Sunday, December 20, 2015

ARP - 41.2 - Netflix's Jessica Jones

SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS!

Tobiah Panshin of View From The Gutters joins Dylan and John to discuss what we enjoyed and what we found lacking from Netflix's Jessica Jones tv show.



We did not do any talking points for this episode. Instead we went around the table and each gave one bad point and one good point for the film.

If you would like to download the episode, right click and Save As


Check out our Star Wars: The Force Awakens coverage also released today.

Our next episode will be Flashpoint on January 3rd.

We want to thank Packie Wambaugh for composing our intro and outro music selections.

We are also now on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.

We look forward to hearing from you

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have:

ARP - 41.1 - The Force Awakens

SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS!

Travis from Creator's Edge Press and his lovely wife Sarah join Dylan and John to discuss The Force Awakens. Will this highly anticipated movie live up to all the fan expectations? We examine what we enjoyed and where we felt the film fell flat for us.



We did not do any talking points for this episode. Instead we went around the table and each gave one bad point and one good point for the film.

If you would like to download the episode, right click and Save As


Check out our Netflix's Jessica Jones coverage also released today.

Our next episode will be Flashpoint on January 3rd.

We want to thank Packie Wambaugh for composing our intro and outro music selections.

We are also now on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.

We look forward to hearing from you

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have:

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Bat Books For Beginners 137 - NIghting: On The Razor's Edge

This story sees Nightwing's rogues gallery shrunk by a new villain that he must face. Also, we see Dick made a full police officer and progress the evolution of the character into his own hero independent of Batman. Join us as we discuss the key elements of this story.



Dylan and John are back with another Bat Books For Beginners episode. Please visit www.thebatmanuniverse.net and check out all the Batman news, comics reviews, and podcasts they have to offer.

Direct link to the episode page: Bat Books For Beginners - Episode 136

Please leave us some feedback on the episode page and we will incorporate it into our next episode.

Arc Reactions Podcast will be back on December 20th with our review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and our review of Netflix's Jessica Jones.

Bat Books For Beginners will be back on January 19th with Robin: Secrets Revealed and Birds of Prey: The Big Romance.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Bat Books For Beginners - 136 - Officer Down

Officer Down is a one-month crossover across the bat titles that shows how the people of Gotham react to Jim Gordon being shot and fighting for his life. Join us as we explore each character's reaction to this tragic event.

Dylan and John are back with another Bat Books For Beginners episode. Please visit www.thebatmanuniverse.net and check out all the Batman news, comics reviews, and podcasts they have to offer.

Direct link to the episode page: Bat Books For Beginners - Episode 136

Please leave us some feedback on the episode page and we will incorporate it into our next episode.

Bat Books For Beginners will be back on December 15th with Nightwing - Razor's Edge.

Arc Reactions Podcast will be back on December 20th with our review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Sunday, November 1, 2015

ARP - 41 - Who Is The Black Panther?

This story recounts the origin of T'Challa, the Black Panther, and his first encounter with one of his more famous villains. Dylan and John tackle a rich story and explore the many interesting aspects it contains in a lively discussion.


Talking Points
---------------

Bad Things
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Racial slurs (31:36)
Language inconsistancies


Good Things
-----------

Anti-colonialism message? (43:12)
Politics (45:55)
Black Panther as a mantle, not a specific person (58:10)
Klaw (1:06:35)
Action (1:18:40)


If you would like to download the episode, right click and Save As
ARP-41-WhoIsTheBlackPanther.mp3


As mentioned in the episode
-----------------------------------
Captain America - The Winter Soldier


Our next podcast will be Bat Books For Beginners 136 - Officer Down on November 17th


We are also on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.


We would like to thank Packie Wambaugh for recording our intro and outro music for us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform:

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Bat Books For Beginners - 135 - Arkham Asylum: Living Hell

Arkham Asylum: Living Hell is a mini-series that gives us both a slice of life look into Arkham Asylum as well as a look at the magical side of DC comics. Join us along with our guest Cade from View From The Gutters. Join us as we dive into this interesting mini-series written by Dan Slott.

Dylan and John are back with another Bat Books For Beginners episode. Please visit www.thebatmanuniverse.net and check out all the Batman news, comics reviews, and podcasts they have to offer.

Direct link to the episode page: Bat Books For Beginners - Episode 135

Please leave us some feedback on the episode page and we will incorporate it into our next episode.

Arc Reactions Podcast will be back on November 1st with Who Is The Black Panther? from Marvel Comics.

Sunday, October 4, 2015

ARP - 40 - Batman 66 Meets The Green Hornet

Batman Meets The Green Hornet in this miniseries within the Batman 66 universe. This comic is a sequel to the 2-part episode from the Batman 66 TV show. Does the comic provide anything other than a trip down memory lane? Dylan and John have a great time exploring this work and breaking down what it did well and where it fell flat. Also, John got to try out his Bill Dozer announcer voice in a special introduction to the episode.


Talking points
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BAD THINGS
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Batman talks down to Robin (19:48)

Story is too long (22:40)
   
Heroes have to fight before they work together (26:25)

   
GOOD THINGS
-----------
   
Trip down memory lane (32:39)


GENERAL DISCUSSION
------------------

Comics that continue where a popular TV series left off (37:58)
   
Was this a good story beyond being a trip down memory lane? (55:17)


If you would like to download the episode, right click and Save As
ARP-40-Batman66.mp3 


As mentioned in the episode
-----------------------------------

Avengers Vs. X-men
The Star Wars
City On The Edge of Forever
Captain America - The Winter Soldier


Our next episode will be Arkham Asylum - Living Hell for Bat Books For Beginners on October 20th.

If you are in the Central Washington region, we will be at Central City Comic Con on October 24th and 25th. We would love to meet you there. Our table will be at 302 Flash Blvd in the convention hall.

We are also on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.


We would like to thank Packie Wambaugh for recording our intro and outro music for us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform:

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

ARP - 39.1 - Erik Larsen Interview from Rose City Comiccon

At Rose City Comiccon, we were able to interview Erik Larsen about the founding of Image comics, his creator-owned comic Savage Dragon, and his creative process.

Our good friend Tobiah from View From the Gutters joined us for the interview and we thank him sitting in with Dylan and John.



Direct link to the episode page: Arc Reactions Podcast - 39.1 - Erik Larsen Interview.mp3

Arc Reactions Podcast will be back with a regular episode on October 4th with Batman 66 Meets The Green Hornet

Please reach out to us on any of the below platforms. We would love to hear from you.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Bat Books For Beginners - 134 - Batgirl: A Knight Alone

The ongoing Batgirl title continues to move forward as Batgirl trains with Batman to regain her fighting ability. During the course of this story she confronts Lady Shiva and David Cain as well. The story ends with a big change for the character that I will not spoil here.


Dylan and John are back with another Bat Books For Beginners episode. Please visit www.thebatmanuniverse.net and check out all the Batman news, comics reviews, and podcasts they have to offer.

Direct link to the episode page: Bat Books For Beginners - Episode 134

Please leave us some feedback on the episode page and we will incorporate it into our next episode.

Be on the look out for a special Arc Reactions episode where we interview Erik Larsen, co-founder of Image Comics at Rose City Comiccon.

Arc Reactions Podcast will be back with a regular episode on October 4th with Batman 66 Meets The Green Hornet

Sunday, September 6, 2015

ARP - 39 - City On The Edge Of Forever

IDW released Harlan Ellison's second draft of his script that became the episode City on the Edge of Forever from the original Star Trek television series. Join Dylan and John as they discuss the comic adaptation of Harlan's original vision for the story and how it compares to the episode we saw on TV back in the 60s. What parts of the original story did you like better than what we saw on TV? What did you think the TV show did better? Let us know your thoughts so we can share them on a future episode.



Talking Points
--------------

BAD THINGS
----------

Kirk/Spock dynamic (30:10)


GOOD THINGS
-----------

Beckwith (38:47)
Yeoman Rand (54:05)
Comparison to The Star Wars (57:27)


If you would like to download the episode, right click and Save As
ARP-39-CityOnTheEdgeOfForever.mp3

As Mentioned In This Episode
-----------------------------------

ARP - 07 - Winter Soldier
ARP - 20 - The Star Wars

Our next episode will be Batgirl: A Knight Alone for Bat Books For Beginners on September 15th.

