In this very special episode, Phillip and Eric do a commentary on two classic Simpsons episodes with fellow cartoonist and Simpsons super fan, Peter Glanting! They're watching the two comic book focused episodes, "Three Men and a Comic Book" and "Radioactive Man," and reminisce about their favorite Simpsons jokes, share personal stories on comic shops and conventions, and give advice on interviewing for jobs without the letter "e."

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric go full-tilt academic and discuss the definition and usage of "comics." Listen to them talk about the difference between genres and mediums and conflating the two terms, people who misuse "graphic novel," and Eric's continuing subseries on pandemic retail horror stories.

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The Omnibus is back from its unscheduled hiatus to wrap up discussion on the 2021 Eisner Awards and nominees for Best Continuing Series! Listen to hosts Phillip and Eric talk about their picks for the category and how none of the comics they voted for won!

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their 2021 Eisner Awards breakdown with the nominees for Best Single Issue! Plus, Eric takes a bold stance on a hot button social issue that might finally get him canceled!

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Due to some unexpected life issues, we take a break from our Eisner nominees discussion, but never fear, Phillip and Eric had a prerecorded backup episode! They watch and commentate on the CW series Arrow based on the Green Arrow comic, specifically the season seven episode "Emerald Archer." Listen to them talk about CW foibles, their love for the characters Ragman and Wild Dog, and Eric shares the first of many horror stories of working retail in the middle of a pandemic.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric kick off their 2021 Eisner Awards breakdown with the nominees for Best Webcomic! They discuss the limitations and benefits of each digital platform, the power of the infinite scroll in dictating sequential narrative, and learn about hot tub streamers and the word "peccadillo."

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino's run on the DC comic Green Arrow! They do a deep dive into Sorrentino's bold page designs and use of color, creative sound effect design in comics, and discuss their feelings about Justin Hartley and This is Us.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk the modern classic, the Marvel comic Hawkeye by Matt Fraction and David Aja! They discuss Aja's brilliant, experimental layouts, the boldness of telling a murder mystery from the perspective of a dog, and remind people the important distinction between  emanata and enema.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the stylish Nick Fury series by James Robinson and ACO, the best comic of 2017 that no one read! They break down ACO's striking page design and circular layouts, digital colors and screen tones, and go off the rails with tangents about Namor and Roger Moore Bond movies.

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In this episode, Phillip and Eric are back with another watch/commentary episode on talk the groundbreaking Milestone/DC comic Static and its animated adaptation, Static Shock! They talk about the significance of the character and the Milestone imprint and then watch two episodes of the cartoon, one very special episode dealing with racism and an armadillo man, another with Static teaming up with NBA players moonlighting as superheroes.

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