Fireside Chats - Comic Book Podcast

Ok Firesiders, we wanted to make sure all the facts were in, but we have waited long enough. It’s time to talk Disney and Fox. That’s right Fireside faithful, it’s time to dive into what we know about Disney buying a majority of Fox’s film and television content. What does this mean for the MCU, Fantastic 4, X-Men, and Deadpool? You have all seen the headlines no doubt, but now that the deal is completely on the table it’s time to discuss. Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Features as they break down the facts behind the buyout, the return of Marvels best Superman, and the mid season finales of Flash and Arrow. Welcome to Fireside.

New to comics? Fret not young Firesiders, this issue is for you. The ComicSphere can be a daunting place. Where do you start? As the youngest members of our Fireside family are exploring the back issues, we thought we would have Ian (our resident Stewy) interview Mendte, Features, and Baby Huey. Ian is new to this world as well and we asked him to come up with some questions to help him better understand comics and us here a Fireside. Welcome.

We have approached the midway point in Season 8 and things could not be more in question for our group. Alexandria is up in flames, the Kingdom has lost their leader, and Rick faces the one thing he fears the most. Ian scrambles into the sewer to hide from the Saviors, while Mendte prepares Hilltop for whats to come. Join our walker stalkers as they discuss the latest in the comic, controversy surrounding the shocking mid season finale and all things Walking Dead. Welcome to Fireside.

Movies Firesiders! Movies have dominated this weeks news cycle from around the ComicSphere. 2017 was a stellar year comic cinema, but 2018 is looking like it plans to top it. Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Features discuss what to expect next year with both Venom, and our first big screen appearance of Miles Morales in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. We also take about the recent DCEU announced movie slate, and more importantly... what’s missing. Tune in and get excited because 2018 is a few weeks away. Welcome to Fireside.

After long last, it’s finally here Firesiders! The Infinity War trailer is out and 230 million views later we are ready to break it down. Join hosts Mendte, Maurer, and Features as they dismantle a trailer ten years in the making. Theories, hopes, Easter eggs, and where we think the Soul Stone is. See who liked it and who wasn’t impressed. You have waited long enough Fireside Faithful, let’s get into this. Welcome to Fireside.

It’s that time once again Fireside Faithful. A day for not only new comics, but new news. All the happenings from around the ComicSphere in roughly a half hour. Join your favorite habitual hosts, Mendte, Maurer, and Features as the recap what’s worth noting in the world of comics! Like Rebirth coming to an end, New New Mutants, the record breaking Infinity War Trailer, and a potential merging of Venoms. Tune in, catch up, and Welcome to Fireside.

One batch - Welcome Fireside Faithful. Two batch - Enough time has passed. Penny and Dime - lets go in-depth on Netflix’s Punisher. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Fireside’s resident Frank Castle Fanboy, Felix Hergood from the Emergent Gamer Podcast. The trio review the first season, leaving no shell casing unturned. They look into its comic book influences, real world concerns, and speculate about season 2 possibilities. Lock and load Firesiders, this isn’t revenge, it’s punishment. Welcome to Fireside.

Here we are once again Firesiders, the tradition continues. As you make your way to the local comic shop, let us get you up to speed on all ComicSphere current events. Mendte, Maurer, and Features are back and loaded with last weeks mylar wrapped news stories and events. First, DC’s (arguably) biggest comic event Kicks off with Doomsday Clock #1. Then we have The Infinity War poster/trailer release, a new Ghost Rider that’s out of this world, and our first/second official look of the DCEUs Deathstroke. That’s just the start Fireside faithful, so press play and catch up. Welcome to Fireside.

Things have been pretty tense here lately. Gabriel is stuck in a trailer with a Negan trying to use the power of Christ to compel him . Rick has been captured (again) by the Garbage people. Oh, and Rosita just obliterated a guy up with a rocket launcher. So epic. Mendte peers through binoculars to see the horde of walkers outside the Sanctuary. While Ian is trying to get help Rick get his clothes back. Darn garbage people. Join our walker stalkers as they discuss exciting news with the comic, Morgan appearing on next season of Fear the Walking Dead, and all things Walking Dead. Welcome to Fireside.

***Spoiler Warning*** The League has been united Firesiders. We all watched as this movie went through a lot of twists, turns, and turmoil to get here, and it’s finally been released. Now all that’s left is to talk about it. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Featurs as they talk everything Justice League. Did Joss make it better? Who’s performance stole the movie? How was Steppenwolf compared to other superhero villains? If you’ve seen the movie, jump in and join us for a no holds bar, spoiler filled Justice League review. If not, go see it and catch up. Welcome to Fireside.

We don’t have time Firesiders! We don’t have time to explain that it’s Wednesday, and that this day of the week is saved for new comics and new news. We don’t have time for some hopefully witty joke as we let you know that Mendte, Maurer, and Features hold down this issue. There is just too much news. Justice League is tip of the iceberg. We also have stories about Kick-Ass, Punisher, Marvel, Wolverine, Captain America, Arrow, and way more. We don’t have time, so tune in and let’s get this going. Welcome to Fireside.

You might not like this one Firesiders. You may look at your favorite hosts differently by the shows end. Mendte, Maurer, Features, and good Ol’ Schucky a.k.a. Ian talk about their unpopular comic opinions. Looking into the comment section of some comic faux pas, you will see some visceral, and hateful responses... So we figured, what about us? What are our unpopular comic opinions. Strap in and prepared to be annoyed as the Fireside guys spill the beans on what would normally be blasphemous to say out loud. Do you agree with any of them? Welcome to Fireside.

There are no dry eyes in the Kingdom this week. They have lost their beloved Shiva, the King has suddenly lost his thespian accent and most of their soldiers have become hungry for human flesh. Ian fights back his tears as Shiva is surrounded. While Mendte snickers at Morgan attempting to fight Jesus. Nice try. Join our walker stalkers as they are joined by non other than Felix Hergood of the Emergent Gamer to discuss the ups and downs of Season 8, Carol’s return to form and all things Walking Dead. Welcome to Fireside.

Wednesday’s sun is beating back Tuesday’s darkness, creating a path by parting it’s shadows. On this day we use that path, and the wake of new comics to bring you all the newest news from around the ComicSphere! Welcome back Firesiders - Mendte, Maurer, and Features are battle ready and armed with the best in comic current events. From the Turtles craving some Injustice, to DC claiming one of Marvels most influential writers. Ironfist starts filing, and Jean Grey is back to lead a team... and probably die shortly after for the umpteenth time. So tune in and catch up. You know the drill. Welcome to Fireside.

***Spoiler Alert*** The crowds are roaring Firesiders. Sparkles, the lord of thunder in one corner, and the Grandmasters champion in the other. As these titans get ready to battle it out in one of the greatest MCU movies to date, the hosts of these chats sit like a bunch of Dougs. Mendte, Features, and Baby Huey sit down with fellow Fireside film fanatic, Damian and practically gush over the Mightiest avengers newest movie. How does Ragnarok change things for the MCU? Who had the stand out performance? Where does Hela rank on the MCU villains leaderboard? What was the funniest moment? The guys break it all down in a no holds bar, spoiler ridden rant on all things Ragnarok. Tune in and become so Doug you’ll think you’re Quailman. Welcome to Fireside.