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BAM Comic Book Podcast
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Freshly brewed, comic book podcast from the UK. Join hosts Neil Gorton, Stu Taylor, Lucy James and special guests as they irreverently discuss what comic books need to be in your collection. Email [email protected] #PodernFamily
Episodes
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The Crow - Read This Comic (Before You Die)
From the vaults! Join the RTCBYD team as they discuss the dark graphic novel classic The Crow, taking in references to the movie and their own goth youth secrets. Join your hosts Stu Taylor, Neil Gortz and Lucy James in the final episode of this current series. Get in touch if you would like to...
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Punisher Max: The Slavers - Read This Comic (Before You Die)
Bonus Episode! Found behind the sofa, this is technically the first episode of RTCBYD ever recorded, way back in February 2018*. Join your hosts Stu Taylor and Neil Gortz as they discuss this dark and challenging Punisher Max storyline by Garth Ennis and Leo Fernandez. * Excuse the outdated...
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Judge Dredd: Judge Death Lives - Read This Comic (Before You Die)
In the penultimate episode of season one, Lucy "One Take" James, Neil "Stallone Defender" Gorton and Stu "Dinner Party" Taylor tackle the iconic Judge Dredd villain (villains?) Judge Death and the Dark Judges. Expect segues into giant vagina monsters and '80s dessert choices.
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Fables - Read This Comic (Before You Die)
We're back after a mid-season break! This time Lucy James takes co-hosts Neil Gorton and Stu Taylor down to Fabletown... as she weaves a tale of why the critically-acclaimed Fables from DC Vertigo should be in your collection. Along the way we ask the big questions, like can a relationship…
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American Vampire - Read This Comic (Before You Die)
Make Vampires Great Again! Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque (and some wannabe called Stephen King) gave vampire fiction a kick up the backside with American Vampire. Your hosts Neil, Lucy and Stu discuss the first volume as well as let slip guilty vampire secrets from their pasts. Like, review...
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Superman: Red Son - Read This Comic (Before You Die)
Welcome comrades to a Soviet Super Special edition of Read This Comic (Before You Die). Neil, Lucy and Stu discuss Mark Millar's influential take on the Man of Steel, in a 'what if?' tale where the last son of Krypton crash-landed in Soviet Russia instead of Kansas. Like, review and subscribe to...
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X-Men: Grand Design - Read This Comic (Before You Die)
To celebrate Free Comic Book Day, the BAM Comicscast is giving you a sneak peek at the first episode of its new show, Read This Comic (Before You Die). This time Stu, Neil and Lucy will tell you why X-Men: Grand Design by Ed Piskor deserves to be in your comic book collection.
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Read This Comic (Before You Die) - Episode Zero
We're back with a whole new format! Here's an episode zero for a new BAM Comicscast podcast called Read This Comic (Before You Die), due to launch in Spring 2018. Stick with us and we'll help you build the ultimate comic book and graphic novel collection. This short preview features Stu Taylor,...
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34. Kingsman: The Golden Circle review + Jane Goldman interview
It's a comic book spy special, as Neil and Stu were invited to a press screening for comic book movie sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle. They also interview the film's co-writer Jane Goldman about the film and comics like The Walking Dead, Paper Girls and Motor Crush. Comics reviewed this time...
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33. Marvel Generations, Batman, Darth Vader, Videogame Comics
Neil and Stu kick off a new episode talking about how the classic Marvel Ultimate Alliance video game series from the '00s painted a very different picture of the Marvel Universe to what we see in the Cinematic Universe. Then brace yourself for a bumper crop of comic book reviews, from Centipede,...