We are also on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.


We would like to thank Packie Wambaugh for recording our intro and outro music for us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform:

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Bat Books For Beginners - 133 - Nightwing: Big Guns

Nightwing faces off with Dudley Soames who has a fancy new big gun. Dick Grayson is on his probation period as an officer and nearly gets his identity revealed. Listen to the episode and then let us know your thoughts about the story.


Dylan and John are back with another Bat Books For Beginners episode. Please visit www.thebatmanuniverse.net and check out all the Batman news, comics reviews, and podcasts they have to offer.

Direct link to the episode page: Bat Books For Beginners - Episode 133

Please leave us some feedback on the episode page and we will incorporate it into our next episode.

Arc Reactions Podcast will be back on September 6th with Harlan Ellison's City On The Edge of Forever

Saturday, August 8, 2015

ARP - 38.1 - Fantastic Four film



SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS!

Coverage of Fox's Fantastic Four film reboot. Dylan and John are joined by Cade from View From the Gutters as well as their friends Charlie and Cat. Discussions include science fiction, Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, and the CGI used in the film.



We did not do any talking points for this episode. Instead we went around the table and each gave one bad point and one good point for the film.

If you would like to download the episode, right click and Save As


Our next release will be August 18th when we will be covering Nightwing - Big Guns for Bat Books For Beginners.

We want to thank Packie Wambaugh for composing our intro and outro music selections.

We are also now on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.

We look forward to hearing from you

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have:

Sunday, August 2, 2015

ARP - 38 - Red Daughter of Krypton

Supergirl gets a Red Lantern ring and a rage induced adventure begins. This story combines the titles of Red Lanterns and Supergirl to tell a mutual story of growth for Supergirl as well as Guy Gardner. Dylan and John broaden the topic to include the Red Lanterns' place in the DC Universe as well. Also, John's horrible singing makes a return to the podcast. We know you've been waiting for that.



Talking Points
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BAD THINGS
----------

Lanterns unaware of Supergirl and Superboy (15:34)
Supergirl's motivations (20:54)
Worldbreaker-1 (26:48)
Difficulty merging two stories into one (33:08)
GOOD THINGS
-----------

Relationship between Guy Gardner and Tora (39:16)
Moral lesson - always being angry is bad (43:24)
Red Lantern Corps redemption story? (48:48)
Guy Gardner as a leader (59:28)
Supergirl's character development (1:04:49)
Red Lantern Comparisons (1:09:09)


If you would like to download this episode, right click and Save As


As mentioned in the episode:



Our next episode will be the movie review of Fantastic Four on August 9th.

We are also on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.


We would like to thank Packie Wambaugh for recording our intro and outro music for us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform:

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Bat Books For Beginners - 132 - Batgirl: Silent Running

Batgirl finally gets her own title and it's Cassandra Cain under the cowl. John had some very strong opinions on this story. What did John find problematic with this first arc in Batgirl's solo career? Listen to the episode and then let us know your thoughts about the story.


Dylan and John are back with another Bat Books For Beginners episode. Please visit www.thebatmanuniverse.net and check out all the Batman news, comics reviews, and podcasts they have to offer.

Direct link to the episode page: Bat Books For Beginners - Episode 132

Please leave us some feedback on the episode page and we will incorporate it into our next episode.

Arc Reactions Podcast will be back on August 2nd with Red Daughter of Krypton

Saturday, July 18, 2015

ARP - 37.1 - Ant-Man Film

SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS!

Marvel's Ant-Man is the topic of this episode. We cover the characters, plot, and humor of this film from Marvel Studios. Dylan and John fly solo for this film about Marvel's smallest hero. This movie features Scott Lang as Ant-Man, but he is mentored by Hank Pym throughout the movie.


