Formerly The Unnamed Comic Book Podcast Dedicated to the Aztec Mummy! The Unnamed Comic Book Podcast is your Astound!-approved User Guide To What's New and Cool in the pop culture world! The Astound Battalion celebrate "9/02/10" the ONLY way they know how: by discussing COMICS (and comic related news)! After a trip down memory lane in which Scott reminds us of his past as a television news anchor and confuses "90210" for "21 Jump Street," the crew jump straight into the news! THIS WEEK: Joe Quesada celebrates 10 years as Marvel's editor-in-chief, original Fredric Wertham manuscripts being made available to the public, a new shipping date for comics(!), a lawyer jumps in to stop Bluewater's Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga biographical comics, Warner Brothers and their latest attempt to stop anyone from using a bat in their logo, Adam Hughes and his recent marriage, "Walking Dead" the television series gets a second season (while season one has YET TO PREMIERE!), Mark Millar launches "CLiNT" magazine in Europe (we have to wait...), Archie Comics get a homosexual character, actor JJ Field cast as Union Jack in the Captain America movie, Neil Gaiman's "Sandman" being developed for television, Joe Hill's IDW series coming to television, DC Comics has decided that Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson will BOTH be Batman in November (HOLY DOUBLE VISION, BATMAN! Look for Marvel to do something similar for Wolverine!), Marvel's announcement of the return of Daredevil (well done, Marvel), a Walt Simonson "Thor" Omnibus (it's HUGE!), and the Tweets of the Week! Oh, and the Harvey Award winners, 'cause Ed had some kind of point to make, which clearly has already been forgotten! Good job going back to "the tapes," Ed! Comics of the week INCLUDE: Brightest Day #9, Freedom Fighters #1 (action and Phantom Lady, by Palmiotti and Gray!), Shadowland #3 (oh no, not again...), Wolverine #1 (not the Frank Miller one, but the NEW ONE), Thor: For Asgard #1 (what?), Scarlet #2, Young Avengers: Children's Crusade #2, Taskmaster #1 (GREAT!) and One Month to Live #1! Also featuring the F.O.C. (Final Order Cut-off)! DOWNLOAD NOW (or Ed won't get paid)! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/34_Astound_Podcast_34_September_2_2010.mp3 News topics discussed in depth by three friendly pundits - a man, a robot, and a fairy in a cave. This week the intrepid trio discuss the effects our comic book heroes have on the youths of today. http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/ManFairyRobot/01_Man_Fairy_Robot_Episode_1.mp3 The Astound Conglomeration gathers ONCE MORE to discuss their latest Goldilocks-like dilemma: Who has been using the recording equipment? In typical fashion, the Lads forget this problem as they move on to a more important subject: COMICS! In the news this week: Marvel Studios responds to accusations of "Racebending" (Nico from "Runaways" was not described as Asian-America in casting calls; Marvel quickly goes into defense mode, with some glaring inaccuracies); National Read Comics in Public Day (Saturday, August 28th; you may have missed it, but we have photos of Ed reading his choice in public); "Hot" Rod Blagojevich making appearances at Wizard World Chicago (and profiting from it); "Walking Dead" the TV show gets a spooky premiere date and new (less shaky) preview; Ed Asner is reprising his role of Granny Goodness (what?) in an upcoming animated feature; Blockbuster preparing to file Chapter 11 (while Matt drops an Apple Store BOMB on Scott!); a Comixology created Image Comics app (Youngblood?!?); a new cartoon featuring content from Mad Magazine; "Iron Fist" the movie is back in development; Ford Motors contributes to the Hero Initiative; Avi Arad gets a new job; and the weekly comic movie news! ALSO FEATURING THE TWEET(S) OF THE WEEK! Our subject is clearly deranged! Comics discussed include the Grant Morrison scribed Batman #702 (Matt needed the clarification because he CLEARLY forgot everything that happened in "Final Crisis"), Wonder Woman #602 (blood, battles and jacket removals!), Time Masters - Vanishing Point #2, Green Arrow #3, Generation Lost #8, Superman - Secret Origin #6, Avengers #4, Fantastic Four #582, Captain America #609, Phantom Jack - The Nowhere Man Agenda, and IDW's Archie reprints! TOO HOT! ALL OF THIS CONTENT, free on iTunes, with a quick rundown of next weeks comics! YOU SHOULD PAY US FOR THIS! SCOTT WEARS FEET GLOVES! (Also includes the greatest Ed line ever: "Come one, baby, let's go back to my tiny house!") http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/33_Astound_Podcast_33_August_27th_2010.mp3 