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32. Jack Kirby 100, Batman & Harley Quinn
Neil and Stu are back after a summer vacation. This issue was recorded on the 100th birthday of Jack Kirby, so is the perfect excuse to look at what Marvel and DC have published to mark the legendary creator's centennial. Also discussed is the Batman & Harley Quinn animated movie - fitting…
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31. SDCC Special - Justice League, Thor Ragnarok, Ant-Man & The Wasp, Captain Marvel
Neil, Stu and Carly discuss their hot takes on San Diego Comic Con 2017. The gang discuss (deep breath) Justice League, Thor: Ragnarok, Inhumans, Captain Marvel, Ant Man & The Wasp, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Gears of War, Arkham Asylum 2, Pacific Rim Uprising, LEGION, Dr. Doom - The Movie, The...
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30. Spider-Man: Homecoming review
Stu is joined by special guests Lucy (Gamespot) James and Gillen (Spider-Fan) McAllister to review the third big screen take on Spider-Man. Expect split opinions on Spidey's return to the MCU fold as well as a few nerdy revelations that you might have missed. It goes without saying that this one…
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29. Batman, Adam West, Divided States of Hysteria, Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout!
Neil and Stu lose the plot without Carly's guidance and mistakenly declare that Burt Ward has died. Also hear our first-hand LA experiences, from the Adam West memorial, a whistlestop tour of Meltdown Comics and Legacy Comics & Cards, a tour of Warner Bros. Studios and mixed emotions at…
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28. Wonder Woman, Battle Chasers + Joe Madureira Interview
Neil and Stu are joined by special guest Lucy James for a discussion on the long overdue Wonder Woman movie. Not everyone has been swept up in the hype. We also interview comic book legend Joe Madureira about his forthcoming Battle Chasers: Nightwar game, before Lucy and Neil face off in Wonder...
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27. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, Alien Covenant, Injustice 2, FCBD
In this bumper episode (that somehow works in incest and shark porn), Neil, Stu and Carly discuss whether Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was too nerdy, why getting whiplash watching Alien Covenant was a good thing, and how Injustice 2 has made Gorilla Grodd a viable marketing asset. Plus you get...
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26. Thor Ragnarok, Star Wars, X-Men, Freeway Fighter, Rat Queens
Neil, Stu and Carly are joined by Lucy James. In a packed show, the gang discuss Thor Ragnarok, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and the X-Men Gold's controversy. Reviewed: X-Men Blue, Weapon X, Freeway Fighter, Spencer & Locke, America, Rat Queens and Darth Maul. There's a retrospective on Walt...
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25. Ghost in the Shell, Iron Fist, Justice League v Spider-Man, X-Men Prime
The gang try to keep upbeat in its review and discussion of Netflix's Iron Fist series and the live-action Ghost in the Shell movie. It's a challenge. Then it's Justice League vs Spider-Man: Homecoming in the battle of the superhero trailers. Rounding out this episode is a look at Civil War II…
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24. Logan vs LEGO Batman. Plus Inhumans, X-Men: Gifted, Iron Fist, Deadpool 2
A moviecentric special pitting Logan against LEGO Batman. Sort of. In part one of the show, Carly, Stu and Neil review the latest (and final?) cinematic adventure of the Wolverine, whilst part two sees Stu discuss LEGO Batman with special guest Mark... who ropes in his seven year-old son for his...
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23. Sex Criminals, Legion, Avengers: Infinity War, Iron Fist
An extra sexy episode for Valentine's that includes the critically-acclaimed Sex Criminals and the BDSM-focused Sunstone. Also discussed: Netflix Iron Fist and our theory on what tragic event will unite The Defenders. Plus news on Marvel's Secret Empire summer event and updates, speculation and...
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22. Unstoppable Wasp (Jeremy Whitley interview), SLAM! Roller Derby Veteran's Review
Carly, Neil and Stu are joined by London Rockin' Rollers Dirty DC to review roller derby comic series SLAM!, as well as discuss some quirky sports comics picks, from WWE superstars, NFL superheroes and future football. Jeremy Whitley, writer of Marvel hit The Unstoppable Wasp also pops by for an...
