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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>The Epic Marvel Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-epic-marvel-podcast</link><description><![CDATA[The Epic Marvel Podcast is the only podcast dedicated to Marvel Comics line of “Epic Collection” trades. Kurtis and a rotating series of co-hosts discuss bits of Marvel history featuring their incredible array of superheroes and comic creators.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4238547/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Leisure</category><copyright>Copyright Michael Cohen</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg</url><title>The Epic Marvel Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-epic-marvel-podcast</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:37:44 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Michael Cohen</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>The Epic Marvel Podcast is the only podcast dedicated to Marvel Comics line of “Epic Collection” trades. Kurtis and a rotating series of co-hosts discuss bits of Marvel history featuring their incredible array of superheroes and comic creators.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Epic Marvel Podcast is the only podcast dedicated to Marvel Comics line of “Epic Collection” trades. Kurtis and a rotating series of co-hosts discuss bits of Marvel history featuring their incredible array of superheroes and comic creators.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Leisure"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>b69c1bd6-39e0-5038-b191-692513186b6f</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Daredevil, Ep. 14a: The Hundred Heads of Ultron</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/daredevil-ep-14a-the-hundred-heads-of-ultron--41012293</link><description><![CDATA[This little stretch of Daredevil goes in some very weird territory. Animal slaughter farms, bio-engineered humans, a missing Inhuman child, an emotionally confused Ultron. How do these all fit together and does it all work?<br /><br />Issues discussed: Daredevil #271-277, Annual #5]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41012293</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2020 05:08:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41012293/2020_09_19_emp102_the_hundred_heads_of_ultron.mp3" length="71239382" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4e5cc5de-bd71-4c6e-a826-bc200873ac3b/4e5cc5de-bd71-4c6e-a826-bc200873ac3b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4e5cc5de-bd71-4c6e-a826-bc200873ac3b/4e5cc5de-bd71-4c6e-a826-bc200873ac3b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/4e5cc5de-bd71-4c6e-a826-bc200873ac3b/4e5cc5de-bd71-4c6e-a826-bc200873ac3b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This little stretch of Daredevil goes in some very weird territory. Animal slaughter farms, bio-engineered humans, a missing Inhuman child, an emotionally confused Ultron. How do these all fit together and does it all work?

Issues discussed:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This little stretch of Daredevil goes in some very weird territory. Animal slaughter farms, bio-engineered humans, a missing Inhuman child, an emotionally confused Ultron. How do these all fit together and does it all work?<br /><br />Issues discussed: Daredevil #271-277, Annual #5]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4457</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comics,daredevil,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Movie Special: Annie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-movie-special-annie--40958275</link><description><![CDATA[Doug and Steve return to talk about another 1980s movie classic, Annie! Not only do they watch the musical, but they also read the Marvel Comics adaptation! Interesting note, the comic is an adaptation of the movie which is an adaptation of the play which is an adaptation of the comic strip!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Marvel Super Special #23, Annie #1-2]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40958275</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:35:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40958275/2020_09_17_emp_movie14_annie.mp3" length="55898895" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fa92bb3f-f29f-4169-979f-3267caa1b2b8/fa92bb3f-f29f-4169-979f-3267caa1b2b8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fa92bb3f-f29f-4169-979f-3267caa1b2b8/fa92bb3f-f29f-4169-979f-3267caa1b2b8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fa92bb3f-f29f-4169-979f-3267caa1b2b8/fa92bb3f-f29f-4169-979f-3267caa1b2b8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Doug and Steve return to talk about another 1980s movie classic, Annie! Not only do they watch the musical, but they also read the Marvel Comics adaptation! Interesting note, the comic is an adaptation of the movie which is an adaptation of the play...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Doug and Steve return to talk about another 1980s movie classic, Annie! Not only do they watch the musical, but they also read the Marvel Comics adaptation! Interesting note, the comic is an adaptation of the movie which is an adaptation of the play which is an adaptation of the comic strip!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Marvel Super Special #23, Annie #1-2]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3454</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>annie,comics,littleorphanannie,marvel,podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Daredevil, Ep. 13b: Inferno</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/daredevil-ep-13b-inferno--40874016</link><description><![CDATA[Continuing our discussion about Nocenti's Daredevil, Adam and Kurtis reach the Inferno tie-in issues. How does Daredevil fare against actual devils and demons, including the son of Mephisto--Blackheart?<br /><br />Issues discussed: Daredevil #261-270]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40874016</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2020 05:03:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40874016/2020_09_12_emp101_inferno.mp3" length="68469094" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/507be2f4-f177-46e2-bd4a-20c3933286b3/507be2f4-f177-46e2-bd4a-20c3933286b3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/507be2f4-f177-46e2-bd4a-20c3933286b3/507be2f4-f177-46e2-bd4a-20c3933286b3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/507be2f4-f177-46e2-bd4a-20c3933286b3/507be2f4-f177-46e2-bd4a-20c3933286b3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Continuing our discussion about Nocenti's Daredevil, Adam and Kurtis reach the Inferno tie-in issues. How does Daredevil fare against actual devils and demons, including the son of Mephisto--Blackheart?

Issues discussed: Daredevil #261-270</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Continuing our discussion about Nocenti's Daredevil, Adam and Kurtis reach the Inferno tie-in issues. How does Daredevil fare against actual devils and demons, including the son of Mephisto--Blackheart?<br /><br />Issues discussed: Daredevil #261-270]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4240</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comics,daredevil,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Daredevil, Ep. 13a: A Touch of Typhoid</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/daredevil-ep-13a-a-touch-of-typhoid--40713813</link><description><![CDATA[In this week's episode, Kurtis and Adam read through and discuss the debut of Typhoid Mary in the pages of Ann Nocenti's Daredevil! Who is this new character and what is he beef with Matt Murdock? Only the Kingpin knows for sure! Plus, Epic Marvel Podcast Punisher co-host Chris joins the show to talk about the Daredevil/Punisher crossover!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40713813</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2020 06:22:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40713813/2020_09_04_emp100_a_touch_of_typhoid.mp3" length="86973922" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e1422ce-f69d-42c3-9ced-b1d481223fef/0e1422ce-f69d-42c3-9ced-b1d481223fef.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e1422ce-f69d-42c3-9ced-b1d481223fef/0e1422ce-f69d-42c3-9ced-b1d481223fef.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0e1422ce-f69d-42c3-9ced-b1d481223fef/0e1422ce-f69d-42c3-9ced-b1d481223fef.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this week's episode, Kurtis and Adam read through and discuss the debut of Typhoid Mary in the pages of Ann Nocenti's Daredevil! Who is this new character and what is he beef with Matt Murdock? Only the Kingpin knows for sure! Plus, Epic Marvel...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this week's episode, Kurtis and Adam read through and discuss the debut of Typhoid Mary in the pages of Ann Nocenti's Daredevil! Who is this new character and what is he beef with Matt Murdock? Only the Kingpin knows for sure! Plus, Epic Marvel Podcast Punisher co-host Chris joins the show to talk about the Daredevil/Punisher crossover!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5395</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comics,daredevil,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Black Widow, Ep. 1b: The Sting of the Widow</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-widow-ep-1b-the-sting-of-the-widow--40532015</link><description><![CDATA[This this episode, Kurtis and Pearce discuss the revamp of the Black Widow character and her own ongoing series in the pages of Amazing Adventures. How did the revamp affect her character? What things changed? What things remained? How do the changes work in the context of what came before? All this and more in this week's episode!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Amazing Spider-Man #86, Amazing Adventures #1-8, Daredevil #81]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40532015</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:34:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40532015/2020_08_27_emp99_sting_of_the_widow.mp3" length="59289457" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/381104b7-f2d3-4804-a775-9ea730ecdf54/381104b7-f2d3-4804-a775-9ea730ecdf54.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/381104b7-f2d3-4804-a775-9ea730ecdf54/381104b7-f2d3-4804-a775-9ea730ecdf54.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/381104b7-f2d3-4804-a775-9ea730ecdf54/381104b7-f2d3-4804-a775-9ea730ecdf54.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This this episode, Kurtis and Pearce discuss the revamp of the Black Widow character and her own ongoing series in the pages of Amazing Adventures. How did the revamp affect her character? What things changed? What things remained? How do the changes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This this episode, Kurtis and Pearce discuss the revamp of the Black Widow character and her own ongoing series in the pages of Amazing Adventures. How did the revamp affect her character? What things changed? What things remained? How do the changes work in the context of what came before? All this and more in this week's episode!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Amazing Spider-Man #86, Amazing Adventures #1-8, Daredevil #81]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3666</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blackwidow,comics,daredevil,marvel,spiderman,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Black Widow, Ep. 1a: Beware the Black Widow</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-widow-ep-1a-beware-the-black-widow--40446638</link><description><![CDATA[In this startling first episode, Kurtis and Pearce team-up to explore the origins of Black Widow in the pages of Tales of Suspense and Avengers! How did Stan, Roy and the gang evolve this character from Russian femme fatale to avenging super spy? This, and much more, discussed in this episode!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Tales of Suspense #52-53, 57, 64, Avengers #16, 29-30, 32-33, 36-39, 41-47, 57, 63-64, 76, Captain Marvel #12]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40446638</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2020 07:10:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40446638/2020_08_21_emp98_beware_the_black_widow.mp3" length="63670436" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f95e1e53-fe7e-4983-9ec2-86d4879e69c7/f95e1e53-fe7e-4983-9ec2-86d4879e69c7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f95e1e53-fe7e-4983-9ec2-86d4879e69c7/f95e1e53-fe7e-4983-9ec2-86d4879e69c7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/f95e1e53-fe7e-4983-9ec2-86d4879e69c7/f95e1e53-fe7e-4983-9ec2-86d4879e69c7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this startling first episode, Kurtis and Pearce team-up to explore the origins of Black Widow in the pages of Tales of Suspense and Avengers! How did Stan, Roy and the gang evolve this character from Russian femme fatale to avenging super spy?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this startling first episode, Kurtis and Pearce team-up to explore the origins of Black Widow in the pages of Tales of Suspense and Avengers! How did Stan, Roy and the gang evolve this character from Russian femme fatale to avenging super spy? This, and much more, discussed in this episode!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Tales of Suspense #52-53, 57, 64, Avengers #16, 29-30, 32-33, 36-39, 41-47, 57, 63-64, 76, Captain Marvel #12]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3941</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blackwidow,comics,marvel,marvelcomics</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Roy Thomas on What If...?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-roy-thomas-on-what-if--40354474</link><description><![CDATA[We are fortunate enough to spend some time with Roy Thomas talking about creating the fan-favourite series, What If...? and the issues he wrote in those early days! Listen to Roy talk about Conan in the 20th Century, the Marvel Bullpen as the FF, the Invaders, and more in this exclusive interview!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40354474</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2020 16:49:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40354474/2020_08_16_emp_exclusive062_roy_thomas.mp3" length="31616763" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c0ee7096-4be8-4c5f-ba60-e67e86664504/c0ee7096-4be8-4c5f-ba60-e67e86664504.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c0ee7096-4be8-4c5f-ba60-e67e86664504/c0ee7096-4be8-4c5f-ba60-e67e86664504.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/c0ee7096-4be8-4c5f-ba60-e67e86664504/c0ee7096-4be8-4c5f-ba60-e67e86664504.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are fortunate enough to spend some time with Roy Thomas talking about creating the fan-favourite series, What If...? and the issues he wrote in those early days! Listen to Roy talk about Conan in the 20th Century, the Marvel Bullpen as the FF, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are fortunate enough to spend some time with Roy Thomas talking about creating the fan-favourite series, What If...? and the issues he wrote in those early days! Listen to Roy talk about Conan in the 20th Century, the Marvel Bullpen as the FF, the Invaders, and more in this exclusive interview!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1933</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comics,marvel,roythomas,whatif</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Moon Knight, Ep. 3b: Final Rest</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/moon-knight-ep-3b-final-rest--40350282</link><description><![CDATA[We have at last come to the final episode of Moon Knight (until they release more Epic Colelctions, that is). In this episode, Kurtis and Eric discuss the final Doug Moench stories as well as the ones that follow leading up the the finale. How do they feel the series ended? You'll have to listen to find out!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Moon Knight #31-38]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40350282</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2020 06:47:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40350282/2020_08_15_emp97_final_rest.mp3" length="84486376" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0b6e32c1-e664-4633-8b35-0224ce44f11b/0b6e32c1-e664-4633-8b35-0224ce44f11b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0b6e32c1-e664-4633-8b35-0224ce44f11b/0b6e32c1-e664-4633-8b35-0224ce44f11b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0b6e32c1-e664-4633-8b35-0224ce44f11b/0b6e32c1-e664-4633-8b35-0224ce44f11b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We have at last come to the final episode of Moon Knight (until they release more Epic Colelctions, that is). In this episode, Kurtis and Eric discuss the final Doug Moench stories as well as the ones that follow leading up the the finale. How do they...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We have at last come to the final episode of Moon Knight (until they release more Epic Colelctions, that is). In this episode, Kurtis and Eric discuss the final Doug Moench stories as well as the ones that follow leading up the the finale. How do they feel the series ended? You'll have to listen to find out!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Moon Knight #31-38]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5246</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comics,marvel,moonknight,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Max Punisher, Ep. 3: Kitchen Irish</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-max-punisher-ep-3-kitchen-irish--40269754</link><description><![CDATA[Chris and Andy of the Collected Comics Library discuss the Irish mob and Frank's connection to the horrific events that involved many mobsters and $10 million dollars!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Punisher (2004) #7-12]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40269754</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:16:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40269754/2020_08_10_emp_max03_kitchen_irish.mp3" length="75894521" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/232a8967-c435-4203-8f71-d91876a4f1dd/232a8967-c435-4203-8f71-d91876a4f1dd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/232a8967-c435-4203-8f71-d91876a4f1dd/232a8967-c435-4203-8f71-d91876a4f1dd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/232a8967-c435-4203-8f71-d91876a4f1dd/232a8967-c435-4203-8f71-d91876a4f1dd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chris and Andy of the Collected Comics Library discuss the Irish mob and Frank's connection to the horrific events that involved many mobsters and $10 million dollars!

