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Monkeys Fighting Robots
by Matthew Sardo
Join us for an inside look at the world of comic books and the evolution of the industry, hosted by Matthew Sardo. Send your comments and questions to [email protected]
Episodes
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What A Trump Second Term Means For Comic Books
Go create! See you at IC3 2025.
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Writer Joshua Williamson Talks About The World Of G.I. JOE
G.I. JOE #1 hits your local comic book shop on November 13th. The writer of the series, Joshua Williamson, sat down with Monkeys Fighting Robots to talk all things JOES and COBRA.
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What Does Destro Bring To The Energon Universe?
Destro #5 dropped this week from Skybound and Image Comics. Here are my quick thoughts before NYCC and interviews with the Energon Universe creators. About DESTRO #5: Destro. Cobra Commander. The Crimson Twins. The most dangerous powers in the Energon Universe are at war...but only one can win.…
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ABSOLUTE BATMAN #1 Is An Angry Peter Parker
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #1 drops today from DC Comics. An extremely talented creative team reinvents the Caped Crusader. Join me for an in-depth journey as I examine Scott Snyder's writing, Nick Dragotta's art, Frank Martin's colors, and Clayton Cowles's letterwork. Also, after you read this issue, come...
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Cliff Chiang Dominates TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #3
Welcome to the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast, episode 186! This week, we take a look at TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #3 from Jason Aaron, Cliff Chiang, and Shawn Lee. TMNT #3 hits your local comic book shop on October 23. Thanks for checking out the podcast; have a great week, and read more...
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John Cassaday...
Episode 185 - John Cassaday passed away on Monday. The older I get, the more death takes a toll on me. The microphone is my therapy, and it feels awkward and strange, but I need to express my grief. Our time on planet Earth is short; check in on your friends and family. - Matt Sardo...
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Comic Book Roundup Is Bad For The Comic Book Industry
Welcome to the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast, episode 184! This week, we take a look at Comic Book Roundup and its impact on the comic book industry. Thanks for checking out the podcast; have a great week, and read more comics! - Matt Sardo --------------------- Do you want me to review your...
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Ed Piskor, Indie Comics, and Conventions
Welcome to the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast, episode 183! This week, I reflect on Terrificon, Eddie P Con, the state of indie comics, and what's next. Thanks for checking out the podcast; have a great week, and read more comics! - Matt Sardo --------------------- Do you want me to review your...
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Cartoonist Jamie Jones Talks Comic Philosophy And His New Book
Welcome to the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast, episode 182! This week we have cartoonist Jamie Jones on the show to talk about his latest book - THE BABOON: TEMPLE OF ETERNAL LIFE. Head over to Crowdfundr to check it out. Jamie is a friend and a collaborator who loves to talk about the deeper...
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Reflection • SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW
The SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW season finale on Disney+ dropped on Thursday, and boy, was it something. I won’t spoil it for you if you haven’t watched it yet, but I did respect the creativity that went into the series. Translating a comic book into a show is tough, and when you break the fourth...
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S03E04 - Mare Of Easttown, Kickstarter End, and The Quarry
It is May 31, 2021, and if you are reading this, it means you have survived the apocalypse! I'm your host Matt Sardo, and boy did we have a week. Let's talk about it. Mare of Easttown finale. Kickstarter last days. The Quarry Disc Golf course Jamie Jones of Twitch! Thanks for checking out the...
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S03E03 - Nightwing, North Hollywood, and Disc Golf
It is May 23, 2021, and if you are reading this, it means you have survived the apocalypse! I'm your host Matt Sardo, and boy did I have a week. Let's talk about it. Tom Taylor's Nightwing run (79-80) Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead North Hollywood is a fine French film about skateboarding. Disc...
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S03E02: Mets, Covid, and man it was nice outside!
If you are reading this, it means you have survived the apocalypse! I'm your host Matt Sardo, and boy did I have a week. Let's talk about it. Mets vs Rays Covid bar crawl Mare of Easttown Bad Batch Rocket Launch Kickstarter Cross-promotion Thanks for checking out the podcast, have a great week…
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S03E01: Kickstarter, Comics, and Disc Golf
If you are reading this, it means you have survived the apocalypse! I'm back to talk with you about life, comics, and a bit of disc golf. Man, I'm such a nerd! Thanks for checking out the podcast, have a great week, and let me know if you read any great books on NCBD! -Matt Sardo Check out the...