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21. 2017 Preview and 2016 Review (incl. Thor, Spider-Man, Batman)
Carly, Neil, Stu and returning guest Mark discuss their comic book and genre highlights of 2016, as well as presenting the BAM Magnificent 7 for 2017 - the ultimate list of what to watch, read and play in the coming year. 00:00 - Intro 04:27 - 2016 Highlights Mark: 4DX, Drunken Bakers (Viz)…
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5. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 - Who is Mantis?, Plus: Darth Vader
Punishing the guilty and guardian-ing the galaxy... Neil, Stu and Carly are back. This time the gang debate how blood-splatter is the new on trend fashion tip for men, discuss Deadpool (again), Ben Batfleck in the new Batman v Superman trailer, and how the Old Man Logan storyline is tipped to be...
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4. Deadpool movie review, Sinister Society of Stupid: Ruby Thursday
Neil, Stu and Carly review Deadpool... well, Neil rants about how Deadpool is like Shakespeare. Sort of. We also discuss the logistics of urinating in a goodie bag, how not to run a comic book awards show, and why the national media is suggesting that we're in the new golden age of comics. And if...
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3. Marvel Netflix & Chill: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist
This time Neil and Stu are joined by Carly for a discussion on the Marvel Netflix TV shows - Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist. We talk story arcs, subplots, casting rumours, and whether we really want The Defenders appearing in Avengers: Infinity War.
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2. Suicide Squad, David Bowie's comic book connection, Sinister Society of Stupid: Slipknot
This is ground control to Major Tom... here's the (ever so slightly later than planned) second issue of the BAM ComicsCast. Your hosts Neil Gorton and Stu Taylor discuss the recent Suicide Squad trailer, DC Films versus the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the late great David Bowie's comic book...
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1. Ant-Man movie review, Fight Club 2, Lando, Sinister Society of Stupid: Egghead
Stand by, true believer, for the first in a six issue limited series! Your hosts Neil Gorton and Stu Taylor discuss the recent Ant-Man movie, Lando from Star Wars, Thors, Fight Club 2, IKEA porn, and ask just how lame is Ant-Man villain Egghead?* * Very lame.
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6. Faith review, London Super Comic Con, Fantastic Four movie (2015) review
Kicking off with the correct tea making etiquette, Neil, Carly and Stu then review the first issue of "plus size superheroine" Faith. The gang finally get round to watching the recent (less than) Fantastic Four movie... and live to tell the tale. Plus the results of the first BAM Bargain Hunt are...
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7. Netflix Iron Fist, The Troop, Haunted Love
This transatlantic issue discusses the recent controversy surrounding the Iron Fist casting for 2017's Marvel Netflix TV series. But before all that, who/what the ruddy heck is an Iron Fist... and how does this segue into asking whether Nic Cage would have made a sexy Superman in Tim Burton's...
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8. Batman v Superman Review
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice reviewed! The DC Comics Trinity of superheroes - Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman - are united on the big screen for the first time. So what did the comic book podcast trinity of Neil, Carly and Stu think? We reveal who had "more wind machines than Diana Ross",...
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9. Black Panther, Empress, The Vision, Street Fighter
REVIEWED: Empress, Black Panther, Street Fighter X G. I. Joe, Batman '66 meets the Man From U.N.C.L.E. and The Vision. Yep, it's true, after last issue's movie-focused special, the transatlantic trio actually talk about real comic books this time. Along the way you'll learn about the Hathaway…
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10. Captain America: Civil War review, Wonder Woman, Locke & Key
What's so Civll about War anyway? A packed issue of BAM features reviews of Wonder Woman: Earth One, Captain America: Civil War and Locke & Key. Also, in the first BAM Cuppa Comics interview, we're joined by Millarworld's editor Rachael Fulton to discuss Empress, Jupiter's Legacy, the Millarworld...
