Episodes
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Episode 341 – Let’s Talk About … Rap Beef
This week Lady J and Eric Anthony discuss the recent rap beef and competitive rivalry between the “Big 3”, Kendrick Lamar, Drake and the apologetic J.Cole.
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Episode 340 – Let’s Talk About X-Men 97
This week, Eric and Lady J check out “X-Men 97”, the most recent dose of 90’s cartoon nostalgia, now streaming on Disney+. Without being too spoilerific, the team discuss episodes 1-3 and reflect back on the impact of the original series.
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Episode 339 – Seinfeld Chronicles “The Busboy”
We’re back in business baby! A new Seinfeld Chronicles kicks off a new year of podcasts, as this time, Shane Heron and Eric Anthony discuss “The Busboy” episode as we end season 2. Stick around folks, season 3 is just around the corner, and the fun is about to get turned up a whole lot!
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Episode 338 – The Seinfeld Chronicles “The Chinese Restaurant”
This time around, two pals (Eric and Shane) talk about the time three friends waited for ‘5-10 minutes’ at the “Chinese Restaurant”right before they were going to see “Plan 9 From Outer Space”. This one is a classic.
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Episode 337 – The Seinfeld Chronicles – The Baby Shower
What’s the deal with baby showers? How much would you risk to get all the channels possible from your local “cable guy”? And if you could give a piece of your mind to the worst date you’ve ever had, would you do it? This time on the “Chronicles”, Shane and Eric share their thoughts on...
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Episode 336 – Monday Mic Check: The Magic of Nas
This time around on the Monday Mic Check, Eric and Haz review “Magic 2”, which was at the time, the most recent edition to the incomparable musical catalogue of Queens emcee, Nas. (Since then, Nas and Hit-Boy released Magic 3!) As they fuss thier favourite moments of Magic 2, Eric and Haz also…
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Episode 335 – The Seinfeld Chronicles : “The Deal”
This week, Eric and Shane head back into Seinfeld’s Manhattan pad and discuss the classic episode, “The Deal.” In this episode, Jerry and Elaine discuss the possibilities of having a relationship that includes a little bit of “this” with a little bit of “that.” As they make up the rules and try…
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Episode 334 – The Seinfeld Chronicles: “The Heart Attack”
This week, Eric and Shane revisit the Seinfeld-Verse and look in on episode 8 of season 2, “The Heart Attack.” In a very George-centric episode, the fellas decide which jokes worked what social commentary holds up, and why this is one of the most off beat episodes of the series. Grab your…
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Episode 333 – AEW/NJPW Forbidden Door
This week, musician and comic creator, Shawn Daley visits the Cave to chat with Eric about the recent AEW/NJPWpay per view event, “Forbidden Door”, which was held at the Scotia Bank Arena in Toronto. Being hailed by many wrestling aficionados as one of the all time best wrestling events…
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Episode 332 – The Seinfeld Chronicles S2 E7 ”The Revenge”
What really is the best form of revenge? Is it to slip your former employer a ‘mickey’? Is it really worth it to sabotage a small business by filling their machinery with concrete over a matter of $1500? And do you have the kind of friends who are down for the shenanigans? This week Shane...
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Episode 331 – Monday Mic Check
Returning to the Cave this week is Eric’s childhood bff, partner in rhyme and overall great guy, Haz aka Dayne Hall. For this go round, the gents talk about the makings of a classic album, the musical IQ of 50 Cent, the Saturday morning WWF and American Gladiators lunch hours, and the myth of Dr....
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Episode 330 – The Seinfeld Chronicles S2 E6
Have you ever had an unmistakable item go missing from your home only to “coincidentally” find said item on your housekeepers mantle? And are there degrees of “coincidences” or simply just “coincidences”? Tune in as Shane and Eric break down episode 6 of season 2, “The Statue”, and share personal...
