Home
Categories
EXPLORE
True Crime
Comedy
Business
Society & Culture
Health & Fitness
Sports
Technology
About Us
Contact Us
Copyright
© 2024 PodJoint
00:00 / 00:00
Podjoint Logo
US
Sign in

or

Don't have an account?
Sign up
Forgot password
https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/d8/dc/ab/d8dcabbf-9609-ebc5-3327-3338fa5f2444/mza_16076925879413478958.jpg/600x600bb.jpg
The Comic Literate Podcast
Ryan & Jamie
146 episodes
11 hours ago
Whether you're a comic book nerd, literature nerd or just weird in general, then the Comic Literate Podcast is just what you need. Join actual, real life friends Ryan and Jamie as they do deep dives in to old and new comic book titles as well as examining their literary influences and effects on the modern culture. New episodes every week until AI learns how to host podcasts.
Show more...
Books
Arts,
Comedy
RSS
All content for The Comic Literate Podcast is the property of Ryan & Jamie and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Whether you're a comic book nerd, literature nerd or just weird in general, then the Comic Literate Podcast is just what you need. Join actual, real life friends Ryan and Jamie as they do deep dives in to old and new comic book titles as well as examining their literary influences and effects on the modern culture. New episodes every week until AI learns how to host podcasts.
Show more...
Books
Arts,
Comedy
Episodes (20/146)
The Comic Literate Podcast
DC K.O. #1- Predicting The Justice League Fighting Tournament Winner

In this week's episode, not only does Ryan make Jamie read DC K.O. #1, but they also go over the entire tournament brackets to predict, with 100% accuracy, who will win and go on to face Darkseid. 

They also discuss DC and Marvel's universe spanning events, the story of DC K.O., and some of the potential upcoming surprises with the Absolute Universe. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:53 - What Is DC K.O.?
09:13 - The Story of DC K.O.
20:15 - Predictions

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

For the algorithm
Superman, Batman, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman. 
Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman.  

Show more...
11 hours ago
1 hour 12 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
The Lucky Devils- Image Comics' Spiritual Sequel To Eight Billion Genies

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the first five issues of the 2025 limited series, The Lucky Devils. Written by Charles Soule and art by Ryan Browne. 

They also discuss it's thematic connections to a previous work by the same creators, Eight Billion Genies, using hell and devils as an allegory for corporate culture, and critiquing the nine circles of hell (suck it Dante)

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:12 - Comic Talk Starts
03:39 - Starting with the Arting
09:18 - Story (of the first five issues)
50:47 - Comment Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
1 week ago
58 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man - What If A Bad Man Was Also Invisible?

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie reads the first 2 issues of the 2025 limited series, Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man. Written by James Tynion IV and art by DANI. 

They also discuss the original 1933 Universal movie, how movies evolved in the 1930's, why the British love self deprecating humour, and Jamie's vigilante justice for parking crime. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:16 - Comic Talk Starts
04:38 - Starting with the Arting
16:37 - 1933 Movie and How The Comic References It
24:52 - Comic Story
38:25 - British Self Deprecating Humour
41:37 - Back to the Comic
45:57 - Other Invisible Films
48:18 - Jamie's Parking Story
55:08 - Comment Corner

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
2 weeks ago
58 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite Of Spring - Dexter For Furries Sequel

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 limited series sequel , Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite Of Spring. Written and illustrated by Patrick Horvath. 

They also discuss the serial killer genre of fiction, specifically the influences of American Psycho and Dexter, and how globalization slowly killed rural population areas. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:24 - Initial Thoughts
06:03 - Comic Credits and Starting with the Arting
10:21 - Story (with limited spoilers)
27:37 - The Serial Killer Genre of Fiction
30:23 - Back to the Comic
32:26 - American Psycho & Dexter
37:52 - Story Spoilers for First 3 Issues
1:01:35 - Comment Corner

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iAwnqupXqR0saHBwFYYmu?si=yblNVmLNQeq2rFHw_J-5Pw - Beneath The Trees first episode
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 
Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 
Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 
Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0
Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7
Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
3 weeks ago
1 hour 8 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Exquisite Corpses- It's Fortnite Meets Squid Game, But With Serial Killers

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the currently ongoing Image series, Exquisite Corpses. Created by James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh with colours by Jordie Bellaire. 

They also discuss the the different players/killers of the story, the probable influences of the comic like Hunger Games and Battle Royal, and a somewhat dark discussion about the glorification of real life serial killers. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:02 - Comic Talk Starts and Credits
15:04 - What Is The Story?
16:38 - Probable Influences
21:37 - Starting with the Arting
24:58 - Back to the Story
32:58 - Meeting the Players/Killers
1:10:29 - The Glorification of Real Life Serial Killers.

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@ComicsStan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
4 weeks ago
1 hour 19 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Marvel Zombies- A Very Infectious Comic

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2005 limited series, Marvel Zombies (and the prequel Dead Days). Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Sean Phillips, and colour by June Chung. 