Issues discussed: Punisher (2004) #7-12</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chris and Andy of the Collected Comics Library discuss the Irish mob and Frank's connection to the horrific events that involved many mobsters and $10 million dollars!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Punisher (2004) #7-12]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4707</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comics,garthennis,marvel,marvelmax,punisher,punishermax</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Moon Knight, Ep. 3a: Hit It!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/moon-knight-ep-3a-hit-it--40201963</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Eric bid farewell to Bill Sienkiewicz and they discuss the last few issues of his amazing run on Moon Knight! Join them as they try to make sense of the multiple personality issue and whether or not Moon Knight actually has any moon powers! Plus, studies in composition, the use of werewolves in comics and how writers other than Doug Moench handle Moony!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Moon Knight #24-30]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40201963</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2020 00:00:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40201963/2020_08_07_emp96_hit_it_96kbps.mp3" length="66671827" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d18a6ee1-9792-4dff-adeb-05a248d12cf2/d18a6ee1-9792-4dff-adeb-05a248d12cf2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d18a6ee1-9792-4dff-adeb-05a248d12cf2/d18a6ee1-9792-4dff-adeb-05a248d12cf2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d18a6ee1-9792-4dff-adeb-05a248d12cf2/d18a6ee1-9792-4dff-adeb-05a248d12cf2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis and Eric bid farewell to Bill Sienkiewicz and they discuss the last few issues of his amazing run on Moon Knight! Join them as they try to make sense of the multiple personality issue and whether or not Moon Knight actually has any moon powers!...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis and Eric bid farewell to Bill Sienkiewicz and they discuss the last few issues of his amazing run on Moon Knight! Join them as they try to make sense of the multiple personality issue and whether or not Moon Knight actually has any moon powers! Plus, studies in composition, the use of werewolves in comics and how writers other than Doug Moench handle Moony!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Moon Knight #24-30]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5496</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comics,marvel,moonknight,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jan-Apr 2021 Epic Collection Announcements</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jan-apr-2021-epic-collection-announcements--40145308</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis had the privileged of being on the Near Mint Condition livestream with Omar Valdivieso to talk about the new and upcoming Epic Collections, Complete Collections, and even Marvel Masterworks that are coming in January to April of 2021! This is the audio from that session, for your listening pleasure!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40145308</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:22:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40145308/2020_08_04_epic_announcements.mp3" length="50206337" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis had the privileged of being on the Near Mint Condition livestream with Omar Valdivieso to talk about the new and upcoming Epic Collections, Complete Collections, and even Marvel Masterworks that are coming in January to April of 2021! This is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis had the privileged of being on the Near Mint Condition livestream with Omar Valdivieso to talk about the new and upcoming Epic Collections, Complete Collections, and even Marvel Masterworks that are coming in January to April of 2021! This is the audio from that session, for your listening pleasure!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4122</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comics,epiccollection,marvel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Transformers, Ep. 4: The Underbase Saga</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/transformers-ep-4-the-underbase-saga--40092497</link><description><![CDATA[Continuing on the special series of episodes looking at the original G-1 Transformers comics from Marvel, Peter and Kurtis discuss the return of Optimus Prime, the inclusion of the Headmasters on Earth, the destruction of many, many robots, and the special Transformer tourist resort for humans. Plus, the 4-part Underbase Saga!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Transformers #39-50]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40092497</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2020 07:28:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40092497/2020_07_30_emp95_the_underbase_saga_96kbps.mp3" length="69436057" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Continuing on the special series of episodes looking at the original G-1 Transformers comics from Marvel, Peter and Kurtis discuss the return of Optimus Prime, the inclusion of the Headmasters on Earth, the destruction of many, many robots, and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Continuing on the special series of episodes looking at the original G-1 Transformers comics from Marvel, Peter and Kurtis discuss the return of Optimus Prime, the inclusion of the Headmasters on Earth, the destruction of many, many robots, and the special Transformer tourist resort for humans. Plus, the 4-part Underbase Saga!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Transformers #39-50]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5730</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autobots,bumblebee,comics,decepticons,marvel,marvelcomics,megatron,optimusprime,transformers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crossover Special: Batman &amp; Captain America</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossover-special-batman-captain-america--40020874</link><description><![CDATA[John Byrne brings together a team-up of epic proportions! Batman & Captain America was the start of a whole new universe that Byrne continued past this initial crossover. How did it all get started? How does this book stack up against other crossovers? Does Byrne benefit from doing the writing, penciling, inking and lettering by himself? All of this and more is discussed in this Epic Marvel Crossover episode, brought to you by Will and Jim!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Batman & Captain America]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40020874</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:21:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40020874/2020_07_25_emp_crossover10_batman_captainamerica_96kbps.mp3" length="62298929" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>John Byrne brings together a team-up of epic proportions! Batman &amp; Captain America was the start of a whole new universe that Byrne continued past this initial crossover. How did it all get started? How does this book stack up against other...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Byrne brings together a team-up of epic proportions! Batman & Captain America was the start of a whole new universe that Byrne continued past this initial crossover. How did it all get started? How does this book stack up against other crossovers? Does Byrne benefit from doing the writing, penciling, inking and lettering by himself? All of this and more is discussed in this Epic Marvel Crossover episode, brought to you by Will and Jim!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Batman & Captain America]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5195</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>batman,captainamerica,comics,johnbyrne,marvel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Avengers, Ep. 4b: When Strikes the Squadron Sinister</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/avengers-ep-4b-when-strikes-the-squadron-sinister--39926644</link><description><![CDATA[This episode is the conclusion to our six-week long journey through the early days of the Avengers! The discussion in this episode revolves around the rotating cast of Avengers, the introduction to new super teams like Squadron Sinister and the Zodiac, the incredible work of Arkon, the return of the Sons of Serpents and their agenda to promote hate and racism through media, and the origins of the Black Knight's Ebony Blade!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Avengers #69-76, Marvel Super-Heroes #17]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39926644</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:49:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39926644/2020_07_23_emp94_when_strikes_the_squadron_supreme_96kbps.mp3" length="69883323" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode is the conclusion to our six-week long journey through the early days of the Avengers! The discussion in this episode revolves around the rotating cast of Avengers, the introduction to new super teams like Squadron Sinister and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is the conclusion to our six-week long journey through the early days of the Avengers! The discussion in this episode revolves around the rotating cast of Avengers, the introduction to new super teams like Squadron Sinister and the Zodiac, the incredible work of Arkon, the return of the Sons of Serpents and their agenda to promote hate and racism through media, and the origins of the Black Knight's Ebony Blade!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Avengers #69-76, Marvel Super-Heroes #17]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5769</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>avengers,captainamerica,comics,hawkeye,ironman,marvel,marvelcomics,scarletwitch,superheroes,thor</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Movie Special: Howard the Duck</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-movie-special-howard-the-duck--39853672</link><description><![CDATA[You never thought you'd get an episode of the Epic Marvel Podcast that described the make up of a duck's genitals, did you? Well, you get all this and more in this episode about the Howard the Duck movie! Steve and Doug discuss the great and not-so-great aspects of this b-movie and compare it to the Marvel comic adaptation!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Marvel Super Special #41, Howard the Duck: The Movie #1-3]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39853672</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 03:38:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39853672/2020_07_19_emp_movie13_howardtheduck.mp3" length="51033577" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You never thought you'd get an episode of the Epic Marvel Podcast that described the make up of a duck's genitals, did you? Well, you get all this and more in this episode about the Howard the Duck movie! Steve and Doug discuss the great and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You never thought you'd get an episode of the Epic Marvel Podcast that described the make up of a duck's genitals, did you? Well, you get all this and more in this episode about the Howard the Duck movie! Steve and Doug discuss the great and not-so-great aspects of this b-movie and compare it to the Marvel comic adaptation!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Marvel Super Special #41, Howard the Duck: The Movie #1-3]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3149</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comics,howardtheduck,marvel,marvelcomics,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Avengers, Ep. 4a: Behold...the Vision!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/avengers-ep-4a-behold-the-vision--39785314</link><description><![CDATA[This issues discussed in this Avengers episode chronicle the debut of the Vision, the master plan of Ultron-5, the wedding of Wasp and Yellowjacket, and the transformation of Hawkeye into Goliath! And if that isn't enough, we get Wakanda worldbuilding, a Dr. Strange team-up, and Hawkeye's mysterious past! Plus, great art from Buscema, Colan and Windsor-Smith! So much to talk about, and Kurtis and Chris cover it all!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Avengers #57-68]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39785314</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2020 21:57:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39785314/2020_07_15_emp93_behold_the_vision.mp3" length="88225486" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This issues discussed in this Avengers episode chronicle the debut of the Vision, the master plan of Ultron-5, the wedding of Wasp and Yellowjacket, and the transformation of Hawkeye into Goliath! And if that isn't enough, we get Wakanda...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This issues discussed in this Avengers episode chronicle the debut of the Vision, the master plan of Ultron-5, the wedding of Wasp and Yellowjacket, and the transformation of Hawkeye into Goliath! And if that isn't enough, we get Wakanda worldbuilding, a Dr. Strange team-up, and Hawkeye's mysterious past! Plus, great art from Buscema, Colan and Windsor-Smith! So much to talk about, and Kurtis and Chris cover it all!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Avengers #57-68]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5479</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>avengers,captainamerica,comics,hawkeye,ironman,marvel,marvelcomics,superheroes,thor,vision</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Avengers, Ep. 3b: The Masters of Evil</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/avengers-ep-3b-the-masters-of-evil--37829046</link><description><![CDATA[More Avengers talk is headed your way as Chris and Kurtis discuss the new and improved Masters of Evil, the introduction of the Collector, the return of Kang, and a crossover with the X-Men (featuring X-Men co-host Jared!)<br /><br />Issues discussed: Avengers #51-56, Annual #2, X-Men #45, Not Brand Echh #5, 8]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37829046</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 22:22:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/37829046/2020_07_08_emp92_the_masters_of_evil_96kbps.mp3" length="75127663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>More Avengers talk is headed your way as Chris and Kurtis discuss the new and improved Masters of Evil, the introduction of the Collector, the return of Kang, and a crossover with the X-Men (featuring X-Men co-host Jared!)

Issues discussed: Avengers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[More Avengers talk is headed your way as Chris and Kurtis discuss the new and improved Masters of Evil, the introduction of the Collector, the return of Kang, and a crossover with the X-Men (featuring X-Men co-host Jared!)<br /><br />Issues discussed: Avengers #51-56, Annual #2, X-Men #45, Not Brand Echh #5, 8]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6206</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>avengers,captainamerica,ironman,marvel,marvelcomics,superheroes,thor,xmen</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Max Punisher, Ep. 2: In the Beginning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-max-punisher-ep-2-in-the-beginning--36067575</link><description><![CDATA[Chris and Andy of the Collected Comics Library return for another installment of Punisher Max! In this episode, they talk about the first storyarc, on issue at a time! Join them as they discuss all the gory details!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Punisher (2004) #1-6]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36067575</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2020 07:02:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/36067575/2020_07_04_emp_max02_in_the_beginning_96kbps.mp3" length="72457021" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chris and Andy of the Collected Comics Library return for another installment of Punisher Max! In this episode, they talk about the first storyarc, on issue at a time! Join them as they discuss all the gory details!

Issues discussed: Punisher (2004) #1-6</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chris and Andy of the Collected Comics Library return for another installment of Punisher Max! In this episode, they talk about the first storyarc, on issue at a time! 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New villains show up (Red Guardian, Typhon) and old villains return (Super-Adaptoid, Diablo), plus--The Mandarin gathers together a whole bunch of Avengers antagonists, the beginning of a long Magneto saga, and the debut of Dane Whitman as the Black Knight! There is so much to discuss in this episode, so you'd better get listening!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Avengers #41-50, Annual #1]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35307796</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 02:25:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/35307796/2020_07_01_emp91_the_black_knight_rides_again.mp3" length="91806748" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The adventure continues as Chris and Kurtis plow their way through the early days of Roy Thomas's Avengers! 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There is so much to discuss in this episode, so you'd better get listening!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Avengers #41-50, Annual #1]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5703</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>avengers,blackknight,blackwidow,captainamerica,comics,hawkeye,ironman,marvel,superheroes,thor</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crossover Special: Silver Surfer/Superman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossover-special-silver-surfer-superman--34072072</link><description><![CDATA[The Man of Steel meets the Sentinel of the Skyways, and Will and Jim are your guides through this monumental crossover! Join them as they discuss the highs and lows, the similarities to recently discussed crossovers, and the team-up we never realized we wanted--Impossible Man and Mr. Mxyzptlk!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Silver Surfer/Superman]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34072072</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2020 05:10:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/34072072/2020_06_27_emp_crossover09_silversurfer_superman.mp3" length="67255034" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Man of Steel meets the Sentinel of the Skyways, and Will and Jim are your guides through this monumental crossover! Join them as they discuss the highs and lows, the similarities to recently discussed crossovers, and the team-up we never realized...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Man of Steel meets the Sentinel of the Skyways, and Will and Jim are your guides through this monumental crossover! Join them as they discuss the highs and lows, the similarities to recently discussed crossovers, and the team-up we never realized we wanted--Impossible Man and Mr. Mxyzptlk!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Silver Surfer/Superman]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4166</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comics,dccomics,georgeperez,marvel,podcast,ronlim,silversurfer,superheroes,superman</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Avengers, Ep. 2b: The Torment and the Triumph</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/avengers-ep-2b-the-torment-and-the-triumph--32572310</link><description><![CDATA[Let's all join Kurtis and Chris for their continuing journey through early Avengers issues! This episode tackles the first few issues of Roy Thomas's legendary take on the Earth's Mightiest Heroes! The discussion revolves around Greek history, science-fiction, racism, romance, and the art of Don Heck!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Avengers #31-40]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32572310</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 05:36:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/32572310/2020_06_22_emp90_the_torment_and_the_triumph.mp3" length="80177727" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Let's all join Kurtis and Chris for their continuing journey through early Avengers issues! This episode tackles the first few issues of Roy Thomas's legendary take on the Earth's Mightiest Heroes! The discussion revolves around Greek history,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Let's all join Kurtis and Chris for their continuing journey through early Avengers issues! This episode tackles the first few issues of Roy Thomas's legendary take on the Earth's Mightiest Heroes! The discussion revolves around Greek history, science-fiction, racism, romance, and the art of Don Heck!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Avengers #31-40]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4975</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antman,avengers,blackwidow,comics,hawkeye,ironman,marvel,marvelcomics,superheroes,thor</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Movie Special: Transformers: The Movie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-movie-special-transformers-the-movie--31980681</link><description><![CDATA[For their special one-year anniversary episode, Steve and Doug are joined by Transformers co-hosts Kurtis and Peter for a rousing discussion about Transformers: The Movie and the three-part Marvel Comics adaptation! Join them as they talk about the film, the soundtrack, and the many differences with the comics!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Transformers: The Movie #1-3]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31980681</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 22:01:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/31980681/2020_06_17_emp_movie12_transformers.mp3" length="102988331" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For their special one-year anniversary episode, Steve and Doug are joined by Transformers co-hosts Kurtis and Peter for a rousing discussion about Transformers: The Movie and the three-part Marvel Comics adaptation! Join them as they talk about the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For their special one-year anniversary episode, Steve and Doug are joined by Transformers co-hosts Kurtis and Peter for a rousing discussion about Transformers: The Movie and the three-part Marvel Comics adaptation! Join them as they talk about the film, the soundtrack, and the many differences with the comics!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Transformers: The Movie #1-3]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6403</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>autobots,comics,decepticons,donperlin,marvel,marvelcomics,megatron,optimusprime,ralphmacchio,transformers,unicron</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Avengers, Ep. 2a: Once an Avenger</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/avengers-ep-2a-once-an-avenger--31050964</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Chris return to the early issues of the Avengers to discuss the team as they grow into a formidable force! The team is now Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, and in this volume we see the return of the Wasp and Giant-Man, now called Goliath! Plenty of villains, plenty of fun!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Avengers #21-30]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31050964</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:28:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/31050964/2020_06_16_emp89_once_an_avenger.mp3" length="79352558" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis and Chris return to the early issues of the Avengers to discuss the team as they grow into a formidable force! The team is now Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, and in this volume we see the return of the Wasp and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis and Chris return to the early issues of the Avengers to discuss the team as they grow into a formidable force! The team is now Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, and in this volume we see the return of the Wasp and Giant-Man, now called Goliath! Plenty of villains, plenty of fun!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Avengers #21-30]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4923</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antman,avengers,blackwidow,captainamerica,comics,donheck,hawkeye,ironman,marvel,marvelcomics,roythomas,stanlee,superheroes,thor</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Max Punisher, Ep. 1: Born</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-max-punisher-ep-1-born--29858688</link><description><![CDATA[And lo! A new series is born! Chris and Andy of the Collected Comics Library begin a brand new series all about Punisher Max, the R-rated comic series by Garth Ennis! In this premiere episode, they talk about the origins of the character as told in the 4-issue mini series, Born! Hold onto your butts because this will be one wild ride!