THE SLAVE-DRIVING CONTINUES! Scott commissions Matt (Engineer Extraordinaire) to compose a new theme song, with promises of creating an album cover (which will never happen!), while Ed DEMANDS TO BE HEARD! After a quick discussion of ancestry and misconceptions thereof (apparently Ed is from nowhere), the Astound Collective jump into the ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT news! (Well, slight changes were made.) Stories include the upcoming Wonder Woman Day 2010 (Scott has his costume ready), the Angel character returning to Dark Horse (Ed has HIS costume ready), the entire series of Batman Beyond coming to DVD (the bulk of the series, dude), Mad Men's January Jones to play Emma Frost in the upcoming movie, X-Men: First Class (sorry, Alice Eve; Matt still loves you), Marvel Comics' dastardly November 2010 solicitations (like the X-Men? There's, like, 17 titles for YOU! Does Marvel surprise anyone anymore?), Daredevil "ENDING" in November, Ultimate Spider-Man returns to ORIGINAL NUMBERING (real original, Marvel; GUESS what Scott does here: I'll give you a hint, it begins with "r" and rhymes with "pants!"), the Top 75 DC Moments According To People on the Internet (we only talk about the top five because of time restraints; including Matt and Ed's picks!), Marvel's Uncanny X-Force Day (YAY...what?), the apparent disappoint that is "Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World," and the TWITTER QUOTE OF THE WEEK! Warren Ellis is insane! Somehow, amongst the chaos, the Lads find time to talk about actual COMICS! Titles discussed include Brightest Day #8, Green Lantern Corps #51, New Avengers #3, Secret Avengers #4, Uncanny X-Men #527, Amazing Spider-Man #640 (which will be discussed in full in the next podcast), and Batman Beyond #3! ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS: F.O.C.! Previews Picks (and Marvel Not-Picks)! Unbridled Sarcasm! Frustration! DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE (Matt's life MAY depend on it!)!! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/32_Astound_Podcast_32_August_19th_2010.mp3 The Astound Accumulation faces a DIRE DILEMMA! Do we open the Green Lantern Blackest Night Power Ring Spectrum Set and unleash the LED goodness? Or do we save them, knowing that one day they INCREASE IN VALUE? We have it on good authority from a local comic shop owner in beautiful Westlake, Ohio, that this WILL INDEED happen! Is the real value in having SWEET LED LIGHTS ON YOUR FINGERS? Time will tell, as Matt fails in his quest to get an answer from Geoff Johns himself (via Twitter). It made Matt cry a little. MEANWHILE! Scott, Matt, and "iPad Lad" Ed bring you COMIC NEWS! Stories discussed include the upcoming Spider-Man musical ($50 million! Bono and the Edge! It MIGHT be good! LISTEN as Matt sings possible songs!), tons of Green Lantern movie news (Kilowog leaked! Green Lantern 2 and 3 shot back-to-back! AND MORE!), Stan Lee vs. LAWYERS, a Scott Pilgrim iPhone/iPad app and Adult Swim short, Mark Millar's "Nemesis" names a director, the Jonah Hex movie watch, and SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE TRADE PAPERBACK MARKET! Comics discussed this week include Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #1 (Guy Gardner!), Justice League: Generation Lost #7 (Red Rocket is nuts), Birds of Prey #4 (Scott was wrong), Superman #702 (in Detroit and NOT CLEVELAND?!?), Daredevil #509 (SHADOWLAND!), X-Men #2 (vampires, not the sparkly kind), Zatanna #4, Ultimate Avengers 3 #1 (more vampires), Steve Rogers: Super Soldier #2, Invincible Iron Man #29, and Scott Morse's Strange Science Fantasy! ALL OF THIS CONTENT, and the F.O.C.! HOW DO THEY DO IT? Honestly, no one knows. Enjoy. http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/31_Astound_Podcast_31_August_12th_2010.mp3 WITNESS THE BIRTH OF ED'S 267th NICKNAME! Witty new names aside, the Astound Brigade brings you THE WEEK IN COMICS! The weekly news includes: A struggling family finding comic book treasure in the bowels of their basement (hint: it features the first appearance of an alien hero), the stunning theory that "Inception" was ripped off from an Uncle Scrooge comic (which Scott...AGREES WITH?!?), the next stage of the strange case of Gaiman v. McFarlane (which features lawyers and awesome dialogue in which the judge describes some comic characters' skimpy outfits; "warrior angels with voluptuous physiques," read to awesome beats by Matt and Ed), the publication of Jim Henson's first screenplay, "Sand" (in graphic novel form, so no news on if it will feature Muppets), Paul Dini joining