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Capes, Cowls, & Close Calls

Two buddy's tie up their capes and dive into the world of comic books and everything related to them! Join us as we discuss comics, movies, TV shows and all things superhero related!

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    Winter Olympics Teams with Comicbook Characters

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod   Intro - 00:00 Can You Be a Fan of Comic Books If You Don't Read Comic Books? - 04:45 Would You Be Superman if you knew you would probably die? - 16:37 Picking our Winter Olympics teams - 30:14 Comic Call Out - Batman & Robin Year One - 01:18:13   Thanks for listening!

  2. 99

    Superhero Couples Versus

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Intro - 00:00 Supergirl Super Bowl Trailer - 16:19 Spider-man Noir Trailer - 17:20 Too Many Streaming Services! - 22:39 Happy Valentine's Day - Couples Versus - 34:42 Black Panther & Storm vs Aquaman & Mera - 42:25 Batman & Catwoman vs Daredevil & Elektra - 55:03 Scarlett Witch & Vision vs John Constantine & Zatanna - 01:01:54 Beast Boy & Raven vs Wiccan & Hulkling - 01:08:30 Invincible & Atom Eve vs Thor & Lady Thor - 01:18:15   Thanks for listening!

  3. 98

    Wonder Man Review

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod   Intro & Sean's Wedding Recap - 00:00 Daredevil Ssason 2 Trailer Review - 23:40 Wonder Man review - 29:03   Thanks for listening!

  4. 97

    Most Anticipated Movies, Shows, & Comics of 2026

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Intro - 00:00 Things that make us feel old - 04:13 Go Karts at Sean's Bachelor's Party - 20:14 Most Anticipated Movies & Shows of 2026 - 26:29 Comics we're excited for in 2026 - 01:13:23   Thanks for listening!

  5. 96

    Best & Worst of 2025

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod   Intro - 00:00 Being better in 2026 - 02:20  Is Harley Quinn a sidekick? - 04:33 Favorite Banter of 2025 - 09:04 New Year, New Me - 18:44 Best & Worst Movies and TV Shows of 2025 - 33:59 Highest Rated Comics of 2025 - 01:15:19 Avengers Doomsday Teaser Trailers - 01:46:58   Thanks for listening!

  6. 95

    Origin of Absolute Joker

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Back to back episodes! This is another we recorded a couple of weeks ago that we're late posting. Hope you enjoy!   Intro - 0:00 The Boys Finale Season Trailer Reaction - 15:48 Lanterns Sneak Peak Reaction - 24:24 Supergirl Trailer Reaction - 27:46 Superman/Spider-man Crossover Coming - 36:30 New Highest Selling Comic of All Time - 44:55 Netflix vs Paramount for Warner Bros - 01:02:02 Origin of Absolute Joker - 01:14:41   Thanks for listening!

  7. 94

    Superhero Mount Rushmore... NO Debate

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Sorry we've been gone for awhile everyone. Things have been busy for the holiday season. Here is an episode we recorded back at the beginning of December. Hope you enjoy! Happy Holidays! Intro - 0:00 Our Thanksgivings and Holiday Plans - 02:20 The Mount Rushmore of Superheroes - 29:18 Mount Rushmore of Heroes in Cinema - 37:45 Mount Rushmore of Female Comic book Characters - 44:40 Mount Rushmore of Supervillains - 49:07 Mount Rushmore of Sidekicks - 54:45 Mount Rushmore of Black Comic book Characters - 57:41 Mount Rushmore of Anti-heroes - 01:01:03 Mount Rushmore of Superhero Spouses - 01:03:27 Batman/Deadpool (DC Edition) Review - 01:05:23 DC KO Issue 2 - 01:33:28   Thanks for listening!

  8. 93

    What if Superheroes Stopped Holding Back

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Intro - 00:00 Sean's Snow tubing Accident - 03:26 Worse Pain We've Experienced - 06:03 What Superpower Would You Have to Actually Save People - 24:12 Which Fictional Universe Would You Choose - 34:36 Superman: Man of Tomorrow Villain Confirmed - 43:43 Jimmy Olsen Show Announced - 49:11 What Would Characters be Capable of if They Stopped Holding Back - 57:00 Thanks for listening!

  9. 92

    Movies & Shows You Didn't Know Were Comics First

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod   Intro - 00:00 Movies & TV Shows That Were Comic Books First - 07:20 TV Shows That Continued as Comic Books - 50:54 Comic Book Call Out! - 01:01:45   Thanks for listening!

  10. 91

    Worst Things Villains Have Done in Comics

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod   Intro - 00:00 Halloween vs Christmas - 02:00 Sean's Visit to Dracula's Castle - 13:30 Sean's Got 2 Things for Nick - 20:14 Villain Victory Speech - 26: 50 Best Villain Quotes in Comicbook Movies - 35:07 Worst Things Villains have done - 40:22 Horror Comics - 57:01   Thanks for listening!

  11. 90

    NYCC News, Peacemaker Season 2 Review, & DC KO #1 Review

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod   Intro - 00:00 New York Comic Con News - 08:57 Invincible Season 4 Trailer - 34:20 Peacemaker Season 2 Review - 39:49 DC KO Issue 1 Review & Bracket Updates - 56:59   Thanks for Listening!

