skywalker and minus spoilers gives us his review.
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Jim and Fred hit Bond, Mandalorian, Black Widow, and WandaVision all in one show!
08/12/2019 Duración: 34minPacked show this week with Jim and Fred. Trailers dropped for Black Widow, new Bond film, and WandaVision. Plus the CW has a special DC event starting tonight (Dec 8) that you'll want to hear about. We deal with episode 5 of Mandalorian also. Is that a Star Wars icon at the end of the episode or not?
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Jim and Fred deal with Christmas shopping, Black Superman, and latest Mandalorian
01/12/2019 Duración: 30minThe day before Cyber Monday we deal with Christmas shopping for comic book and pulp fiction fans on your list. Fred got a question about a possible African-American Superman and Black superheroes in general. Is "the kid" from Mandalorian turning into Fonzie?
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Is DC finally making some moves with new characters? Fred and Jim discuss
24/11/2019 Duración: 29minThis week Jim and Fred talk about the new DC characters coming to the CW along with a multi-character series arc. What does the latest Mandalorian episode tell us about Disney plans for merchandising? And finally is the old Superman also the new Superman?
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Jim and Fred discuss episode two of The Mandalorian and introduce you to Captain Truth
17/11/2019 Duración: 32minStar Wars fans are all about The Mandalorian and episode two did not disappoint them. Fred and Jim discuss without spoilers and talk about the new dates dropped by Marvel for movie releases. From the League of Regrettable Superheroes we introduce you to Captain Truth.
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Jim and Fred tackle Disney + and of course The Mandalorian
13/11/2019 Duración: 33minYou know we both had to watch The Mandalorian on Disney+ and we both have plenty to say. Fred checked out some old animation of The Avengers also and was not impressed. Leave a comment about what you thought about The Mandalorian and the other offerings on Disney+