the creative team of the animated "Ultimate Spider-Man" (is he in cahoots with Double Agent Jeph Loeb?!?), the weekly Jonah Hex movie watch, an Adult Swim animated short for "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" (SEE IT; Matt and Ed thoroughly enjoyed it; Scott had to work at the comic store), and the mysterious appearance of an "Avengers" movie trailer on the internet (listen for terrible impressions done by the Brigade)! AWESOME! WITNESS a rare retraction by Scott, who once believed that Stephane Roux (artist on Zatanna) was a woman! EMBARASSING! GUESS WHAT? THEY TALK ABOUT COMICS TOO! The week's pull list includes: Brightest Day #7 (arguably the most important issue thus far; Ed loved it), Shield #3 (continuing an epic of...epicness...), Shadowland #2, Amazing Spider-Man #639, Avengers Prime #2 (word balloons!; Ed did not read either of the last two issues, but was strangely able to guess the plots of both! Mind bullets!), Ultimate Avengers 2 #6, and Red Robin #15 (and the latest issues of Hellboy and Supergod)! All that AND Cinema Retro (dedicated to the "Man With No Name" trilogy)! GUESS WHAT? More F.O.C., too! DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST! YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL...FOR FREE!!! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/30_Astound_Podcast_30_August_5th_2010.mp3 After a NEARLY DISASTROUS beginning (Matt forgot how to count), the Astound Assemblage BRAVELY LAUNCH into PODCAST 29 (on July 29th...eerie). After a so-so week prior, the Lads jump into the San Diego Comic-Con news...WITH GUSTO! Topics discussed include the sell-out of the sixth volume of Scott Pilgrim (not sell-out in the negative term, but the good-for-Brian Lee O'Malley sense; Matt and Ed also saw the new Scott Pilgrim, but, not wanting to give away spoilers, simply give it two thumbs up each, for a grand total of...four...), Will Eisner's "A Contract with God" being adapted into a move with four separate directors, Grant Morrison's announcement that he's working on a screenplay (drunken cowboys and a hobo army!), Morrison leaving Batman and Robin to write... another Batman book(!), the lineup of the Avengers movie ASSEMBLED (with director JOSS WHEDON; fanboys and girls are going crazy worldwide), Green Lantern movie posters (they are EXCELLENT), the announcement of IDW's Alex Raymond "Definitive Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim," IDW's new 4 issue Rocketeer series, the return of John Byrne's Next Men (they were gone?), the (surprise) continuation of the Jonah Hex movie watch, changes for The Amazing Spider-Man (Dan Slott is solo writer, bi-weekly), new mini-series for Robert E. Howard properties, a new X-Men ongoing book called "Generation Hope" written by Kieron Gillen, an animated adaptation of All-Star Superman, the trailer for the animated Avengers series (thanks, Double Agent Jeph Loeb), a Young Justice cartoon (featuring episodes written by Peter David), Blue Beetle and Booster Gold coming to Smallville, video game trailers (especially DCU Online), the AWESOME Walking Dead television trailer, the leaked Thor trailer, Adam McKay signing onto to direct The Boys (PLEASE get Simon Pegg to play Wee Hughie), and the cancellation of Image's Shuddertown! (Whew! That's a lot of content!) The Gents also review their picks for the Eisner Awards (see much earlier podcast) and discover one clear WINNER and one clear LOSER! AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Comics discussed this week include Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Green Lantern Corps, The Return of Bruce Wayne, Secret Avengers, Fantastic Four, Thor, Uncanny X-Men, Justice League Generation Lost, and Green Arrow! All this and another STELLAR edition of the F.O.C.! YOU! WILL! BE! ENTERTAINED! SLIGHTLY!! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/29_Astound_Podcast_29_July_29th_2010.mp3 THE LULL BEFORE COMIC-CON! The Astound Corps find themselves in the comic void that is the week before comic-con and fill it with: ED ON HIS iPAD, playing "When the Saints Go Marching In!" ASTONISHING! BRILLIANT! The boys do manage to discuss a modicum of comic news including Alan Moore's refusal of the rights to Watchmen (pending prequels and sequels written by him; awesomely accompanied by terrible British accents and the first use of the phrase "gay brogue" in podcasting!), Amazon's amazing trends in e-book sales (they're accelerating), more info on pirate manga websites (sadly not the kind with parrots, eyepatches, and plank-walking; it involves "scanlations"), and the continuation of the weekly "Jonah Hex