Punisher: Body Count

After some technical difficulties, Jake and I are back, blitzed, and barely believing there are still no new Punisher comics out yet.

Introduction – Jake and I catch up on on what we've been doing the past month and I recall some gamble adventures.

[14:08] News – We tackle some Netflix news and some new tidbits from Becky Cloonan's upcoming Punisher run.

Spoilers Bro! Contest – As mentioned in the News section, there is a new contest for a signed Ray Stevenson (star of the Punisher Warzone) movie print. All you have to do is email what you think will be the ultimate fate of Frank Castle by the end of season 2 of Daredevil. The person with the most accurate guess will win the print! Email us your predictions at [email protected].

[42:13] Mail Call – We answer your pressing Punisher questions, like the best accessories to buy and how Frank would fare in G.I. Joe's world. Also, a big shout-out to our German listeners!

[1:12:33] Bullet Points – Since there are no new comics out, Jake and I check out the new Daredevil trailer and speculate on the upcoming season.

[1:33:39] Flashbacks – In honor of the upcoming Daredevil season 2 series and Captain America: Civil War, Jake and I check out Captain America #241 and Daredevil #293-294.

[1:14:25] Discharge Papers – Jake recommends you read up on Corto Maltese and New Lone Wolf and Cub. I recommend you check out the new comic app Stela.

Introduction – Jake and I talk Christmas plans and take part in our live gift-opening tradition! Don't miss it!

[26:40] News – We speculate on Alex Alonso's comments about the Punisher and WeirdWorld, and then we get weirded out about Frank Miller's comments about Elektra being in Daredevil season 2

[31:49] Mail Call – We get some Christmas well-wishes from Blackstone, and answer some questions about the Punisher's view on gun control,

[51:01] Bullet Points – Ultimate End #5 wraps up and Jacob and I are okay with that.

[1:07:50] Side Ops – Today we get hyped for a new segment. I'm going to keep this one under wraps to keep it a surprise! But visit this link later, ok?

[1:36:30] Dane And Jake Go to the Movies – Jake and I get salty about Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Jake and I have slept off the Thanksgiving Turkey and are ready to transitioninto a Christmas drunken haze with quality Punisher news and comics!

Introduction - Jake and I catch up on each other's Thanksgiving, and I recommend you read Richard Embree's The Keeper. I'm the editor on it, and you can read the prologue to it for free right now!

[17:03] News - We tell you what we know about the barely released Daredevil season 2 teaser trailer, cover Sherry's amazing Punisher Harp Zone collection, and reveal new developments for Lexi Alexeander, former Punisher: War Zone director.

[28:30] Mail Call - We answer questions of comedy, gender, and race in regards to the Punisher, and Jake gets some fan mail.

[55:36] X-Mas... Points? - Since there are no current Punisher comics out, Jake and I read the 2005 Red X-Mas #1, by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. Here is the bathroom scene panel we talk about because I'm not making it into the banner art.

[1:21:20] Flashbacks - For my early Christmas present, Jake and I talk about what the shock is with Punisher 2099 #10-12, which includes the premiere of Jigsaw 2099! We swear it's still good.

[1:51:57] Discharge Papers - Jake and I get belligerent about Jessica Jones and other fun shows you can watch on Netflix.

Oh my god, an episode under two hours?!

Introduction - Jake and I share our Halloween plans, and Jake tells us about his bus driving days.

[11:28] News - We cover the Punisher's new series in 2016 and its new creative team. We also discuss Daredevil season 2's trailer and follow it up some very special news.

[25:20] Mail Call - A Daredevil question goes into a slight diversion.

[37:40] Bullet Points - We cover Valerie D'Orazio's Punisher comics, including Girl Comics #2 and Punisher MAX: Butterfly!

[1:08:48] Flashbacks - We discuss the legendary meet-up between Blade and the Punisher in Marvel Team-up #8.

[1:22:34] Discharge Papers - Jake has gotten back into pop culture tv shows and I talk up season 2 of The Flash.

Note: We mention Chuck Dixon as an upcoming guest, but that has been put on indefinite hiatus. We will continue to work on bringing in new guests, and thank you for your patience.

Introduction - I talk about my time as a vape model, and Jake explains how Homecoming is the bane of his existence.

[15:10] News - We discuss new Bernthal photos that have been released, the fact that there are no Punisher comics out, and former Punisher writer Valerie D'Orazio breaking off with Marvel.

[25:29] Mail Call - Jake and I discuss how swole the Punisher should be and consider a fan's move premise.

[45:38] Bullet Points - We cover all the non-movie media appearances of the Punisher, with Jake and I focusing on Spider-Man: The Animated Series and briefly discuss Super Hero Squad.

[1:28:18] Flashbacks - We discuss the prestige-format story The Prize. It's a great story by Chuck Dixon and Mike Harris.

[1:45:56] Discharge Papers - Jake recommends... I won't spoil it. I recommend Robin & Batgirl: Year One, I confirm that The Inbetweeners is a good show on Netflix, and I tell the world they need to listen to the podcast called Detective, a show where a real retired homicide detective tells you what the job is really like.

We got it in before August was out. Sometimes, that's all you can ask. For more info on the "missing" banner, go on down to Bullet Points.

Introduction - Jake and I catch up on our important lives, and I talk about some great emails that have taken place.

[14:42] News - We discuss Jon Bernthal's released Punisher on-set pics and the oncoming Punisher drought.

[23:30] Mail Call - We handle some voicemail and hypothetical questions about Frank going to another publisher.

[41:22] Bullet Points - We cover Punisher #20, which goes out with white light instead of a bang. Secret Wars Journal #4 has Egyptian Punisher hang out with Age of Apocalypse Iron Fist and it's okay. In Ultimate End #4, Jacob decides to help out with art duties with the banner art. For maximum "enjoyment," don't click this link until we talk about it. And then we talk about the Fantastic Four movie.

