Ashton's NerdCave

In this bonus episode from Ashton's NerdCave, Casey and I hit up a toy show and came home with a whole lot of comics!

For the first time, we're trying something a little different with the podcast: a very visual episode! We’re showing off our haul, talking about the comics we picked up, and even highlighting some of the awesome covers along the way.

If you're watching the video, you get the full experience. If you're listening to the audio version…well, when we say “look at this cover,” you're just going to have to trust us. 😂

Come hang out with us, check out the haul, and see what we found at the toy show!

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Official Ashton's NerdCave Theme by Ryan Willard, of Willard of Oz Studios! Check out his RPG that he developed and also composed the music for!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3187490/Symphony_of_the_Stars/

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Karate kick your way into this week’s episode of Late Fee Legends, as we head to the streets of Harlem to revisit Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon! Lance and I break down everything from behind-the-scenes trivia and production stories to what still makes this cult classic hit (and what doesn’t quite hold up). We dive into the characters, the action, and the movie’s perfect mix of kung fu, humor, and ‘80s attitude.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Late Fee Legends without some fun segments—so we imagine what kind of awesome action figures this movie could inspire and we talk about the hits (and misses) of a big-time soundtrack. Whether you’re a black belt fan or just tying on your white belt for the first time, this episode is packed with nostalgia, laughs, and just the right amount of Glow. Sho Nuff!

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Official Ashton's NerdCave Theme by Ryan Willard, of Willard of Oz Studios! Check out his RPG that he developed and also composed the music for!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3187490/Symphony_of_the_Stars/

Click here to follow Ashton's NerdCave on all the socials, listen to podcasts, and buy some merch!

https://linktr.ee/ashtonsnerdcave

Email your comments, questions, complaints, random movie quotes - whatever - to [email protected]

A Retro Review of Spawn is back!

Casey and I return to the early days of Image Comics' Spawn to review issues #9, #10, and #11.

We discuss the stories, characters, artwork, covers, and what makes these issues memorable — including the introduction of Angela in Spawn #9 and the controversial history surrounding Spawn #10 and the later legal battle between Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane.

What did we think of these issues? Which moments still hold up? And how does this part of Spawn's early run compare to what came before?

It's another trip back to the comics that helped define the '90s, with plenty of nostalgia, opinions, and comic book history along the way.

Grab your copy of Spawn and join us for another Retro Review!

Official Ashton's NerdCave Theme by Ryan Willard, of Willard of Oz Studios! Check out his RPG that he developed and also composed the music for!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3187490/Symphony_of_the_Stars/

Click here to follow Ashton's NerdCave on all the socials, listen to podcasts, and buy some merch!

https://linktr.ee/ashtonsnerdcave

Email your comments, questions, complaints, random movie quotes - whatever - to [email protected]

In this episode of A Retro Review of Spawn, Casey and I dive into Spawn issues #5–8, continuing Al Simmons’ dark journey through the shadows of New York and the growing supernatural war around him. As the world of Spawn expands, new threats emerge, old mysteries deepen, and the consequences of Spawn’s deal become even clearer.

We break down each issue, discuss the iconic covers and artwork from Todd McFarlane, share our favorite moments, and give our overall thoughts on this early stretch of the legendary comic series. Does this run still hold up? Join us as we head back to the longbox and find out.

Official Ashton's NerdCave Theme by Ryan Willard, of Willard of Oz Studios! Check out his RPG that he developed and also composed the music for!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3187490/Symphony_of_the_Stars/

Sink your teeth into the premier episode of Late Fee Legends as we head to Santa Carla to revisit The Lost Boys! Lance and I break down everything from behind-the-scenes trivia and production stories to what still makes this cult classic hit (and what doesn’t quite hold up). We dive into the characters, the vampire lore, and the movie’s perfect mix of horror, humor, and ‘80s attitude.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Late Fee Legends without some fun segments—so we imagine what kind of awesome action figures this movie could inspire, and we give plenty of love to that iconic soundtrack that helped define a generation. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time visitor to Santa Carla, this episode is packed with nostalgia, laughs, and just the right amount of bite.

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In this episode of A Retro Review of Spawn, Ashton and Casey continue their journey through the early days of Spawn by diving into issues #2–4. We’re introduced to the sinister Violator, and we finally meet the one who made the deal with Al Simmons in the first place—revealing more about the dark plans set in motion for Spawn.

Along the way, we break down the covers, talk about the interior artwork from Todd McFarlane, and share our overall thoughts on this early arc of the series. Does it hold up? Join us as we dig back into the longbox and find out.

Welcome to the first episode of The Hangout! Ashton, Lance, and Casey kick back and talk nerd culture, starting with Lance’s nerd origin story and how he first got into comics, movies, and collecting. We also share our latest nerd purchases, talk about what we’re hoping to add to our collections next, and give a sneak peek at a brand new show coming soon to The NerdCave. Pull up a chair and hang out with us!

In our very first episode, we introduce ourselves and talk about how we each got into comic books and collecting. From childhood favorites to the comics and collectibles we’re into today, we share the stories behind our nerd origins.

Then we dive into a retro review of Spawn #1, the iconic debut of Spawn from Image Comics. We discuss the impact of the issue, the art, the story, and whether it still holds up today.

If you're a fan of comics, collecting, and classic 90s nerd culture, this is the perfect place to start!