They also discuss how weird it is to read "Colonel America" in a comic, the rise and fall of Hank Pym as Ant-Man, and how this particular zombie infection works. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:24 - Comic Talk Starts
05:05 - Colonel America
08:01 - Back to the Comic and Credits
12:22 - Starting with the Arting
21:32 - Story with Spoilers
32:06 - Hank Pym
41:55 - Back to the Story
56:33 - DCeased
1:00:19 - Last Ramblings

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
1 month ago
1 hour 6 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Deadpool/Batman- The First Marvel/DC Crossover In Decades!

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 Marvel/DC crossover, Deadpool/Batman #1. Written by Zeb Wells, art by Greg Capullo, and ink by Tim Townsend. 

They also look at the other crossovers including Captain America and Wonder Woman, Krypto the dog and Jeff the Shark, Daredevil and Green Arrow, and more. 

They also discuss the time Green Lantern went crazy and killed a bunch of people, Jeff the Shark's origins, and how bad is Frank Miller's art now?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:41 - Deadpool/Batman
24:16 - Captain America/Wonder Woman
31:58 - Krypto the Dog/Jeff the Shark
35:24 - Daredevil/Green Arrow
39:38 - Rocket Racoon/Green Lantern
44:49 - Old Man Logan/Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
47:38 - Logo (We'll explain who this is)

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
1 month ago
53 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Supergirl 2025- Supergirl Fights Supergirl?

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 ongoing series, Supergirl. Written and drawn by Sophie Campbell with colour by Tamra Bonvillain. 

They also discuss (at length) who this comic might be written for? As well as tangents about music biopics and animated characters that awoke something in today's millennials. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Comic Credits and Broad Thoughts
06:40 - Starting with the Arting
08:13 - Story/Who Was This Written For?
25:51 - Music Biopics Tangent
30:35 - Back to the Comic
38:27 - Animated Characters That Awoke Something In You
43:02 - Back to the Comic

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
1 month ago
51 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Daredevil:Cold Day In Hell- Old Man Matt Murdock

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 Marvel limited series, Daredevil:Cold Day In Hell. Written by Charles Soule and art by Steve Mcniven, 

They also go on tangents about whether this is the Old Man Logan universe or not, Daredevil's Catholicism, and the bad Daredevil film from 2003. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:38 - Comic Talk Starts and Credits
04:35 - Starting with the Arting
15:48 - What Universe Is This?
21:31 - Story (Non Spoiler)
34:53 - Spoilers
1:07:20 - Watch Talk!

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
1 month ago
1 hour 15 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Absolute Batman Part 2- Meeting Joker, Mr Freeze, and Bane (and Killer Croc)

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jame read issues 6-10 of the currently ongoing series, Absolute Batman. Written by Scott Snyder, art by Nick Dragotta, and colour by Frank Martin. 

Though they are mainly looking at the introductions of the the DC Absolute Universe's versions of the Joker (who doesn't laugh), Mr Freeze (who is kind of frozen), and Bane (who is big). 

They also go on tangents about whether the Joker is an overused villain or not, paper money, video games, and what's in Absolute Batman's Utility Belt?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
06:20 - Comic Talk Starting with the Arting
13:41 - Absolute Joker
21:59 - Absolute Mr Freeze
34:21 - Absolute Bane
37:24 - Paper Money & Wood Carving tangents
41:47 - Back to Bane
48:09 - Video Games tangents
51:26 - Back to Bane
55:14 - Absolute Killer Croc
58:50 - What's in Absolute Batman's Utility Belt?
1:00:37 - Fan Mail

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double-Feature (Needs More Eagly)

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the limited series, Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante/Eagly Double-Feature. Written by Tim Seeley and Rex Ogle with art by Mitch Gerads, Matteo Lolli, and John Kalisz. 

They also talk about the history of Peacemaker, Vigilante as a representation of autism, and the Valiant/Bloodshot comic controversy. 

Timecodes
Intro - 00:00
03:11 - Comic Credits
04:49 - Who is Peacemaker?
11:04 - Starting with the Arting
17:29 - Story with Spoilers
53:55 - The Valiant/Bloodshot Comic Controversy. 

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Absolute Martian Manhunter- The Psychedelic Side of this DC Comics Universe

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 1-5 of the currently ongoing series Absolute Martian Manhunter. Written by Deniz Camp, and art by Javier Rodriguez. 

They also go on wild tangents about the original Martian Manhunter, eccentric English Professors, global economic terms, and tipping culture in America. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:49 - Comic Talk Starts & Credits
05:41 - Starting with the Arting
14:39 - Jamie Tells Us The Plot
19:50 - Original Martian Manhunter
25:10 - Comic Story
26:51 - Jamie's English Professors
30:39 - Back to the Comic
1:03:10 - Big Tangents About Global Economic Terms and Stephen Hawking
1:10:44 - Fan Mail

Show more...
2 months ago
1 hour 19 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Ultimate Spider Man (Part 3!)- Introducing Ultimate Mysterio, Sandman, and Venom!

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 13-19 of the ongoing series, Ultimate Spider-Man. Written by Jonathan Hickman and art by Marco Checchetto and David Messina. 

