Hey Kids, Comics!

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Hey Kids, Comics!

Hey Kids, Comics! is a semi-regular Internet Radio Show in which your hosts, Father and Son Andrew & Micheal Leyland, will pick an issue, story arc, creator or character from the myriad of comics available to talk about and dissect. It can be old or new, a major publisher or an indie, Superhero or Vertigo, heck, a TV show or novel - the sky's the limit as long as the Father & Son duo can find something to argure about. What makes us different from all the other comics podcasts? Glad you asked. We are 2 British people looking at an almost exclusively American art form with love, affection and with just a dollop of irreverance. New episodes appear ONLY on TWO TRUE FREAKS.com

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    HEY KIDS COMICS II 34 Ultimate Spider-Man Omnibus 3

    Micheal and Andrew look through the entire Ultimate Spider-Man 3 omnibus but has the bloom come off the rose?  

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    Hey Kids, Comics! 31 Christmas 2025

    A Good Christmas Day To Die Hard for Andrew and Micheal with a look at the unofficial Die hard 6 and a Golden Age Batman classic.    

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    Hey Kids, Comics! II 29 Criminal

    Andrew & Micheal look at CRIMINAL just in time for it to come to amazon prime.

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    HEY KIDS, COMICS! II 25 – Onwards To Our Noble Deaths

    Micheal and Andrew take a look at the Mange written and illustrated by Shigeru Mizuki and based on his experiences as a soldier participating in the New Guinea campaign during World War II, the epic, Onwards Towards Our Noble Deaths. https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/HEY-KIDS-COMICS-II-25-Onwards-To-Our-Noble-Death.mp3

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    Hey Kids, Comics! II 22 All-New Collector’s Edition

    Micheal and Andrew look at the Facsimile Editions of DC Comics ALL NEW COLLECTOR’S EDITIONS!

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    HEY KIDS COMICS II 19 Bond In Comics

    Micheal and Andrew take a look at the James Bond comics being published by Dynamite.  

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    HEY KIDS, COMICS! II 18 Xmas 2024

    Micheal and Andrew do their annual deep dive into what they got for Christmas. https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/HEY-KIDS-COMICS-II-19-XMAS-24.mp3

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    HEY KIDS COMICS II 16 What We’re Reading

    Micheal and Andrew take a look at what they are currently reading.

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    HEY KIDS COMICS II 15 Hellblazer Omnibus

    Micheal and Andrew look through the massive GARTH ENNIS Hellblazer Omnibus.

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    HEY KIDS COMICS II 14 Catwoman Lonely City

    After Clone Saga Shenanigans, Micheal and Andrew take a deep dive into the DC Black Label series, Catwoman – Lonely City.

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    HEY KIDS COMICS II 13 King Kirby

    Micheal & Andrew continue their look at The Clone Saga Omnibuses before turning their attention to some of comics legend, Jack ‘King’ Kirby’s lesser works.

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    Hey Kids, Comics! II 12 The Prisoner Shattered Visage

    After 15 minutes discussing The 25th Anniversary of THE PHANTOM MENACE, Andrew and micheal delve deep into the secrets of The Village as they look at DC Comics’ sequel to The Prisoner, Shattered Visage.

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    Hey Kids, Comics! II Superman Earth 1, Part 2

    Part 2 of Micheal and Andrew looking at Superman Earth 1, Volumes 1, 2 and 3.

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    Hey Kids, Comics! II Superman Earth 1, Part 1

    Micheal and Andrew look at the trilogy of philosophical blockbusters, SUPERMAN EARTH ONE, Volumes, 1, 2 and 3.    

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    Hey Kids Comics II 10 The Doom Patrol

    Micheal picks today’s topic, the recent 7 part DC Comics series, THE DOOM PATROL. Given Andrew knows very little about them, this proves to be an interesting topic.

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    HEY KIDS COMICS II 09 The Enfield Gang Massacre

    Andrew and Micheal take a look at the magnificent 6 part Image Comic series, The Enfield Gang Massacre. The conversation does not go how Andrew thought it would …

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    Hey Kids, Comics II! 008 Trek Apes

    Michael and Andrew see damn dirty apes on the Enterprise! It’s a madhouse when we take a STAR TREK to the PLANET OF THE APES!

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    HEY KIDS COMICS II 07 – GUNDAM

    Micheal takes Andrew into the world of the Gundam! Explanations about kid soldiers, epic battles, & giant robots ensue.

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    Hey Kids, Comics! Christmas Extravaganza 2023

    Micheal and Andrew look at the goodies they got for Christmas this year plus look at some of the best selling graphic novels of 2023 thanks to retailer, OK Comics.

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    Hey Kids, Comics II 005 Battle Action

    From 2000AD, Micheal and Andrew look at the recent return of the controversial BATTLE ACTION! Famously banned from publication, writer GARTH ENNIS and a variety of artists have brought it back, more inventive and better than before. Listen in,

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    Hey Kids, Comics II 004 Pulp

    Micheal and Andrew take a look at PULP, a one shot graphic novel from creators Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips.

