Punisher: Body Count

The new year ain't started 'til we get started.

Introduction - Jake and I catch up on our holiday excursions, and I talk about our business dealings behind the scenes.

News - I bring up the upcoming Punisher comics and Jake gives an update on new interviews.

Mail Call - Bunch 'a mail! Ever wonder why cops don't catch the Punisher nearly as often as they should, or what Frank's favorite tunes are? Well now you will know.

Bullet Points - We cover Thunderbolts #20.1. Sorry.

Flashbacks - We follow up on a fan request to discuss Brubaker's Daredevil #84-87, where Matt Murdock is in prison and getting a mean, so Frank comes in to have a heart-to-heart.

Discharge Papers - I recommend Jim Steranko's Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD and Jake recommends the 1998 mini-series The Count of Monte Cristo, starring Gérard Depardieu. We wrap things up by heavily disagreeing on Pacific Rim.

Merry Christmas! Let's get things started.

Introduction - Jake and I talk about Jesus wrecking his basement, and how I disappoint my family with a prank gift.

News - I bring up the two upcoming Punisher appearances in Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #9 and the renumbered Punisher #1.

2013 Charity - Jake and I are running two charity auctions or the American Cancer Society. You can view the video here, and view The Punisher auction here, and view The Crow auction here. These are highly sought after collectibles, and they go toward a good cause.

Mail Call - We answer questions from punisherfan1 and one from Jacob Williams himself!

Bullet Points - We cover Thunderbolts #19 and Thunderbolts Annual #1. Short answer? Buy the annual. It's actually a fun read.

Flashbacks - We look fondly back on the Marvel '92 Christmas Special and the Punisher X-Mas Special.

Discharge Papers - I recommend The Distraction Addiction and The DC Comics Guide to Creating Comics (By Carl Potts!) as holiday reading, and Jake talks about Dawn of the Dead and Highlander 2.

There are 14 days until Christmas. Luckily, being an internet podcasting overlord allows me to ignore that fact and procrastinate another 13 days before I do any gift shopping.

Introduction - Jake and I talk about home ownership, racism, and steaks.

News - Since there's not much Punisher news, Jake and I just promote ourselves.

Mail Call - We hash out the Punisher's wardrobe and a possible future for the Punisher MAX line.

Bullet Points - We have the Thunderbolts #18 to talk about. Whatever, man.

Flashbacks - We review Mike Baron's Punisher v. 2 #15-18, where Frank Castle has an iconic battle of wills against the Kingpin.

Discharge Papers - Jake and I discussed Europa Report, Thor 2, and the current state of anime.

In this episode, Jake and I look back on previous "achievements" of the show, as voted by you! And me and Jake. We are egotistical that way.

Introduction - I talk about some positive (and not so positive) birthday experiences and Jake talks about the trials and tribulations of new home ownership.

News - Only a slight bit of news dealing with the Marvel deal with Netflix. There will be some street-level characters showing up in the Netflix line-up in the future; will the Punisher be included? Only time will tell.

Mail Call - We got a bunch of great listener mail this episode, so it's best you just jump in and enjoy the ride.

Bullet Points - We cover Trial of the Punisher #2, and Thunderbolts #16. Sometimes you just gotta take the good with the bad, I guess.

Flashbacks - No Punisher comics this time around. Just Jake and I reminiscing on the olden days of running gags and bad audio.

Discharge Papers - I finally make good on my promise to read some damn IDW GI Joe comics, and my reaction to them may surprise you. We close out the show with a recommendation to watch the Iceman movie from Redbox.

Welcome to the Halloween episode! There was a post here, but it got eaten by a ghost!!!!!

Episode 50! Double-sized! This issue changes everything forever! And by that I mean nothing at all. We got a special co-host for this episode, Arch Stanton, the man behind frankssaladdays.com!

Introduction - We catch up with each other as usual, and I talk about my Pittsburgh Comicon experience. And then I keep talking about it.

News - There's a new Punisher Omnibus coming out next year! Also, there is a new fan film called The Punisher: No Mercy. You should check it out. We also reveal our contest winner!

Mail Call - Listener punisherfan1 nearly stumps us with his questions, but we persevere anyway.

Dane and Jake Go to the Movies - Hey remember that fan film I mentioned? We talk about it here!

Bullet Points - We cover Ultimates #30, Trial of the Punisher #1, and Thunderbolts #15.

Flashbacks - It finally happened. We talked about Archie Meets the Punisher, a misunderstood classic of its time.

Discharge Papers - Jake and Arch try to fill me in on Agents of SHIELD, and we make our recommendations to try to culture. Jake and I end the show with a thanks to you, the listeners.

We are on the cusp of episode 50. Are you mentally/emotionally ready for such an event? No? Well, use this episode as a warm up.

Introduction - Jake and I get reacquainted with each other, blabbering about birthday pranks and dice. Also Ben Aflleck is Batman and apparently this is a big deal to people.