  12. 89

    Marvel Zombies Review

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod   Intro - 0:00 It's Spooky Season! Haunted Houses & Horror Movies - 05:22 Marvel Zombies Show Review - 29:56 Marvel Zombies Comic Review - 56:35 DC KO Bracket Round 4 - 01:07:07   Thanks for listening!

  13. 88

    Best Batman #1 Comic

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Intro - 00:00 What Skill Would You Be Obnoxious About? - 02:03 Wolverine Game Trailer Review - 16:41 Favorite Superhero Video Game - 23:43 DC KO Bracket Round 3 - 30:10 Absolute Joker Reaction - 37:08 The Batman 2 Villain - 42:53 Batman #1 Comic Reviews - 51:07   Thanks for Listening!

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    Strongest Live Action Version of Superheroes

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Intro - 00:00 Is Nick an adrenaline junkie? - 04:05 White people bathing habits - 07:17 DC KO Bracket Round 2 - 23:50 How many chances do you give a rec before you give up on it? - 42:58 Deadpool Batman Crossover Comic - 52:50 Strongest Live Action version of Comic book characters - 01:05:13   Thanks for listening!

  15. 86

    Peacemaker Season 2 + DC KO Bracket

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Intro - 0:00 We Need a Clip Guy or Gal - 01:22 Our Break - 03:19 Deer size vs Moose size - 07:18 30 is Not Old - 09:55 What Sport has the biggest gap between amateurs & pros - 12:16 Dinner Date Competition - 28:45 DC KO Bracket - 37:04 Peacemaker S2 Ep 1 Review - 01:05:20   Thanks for Listening!

  16. 85

    Superhero Movie & Comic Book Hot Takes

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod   Intro: 00:00 Sean's Gift to Nick: 06:06 Crazy Sock Sean's Wedding Socks: 07:53 Comic book News: 13:30 Marvel/DC Crossovers We Want to See: 27:09 Comic Call Out - Superman American Alien: 33:15 Our Real Life Hot Takes: 37:40 Responding to Comic Book Hot Takes/Close Calls: 49:03 Close Call or Not Close at All (Hot Takes Speed Round): 01:53:53   Thanks for Listening!

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    Are We Real Superhero Experts?

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod   Intro - 00:00 Father's Day Gifts - 02:25 Talking to Casuals - 06:32 Do We Feel Like Experts - 14:45 Spider-man Brand New Day Teaser & Marvel Phase 6- 27:31 Can You Guess the MCU Movie Based on the Quote - 55:01 Guess the Character in 60 Seconds - 01:06:00 MCU Quiz - 01:14:07   Thanks for listening!

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    Biggest News from Comic Con 2025!

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Intro - 00:00 Sean's Surprise Engagement Party - 03:40 Nick's Farm - 14:42 Esquire's Top 25 Superhero Movies of All Time Review - 28:32 SDCC Comic Book News - 39:28 SDCC Movie & TV News - 01:05:26 Thanks for listening!

  19. 82

    Fantastic Four Review - Is There Supposed to Be More?

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Intro - 00:00 How We Plan to Improve - 05:15 No Breakfast, We're Talking About Lunch this Time - 07:06 Kevin Feige Interview, He Knows the MCU is in Trouble - 34:15 F4 Spoiler Free-ISH Review - 51:00 SPOILERS! - 01:01:12 Close Call or Not Close at All - Relationships - 01:29:03   Thank for Listening!

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    Dumb Superhero Origin Stories

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Intro - 00:00 You Use Timestamps? - 01:21 Check Out Our Old Episodes - 04:30 No Thumbs or No Ears? - 06:25 Raw Onions are Gross - 15:37 Have you ever tried a Purple Cow? - 32:50 Close Call or Not Close at All - 36:12 Ridiculous Origin Stories - 56:57 Comic Call Out: New Captain America - 1:20:02   Thanks for watching!

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    Superman Review - Did They Finally Get Superman Right?

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod

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    Ironheart Review...Is this the Worst Marvel Show?

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Is Ironheart really as bad as everyone is saying it is? Come and find out what the guys thought about it.

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    Cancelled Comic Book Movies - Spider-man 4, Batman vs Godzilla, & More

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod In this episode, we go over some of the comic book movies that never made it out of production and how we think the story would've went.

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    Is Batman a Bad Dad? Best Dads in Comics

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod   In this episode we list the best dads in comics. Let us know what superhero you'd like to have as a dad.

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    How To Train Your Dragon Live Action Review

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod In this episode we revisit Sean's claim that "real/live action is also better" and review the new How to Train Your Dragon live action remake. Was Sean right?! Come find out.

  26. 75

    Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man Review + Super Power Would You Rather

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Nick finally ends his boycott and we give a full review of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man! Was it worth the wait—or just another swing and a miss from Marvel? Plus, we play a hilarious round of Superpower Would You Rather… but every power comes with a terrible side effect. Marvel fans, comic nerds, and chaos-lovers—this one's for you. Let’s have some fun!