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Born #1-4]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29858688</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:48:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/29858688/2020_06_07_emp_max01_born.mp3" length="68410601" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>And lo! A new series is born! Chris and Andy of the Collected Comics Library begin a brand new series all about Punisher Max, the R-rated comic series by Garth Ennis! In this premiere episode, they talk about the origins of the character as told in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[And lo! A new series is born! Chris and Andy of the Collected Comics Library begin a brand new series all about Punisher Max, the R-rated comic series by Garth Ennis! In this premiere episode, they talk about the origins of the character as told in the 4-issue mini series, Born! Hold onto your butts because this will be one wild ride!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Born #1-4]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4238</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comicbooks,comics,garthennis,marvel,marvelmax,punisher,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fantastic Four, Ep. 1b: A Visit with the Fantastic Four</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fantastic-four-ep-1b-a-visit-with-the-fantastic-four--28418495</link><description><![CDATA[Continuing on with the conversation about the early days of the Marvel Universe, Kurtis and Eric take a look at the remaining issues in the first FF Epic Collection and talk about the new villains, such as The Red Ghost, The Thinker and The Impossible Man, the use of returning villains like Dr. Doom and Namor, as well as the introduction of the Watcher and the cosmic universe.<br /><br />Issues discussed: Fantastic Four #10-18]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28418495</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 07:38:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/28418495/2020_05_27_emp88_a_visit_with_the_fantastic_four.mp3" length="83461580" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Continuing on with the conversation about the early days of the Marvel Universe, Kurtis and Eric take a look at the remaining issues in the first FF Epic Collection and talk about the new villains, such as The Red Ghost, The Thinker and The Impossible...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Continuing on with the conversation about the early days of the Marvel Universe, Kurtis and Eric take a look at the remaining issues in the first FF Epic Collection and talk about the new villains, such as The Red Ghost, The Thinker and The Impossible Man, the use of returning villains like Dr. Doom and Namor, as well as the introduction of the Watcher and the cosmic universe.<br /><br />Issues discussed: Fantastic Four #10-18]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5223</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comicbooks,comics,fantasticfour,jackkirby,marvel,stanlee</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crossover Special: JLA/Avengers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossover-special-jla-avengers--28005905</link><description><![CDATA[It's the event that was decades in the making! The ultimate crossover between Marvel and DC's two biggest teams! JLA/Avengers took the comic world by storm and was a benchmark for cross-company crossovers! Will and Jim pick apart the history, the creative team, the story and the excitement to see what makes this crossover work, and what doesn't!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28005905</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 00:31:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/28005905/2020_05_21_emp_crossover08_jla_avengers.mp3" length="86652345" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's the event that was decades in the making! The ultimate crossover between Marvel and DC's two biggest teams! JLA/Avengers took the comic world by storm and was a benchmark for cross-company crossovers! Will and Jim pick apart the history, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's the event that was decades in the making! The ultimate crossover between Marvel and DC's two biggest teams! JLA/Avengers took the comic world by storm and was a benchmark for cross-company crossovers! Will and Jim pick apart the history, the creative team, the story and the excitement to see what makes this crossover work, and what doesn't!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>avengers,comics,dc,dccomics,jla,justiceleague,marvel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Don Glut on What If...?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-don-glut-on-what-if--27618816</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the wonderful world of "Dinosaur" Don Glut! Don's career in the entertainment industry crosses every medium, genre and job that you can imagine! his comic book work is just a drop in the bucket, but we were able to make an hour long interview out of it! Join us as we talk about writing What If...?, Invaders and Captain America, as well as other Marvel related productions that he has been a part of over the years!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27618816</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2020 23:45:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/27618816/2020_05_17_emp_exclusive061_don_glut.mp3" length="57376334" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to the wonderful world of "Dinosaur" Don Glut! Don's career in the entertainment industry crosses every medium, genre and job that you can imagine! his comic book work is just a drop in the bucket, but we were able to make an hour long...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the wonderful world of "Dinosaur" Don Glut! Don's career in the entertainment industry crosses every medium, genre and job that you can imagine! his comic book work is just a drop in the bucket, but we were able to make an hour long interview out of it! Join us as we talk about writing What If...?, Invaders and Captain America, as well as other Marvel related productions that he has been a part of over the years!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3547</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comicbooks,comics,donglut,marvel,whatif</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Movie Special: Close Encounters of the Third Kind</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-movie-special-close-encounters-of-the-third-kind--26302765</link><description><![CDATA[Podcasting from a more than adequate social distance, Doug and Steve are back to talk about the Steven Spielberg classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind! What makes this film stand the test of time? And does the comic adaptation by Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson do an adequate job of retaining the magic and mystery?<br /><br />Issues discussed: Marvel Super Special #3]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26302765</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:59:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26302765/2020_04_28_emp_movie10_closeencounters.mp3" length="39200875" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Podcasting from a more than adequate social distance, Doug and Steve are back to talk about the Steven Spielberg classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind! What makes this film stand the test of time? And does the comic adaptation by Archie Goodwin...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Podcasting from a more than adequate social distance, Doug and Steve are back to talk about the Steven Spielberg classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind! What makes this film stand the test of time? And does the comic adaptation by Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson do an adequate job of retaining the magic and mystery?<br /><br />Issues discussed: Marvel Super Special #3]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2408</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>archiegoodwin,closeencounters,closeencountersofthethirdkind,comics,marvel,marvelcomics,movies,waltsimonson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Not Brand Echh, Ep. 2: The Bad Guys Win!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-brand-echh-ep-2-the-bad-guys-win--26057829</link><description><![CDATA[Greg Russell and Kurtis return to Marvel's humour mag of the 1960s, Not Brand Echh! Together, they meticulously dissect every panel, explaining and discussing every cultural reference they can! Are you able to stomach a whole two hours of this garbage? We want to see you try!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Not Brand Echh #3-4]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26057829</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2020 06:39:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26057829/2020_04_25_emp87_the_bad_guys_win_96kbps.mp3" length="78098228" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Greg Russell and Kurtis return to Marvel's humour mag of the 1960s, Not Brand Echh! Together, they meticulously dissect every panel, explaining and discussing every cultural reference they can! Are you able to stomach a whole two hours of this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Greg Russell and Kurtis return to Marvel's humour mag of the 1960s, Not Brand Echh! Together, they meticulously dissect every panel, explaining and discussing every cultural reference they can! Are you able to stomach a whole two hours of this garbage? We want to see you try!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Not Brand Echh #3-4]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6454</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comics,daredevil,hulk,marvel,notbrandechh,spiderman,superheroes,xmen</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Gerry Conway on Marvel Monsters of the 70s</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-gerry-conway-on-marvel-monsters-of-the-70s--25811114</link><description><![CDATA[Writer Gerry Conway returns to the show to talk about the Comic Code Authority and the events that led to the Code becoming more irrelevant and ushering in a new era of Marvel Comics! 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The very first cross-company superhero team was Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man in 1976 and it was give the super-sized treatment for this action packed "battle of the century"! Does it hold up over time? Are there better crossovers out there? Is it worth the paper it's printed on? Listen and find out!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man #1]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25164909</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 22:25:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25164909/2020_04_08_emp_crossover07_superman_spiderman.mp3" length="74321887" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Will and Jim are back to discuss the very first meeting of two universes! The very first cross-company superhero team was Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man in 1976 and it was give the super-sized treatment for this action packed "battle of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Will and Jim are back to discuss the very first meeting of two universes! The very first cross-company superhero team was Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man in 1976 and it was give the super-sized treatment for this action packed "battle of the century"! Does it hold up over time? Are there better crossovers out there? Is it worth the paper it's printed on? 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You won't want to miss this discussion about the start of one of modern literature's greatest mythologies!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24771027</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 07:47:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24771027/2020_04_03_emp86_worlds_greatest_comic_magazine_96kbps.mp3" length="59682562" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Here is where it all begins! Kurtis and Eric discuss the issues that introduce the Marvel Universe! The origin of the Fantastic Four! The first appearances of Dr. Doom, Namor, Mole Man, Puppet Master and more! You won't want to miss this discussion...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here is where it all begins! Kurtis and Eric discuss the issues that introduce the Marvel Universe! The origin of the Fantastic Four! The first appearances of Dr. Doom, Namor, Mole Man, Puppet Master and more! You won't want to miss this discussion about the start of one of modern literature's greatest mythologies!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4976</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comicbooks,comics,fantasticfour,jackkirby,marvel,marvelcomics,stanlee,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What If...?, Ep. 1a: What if the Avengers Had Never Been?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-ep-1a-what-if-the-avengers-had-never-been--24495981</link><description><![CDATA[Over on the Epic Marvel Podcast Facebook page, Kurtis has been livestreaming an issue of What If...? every day! He will continue to do so throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode is a compilation of some of those livestream episodes and features the following stories:<br /><br />What if Spider-Man had Joined the Fantastic Four?<br />What if the Hulk had the Brain of Bruce Banner?<br />What if the Avengers had Never Been?<br />What if the Invaders had Stayed Together After World War Two?<br />What if Captain America hadn't vanished During World War Two?<br />What if the Fantastic Four had Different Super-Powers?<br /><br />Issues discussed: What If...? #1-6]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24495981</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2020 07:54:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24495981/2020_03_28_emp85_what_if_the_avengers_had_never_been_96kbps.mp3" length="69209582" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Over on the Epic Marvel Podcast Facebook page, Kurtis has been livestreaming an issue of What If...? every day! He will continue to do so throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode is a compilation of some of those livestream episodes and features...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Over on the Epic Marvel Podcast Facebook page, Kurtis has been livestreaming an issue of What If...? every day! He will continue to do so throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode is a compilation of some of those livestream episodes and features the following stories:<br /><br />What if Spider-Man had Joined the Fantastic Four?<br />What if the Hulk had the Brain of Bruce Banner?<br />What if the Avengers had Never Been?<br />What if the Invaders had Stayed Together After World War Two?<br />What if Captain America hadn't vanished During World War Two?<br />What if the Fantastic Four had Different Super-Powers?<br /><br />Issues discussed: What If...? #1-6]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5711</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>avengers,comicbooks,comics,fantasticfour,marvel,marvelcomics,spiderman,superheroes,whatif</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Tom DeFalco on Fantastic Four</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-tom-defalco-on-fantastic-four--23855456</link><description><![CDATA[Take a peek behind the curtain with the Legendary Tom DeFalco and find out what it took to be the writer of Fantastic Four during the tumultuous 90s! Plus, Tom shares how the comic industry changed during his time as Editor-in-Chief and how that eventually lead to his dismissal. It is very interesting stuff!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23855456</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2020 05:44:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23855456/2020_03_14_emp_exclusive059_tom_defalco.mp3" length="46268825" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Take a peek behind the curtain with the Legendary Tom DeFalco and find out what it took to be the writer of Fantastic Four during the tumultuous 90s! Plus, Tom shares how the comic industry changed during his time as Editor-in-Chief and how that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Take a peek behind the curtain with the Legendary Tom DeFalco and find out what it took to be the writer of Fantastic Four during the tumultuous 90s! Plus, Tom shares how the comic industry changed during his time as Editor-in-Chief and how that eventually lead to his dismissal. It is very interesting stuff!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2851</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comicbooks,comics,fantasticfour,marvel,marvelcomics,tomdefalco</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Movie Special: Xanadu</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-movie-special-xanadu--23738931</link><description><![CDATA[Steve and Doug return to the show to talk about another fabulous 1980s cult classic, this time, that unforgettable(?) disco fantasy dance musical staring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, Xanadu! Of course, because this is a Marvel Comics podcast, they will also discuss the comic adaptation by J.M. DeMatteis, Rich Buckler and a host of others!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23738931</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 05:29:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23738931/2020_03_10_emp_movie09_xanadu.mp3" length="50389929" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Steve and Doug return to the show to talk about another fabulous 1980s cult classic, this time, that unforgettable(?) disco fantasy dance musical staring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, Xanadu! Of course, because this is a Marvel Comics podcast,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Steve and Doug return to the show to talk about another fabulous 1980s cult classic, this time, that unforgettable(?) disco fantasy dance musical staring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, Xanadu! Of course, because this is a Marvel Comics podcast, they will also discuss the comic adaptation by J.M. DeMatteis, Rich Buckler and a host of others!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3110</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comics,genekelly,jmdematteis,marvel,marvelcomics,movies,olivianewtonjohn,richbuckler,xanadu</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Incredible Hulk, Ep. 4: In the Hands of Hydra</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/incredible-hulk-ep-4-in-the-hands-of-hydra--23296847</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Alex return to talk about the Hulk as the book and the character transition into the 1970s! They discuss Roy's evolution as a writer, going from Stan Lee's shadow into a writer of his own, and the evolution of Herb Trimpe's artwork and his collaborations with John Severin and Sal Buscema! Plus, conversation about the marriage of Bruce and Betty, the newest supporting cast,--Jim Wilson, and the forgotten Phantom Eagle!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Incredible Hulk #118-137. Marvel Super-Heroes #16]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23296847</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:28:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23296847/2020_02_28_emp84_in_the_hands_of_hydra_96kbps.mp3" length="68659907" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis and Alex return to talk about the Hulk as the book and the character transition into the 1970s! They discuss Roy's evolution as a writer, going from Stan Lee's shadow into a writer of his own, and the evolution of Herb Trimpe's artwork and his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis and Alex return to talk about the Hulk as the book and the character transition into the 1970s! They discuss Roy's evolution as a writer, going from Stan Lee's shadow into a writer of his own, and the evolution of Herb Trimpe's artwork and his collaborations with John Severin and Sal Buscema! Plus, conversation about the marriage of Bruce and Betty, the newest supporting cast,--Jim Wilson, and the forgotten Phantom Eagle!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Incredible Hulk #118-137. Marvel Super-Heroes #16]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5666</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comicbooks,comics,epiccollection,herbtrimpe,hulk,incrediblehulk,marvel,marvelcomics,roythomas,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Daredevil, Ep. 19: Root of Evil</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/daredevil-ep-19-root-of-evil--23011756</link><description><![CDATA[In the aftermath of Fall From Grace, we see a harder, edgier, meaner, grumpier Daredevil! The topic of his attitude comes up often as Kurtis and Adam discuss this interesting period of Daredevil that serves as a stretch of issues with little direction and no clear sense of purpose. But did Kurtis and Adam like the material? You'll have to listen to find out!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Daredevil #333-344, Elektra: Root of Evil #1-4]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23011756</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 01:17:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23011756/2020_02_20_emp83_root_of_evil_96kbps.mp3" length="90395903" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the aftermath of Fall From Grace, we see a harder, edgier, meaner, grumpier Daredevil! The topic of his attitude comes up often as Kurtis and Adam discuss this interesting period of Daredevil that serves as a stretch of issues with little direction...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the aftermath of Fall From Grace, we see a harder, edgier, meaner, grumpier Daredevil! The topic of his attitude comes up often as Kurtis and Adam discuss this interesting period of Daredevil that serves as a stretch of issues with little direction and no clear sense of purpose. But did Kurtis and Adam like the material? You'll have to listen to find out!