Talking points
-----------------

Characters
Plot
Humor


If you would like to download the episode, right click and Save As


Our next release will be August 2nd when we will be covering Red Daughter of Krypton.

We want to thank Packie Wambaugh for composing our intro and outro music selections.

We are also now on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.

We look forward to hearing from you

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have:

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Back Matter 15 from View From the Gutters

Dylan and John were able to collaborate with our West Coast Podvenger friends from View From the Gutters on one of their Back Matter episodes. We had a great time and a lengthy discussion about Copyright, Piracy, and Digital Media.

Some highlights include John talking about viewing the Mona Lisa in person, Dylan reading a book (House of Leaves), and notebook shaming.

Be aware that since this is a View From the Gutters podcast, it is not censored and there are some swear words sprinkled throughout the episode.

We hope you enjoy the episode and we would love to hear your thoughts about the subject



Back Matter #15 - Copyright, Piracy, and Digital Media

We look forward to hearing form you and thanks for listening

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Sunday, July 5, 2015

ARP - 37 - Death of Wolverine

Death of Wolverine, the 2014 event comic from Marvel. Join Dylan and John as they discuss the good and bad points of this anticipated event. Did they include all the right pieces of Wolverine's past? Was his death treated respectfully? Was it worthy of an event or should this have happened in his own title? We cover this and more in this episode of Arc Reactions Podcast.




Talking Points
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BAD THINGS
----------

How Logan lost is healing factor (9:38)

Support Characters (15:38)


GOOD THINGS
------------

Big Bad (20:43)

The Death (25:22)

Tie-In material (27:55)


ADDITIONAL THINGS
-----------------

Code words (34:07)

Death events (38:36)


If you would like to download the episode, right click and Save As
ARP-37-DeathOfWolverine.mp3


As mentioned in this episode:

ARP - 05 - ArmorWars


Our next episode will be the movie review of Ant-Man on July 19th.

We are also on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.


We would like to thank Packie Wambaugh for recording our intro and outro music for us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform:

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Bat Books For Beginners - 131 - Huntress: Cry For Blood

The Huntress is framed for the murder of several members of the Italian mafia in Gotham. Join Dylan and John as they discuss the relationship between Batman and Huntress, Helena's origin story, the twists of this tale, and more.


Dylan and John are back with another Bat Books For Beginners episode. Please visit www.thebatmanuniverse.net and check out all the Batman news, comics reviews, and podcasts they have to offer.

Direct link to the episode page: Bat Books For Beginners - Episode 131

Please leave us some feedback on the episode page and we will incorporate it into our next episode.

Arc Reactions Podcast will be back on July 5th with Death of Wolverine

Sunday, June 14, 2015

ARP - 36.1 - Daredevil Season 1 discussion

Netflix Daredevil series is the topic of discussion on this special episode of Arc Reactions Podcast. Dylan and John disagree about how good the series was and have a good discussion about key plot points, characters, and possible threads carrying over to the upcoming series culminating with The Defenders.

SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS!

If you have not seen the show, there are spoilers to the plot within this episode.



Talking points
--------------

Daredevil/Matt Murdock (1:13)
Karen (8:49)
Foggy Nelson (17:27)
Wilson Fisk (24:41)
Story (31:52)
Fight sequences (44:54)
Foreshadowing (48:40)


As Mentioned
-----------------
ARP - 23 - Guardian Devil
ARP - 31 - Planet Hulk
ARP - 05 - Armor Wars


If you would like to download the MP3 of the episode, right click and Save As

ARP-36-1-DaredevilSeason1.mp3

Our next release will be June 16th when we will be covering Huntress: Cry For Blood on Bat Books For Beginners.


We want to thank Packie Wambaugh for composing our intro and outro music selections.

We are also now on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform:

Friday, June 12, 2015

Our panel at Olympia Comics Festival

Did you miss out on the Olympic Comics Festival this past weekend? Did you still want to hear the panel that Dylan and John were on with Eric Manix from Out of the Fridge and many of the hosts of View From the Gutters? You are in luck. Click on over to View From the Gutters' page with the audio from that event.