News - Ennis has announced he will be returning to write more Punisher in 2014! How great is that? So great. Jake and I also tell the rules for a new contest for episode 50 and announce other projects we are working on.

Mail Call - We answer questions related to Ennis's return and other such things.

Bullet Points - We cover Thunderbolts #14 and Ultimates #29. The is questionable cow anatomy in Thunderbolts, but Ultimates is surprisingly great!

Flashbacks - In honor of Ennis's return to Punisher, we review the first arc of Punisher MAX: "In The Beginning"!

Discharge Papers - Jake talks about an anime about WWII occult wars that manages to be boring, G.I. Joe: Retaliation being better than the first movie, and the confusion this caused my father. Also, watch Ray Donovan on Showtime. Jon Voight's paycheck depends on it!

August is a lean month for Punisher comics, but we make due with bad crooks, freaky stretch guys, and Frank protecting dinos.

Introduction - Jake and I talk about upcoming prospects in our lives, and I talk about the scariest thing I've seen in the movies lately. Also, apparently a "Japanese jacuzzi" is a real thing. Thanks, Jake!

News - In news, I remind people that Trial of the Punisher #1 is coming out, and also bring up a youtube video where The Punisher's mental health is evaluated by respected pyschotherapist Dr. Larry Lewis. Jake also bring up important upcoming events involving the show and our schedules.

Mail Call - We go into a "rapid fire" segment with five questions from newpunisherfan1!

Bullet Points - We cover Superior Foes of Spider-Man #2 and Ultimates #28. Similar problems to last time: Next to no Frank Castle, but they still bring up some good talking points.

Flashbacks - We open up a Punisher classic: Punisher/Wolverine: The African Saga! It's got Carl Potts being a cryptozoology nerd, Frank taking a vacation, and Wolverine wearing a really dumb animal pelt cape. A delightful read!

Discharge Papers - By listener request, we reviewed Wolverine: In the Flesh, which is a 10/10 comic, one of the best of the year. Buy multiple copies and double-bag them. Just listen to our review first, okay? I then make good on my promise of watching the first episode of the Highlander series. Jake then talks about Blade of the Immortal. AGAIN. Geez, this guy...

Today we put out a new episode to celebrate Arnold Schwarzenegger's birthday, who is 66 years young today! Also I just want to put out there that the banner art today was made by Jake. Okay, moving on.

Introduction - I'm taken a bit aback when Jake explains what an EDC bag is and why he has one, but it's far better than my story, where I talk about how I'm not invited to the grand opening of my new workplace. But hey, that's fine or whatever. I'll make my own workplace, with blackjack and Dollar General stores!

News - The Punisher has been announced as a playable character for the Lego Marvel Heroes video game coming out this October. We also talk about the Prime Cuts video that we released two weeks ago.

Mail Call - Does Frank still believe in God, and how does he stay in shape? We answer these pertinent questions today.

Bullet Points - We cover Ulimates #27 and Thunderbolts # 13. They aren't Frank Castle stories per se, but hey, they each have him in for one panel, so that's... acceptable. Hopefully the next batch will be better, guys.

Flashbacks - We discuss Punisher War Journal #35 "Motivation"! This one has an Arnold homage character in it, so it was an easy choice.

Dane and Jake Go to The Movies - We watched Raw Deal, a movie where Arnold Schwarzenegger plays an undercover FBI agent who must leave his old life behind to infiltrate the Chicago mob. A subtle, evocative performance reminiscent of Pacino or Daniel Day Lewis. Jake and I do our best to recount the beautiful genius of this movie, but I fear it was too much like staring at an angel, and now we are both blind and stupid forever.

Discharge Papers - I discuss the new Shadowrun Returns game, and Jake comes back at me with him trying out the Savage Worlds tabletop game. We then get into a spiel about the Highlander franchise.

Oh man, it's a big show, one "pac"ked right up to the "rim." That's a little hint for what we discuss in Discharge Papers.

Introduction - Jake talks about a dream date he never asked for, and I bring up overdue books and gettin' lucky.

News - We announce a new Flashbacks request feature on the site, and re-tell some info on why the "Trial of the Punisher" comic has been delayed for so long.

Mail Call - We answer questions pertaining to the necessity of Frank's humanity, the possibility of an animated feature, and how, if possible, Frank could ever win the war on crime.

Bullet Points - We cover Fury #13 and Thunderbolts # 12. It's a yin-yang synthesis of depression and elation!

Flashbacks - In the American tradition of fireworks and fishing, we bring in Punisher #44 "Flag Burner" and Punisher MAX one-shot "Force of Nature." Ever wanted to know Frank's opinions on rap? Well strap in!

Discharge Papers - Jake and I remiss on the Lethal Weapon movies, and I talk about why you should watch Pacific Rim and buy digital comics from Image. We also talk about the possibility of a side show. Give us your opinions via email or the fan page!