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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! This week you’ve got Two Exhausted Jamokes™ which leads to a show full of brain fog, digressions into Star Wars EU books, spicy foods and Josh’s desire to appear on what would surely be the least-watched episode of Hot Ones, and a debate about the physical characteristics of various dog breeds… and their smells. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:13:56 Pick of the Week:00:02:10 – Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #2 Comics:00:11:23 – Absolute Wonder Woman #800:16:12 – G.I. Joe #700:21:53 – Green Arrow #357 (24)00:30:20 – The Goddamn Tragedy00:33:35 – We’re Taking Everyone With Us #300:39:02 – Mr. Terrific: Year One #100:43:25 – Giant-Size X-Men #1 Patron Pick:00:47:18 – Metamorpho: The Element Man #6 Patron Thanks:00:55:29 – Nelson Neuber Listener Mail:00:57:16 – Doug T. from Cincinnati, Ohio and Philip R. are both adamant about what breed of dog Krypto is.01:01:08 – Chris M. from New Orleans, Louisiana asks an unanswerable question about Peter David so the Jamokes use it as a launching pad to honor the man. Brought To You By: iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount! iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We’ve got TWENTY TWO designs! Music:“Fever Dog”Stillwater Watch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #979! Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 01:00:00 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We’ve Been Enjoying:00:01:27 – Conor finished the first season of The Studio and re-watched all of the Mission: Impossible films.00:08:29 – Josh has pretty much been watching nothing but the 2025 NBA Playoffs but he did find time to re-watch Tombstone.00:16:26 – Ron finished the final season of Star Wars: Andor and has been listening to Blank Check with Griffin and David. Discussion:00:21:37 – Ranking the 21st Century Films of Steven Spielberg SPOILERS ABOVE! What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Music:“Hanging By a Moment”Lifehouse   Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! They backed up the comics truck and dumped them all on our front steps. We dug our way out, made a list, and we're here to talk about it. And no, you haven't heard too much about this book, because there's more to say. Then more reminiscing, and quite a Civil War book diversion. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:21:27 Pick of the Week:00:01:22 - Fantastic Four #725 (32) Comics:00:13:08 - Superman Unlimited #100:18:11 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #3900:23:28 - Wonder Woman #821 (21)00:28:00 - Sleep #100:33:51 - Redcoat #1200:43:01 - EC Epitaphs from the Abyss #1100:44:59 - The Ultimates #12 Patron Pick:00:49:40 - The Thing #1 Patron Thanks:00:58:02 - Thomas Williams Listener Mail:01:00:03  - Ken J. from The Great White North has an ultimate desert island media question, and we run with it.01:07:02 - James S. wants to know about formative comic book experiences in our young lives. Brought To You By: Shopify – This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period and take your business to the next level. iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount! iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch - Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got TWENTY TWO designs! Music:"I Just Wasn't Made for These Times"Jakob Dylan & Neal Young Watch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #978! Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! Trapped in their boxes, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan have no choice but to talk about the week in comics, as well as ruminate on how many 80s cartoons is too many 80s cartoons in one shared universe? Plus more stories from college and taco talk! Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:05:00 Pick of the Week:00:02:36 – Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 Comics:00:12:13 – Action Comics #108600:15:54 – Energon Universe 2025 Special #100:22:24 – Exquisite Corpses #100:26:50 – One World Under Doom #400:29:40 – Huck: Big Bad World #1 Kaiju Korner:00:34:15 – Godzilla vs. X-Men #100:36:56 – Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens #1 Patron Pick:00:38:21 – Supergirl #1 Patron Thanks:00:44:29 – Mike Durette Listener Mail:00:46:27 – Dave L. from Chicago, Illinois wonders if the Ultimate and Absolute Universes will replace the MU and DCU.00:53:36 – Brad G. asks about Conor’s “sad burrito” from last week’s After Show. Brought To You By: Shopify – This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period and take your business to the next level. iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount! iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We’ve got TWENTY TWO designs! Music:“Animal”Neon Trees Watch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #977! Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time. Comic book writer and confirmed pal, Aubrey Sitterson returns to the Talksplode lounge to discuss his new Image Series, Free Planet, new beginnings, self confidence, and comics as art objects, among other things. It's a new day, with a new series, and a new outlook on what kind of comics he wants to make. It's fun and lively and you just might learn something, if you listen real good. Total Running Time: 01:25:58 Music:“Space God"Witch   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! The lighthouse plan, not having panned out, due to a lack of local Thai takeout, Josh Flanagan has returned, and he and Conor Kilpatrick are back on this Absolute nonsense once more, and it just feels so right. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:14:39 Pick of the Week:00:02:16 - Absolute Superman #7 Comics:00:11:47 - Black Canary: Best of the Best #600:17:41 - Blood & Thunder #100:24:17 - Los Monstruos #100:30:52 - Grommets #700:35:48 - Uncanny Valley #900:42:58 - West Coast Avengers #700:45:28 - Fantastic Four Fanfare #1 Patron Pick:00:48:35 - Farmhand #21 Patron Thanks:00:57:06 - David Wynne Listener Mail:01:00:55 - Kyle hogs the spotlight, and asks THREE questions! Richest villain? Villain you kind of want to win? Marvel/DC analog stories? Brought To You By: iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount! iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch - Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got TWENTY TWO designs! Music:"Braineaters"Misfits Watch The iFanboy After Show for Pick of the Week #976! Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fifth Phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ends– wait, we were in the Fifth Phase? Apparently! And now it’s all over… with Thunderbolts*! Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Dr. Ryan Haupt have thoughts on the film itself and on what’s next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Running Time: 00:44:15 Music:“Thunderstruck”AC/DC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! It’s a 5th week and Josh Flanagan is off exploring a career pivot into the world of lighthouse keeping, so Conor Kilpatrick soldiers on as the sole Jamoke™ but with the assistance of third-chair seat warmer Dr. Ryan Haupt, and they’re both ready to discuss the week in comics! Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:07:24 Pick of the Week:00:01:19 – Red Hulk #3 Comics:00:09:28 – Void Rivals #1800:14:57 – Detective Comics 2025 Annual #100:19:52 – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest 2025 Annual #100:27:04 – Wolverine and Kitty Pryde #100:30:37 – Fantastic Four #724 (31) Kaiju Corner:00:38:22 – Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #100:42:35 – Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1 Patron Pick:00:45:58 – The Savage Sword of Conan #8 Patron Thanks:00:54:36 – Kevin Miller Listener Mail:00:58:52 – Dan C. from Madison, New Jersey wants to know how the rolling timeline of the Marvel Universe extends to updating pop culture crossovers between comic book characters and real life pop icons. Brought To You By: iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount! iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We’ve got TWENTY TWO designs! Music:“The General”Dispatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! This week there are a ton of great comics and several strong contenders for the top prize. There are also a lot of references from things from the 80s and 90s and then trouble remembering things that happened this week. Old Man Brain works in mysterious ways. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:09:00 Pick of the Week:00:02:17 – Absolute Martian Manhunter #2 Comics:00:08:38 – Justice League Unlimited #600:14:58 – One World Under Doom #300:20:05 – Out of Alcatraz #200:27:35 – Predator vs. Spider-Man #100:31:28 – The Amazing Spider-Man #966 (2)00:38:51 – Those Not Afraid #400:40:46 – Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor, Book Three Patron Pick:00:45:41 – Gunslinger Spawn #42 Patron Thanks:00:56:37 – Chuck Arnold Listener Mail:00:59:28 – Scott H. from Portland, Oregon wants the Jamokes to rank the Sinister Six. Brought To You By: Shopify – This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period and take your business to the next level. iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount! iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We’ve got TWENTY TWO designs! Music:“Cars in Space”Golden City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another Booksplode! This month, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan take a look at... Judge Dredd: A Better World by Rob Williams, Arthur Wyatt, Henry Flint, Boo Cook, Jake Lynch, Jim Boswell, & Annie Parkhouse. Listen to Josh's Talksplode interview with Rob Williams. Running Time: 00:38:26 What's a Booksplode? It's a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don't have time to do on the regular show. Music: "To Defy the Laws of Tradition" Primus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices