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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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Alex Zalben / The Flash v2 #192-200 (2003)
Mar 3, 2014Tap to summarizeThis week, Comic Book Club’s own Alex Zalben speeds into our lives and brings with him The Flash v2 #192-200 by Geoff Johns, Scott Kolins and Phil Winslade. It’s Brett’s first time reading the Flash, and he has a LOT of questions about family trees and the Speed Force. Also, Punisher fans, we apologize in advance. For more of Alex, you can check out Comic Book Club on the Nerdist Network, and you can follow him on Twitter @azalben. To read this stretch of Flash issues, go to Amazon or Comixology. Music: “Run” by Vampire Weekend "Alex Zalben / The Flash v2 #192-200 (2003)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2014/alex-zalben-flash.html
Transcribe →Justin Tyler / Starman v2 #0-5, 11
Sep 23, 2013Tap to summarizeComic Book Club co-host Justin Tyler returns and brings with him one of the legit best comics we’ve ever read on the show: Starman #0-5 (and also #11 because it’s Justin’s fave) by James Robinson, Tony Harris, and Matt Smith. While discussing this offbeat legacy hero, the trio touches on the Marvel swimsuit issue, sibling rivalries, and the interesting career of James Robinson. Death of Starman Dissing Starman Great quip Poor, poor old Mist Family reunion Lecture from dad Jack can’t catch a break Jack’s cosmic rod The JSA in action Hourman fights Shocking ending The ice cream caper Justin Tyler is one of the hosts of Comic Book Club Live, which you can listen to on the Nerdist Network or watch live every Tuesday at 7pm at Fontana’s in New York City. Justin previously appeared on episode #52, Mutant Genesis. You can purchase these issues of Starman on Amazon or Comixology. Music: “Bitter Rivals” by Sleigh Bells "Justin Tyler / Starman v2 #0-5, 11" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/starman.html
Transcribe →John Frusciante & Will Hines / Love & Rockets #20 (1987)
Jan 28, 2013Tap to summarizeSave the Date! The Crisis on Infinite Podcasts Crossover with The Nerdist Network’s Comic Book Club Podcast will be happening Tuesday, February 5th at 7 PM at Fontana’s in New York City. Come see a live episode of Comic Book Club, followed by a live episode of Matt & Brett Love Comics! Tickets are free! John Frusciante and Will Hines, hosts of The Upright Citizens Brigade Long-Form Conversations podcast, drop by to discuss issue #20 of the legendary indie comic, Love & Rockets. This is a new read for John, Matt, and Brett, so hear them learn all about the world of Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez from Will, who bought and read the series as it was changing the game in the ‘80s. You can pick up Love & Rockets #20 on Amazon or My Comic Shop. The stories in this issue have been collected in two trades: The Girl From H.O.P.P.E.R.S. and Heartbreak Soup. (Both also available on Comixology.) Will Hines performs weekly with The Stepfathers at the UCB Theatre in Chelsea. You can follow him on Twitter @willhines. John Frusciante performs weekly with the team Airwolf at the UCB Theatre East. You can follow him on Twitter @JohnJFrusciante. John and Will host The UCB Long-Form Conversations podcast. Music: “Bottle Rocket” by The Go! Team "John Frusciante & Will Hines / Love & Rockets #20 (1987)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/love-and-rockets.html
Transcribe →Aaron Burdette / The Skunk with the Purple Beret
Jan 21, 2013Tap to summarizeSave the Date! The Crisis on Infinite Podcasts Crossover with The Nerdist Network’s Comic Book Club Podcast will be happening Tuesday, February 5th at 7 PM at Fontana’s in New York City. Come see a live episode of Comic Book Club, followed by a live episode of Matt & Brett Love Comics! Tickets are free! Prepare yourselves for as deep a discussion about the world of Sonic the Hedgehog as may ever appear on this podcast. Matt and Brett sit down with Aaron Burdette to discuss the anthropomorphic star of the line of Archie comic books, as well as some video games you’ve probably heard of. We also touch upon Star Wars, living in The South, Brett’s letter to ToyFare, and the monkey from Friends. For a terrifying glimpse into the world of Sonic, watch this YouTube video. Aaron Burdette is a sketch writer in New York City whose work is featured weekly as part of Stone Cold Fox at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Follow him on his amazeballs Twitter @AaronBurdette. Read Aaron’s graphic novel reviews on Goodreads. On the next episode, we’ll be talking about Love & Rockets #21 from Fantagraphics by Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez. Music: “Hang Loose” by Alabama Shakes "Aaron Burdette / The Skunk with the Purple Beret" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/sonic-the-hedgehog.html
Transcribe →Anna Rubanova / Gotham Central #6-10 (2003)
Jan 14, 2013Tap to summarizeSave the Date! The Crisis on Infinite Podcasts Crossover with The Nerdist Network’s Comic Book Club Podcast will be happening Tuesday, February 5th at 7 PM at Fontana’s in New York City. Come see a live episode of Comic Book Club, followed by a live episode of Matt & Brett Love Comics! Tickets are free! Matt, Brett, and Nicole talk to guest Anna Rubanova about Gotham Central #6-10 and the complicated relationship Batman has with the Gotham police. The gang also discusses the origin of the name “Left Handed Radio”; childhood cartoon crushes on Chip (of the Rescue Rangers), Montery Jack, Daria, and shirtless Batman as voiced by Kevin Conroy; how Brett’s “type” has never changed; the many backgrounds of Catwoman; the homosexual gender divide of the Marvel and DC Universes; and using foreign languages to express emotion. ¡Qué emocionante! This episode was not sponsored by WPIX 11. You can download your own copy of Gotham Central #6-10 from the Comixology online store. Anna is a writer for video sketch team The Punch and is also one of the minds behind the sketch comedy podcast Left Handed Radio. You can see Anna’s work on her website, annarubanova.com, or follow her on Twitter @TheActualAnna. Music: “Baby Get Worse” by Divine Fits "Anna Rubanova / Gotham Central #6-10 (2003)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/gotham-central.html
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