In the second half of this lively two-part episode, Coco is joined once again by good friend and returning guest Jeric for a deep dive into the colorful, chaotic, and ever-evolving world of comic books and superhero media. The conversation kicks off with a fun and surprisingly tough challenge: crafting their personal Mount Rushmore of comic book characters. From icons like Batman and Spider-Man to deeper cuts and fan favorites, Coco and Jeric explore what makes these characters legendary and why they’ve stood the test of time.

The episode then shifts gears to the big screen, where the duo talks about the current state—and possible future—of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Is Marvel still dominating the game? Has the magic started to fade? No topic is off-limits. Naturally, DC also gets its turn, with a look at James Gunn’s ambitious plans to reboot and reshape the DC Universe. The guys share their hopes, skepticism, and which characters they’re most excited (or nervous) to see in the new lineup.

Between the nerdy deep dives and passionate debates, there’s plenty of laughter, stories, and friendly banter that remind you why conversations like these are the heart of Life and Pints With Coco. Whether you’re a hardcore comic book fan or just here for the vibes, this episode delivers a mix of insight, humor, and genuine friendship that makes it a must-listen.

PSA: Jeric asked that I not edit the video too much as he wanted to keep it as true to the original conversation. I have followed his request, so that means the video may have some moments that seem strange to leave in. This is a real conversation with a real friend.

This week on Life and Pints With Coco, I'm joined by my life-long friend and fellow nerd, Jeric, for a laid-back, laughter-filled conversartion that goes exactly where the title says - Off Topic. What starts as a deep dive into our mutual love for comics, super hero movies, and the nostalgia of our childhood quickly unravels into a journey through memories, tangents that should have been edited out, and laughs.

We talk about the comic book characters that shaped us, the movies that blew our minds, and the strong friendships you can build through being a nerd.

This is just part 1 of the madness with Jeric- so grab a drink, lean back, and get ready to laugh, reminisce, and maybe question how we even got here.

Are you a step-parent and often unsure how you should feel or handle something? Are you a bio-parent and often wondered how a step-parent might feel? Well this episode is for you. Happy Father's Day to all those great dad's out there! I recorded this episode in hopes of sharing a little bit of the experiences I have had and overcame since becoming a step-parent to three wonderful kids.

Please share any experiences you have as a step-parent and any advice you have! Thank you for listening!

Huge shout out to Because I'm John Sellmeyer podcast for getting this episode recorded and edited. Enjoy as we adventure through a cave on our way to fight a dragon. Very explicit and very funny! Enjoy the episode! Like, follow, listen, and share!

Follow along as I continue to rank the MCU films from 29-23. There will be some pretty HOT TAKES this list that a lot of people will not agree with. Stick around at the end for what to expect soon with my next guest.

Intro: 0:00 - 0:48

29: 0:48 - 2:17

28: 2:17 - 3:59

27: 3:59 - 5:43

26: 5:43 - 7:09

25: 7:09 - 10:24

24: 10:24 - 11:35

23: 11:35 - 12:32

RECAP 12:32 -12:48

What's Coming Next :12:48 -14:04

Reese shares his thoughts on smut books, the best comic books to read, the best villain in comics, and we bond over our hate for The Joker movie.

Reese has been a friend of mine since we were kids and has a wide variety of interests from comic books, politics, books, and beer!

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Garrett Bailey a friend of mine for over 20 years joins the podcast while on our lake trip. Garrett and I discuss his delicious ribs, what Pokemon would make the best NFL players, who you should take number 1 in fantasy, and the next super bowl champions (THE CHIEFS).

Pomkemon, NFL, Saquon Barkley, DeAndre Hopkins

John joins the podcast while we are at The Lake of The Ozarks. John shares some exciting news about his podcast, our adventures down dirt trails, and how Reese is an Ozarkian.

John and I have been friends for over 20 years!

Listen to a review and summary of The Summer I Died by Ryan C. Thomas which is one of "The Most Intense Horror Novels".

Towards the end of the episode I share my experiences dealing with Dyslexia and how I have overcame it in the past!!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

This episode I am joined by a wonderful mother, Taylor who with her husband has adopted one child and is currently in the process of adopting two more.

Taylor shares her stories about growing up with BTK, the adoption process, her own mother, and how she truly feels about gender reveal parties.