Just a warning that the panel does contain cursing that was not edited for the podcast. Enjoy




Come back here on Sunday for our thoughts on the Netflix Daredevil series.

Sunday, June 7, 2015

ARP - 36 - Brimstone and the Borderhounds

Brimstone and the Borderhounds follows the titular character as he leads his band of bounty hunters working for the Hell corporation. The group gets set up by a mysterious villain trying to destroy Brimstone. Does that villain succeed? Will the Borderhounds live to fight another day? Listen to the episode and find out.




Talking points
--------------

BAD
----

Sidekicks (7:45)

Use of racial slurs (13:15)


GOOD
-----

The World (setting) (29:54)

Hostile (serial killer) (39:11)

Detective Altar (45:26)

Brimstone (48:49)


If you would like to download the episode, right click and save as:
ARP-36-BrimstoneBorderhounds.mp3


As mentioned:

Hound Entertainment Group
ARP - Captain America - The Winter Soldier


Our next episodes will be Bat Books For Beginners - Episode 131: Huntress - Cry For Blood on June 16th.

And come back July 5th for our Death of Wolverine episode.

We are also on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.


We would like to thank Packie Wambaugh for recording our intro and outro music for us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform:

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

ARP - 35.3 - Denver Comiccon 2015 Part 2

Denver Comiccon 2015 was amazing. Dylan and John were able to interview 8 writers and artists for DC comics as well as 2 bands that were at the convention. We had so many interviews that we had to breakup this coverage into 2 episodes. In this episode, Dylan and John talk to the rest of the creators and give their final thoughts about the convention.


Show notes
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Intro - 0:00
Jorge Corona - 1:24
Steve Leialoha - 25:24
Van Jensen - 36:40


Upcoming Comicons:

Central City Comiccon (Yakima)

The Stubby Shillelaghs Kickstarter - Critical Fail

Some pictures from the convention:


Chemistry Club

Women in Comics Panel




If you would like to download the episode, right click and Save As:

Please join us Sunday, June 7th for the independent comic Brimstone and the Borderhounds.

We are also on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.


We would like to thank Packie Wambaugh for recording our intro and outro music for us.


We look forward to hearing from you.


Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform:

ARP - 35.2 - Denver Comiccon 2015 Part 1

Denver Comiccon 2015 was amazing. Dylan and John were able to interview 8 writers and artists for DC comics as well as 2 bands that were at the convention. We had so many interviews that we had to breakup this coverage into 2 episodes. In this episode, Dylan and John also talk about their overall experience at the convention including cosplay, people they met, and the panels they were able to attend.


Show notes
--------------

Intro - 0:00
Marguerite Bennet - 6:00
Jeff King - 15:21
Becky Cloonan - 25:20
Chemistry Club - 35:35
Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner - 38:41


Upcoming Comicons:





If you would like to download the episode, right click and Save As:

Please join us Sunday, June 7th for the independent comic Brimstone and the Borderhounds.

We are also on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.


We would like to thank Packie Wambaugh for recording our intro and outro music for us.


We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform:

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Bat Books For Beginners - 130 - Batman Evolution

Following on the heals of No Man's Land, Gotham is trying to recover and Batman has to foil a plot by R'as Al Ghul to take over the city. Join Dylan and John as they discuss R'as as well as the social policy of Gotham in the wake of No Man's Land. Did you ever think you'd be listening to a discussion on social policy and fiscal responsibility from a comics podcast? Neither did we, but we had a great time discussing it.

Dylan and John are back with another Bat Books For Beginners episode. Please visit www.thebatmanuniverse.net and check out all the Batman news, comics reviews, and podcasts they have to offer.

Direct link to the episode page: Bat Books For Beginners - Episode 130

Please leave us some feedback on the episode page and we will incorporate it into our next episode.

Arc Reactions Podcast will be back May 26th with our coverage from Denver Comiccon

Sunday, May 3, 2015

ARP - 35.1 - Age of Ultron film review

SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS!

Demetrick joins Dylan and John to discuss the events, characters, and repercussions from the latest movie from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Did we like it? Were the MCU changes from the comics done well? Give it a listen and see.