<br /><br />Issues discussed: Daredevil #333-344, Elektra: Root of Evil #1-4]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7479</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>comicbooks,comics,daredevil,elektra,marvel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Doug Moench on Master of Kung Fu</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-doug-moench-on-master-of-kung-fu--22964032</link><description><![CDATA[In this exclusive interview, Kurtis chats with Master of Kung Fu writer Doug Moench about his work on the 70s Kung Fu cult classic. The discussion revolves around story ideas, behind the scenes situations and working with Paul Gulacy. Even if you don’t care at all about Master of Kung Fu, this is still a […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1374</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2020 01:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964032/2020_02_07_emp_exclusive058_doug_moench.mp3" length="56164785" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this exclusive interview, Kurtis chats with Master of Kung Fu writer Doug Moench about his work on the 70s Kung Fu cult classic. The discussion revolves around story ideas, behind the scenes situations and working with Paul Gulacy. Even if you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this exclusive interview, Kurtis chats with Master of Kung Fu writer Doug Moench about his work on the 70s Kung Fu cult classic. The discussion revolves around story ideas, behind the scenes situations and working with Paul Gulacy. Even if you don’t care at all about Master of Kung Fu, this is still a […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3471</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Master of Kung Fu, Ep. 1b: A Fortune of Death</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/master-of-kung-fu-ep-1b-a-fortune-of-death--22964044</link><description><![CDATA[Picking up where they left off, Jason and Kurtis continue their conversation on the Hands of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu! This episode sees Shang-Chi travel all over the world in search of his father, the evil Fu Manchu! Moench and Gulacy set the stage through these issues, building to a big change to the […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1370</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2020 01:00:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964044/2020_02_06_emp82_a_fortune_of_death_96kbps.mp3" length="86794004" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Picking up where they left off, Jason and Kurtis continue their conversation on the Hands of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu! This episode sees Shang-Chi travel all over the world in search of his father, the evil Fu Manchu! Moench and Gulacy set the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Picking up where they left off, Jason and Kurtis continue their conversation on the Hands of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu! This episode sees Shang-Chi travel all over the world in search of his father, the evil Fu Manchu! Moench and Gulacy set the stage through these issues, building to a big change to the […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7181</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crossover Special: Spiders, Ducks and Dragons</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossover-special-spiders-ducks-and-dragons--22964029</link><description><![CDATA[The crossover that isn’t a crossover, but really is a crossover! In this unofficial crossover, Spider-Man teams up with Howard the Duck while Savage Dragon teams up with Destroyer Duck! But how did they do it when the companies didn’t actually want to do it? And what did all this have to do with the […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1364</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2020 06:13:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964029/2020_02_04_emp_crossover06_ducks.mp3" length="53276854" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The crossover that isn’t a crossover, but really is a crossover! In this unofficial crossover, Spider-Man teams up with Howard the Duck while Savage Dragon teams up with Destroyer Duck! But how did they do it when the companies didn’t actually want to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The crossover that isn’t a crossover, but really is a crossover! In this unofficial crossover, Spider-Man teams up with Howard the Duck while Savage Dragon teams up with Destroyer Duck! But how did they do it when the companies didn’t actually want to do it? And what did all this have to do with the […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3290</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sep-Dec 2020 Epic Collection Announcements</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sep-dec-2020-epic-collection-announcements--22964033</link><description><![CDATA[Yesterday, The Uncanny Omar invited me to take part in a reveal of 11 new Epic Collections on his Near Mint Condition Youtube Channel! We had a blast talking about the upcoming Epics, and Omar has graciously allowed me to share that discussion with you hear on the podcast! Please check out his Facebook, Twitter, […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1360</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 19:47:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964033/2020_01_30_epic_announcements.mp3" length="51679865" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Yesterday, The Uncanny Omar invited me to take part in a reveal of 11 new Epic Collections on his Near Mint Condition Youtube Channel! We had a blast talking about the upcoming Epics, and Omar has graciously allowed me to share that discussion with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Yesterday, The Uncanny Omar invited me to take part in a reveal of 11 new Epic Collections on his Near Mint Condition Youtube Channel! We had a blast talking about the upcoming Epics, and Omar has graciously allowed me to share that discussion with you hear on the podcast! Please check out his Facebook, Twitter, […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3190</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Movie Special: Muppets Take Manhattan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-movie-special-muppets-take-manhattan--22964030</link><description><![CDATA[Steve and Doug reach back into Muppet history and rewatch Muppets Take Manhattan. How does this movie fair in the long line of Muppet movies? And in a surprising twist, they like the comic adaptation better than the film itself! But why is that? You’ll have to listen to find out! Issues discussed: Marvel Super […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1354</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:56:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964030/2020_01_29_emp_movie08_muppets.mp3" length="46612618" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Steve and Doug reach back into Muppet history and rewatch Muppets Take Manhattan. How does this movie fair in the long line of Muppet movies? And in a surprising twist, they like the comic adaptation better than the film itself! But why is that?...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Steve and Doug reach back into Muppet history and rewatch Muppets Take Manhattan. How does this movie fair in the long line of Muppet movies? And in a surprising twist, they like the comic adaptation better than the film itself! But why is that? You’ll have to listen to find out! 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Join Will and Jim as they take a big bite out of the meat of this series and have more fun discussing this book than a deadite with a […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1320</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:02:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964043/2020_01_13_emp_crossover05_marvelzombies_armyofdarkness.mp3" length="72141706" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Can you think of a more appropriate crossover than Marvel Zombies and Army of Darkness? It is like the two franchises were made for this mini-series! Join Will and Jim as they take a big bite out of the meat of this series and have more fun discussing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Can you think of a more appropriate crossover than Marvel Zombies and Army of Darkness? It is like the two franchises were made for this mini-series! 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Also, listen to me embarrass myself at the end of this episode when I don’t understand one […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1317</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2020 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964038/2020_01_10_emp_exclusive057_chris_claremont.mp3" length="45392697" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Returning to the show is master scribe, Chris Claremont, who took over Ms. Marvel after Gerry Conway stepped away after only two issues! Much of what we know of Carol Danvers is thanks to Claremont in the 70s. Also, listen to me embarrass myself at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Returning to the show is master scribe, Chris Claremont, who took over Ms. Marvel after Gerry Conway stepped away after only two issues! Much of what we know of Carol Danvers is thanks to Claremont in the 70s. Also, listen to me embarrass myself at the end of this episode when I don’t understand one […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2794</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Not Brand Echh, Ep. 1: Who Says a Comic Book Has to Be Good??</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-brand-echh-ep-1-who-says-a-comic-book-has-to-be-good--22964034</link><description><![CDATA[Part of what made Marvel so well known in the 60s is their sense of humour. Stan and the gang didn’t shy away from being funny, self-depreciating and overall goofy. So what happens when you take all of that energy and channel it into one title? You get Not Brand Echh! Greg Russell and Kurtis […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1305</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2020 21:29:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964034/2020_01_04_emp80_who_says_comic_books_have_to_be_good_96kbps.mp3" length="94982327" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Part of what made Marvel so well known in the 60s is their sense of humour. Stan and the gang didn’t shy away from being funny, self-depreciating and overall goofy. So what happens when you take all of that energy and channel it into one title? You...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part of what made Marvel so well known in the 60s is their sense of humour. Stan and the gang didn’t shy away from being funny, self-depreciating and overall goofy. So what happens when you take all of that energy and channel it into one title? You get Not Brand Echh! Greg Russell and Kurtis […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7864</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Movie Special: Santa Claus: The Movie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-movie-special-santa-claus-the-movie--22964049</link><description><![CDATA[Christmastime is here! So how about a Christmas episode? This month, Steve and Doug take a look at Santa Claus: The Movie. Is that the one with Tim Allen? No! It’s the one with Dudley Moore! The discussion never stays on track for long, but they manage to work their way through this movie and […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1300</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2019 07:18:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964049/2019_12_22_emp_movie07_santaclaus.mp3" length="80724123" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Christmastime is here! So how about a Christmas episode? This month, Steve and Doug take a look at Santa Claus: The Movie. Is that the one with Tim Allen? No! It’s the one with Dudley Moore! The discussion never stays on track for long, but they...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Christmastime is here! So how about a Christmas episode? This month, Steve and Doug take a look at Santa Claus: The Movie. Is that the one with Tim Allen? No! It’s the one with Dudley Moore! The discussion never stays on track for long, but they manage to work their way through this movie and […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5010</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Punisher, Vol. 3: Kingpin Rules</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/punisher-vol-3-kingpin-rules--22964051</link><description><![CDATA[Frank travels all over the world to fight drug lords, hackers, teen gang members, ninjas and even the Kingpin! Kurtis and Chris examine each of his cases in this bunch of issues in great detail with an eye on Frank’s motivations and how they effect the people around him! Issues discussed: Punisher #11-25, Annual #1-2 […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1295</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2019 21:11:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964051/2019_12_13_emp79_kingpin_rules_96kbps.mp3" length="93182101" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Frank travels all over the world to fight drug lords, hackers, teen gang members, ninjas and even the Kingpin! Kurtis and Chris examine each of his cases in this bunch of issues in great detail with an eye on Frank’s motivations and how they effect...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Frank travels all over the world to fight drug lords, hackers, teen gang members, ninjas and even the Kingpin! Kurtis and Chris examine each of his cases in this bunch of issues in great detail with an eye on Frank’s motivations and how they effect the people around him! Issues discussed: Punisher #11-25, Annual #1-2 […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7712</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Spider-Ham, Ep. 1: Marvel Tails</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/spider-ham-ep-1-marvel-tails--22964046</link><description><![CDATA[In this special episode, each issue is reviewed by a different parent/child combo! Since Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham is part of Marvel’s 1980s all-ages Star Comics imprint, it seemed only fitting to bring actual kids into the conversation! 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Since Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham is part of Marvel’s 1980s all-ages Star Comics imprint, it seemed only fitting to bring actual kids into the conversation! Issues discussed: Marvel Tails #1, Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham #1-8 Check out our exclusive interviews […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4228</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crossover Special: Spider-Man/Gen13</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossover-special-spider-man-gen13--22964037</link><description><![CDATA[The subject of this month’s Crossover Special features one of the hottest superhero teams of the 90s and one of the hottest superheroes of all time! It’s Gen13 and Spider-Man–together for the first time! Does this comic have any relevance past the 90s? You’ll have to listen to Will and Jim’s conversation to find out! […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1285</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2019 07:55:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964037/2019_12_03_emp_crossover04_spiderman_gen13.mp3" length="59724716" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The subject of this month’s Crossover Special features one of the hottest superhero teams of the 90s and one of the hottest superheroes of all time! It’s Gen13 and Spider-Man–together for the first time! Does this comic have any relevance past the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The subject of this month’s Crossover Special features one of the hottest superhero teams of the 90s and one of the hottest superheroes of all time! It’s Gen13 and Spider-Man–together for the first time! Does this comic have any relevance past the 90s? You’ll have to listen to Will and Jim’s conversation to find out! […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3694</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fantastic Four, Ep. 21b: The Monster Among Us</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fantastic-four-ep-21b-the-monster-among-us--22964059</link><description><![CDATA[A new era begins for the Fantastic Four after the departure of Walter Simonson. This episode covers the first few issues by the Legendary Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan! Included is talk about the famous “I Married a Skrull” storyline! This will be the start of a multi-part series on the lesser-known and underappreciated period […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1283</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2019 01:23:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964059/2019_11_30_emp77_the_monster_among_us_96kbps.mp3" length="77086964" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A new era begins for the Fantastic Four after the departure of Walter Simonson. This episode covers the first few issues by the Legendary Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan! Included is talk about the famous “I Married a Skrull” storyline! This will be the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new era begins for the Fantastic Four after the departure of Walter Simonson. This episode covers the first few issues by the Legendary Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan! Included is talk about the famous “I Married a Skrull” storyline! This will be the start of a multi-part series on the lesser-known and underappreciated period […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6369</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Larry Hama on Generation X</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-larry-hama-on-generation-x--22964047</link><description><![CDATA[Once again, we take a trip back in time to talk about Generation X with people who worked on the book. This time, writer Larry Hama returns for a short interview about writing Generation X from issue #33-47. This is part of our Generation X 25th Anniversary interview series. Check out our past interviews: Scott […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1280</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2019 06:46:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964047/2019_11_25_emp_exclusive056_larry_hama.mp3" length="19223998" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Once again, we take a trip back in time to talk about Generation X with people who worked on the book. This time, writer Larry Hama returns for a short interview about writing Generation X from issue #33-47. This is part of our Generation X 25th...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Once again, we take a trip back in time to talk about Generation X with people who worked on the book. This time, writer Larry Hama returns for a short interview about writing Generation X from issue #33-47. This is part of our Generation X 25th Anniversary interview series. Check out our past interviews: Scott […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1157</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Movie Special: Conan the Barbarian</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-movie-special-conan-the-barbarian--22964063</link><description><![CDATA[Arnold is on the big screen once again with another instalment of the Terminator story, but let’s take a trip back to the 80s and look at one of his early films, Conan the Barbarian! What makes this movie so great? How does the Marvel Comics adaptation hold up against it? Listen and find out! […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1273</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 21:26:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964063/2019_11_19_emp_movie06_conan.mp3" length="62559493" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Arnold is on the big screen once again with another instalment of the Terminator story, but let’s take a trip back to the 80s and look at one of his early films, Conan the Barbarian! What makes this movie so great? How does the Marvel Comics...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Arnold is on the big screen once again with another instalment of the Terminator story, but let’s take a trip back to the 80s and look at one of his early films, Conan the Barbarian! What makes this movie so great? How does the Marvel Comics adaptation hold up against it? Listen and find out! […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3872</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fantastic Four, Ep. 21a: The New Fantastic Four</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fantastic-four-ep-21a-the-new-fantastic-four--22964085</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Eric finish up talking about the Walt Simonson era of the Fantastic Four beginning with the popular storyline featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk and Ghost Rider, and ending with a timey-wimey story that even the Doctor would find head-spinning! Issues discussed: Fantastic Four #347-354, Annual #24, Marvel Holiday Special #1 This episode includes clips […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1265</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2019 04:12:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964085/2019_11_15_emp76_the_new_fantastic_four_96kbps.mp3" length="74955692" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis and Eric finish up talking about the Walt Simonson era of the Fantastic Four beginning with the popular storyline featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk and Ghost Rider, and ending with a timey-wimey story that even the Doctor would find...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis and Eric finish up talking about the Walt Simonson era of the Fantastic Four beginning with the popular storyline featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Hulk and Ghost Rider, and ending with a timey-wimey story that even the Doctor would find head-spinning! Issues discussed: Fantastic Four #347-354, Annual #24, Marvel Holiday Special #1 This episode includes clips […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6192</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crossover Special: Batman/Punisher: Lake of Fire</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossover-special-batman-punisher-lake-of-fire--22964042</link><description><![CDATA[It’s time for another Crossover Special! This time, Jim and Will look and laugh at the classic Batman/Punisher team-up from the 90s! You’ll want to listen to this one if you like hearing people talk about comics they didn’t enjoy reading! Issues discussed: Batman/Punisher: Lake of Fire Check out our exclusive interviews available as perks […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1261</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2019 01:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964042/2019_11_12_emp_crossover03_batman_punisher.mp3" length="63106155" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s time for another Crossover Special! This time, Jim and Will look and laugh at the classic Batman/Punisher team-up from the 90s! You’ll want to listen to this one if you like hearing people talk about comics they didn’t enjoy reading! Issues...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s time for another Crossover Special! This time, Jim and Will look and laugh at the classic Batman/Punisher team-up from the 90s! You’ll want to listen to this one if you like hearing people talk about comics they didn’t enjoy reading! Issues discussed: Batman/Punisher: Lake of Fire Check out our exclusive interviews available as perks […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3907</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ms. Marvel, Ep. 2: The Woman Who Fell to Earth</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ms-marvel-ep-2-the-woman-who-fell-to-earth--22964068</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and JC Carlos are back to discuss the remaining issues of Ms. Marvel’s ongoing series and the various issues that tied up her story before her transformation into Binary! 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Yes, this does include some discussion about the controversial Avengers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis and JC Carlos are back to discuss the remaining issues of Ms. Marvel’s ongoing series and the various issues that tied up her story before her transformation into Binary! Yes, this does include some discussion about the controversial Avengers #200 and the follow up in Avengers Annual #10! Issues discussed: Ms. Marvel #15-23, Marvel […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8710</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tomb of Dracula, Ep. 1: Night of the Vampire</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tomb-of-dracula-ep-1-night-of-the-vampire--22964061</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis found time to edit a podcast this week, and just in time for Halloween! Here is the first episode with Josh Tonn, talking about the 70s Marvel classic — Tomb of Dracula! Together they cover the first 15 issues of this groundbreaking series! Issues discussed: Tomb of Dracula #1-15 Check out our exclusive interviews […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1250</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:20:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964061/2019_10_31_emp74_night_of_the_vampire_lowfi.mp3" length="101394061" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis found time to edit a podcast this week, and just in time for Halloween! Here is the first episode with Josh Tonn, talking about the 70s Marvel classic — Tomb of Dracula! Together they cover the first 15 issues of this groundbreaking series!...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis found time to edit a podcast this week, and just in time for Halloween! Here is the first episode with Josh Tonn, talking about the 70s Marvel classic — Tomb of Dracula! Together they cover the first 15 issues of this groundbreaking series! Issues discussed: Tomb of Dracula #1-15 Check out our exclusive interviews […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8399</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Brian Wood on Generation X</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-brian-wood-on-generation-x--22964045</link><description><![CDATA[Adam Chapman of the Comic Shenanigans Podcast has graciously let us borrow a couple of clips from two interviews he did with Brian Wood about his time on Generation X. Wood was on the title toward the end of the series before it was cancelled, and played a role in the controversial death of Synch […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1244</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:18:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964045/2019_10_25_emp_exclusive055_brian_wood.mp3" length="21971121" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Adam Chapman of the Comic Shenanigans Podcast has graciously let us borrow a couple of clips from two interviews he did with Brian Wood about his time on Generation X. Wood was on the title toward the end of the series before it was cancelled, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adam Chapman of the Comic Shenanigans Podcast has graciously let us borrow a couple of clips from two interviews he did with Brian Wood about his time on Generation X. Wood was on the title toward the end of the series before it was cancelled, and played a role in the controversial death of Synch […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1329</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Movie Special: The Last Starfighter</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-movie-special-the-last-starfighter--22964055</link><description><![CDATA[Steve and Doug return to talk about another 80s classic, The Last Starfighter! Together they discuss plot points, special effects, video games, and of course, the Marvel adaptation by Bill Mantlo and Bret Blevins! Issues discussed: Marvel Movie Special #31, The Last Starfighter #1-3 Check out our exclusive interviews available as perks for our Patreon […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1237</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 05:35:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964055/2019_10_22_emmsp05_last_starfighter.mp3" length="71021852" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Steve and Doug return to talk about another 80s classic, The Last Starfighter! Together they discuss plot points, special effects, video games, and of course, the Marvel adaptation by Bill Mantlo and Bret Blevins! Issues discussed: Marvel Movie...