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Matt & Brett Love Comics!
Hosted by Matt Little & Brett White · EN
Matt Little and Brett White love comic books like Rogue loves Gambit — in a very unhealthy way that exhausts everyone around them. Join them as they dissect comic book culture with the focused totality of their nerd abilities.
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Movie Recap: Guardians of the Galaxy
Aug 4, 201400:37:28Tap to summarizeThe movie Matt never thought he’d see has arrived! An assassin, a scoundrel, a destroyer, a raccoon, and a tree have all come together to form the heart of what just might be the best movie of the summer. Get ready for some PRAISE. And spoilers, lots of spoilers if you haven’t seen Guardians of the Galaxy yet! Joining Matt and Brett are frequent guest Kevin Hines, as well as first time guests Nate Kushner and Lacroix Scott. Get out there and see Guardians of the Galaxy ASAP! Music: “Cherry Bomb” by the Runaways, “Come and Get Your Love” by Redbone "Movie Recap: Guardians of the Galaxy" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2014/guardians-of-the-galaxy.html
Transcribe →HeroesCon 2014: Image Writers Panel
Jul 2, 201401:02:45Tap to summarizeMatt and Brett had the pleasure of moderating the Image Writers panel at HeroesCon 2014, which features Matt Fraction (“Sex Criminals”), Kelly Sue DeConnick (“Pretty Deadly”), Bryan JL Glass (“Mice Templar”), and Justin Jordan (“Spread”). Music: “Virginia Plain” by Roxy Music "HeroesCon 2014: Image Writers Panel" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2014/heroescon-image-writers-panel.html
Transcribe →HeroesCon 2014: Image Artists Panel
Jul 2, 201400:56:18Tap to summarizeWhile at HeroesCon, Matt and Brett moderated the Image Artists panel featuring Ryan Browne (“God Hates Astronauts”), Jason Latour (“Southern Bastards”), Paul Azaceta (“Outcast”), and Paul Maybury (“Sovereign”). Music: “Artists Only” by Talking Heads "HeroesCon 2014: Image Artists Panel" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2014/heroescon-image-artists-panel.html
Transcribe →HeroesCon 2014
Jun 24, 201400:42:33Tap to summarizeMatt and Brett have returned from their trip to Charlotte, North Carolina’s HeroesCon with a lot of new memories, a few new buddies, and a double quartet of interviews! Yes, double quartet. Octet? Probably. Anyway, while wandering the expansive Artist Alley at the comic-focused show, Matt and Brett spoke with: Mitch Gerads (artist on Punisher) Jake Wyatt (upcoming artist on Ms. Marvel) Joe Quinones (artist on Black Canary and Zatanna: Bloodspell) Jordan Boyd (colorist on Star Wars: Legacy) Dean Trippe (writer and artist of Something Terrible) Kevin Wada (cover artist for She-Hulk) Matt Wilson (colorist for The Wicked + The Divine) Maris Wicks (artist for Primates and All-New X-Men) Music: “Easy” by Real Estate "HeroesCon 2014" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2014/heroescon.html
Transcribe →Special Edition NYC 2014
Jun 16, 201400:52:39Tap to summarizeThe summer con season is in full swing and this year – for the first time ever – includes another show in New York City. This was the inaugural Special Edition NYC con held in Manhattan’s Javits Center, and unlike the big ol’ New York Comic Con, this con was strictly comics. Brett hit the show floor and grabbed some interviews, catching up with old friends and making new ones. Will Sliney (Fearless Defenders) on Spider-Man 2099 Marguerite Bennett (Joker’s Daughter) on writing Firestar in Amazing X-Men Annual #1 Mike Norton (Battle Pug) on his hot hot Con Bowler meme Rachelle Rosenberg on coloring Superior Foes of Spider-Man and Star Wars: Legacy Maki Naro (Sufficiently Remarkable) on his time on StripSearch Annie Wu (Hawkeye) on the NYC improv comedy scene and her team Villain; cameo appearance by Kris Anka! Music: “Editions of You” by Roxy Music "Special Edition NYC 2014" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2014/special-edition-nyc.html
Transcribe →That Feeling When You First Find A Thing
Jun 10, 201401:04:00Tap to summarizeThis week on Matt & Brett Love Frozen Yogurt, things take a slight detour towards comic books and ‘80s cartoons! But really, there’s a lot of froyo talk up top before we stroll down memory lane, reminiscing our teenage years discovering TV shows like Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Space Ghost Coast to Coast. Also, Matt’s been reading some comics on the Marvel Unlimited app! This is the first talk episode in a little while, so there’s some catching up to do. Stuff we mentioned: Rachel & Miles X-Plain the X-Men X-Men (original animated series) G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (original animated series) “We just heard Duke’s going to be all right!” Transformers: “Call of the Primitives” Transformers: The Headmasters (series) Batman: The Brave and The Bold (series) Ultimate Spider-Man (series) Star Wars: The Clone Wars (series) Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (series) Space Ghost Coast to Coast (series) Craig Rowin’s It’s That Episode 40 with Space Ghost writer Dave Willis One-time Space Ghost guest (episode 30) Flip Orley Marvel RPG X-Files List of Mythology Episodes X-Files: “Small Potatoes” (written by Vince Gilligan) X-Files: “The Post-Modern Prometheus” (B&W episode) X-Files: “Bad Blood” (Rashomon-style pizza delivery vampire episode) The Punisher (Greg Rucka run) Brett’s six-inch Marvel Legends Black Widow figure Podcast episode with T.J. Dietsch where Brett talks about his X-Men toy conspiracy theory Podtoons: Batman is a Terrible Liar Podtoons: Spider-Man Goes Suburban Left Handed Radio: Tales from the Longbox Staten Island Clown Hey! Are you going to HeroesCon in Charlotte, North Carolina, June 20-22? We are! Let us know on Twitter (@brettwhite and @themattlittle) or on our Facebook page! Music: “Who Makes Your Money” by Spoon "That Feeling When You First Find A Thing" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2014/when-you-first-find-a-thing.html
