It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

They backed up the comics truck and dumped them all on our front steps. We dug our way out, made a list, and we're here to talk about it. And no, you haven't heard too much about this book, because there's more to say. Then more reminiscing, and quite a Civil War book diversion.

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Running Time: 01:21:27

Pick of the Week:
00:01:22 - Fantastic Four #725 (32)

Comics:
00:13:08 - Superman Unlimited #1
00:18:11 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #39
00:23:28 - Wonder Woman #821 (21)
00:28:00 - Sleep #1
00:33:51 - Redcoat #12
00:43:01 - EC Epitaphs from the Abyss #11
00:44:59 - The Ultimates #12

Patron Pick:
00:49:40 - The Thing #1

Patron Thanks:
00:58:02 - Thomas Williams

Listener Mail:
01:00:03  - Ken J. from The Great White North has an ultimate desert island media question, and we run with it.
01:07:02 - James S. wants to know about formative comic book experiences in our young lives.

Brought To You By:

Music:
"I Just Wasn't Made for These Times"
Jakob Dylan & Neal Young

Watch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #978!

Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.

Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.

Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.

Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.

Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.

Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984.

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

Trapped in their boxes, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan have no choice but to talk about the week in comics, as well as ruminate on how many 80s cartoons is too many 80s cartoons in one shared universe? Plus more stories from college and taco talk!

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Running Time: 01:05:00

Pick of the Week:
00:02:36 – Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1

Comics:
00:12:13 – Action Comics #1086
00:15:54 – Energon Universe 2025 Special #1
00:22:24 – Exquisite Corpses #1
00:26:50 – One World Under Doom #4
00:29:40 – Huck: Big Bad World #1

Kaiju Korner:
00:34:15 – Godzilla vs. X-Men #1
00:36:56 – Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens #1

Patron Pick:
00:38:21 – Supergirl #1

Patron Thanks:
00:44:29 – Mike Durette

Listener Mail:
00:46:27 – Dave L. from Chicago, Illinois wonders if the Ultimate and Absolute Universes will replace the MU and DCU.
00:53:36 – Brad G. asks about Conor’s “sad burrito” from last week’s After Show.

Brought To You By:

Music:
“Animal”
Neon Trees

Watch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #977!

Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.

Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.

Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.

Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.

Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.

Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984.

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Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.

Comic book writer and confirmed pal, Aubrey Sitterson returns to the Talksplode lounge to discuss his new Image Series, Free Planet, new beginnings, self confidence, and comics as art objects, among other things. It's a new day, with a new series, and a new outlook on what kind of comics he wants to make. It's fun and lively and you just might learn something, if you listen real good.

Total Running Time: 01:25:58

Music:
“Space God"
Witch

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

The lighthouse plan, not having panned out, due to a lack of local Thai takeout, Josh Flanagan has returned, and he and Conor Kilpatrick are back on this Absolute nonsense once more, and it just feels so right.

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Running Time: 01:14:39

Pick of the Week:
00:02:16 - Absolute Superman #7

Comics:
00:11:47 - Black Canary: Best of the Best #6
00:17:41 - Blood & Thunder #1
00:24:17 - Los Monstruos #1
00:30:52 - Grommets #7
00:35:48 - Uncanny Valley #9
00:42:58 - West Coast Avengers #7
00:45:28 - Fantastic Four Fanfare #1

Patron Pick:
00:48:35 - Farmhand #21

Patron Thanks:
00:57:06 - David Wynne

Listener Mail:
01:00:55 - Kyle hogs the spotlight, and asks THREE questions! Richest villain? Villain you kind of want to win? Marvel/DC analog stories?

Brought To You By:

Music:
"Braineaters"
Misfits

Watch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #976!

Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.

Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.

Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.

Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.

Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.

Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984.

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The Fifth Phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ends– wait, we were in the Fifth Phase? Apparently! And now it’s all over… with Thunderbolts*! Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Dr. Ryan Haupt have thoughts on the film itself and on what’s next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

Running Time: 00:44:15

Music:
“Thunderstruck”
AC/DC

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

It’s a 5th week and Josh Flanagan is off exploring a career pivot into the world of lighthouse keeping, so Conor Kilpatrick soldiers on as the sole Jamoke™ but with the assistance of third-chair seat warmer Dr. Ryan Haupt, and they’re both ready to discuss the week in comics!

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Running Time: 01:07:24

Pick of the Week:
00:01:19 – Red Hulk #3

Comics:
00:09:28 – Void Rivals #18
00:14:57 – Detective Comics 2025 Annual #1
00:19:52 – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest 2025 Annual #1
00:27:04 – Wolverine and Kitty Pryde #1
00:30:37 – Fantastic Four #724 (31)

Kaiju Corner:
00:38:22 – Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1
00:42:35 – Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1

Patron Pick:
00:45:58 – The Savage Sword of Conan #8

Patron Thanks:
00:54:36 – Kevin Miller

Listener Mail:
00:58:52 – Dan C. from Madison, New Jersey wants to know how the rolling timeline of the Marvel Universe extends to updating pop culture crossovers between comic book characters and real life pop icons.

Brought To You By:

Music:
“The General”
Dispatch

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

This week there are a ton of great comics and several strong contenders for the top prize. There are also a lot of references from things from the 80s and 90s and then trouble remembering things that happened this week. Old Man Brain works in mysterious ways.

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Running Time: 01:09:00

Pick of the Week:
00:02:17 – Absolute Martian Manhunter #2

Comics:
00:08:38 – Justice League Unlimited #6
00:14:58 – One World Under Doom #3
00:20:05 – Out of Alcatraz #2
00:27:35 – Predator vs. Spider-Man #1
00:31:28 – The Amazing Spider-Man #966 (2)
00:38:51 – Those Not Afraid #4
00:40:46 – Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor, Book Three

Patron Pick:
00:45:41 – Gunslinger Spawn #42

Patron Thanks:
00:56:37 – Chuck Arnold

Listener Mail:
00:59:28 – Scott H. from Portland, Oregon wants the Jamokes to rank the Sinister Six.

Brought To You By:

Music:
“Cars in Space”
Golden City

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another Booksplode!

This month, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan take a look at...

Judge Dredd: A Better World by Rob Williams, Arthur Wyatt, Henry Flint, Boo Cook, Jake Lynch, Jim Boswell, & Annie Parkhouse.

Listen to Josh's Talksplode interview with Rob Williams.

Running Time: 00:38:26

What's a Booksplode? It's a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don't have time to do on the regular show.

Music:

"To Defy the Laws of Tradition"

Primus

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

Many good comics, and one not good comic, but it has a good comic in it. They give more than they take. Wipe your face off, and let's get started.

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Running Time: 01:15:10

Pick of the Week:

00:02:12 - Moonshine Bigfoot #1

Comics:

00:13:21 - Godzilla vs. Hulk #1

00:19:41 - Summer of Superman Special #1

00:29:14 - Wonder Woman #820 (20)

00:30:47 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #38

00:33:38 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8

00:43:08 - Detective Comics #1096

00:43:44 - Wolverine #400 (8)

Patron Pick:

00:45:49 - DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #2

Patron Thanks:

00:58:12 - PV

Listener Mail:

01:00:40 - Josh D. from New Jersey is thinking about what these characters sound like. And what is in his head is way better than anything else could be.

Brought To You By:

Music:

"East Bound and Down"

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996.Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show.Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave.Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater.Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996.Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984.

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!

Running Time: 01:28:05

This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…

What We’ve Been Enjoying:

00:01:32 – Conor went to the theater to see Black Bag, and is watching Hacks and The Studio.

00:11:05 – Josh watched Say Nothing.

00:16:43 – Ron watched Adolescence, and went to the theater to see A Minecraft Movie and The Luckiest Man in America.

Broadway Corner:

00:29:35 – Ron saw Good Night, and Good Luck.

00:35:05 – Josh saw Glengarry Glen Ross.

Discussion:

00:41:26 – The Pitt, Season 1

01:02:57 – A New York City Emergency Room Physician Assistant Talks About The Pitt, Season 1

SPOILERS ABOVE!

What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.

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Music:

“Baby”

Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise

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