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    Crazy Pop Culture Crossovers We Want to See

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod In this episode we discuss some crossovers we'd like to see between pop culture characters and comic book characters. What if The Guardians of the Galaxy fought Darth Vader? Let's talk about it!

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    Who is the Best Super Hero Family?

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod In this episode we're discuss who is the best superhero family. It's also Nick's vs Sean's top 3 funniest MCU moments.

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    Is DC's Absolute Universe the Best Place to Start Reading Batman?

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod In this episode, we’re diving into DC’s brand-new Absolute Universe! Is Absolute Wonder Woman better than Absolute Batman? Also, we draft our top five alternate versions of classic comic book characters. Tune in and let the multi-versal madness begin!

  30. 71

    Thunderbolts* Review... Are Marvel Movies Good Again?

    Check out our other socials here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod In this episode, we review the latest MCU movie. Is it a flop, or is Marvel finally back on track? Plus, we finally find out what that asterisk really means. Buckle up—this one’s a wild ride!

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    Daredevil Born Again Review

    Check out the Youtube video here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod In this episode, we dive into Daredevil: Born Again — is it actually good, or are we just supposed to like it? We also share our top three fight scenes from the MCU's TV shows.

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    Who Does It Better? Comic Characters With the Same Powers

    Check out the Youtube video and our other socials here:https://linktr.ee/closecallspod In this episode, we dive into superheroes who share the same powers—but who has the best style and vibe. We also draft our favorite superhero vehicles (yes, the Batmobile is included), imagine the ways we'd be willing to die if it meant coming back with powers, and wrap up the final round of our Superhero Movie Bracket.

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    Superheroes Represented As Music Genres

    Check Out the Youtube Video Here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod Does Superman represent country music? In this episode we dive into which comic book character best represents each genre of music. We also determined the finalist for the superhero movie March Madness bracket. 

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    Talking Indie Comics + More Superhero Movie March Madness

    Check Out the Youtube Video Here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod In this episode we talk about some independent comics that hit hit just as hard as Marvel or DC. We also start the second round of the best superhero movie bracket. 

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    Invincible Season 3 Review + Best Superhero Movie Bracket

    Check Out the Youtube Video Here: https://linktr.ee/closecallspod In this episode we talk about great Invincible Season 3 was as well as start our March Madness style tournament for the best super hero movie ever. 

  36. 65

    DareDevil Born Again Review

    The first 2 episodes of the new disneyplus Daredevil show has dropped and we're here to talk about it! 

  37. 64

    Captain America Brave New World Review

    In this episode we pick up our shields and beat the shit out of this movie. Is it as bad and people are saying? Come along and find out!

  38. 63

    Fantastic Four Trailer + Team Versus Episode

    In this versus episode we put team against teams. Avengers vs The Legion of Doom and others! We also discuss the new Fantastic Four trailer...it looks fantastic! Look in with us!

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    Most Anticipated Movies & TV Shows of 2025

    In this episode we look ahead to what we are most excited for in 2025. Some stuff seems like it could be good...some great, and some real shit. Let's go through it together!

  40. 61

    Best & Worst of 2024 - This Was Not a Good Year

    Happy New Year everybody! IN this episode we look back at the best and worst movies and tv shows of 2024. Spoiler alert, it kind of sucked. 

  41. 60

    The Penguin Review

    In this episode we dive into the new Penguin series. It's great spoiler alert! Let's go!  

  42. 59

    Venom The Last Dance - The Worst Venom Movie

    In this episode we review the worst Venom movie to date. Let's talk about this non sense. 

  43. 58

    What Marvel Character Would Make the Best Green Lantern?

    In this episode we're talking about a brand new Batman comic. We are also diving into the different lanterns in the DC universe and what Marvel characters would best fit each corp. 

  44. 57

    Psychology of Spider-man - The Burden of Responsibility

    In this episode we dive into the mind of Peter Parker Spider-Man and what makes him put on those spidey tights and go out in those mean New York streets to try and be a hero. Swing along  with us!

  45. 56

    Joker: Folie à Deux - One of the Worst Sequels Ever

    In this episode we talk about the new Joker movie and just how bad it is. It's a real mess. Come join us!

  46. 55

    Agatha All Along & The Penguin Review

    We're back baybee!! Sean is now a true Irishman! 

  47. 54

    Our Superhero Olympic Teams

    In this episode we talk about who from Marvel and DC we would bring to represent their universe in the Olympics. 

  48. 53

    Batman Caped Crusader Review

    In this episode we talk about the newest Batman animated series. Is it as good as its predecessor? Is it worse? Let's talk about it and find out. 

  49. 52

    Deadpool & Wolverine Review + Robert Downey Jr Returning as Dr. Doom!

    In this episode we discuss the biggest news from San Diego Comic Con as well as review the latest Deadpool movie. 

  50. 51

    The Boys Season 4 Review

    In this episode we dive into the latest season of The Boys and our thoughts on this very unpleasant season. 

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Two buddy's tie up their capes and dive into the world of comic books and everything related to them! Join us as we discuss comics, movies, TV shows and all things superhero related!

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Nick & Sean

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