Movie Watch!" It MADE MORE MONEY LAST WEEK! YEE-HAW! This week features an all-new, all-different method of comic reviewing! LAST WEEKS comics discussed MORE IN-DEPTH in an effort to, well, TALK MORE ABOUT COMICS! This will (IN THEORY) give the Astound Crew time to brood over plot points and developments with out giving in to the bane of all fanboys' existence, the dreaded SPOILER! Comics discussed include Batman 701, Superman 701, and Justice League Generation Lost 5! NEW COMICS include Time Masters - Vanishing Point 1, Brightest Day 6, Avengers 3, Ultimates 3 (number) 3, and CBGB! ALL OF THIS, and another ASTOUNDING edition of the F.O.C., at a very reasonable price! FRRREEEEEE!! DON'T MISS IT! WE'RE COUNTING ON YOU! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/28_Podcast_28_July_22nd_2010.mp3 COMICS! Scott (Instigator and troublemaker), Matt (Engineer extraordinaire, composer, wind beneath wings; look for his album, dropping this fall, featuring his new boy band and the hit single "Hot Benci Love!"), and Ed (the stalwart) join once again to bring you THE WEEK IN COMICS! In the news this week: Cleveland legend Harvey Pekar passes away, Edward Norton out as the Hulk in the "Avengers" movie, the week's Jonah Hex movie watch, trends in ebook sales, and the new creative teams that will soon debut on the Batman titles (no Grant Morrison, but lots of Tony Daniel, David Finch, Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason)! The Astound Three give you their picks for the Harvey Awards (as usual there is much Geoff Johns love, but if your name is Darwyn, Cooke, or some variation thereof, expect MUCH from your nominations)! Comics discussed from the week include Batman 701 (super Morrisson-esque), X-Men Second Coming 2 (your standard post x-over new status quo establisher), Justice League Generation Lost 5, Superman 701 (psychological-like), and "The Man with the Getaway Face" by Astound favorite Darwyn Cooke! Seriously, BUY THAT BOOK! Two dollars, oversized, FANTASTIC! Then buy the new Parker book from Astound Comics in beautiful Westlake, Ohio! LISTEN to the plans for the new, doo-wop inspired version of the Comics Are Go theme song! Oh, and ED SINGS! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/27_Astound_Podcast_27_July_15th_2010.mp3 THE DECISION IS UPON US! While comics are the main focus of this podcast, the latest news concerning Cleveland sports TRANSCENDS ALL! Yes, the LeBron James saga rocks this Cleveland area podcast, and one Astounder CAN'T HANDLE THE PRESSURE! (Actually, it was the result of weeks of equipment failure and technical issues). Whatever the case, Scott and Ed were forced to move on without the help of engineer extraordinaire Matt, who pushed the record button and simply walked away! Scott and Ed admirably handle the Matt tasks, however, and simply decided they might not really need him anyway. Together the Dysfunctional Duo discuss the top news of the week, including Devil's Due Publishing leaving Diamond Distributors (DDP owed A LOT of money), the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Steve Perry (NOT that Steve Perry, rather the man who wrote Thundercats), Windows 7 apps (for non-Apple products, which means the market will soon be flooded with tablet devices), Jeff Lemire signing an exclusive contract with DC Comics (which leads to a discussion on the native awesomeness of said imprint), and Aaron "Kick-Ass" Johnson's baby announcement (his girlfriend is forty-three). LISTEN as the Podcasters discover the result of that stupid "DECISION" special ON-AIR! Scott comes off sounding like a jilted lover! Ed...doesn't really care. HEAR the Astound Plan for the End-of-the-World Survival (it involves a tutu, zombies, guns, and a banjo) as the lamentations of Cleveland fill the air (via Twitter)! Comics discussed this week include the latest issues of Batman and Robin (Morrisson-esque), the Fastastic Four annual (Hitch makes it fantastic), Steve Rogers: Super-Soldier, Bendis and Maleev's Scarlet, and X-Men: Curse of the Mutants (Spoiler Alert: Ed found it interesting, because of the vampires)! ALL OF THIS and YET ANOTHER ROUSING, AWE-INSPIRING version of the F.O.C.! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/26_Podcast_26_July_8th_2010.mp3 FIREWORKS! Independence Day is near and the Astounding Fathers (well, Scott is a father, Matt has a dog, and Ed has... an iPad) celebrate their freedom with YOU!! Scott discusses his new "magnanimousity" (Editor's Note: SHOULD be magnanimity; we love to make up new words!) and his feeling of patriotism! In the news this week: Jeph Loeb's new position at Marvel Comics (which fits his undercover status as an agent of DC) and his departure on the Hulk title, Archie Comics being sold at Toys 'R Us, DC Comics shutting down its Zuda Comics website, Tommy Lee Jones and Dominic Cooper joining the Captain America cast, more lawyers suing lawyers (but not the Winnie the Pooh lawyer), and the continuing failure of the Jonah Hex movie! Comics discussed include (but not limited to): Secret Avengers (Ed: "Another excellent issue!"), Green Lantern (Ed: "Great issue!:"), Batman Beyond, the Invincible Iron Man Annual, and Wonder Woman (featuring the debut of her new costume, on which Scott and Ed expound upon TO GREAT EXTENT; thanks, Jim Lee)! Rant of the Week (brought to you by Astound Comics in beautiful Westlake, Ohio): X-Men becoming Twilight characters! ALL OF THIS and another dynamic edition of the F.O.C. (while Matt creeps out Ed by standing behind him the entire time...)! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/25_Astound_Podcast_25_July_1st_2010.mp3 Apple products are go! Ed and Matt discuss their latest purchases (iPad and iPhone 4, respectively) while Scott laments his new status as the technological gamma male. The Astound Nation discuss the brand new, just released DC digital comic app (which Matt and Ed can enjoy on their new toys; Scott can too, but he still feels left out...), and spend much time discussing the ramifications of this release (and the fact that Justice League: Generation Lost will be released biweekly along with the print version). CHANGES ARE COMING! Luckily, Scott, soothsayer extraordinaire, shares his predictions and prognostications which will, more than likely, COME TRUE! DOOM AND SHRINKAGE (seriously, you've gotta listen to this conversation!)! Are digital comics exciting? Scary? Do you care? WE DO! The Boys do manage to find the time to discuss OTHER, less WORLD-SHATTERING news, such as Hastings Entertainment's move to become Diamond's largest distributor (great timing!), the OUTRAGE that Superman CANNOT visit Cleveland during the "Grounded" storyline (Omaha?), and Marc Waid joining the Hero's Initiative. Comics discussed this week include Power Girl (new creative team), The Return of Bruce Wayne (pirates!), Generation Lost (Russians!), Avengers, Fantastic Four (Hickman), X-Men Legacy, Legion, the first issue of Green Arrow, and the 700th issue of Superman! (Editor's Note: Sometimes, Matt's mic crackles. Its either his electric personality or a technical issue he can't figure out yet. Ed just moves his mic stand more than Axl Rose in concert. We'll solve it!) http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/24_Astound_Podcast_24_June_24th_2010.mp3 Guest stars galore! The Comics Are Go Cast is joined by Cleveland based writer, Mike SanGiacomo (Tales of the Starlight Drive-In, Phantom Jack: The Nowhere Man Agenda; check out www.talesofthestarlightdrivein.com!), and up-and-coming local artist Nathan Ooten (Bluewater Productions' Fame - Robert Pattinson and Female Force - Charlaine Harris, check him out at www.deviantart.com!), both of whom discuss their awesome upcoming work! Support your local comic creators! Mr. Greg Baker also returns to shout stuff from the audience (Duly Noted)! Scott's interviewing skills are UNPARALLELED! The Astound Party discusses the popularity of comic iPod and iPad apps, Apple censoring the online adaptation of James Joyce's "Ulysses," IDW stepping up their timetable for digital comic releases, a live action Blue Beetle show (involving Geoff Johns, so you know we applaud the idea), Ed's confusing Dark Horse: HD story, and the inevitable demise of Spider-Man on Broadway. New comics discussed include Brightest Day (another Geoff Johns love-fest), New Mutants (and the Second Coming storyline), New Avengers (and their Super Hero Cocktail Party), and the new Seven Soldiers hardcover! All this, plus the F.O.C. thrown in for FREE, courtesy of Astound Comics in beautiful Westlake, Ohio! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/23_Astound_Podcast_23_June_17th_2010.mp3 COMICS ARE GO! Following in the footsteps of such luminaries as Lew Alcindor, Robert Zimmerman, and Marion Robert Morrison, the Astound-a-bouts have decided to CHANGE THE PODCAST'S NAME! That's right! Join the Astound Crew as they bid adieu to "The Unnamed Comic Book Podcast" and usher in a new era with...pretty much the same content as before! Yes, new name, but same old Scott, Matt, and Ed! As the Boys decide to "Go Green" with this installment (less digital effects, more homemade sound effects), LISTEN to CAPTIVATING discussions of World Cup Soccer (with vuvuzela sound effects), Ed's limitless