Talking points
------------------

Dialogue - 1:35
Returning Characters - 6:12
New characters - 18:24
Infinity gems - 41:15
Action - 45:32


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Our next release will be May 26th when we will be recapping our time at Denver Comiccon.


We want to thank Packie Wambaugh for composing our intro and outro music selections.

We are also now on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform:

ARP - 35 - Billy Loves Nibbles

Travis Bundy, the creator of Billy Loves Nibbles, joins us for an interview about his latest graphic novel. In the novel Billy, a mentally handicapped man, falls in love with a pug named Nibbles and inadvertently takes on the mob when his dog gets hit by a car. Join us as we dive into this great independent comic that you can get by visiting the Indiegogo campagin.


Talking points
--------------

Bad things
-------------

Questionable content (7:57)


Good things
--------------

The Setting (9:47)
Momma (13:36)
Billy (25:29)
Helping characters (31:28)
Mob (36:35)
The story (42:18)
Art style (45:15)


If you would like to download the episode, right click and Save As
ARP-35-BillyLovesNibbles.mp3


As mentioned in the episode:

Billy Loves Nibbles Indiegogo campaign
Creator's Edge Press
Spokane Comiccon


Please check out our Age of Ultron movie review which is also releasing today.

Our next episodes will be Bat Books For Beginners - Episode 130: Batman Evolution on May 19th.

And come back May 26th for our Denver Comiccon review.

We are also on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.


We would like to thank Packie Wambaugh for recording our intro and outro music for us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform:

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Bat Books For Beginners - Episode 129 - Emperor Joker

The Joker has created the Universe to his liking. The Justice League is led by Bizarro, Superman is a criminal, and Batman is no where to be found. Join us as we discuss how this Superman focused story affects Batman and his relationship with the big blue boyscout.

Dylan and John are back with another Bat Books For Beginners episode. Please visit www.thebatmanuniverse.net and check out all the Batman news, comics reviews, and podcasts they have to offer.

Direct link to the episode page:  Bat Books For Beginners - Episode 129

Please leave us some feedback on the episode page and we will incorporate it into our next episode.

Arc Reactions Podcast will be back with 2 episodes the weekend of May 2nd and 3rd. Join us for our thoughts on Avengers: Age of Ultron and Billy Loves Nibbles.

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Arc Reactions - 34 - The Wake

The Wake gives us a nautical based story with strong characters and an intriguing mysterious creature that is terrorizing mankind. We look deeply at the ending of the story and do our best to explain some of the unclear elements and discuss the characters, science and mythology woven into this tale.



Talking Points
---------------

BAD
------

The Ending (28:31)
The Governess (48:35)

Storytelling style (52:22)


GOOD
---------

Strong female characters (1:04:46)

Good use of science (1:09:50)
Good use of mythology (1:13:32)




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ARP-34-TheWake.mp3

Please join us May 2nd and May 3rd for our Age of Ultron movie review and Billie Loves Nibbles by Creators Edge Press.

We are also on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.


We would like to thank Packie Wambaugh for recording our intro and outro music for us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform:

Monday, March 30, 2015

ARP - S17 - Emerald City Comicon 2015

Emerald City Comicon 2015 was a blast. Another great year of comics, movies, television, and games all coming together to celebrate what we love. Dylan and John discuss what they enjoyed at the convention as well as a few trends they have noticed and wonder how things will change for next year. Also, they talk about some of the other shows they will be attending this year and possibly in future years.

Caricature by Mark Brill


Links to organizations and comics mentioned in the episode:


Upcoming Comicons:



Episodes mentioned:



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Please join us Sunday, April 5th for The Wake from Scott Snyder.

We are also on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.


We would like to thank Packie Wambaugh for recording our intro and outro music for us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform:

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Meet the hosts at Emerald City Comiccon

John will be at Emerald City Comiccon all three days this weekend (March 27-29). Dylan and Debi will be there Saturday. We have arranged a time for those of you attending on Saturday to meet us and have a conversation. We will be in the 4th Floor Atrium from 4-430pm on Saturday. Please join us along with our friends Packie from Down the Bunny Hole, and also Manix, Alison, and Kelly from Out of the Fridge. We would all love to meet you and talk to you about comics or anything else of interest.