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Episode 329 – WordBurglar
This week, for the very first time, the Cave is happy to welcome one of Canada’s nicest emcee’s, the Wordburglar to the show. Eric and Word discuss their mutual love of hip hop and comic books, how the two worlds often connect and are a major inspiration for Word’s music, as well as the unmatched...
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Episode 328 – Seinfeld Chronicles – S2 E5
Have you ever performed a good deed that you immediately feel like you’re being punished for? Do you have meddling neighbours who volunteer you to loan money that might take years to get back? And who truly is the “Lord of Idiots”? Well in the latest edition of the “Chronicles”, Shane and Eric...
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Episode 327 – Seinfeld Chronicles S2 – E3&4
The Chronicles continue, but are any episodes getting better? Spoiler alert, YES! This week, Shane and Eric discuss the classics, “The Jacket” as well as the “The Phone Message”. The gents share some stories from their own real lives that relate to the infamous four New Yorkers. Ever have to do a...
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Episode 326 – Seinfeld Chronicles S2 E1&2
Shane and Eric return to kick off a new season on their journey through the Seinfeld Chronicles. This week we discuss annoying yet sexy girlfriends in “The EX-Girlfriend” and then decide whether they hate kids that had ponies growing up as much as Jerry in “The Pony Remark”. As always, Shane…
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Episode 325 – The Seinfeld Chronicles S1- Ep4&5
Shane and Eric come to the end of the first season of Seinfeld, and go through their favourite moments of “Male Unbonding” and the “The Stock Tip”. How does it all hold up almost 35 years later? Have either of them had to “break up” with one of their long time “friends” and does it...
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Episode 324 – The Jamaica Tapes 2: Demolition Man, Skynet and The Matrix
While sipping on gin and tonics and staring at the ocean, Daph J and Eric contemplate the future and decide which classic 90’s sci fi action films seem the most prophetic. And, if you’re going to talk about the future, might as well look to the past as well, to stories told in a ‘galaxy...
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Episode 323 – The Jamaica Tapes pt 1: Silver Surfer to the Sopranos
As has been their tradition, Daph and Eric brought their mics to the beach, this time in sunny Jamaica and recorded a series of episodes. In part one of the Jamaica Tapes, they begin chatting about some current reads, Dan Slott comics, and end up listing their favourite gangster movies.
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Episode 322 – The Seinfeld Chronicles S1 – E2&3
In the latest edition of the Seinfeld Chronicles, Eric and Shane head back to New York City and relive a few foundational moments featured in episodes 2 & 3 of Seinfeld season one, “The Stakeout” and “The Robbery.” For all you nerds out there, these episodes feature a number of first moments and...
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Episode 321 – The Seinfeld Chronicles S1E1
The pilot episode about the pilot episode, about the greatest show “about nothing.” This week, Eric and his buddy Shane Heron launch their new Cave segment, the “Seinfeld Chronicles”, and begin their journey through every episode of the acclaimed 90s sitcom.
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Episode 320 – From the Matrix to Chris Rock
This week, Eric and Daph debate what skills they would want to “matrix” upload into their brains, discuss Pedro Pascals freshness, and reveal what they thought about the new Chris Rock special “Outrage”.
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Episode 319 – James Gunn’s DC Universe and Wakanda Forever
Daph and Eric discuss the announcement from James Gunn regarding the future of the DCEU. Do any of the upcoming films excite them? Would they watch any of the shows slated for HBO? Is there still any reason to care? And on the Marvel side of town, what are their thoughts on Wakanda Forever?
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Episode 318 – Conspiracies, Last of Us, and YOU People
Eric and Daph catch up on their shows (Last of Us Ep3), movies(You People) and debate which conspiracy theories they think might be true. Daph also finds out who James Gunn is. Sit back relax and enjoy the show!