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Steve and Doug return to talk about another 80s classic, The Last Starfighter! Together they discuss plot points, special effects, video games, and of course, the Marvel adaptation by Bill Mantlo and Bret Blevins! Issues discussed: Marvel Movie Special #31, The Last Starfighter #1-3 Check out our exclusive interviews available as perks for our Patreon […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5029</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Bob Budiansky on Transformers, Part Two</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-bob-budiansky-on-transformers-part-two--22964054</link><description><![CDATA[Bob Budiansky returns to the show to talk about the second half of his run on Transformers in the 80s! He goes into detail about the various TF mini-series, working with people like Jose Delbo, and what effect the UK comics and animated series had on his work! This is a companion episode to Transformers, […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1230</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:20:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964054/2019_10_11_emp_exclusive054_bob_budiansky.mp3" length="47374314" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Bob Budiansky returns to the show to talk about the second half of his run on Transformers in the 80s! He goes into detail about the various TF mini-series, working with people like Jose Delbo, and what effect the UK comics and animated series had on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob Budiansky returns to the show to talk about the second half of his run on Transformers in the 80s! He goes into detail about the various TF mini-series, working with people like Jose Delbo, and what effect the UK comics and animated series had on his work! This is a companion episode to Transformers, […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2920</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Micronauts, Ep. 1: Homeworld</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/micronauts-ep-1-homeworld--22964082</link><description><![CDATA[Here’s a nice surprise! A new series from Kurtis all about Micronauts! This is “micro-episode” series which means Kurtis will only discuss one issue per episode in order to keep them short! Join Kurtis as he makes his way through every issue of the classic Marvel series by Bill Manlto and Michael Golden! Issues discussed: […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1225</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:31:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964082/2019_10_08_emp_micro01.mp3" length="18852981" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Here’s a nice surprise! A new series from Kurtis all about Micronauts! This is “micro-episode” series which means Kurtis will only discuss one issue per episode in order to keep them short! Join Kurtis as he makes his way through every issue of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here’s a nice surprise! A new series from Kurtis all about Micronauts! This is “micro-episode” series which means Kurtis will only discuss one issue per episode in order to keep them short! Join Kurtis as he makes his way through every issue of the classic Marvel series by Bill Manlto and Michael Golden! Issues discussed: […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1133</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Terry Kavanagh on Excalibur</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-terry-kavanagh-on-excalibur--22964071</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis chats with editor Terry Kavanagh about the origins of Excalibur, working with the various creators on the first fifty issues, and a bit about what it takes to edit Marvel Comics Presents! Plus, an amusing story about Scott Lobdell! This is a companion episode to Excalibur, Ep. 1a: The Sword is Drawn and Excalibur, […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1220</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2019 01:08:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964071/2019_10_04_emp_exclusive053_terry_kavanagh.mp3" length="38659556" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis chats with editor Terry Kavanagh about the origins of Excalibur, working with the various creators on the first fifty issues, and a bit about what it takes to edit Marvel Comics Presents! Plus, an amusing story about Scott Lobdell! This is a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis chats with editor Terry Kavanagh about the origins of Excalibur, working with the various creators on the first fifty issues, and a bit about what it takes to edit Marvel Comics Presents! Plus, an amusing story about Scott Lobdell! This is a companion episode to Excalibur, Ep. 1a: The Sword is Drawn and Excalibur, […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2374</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crossover Special: The Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossover-special-the-uncanny-x-men-and-the-new-teen-titans--22964099</link><description><![CDATA[Will and Jim are back for a second helping of Marvel crossovers! This time, they talk about the classic Chris Claremont/Walter Simonson pairing of Marvel’s Uncanny X-Men with DC’s New Teen Titans who band together to stop the double threat of Dark Phoenix and Darkseid! Issues discussed: The Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1214</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 03:13:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964099/2019_10_01_emp_crossover02_xmen_teentitans.mp3" length="54504854" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Will and Jim are back for a second helping of Marvel crossovers! This time, they talk about the classic Chris Claremont/Walter Simonson pairing of Marvel’s Uncanny X-Men with DC’s New Teen Titans who band together to stop the double threat of Dark...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Will and Jim are back for a second helping of Marvel crossovers! This time, they talk about the classic Chris Claremont/Walter Simonson pairing of Marvel’s Uncanny X-Men with DC’s New Teen Titans who band together to stop the double threat of Dark Phoenix and Darkseid! Issues discussed: The Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3367</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Steve Buccellato on Generation X</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-steve-buccellato-on-generation-x--22964100</link><description><![CDATA[Have you ever heard an interview with a colorist? Well, here’s one for you! Steve Buccellato was a driving force behind the use of digital coloring at Marvel Comics, especially with Generation X, the first monthly Marvel comic to go full digital. This is part of our Generation X 25th Anniversary interview series. Check out […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1207</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2019 03:34:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964100/2019_09_25_emp_exclusive52_steve_buccellato.mp3" length="44387912" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Have you ever heard an interview with a colorist? Well, here’s one for you! Steve Buccellato was a driving force behind the use of digital coloring at Marvel Comics, especially with Generation X, the first monthly Marvel comic to go full digital. This...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever heard an interview with a colorist? Well, here’s one for you! Steve Buccellato was a driving force behind the use of digital coloring at Marvel Comics, especially with Generation X, the first monthly Marvel comic to go full digital. This is part of our Generation X 25th Anniversary interview series. Check out […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2734</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>X-Men, Ep. 1b: Among Us Stalk…The Sentinels!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/x-men-ep-1b-among-us-stalk-the-sentinels--22964104</link><description><![CDATA[Continuing right where they left off, Kurtis and Jared finish their discussion on the very first X-Men Epic Collection! With Juggernaut and Sentinels as the high points and Count Nefaria and his c-list villains as the low point, there is plenty to talk about in these early issues of the X-Men! Issues discussed: X-Men #12-23 […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1201</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 23:58:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964104/2019_09_20_emp73_among_us_stalk_the_sentinels.mp3" length="61839729" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Continuing right where they left off, Kurtis and Jared finish their discussion on the very first X-Men Epic Collection! With Juggernaut and Sentinels as the high points and Count Nefaria and his c-list villains as the low point, there is plenty to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Continuing right where they left off, Kurtis and Jared finish their discussion on the very first X-Men Epic Collection! With Juggernaut and Sentinels as the high points and Count Nefaria and his c-list villains as the low point, there is plenty to talk about in these early issues of the X-Men! Issues discussed: X-Men #12-23 […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3825</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Movie Special: Dune</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-movie-special-dune--22964078</link><description><![CDATA[Steve and Doug return to discuss yet another 80s movie that was adapted by Marvel Comics! This time around–Dune! This movie bombed in the box office, but how does the comic hold up? Adapted by Ralph Macchio and illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz, this adaptation has a lot going for it, but also its share of […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1196</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:31:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964078/2019_09_17_emp_movie04_dune.mp3" length="67110663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Steve and Doug return to discuss yet another 80s movie that was adapted by Marvel Comics! This time around–Dune! This movie bombed in the box office, but how does the comic hold up? Adapted by Ralph Macchio and illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz, this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Steve and Doug return to discuss yet another 80s movie that was adapted by Marvel Comics! This time around–Dune! This movie bombed in the box office, but how does the comic hold up? Adapted by Ralph Macchio and illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz, this adaptation has a lot going for it, but also its share of […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4157</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>X-Men, Ep. 1a: Children of the Atom</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/x-men-ep-1a-children-of-the-atom--22964040</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Jared explore the monumental origins of Marvel’s biggest franchise! But it wasn’t so big at the beginning. In fact, X-Men in the early years struggles a bit to find its footing, resulting in one of the weaker beginnings of a Silver Age Marvel title. But the groundwork is still laid for future writers […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1192</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2019 23:54:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964040/2019_09_13_emp72_children_of_the_atom.mp3" length="78990255" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis and Jared explore the monumental origins of Marvel’s biggest franchise! But it wasn’t so big at the beginning. In fact, X-Men in the early years struggles a bit to find its footing, resulting in one of the weaker beginnings of a Silver Age...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis and Jared explore the monumental origins of Marvel’s biggest franchise! But it wasn’t so big at the beginning. In fact, X-Men in the early years struggles a bit to find its footing, resulting in one of the weaker beginnings of a Silver Age Marvel title. But the groundwork is still laid for future writers […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4901</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Transformers, Ep. 3: King of the Hill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/transformers-ep-3-king-of-the-hill--22964057</link><description><![CDATA[Peter and Kurtis are back to talk Transformers once again! Grimlock takes control of the Autobots! Blaster and Goldbug are on the run! Headmasters come to Earth! A carwash tries to kill Buster! This is the mid point of Bob Budiansky’s run and things are starting to ramp up! Plus, Jonny Cannon joins us to […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1188</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:00:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964057/2019_09_06_emp71_king_of_the_hill_96kbps.mp3" length="93657375" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Peter and Kurtis are back to talk Transformers once again! Grimlock takes control of the Autobots! Blaster and Goldbug are on the run! Headmasters come to Earth! A carwash tries to kill Buster! This is the mid point of Bob Budiansky’s run and things...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Peter and Kurtis are back to talk Transformers once again! Grimlock takes control of the Autobots! Blaster and Goldbug are on the run! Headmasters come to Earth! A carwash tries to kill Buster! This is the mid point of Bob Budiansky’s run and things are starting to ramp up! Plus, Jonny Cannon joins us to […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7752</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crossover Special: The Incredible Hulk vs. Superman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossover-special-the-incredible-hulk-vs-superman--22964116</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the very first episode of a brand new series of our podcast! This is The Epic Marvel Crossover Podcast! Every month, your hosts William Hoffknecht and Jim Mason will discuss one story in which a Marvel character comes face to face with a hero from a different universe (DC, Image, Dynamite, Malibu, etc.)! […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1172</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:34:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964116/2019_09_02_emp_crossover02_hulk_superman.mp3" length="46546087" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to the very first episode of a brand new series of our podcast! This is The Epic Marvel Crossover Podcast! Every month, your hosts William Hoffknecht and Jim Mason will discuss one story in which a Marvel character comes face to face with a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the very first episode of a brand new series of our podcast! This is The Epic Marvel Crossover Podcast! Every month, your hosts William Hoffknecht and Jim Mason will discuss one story in which a Marvel character comes face to face with a hero from a different universe (DC, Image, Dynamite, Malibu, etc.)! […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2869</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wolverine, Ep. 2: Back to Basics</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wolverine-ep-2-back-to-basics--22964062</link><description><![CDATA[Drew and Kurtis return to talk about Wolverine–no, Patch–no, Wolverine? So who is he anyway? The answer to that question may not be fully answered in this episode, but the rest of the discussion includes talk of Acts of Vengeance, Apocalypse’s relationship with Logan, and a story arc that really makes no sense at all. […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1146</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964062/2019_08_28_emp70_back_to_basics_96kbps.mp3" length="95473728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Drew and Kurtis return to talk about Wolverine–no, Patch–no, Wolverine? So who is he anyway? The answer to that question may not be fully answered in this episode, but the rest of the discussion includes talk of Acts of Vengeance, Apocalypse’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Drew and Kurtis return to talk about Wolverine–no, Patch–no, Wolverine? So who is he anyway? The answer to that question may not be fully answered in this episode, but the rest of the discussion includes talk of Acts of Vengeance, Apocalypse’s relationship with Logan, and a story arc that really makes no sense at all. […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7868</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Mark Buckingham on Generation X</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-mark-buckingham-on-generation-x--22964053</link><description><![CDATA[This month’s Generation X interview is with none other than Mark Buckingham who was the inker for Generation X #1-20 and the penciler on issue #32! Mark is one of the founders of Generation X and his fantastic inks form the distinct look of the book. This interview focuses on his work on the series […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1160</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2019 02:34:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964053/2019_08_25_emp_exclusive_51_mark_buckingham.mp3" length="44146356" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This month’s Generation X interview is with none other than Mark Buckingham who was the inker for Generation X #1-20 and the penciler on issue #32! Mark is one of the founders of Generation X and his fantastic inks form the distinct look of the book....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This month’s Generation X interview is with none other than Mark Buckingham who was the inker for Generation X #1-20 and the penciler on issue #32! Mark is one of the founders of Generation X and his fantastic inks form the distinct look of the book. This interview focuses on his work on the series […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2762</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Roy Thomas on X-Men</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-roy-thomas-on-x-men--22964041</link><description><![CDATA[I’ve been having computer issues the past few days so the episode I wanted to release has to be put on hold for a bit. To tide you over, here is an interview with the great Roy Thomas that I released as a Patreon exclusive a few months ago. In this interview, we discuss the […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1157</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2019 02:46:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964041/2019_emp_exclusive_roy_thomas_on_xmen.mp3" length="32345352" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I’ve been having computer issues the past few days so the episode I wanted to release has to be put on hold for a bit. To tide you over, here is an interview with the great Roy Thomas that I released as a Patreon exclusive a few months ago. In this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I’ve been having computer issues the past few days so the episode I wanted to release has to be put on hold for a bit. To tide you over, here is an interview with the great Roy Thomas that I released as a Patreon exclusive a few months ago. In this interview, we discuss the […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1970</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Amazing Spider-Man, Ep. 22b: The Vibranium Vendetta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazing-spider-man-ep-22b-the-vibranium-vendetta--22964052</link><description><![CDATA[We are doing this Epic Collection a bit out of order, so be sure to listen to Episode 22a to get the Round Robin story arc discussion. This episode has everything else found in the Round Robin Epic Collection, including a team-up with Iron Man and Black Panther, a two-part story featuring Cardiac, and a […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1143</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:00:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964052/2019_08_09_emp069_the_vibranium_vendetta_96kbps.mp3" length="58308363" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are doing this Epic Collection a bit out of order, so be sure to listen to Episode 22a to get the Round Robin story arc discussion. This episode has everything else found in the Round Robin Epic Collection, including a team-up with Iron Man and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are doing this Epic Collection a bit out of order, so be sure to listen to Episode 22a to get the Round Robin story arc discussion. This episode has everything else found in the Round Robin Epic Collection, including a team-up with Iron Man and Black Panther, a two-part story featuring Cardiac, and a […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4783</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Movie Special: Blade Runner</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-movie-special-blade-runner--22964058</link><description><![CDATA[Are Steve and Doug really replicants? Find out in this episode and they dissect Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, the Philip K Dick book from which it was birthed, and the moody comic adaptation by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson. If they fail to show any sort of emotional response in their conversation, we will have […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1131</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2019 03:46:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964058/2019_07_29_mmspecial04_bladerunner.mp3" length="78559759" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are Steve and Doug really replicants? Find out in this episode and they dissect Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, the Philip K Dick book from which it was birthed, and the moody comic adaptation by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson. If they fail to show any...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are Steve and Doug really replicants? Find out in this episode and they dissect Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, the Philip K Dick book from which it was birthed, and the moody comic adaptation by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson. If they fail to show any sort of emotional response in their conversation, we will have […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4918</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Jack Sholder on Generation X</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-jack-sholder-on-generation-x--22964075</link><description><![CDATA[The next installment in our Generation X 25th Anniversary interview series actually has nothing to do with the comic, but rather the Generation X TV movie that aired on Fox in 1996! 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In this episode we get to hear from the film’s director Jack Sholder about the creation of the film, working with the actors, […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2682</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Avengers, Ep. 21: The Collection Obsession</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/avengers-ep-21-the-collection-obsession--22964060</link><description><![CDATA[Tommy and Kurtis return to discuss the beginning of Bob Harras’s run on Avengers! They kick off the episode with an Avengers Graphic Novel featuring the ever popular Venom! Next up is the 1991 Annual crossover story, the Subterranean Wars, featuring a evil villain team-up between The Mole Man, Tyrannus and Grotesk! Then, they tackle […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1113</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:08:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964060/2019_07_19_emp068_the_collection_obsession_96kbps.mp3" length="87337578" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tommy and Kurtis return to discuss the beginning of Bob Harras’s run on Avengers! They kick off the episode with an Avengers Graphic Novel featuring the ever popular Venom! Next up is the 1991 Annual crossover story, the Subterranean Wars, featuring a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tommy and Kurtis return to discuss the beginning of Bob Harras’s run on Avengers! They kick off the episode with an Avengers Graphic Novel featuring the ever popular Venom! 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Join us as we pick apart this mini series and find out what works and what doesn’t! Issues discussed: […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1103</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2019 05:15:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964122/2019_07_12_emp067_round_robin_96kbps.mp3" length="59194821" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Adam and Kurtis settle in for one of the biggest team-ups of the 90s! Round Robin saw Spidey team up with Punisher, Moon Knight, Nova, Night Thrasher, and Darkhawk for an adventure again the cyborg Midnight! Join us as we pick apart this mini series...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Adam and Kurtis settle in for one of the biggest team-ups of the 90s! Round Robin saw Spidey team up with Punisher, Moon Knight, Nova, Night Thrasher, and Darkhawk for an adventure again the cyborg Midnight! Join us as we pick apart this mini series and find out what works and what doesn’t! Issues discussed: […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4854</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Ron Marz on Silver Surfer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-ron-marz-on-silver-surfer--22964124</link><description><![CDATA[Ron Marz is a major player when it comes to the comic universes for both Marvel and DC! In this episode he comes on the show to tell tales of being Jim Starlin’s protege, taking the reigns on Silver Surfer and Thor, and creating some memorable stories with Ron Lim through the 90s! This is […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1094</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964124/2019_07_05_emp_exclusive_48_ron_marz_on_silver_surfer.mp3" length="51964271" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ron Marz is a major player when it comes to the comic universes for both Marvel and DC! In this episode he comes on the show to tell tales of being Jim Starlin’s protege, taking the reigns on Silver Surfer and Thor, and creating some memorable stories...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ron Marz is a major player when it comes to the comic universes for both Marvel and DC! In this episode he comes on the show to tell tales of being Jim Starlin’s protege, taking the reigns on Silver Surfer and Thor, and creating some memorable stories with Ron Lim through the 90s! This is […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3185</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>New Mutants, Ep. 6b: Curse of the Valkyries</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-mutants-ep-6b-curse-of-the-valkyries--22964138</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Franck return to the New Mutants to talk about the epic adventure story in which our heroes battle hostile Valkyries under the control of Hela in Asgard! This episode only tackles the second half of the Curse of the Valkyries Epic Collection. We’ll get to the first half a little later. Issues discussed: […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1088</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964138/2019_06_28_emp066_curse_of_the_valkyries_96kbps.mp3" length="63731405" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis and Franck return to the New Mutants to talk about the epic adventure story in which our heroes battle hostile Valkyries under the control of Hela in Asgard! This episode only tackles the second half of the Curse of the Valkyries Epic...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis and Franck return to the New Mutants to talk about the epic adventure story in which our heroes battle hostile Valkyries under the control of Hela in Asgard! This episode only tackles the second half of the Curse of the Valkyries Epic Collection. We’ll get to the first half a little later. Issues discussed: […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5214</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Jason Liebig on Generation X</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-jason-liebig-on-generation-x--22964083</link><description><![CDATA[This month’s special Generation X 25th Anniversary interview is with editor Jason Liebig who started as an assistant editor early in the book’s run, eventually graduating to full editor for the Counter-X era stories. 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The discussion includes stories...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This month’s special Generation X 25th Anniversary interview is with editor Jason Liebig who started as an assistant editor early in the book’s run, eventually graduating to full editor for the Counter-X era stories. 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Listen to them as they discuss the finer points of the film, what works and what doesn’t, and how the comic differs from the movie! Issues discussed: Marvel […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4881</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Excalibur, Ep. 1a: The Sword is Drawn</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/excalibur-ep-1a-the-sword-is-drawn--22964091</link><description><![CDATA[Beginning in this episode is our Epic dive into the pages of Excalibur by Chris Claremont and Alan Davis. In fact, our dive is so deep that we go back ten years before Excalibur and begin our conversation with a few key issues of Marvel UK’s Captain Britain! Issues discussed: Captain Britain Weekly #1-2, Mighty […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1056</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2019 00:43:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964091/2019_06_14_emp064_the_sword_is_drawn_96kbps.mp3" length="80204641" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Beginning in this episode is our Epic dive into the pages of Excalibur by Chris Claremont and Alan Davis. In fact, our dive is so deep that we go back ten years before Excalibur and begin our conversation with a few key issues of Marvel UK’s Captain...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Beginning in this episode is our Epic dive into the pages of Excalibur by Chris Claremont and Alan Davis. In fact, our dive is so deep that we go back ten years before Excalibur and begin our conversation with a few key issues of Marvel UK’s Captain Britain! Issues discussed: Captain Britain Weekly #1-2, Mighty […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6602</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Venom, Ep. 5: The Mace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/venom-ep-5-the-mace--22964076</link><description><![CDATA[Venom: The Mace is the worst Venom mini series that Kurtis has had to discuss on the show so far! In this episode, Kurtis is joined by Jon and together they tear this story apart and poke fun at the holes, pacing and dialogue. HOWEVER, after reading the mini-series, they make a discovery that changes […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1050</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964076/2019_06_07_emp063_the_mace.mp3" length="55972511" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Venom: The Mace is the worst Venom mini series that Kurtis has had to discuss on the show so far! In this episode, Kurtis is joined by Jon and together they tear this story apart and poke fun at the holes, pacing and dialogue. HOWEVER, after reading...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Venom: The Mace is the worst Venom mini series that Kurtis has had to discuss on the show so far! In this episode, Kurtis is joined by Jon and together they tear this story apart and poke fun at the holes, pacing and dialogue. HOWEVER, after reading the mini-series, they make a discovery that changes […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3447</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Incredible Hulk, Ep. 3: The Leader Lives</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/incredible-hulk-ep-3-the-leader-lives--22964102</link><description><![CDATA[Alex and Kurtis return to discussion the Hulk’s transition from 10-page serialized stories in Tales to Astonish to getting full-length stories in his very own title! The Leader returns and the Hulk takes on the Mandarin, Namor, Sandman, the Inhumans, Rhino, Ka-Zar and all of Asgard! Issues discussed: Tales to Astonish #97-101, Incredible Hulk #102-117, […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1043</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2019 00:00:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964102/2019_06_01_emp062_the_leader_lives_96kbps.mp3" length="84948649" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alex and Kurtis return to discussion the Hulk’s transition from 10-page serialized stories in Tales to Astonish to getting full-length stories in his very own title! The Leader returns and the Hulk takes on the Mandarin, Namor, Sandman, the Inhumans,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alex and Kurtis return to discussion the Hulk’s transition from 10-page serialized stories in Tales to Astonish to getting full-length stories in his very own title! The Leader returns and the Hulk takes on the Mandarin, Namor, Sandman, the Inhumans, Rhino, Ka-Zar and all of Asgard! Issues discussed: Tales to Astonish #97-101, Incredible Hulk #102-117, […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6994</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Richard Starkings on Generation X</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-richard-starkings-on-generation-x--22964146</link><description><![CDATA[Tune into this special Generation X interview to learn all about Richard Starkings and how he brought the comic industry into the digital age by creating computer fonts and styles for world balloons, sound effects, titles and credits! And what was Generation X’s special role in this massive transition? You’ll have to listen to find […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=1039</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2019 00:00:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964146/2019_05_25_emp_exclusive_46_richard_starkings.mp3" length="46401981" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tune into this special Generation X interview to learn all about Richard Starkings and how he brought the comic industry into the digital age by creating computer fonts and styles for world balloons, sound effects, titles and credits! And what was...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune into this special Generation X interview to learn all about Richard Starkings and how he brought the comic industry into the digital age by creating computer fonts and styles for world balloons, sound effects, titles and credits! And what was Generation X’s special role in this massive transition? You’ll have to listen to find […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2836</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Movie Special: Spider-Man</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-movie-special-spider-man--22964079</link><description><![CDATA[Steve and Doug recount seeing the first Spider-Man movie when it debuted 2002, but how does it hold up today? Discussion revolves around casting, plot points and, of course, the official comic adaptation by Stan Lee and Alan Davis! 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Discussion revolves around casting, plot points and, of course, the official comic adaptation by Stan Lee and Alan Davis! Issues discussed: Spider-Man: The Official Movie Adaptation Check out our exclusive interviews available as perks for […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4196</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Michael Mantlo on his brother Bill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-michael-mantlo-on-his-brother-bill--22964077</link><description><![CDATA[There was a time when you couldn’t throw a rock in a comic shop without hitting a book written by Bill Mantlo. 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But the prolific writer of such books as Cloak and Dagger, Incredible Hulk and Micronauts has been living with severe brain trauma since an accident in the 90s and has been in the […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3236</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Defenders, Ep. 7b: Ashes, Ashes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/defenders-ep-7b-ashes-ashes--22964086</link><description><![CDATA[J.M. Dematteis sets the stage for his next big era of Defenders! Old Defenders leave, and new ones are here to stay! Plus, the Beast wants to turn this non-team into a team! 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All this and a Hellstrom doppelganger, a robot nurse, an elf with a gun, a funeral for a fallen comrade and a […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5498</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Silver Surfer, Ep. 7: The Infinity Gauntlet</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/silver-surfer-ep-7-the-infinity-gauntlet--22964108</link><description><![CDATA[Everyone is going gaga over everything Infinity thanks to a couple of movies that have recently been released. But what the movies don’t show are the far reaching effects of the Infinity Gauntlet. How does the “snap” affect the Kree Empire? What does Thanos’s conquest look like on other planets? What does the Rhino feel […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=947</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964108/2019_05_03_emp060_infinity_gauntlet_96kbps.mp3" length="67124949" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Everyone is going gaga over everything Infinity thanks to a couple of movies that have recently been released. But what the movies don’t show are the far reaching effects of the Infinity Gauntlet. How does the “snap” affect the Kree Empire? What does...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everyone is going gaga over everything Infinity thanks to a couple of movies that have recently been released. But what the movies don’t show are the far reaching effects of the Infinity Gauntlet. How does the “snap” affect the Kree Empire? What does Thanos’s conquest look like on other planets? What does the Rhino feel […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5519</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Jay Faerber on Generation X</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-jay-faerber-on-generation-x--22964070</link><description><![CDATA[In this second interview in our Generation X 25th Anniversary series, writer Jay Faerber talks about his first major job working in comics – Generation X #48-62! And as an added bonus, Jay has graciously shared his original Generation X pitch for us all to read! Click here to read it! More exclusive interviews can […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=906</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964070/2019_04_25_emp_exclusive_44_jay_faerber.mp3" length="22990518" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this second interview in our Generation X 25th Anniversary series, writer Jay Faerber talks about his first major job working in comics – Generation X #48-62! And as an added bonus, Jay has graciously shared his original Generation X pitch for us...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this second interview in our Generation X 25th Anniversary series, writer Jay Faerber talks about his first major job working in comics – Generation X #48-62! And as an added bonus, Jay has graciously shared his original Generation X pitch for us all to read! Click here to read it! More exclusive interviews can […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1386</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Defenders, Ep. 7a: Moon Madness</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/defenders-ep-7a-moon-madness--22964097</link><description><![CDATA[Jason and Kurtis return to talk about the next steps for the Defenders before they move into the “New Defenders” era! DeMatties and Perlin craft some epic, funny, heart-warming, tragic and whimsical issue and they can all be found in the issues discussed within! Issues discussed: Defenders #110-116, Avengers Annual # 11 Check out our […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=898</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2019 00:00:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964097/2019_04_19_emp059_moon_madness_96kbps.mp3" length="64867664" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jason and Kurtis return to talk about the next steps for the Defenders before they move into the “New Defenders” era! DeMatties and Perlin craft some epic, funny, heart-warming, tragic and whimsical issue and they can all be found in the issues...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason and Kurtis return to talk about the next steps for the Defenders before they move into the “New Defenders” era! 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This is our second Moon Knight episode and in this one we see the Moon Knight series find its groove and Sienkiewicz find his signature style. Plus, the introduction of some of Moon Knight’s rogues gallery, including Morpheus! Issues discussed: Moon Knight […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7381</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Movie Special: Labyrinth</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-movie-special-labyrinth--22964074</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first episode of a new segment of the Epic Marvel Podcast! This is the Epic Marvel Movie Special Podcast, in which Steve and Doug Ferguson explore films that Marvel has adapted into comics. 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[…]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=882</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964113/2019_04_04_emp057_thanos_quest_96kbps.mp3" length="70246823" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Craig and Kurtis revisit the period of Silver Surfer that directly sets up The Infinity Gauntlet mini-series. It is in these issues that you will learn about the formation of the Infinity Gauntlet and see all the pieces fall into place to bring about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Craig and Kurtis revisit the period of Silver Surfer that directly sets up The Infinity Gauntlet mini-series. It is in these issues that you will learn about the formation of the Infinity Gauntlet and see all the pieces fall into place to bring about the circumstances of one of the greatest mini-series of the 90s! […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5778</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Transformers, Ep. 7: Headmasters</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/transformers-ep-7-headmasters--22964149</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Peter and Kurtis return to talk more Transformers! They tackle to the two TF mini-series, G.I. Joe and the Transformers featuring the transformation of Bumblebee into Goldbug, and Transformers: Headmasters, featuring the comic debuts of Fortress Maximus, Scorponok, Hot Rod and so many more! Yes, this is episode 7, but it fits […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=877</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964149/2019_03_29_emp056_headmasters_96kbps.mp3" length="78782020" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Peter and Kurtis return to talk more Transformers! They tackle to the two TF mini-series, G.I. Joe and the Transformers featuring the transformation of Bumblebee into Goldbug, and Transformers: Headmasters, featuring the comic debuts...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Peter and Kurtis return to talk more Transformers! They tackle to the two TF mini-series, G.I. Joe and the Transformers featuring the transformation of Bumblebee into Goldbug, and Transformers: Headmasters, featuring the comic debuts of Fortress Maximus, Scorponok, Hot Rod and so many more! Yes, this is episode 7, but it fits […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6493</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Scott Lobdell on Generation X</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-scott-lobdell-on-generation-x--22964039</link><description><![CDATA[2019 is the 25th anniversary of Generation X (aka my favourite comic). I’m not sure that Marvel will be doing anything in particular to celebrate, so I’m taking it upon myself to bring you The Oral History of Generation X! I’ve been collecting interviews over the past couple of years with writers, artists and other […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=869</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964039/2019_03_25_emp_exclusive_43_scott_lobdell.mp3" length="50005612" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>2019 is the 25th anniversary of Generation X (aka my favourite comic). I’m not sure that Marvel will be doing anything in particular to celebrate, so I’m taking it upon myself to bring you The Oral History of Generation X! I’ve been collecting...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[2019 is the 25th anniversary of Generation X (aka my favourite comic). I’m not sure that Marvel will be doing anything in particular to celebrate, so I’m taking it upon myself to bring you The Oral History of Generation X! I’ve been collecting interviews over the past couple of years with writers, artists and other […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3067</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Avengers, Ep. 1b: The Old Order Changeth</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/avengers-ep-1b-the-old-order-changeth--22964143</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Chris return to finish talking about Avengers Epic Collection, Vol. 1 that contains the first issues featuring the new Avengers: Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver! They discuss the last few issues with the founding members and transition to Captain America and his new crew as they figure out how to work together and […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=864</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 23:00:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964143/2019_03_22_emp055_the_old_order_changeth.mp3" length="66736955" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis and Chris return to finish talking about Avengers Epic Collection, Vol. 1 that contains the first issues featuring the new Avengers: Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver! They discuss the last few issues with the founding members and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis and Chris return to finish talking about Avengers Epic Collection, Vol. 1 that contains the first issues featuring the new Avengers: Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver! They discuss the last few issues with the founding members and transition to Captain America and his new crew as they figure out how to work together and […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4122</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Transformers, Ep. 2: Return to Cybertron</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/transformers-ep-2-return-to-cybertron--22964125</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Peter are back to talk about another bunch of classic Marvel Transformers comics from the 80s! Peter brings his TF toy knowledge to the conversation as they dive into these stories that introduce over 50 new characters! Plus, for very first time, Cybertron is seen in the comics! Issues discussed: Transformers #14-25 This […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=858</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964125/2019_03_15_emp054_return_to_cybertron_96kbps.mp3" length="81000622" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis and Peter are back to talk about another bunch of classic Marvel Transformers comics from the 80s! Peter brings his TF toy knowledge to the conversation as they dive into these stories that introduce over 50 new characters! Plus, for very first...