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GAME OF THRONES vs WAR OF REALMS
This week is a conversation about the pros and cons of fandom in relationship to Game Of Thrones, War Of Realms, animated Batman: HUSH, and Robert Pattinson as Batman. About the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast: Never heard of Matt Sardo? For starters, he made the Kessel Run in less than 11…
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Tom King Is The American Version Of Grant Morrison
Scott Snyder and Jock's Batman Who Laughs #5 is out this week, and it made me think about my relationship with DC Comics writer Tom King. About the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast: Never heard of Matt Sardo? For starters, he made the Kessel Run in less than 11 parsecs. Prior to that, he gave Doc...
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Todd McFarlane's SPAWN #296 Vs. Jason Aaron's WAR OF REALM #3
There were many great books that came out this week, but what was the book which moved the needle. Matt Sardo talks about WAR OF REALMS #3, FALLEN WORLD #1, DCEASED #1, STRANGER THINGS: SIX #1, AND SPAWN #296. About the Monkeys Fighting Robots Podcast: Never heard of Matt Sardo? For starters, he...
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Review: THANOS #1 Is The Perfect Post-AVENGERS: ENDGAME Nightcap
THANOS #1 hits your local comic book store this week, and Matt Sardo, the founder of Monkeys Fighting Robots takes a stroll through the pages of the issue and reflects on the reading material in the aftermath of AVENGERS: ENDGAME. About THANOS #1 of 6: Writer - Tini Howard Artist - Ariel Olivetti...
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AVENGERS: ENDGAME Reflection - A Conversation About Emotions
AVENGERS: ENDGAME hits theaters this week and Matt Sardo, the founder of Monkeys Fighting Robots has a spoiler-free conversation about the film with you. AVENGERS: ENDGAME is an emotional rollercoaster that pays homage to all the Marvel Cinematic Universe films that have come before, and leaves…
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STAR WARS: RISE OF SKYWALKER Reaction
Matt Sardo gives his thoughts on the teaser for STAR WARS: RISE OF SKYWALKER. Did you like the teaser, comment with your thoughts.
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Episode 163: Mark Millar’s PRODIGY #1 VS Kieron Gillen’s DIE #1
Welcome to the 163 episode of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast, this week we review PRODIGY #1 and DIE #1 (Two amazing books you should add to your pull list immediately.) Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show. DIE #1 Written by Kieron Gillen with art by Stephanie Hans. DIE is a pitch-black...
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Episode 162: MISTER MIRACLE #12 Review By Tom King And Mitch Gerads
Welcome to the 162 episode of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast, this week we review MISTER MIRACLE #1 by Tom King and Mitch Gerads. Editor-in-Chief, Anthony Composto calls and talks with Matt about the epicness of the 12-issue mini-series. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show. Do you have…
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Episode 161: Review Grant Morrison's THE GREEN LANTERN #1
Welcome to the 161 episode of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast, this week we review THE GREEN LANTERN #1 by Grant Morrison. Assistant Editor, Manny Gomez calls and talks with Matt about the bizarre nature of Morrison's writing and the amazing art of Liam Sharp. Thanks for listening, and enjoy...
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Episode 160: HEROES IN CRISIS #2 Review - Talk Me Off The Ledge
Welcome to the 160 episode of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast, this week we review HEROES IN CRISIS #2 by Tom King. Editor-In-Chief, Anthony Composto calls in to talk Matt off the ledge after reading the book. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show. Do you have a question for the show?…
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Episode 159: U-GOD of Wu-Tang Clan Interview • THE ROOKIE Conversation
Welcome to the 159 episode of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast, this week we review THE ROOKIE starring Nathan Fillion, Spider-Geddon #2, and THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA. On the second half of the show U-God of the Wu-Tang Clan calls in to talk about life and his new book. Thanks for...
