Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode!

This month, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan take a look at…

Legends by John Ostrander, Len Wein, John Byrne, Karl Kesel, Dennis Janke, Tom Ziuko, Carl Gafford, & Steve Haynie.

Running Time: 00:36:36

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:

“Lean on Me”

Club Nouveau

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

A light offering of weekly comics begins to vex the stalwart picker of the week, but one must rise, and others come right behind them. Here's what we learned: Stephen Strange might be cash/magic poor, but he's land rich. Won't you join us for more?

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Running Time: 01:08:31

Pick of the Week:

00:02:53 - Doctor Strange of Asgard #1

Comics:

00:10:03 - The Ultimates #10

00:18:10 - The Tin Can Society #6

00:22:37 - Hyde Street #4

00:29:23 - The Spectacular Spider-Men #13

00:30:57 - Usagi Yojimbo #280 (The Ten Thousand Plums #1)

Star Wars Corner:

00:35:07 - Star Wars: Jedi Knights #1

Patron Pick:

00:39:12 - Mothra: Queen of Monsters #1

Patron Thanks:

00:49:32 - Nick Drummer

Listener Mail:

00:52:00 - Michael R. asks what we think of the legendary R. Crumb.

00:56:34 - Greg M. from Philly has a fun little game of what-artist-does-BLANK-best for us.

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Music:

"If You're Not Dark"

Superchunk

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Watch Conor and Josh 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.

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!

Running Time: 00:54:05

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:

00:01:52 – Ron has been watching RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop and listening to Better Wonder by Kestrels (accidentally called Better World on the show).

00:10:08 – Conor has been watching Paradise and Reacher.

00:13:05 – Josh went to the theater to see Becoming Led Zeppelin.

00:16:16 – How radio shaped our love and appreciation of music, a brief detour down memory lane.

00:18:53 – Josh is watching Court of Gold.

Discussion:

00:22:41 – The results of the 7th Annual iFanboy Patron Oscars Pool.

00:23:57 – The 2025 Academy Awards

Listener Mail:

00:40:55 – Kyle F. from New Jersey wants to know which movies have driven the iFanboys to walk out of the theater.

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.

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Music:

“Free Forever”

Kestrels

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

This week, Conor Kilpatrick’s flu still lingers and birthday boy Josh Flanagan is anxious to get to his cake… but there were so many good comics to talk about this week (at least for one of the guys) and they are professionals, so here they are, as always.

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Running Time: 01:04:13

Pick of the Week:

00:02:21 – Red Hulk #1

Comics:

00:10:21 – Fantastic Four #722 (29)

00:17:04 – Uncanny Valley #8

00:20:49 – Green Arrow #354 (21)

00:28:24 – Iron Man #675 (5)

00:32:04 – Green Lantern #587 (20)

00:34:12 – Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #5

00:36:32 – The Savage Sword of Conan #7

Patron Pick:

00:38:05 – Pop Kill #1

Patron Thanks:

00:46:21 – Christopher Landvick

Listener Mail:

00:48:39 – Peter S. from Cape Coral, Florida has had trouble enjoying Invincible and is looking for help.

00:55:50 – Jay B. from Michigan is looking for iFanboy to cover the newly announced The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay opera.

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Music:

“Killing Me Softly With His Song”

Roberta Flack

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 Conor and Josh 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.

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Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.

Scott Snyder has been a heavy hitter in the comic book world basically since he first arrived on the scene with Vertigo's American Vampire, and just took off from there, basically taking ownership of the Batman franchise for years. Josh and Scott talk about that start in comics, and then why he returned to Mr. Wayne with Absolute Batman today, not to mention a slew of creator owned, all original stories like Dark Spaces: Wildfire, and Dungeon, Barnstormers, Clear, and on and on. Scott also fearlessly talks about his struggles personally and professionally over those years. It's a long talk, but it might leave you wanting more.

Total Running Time: 01:42.29

Music:

“Burn the Witch"

Radiohead

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

Thank goodness for great comics, and the ability to appreciate them. And as Gandalf would say, "So do all who live to see such times". Multiple POW contenders come together, and we battle through illness and fatigue to talk about them. Enjoy. Please.