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis and Peter are back to talk about another bunch of classic Marvel Transformers comics from the 80s! Peter brings his TF toy knowledge to the conversation as they dive into these stories that introduce over 50 new characters! Plus, for very first time, Cybertron is seen in the comics! Issues discussed: Transformers #14-25 This […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6681</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Gerry Conway on Ms. Marvel</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-gerry-conway-on-ms-marvel--22964081</link><description><![CDATA[Before she was Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers was Ms. Marvel! Find out how Gerry Conway took this forgotten character and turned her into a superhero in the 70s! Kurtis and Gerry also chat about her costume, her powers, what Gerry  would have done with the character had he stayed on the book for more than […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=851</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 23:57:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964081/2019_03_11_emp_exclusive_42_gerry_conway.mp3" length="20730522" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Before she was Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers was Ms. Marvel! Find out how Gerry Conway took this forgotten character and turned her into a superhero in the 70s! Kurtis and Gerry also chat about her costume, her powers, what Gerry  would have done with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Before she was Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers was Ms. Marvel! Find out how Gerry Conway took this forgotten character and turned her into a superhero in the 70s! Kurtis and Gerry also chat about her costume, her powers, what Gerry  would have done with the character had he stayed on the book for more than […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1245</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ms. Marvel, Ep. 1: This Woman, This Warrior</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ms-marvel-ep-1-this-woman-this-warrior--22964064</link><description><![CDATA[In 1977, Gerry Conway and John Buscema launched the very female headlined Marvel comic–Ms. Marvel! They transformed Carol Danvers into a superhero and throughout the years, many different people have had their chance to write the character. But JC and Kurtis go back to the beginning to take a look at what is essentially a […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=845</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964064/2019_03_08_emp053_this_woman_this_warrior_96kbps.mp3" length="76915921" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1977, Gerry Conway and John Buscema launched the very female headlined Marvel comic–Ms. Marvel! They transformed Carol Danvers into a superhero and throughout the years, many different people have had their chance to write the character. But JC and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In 1977, Gerry Conway and John Buscema launched the very female headlined Marvel comic–Ms. Marvel! They transformed Carol Danvers into a superhero and throughout the years, many different people have had their chance to write the character. But JC and Kurtis go back to the beginning to take a look at what is essentially a […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6322</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Mike Baron on The Punisher</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-mike-baron-on-the-punisher--22964089</link><description><![CDATA[What’s this? A new episode? But it isn’t Friday! Well, I’m getting a blacklog and I just can’t wait to get these episodes out to you! Here is Mike “Bloody Red” Baron, talking about the beginning issues of his epic run on the Punisher! Much of what we know about the Punisher’s history and character […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=838</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964089/2019_03_05_emp_exclusive_41_mike_baron.mp3" length="23617358" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What’s this? A new episode? But it isn’t Friday! Well, I’m getting a blacklog and I just can’t wait to get these episodes out to you! Here is Mike “Bloody Red” Baron, talking about the beginning issues of his epic run on the Punisher! Much of what we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What’s this? A new episode? But it isn’t Friday! Well, I’m getting a blacklog and I just can’t wait to get these episodes out to you! Here is Mike “Bloody Red” Baron, talking about the beginning issues of his epic run on the Punisher! Much of what we know about the Punisher’s history and character […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1426</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Avengers, Ep. 1a: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/avengers-ep-1a-earth-s-mightiest-heroes--22964098</link><description><![CDATA[Up until this point, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk and Ant-Man and the Wasp had been operating independently in their own books. But starting with Avengers #1, all of these amazing heroes join together to form one of the most epic teams in comic history! Plus, throw in Captain America in a few issues and you […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=831</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:47:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964098/2019_03_01_emp052_earths_mightiest_heroes.mp3" length="81527174" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Up until this point, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk and Ant-Man and the Wasp had been operating independently in their own books. But starting with Avengers #1, all of these amazing heroes join together to form one of the most epic teams in comic history! Plus,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Up until this point, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk and Ant-Man and the Wasp had been operating independently in their own books. But starting with Avengers #1, all of these amazing heroes join together to form one of the most epic teams in comic history! Plus, throw in Captain America in a few issues and you […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5052</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Punisher, Ep. 2b: Assassin’s Guild</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/punisher-ep-2b-assassin-s-guild--22964112</link><description><![CDATA[Picking up right were we left off in the last episode, Chris and Kurtis finish talking about the second Punisher Epic Collection which includes some great stories from Mike Baron, Luke Ross and Whilce Portacio! Plus, it’s Punisher vs. Daredevil in a classic crossover, and Frank joins known criminals to take down other known criminals […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=825</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 00:01:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964112/2019_02_22_emp051_assassins_guild.mp3" length="80631253" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Picking up right were we left off in the last episode, Chris and Kurtis finish talking about the second Punisher Epic Collection which includes some great stories from Mike Baron, Luke Ross and Whilce Portacio! Plus, it’s Punisher vs. Daredevil in a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Picking up right were we left off in the last episode, Chris and Kurtis finish talking about the second Punisher Epic Collection which includes some great stories from Mike Baron, Luke Ross and Whilce Portacio! Plus, it’s Punisher vs. Daredevil in a classic crossover, and Frank joins known criminals to take down other known criminals […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4986</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Punisher, Ep. 2a: Circle of Blood</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/punisher-ep-2a-circle-of-blood--22964088</link><description><![CDATA[This episode marks the 50th review episode of the podcast! Thank you to every one of you faithful listeners! In this episode, Kurtis is joined by Chris Marshall to talk about the original Punisher mini-series, Circle of Blood, by Steven Grant and Mike Zeck, and the first five issues of Punisher’s first ongoing series, by […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=805</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 02:05:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964088/2019_02_15_emp050_circle_of_blood.mp3" length="79393873" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode marks the 50th review episode of the podcast! Thank you to every one of you faithful listeners! In this episode, Kurtis is joined by Chris Marshall to talk about the original Punisher mini-series, Circle of Blood, by Steven Grant and Mike...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode marks the 50th review episode of the podcast! Thank you to every one of you faithful listeners! 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Issues discussed: Venom: The Enemy Within […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=799</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964137/2019_02_08_emp049_the_enemy_within.mp3" length="35413158" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>New York is overrun by goblins and it is up to Venom and Morbius to figure out why and how to get rid of them! Kurtis and Chemi join forces to discuss the good and the bad of this odd little Venom mini-series by Bruce Jones and Bob McLeod! Issues...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[New York is overrun by goblins and it is up to Venom and Morbius to figure out why and how to get rid of them! Kurtis and Chemi join forces to discuss the good and the bad of this odd little Venom mini-series by Bruce Jones and Bob McLeod! 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This mini-series is truly madness and Kurtis and Mark do their best to figure out […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2666</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Venom, Ep. 2: Funeral Pyre</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/venom-ep-2-funeral-pyre--22964111</link><description><![CDATA[Next up in our walk through Venom’s ongoing mini-series of the 90s is Funeral Pyre, by Carl Potts and Tom Lyle! Check out Venom as he takes down a neighborhood of drug dealers! Watch Punisher get in his way over and over again! Discover the origin story of a brand new villain who will never […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=787</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964111/2019_01_26_emp047_funeral_pyre.mp3" length="37615733" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Next up in our walk through Venom’s ongoing mini-series of the 90s is Funeral Pyre, by Carl Potts and Tom Lyle! Check out Venom as he takes down a neighborhood of drug dealers! Watch Punisher get in his way over and over again! Discover the origin...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Next up in our walk through Venom’s ongoing mini-series of the 90s is Funeral Pyre, by Carl Potts and Tom Lyle! Check out Venom as he takes down a neighborhood of drug dealers! Watch Punisher get in his way over and over again! Discover the origin story of a brand new villain who will never […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2302</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Venom, Ep. 1: Lethal Protector</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/venom-ep-1-lethal-protector--22964123</link><description><![CDATA[Over the next few weeks, we will be taking a little side journey away from Epic Collections to talk about the first few Venom mini-series from the 90s! First up, Kurtis and Adam discuss Michelinie, Bagley and Lim’s Lethal Protector, the mini-series that took Venom from reoccurring villain to starring anti-hero! 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Kurtis is joined by a variety of new and returning co-hosts to talk about Ben Grimm’s many adventures with friends like Spider-Man, Black Widow, Iron Man, Ka-Zar and Power Man, and unlikely team-ups with lesser known (and in some […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8154</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marvel Two-In-One, Ep. 1a: Cry Monster</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marvel-two-in-one-ep-1a-cry-monster--22964115</link><description><![CDATA[We are kicking off the new year with a special episode that examines the classic 70s Marvel series featuring the ever-lovin’, blue-eyed Thing, featuring all of my co-host friends and more!! 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We will see the Thing team up with Marvel stalwarts like the Hulk, Captain America and Iron Man, and he will cross paths with […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7894</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Danny Fingeroth on Spider-Man</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-danny-fingeroth-on-spider-man--22964118</link><description><![CDATA[Let’s wrap up 2018 with a new interview with Spider-Man editor Danny Fingeroth! We discuss what it means to be a group editor of the Spider-Man books, the state of comics in the 90s, and the rise of two of the most popular characters from that decade – Venom and Carnage! 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This is a companion […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2865</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Captain America, Ep. 1b: The Red Skull Lives Again</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/captain-america-ep-1b-the-red-skull-lives-again--22964120</link><description><![CDATA[Captain America is thrust into modern day adventures with SHIELD, AIM, MODOK… and the return of the Red Skull! Join Kurtis and Drew and they get all caught up in these early adventures of the Star-Spangled Avenger! Issues discussed: Tales of Suspense #78-96 Check out our exclusive interviews available as perks for our Patreon supporters. […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=750</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:00:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964120/2018_12_21_emp043_the_red_skull_lives_again_96kbps.mp3" length="55954386" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Captain America is thrust into modern day adventures with SHIELD, AIM, MODOK… and the return of the Red Skull! Join Kurtis and Drew and they get all caught up in these early adventures of the Star-Spangled Avenger! Issues discussed: Tales of Suspense...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Captain America is thrust into modern day adventures with SHIELD, AIM, MODOK… and the return of the Red Skull! Join Kurtis and Drew and they get all caught up in these early adventures of the Star-Spangled Avenger! 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There is a lot to talk about in this episode, […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6181</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Amazing Spider-Man, Ep. 1b: The Sinister Six</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazing-spider-man-ep-1b-the-sinister-six--22964114</link><description><![CDATA[Continuing right where we left off last time, Kurtis and Franck tackle the next batch of wall-crawling issues, which introduce popular villain after popular villain, and of course, the culmination of all of these hit villains with the introduction of the Sinister Six! Grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy this episode! 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Grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy this episode! Issues discussed: Amazing […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4973</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Amazing Spider-Man, Ep. 1a: Great Power</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazing-spider-man-ep-1a-great-power--22964167</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first episode of our series on the Amazing Spider-Man! Join co-hosts Kurtis and Franck and they discover (not for the first time) the origins of the famous wall-crawler and his colorful band of baddies! 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[…]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=688</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 01:00:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964164/2018_11_15_emp_exclusive_39_jm_dematteis.mp3" length="38394623" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis calls up writer J.M. DeMatteis to talk about his famous Kraven’s Last Hunt story that was told throughout all three Spider-titles in 1987. Together, they discuss the inner workings of Kraven’s mind, the use of words and text, the amazing Mike...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis calls up writer J.M. DeMatteis to talk about his famous Kraven’s Last Hunt story that was told throughout all three Spider-titles in 1987. Together, they discuss the inner workings of Kraven’s mind, the use of words and text, the amazing Mike Zeck, and how it all came together like capturing lightning in a bottle. […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2357</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Amazing Spider-Man, Ep. 17b: Kraven’s Last Hunt</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazing-spider-man-ep-17b-kraven-s-last-hunt--22964168</link><description><![CDATA[Widely accepted as one of the greatest Spider-Man stories ever told, Kraven’s Last Hunt is the feature of this week’s thrilling episode! Adam and Kurtis go through these six issues in detail and get into the mind of Kraven the Hunter and why this story has stayed relevant thirty years later! 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Loki, Enchantress, […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=514</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 00:00:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964183/2018_10_26_emp036_the_god_of_thunder_80kbps.mp3" length="82558431" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis and Craig go back to the very beginning of the God of Thunder – The Mighty Thor! Together, they explore the origins of the character and how he and the whole realm of Asgard developed over the first few years. Many of Thor’s villains appear...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis and Craig go back to the very beginning of the God of Thunder – The Mighty Thor! Together, they explore the origins of the character and how he and the whole realm of Asgard developed over the first few years. Many of Thor’s villains appear here for the first time as well. 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Issues discussed: Tales to Astonish #80-96 Check out […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=657</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2018 00:14:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964093/2018_10_19_emp035_less_than_monster_more_than_man.mp3" length="69777544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Continuing right where they left off in the previous Hulk episode, Kurtis and Alex continue to rampage through the pages of Tales to Astonish with the giant jade giant, The Incredible Hulk himself! In these stories, Hulk faces Boomerang, Abomination,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Continuing right where they left off in the previous Hulk episode, Kurtis and Alex continue to rampage through the pages of Tales to Astonish with the giant jade giant, The Incredible Hulk himself! In these stories, Hulk faces Boomerang, Abomination, Silver Surfer, the High Evolutionary and more! Issues discussed: Tales to Astonish #80-96 Check out […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4351</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Amazing Spider-Man, Ep. 18: Venom</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazing-spider-man-ep-18-venom--22964173</link><description><![CDATA[This is it! The big three-oh-oh! Amazing Spider-Man hits 300 and Kurtis and Adam are on board to talk about the debut of Venom! Hear them discuss the coming of Todd McFarlane, the kidnapping of Mary Jane Watson-Parker, Life in the Mad Dog Ward and much, much more! Issues discussed: Amazing Spider-Man #295-310, Annual #22, […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=641</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 00:00:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964173/2018_10_12_emp035_venom_80kbps.mp3" length="77970686" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is it! The big three-oh-oh! Amazing Spider-Man hits 300 and Kurtis and Adam are on board to talk about the debut of Venom! Hear them discuss the coming of Todd McFarlane, the kidnapping of Mary Jane Watson-Parker, Life in the Mad Dog Ward and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is it! The big three-oh-oh! Amazing Spider-Man hits 300 and Kurtis and Adam are on board to talk about the debut of Venom! Hear them discuss the coming of Todd McFarlane, the kidnapping of Mary Jane Watson-Parker, Life in the Mad Dog Ward and much, much more! Issues discussed: Amazing Spider-Man #295-310, Annual #22, […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7699</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Jim Salicrup on Spider-Man</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-jim-salicrup-on-spider-man--22964176</link><description><![CDATA[In today’s interview episode, Kurtis welcomes back Jim Salicrup to the show to talk about that time he edited Spider-Man comics in the late 80s/early 90s! The discussion includes such memorable Spider-Moments like the reveal of the Hobgoblin’s identity, Kraven’s Last Hunt, the Wedding of Peter and Mary Jane and the origin of Venom! Plus, […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=636</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:09:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964176/2018_10_05_emp_exclusive_37_jim_salicrup_80kbps.mp3" length="52236709" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In today’s interview episode, Kurtis welcomes back Jim Salicrup to the show to talk about that time he edited Spider-Man comics in the late 80s/early 90s! The discussion includes such memorable Spider-Moments like the reveal of the Hobgoblin’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today’s interview episode, Kurtis welcomes back Jim Salicrup to the show to talk about that time he edited Spider-Man comics in the late 80s/early 90s! 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This is a very interesting behind the scenes time for Spider-Man and you will hear […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5337</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Larry Lieber on Amazing Spider-Man Newspaper Strip</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-larry-lieber-on-amazing-spider-man-newspaper-strip--22964084</link><description><![CDATA[We are back with round two with none other than Larry Lieber! Kurtis asks him questions about the Amazing Spider-Man Newspaper Strip from which he recently retired, they discuss the writing process  of his novel, and Larry shares stories of being in the service in the 50s! 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And this is just […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=586</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:00:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964139/2018_09_13_emp033_society_of_serpents_80kbps.mp3" length="74261131" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jared and Kurtis return to Captain America to begin the highly acclaimed run by Mark Gruenwald! This is the origin of the Serpent Society! The departure of Nomad! The fate of the Steve Rogers/Bernie Rosenthal relationship! Gruenwald step in after a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jared and Kurtis return to Captain America to begin the highly acclaimed run by Mark Gruenwald! This is the origin of the Serpent Society! The departure of Nomad! The fate of the Steve Rogers/Bernie Rosenthal relationship! Gruenwald step in after a short run my Mike Carlin and really shakes things up. And this is just […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7311</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: William Messner-Loebs on Thor and much more!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-william-messner-loebs-on-thor-and-much-more--22964131</link><description><![CDATA[William Messner-Loebs has fallen on hard times in recent years. On September 29, 2018 there will be a benefit auction at the Great Lakes Comic Expo where the proceeds will be given to Bill and his wife Nadine. 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You can participate in the auction by proxy if you are not able to make it to […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2471</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Incredible Hulk, Ep. 2a: The Hulk Must Die</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/incredible-hulk-ep-2a-the-hulk-must-die--22964133</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Alex jump into the Tales to Astonish days of the Incredible Hulk and discuss some of the earliest Hulk stories featuring the Leader, the Watcher, Hercules and more! This is where all of the major players in the Hulk mythos get developed and we finally get a look at how the book is […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=506</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 00:00:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964133/2018_08_31_emp032_the_hulk_must_die_80kbps.mp3" length="46567712" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis and Alex jump into the Tales to Astonish days of the Incredible Hulk and discuss some of the earliest Hulk stories featuring the Leader, the Watcher, Hercules and more! This is where all of the major players in the Hulk mythos get developed and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis and Alex jump into the Tales to Astonish days of the Incredible Hulk and discuss some of the earliest Hulk stories featuring the Leader, the Watcher, Hercules and more! This is where all of the major players in the Hulk mythos get developed and we finally get a look at how the book is […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4547</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Bob Budiansky on Transformers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-bob-budiansky-on-transformers--22964180</link><description><![CDATA[Featured in today’s episode is the man behind the Transformers – Bob Budiansky! It was Bob who created the character bios of most of the Transformers that we all know and love, and he wrote Marvel’s Transformers series for over 50 issues! This interview discusses the first half of his TF run and what it […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=568</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964180/2018_08_24_emp_exclusive_34_bob_budiansky.mp3" length="45458365" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Featured in today’s episode is the man behind the Transformers – Bob Budiansky! It was Bob who created the character bios of most of the Transformers that we all know and love, and he wrote Marvel’s Transformers series for over 50 issues! This...