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Originally Aired: 12/23/16

We discuss the news of the week. Carrie Fischer reportedly had a heart attack while on a flight back to LA and is in hospital currently. Nintendo releases Mario Run to mobile and breaks record with 40 million downloads but the stock still fell. Disney Studios releases that they have broken through a record breaking year with over $7 billion at the global box office. DC comics is going to running commercials on nationwide marketing campaign to reach new consumers.

Our review of Assassin’s Creed starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard and Jeremy Irons. Synopsis: Cal Lynch travels back in time to 15th-century Spain through a revolutionary technology that unlocks the genetic memories contained in his DNA. There, he lives out the experiences of Aguilar de Nerha, a distant relative who’s also a member of the Assassins, a secret society that fights to protect free will from the power-hungry Templar Order. Transformed by the past, Cal begins to gain the knowledge and physical skills necessary to battle the oppressive organization in the present.

We also talk with indie comic book writer Eben Burgoon. Eben’s been creating comics for the past ten years he was on to talk about his current series, B-Squad: Soldiers of Misfortune. We talked with Eben about the series and more. Here’s a quick synopsis on B-Squad: B-Squad is made up of expendable misfits.They are mash-ups of pop heroes, outright weirdos, and B-level talents thrown together and sent out on action/adventure missions that are seasoned with the absurd. Every issue, one of the 6-person team will be killed off the series permanently. The “who” is selected at random by a dice rolled in secret by the author while writing the active story arc. For more on Eben, check out his website.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing video game movies and why they fail.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Winter” by Leslie Hudson

“Crazy” by Patsy Cline

“Young Men Dead” by The Black Angels

“B Squad Brothers” by Ecotone Refugees

“B Squad Leader” by Adam Henry Garcia

“December 25” by Sloan

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

Christmas is a special time. A time of customs and traditions. For Andrew, those traditions include reading a sleigh-full of Christmas comics. Every year, Marvel, DC, Dark Horse and more provide good fanboys and girls Holiday inspired comics. As Sammy will attest, most of these comics are not very good. In fact, a lot of them make you want to say “HUMBUG!” But leave it to the Bloodbath boys to find just the right comics to celebrate this very festive season.

Join Andrew and Sammy as they look back through Christmas Comics Past, name checking some very special DC and Marvel Holiday specials. Sammy remembers when the Punisher made his list and checked it twice. Andrew reminisces about that time Kitty Pryde fought a demon on Christmas Eve. There’s talk of The Goon’s first Christmas issue and Sammy even finds a way to work in talk of stockings……fishnet stockings. I know, not necessarily the yuletide cheer you were looking for. But hey, Andrew makes it all better with his tribute to the Winter Soldier: Winter Kills One-Shot. It’s a Christmas Miracle! Even Larfleeze gets his due. All part of a very special holiday edition of your favourite comic book podcast, Back Issue Bloodbath. Have a happy holiday, one and all.

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Originally Aired: 12/16/16

We discuss the news of the week. Sonequa Martin-Green cast as the lead on Star Trek: Discovery launching May 2017. DC’s office comedy show Powerless is not dead and is no longer an office comedy as it gets revamped to try again at a pilot. Family friendly streaming service Vid-Angel gets shutdown after losing it’s latest court battle over claims of copyright infringement stemming from piracy from the major studios.

Our review of Rogue One starring Felicity Jones, Diego Luna and Alan Tudyk. Synopsis: In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.

We also talk with The Development Slate Podcast’s Yaw Attuah & James Cooper about bad reboots from the last 5 years. The Development Slate is a weekly podcast wherein your hosts pitch how to turn books, TV series, comics, and forgotten franchises into hit films. In demand or long forgotten IP? It’s all fair game. Hosts Yaw Attuah and James Cooper act as development executives and work out the details, from tone to concept to cast and director. Check out what’s next for The Development Slate every Wednesday on iTunes.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment with Yaw Attuah & James Cooper discussing the current state of trailers in Hollywood.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“As Long As We Got Each Other” by B.J. Thomas

“Wings of Keres” by Robert Craig Oxenbridge

“The Machination” by Ninja Tracks

“Feels Likes the First Time” by Foreigner

“All Over Again” by Johnny Cash

“Kids Come Back Again at Christmas” by Sloan

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

If you were responsible for making a record of the most important comics of all time for future generations to look back on, what stories would you choose? Let’s say a time capsule, holding only comic books and trades, was being placed in the ground, not to be opened for a thousand years. What comics would go in? You can’t put in your entire collection. There’s only room for a certain amount of issues. So what stories are vital to telling the world a thousand years from now what the current age of comic books was all about? That’s the question we attempt to answer this week.