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11. X-Men: Apocalypse review | end credit sequence dissected
Neil and Stu were at the X-Men: Apocalypse global fan screening, hobnobbing with the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy and Oscar Isaac. One of us came out thinking it was even better than Captain America: Civil War, whilst the other felt it was one of the worst superhero movies ever made....
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12. DC Rebirth, Captain America, Stephen Byrne, Sinister Society of Stupid: King of the Cats
The gang discuss two big comic book events that hit the shelves at the same time - DC Rebirth and Steve Rogers: Captain America. Internet comic artist sensation Stephen Byrne is also interviewed, Carly checks out Dark Horse's The Secret in her still to-be-given-a-title review segment, and Neil's...
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14. Civil War II, Judge Dredd: Uncensored, Punisher, Lucy James, Fear & Loathing, Moon Knight
Neil and Stu are joined by presenter and video games journalist Lucy James for the first in a two part chat about her love of comics (this time covering the Beano, Batman, X-Men and The Walking Dead). Also, we roll out rubbish Axel Rose impersonations for reviews of Marvel's Civil War II, the...
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13. DC Rebirth, Wonder Woman, Detective Comics, Comixology, Han Solo
Neil and Stu return for a defective duo special, where they discuss the first wave of DC Rebirth titles (Wonder Woman, Detective Comics, Titans and Action Comics), the first issue of the Marvel Han Solo series, the benefits of Comixlogy, Stu's visits to Gorilla King Comics in Baltimore and Titan...
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15. Justice League, The Killing Joke, Luke Cage, Bounty, She-Wolf, Doctor Strange, Lucy James
Reunited and it feels so good. Carly is back, joining Neil and Stu to discuss the first issues of indie titles She-Wolf and Bounty, the second issues of Moon Knight and Punisher, the animated Batman: The Killing Joke feature film, and the Comic Con trailers for Justice League, Luke Cage, Doctor...
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16. Suicide Squad review, Snotgirl, Civil War II, Night Trap
Carly, Neil and Stu dissect the Suicide Squad movie, as well as review Bryan Lee O'Malley's debut issue of Snotgirl, slasher movie-inspired Night Trap from Cullen Bunn and J.B. Bastos, and Civil War II tie-ins The Accused and The Fallen (which might be better than the main series).
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17. The Walking Dead Season 7 premiere, Luke Cage reviewed, Sinister Society of Stupid (Mr Fish)
Carly and Stu try to cope whilst Neil is off having a baby. This time they spill their brains on 'that' The Walking Dead season 7 opener. Also up is a breakdown of what Netlfix' Luke Cage did right and wrong, and what this means for the future of the Netflix Marvel Universe. And then it's the...
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20. Rogue One review, Star Wars comics history, Batman at Christmas, Marvel movies Top 5
Carly, Neil and Stu review Rogue One and ask which characters they'd like to see in comic book form. Plus we take a look back at Marvel's Star Wars comic history, including Jaxxon the green rabbit allegedly hated by George Lucas. Also we ponder whether Batman is the most Christmassy superhero of...
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19. Marvel Cinematic Universe Top 10 (pt.1), Arkham VR, Marvel vs Capcom, Kill or be Killed
Neil returns, joining Carly and Stu in part one of the ultimate (probably) rundown of the Top 10 MCU movies. We also talk comic book video games with Batman Arkham VR, Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite, and actually review a comic book too... the excellent, gritty psychological vigilante thriller Kill…
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18. Doctor Strange | movie review, essential reads and Strange's strangest moments
Carly, Stu and special guest Mark review the Doctor Strange movie and our 4DX cinema experience. Plus: 5 essential Doctor Strange reads and Stranger Things - Doctor Strange's strangest moments. Along the way we also somehow end up talking about Viz magazine and Condorman. Like, review and subscribe!
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Freshly brewed, comic book podcast from the UK. Join hosts Neil Gorton, Stu Taylor, Lucy James and special guests as they irreverently discuss what comic books need to be in your collection. Email [email protected] #PodernFamily
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