"Steve gave them something to believe in, you give them something to aspire to."

News and Notes (5:57)

This week, we discuss Fantastic Four: First Steps first teaser and potentially A.I. generated posters, Walton Goggins offers an update on Fallout season 2, saying it “blows season 1 out of the water”, and Diamond Comic Distributors files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Fantastic Four: First Steps Poster

'Will the Diamond Bankruptcy Change the Comics Business Forever?' by Heidi MacDonald 

Main Topic (32:43)

For our Main Topic, we discuss the 4th entry in the Captain America saga and 35th Marvel Cinematic Universe film: Captain America: Brave New World! Captain America: Brave New World follows Sam Wilson as he takes on a high-stakes mission involving a global race for a rare new metal discovered on the Celestial Tiamut. When an international crisis unfolds, Wilson, his partner Joaquin Torres, and President Thunderbolt Ross must navigate political intrigue, mind-control conspiracies, and hidden enemies manipulating events from the shadows.

Aaron’s Arcade (1:46:56)

PuK Gaming

Chris’ Corner (1:51:17)

Assorted Crisis Events #1

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“Freedom is just another kind of prison.”  🌊 🍊 ⚖️

Joining us today is the creative team of the upcoming mystery thriller Out of Alcatraz from Oni Press.

One is the co-creator of critically acclaimed AMC series Halt and Catch Fire, and he is also the writer of series like She Could Fly, Briar, The United States of Captain America, The Mask: I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask, Plastic Man: No More, and the Eisner-nominated Doctor Doom series.

The other is also Eisner nominated, and is the creator behind titles like Harrow County, B.P.R.D., The Stone King, and The Lonesome Hunters.

It is our pleasure to welcome both Christopher Cantwell and Tyler Crook onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!

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Joining us today is the 2024 Ringo Award winner for ‘Favorite New Talent’ and the artist behind recent projects like DC Horror Presents, Darth Vader: Black, White & Red, DC's Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun, and the ongoing Incredible Hulk series with writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson.

It’s our absolute honor to welcome, all the way from The Emerald Isle, Danny Earls to The Oblivion Bar Podcast!

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This is a preview of our Patreon exclusive show called The Grid. Check this out, along with a bunch of other awesome perks over on Patreon.  New episodes every Friday!

For episode 150 of The Grid, we give out a Program-exclusive nickname, we catch up with Jason Aaron's TMNT comic run, and we gauge our excitement for Captain America: Brave New World.

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Listen, we aren't afraid to admit it: we love Chris Evans. Back in August of 2020 (episode 14), we discussed ALL-THINGS Chris Evans and his many appearances in comic book-related movies!

Chris: if you (for some reason) listen to this episode, please come onto our show for an interview. We promise we aren't weird.

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Back in October of 2021 (episode 55), TikTok star Rhylee Passfield joined us on the show to discuss her "Cursed Cosplay", which are still some of the most creative and hilarious videos on the internet. Rhylee is also an accomplished model, make-up artist, painter, and singer.

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Here is a past interview (our first interview) from episode 25 with Eisner-nominated writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson. He came on back in January of 2021 to discuss his upcoming runs on both Aliens and Superman. Don't judge us too hard on this one--as we said, first interview ever here on The Oblivion Bar Podcast!

He is also the writer of Marvel's Hellhunters and Incredible Hulk, Last Sons of America at BOOM! Studios, and The Last God at DC Black Label.

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It is ✨ AWARD SEASON ✨ here at The Oblivion Bar! It’s time for our 2024 Last Call Awards 🏆

Join us as we discuss some of our favorite (or least favorite) movies, comics, television series of 2024. You can use the time stamps below to jump to a specific award:

Set-Up Sequel of the Year (Best Post-Credit Scene) [6:02]

Movie Trailer of the Year [10:22]

Television Series of the Year [14:49]

“WHIP-SMACK” Surprise Hit of the Year [20:08]

Comic Book Writer of the Year [26:14]

Animated Film of the Year [33:13]

Tony Stark Memorial Superhero Film of the Year [38:41]

Funny Book of the Year [44:10]

Comic Book Artist of the Year [50:32]

Oblivion Bar Episode of the Year [59:07]

Stinker of the Year 💩 [1:06:34]

David Weiner Movie of the Year 🌟 [1:11:14]

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Joining us today is the award-winning writer behind Wiper, Salem Brownstone, Tumult, and Summer Shadows. You’ve also seen his work appear in The Guardian, Esquire, and GQ.

He is here today to talk about his upcoming queer horror/crime whodunnit from Dark Horse Comics Ripperland with co-writer Steve Orlando and artist Alessandro Oliveri.

It is our pleasure to welcome John Harris Dunning onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!

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"Gotta go fast!" 💨

News and Notes (10:30)

This week, we spending our entire News and Notes segment discussing the brand new teaser trailer for James Gunn and DC Studios' Superman!

Main Topic (36:42)

For our main topic, we review the third film in the Paramount-led live-action adaptation of the popular Sega character: Sonic the Hedgehog 3! Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite to battle Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with powers unlike anything they've faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, they seek out an unlikely alliance to stop Shadow and protect the planet.

Aaron’s Arcade (1:12:55)

Chris’ Corner (1:18:12)

Chris' Favorite Movies of 2024

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