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Episode 317 – Let’s Talk About… “the Last of Us”
The Last of Us has been one of the most anticipated HBO shows of recent memory and received universal critical acclaim upon its release. Eric convinces Daph to watch the first episode which turns out to be Daph’s worst nightmares encompassed in one show. Let’s talk about it …
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Episode 316 : Let’s Talk About … Time Travel”
Eric and Daph J step into the Cave to contemplate the never-ending what if’s of … time travel. After having binged watched the Netflix series DARK, Eric and Daph try to unravel the chicken or the egg conundrum, and decide whether or not they would want to time travel at all. Naturally, Eric…
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Episode 315 – Coming Soon! (Dec 2022)
Dave and Eric return to the catalogs to see what new and exciting releases are heading our way just in time for the holiday season. Which books are making the wish-list, which ones make the must read list, and are there any blind buys or safe bets being added to the shelf? Enjoy the show...
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Episode 314 – Daniel Freedman
This week Daniel Freedman stops by the Cave for the first time to chat about his two recent Dark Horse books, “Kali” (illustrated by Robert Sammelin) and The Birdking (co-created with CROM). Daniel also shares with us his journey through various creative endeavours such as studying both fine art...
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Episode 313 – Top Ten Hidden Gems
This week Dave and Eric dig into their respective treasure troves of comics and find some of those classic comic goodies that sometimes get overlooked. How many of their choices have you already read, plan to read, or are going to end up buying after we list our top ten? Tune in, their are...
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Episode 312 – Take It or Leave It pt 2
Dave is on the hot seat again as Eric asks him the tough questions. Alan Moore or Grant Morrison? The Punisher or Death Stroke? And the one that still has Dave talking to himself, Kravens Last Hunt or Born Again?
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Episode 311 – The Questions Sessions
This week, Dave puts Eric in the hot seat for a “Random Questions” segment that take us into all kinds of fun territory. Whose art has grown on Eric the most over the years? What is the correct way to pronounce Superman’s foes name from the 5th dimension? Which freakish villains body would you...
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Episode 310 – The “DeMultiverse”!
J.M. DeMatteis returns to the Cave to announce and discuss the launch of his first Kickstarter project, “The DeMultiverse”. The DeMultiverse consists of four separate all-new, all-different comic books written by J.M. DeMatteis with a different artist for each project to match the genre, style…
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Episode 309 – “Coming Soon” in November 2022
This week, Eric and Dave go through their wish lists and book recommendations for collections being released in November 2022! Which books have we had our eyes on for years, which ones will be our blind buys based on good word of mouth, and which ones do we recommend to you? Tune in to find...
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Episode 308 – The “Annual” with Adam Chapman
Adam Chapman and Eric take their annual trip to the Rogers Centre to catch a good ol’ fashion baseball game. This particular game happened to be a historic evening, but as always, Adam and Eric travel down some fun fandom related tangents and personal stories. This one is all about Cracker Jacks,...
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Episode 307 – Comic Speakeasy IX
Dave and Eric meet up for a Speakeasy chat where they discuss a treasure trove of topics. This week, they look back on DC’s “Legends” mini series, discuss the power of 80’s X-Men, and what’s the secret to getting your kids into comics.
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Episode 306 – Top 10 Avengers Villains!
This week, Dave and Eric return for another top 10 list, this time counting down their favourite Avengers foes, and the some of the best stories that feature them. Who is the scariest villain? Who poses the biggest threat? Which atrocity was the most shocking? And who is the most redeemable? Tune...
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Episode 305 – BOMC The Mighty Thor “The Final Gauntlet”
Adam Chapman returns to the Cave for another book of the month club, this time traveling through the cosmos to hang out with the gods of Asgard. This BOMC is both the ending of an era (DeFalco/Frenz) and the beginning of a new one (Ron Marz/Bruce Zick). How does it all hold together after 30...