Again, join us at the 4th Floor Atrium Lobby from 4-430pm on Saturday. We will have business cards for you if you would like one.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Bat Books For Beginners - Episode 128 - The Hunt For Oracle

The Hunt For Oracle dives into Nightwing's rogues gallery, more discussion about Barbara Gordon as Oracle, and reflects on the first meeting of Barbara and Black Canary.


Dylan and John are back for their second episode as hosts of Bat Books For Beginners. Please visit www.thebatmanuniverse.net and check out all the Batman news, comics reviews, and podcasts they have to offer.

Direct link to the episode page:  Bat Books For Beginners - Episode 128

Please leave us some feedback on the episode page and we will incorporate it into our next episode.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

ARP - 33 - The Trial of Reed Richards

The universe puts Reed Richards on trial for saving Galactus' life. Dr. Doom also factors in the story. We discuss Galactus and Latvaria and much more. Does this 11-issue story from the early 1980s hold up? How will the Fantastic Four escape this time? Join us as we explore this story from Marvel Comics' past.




Talking Points
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Treatment of female heroes (23:31)

Latvaria (38:33)

Aiding Galactus (48:29)

Galactus (1:03:37)


If you would like to download the episode, right click and Save As
ARP-33-TrialOfReed.mp3

Please join us in March 30th for our 50th episode where we recap our time at Emerald City Comiccon.

We are also on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.


We would like to thank Packie Wambaugh for recording our intro and outro music for us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Our first Bat Books For Beginners episode is released. Episode 127 - No Man's Land volume 4

The new creative team on Bat Books For Beginners covers No Man's Land volume 4. The explosive conclusion to this year long story arc has a lot of effects on the Bat Family and Batman Universe moving forward.


Dylan and John take over this long running podcast from Jon and Melinda who did a great job on the title. We bring our same style from Arc Reactions Podcast to the Batman Universe. Please visit thebatmanuniverse.net and check out Bat Books For Beginners as well as the other great podcasts and Batman related news they have to offer.

The direct link to the episode page:   Bat Books For Beginners Episode 127

If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions please leave them in the comments section on the episode page and we will read them in our next episode.

Sunday, February 1, 2015

ARP - 32 - Teen Titans: Judas Contract

Dylan and John discuss this classic Teen Titans tale that gives us the first appearance of Dick Grayson's Nightwing identity and costume as well as a very disruptive betrayal by one of the members of the team.


Talking Points
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Bad Things
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Beast Boy (18:32)

Terra (22:27)


Good Things
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Cyborg (29:50)

Powers augment the hero, they don't make him (32:25)

Deathstroke (34:15)


If you would like to download the episode, right click and Save As
ARP-32-JudasContract.mp3

Please join us in March for Fantastic Four - The Trial of Reed Richards.

We are also on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.


We would like to thank Packie Wambaugh for recording our intro and outro music for us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform:

Sunday, January 4, 2015

ARP - 31 - Planet Hulk

We are back for year 3 of Arc Reactions Podcast. We start out with a large story that we have looked forward to covering since we started the podcast. This episode we visit Planet Hulk and talk about the green behemoth in one of his biggest adventures to-date.

*** A quick note *** - Dylan mentions 'Women in Refrigerators' podcast in the episode. He meant the Out of the Fridge podcast which you can find at http://outofthefridgecomics.com/.


Talking Points
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Hulk (27:01)

Hulk's entourage (1:04:30)
   
GOOD THINGS
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Silver Surfer (1:18:58)

Encyclopedia (1:23:13)
   
FINAL POINT
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The story (1:26:27)


If you would like to download the episode, right click and Save As
ARP-31-PlanetHulk.mp3

Please join us in February for Teen Titans - The Judas Contract.

We are also on Comics Podcast Network. Please go over there and check out our section as well as some of the other podcasts they host.


We would like to thank Packie Wambaugh for recording our intro and outro music for us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us with any feedback or suggestions you may have and subscribe to us on your favorite platform: