The Pull List Podcast

The Pull List Podcast

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  • Episode 134 | Ranking Firefly Characters by the Emotional Spectrum (Comic Book News & Reviews)

    CJ and Hector are back for another episode of The Pull List, breaking down their favorite new comics, standout artwork, memorable writing, and surprising moments of faith in superhero stories! This week, they're talking Gambit, X-Men, Godzilla, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy, Geiger, and the surprisingly spiritual adventures of Spider-Man, Hulk, and Daredevil. They also discuss some major comic book industry news, debate the latest developments in DC and Marvel, and share their thoughts on the Lanterns TV series.

    Then, in Let There Be Light, the guys take the crew of Firefly and assign them Green Lantern spectrum colors based on their personalities, motivations, and emotional strengths. Which Serenity crew member represents hope, rage, love, or fear? Grab your pull list and join the conversation!

    Comics Reviewed:

    • Wonder Woman 2026 Annual
    • Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse #3
    • Green Lantern #39
    • Poison Ivy #48
    • Sunder #1
    • Gambit Gone #1
    • Uncanny X-men #36
    • Geiger Giant Size #25
    • Hulk and Spiderman: Fire and Brimstone #2
    52 min
  • Episode 132 | Power Rangers, Shame, and Second Chances (Comic Book News & Reviews)

    CJ and Hector are back for episode 132 of The Pull List Podcast, digging into another round of comics, comic-book news, and the stories that stood out most from their recent pulls. They talk Superman, Rook: Exodus, Doom Patrol, Teen Titans, Batman, Daredevil, Detective Comics, Clayface, Power Rangers, and more while choosing their favorite new #1, best overall book, best art, best dialogue, and favorite spiritual theme. Along the way, they discuss Spider-Man Noir, Booster Gold casting ideas, Batman: Knightfall, second chances, isolation, community, and how comic stories can unexpectedly point toward deeper questions of faith and identity. The episode closes with a new listener question: if a superhero went to Comic-Con, who would they cosplay as? 

    54 min
  • Episode 131 | Batman V. Everyone?: The Unpowered Superhero Bracket

    Hector and CJ host this episode of The Pull List Podcast, covering comic news, recent pulls, standout artwork and writing, spiritual themes in Spider-Man/Hulk: Fire and Brimstone, and a full bracket to determine the best unpowered superhero. The episode moves from Spider-Man, Detective Comics, Absolute Green Arrow, Tailspin, and The Last Driver into a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about Hulk seeking spiritual help before Batman, Nightwing, Black Widow, Cassandra Cain, Iron Man, and more battle their way through the unpowered superhero bracket. Along the way, Hector and CJ bring their usual mix of comics commentary, clean humor, faith discussion, and friendly arguments about what makes a character—and a comic—worth coming back to. 

    49 min
  • Episode 130 | X-Men Casting & Uncanny Faith (Comic Book News & Reviews)

    Hector and CJ are back for Episode 130 of The Pull List Podcast, digging into comic news, casting chatter, strange crossover ideas, and the books that stood out—for better or worse—this week. They talk possible X-Men casting, dream comic crossovers, disappointing new #1s, Kingdom of Zod, Doom Quest, X-Men: Outback, Superman, and a Batman issue they both loved. Then the conversation shifts into spiritual content as CJ explores identity, grace, and relentless pursuit in Absolute Superman, while Hector highlights an unexpectedly powerful moment of prayer between Wolverine and Nightcrawler in Uncanny X-Men. Plus, they pitch ideas for the next Pull List bracket and share ways to connect with Love Thy Nerd and the wider geek community. 

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 138 | Bizarro is a Bad God (Comic Book News & Reviews)

    CJ and Hector wrap up season 128 of The Pull List Podcast with a laid-back finale full of comic news, convention updates, current pull-list reactions, and summer recommendations. They talk Hector’s packed summer schedule, a possible new Bat-family butler, Marvel Cosmic Invasion DLC, confusing and compelling recent comics, Absolute Batman, Absolute Green Lantern, Inglorious X-Force, Daredevil, Iron Man, Bizarro Year One, and what comics, shows, and movies are worth checking out during the break. The episode also closes with updates on Hector’s new fantasy book, Faith and Fandom content, Next Gen Nerd’s Manga May, and Love Thy Nerd summer content. 

    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 127 | The Pull List’s Giant-Size Annual Episode (Comic News & Reviews)

    Hector and CJ are back on The Pull List for a giant-size comics episode packed with comic news, recent reads, spiritual content, and a full superhero TV bracket showdown. They kick things off with Strong Bad nostalgia, a mall comic-con story, and comic news covering Alex Ross, Adam Hughes, The Boys, Daredevil, My Adventures with Superman, Batman Beyond, fan-created Batman villains, and DC characters with “wasted potential.” Then they break down recent pulls including The Lost Daughter of Sparta, Ultimate Oz Universe, She-Spawn, Justice League Unlimited, If Destruction Be Our Lot, Inglourious X-Force, Batman, Redcoat, Swamp Thing, and Oddball’s Odyssey before debating superhero shows all the way to a final face-off.

    1 hr 34 min
  • Episode 126 | The Batman Retcons That Actually Worked (Comic News & Reviews)

    CJ and Hector are back on The Pull List Podcast, where comics and faith meet, for a packed episode covering comic news, recent reads, standout pulls, and a few faith-connected reflections along the way. They discuss controversial creator comments, Batman retcons, Ghost Machine’s official guidebook, the new Daredevil #1, current Batman and Poison Ivy developments, Absolute Superman, Superboy Prime, Firestorm’s creation imagery, and even a few horror-comic caution flags. From thoughtful spiritual takeaways to chaotic comic-shop humor, this episode is a wide-ranging conversation for readers who love comics, character lore, and honest faith-informed reactions.

    57 min
  • Episode 125 | Our Comic Treasures (Comic Book News & Reviews)

    In this episode of The Pull List Podcast, CJ and Hector open up their personal comic treasure chests to share some of their favorite comics—the stories they’ve loved for years and think you should know about too. They also take a fun detour into comic-themed fast food nostalgia, talking about the best comics-based kids’ meal toys after seeing the new DC Comics toy lineup at Wendy’s.

    Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/pull-list/

    1 hr 7 min

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Hosted by a former comic book shop manager and convention media director Chris Poirier and Baptist preacher, author, and convention exhibitor Hector Miray, The Pull List looks at the the latest…

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