Caffeinated Comics Blog
Caffeinated Comics – Too Many Trailerscast
The Super Bowl brings big commercials. But seriously, FIVE movie trailers? Jon and Steven cover the teases for Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Deadpool 2, Venom and Solo: A Star Wars Story. These run the gamut from amazing to misguided garbage but which is which? Check out this episode and you will […]
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Caffeinated Comics – Lyon Concast
Live from the first Lyons Township comic convention! Jon, Steven and Joe Pakovits take the main stage to talk trying new things, whether it’s a con, a long-running series or a new creative team. Plus, how boycotting “Black Panther” makes you look racist.
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Caffeinated Comics – Event Fatiguecast
Scott Snyder is taking over “Justice League” but only after he finishes the “Metal” event. And one more event. Jon, Steven and Dani Romero discuss the recent escalation of crossovers to the point where their schedules overlap. Do the stories still have impact? Are they asking too much financially from a shrinking market? Do […]
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Caffeinated Comics – Dan Slott Leaves Spider-Mancast
After writing the wall-crawler for ten years, Dan Slott is moving on. Jon, Steven and Joe Pakovits discuss his most impactful stories, his early days as part of a think-tank of writers on “Amazing Spider-Man” and how he paid off the multiple wild directions for Peter Parker. Plus, how he might approach his new […]
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Caffeinated Comics – The Breaking Pointcast
How long do you let it go on? Jon and Steven discuss when to leave a show, comic or movie franchise. Is it one bad story or a case of “boiling the frog”? And, can it ever return to its former heights?
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Caffeinated Comics – X Files Season 11cast
The X Files comeback returns for its second season and goes off the rails immediately. Lauren Faits returns to discuss the retcon of the premiere episode, its treatment of Scully and whether the mythology should even matter anymore. Plus, what happens when female characters suddenly become mothers.
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Caffeinated Comics – 2017 Wrap Upcast
Yes, 2017 was horrible. Nevertheless, Jon and Steven push through the onslaught of daily disasters to find something positive. Find out their choices for the best movie, TV, comic and collectible of the year. Plus, they both still love “Star Wars: the Last Jedi”.
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Caffeinated Comics – Christmas Evecast
Twas the night before Christmas and Jon just got a free moment. He talks about his childhood memories of the holiday, how action figures shaped his experience each year and how becoming a parent is like joining the backstage crew of Christmas. Also, where everyone else is.
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Caffeinated Comics – Star Wars: the Last Jedi
It’s the movie that split fandom in half and now it does the same to our podcast! Elliott Serrano and Kevin Ryan are here to talk Rian Johnson’s take on a galaxy far, far away. Who loved it? Who hated it? Who forgives the prequels and who’s done with the franchise? Debate, debate, debate!
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Caffeinated Comics – Catchingupcast
Jon gets back from Disney World to a stack of comics in his pull list. Steven talks the validity of DC’s “Doomsday Clock” while Jon questions its release before the “Metal” event is complete. Then, Jon relates how Netflix’s “Punisher” washes the taste of “Iron Fist” and “Defenders” out of your brain. Plus, everyone’s […]
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