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Episode 158: DAREDEVIL Season 3 Review • Showrunner Erik Oleson Interview
Welcome to the 158 episode of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast, this week we review the first six episodes of DAREDEVIL Season 3, and on the second half of the show Erik Oleson the showrunner of the series takes part in a roundtable interview from New York Comic Con that we were part of.…
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Episode 157: Todd McFarlane Interview • NYCC Recap
Welcome back my friends, Episode 157 is ready for your consumption. This week Monkeys Fighting Robots reporter Roger Riddell interviews Todd McFarlane and we recap the best moments from New York Comic Con 2018. Did you go to NYCC? Let me know how your experience was. Thanks for taking the time to...
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Episode 156: Jimmy Palmiotti Interview • Justice League #9 Review
Welcome back my friends, Episode 156 is ready for your consumption. This week we talk with Jimmy Palmiotti and take a look at Scott Snyder's run on Justice League as issue 9 hits your local comic book store this week. After you read Justice League #9, come back and let us know what you thought of...
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Episode 155: Chris Burnham Interview • HEROES IN CRISIS Review
Welcome back to the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast! This week we chat about Tom King's Heroes in Crisis and artist Chris Burnham calls in to talk about his latest book DIE! DIE! DIE! written by Robert Kirkman of The Walking Dead fame. After you read Heroes in Crisis #1, come back and let us know...
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Interview: Robert Kirkman Talks About His New Series OBLIVION SONG
The creator of THE WALKING DEAD, Robert Kirkman has a new ongoing comic book series hitting your local comic book store on March 7, OBLIVION SONG. Kirkman talked with Monkeys Fighting Robots about monster design, writing style, the elements needed to make great Sci-fi, and his co-creator on the...
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Exclusive Interview: I, TONYA Producers Bryan Unkeless and Tom Ackerley
Welcome to a special edition of the Movie Show on Monkeys Fighting Robots. I, TONYA starring Margot Robbie hits theaters nationwide this week and here to talk about the film are producers Bryan Unkeless and Tom Ackerley. I, TONYA is a unique film and the two producers give you a behind-the-scenes...
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'Justice League' Interview With Ray Fisher aka Cyborg
'Justice League' is in theaters now, Ray Fisher took the time to chat with us about Cyborg. He is an expert on all things Cyborg from comics to the original animated series. Enjoy the interview and comment with your feedback. Thanks for listening.
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NYCC Interview: Todd McFarlane
If you were to ask the average comic book reader walking around New York Comic Con to list the most prominent creators of the modern age of comics, odds are the majority of them would include Todd McFarlane. Best known as one of the co-founders of Image Comics, where he created Spawn, McFarlane...
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Episode 134: 'Blade Runner 2049' Review and Interviews
Welcome to the Movie Show, today is a sci-fi spectacular with 'Blade Runner 2049.' The episode starts off with our reaction to the film, and then Warner Bros. gave us the complete press conference audio with cast and crew. Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 134 of the MOVIE SHOW by Monkeys...
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Episode 133: 'American Made' vs 'The Hero'
Welcome to the Movie Show, today is a pretty awesome show Tom Cruise’s 'American Made' comes out this week, ‘The Hero’ starring Sam Elliott is on iTunes and Managing Editor of Monkeys Fighting Robots Larry Taylor has some movie news for us. Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 133 of the MOVIE…
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Episode 132: 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' vs Fall Movie Preview
Welcome to the Movie Show, today is an exciting show with the 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' coming out this week and Managing Editor of Monkeys Fighting Robots, LarryTaylor is here to give his Fall movie preview. Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 132 of the MOVIE SHOW by Monkeys Fighting…
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IRMA: Four Pop Culture Writers Share Tales Of The Storm
Monkeys Fighting Robots is based out of Florida and four writers from the site share their experiences before, after, and during Hurricane Irma. 01:01 - Manny Gomez, Cape Coral 18:54 - Dewey Singleton, Tampa 35:55 - Ruben Diaz, Miami Thank you for listening - hope you and your family are safe. Do...
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Episode 131: 'It' - 'Crown Heights' - 'Chuck'
Welcome to the Movie Show, we have a jammed packed episode for you with three films that are powerful all in their own way: 'IT,' 'Crown Heights,' and 'Chuck' Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 131 of the MOVIE SHOW by Monkeys Fighting Robots is here. Episode Breakdown: 03:00 - 'It' Review…
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Bruce Campbell Interview - Sam & Bruce Netflix Show?