Transcribe →Ellena Chmielewski / Uncanny X-Men #141-142 (1981)
Jun 2, 201401:21:28Tap to summarizeMatt and Brett keep the X-Fun rolling as they read the two-part classic Uncanny X-Men story that inspired this summer’s big hit film, X-Men: Days of Future Past. This story by Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Terry Austin, Tom Orzechowski, and Glynis Wein is considered to be one of the greatest X-Men stories of all time, and it’s definitely one of Brett’s favorites. Will everyone else share his strong feelings?! Joining them is comedian, writer, fashion designer, and director Ellena Chmielewski! Thrill as she breaks down Destiny’s elaborate — and totally rockin’ — bad guy garments. You can follow Ellena’s internet adventures on Twitter and Instagram. To find out what all the hype is about, you can pick up a copy of Days of Future Past on Amazon as either a paperback or hardcover and digitally on Comixology. Music: “Decent Days and Nights” by The Futureheads "Ellena Chmielewski / Uncanny X-Men #141-142 (1981)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2014/days-of-future-past.html
Transcribe →Movie Recap: X-Men: Days of Future Past
May 27, 201400:33:29Tap to summarizeMatt, Brett, and the movie crew are back again, except this time they’re more united in their praise for a film than ever before! One could say they’re X2: X-Men United? Get ready for spoilers because there’s a LOT to spoil — and a lot to get excited about — in this new film. How did Brett keep from telling everyone about it after seeing it two weeks ago at a press screening? Find out! You can hear Sebastian Deken in our Amazing Spider-Man movie episode; Jon Gutierrez on our Captain America: The Winter Soldier movie episode; Katey Healy-Wurzburg on our Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie episode; and Meghan O’Keefe appeared on “My Neighborhood on Tumblr”. Tell use what you think about this movie! There’s a lot to discuss. If you’re interested in reading the source material, you can find Days of Future Past on Amazon. Music: “The Future - Main Titles” by John Ottman, Jeffrey Schindler, American Federation of Musicians & Jasper Randall Choir "Movie Recap: X-Men: Days of Future Past" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2014/x-men-movie-recap.html
Transcribe →Jordan D. White / Neonomicon #1-4 (2010-2011)
May 19, 201401:37:25Tap to summarizeTRIGGER WARNING! Matt and Brett and special guest Jordan D. White are diving into easily the heaviest comic book that’s ever been read on this show. Alan Moore and Jacen Burrows’ polarizing, controversial ode to H.P. Lovecraft is discussed, and things get serious. So, in all seriousness, here’s a legit trigger warning for sexual abuse and violence, because it’s impossible to discuss this heavy work of horror without addressing those topics head-on. Brett even read up on criticism of Neonomicon and Alan Moore’s general handling of sexual violence in his work. Here’s what he read, just in case you want more information and context. Basebenzi, On Alan Moore comicbookGRRRL, Comic Review: Neonomicon by Alan Moore and Jacen Burrows Gail Simone, SOMEONE ASKED… Rich Johnston, Rape, He Wrote Klint Finley, On Race and Sexual Violence in the Works of Alan Moore Tim Callahan, The Great Alan Moore Reread: Neonomicon Also… Ninja Turtle Update! Remember in episode #112 when Brett claimed that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles once appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show? Brett uploaded his old VHS recording to YouTube and you can watch it in its entirety right now! Jordan D. White is an editor for Marvel Comics, specifically the Deadpool titles. You can follow him on Twitter @cracksh0t and check out his own ode to Lovecraft, Scapie Stories, on his website, wax-work.com! You can purchase Neonomicon on Amazon or Comixology. Music: “We Exist” by Arcade Fire "Jordan D. White / Neonomicon #1-4 (2010-2011)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2014/neonomicon.html
Transcribe →She-Hulk v3 #1, Magneto v4 #1, Cyclops v3 #1 (2014)
May 13, 201401:09:32Tap to summarizeMatt and Brett dive into ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! in this episode, as they read three all-new number one issues from three all-new ongoing series. From lawyers to space pirates, anti-heroes to super heroes, these three issues show off just how diverse Marvel’s current offerings are. You can pick all three series up on Comixology: She-Hulk #1 by Charles Soule and Javier Pulido Magneto #1 by Cullen Bunn and Gabriel Hernandez Walta Cyclops #1 by Greg Rucka and Russell Dauterman You can even plan ahead and pre-purchase the first volumes of She-Hulk, Magneto, and Cyclops on Amazon. Music: “She’s Got Everything” by the Kinks "She-Hulk v3 #1, Magneto v4 #1, Cyclops v3 #1 (2014)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2014/all-new-marvel-now.html
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