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Episode 304 – Story Time With Steve Mitchell
Steve Mitchell returns for the second half of our deep dive into comics and movie history. For this episode, Steve brings us back to his days as Dick Giordanos assistant during his tenure working at the legendary Continuity Studios, founded by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano. What was it like…
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Episode 303 – Coming Soon! (Collected Editions Oct 2022)
Bring out your shopping cart folks as Eric and Dave sift through upcoming releases and decide what to buy, what to recommend, and what to pass on! Which collected editions and omnibus make it to the register for the month of October 2022? Tune in and find out!
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Episode 302 – SPOTLIGHT on Ken Lashley
At this years Fan Expo, Eric had the opportunity to host and moderate a spotlight panel with the incomparable Ken Lashley. Ken is known for his work on Superman, Excalibur as well as X-Men. In the humble opinion of this podcasts host, Ken is the undisputed champion of sketch duels around the…
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Episode 301 – SPOTLIGHT on Mike Grell
This year at Fan Expo Canada, Eric had the honour of hosting a spotlight panel with legendary creator Mike Grell. Mike is most famous for his lengthy and definitive run on Green Arrow, Warlord with DC Comics, as well has his creator owned series Jon Sable.
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Episode 300 – J.M. DeMatteis
Legendary comic book creator, J.M. DeMatteis returns to the Cave for episode 300! For this visit, Eric and JMD discuss some of his most recent releases to hit shelves and asks plenty of questions about JMD’s classic Captain America run that he worked on alongside Mike Zeck and Paul Neary. As...
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Episode 299 – Let’s Talk About … Memories
On the cusp of episode 300, Lady Daph J returns to the Cave to catch up and reflect on some podcast memories, favourite movies based on true stories, and the potential future of the Cave of Solitude.
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Episode 298 – Take it or Leave it!
This week Eric puts Dave on the hot seat and tries to give him the Sophies Choice in regards to his comic collection. If you had to pick between Snyder and Capullo Batman vs Tom King and co. Batman, which Dark Knight do you want on your shelf? Or how about Busiek/Perez Avengers vs Grant...
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Episode 297 – Hollywood and Comics with Steve Mitchell
Film maker, comics and movie historian, Steve Mitchell returns to the Cave to talk nerdy with Eric. Steve shares insights into his award winning documentary “King Cohen”, about the life and creative endeavours of film maverick, Larry Cohen. Steve is also a long time comics professional, having…
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Episode 296 – Comic Speakeasy VIII
This week, Dave and Eric meet up at the “Speakeasy” and chat about cartoons that swear too much, why Valiant comics are so good, and whether or not they’ll ever be surprised at a modern Marvel or DC comic story ever again. Want to hear Daves mini review about a recent DC film? And does...
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Episode 295 – Loppin’ Heads with Andrew Maclean
Writer, artist and toy designer, Andrew Maclean of Head Lopper fame visits the Cave for the first time to chat with Eric Anthony. Andrew’s hit Image comics series, Head Lopper, is your classic fantasy/ sword and sorcery story that follows the adventures of Norgal, the Head Lopper and Agatha, the...
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Episode 294 – Comic Speakeasy VII
Eric and Dave of the Omniverse Comics Guide return for another “Speakeasy” session. This time around, Dave comes through with another 10 questions to ask Eric, including: which movie or comic have you been meaning to watch or read for over 10 years? If you had to pick between Han Solo or Indiana...
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Episode 293 – Catching Up with Kevin Boyd
Comic Cons have returned in full swing in a city near you and so many of those shows have the behind the scenes fingerprints of Kevin Boyd. Kevin is the comics programming co-ordinator for Fan Expo and this year one of its largest shows of the summer returns to our native city of Toronto, Canada....
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Episode 292 – BOMC- Green Lantern: Emerald Twilight / New Dawn
Adam Chapman of the Comics Shenanigans podcast returns to for another “Book of the Month Club”, this time traversing the universe and witnessing both the demise of a beloved hero, and the birth of new one. What made Hal Jordon turn on his teammates and the guardians of the Green Lantern Corp? And...
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