Join Andrew and Sammy as they root through the comics of the bronze and modern eras to pick the premium grade books to represent the industry. There’s a lot of in depth analysis and argument regarding what comics are worthy. You might be surprised at what books make the grade. Take a listen and find out. Then let us know if we’re wrong and what books you think should be in the Comic Book Time Capsule. It’s another wild and wacky look at sequential art on an ALL NEW Back Issue Bloodbath.

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Originally Aired: 12/09/16

We discuss the news of the week. Photonic propulsion theory is going be tested as possible next step for space exploration. Marvel announces digital shorts called Slingshot about Elena “Yo-Yo” Rodriguez dealing with a new mission after she signed the Sokovia Accords. Scott Buck (Netflix Iron Fist) as been announced as showrunner for Inhumans. The passing of astronaut John Glenn.

Our review of DC/CW’s 4 Night Event Invasion! on Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow starring Melissa Benoist, Grant Gustin, Stephen Amell and Caity Lotz. Synopsis: When a meteor crashes in Central City, Barry Allen arrives to discover the meteor isn’t a meteor but an alien spaceship. Now, he must call upon the aide of Oliver Queen, the Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl to help fight them before Earth meets its end. However, while everyone is on board to fight the evil threatening the planet, it doesn’t mean they are all friends.

We also talk with one of the stars of Letterkenny, the successful Crave TV original comedy series set to begin their second season on Christmas Day! That’s right, the show about a town full of hicks, skids, horny Christians and hockey players will be back for another round of streaming enjoyment on December 25th. On the phone will be Michelle Mylett who plays Katy, the younger sister of series star Wayne (played by show creator Jared Keeso) who she tries to keep in line when she’s not hanging out with hockey players. Michelle talks about the success of the show and let us know what we can expect from Season 2. Michelle Mylett starred as Sam in the 2013 Horror/Sci-Fi Antisocial as well as it’s sequel, Antisocial 2. She has also made guest appearances on hit television programs The Strain and Lost Girl. In 2016, Michelle was a cast member in 2 Canadian television series: Letterkenny for Crave TV and Four in the Morning for CBC.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the mid season finale of CW’s Flash which is a turning point in the season.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Christmas In The Asylum” by Big Top Heartbreak

“Legends of Tomorrow” by Alain Silvesson

“Team, Unite Up! 1” by Rei Kondoh

“Pretty Girl in a Small Town” by Wilson

“Thank God I’m a Country Boy” by John Denver

“Evergreen” by Leslie Hudson

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

This week, we take a look back on a series that took Marvel to the streets and exposed the seedy underbelly of the 616 Universe: Alias. From the mind of Brian Michael Bendis with artwork from Michael Gaydos and covers by David Mack, Alias was the first series of the Max Imprint (Marvel’s mature reader line which debuted in 2002). The series followed Jessica Jones, a former superhero turned private eye who worked cases that were a bit above the skills and experience of your regular detective. Although she left her superhero life long ago, there are many elements from that world that keep popping up in her day to day interactions. The book was a new perspective on the world of those with superpowers, showing that not everyone wants to put a cape and is probably one of the darkest books that Bendis has ever written for The House of Ideas.

Join us as we explore the world of Alias and talk about what made it different from other comics of its era. Fair warning, there are a number of mature themes discussed regarding the series, especially when talking about the first issue. We get a little more blue than usual. Don’t worry, we don’t linger. But we do get pretty in depth regarding the comic. It’s all waiting for you on an ALL NEW Back Issue Bloodbath.

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

 

Originally Aired: 12/02/16

That’s right friends, the season is upon us! It’s time for the Geek Hard Christmas Special!

We start off with a tribute to our traditional house band Nerds with Guitars who parted ways earlier this year. We go back into the archive and play their song “A Star Wars Christmas Tune” from Christmas 2012. An original song they wrote for us to perform live on the show that night.

Our annual tradition of the Great Christmas Movie Swap! continues. Where we each give the other a Christmas movie the other hasn’t watched for the first time and then we review it. Mr. Green reviews Christmas Eve (chosen by Andrew) released by Anchor Bay Video just in time for the holidays. Starring Patrick Stewart, Jon Heder and James Roday. A power outage changes the lives of six groups of New Yorkers (Stewart, Heder, Roday) when they become trapped in elevators on Christmas Eve. While Andrew reviews Christmas in Compton (chosen by Mr. Green) released by Lionsgate Entertainment. Starring Keith David, Omar Gooding and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Big Earl (Keith David) runs a Christmas tree lot in Compton, and he demands success from all of his employees. His son causes a lot of trouble when he crosses the line to prove he can be successful.