[1:26:24] Flashbacks - We read A Man named Frank, Chuck Dixon's amazingly historically accurate western.

[1:26:25] Discharge Papers - Jake recommends you go see Ant-Man if you haven't seen it, as well as Inbetweeners, Corto Maltese, and Rambo movies. I recommend you watch Bernie on Netflix.

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Introduction - Jake and I catch up with what we did with our holidays, and I discuss my family's new hobby.

[15:08] News - We discuss Jon Bernthal's Punisher character and his research in the new upcoming season of Daredevil. We also want to help out our friend Mike, as mentioned on the show, so please click this link to donate to his GoFundMe page if you have the money to spare.

[23:32] Mail Call - So much mail I can't even write it all in!

[27:02] Bullet Points - We cover Punisher #19. We weren't fans of it, but respect differing opinions. Secret Wars Journal #3 is a fun noir romp, though! We round it out with Ultimate End #2-3.

[1:05:37] Flashbacks - Today continue to remember John Ostrander's Punisher #5-7. We get bad artwork, the return of Rosalie Carbone, and more!

[1:40:12] Discharge Papers - We finally get around to talking about Terminator: Genysis. I recommend an Audible trial that our show is now affiliated with. If you click the link and get the trial, our show gets a cut of the money, which helps us pay the bills and get new multimedia segments! Jake also talks about his recent playtesting experiences and I recommend the movie Nightcrawler, now on Netflix.

Welcome back. Are you enjoying your summer?

Introduction - Jake talks about his recent handyman accomplishment and I bring up two stories that explain what I've been doing with my life recently.

[26:55] News - Jake and I talk about Lexi Alexander's new director gig and list out all the current Punisher appearances in Marvel's Secret Wars event. We also discuss a new contest and us sponsoring a warrior. There is also something about the Punishing appearing on Daredevil next year but whatever I'm sure it's fake.

Contest - For this contest, we are giving away a free Tom Jane Punisher piece of artwork done in water colors by Star Wars artist Tod Allen Smith! All you need to do is either comment about us on our iTunes page or talk us up on Twitter and Facebook using the hashtags #PBC or #Punisherbodycount. Add a #Punisher hashtag too if you can, as this helps your message spread to other Punisher fans! I will check these for these hashtags every day to keep track of who has entered. In the sake of fairness and to prevent spamming, there is one entry per person. The contest ends July 1st, and the winner will be announced in the first episode in July.

[43:52] Mail Call - In this segment, we will discuss the trials and tribulations of Detective Soap and why Frank continues to be the Punisher

[1:05:40] Bullet Points - We chew the fat on Secret Wars #1, Ultimate End #1, and Battleworlds #1. Our favorite one may surprise you!

[1:39:47] Flashbacks - Today we review an often ignored Punisher run: John Ostrander's Punisher, published under the brief Marvel Edge line of comics. We cover the first four issues here, where Frank Castle has his prison execution faked so he can take over a mafia organization on the request of the dying don. It's a run I've changed my mind on over the years, and we're interested to hear your take on it as well in the comments or on Facebook.

[2:20:50] Discharge Papers - Jake recommends Scrotal Recall, and talk about my experience with the classic noir story, The Maltese Falcon.

No time to waste, let's get right to the Steven DeKnight interview!

Introduction - Jake talks being a temporary hobo and I announce my first con appearance! I'm doing the 8pm Friday panel with my friends from Gearbox Union.

[19:50] Dane and Jake Go to the Movies - Jake and I reveal our thoughts on Netflix's Daredevil and Avengers: Age of Ultron.

[1:00:23] News - We discuss Tom Hardy's ambitions to become the Punisher and Gerry Conway's comments on how people interpret the Punisher.

[1:24:16] Mail Call - We answer some Edmondson run questions, speculate on an animated Punisher feature, and talk about the Punisher's Catholic background. [25:46]

[1:38:01] Bullet Points - We run through Spider-Gwen #4 and then get perplexed as hell with Punisher #18 .

[2:00:03] Flashbacks - In honor of the Netflix show, we cover the first meetup between Daredevil and Punisher in Daredevil #183 -184. It's a semi-forgotten story amidst the Elektra story done under Frank Miller's tenure with the character, but still a fun story.

[2:44:14] Discharge Papers - Jake recommends the Office Space on an Island comedy Welcome to the Jungle starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and I recommend the biopic Bronson, both movies now available on Netflix.

Spring is now truly here! Strap on your khaki shorts and strap in to a new episode of Punisher: Body Count.

Introduction - Jake talks about how Five Nights at Freddy's scarred his daughter, and I talk about my NYC trip and how this show helped me a new job.

[18:27] News - Arch Stanton has created a new post on Frank's Salad Days that shows the multiple creative link between Boba Fett and the Punisher character through in-depth research, comparisons, and interviews. It's awesome work and you should definitely check it out. We also discuss Daredevil showrunner's Steven DeKnight's wishes to create a Punisher show.

[25:46] Mail Call - We get a voicemail from Blackstone and talk about the pain dreams can give you, and then we tackle ebonics.

[45:51] Bullet Points - We trudge along the road Punisher #17 has laid for us and then briefly cover Spider-Gwen #3 .

[1:10:26] Flashbacks - We celebrate the Reavers story in Punisher v2 #33-34. It's amazing and I'll knife-fight anyone who disagrees.

[1:41:12] Discharge Papers - Jake recommends Garfunkel and Oats on Netflix and I talk up PBC listener David Brown's TPB Obscura, now on Kickstarter. You should also consider reading Bucko. Finally, Jake and I give our impressions on the Daredevil TV series.