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Running Time: 01:14:20

Pick of the Week:

00:01:40 - Jenny Sparks, Book Seven

Comics:

00:11:52 - The Holy Roller #9

00:18:35 - Zatanna #1

00:22:27 - Batman & Robin: Year One #5

00:30:56 - Aliens vs. Avengers #3

00:35:08 - Weapon X-Men #1

00:36:59 - Doom Academy #1

Patron Pick:

00:40:32 - Godzilla: Heist #1

Patron Thanks:

00:50:37 - Nawid Ahrary

Listener Mail:

00:55:25 - Drew E calls in to ask about Josh's solo shows. Leading Josh to talk even more.

01:00:49 - Ryan W. has questions about Crises.

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Music:

"End of a Century"

Blur

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The MCU tries to find its footing again with a new film featuring one of its most popular characters… who is not in the movie but there is someone else going by his name and wearing an approximation of his costume! It’s Captain America: Brave New World and Conor Kilpatrick and Paul Montgomery have thoughts. So many thoughts. Plus, the current (and future) state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

Running Time: 00:44:47

Music:

“i”

Kendrick Lamar

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

You're either the hero who loves bugs, or you live long enough to become the villain who hates them. That discussion and more in this week's episode!

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Running Time: 01:08:22

Pick of the Week:

00:01:32 - Bug Wars #1

Comics:

00:12:46 - DC vs. Vampires: World War V - Darkness and Light #1

00:21:43 - One World Under Doom #1

00:28:55 - The Lucky Devils #2

00:34:53 - Camgirl

00:36:54 - Green Lantern Corps #1

00:41:22 - Absolute Batman #5

00:44:04 - Geiger #11

Patron Pick:

00:47:30 - Bug Wars #1

Patron Thanks:

00:49:02 - Will I.V.

Listener Mail:

00:52:38 - Kid Keith is curious to know about our most memorable "never finished" comic runs.

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Music:

"That Bug Bit Me"

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!

Running Time: 01:01:11

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:

00:02:33 – Conor (and Ron) have been watching Paradise.

00:05:32 – Ron has been listening to Blank Check with Griffin and David.

00:08:17 – It’s time to check back in with The Pitt.

SNL50:

00:16:43 – SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

00:24:08 – Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music

Game Time:

00:29:30 – The Saturday Night Live Cast Draft!

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:

“SNL Opening Theme (1991)”

The Saturday Night Live Band

and

“SNL Closing Theme”

The Saturday Night Live Band

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

Like Batman in space, let us be your shining light in the darkness! It's a Jason Aaron heavy week, and there's nothing wrong with that. And bring cue cards!

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Running Time: 01:17:49

Pick of the Week:

00:02:30 - Batman: Off-World #6

Comics:

00:13:18 - Absolute Superman #4

00:19:18 - Namor #7

00:25:45 - The Avengers #789 (23)

00:34:13 - Batman #922 (157)

00:37:03 - Birds of Prey #18

00:41:08 - The Spectacular Spider-Men #12

Patron Pick:

00:43:47 - Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #1

Patron Thanks:

00:56:16 - Tim Vargulish

Listener Mail:

01:00:45 - Dan C. from New Jersey is curious about release schedules and delays and how that affects the enjoyment of comics.

01:08:47 - Monica M. wants to know how Vandal Savage gets away with this nonsense.

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Music:

"Permanent Rebellion"

L.S. Dunes

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy!

Hey Siri! Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick have a bit of the comic book blues, but making lemonade out of lemons is basically what they do here, at least on Fifth Weeks.

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Running Time: 01:05:12

Pick of the Week:

00:01:06 – Redcoat #9

Comics:

00:10:57 – Superman: Lex Luthor Special #1

00:15:59 – West Coast Avengers #3

00:20:57 – The Seasons #1

00:27:27 – X-Men #10

00:29:18 – SilverHawks #1

00:34:21 – Green Lantern #586 (19)

00:35:41 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6

Patron Pick:

00:38:12 – Ice Cream Man #43

Patron Thanks:

00:46:34 – Chad Daniel

Listener Mail:

00:49:22 – Greg M. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is very excited about the Super Bowl and has some comic book related questions.

00:52:48 – Patrick K. from North Carolina thinks comics are better at nostalgia than movies and television.

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Music:

“Johnny Appleseed”

NOFX

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