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Featured in today’s episode is the man behind the Transformers – Bob Budiansky! It was Bob who created the character bios of most of the Transformers that we all know and love, and he wrote Marvel’s Transformers series for over 50 issues! This interview discusses the first half of his TF run and what it […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2789</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Transformers, Ep. 1: More Than Meets the Eye</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/transformers-ep-1-more-than-meets-the-eye--22964109</link><description><![CDATA[We take a break from our normal Epic Collection talk to take a look at the creation of the Transformers universe as it unfolded in the pages of Marvel’s Transformers comics from the 80s! 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Guest appearances from Wonder Man, The […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=537</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 00:01:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964181/2018_08_03_emp030_mind_games_80kbps.mp3" length="75023731" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome back to the Defenders! In this episode, Jason and Kurtis finish up the second half of their Defenders episode with the fallout from the Six-Fingered Hand saga! Huge implications for Hellcat, Son of Satan, Devil-Slayer, Valkyrie, Gargoyle and,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome back to the Defenders! In this episode, Jason and Kurtis finish up the second half of their Defenders episode with the fallout from the Six-Fingered Hand saga! 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Is there more to the Defenders than just fighting demons? Just how many different versions of Satan […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=504</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:01:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964132/2018_07_27_emp029_six_fingered_hand_80kbps.mp3" length="65317913" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Kurtis is joined by new co-host Jason as they jump into the Defenders. Is this a good starting place for people who have never read Defenders? Do all of the B-List characters work well together? Is there more to the Defenders than...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Kurtis is joined by new co-host Jason as they jump into the Defenders. Is this a good starting place for people who have never read Defenders? Do all of the B-List characters work well together? Is there more to the Defenders than just fighting demons? Just how many different versions of Satan […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6435</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Larry Lieber</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-larry-lieber--22964188</link><description><![CDATA[There are only a few people still alive who were there at the beginning of the Marvel Age of comics. Larry Lieber is one of them! 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Plus, Punisher in space! Punisher buried alive! And Punisher teaming up with the Black Widow! Issues discussed: Punisher #63-75, Punisher: G-Force, Punisher: […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6417</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Fabian Nicieza on X-Force</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-fabian-nicieza-on-x-force--22964121</link><description><![CDATA[Children of the 90s more than likely read a lot of comics written by Fabian Nicieza whether they know it or not! He is one of the key players in some of the biggest X-Men crossovers of the era and played a role in the success of X-Force! Kurtis talks to Fabian all about X-Force, […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=478</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:03:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964121/2018_06_28_emp_exclusive_31_fabian_nicieza.mp3" length="52469884" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Children of the 90s more than likely read a lot of comics written by Fabian Nicieza whether they know it or not! He is one of the key players in some of the biggest X-Men crossovers of the era and played a role in the success of X-Force! Kurtis talks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Children of the 90s more than likely read a lot of comics written by Fabian Nicieza whether they know it or not! He is one of the key players in some of the biggest X-Men crossovers of the era and played a role in the success of X-Force! Kurtis talks to Fabian all about X-Force, […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3228</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Amazing Spider-Man, Ep. 21: Return of the Sinister Six</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazing-spider-man-ep-21-return-of-the-sinister-six--22964140</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Adam return to the Amazing Spider-Man to discuss the dynamic pairing of writer David Michelinie and artist Erik Larsen! The Return of the Sinister Six, Venom, and the Black Fox, plus the debut of Cardiac! Also, Spidey battles Doctor Doom, loses his powers and goes to Scotland (but not all in the same […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=468</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:21:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964140/2018_06_22_emp027_return_of_the_sinister_six_80kbps.mp3" length="69125320" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis and Adam return to the Amazing Spider-Man to discuss the dynamic pairing of writer David Michelinie and artist Erik Larsen! The Return of the Sinister Six, Venom, and the Black Fox, plus the debut of Cardiac! Also, Spidey battles Doctor Doom,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis and Adam return to the Amazing Spider-Man to discuss the dynamic pairing of writer David Michelinie and artist Erik Larsen! The Return of the Sinister Six, Venom, and the Black Fox, plus the debut of Cardiac! Also, Spidey battles Doctor Doom, loses his powers and goes to Scotland (but not all in the same […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6797</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ant-Man/Giant-Man, Ep. 1b: The Birth of Giant-Man</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ant-man-giant-man-ep-1b-the-birth-of-giant-man--22964178</link><description><![CDATA[Part two of our giant-size episode about Ant-Man/Giant-Man! Kurtis and Eric pick up right where they left off with Ant-Man making his transition to the larger than life hero known as Giant-Man! Hank and Jan face returning villains like The Porcupine, and new villains like The Human Top! 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Spider-Man and the Hulk also stop by […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4495</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ant-Man/Giant-Man, Ep. 1a: The Man in the Ant Hill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ant-man-giant-man-ep-1a-the-man-in-the-ant-hill--22964135</link><description><![CDATA[Examining the humble beginnings of Marvel’s tiniest hero, the Ant-Man, Kurtis and Eric discuss what makes Ant-Man so great, the highlights and shortfalls of this Silver Age classic, the many obscure villains, and why the Hank/Jan relationship is so toxic even from the very start. The episode is no small feat. In fact, it became […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=454</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 01:16:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964135/2018_06_08_emp025_man_in_the_ant_hill.mp3" length="78761487" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Examining the humble beginnings of Marvel’s tiniest hero, the Ant-Man, Kurtis and Eric discuss what makes Ant-Man so great, the highlights and shortfalls of this Silver Age classic, the many obscure villains, and why the Hank/Jan relationship is so...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Examining the humble beginnings of Marvel’s tiniest hero, the Ant-Man, Kurtis and Eric discuss what makes Ant-Man so great, the highlights and shortfalls of this Silver Age classic, the many obscure villains, and why the Hank/Jan relationship is so toxic even from the very start. The episode is no small feat. In fact, it became […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4858</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Mark Pacella on X-Force</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-mark-pacella-on-x-force--22964174</link><description><![CDATA[Mark Pacella isn’t a household name like Rob Liefeld or Todd McFarlane, but he made an impact on X-Force taking over the penciling chores after Liefeld’s departure. 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He talks about getting in a fight with Larry Hama, the time when Bob Harras put masking tape all over his X-Force pages, when he was told not […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3569</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>X-Force, Ep. 1: Under the Gun</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/x-force-ep-1-under-the-gun--22964198</link><description><![CDATA[Beginning a series that examines the comic that defined the 90s, James and Kurtis discuss X-Force in all its glory to find out what made it so popular with the disgruntled youth of the the grunge era! You’ll see guns! You’ll see pouches! You’ll see Rob Liefeld at his best! Plus, Deadpool! Spider-Man! Wolverine! More excitement than […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=430</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 00:02:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964198/2018_05_24_emp024_under_the_gun_80kbps.mp3" length="77719408" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Beginning a series that examines the comic that defined the 90s, James and Kurtis discuss X-Force in all its glory to find out what made it so popular with the disgruntled youth of the the grunge era! You’ll see guns! You’ll see pouches! You’ll see...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Beginning a series that examines the comic that defined the 90s, James and Kurtis discuss X-Force in all its glory to find out what made it so popular with the disgruntled youth of the the grunge era! You’ll see guns! You’ll see pouches! You’ll see Rob Liefeld at his best! Plus, Deadpool! Spider-Man! Wolverine! More excitement than […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7617</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Larry Hama and Adam Kubert on Wolverine</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-larry-hama-and-adam-kubert-on-wolverine--22964090</link><description><![CDATA[Talking with Larry Hama and Adam Kubert about their time working together on Wolverine was something I’ll never forget, and I’m glad I can share it with you! 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[…]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=399</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 00:01:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964190/2018_05_11_emp023_the_dying_game_80kbps.mp3" length="59936635" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A new era begins for Wolverine after Magneto rips the adamantium from his bones! How does this affect his mutant healing factor? What does this mean for the X-Men? And how does Apocalypse play into all of this? Drew and Kurtis tackle these tough...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new era begins for Wolverine after Magneto rips the adamantium from his bones! How does this affect his mutant healing factor? What does this mean for the X-Men? And how does Apocalypse play into all of this? Drew and Kurtis tackle these tough questions as they plow their way through the bone claws years! […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5867</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Jim Starlin on Infinity Gauntlet and his Cosmic Universe</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-jim-starlin-on-infinity-gauntlet-and-his-cosmic-universe--22964119</link><description><![CDATA[It is my pleasure to share this interview with the man who defined much of Marvel’s cosmic universe through the 70s, 80s and 90s. 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This volume features incredible battles that pit the Avengers against Zeus and the rest of Olympia, Magneto and the X-Men, the West Coast Avengers, a dozen...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis and Tommy jump into Roger Stern’s legendary Avengers run with the final Stern volume! This volume features incredible battles that pit the Avengers against Zeus and the rest of Olympia, Magneto and the X-Men, the West Coast Avengers, a dozen dead heroes and villains, and even Doctor Doom! Issues discussed: Avengers #278-285, X-Men vs. […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6397</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Chris Claremont on New Mutants</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-chris-claremont-on-new-mutants--22964202</link><description><![CDATA[Chris Claremont returns to the show to reveal the origins of the New Mutants! He discusses the creation of each character, drawing inspiration from the original X-Men, transitioning from the graphic novel to the series with Bob McLeod, and creating the Demon Bear Saga with Bill Sienkiewicz, and the Magik limited series. 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Jared calls this book required reading for any comic fan, so […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=258</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2018 07:41:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964142/2018_03_02_emp018_panthers_rage_80kbps.mp3" length="63990634" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis and Jared take a trip to Wakanda and explore the depths of Don McGregor’s 12-part Black Panther epic Panther’s Rage. This is the formative Black Panther story that defined the nation of Wakanda set the foundation for nearly every future Black...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis and Jared take a trip to Wakanda and explore the depths of Don McGregor’s 12-part Black Panther epic Panther’s Rage. This is the formative Black Panther story that defined the nation of Wakanda set the foundation for nearly every future Black Panther tale! 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This...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis talks about the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen with D.G. Chichester! The discussion includes Fall of the Kingpin, Fall from Grace, Tree of Knowledge, Daredevil’s new costume, the return of Elektra, and not knowing that he got fired off the book! This is a companion episode to Daredevil, Ep. 18: Fall from Grace. More exclusive interviews […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3441</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Daredevil. Ep. 18: Fall from Grace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/daredevil-ep-18-fall-from-grace--22964147</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Adam tackle Daredevil’s 90s epic, Fall from Grace! 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More from Steve Englehart: […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2294</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fantastic Four, Ep. 20: Into the Time Stream</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fantastic-four-ep-20-into-the-time-stream--22964225</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Eric rediscover the beginning of Walter Simonson’s short but great run on Fantastic Four! There are Celestials, dinosaurs, giant Russian robots, a million Kangs, and more d-list villains than you can shake a stick at! Plus, the four-part Annual crossover event, Days of Future Present! 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Many more exclusive interviews can be found on our Patreon site. More from Chris Claremont:  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1449</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Larry Hama on Iron Fist</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-larry-hama-on-iron-fist--22964206</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis talks to writer Larry Hama about his first major work for Marvel (on which he was the penciler), Iron Fist! And as an added bonus, there is a excerpt from an interview with Iron Fist writer Doug Moench, conducted by Adam Chapman on the Comics Shenanigans Podcast! 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This is a companion episode to Iron […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1242</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Joe Rubinstein on Silver Surfer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-joe-rubinstein-on-silver-surfer--22964187</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis talks to prolific inker Joe Rubinstein about working on Silver Surfer with Marshall Rogers! They also discuss a few other parts of Rubinstein’s career, such as Amazing Spider-Man and Wolverine! This is a companion episode to Silver Surfer, Ep. 3: Freedom. 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This is a companion episode to Silver Surfer, Ep. 3: Freedom.  Many more exclusive interviews can be found on […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2079</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview: Jim Salicrup on Captain America</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-jim-salicrup-on-captain-america--22964215</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis talks to editor Jim Salicrup about editing Captain America while Roger Stern and John Byrne were on the title. Plus, what is the story behind the Amazing Spider-Man/Incredible Hulk toilet paper comic? Listen and find out! This is a companion episode to Captain America, Ep. 9: Dawn’s Early Light. 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This is a companion episode to Captain America, Ep. 9: Dawn’s Early Light. Many more exclusive interviews can […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4043</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wolverine, Ep. 1: Madripoor Nights</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wolverine-ep-1-madripoor-nights--22964219</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Drew begin their journey through Wolverine’s solo series with this first volume of early Wolverine stories when Logan was in the gritty city of Madripoor under the alias “Patch”! There are pirates, vampires, demons, and even a Hulk! Issues discussed: Marvel Comics Presents #1-10, and Wolverine #1-16. 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This is a companion episode to Captain America, […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2913</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Amazing Spider-Man, Ep. 15: Ghosts of the Past</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazing-spider-man-ep-15-ghosts-of-the-past--22964214</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Adam get together once again to talk about the wall-crawler in this period just after the Black Costume saga. You’ll see Black Fox, Silver Sable, Scorpion, Frog-Man, Spider-Kid, Puma, and of course… Hobgoblin! Join in the discussion about this important era of Spidey history! 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Listen to Kurtis and James discuss just […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=94</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2017 19:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964223/2017_04_07_emp007_freedom_80kbps.mp3" length="69835101" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode could be the only podcast episode to discuss the Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers run on Silver Surfer in great detail! After being tied to Earth by Galactus (and Stan Lee) for over twenty years, the Surfer is finally able to roam the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode could be the only podcast episode to discuss the Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers run on Silver Surfer in great detail! After being tied to Earth by Galactus (and Stan Lee) for over twenty years, the Surfer is finally able to roam the galaxies once again! Listen to Kurtis and James discuss just […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6880</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ron Frenz on Thor</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ron-frenz-on-thor--22964200</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis talks to Ron Frenz on his collaboration with Tom DeFalco on Thor! What was it like following Walter Simonson? Why did they create Eric Masterson? Why did Hercules become a supporting cast member? This is a companion episode to Thor, Ep. 16: War of the Pantheons and Thor, Ep. 17: In Mortal Flesh (which […]]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/?p=92</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2017 16:59:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22964200/2017_03_31_emp_exclusive_03_ron_frenz.mp3" length="63807791" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Michael Cohen</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kurtis talks to Ron Frenz on his collaboration with Tom DeFalco on Thor! What was it like following Walter Simonson? Why did they create Eric Masterson? Why did Hercules become a supporting cast member? This is a companion episode to Thor, Ep. 16: War...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kurtis talks to Ron Frenz on his collaboration with Tom DeFalco on Thor! What was it like following Walter Simonson? Why did they create Eric Masterson? Why did Hercules become a supporting cast member? This is a companion episode to Thor, Ep. 16: War of the Pantheons and Thor, Ep. 17: In Mortal Flesh (which […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3950</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Captain America, Ep. 9: Dawn’s Early Light</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/captain-america-ep-9-dawn-s-early-light--22964216</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Jared begin their series on Captain America with a look at the short but sweet run by Roger Stern and John Byrne, along with the several issues that follow. 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Many more exclusive interviews can be found on our Patreon site.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4131</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Thor, Ep. 16: War of the Pantheons</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/thor-ep-16-war-of-the-pantheons--22964227</link><description><![CDATA[Kurtis and Craig talk about the beginning of Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz’s six year run on The Mighty Thor! The origin of Eric Masterson, Captain America picking up Mjolnir, and what it’s like to be inside the head of a Celestial are all discussed within. 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This is our second episode and the 20th episode of our overall series on the Amazing Spider-Man with Kurtis Findlay and Adam Chapman that covers that memorable time when Spidey got some mega upgrades! Issues discussed include Amazing Spider-Man #326-333 & Annual #24, Spectacular Spider-Man #158-160 & Annual […]]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5710</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>books,comic,comics,marvel,superheroes</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771a981770e03879bc59e0dde7e29225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Iron Man, Ep 10: The Enemy Within</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/iron-man-ep-10-the-enemy-within--22964221</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Epic Marvel Podcast – the only podcast dedicated to Marvel’s Epic Collections! 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