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    Hey Kids, Comics II 003 The Marvel Age

    Micheal and Andrew return with a look at 3 classic comics from the Marvel Age; the first appearances of Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and The Avengers.

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    Hey Kids, Comics II 002 The Reign Of The Superman

    Micheal and Andrew are back with the 3rd part of the Death Of Superman trilogy!

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    Hey Kids, Comics! 01 World Without a Superman

    It’s the senses shattering full time return of Hey Kids, Comics! Older but no wider, Micheal and Andrew return, this time to look at World Without a Superman as the celebrated Death of Superman trilogy celebrates its 30th Birthday.  

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    Hey Kids, Comics! The Death Of Superman Encore Performance

    As a prelude to next week’s Return of Hey Kids, Comics!, Andrew and Micheal present a heavily edited version of their 2020 10th Anniversary Special looking at the 6 Part, Death Of Superman.  

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    Hey Kids Comics II – Welcome To The Jungle

    Micheal and Andrew return with a short message welcoming one and all back for more fun, frolics and half-baked opinions as they prepare for the full on Return of HEY KIDS, COMICS! *

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    Hey Kids, Comics! 2023

    Promo for the long awaited (by at least 5 people) return of Hey Kids, Comics! *

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    Palace Of Glittering Delights 218 – TALKING TREK WITH THE MILLENIALS 2

    In part 2 of Talking Trek with the Millennial’s, Andrew & Micheal discuss Star Trek Comics, Movies and The Next Generation.

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    Palace Of Glittering Delights 217 – TALKING STAR TREK WITH THE MILLENIALS

    For a special 2 part episode, Andrew is joined by his son Micheal, and his girlfriend Daina, for a discussion on the original STAR TREK. Ignore the socials, what do 2 twenty-somethings REALLY think of the show?

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    Hey Kids, Comics! CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA 2022

    Micheal and Andrew are back with the annual Hey Kids, Comics Christmas Extravaganza! Featuring Roy Castle, The Two Ronnies, David Bowie and Pan’s People!* This was recorded Christmas Day, 2022 and as such there may be some background noise, Peace and Goodwill to all. *  

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    HEY KIDS, COMICS! SPECIAL 039 FESTIVE SPECIAL 2021

    Micheal & Andrew are back! It’s the 2021 analysis and NOTHING is off the table. Spoilers Ahoy for EVERYTHING! Plus, ill considered opinions, Christmas Presents and incessant mockery of “Visionary Filmmakers!” Merry Christmas! *

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    Hey Kids, Comics! Special 38 – THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN

    10 years ago, 2 clueless chancers started their online ramblings about funny books and were promptly accused of crimes against seriousness. These men refused to become po-faced and retreated to the Internet underground. Today, still refusing to take any of this too seriously, they return as uninformed as ever. If [...]

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    Hey Kids, Comics! Special 37 – Emails 2020

    It’s a second BONUS episode! Remember the old DC COMICS Annuals that would have emails about last year’s annual? That’s what this is but separate from the show for people who skip the e-mail section! Some explicit language. HEY KIDS, COMICS! WILL RETURN

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    Hey Kids, Comics! Special 36 Xmas 2020

    Andrew & Micheal are BACK! Celebrating the year of the pandemic in fine form! The 2 Northern Chancers Return with an episode designed to infuriate and delight in equal measure. Discussion of Christmas Presents, The behind the scenes shenanigans on the Justice League, the future of cinema, Grant Morrison’s Batman, [...]

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    Two True Freaks Episode 510 – Comics Monthly Monday 71

    Welcome BACK to COMICS MONTHLY MONDAY! After nearly THREE YEARS, Michael Bailey, Scott Gardner and Chris Honeywell reconvene to catch up and get back to what they DO BEST – TALK COMICS! That’s right – not only do you get to catch up on the Freak’s comics consumption in the [...]

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    Tales of the Justice Society of America Presents: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Episode 2: Time and Time Again!

    From the Dawn of Man to the Great Disaster… and BEYOND! The End of the World Continues! In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Greatest Comic Book Event of All-Time, Michael Bailey and Scott H. Gardner bring you THE DEFINITIVE coverage of the Marv Wolfman, George Perez, and Dick [...]

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    Two True Freaks Episode 398 – Star Trek Monthly Monday 1701 Edition

    This month, Scott Gardner and Chris Honeywell serve up a JUMBO-SIZED helping of OLD SCHOOL STAR TREK! This month The Freaks answer some e-mails, reminisce about model kits past and go over some SCHWAG! THEN- The Freaks butt heads with their GREATEST FOE – SPACE HITLER! It’s PATTERNS OF FORCE, [...]

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    Two True Freaks Episode 389 – Star Wars Monthly Monday 58

    Join Scott Gardner and Chris Honeywell for STAR WARS MONTHLY MONDAY 58, a podcast dedicated to their LOVE OF STAR WARS COMICS! This month features NO Star Wars comics!! What is going on! Well, since Indiana Jones has been neglected the last few months, the Freaks have decided to offer [...]

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    Episode 381 – Comics Monthly Monday 56

    Hi! Chris Honeywell here! I could not make this episode and Paul Spataro and Dr. Bill Robinson were similarly indisposed, so what you lucky dogs get is 2 HOURS of PURE, UNADULTERATED comic talk between good buddies! Oh, sure, there’s no Get Chris To Read A Superhero Comic, but trust [...]

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    Episode 377 – Star Wars Monthly Monday 56

    Join Scott Gardner and Chris Honeywell as they explore the VAST UNIVERSE of Star Wars comics! This month The Freaks step back in time to look at Marvel Star Wars comics from around the edges of the main title. This time we get to see an adventure on a non-Hoth [...]

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    Two True Freaks! Episode 367 – Comics Monthly Monday #54

    LET’S TALK COMICS! Join hosts Chris Honeywell, Paul “Clunk” Spataro and Scott H. Gardner as they welcome the newest member of the DiManzicorp Podcasting Empire into the family – – Mr. Mike Voiles of “Mike’s Amazing World of Comics”! Mike is here to give us the skinny on his latest [...]

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    Episode 346 – Comics Monthly Monday 52

    Seeing as the new Man Of Steel movie is out and Michael Bailey has made his TRIUMPHANT RETURN – the rest of the crew decided to have throw a Superman themed episode of Comics Monthly Monday! In addition to Mike, you’ve got Dr. Bill Robinson, Paul Spataro and Chris Honeywell [...]

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    Two True Freaks! Episode 325 – Comics Monthly Monday #49

    “THE BEST COMIC BOOK PODCAST IN THE UNIVERSE!!” — as voted by Inmates Weekly Join hosts Scott H. Gardner, Michael Bailey, Paul Spataro, and Chris Honeywell for another BRAIN-FRAZZLING EPISODE of COMICS MONTHLY MONDAY!! This month, Paul picks up a Superman book from his childhood, Scott eagerly anticipates the resurrection [...]

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    Two True Freaks! Episode 324 – Star Trek Monthly Monday #49 – 1701-D Edition

    THE BEST STAR TREK PODCAST IN THE UNIVERSE FOR TNG AND TOS!! Join Scott Gardner and Chris Honeywell as they watch the final episode of season 2 – “SHADES OF GRAY”. Riker gets scratched by a HOSTILE PLANT which sends him into a CLIP-SHOW COMA! Will he drag us along [...]

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    Two True Freaks! Episode 313 – Comics Monthly Monday #47

    Join the DiManzicorp comics crew – Scott Gardner, Paul Spataro, Michael Bailey and Chris Honeywell as they talk over 3 HOURS worth of comics! Mike makes his own Superman calender – Scott bemoans lost promo posters and Chris sees his LCS evicted and then SAVED BY THE INTERNETS – Paul [...]

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    Episode 309 – Star Wars Monthly Monday 47

    Join Scott Gardner and Chris Honeywell as they WALLOW in the GLORY THAT IS STAR WARS! Scott recaps his MASSIVE CHRISTMAS HAUL while Chris GRINCHES IT UP. Find out when STAR WARS WEEKENDS happen this Summer! See Han Solo mete out some COSMIC JUSTICE, DIRTY HARRY-STYLE in Marvel Star Wars [...]

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    Episode 296 – Star Wars Monthly Monday 45

    Once again Chris Honeywell and the entity known as Scott Gardner bring you a HEAPIN’ HELPIN’ of Star Wars and Indiana Jones! Experience the EERIE PRESCIENCE of the Freaks as an article by Camille Paglia about George Lucas spurs a conversation about the artistic parallels between Lucas and Walt Disney [...]

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    The Funny Book Underbelly 5 – Lowest Comics Denominator

    This is definitely an episode that’s not safe for WORK, KIDS or any sane, rational type people. Join Johnny Bueno and Chris Honeywell as they plunge up Kieron Dwyer’s exquisitely tasteless LCD Comics! Seriously, there are graphic descriptions of graphic depictions in this episode so hold on to your FIRST [...]

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    Two True Freaks! Episode 276 – Star Wars Monthly Monday #43

    In which the Freaks anticipate STAR WARS CELEBRATION VI and reveal how the listeners have literally SAVED CHRIS’ ASS! Hear his PATHETIC SOB STORY! Then…. it’s on to the LEGENDARY MARVEL RUN OF STAR WARS COMICS! This time, we have a super-bonus set of comics – so huge that they [...]

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Hey Kids, Comics! is a semi-regular Internet Radio Show in which your hosts, Father and Son Andrew & Micheal Leyland, will pick an issue, story arc, creator or character from the myriad of comics available to talk about and dissect. It can be old or new, a major publisher or an indie, Superhero or Vertigo, heck, a TV show or novel - the sky's the limit as long as the Father & Son duo can find something to argure about. What makes us different from all the other comics podcasts? Glad you asked. We are 2 British people looking at an almost exclusively American art form with love, affection and with just a dollop of irreverance. New episodes appear ONLY on TWO TRUE FREAKS.com

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