sports knowledge, Dwight Howard's upcoming Superman apparel explosion, Manga piracy, and AMC's distribution deal for the "Walking Dead" TV show! Scott reviews the "A-Team" movie! Scott and Ed reminisce over the "Cleveland Comic Convention," which is now owned by Wizard! EXASPERATING! Comics discussed include: Nemesis, Batman (the 700th issue, chock full of Grant Morrison zaniness and an all-star cast of artists), Shield (which is late, but EPIC), and Justice League: Generation Lost (which continues to shatter expectations). Matt manages to both insult Baron Zemo (by demoting him) and celebrate the F.O.C. prematurely! EMBARASING! All this plus witty banter, mocking commentary, and subdued ranting, courtesy of COMICS ARE GO (still dedicated to the Aztec Mummy)! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/22_Astound_Podcast_22_June_14th_2010.mp3 The Gentlemen of Astound adjust their schedules for the week after Memorial day by recording their podcast in the morning instead of late and night. THE DIFFERENCE IS ASTOUNDING! Witness the phenomenon known as "Bizarro Astound," where compliments flow like wine and kindness is a way of life (for about three minutes)! Listen to awesome errors (like Matt misquoting "The Big Lebowski") and Ed being unable to deliver the news with his usual aplomb! Scott, Matt, and Ed "Hotcakes" Benci discuss breakfast, Brightest Day, Avengers Prime, the hierarchy of the the Avengers titles in the Heroic Age, and the new original Jonah Hex graphic novel! Featuring a patented Scott rant on Marvel Comics! Predictable! Relevant news topics include the latest developments in online comic piracy, Joe Quesada's new job with Marvel Comics, "pirate" manga (not the kind with parrots and eye-patches), and Frank Miller's plans for "Xerxes" (of Persia)! Scott gives his reasons why Megan Fox should've won an Oscar for her role in "Transformers 2!" Inconceivable! LISTEN as Matt describes his perfect female super hero for DCU Online while Ed dreams about...a male! HEAR Scott explain his criteria for what makes female comic heroes BETTER (and his plans to stalk a certain Power Girl artist...)!! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/21_Astound_Podcast_21_June_4th_2010.mp3 The most bizarre and tragic episode yet! Poddy Award nominated episode! Scott unveils his master plan to lavish Matt with praise for all of his Podcast related work (in lieu of pay) and invites him to do the ranting during the episode (essentially, he gets to play the part of "Scott"). What begins as fun and games quickly devolves into chaos as Matt proves unable to function under Scott's "Eye of Sauron" -like gaze. Ed laughs while Scott tells Matt when to talk and what to say, proving that no one can be Scott Rudge. Topics include the mystery of Thundercats writer Stephen Perry's disappearance, Ed's favorite TV show (Gilmore Girls), Todd McFarlane vs. Neil Gaiman, the latest lawsuit involving the estate of Jack Kirby, and "X-Men Day." New comics discussed include Green Lantern, Green Lantern Corps., Fantastic Four, The Return of Bruce Wayne, and Secret Avengers! LISTEN as the F.O.C. is replaced by a tender, heartfelt, sincere segment of the show that shall NEVER BE DONE AGAIN! A WATERSHED MOMENT for the Astound Three! Seriously, like the latest issue of Green Lantern, THIS IS THE ENDING YOU NEVER SAW COMING! We'd tell you what happened but we have a strict "no spoilers" policy! We can only say MISSING THIS WOULD BE CRIMINAL! Or, you could pull a Scott and only listen to half. Your choice. BUT YOU WOULD MISS THE INSANITY!!! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/20_Astound_Podcast_20_May_27th_2010.mp3 After Matt loses a high-stakes game of "Not It" (repeatedly), the Astound Three hop right into the comics! Not a moment wasted! Scott admits that he has no desire to read, only to look at pretty pictures! The Avengers, X-Factor, X-Men Legacy, Zatanna, Brightest Day, Justice League of America, War of the Supermen, and Legion all fall under intense (yet brief) scrutiny! Also appearing: Comics and lawyers, Chaos! Comics characters going to Dynamite Entertainment, Wizard Comic Con re-scheduling, the cancellation of NBC's "Heroes," the Sunday Funnies Stamp Collection, the comic movies of summer 2011, the apparent lameness of the Jonah Hex movie trailer (Gatling guns?!?), and the comic apps for iPad and iPhone (the end is nigh!). Scott's rant this week: the price and quality of Marvel Comics! Scott condemns the onslaught of Heroic Age titles as "junk!" Conspiracy theories about the end of the print market! F.O.C.!! Scott endorses stuff! BE THERE! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/19_Astound_Podcast%2019_May_20th_2010.mp3 The Return of the Rudge! Scott rejoins the group, and joins an all-too-happy Matt and Ed in discussing Ed's Tintin-like hair, Iron Man II's earnings (and Ed's latest fantasy about why Matt hasn't seen the movie), what Matt wants Blue Microphones to do, the origin of the Mandarin's rings (Matt was right, as Ed forgot to look it up), Batman XXX from Vivid Entertainment, the passing of Frank Frazetta, and "a bag of Liefeld." The Lads are astounded by Siege #4 and the New Avengers Finale (and its cover price)! The Return of Bruce Wayne, Generation Lost, and Birds of Prey debut to consensus appreciation by the Boys! Scott RANTS! F.O.C.! Scott explains why he failed to infuriate pirates and send mp3's while on his treasure hunt! YOU CAN'T MISS THIS!! Or, you can, 'cause even Scott admitted he forgot about the show during his second week abroad...and then the podcast goes 50 minutes anyway... http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/18_Astound_Podcast_18_May_13_2010.mp3 Symphony for Scott, Part 2: Alright, Next! Matt and Ed, with a little help from Mr. Greg Baker and Mystery Guest Number Two, valiantly strive ahead for a second week without their (tor)mentor. Together, the Astounding Ones discuss Spider-Man running amok in Australia on Free Comic Book Day, comic movie casting, the first issue of Brightest Day (and those White Lantern Rings it came with), the awesomeness of Grant Morrison's Batman and Robin, and Matt rants about the latest developments the Second Coming story line! Meanwhile, Mr. Greg Baker lets his true feelings on Batman out, much to Ed's chagrin! Seriously, Ed gets angry! Also: Secret Avengers makes it onto the F.O.C.! Consensus buy! We're hot for this!! Another can't-miss episode, courtesy of Astound Comics in beautiful Westlake, Ohio! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/17_Astound_Podcast_17_May_6th_2010.mp3 Symphony for Scott, Part 1: What Has Become of the Astounding Avenger? Scott once again leaves Matt and Ed to fend for themselves while he travels the globe seeking treasure. The Dynamic Duo (with a timely assist from Mr. Greg Baker, Fact-Checker and Mystery Guest Extraordinaire) manage to deliver quality podcasting with timely sound bytes of Scott. The Lads discuss Free Comic Book Day, the week's comics (including X-Force, in which SOMETHING MAJOR HAPPENS!), the possibility of a Legion ring, their fondness for Zatanna, how Geoff Johns writing "Age of Heroes" one-shots would make them instantly buyable, and the smokin' hotness of Marjorie Liu. Includes correspondence from Scott from the front lines! How could he find time to watch Iron Man II in the midst of battle?!? http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/16_Astound_Podcast_16_April_29th_2010.mp3 Join the Astound Bunch as they welcome back their old friend, (No Longer a) Mystery Guest, as he/she provides commentary on his/her trip to C2E2. Said commentary is followed by the most explosive F.O.C. EVER! Scott rants his true feelings about a certain publisher! Don't miss the gang discuss the animal magnetism of a certain actor who is in a certain upcoming comic book movie. BE THERE! Plus: Matt and Ed wish a tearful good-bye to their friend, mentor, and antagonist, Scott, who's off to beautiful Amsterdam! HUGS! COMICS! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/15_Astound_Podcast_15_April_20th_2010.mp3 The Astound Trio in one sound byte laden minute! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/92_The_Unnamed_Comic_Book_Podcast_April_Promo_2.mp3 The Boys engage in conversions about perfume booths at comic conventions, old Saturday morning cartoons, whether or not Marvel event comics need a "closer," and then jump onboard for Brubaker and Deodato's Secret Avengers. Scott rants about many things while Ed tells us how he really feels about his boss. Then Scott rants some more... http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/14_Astound_Podcast_14_4-15-10.mp3 Amidst a sea of slings and arrows, Ed still manages to deliver comic news about Stan Lee, the death of a Scott favorite Archie Comics creator, and Hugo and Eisner award nominees. Plus, after four months of berating Ed on air, Scott humbles himself before a slew of insults courtesy of Matt and Ed. Non-stop fun! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/13_Astound_Podcast%2013_4-8-10.mp3 Where's Scott? The mystery begins as Matt and Ed are forced to put on their big boy pants and do the show alone (with well placed Scott sound bytes)! The Dynamic Duo discuss death, new movies, the end of Blackest Night, the Second Coming, and how great it would be to put the show up online! Plus: Is Scott right about the future of comics? Will Ed go home and cry this week? Just what is this special project Scott is working on? http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/12_Astound_Podcast_12_4-2-10.mp3 The Unnamed Comic Book Podcasters in one minute! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/91_The_Unnamed_Comic_Book_Podcast_April_Promo.mp3 After Scott lays down his latest rules concerning headline writing, the Astounding Trio discuss the casting of the Captain America movie, Archie the Deadbeat Dad, relocating the San Diego Comic Con, the Robin Williams Popeye movie, Rob Liefeld, and Avengers door hangers! The group also discusses Back Issue Bin Gems, Mark Millar's Nemesis, Previews selections, and much more! Witness the birth of the new Ed theme song! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/11%20Astound%20Podcast%2011%203-25-10.mp3 With roles now clearly defined, the Team discusses Diamond Premiere Status, awards for Best Wizard, Alaskan stereotypes, Judd Winick on Power Girl, and how to pronounce Mark Millar's name. Comics reviews include Siege #3 and Siege tie-ins. Also featuring a super edition of the F.O.C. and Ed's March Madness Brackets! Apparently the Cleveland Cavaliers and North Carolina Gamecocks will go far! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/10_Astound_Podcast_10_3_18_10.mp3 Ed is berated, Scott rants, Matt laughs. The usual. No one notices what happened to Podcast 8, but everyone saw Kick-Ass and highly recommends it! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/09_Astound_Podcast_9_3-11-10.mp3 The Unnamed Comic Book All-Stars in one sound-byte laden minute! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/99_Unnamed_Comic_Book_Podcast_Promo.mp3 The Scott Rudge Trio discuss paying millions for the first appearance of Superman, Repuglicans (on which Scott provides fantastic commentary, A.K.A. ranting, and vows not to buy any Boom! Studios products that month), Benci's vampire leanings, how to handle podcast sarcasm, and comic related perfume (Yes, perfume). Scott issues many new podcast rules, regulations, and decrees while denouncing many things as "stupid!" Matt sings the "Fraggle Rock" theme song! Scott likes Mickey Rourke! Less-than-stellar "Siege" tie-ins! Flash Rebirth! Ed describes it as a "Geoff Johns love fest!" You cannot miss this episode! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/07_Astound_Podcast_7_2-25-10.mp3 The Astounded Ones discuss Kevin Smith's weight (and getting kicked off a plane), Watchmen Heroclix (and their anatomy), the theater, more "Astonishing" titles, DC's "Generation Lost" (Which will be mentioned virtually every week hereafter, as Scott can never remember the writers or the artist), and much more! Comics reviewed include: Captain America, "Blackest Night" tie-ins, Uncanny X-Men, and Green Lantern! Scott professes his love for "FrankenCastle!" The Lads discuss the naming of the new heads of DC Comics! Plus: Previews Picks! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/06_Astound_Podcast_6_2-18-10.mp3 Description pending. The Engineer forgot what happened... http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/05%20Podcast%205%20-%20February%2011th,%202010.mp3 The Fellas discuss the hot news for the week and new comics including Red Robin, Siege, Invinvible Iron Man, and Blackest Night: Wonder Woman! Featuring a guest speaker/fact-checker! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/04%20Podcast%204%20-%20February%204th,%202010.mp3 The Professional Gentlemen of Leisure discuss getting their own Flash rings, The Heroic Age (in which Ed shall play a prominent role), and review comics such as Green Lantern #50 and Batman and Robin! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/03%20Podcast%203%20-%20January%2028th,%202010.mp3 Scott croons! Matt and Ed talk about comics, while Scott rants about Marvel's most hated character, The Sentry! I mean, seriously, what's up with this guy? What's his origin gonna be tomorrow? Raised by a traveling circus after being bit by a radioactive Kryptonian? http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/02%20Podcast%202%20-%20January%2021st,%202010.mp3 Premiere episode! Featuring die-cut, foil, and zombie variants! The Astound Comics Group discuss Marvel's Blackest Night trade-in incentive, speculation on DC's Brightest Day, and review the week's comics! Director's Cut coming soon ($4.99 cover price)! http://astoundpop.com/podcasts/01%20Podcast%201%20-%20January%2014th,%202010.mp3