Welcome to a special edition of the Movie Show on Monkeys Fighting Robots. Today our guest is a legend and an all around good guy. His latest book ‘Hail to the Chin: Further Confessions of a B movie actor’ is available now. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation with Bruce Campbell. Do you...
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Comic Show Episode 7: Zack Kaplan Interview, Elsewhere Conflicts, Mech Cadet Yu Soars
Welcome to the seventh episode of the Comic Show by Monkeys Fighting Robots! Anthony and Matt have a lot to discuss with you today: Enter our NEW GODS contest. Zack Kaplan takes SciFi to the next level, Elsewhere #1 conflicts, and Mech Cadet Yu #1 soars. Buckle up, True Believers! Episode 7 of…
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Episode 6: X-Men Get A Soule, Lemire Hammers, Doom Patrol - Good or Garbage?
Welcome to the sixth episode of the Comic Show by Monkeys Fighting Robots! Anthony and Matt have a lot to discuss with you today: Is Doom Patrol good or hot garbage, does Charles Soule give one to Astonishing X-Men, there was a little convention last week that made some news, and Black Hammer #11...
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Episode 5: Royal City, Sabrina Chills, Spencer & Locke Debate, Generation Gone
Welcome to the fifth episode of the Comic Show by Monkeys Fighting Robots! Anthony and Matt have a lot to discuss with you today: Manny Gomez reports in on Archie Comics, is Spencer & Locke a ripoff, Generation Gone #1 is Matt's lowest-rated comic book ever, and Royal City #5 is our must-read of...
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Episode 4: Violent Love, Small Press Day, The Dark Knights, and Black Bolt
Welcome to the fourth episode of the Comic Show by Monkeys Fighting Robots! Anthony and Matt have a lot to discuss with you today: Gary Moloney covered Small Press Day in Dublin over the weekend, Black Bolt is a series that's making waves over at Marvel, Batman gets closer to METAL, and Violent...
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Episode 129: Best Films Of 2017 So Far...
The best films of 2017 so far... a list episode, ugh! But the reason you listen to us is because we take the road less traveled and keep you entertained. Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 129 of the MOVIE SHOW by Monkeys Fighting Robots is here. Episode Breakdown: EJ’s List: Surprise: Wonder...
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Episode 3: Sacred Creatures, Dad Superman, Howard Chaykin, Depressed Joker
Welcome to the third episode of the Comic Show by Monkeys Fighting Robots! Anthony and Matt have a lot to discuss with you today: Batman #26 with depressed Joker, Unholy Grail by Cullen Bunn, Dad Superman with beat writer Nick Enquist, our must-read Sacred Creatures #1 by Image Comics, and Howard...
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The Death of 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' - Episode 128
If you love popcorn flicks, you'll be satisfied with 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' but if you expect more from your superhero films - you will enjoy this conversation. Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 128 of the MOVIE SHOW by Monkeys Fighting Robots is here. Episode Breakdown: 09:10 'Baby Driver'...
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Episode 2: Black Magick, Peter Parker, and Legacy Chaos
Welcome to the second episode of the Comic Show by Monkeys Fighting Robots! Anthony and Matt have a lot to discuss with you today: Marvel Legacy, Black Magick #6, Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #1, How to fix the Fantastic Four, and MFR Anime Editor joins the show to talk about Boom!…
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Interview: Marvin Young aka 'Young MC'
Welcome to a special edition of the Monkeys Fighting Robots podcast. Today our guest is an epic musician, filmmaker, and solid entrepreneur. Back in 1988, Marvin Young, aka 'Young MC' released ‘Know How’ - today, the song is featured in Edgar Wright’s new film 'Baby Driver'. Meanwhile, Young is...
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Comic Show Introduction With Scott Snyder Interview - Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of the Comic Show by Monkeys Fighting Robots! We are very excited that you clicked a button to give us a listen. Anthony and Matt have taken two different journeys en route to their love of the comic book medium. Enjoy our first interview with comic book creator Scott...
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Why We Can't Have Nice Things: 'Transformers: The Last Knight' - Episode 127
There is no way to make 'Transformers: The Last Knight' a good film, so EJ and Matt have to work extra hard this week to entertain you. We hope you appreciate the effort. Strap yourself in buckaroos! Episode 127 of the MOVIE SHOW by Monkeys Fighting Robots is here. Do you want to be our SUPER-FAN...
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