We of course continue the tradition of forcing Mr. Green to read Christmas themed comics. This year Andrew has chosen Klaus by Grant Morrison and Dan Mora and the Deadpool Max X-mas Special! While Mr. Green likes comics he is not a fan of Christmas themed comics and Andrew continues his campaign to make Green like them.

Of course no Christmas show would be complete without our annual checking out of Christmas specials and hitting some television specials from the past. Muppets’ Family Christmas, the I Love Lucy Christmas Show and the Men Behaving Badly Christmas Episode.

Joining us via phone was musician Alex James to take part in another of Geek Hard’s time honoured traditions: Alex James Christmas Trivia. For the past 5 years running, we have subjected Alex to an embarrassing trivia quiz that shows off how much of a humbug this guy really is. If you’ve never heard the quiz before, you’re in for a treat. For those that have, the good times continue.

The Geek Hard Christmas Stocking winner is announced. Congratulations! Andrew Dunn of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Plus, the debut of Geek Hard’s 2016 Christmas Song performed by Andrew Young and Alex James “No More Event Books for Christmas”

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing some of our own personal Christmas memories.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Christmas Time All Over the World” by Sammy Davis Jr.

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

It’s been awhile since we talked DC comics on Back Issue Bloodbath. Guess it’s time we correct this by taking a look at Wonder Woman. Since it’s Rebirth re-launch, the book has been getting critical praise. Greg Rucka has been brining us two issues a month: a story set in current time drawn by Liam Sharp and a “Year One” adventure retelling the origin of the Amazon with art by Nicola Scott. Two titanic tales of Wonder. Who can say no to that? The current story focuses on Wonder Woman questioning her identity. Her memory is muddled and she’s having trouble finding her way back home to Themyscira. Will she find her way home and will she be happy with what she finds when she gets there? Rucka is presenting some interesting questions and there’s a number of different ways the story can go.

Join Andrew and Sammy as they discuss the current Wonder Woman title, dissecting the pros and cons of this new era. Plus, find out about Sammy’s unbridled hate towards traditional love interest Steve Trevor. The guy’s been in WW comics for years and Sammy just can’t see why. Take a listen to hear this rant and more on an ALL NEW Bloodbath.

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Originally Aired: 11/25/16

Don’t forget, it’s Patreon Month here at Geek Hard. If you want to get some exclusive content during the month of December, including a sneak peak at the upcoming podcast Don’t Make Me Watch That, as well as a special SPOILERIFIC review of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, head on over to Geek Hard’s Patreon page. By pledging just a dollar a month, you’ll get access to these goodies while also helping us continue to bring you this amazing show. If you enjoy what we do, support us – patreon.com/geekhard.

Our review of Moana starring Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson and Temuera Morrison. Synopsis: An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to become a master way-finder. Together they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she always sought: her own identity.

We also share a special moment from the recent past with you: Geek Hard Live. On Saturday, November 12th, Geek Hard took Comedy Bar in Toronto by storm….and they didn’t do it alone. There were some fantastic interviews to be had with the likes of Kristian Bruun (Donnie on Orphan Black) and Tamsen McDonough (voice of Lucy the Spaceship on Killjoys). There was talk of cocksocks, proper hugs and more!

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the news of the week especially the potential fall of Wizard World Conventions.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

Hate Rap by More or Les ft. Word burglar

Gratitude by More or Les ft. Rena Valiunas

Where You Are from the Moana Soundtrack

How Far I’ll Go from the Moana Soundtrack

Lazaretto by Jack White

In the Clear by Foo Fighters

Captain’s Mess by Leslie Hudson

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

This week, Andrew and Sammy take a look back on the career of another great comic creator that left this world far too soon: Steve Dillon. Steve passed away on October 22nd of this year due to complications from a ruptured appendix. A fantastic artist that was able to convey personal emotions and cinematic sensibilities in his work, Dillon got his first big break in comics drawing the Hulk Weekly Magazine for Marvel UK. He would eventually make his way across the Atlantic and work for DC, Marvel and more. He is best remembered for his for his colaborations with writer Garth Ennis on Hellblazer, Preacher and Punisher. He has become synonymous with Frank Castle as his take on The Punisher has become iconic in the eyes of the fans.

With an unbridled energy and emotional impact, Steve Dillon’s work has touched many and he will truly be missed. In a year where many great artists from various fields have passed on, this one adds to the sting of 2016. On the day he passed, the comics community mourned loudly with many a creator speaking highly of the man online. Join us as Andrew and Sammy pay their respects to this great illustrator and reminisce on the many comics he’s created and their effect on fandom.

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!