They also discuss the Ultimate Universe versions of Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, Sandman, and Venom, as well as the future of this title and the whole Marvel Ultimate Universe comics, and Ryan tells Jamie a bit about one of the most controversial comic books of all time (for some reason). 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:58 - Comic Talk Starts (with spoilers)
40:47 - Future of the Ultimate Universe
44:28 - Comment Corner
45:26 - A Very Controversial Comic (Crossed)

First Ultimate Spider-Man Episode- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TAyLurMa7V4VDiGmhAhrB?si=942adcdf90304478

Second Part of Ultimate Spider-Man- https://open.spotify.com/episode/09Ly6D30dVOpFjkZC5BEa2?si=d337c17c689747b8

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
2 months ago
56 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review- Is The MCU Back? (Again)

In this week's episode, Ryan made Jame watch 2025's The Fantastic Four: First Steps so we're reviewing a comic book film instead of a comic this week. 

They also discuss the possible new directions of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what the post credits scene means, the real meaning of the word fantastic, and which Avengers do they want the Fantastic Four to meet?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
02:46 - Review Starts (Non-spoiler)
38:17 - Minor Spoilers From Here On
1:06:57 - Full Spoilers
1:23:43 - Fantastic Four Meeting The Avengers

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
3 months ago
1 hour 34 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Fantastic Four: The Trial of Reed Richards- And The Birth of Galactus!

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read Fantastic Four issue 262, "The Trial of Reed Richards". Written and art by John Byrne with colours by Glynis Wein. 

They also discuss the legal system of the Marvel Intergalactic Universe, does The Watcher ever actually just watch, and how did Galactus produce a daughter?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
05:00 - Comic Talk Starts
07:22 - Comic Credits
08:11 - Starting with the Arting
20:09 - Tangent About the 60's and 80's
23:23 - Jamie Tells Us The Story and Getting Into The Plot
01:01:19 - Fan Mail

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
3 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
The Weirdest Superman Stories- Rainbow Finger Beams, Boxing Ali, And Almost Making A Sex Tape

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read some of the weirdest Superman Stories from the 60's and 70's. 

They also talk about the power creep problem with Superman, some of the history of Muhammad Ali, the new James Gunn Superman film, and whether or not Superman did blackface. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:49 - Superman's New Power
15:22 - Superman vs. Muhammad Ali
28:07 - Was Superman Doing Blackface?
33:07 - Back to the Comic
36:17 - Superman Almost Makes A Sex Tape
46:00 - James Gunn's Superman

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
3 months ago
51 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Superman: Up In The Sky- Tom King's Take On The Man Of Steel

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2020 comic series, Superman: Up In The Sky. Written by Tom King with art by Andy Kubert. 

They also go on tangents the origins of the comic from Walmart, Aquaman's "trident", British Prime Ministers fighting crime, and the confirmation of the age old question "Does Captain America cry during sex?"

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Comic Credits and General Thoughts
03:54 - Starting with the Arting
07:23 - Aquaman's "trident" and British Prime Ministers fighting crime
12:38 - Back to the Arting
15:06 - The Comic's Walmart Origins
19:05 - Story
52:59 - Jim Shooter's Memo
54:19 - Does Captain America Cry During Sex?

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
3 months ago
56 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Animal Pound- Comic Book Podcast Gets POLITICAL!?

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2025 limited series, Animal Pound. Written by Tom King, illustrated by Peter Gross, colour by Tamra Bonvillain, and lettering by Clayton Cowles. 

They also go on big tangents about comparing this to the original Animal Farm by George Orwell, the political events that inspired this adaptation, and a lot of ramblings about British and American politics in general. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
05:32 - Comic Talk Starts
06:13 - Comic Credits
07:08 - The Themes of Animal Farm and Animal Pound
10:31 - A Bit on the Art
12:12 - Story and More Themes
21:08 - Brief Rundown of the Actual Plot
22:42 - General Story Talk and its References
57:17 - Spoilers for Comic
1:15:19 - In Summary
1:18:32 - Fan Mail

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
3 months ago
1 hour 22 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Batman/Elmer Fudd- The Titans Of DC Comics And Looney Tunes Finally Meet

In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2017 two part special, Batman/Elmer Fudd, Written by Tom King and art by Lee Weeks and Byron Vaughns. 

They also discuss the DC/Looney Tunes crossover, whether speech impediments exist in internal thoughts, the complex moral alignments of the Looney Tunes characters, and Jamie's geese story. 

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
01:52 - Comic Credits
03:58 -  The DC/Looney Tunes Crossover
05:17 - Basically Starting With The Arting
17:04 - Story (No Spoilers)
35:38 - Spoilers
48:01 - Summary and Tom King's Previous Career
50:42 - Corrections and Marvel's Ultimate Universe Update
54:39 - Jamie's Geese Story

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

Show more...
4 months ago
59 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Fantastic Four- Examining Jonathan Hickman's ICONIC run

In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read issues 583-587 of 2010's Fantastic Four series. Written by Jonathan Hickman, pencils by Steve Epting, and colours by Paul Mounts. 

They also go on tangents about why Doctor Doom is has always been such a multi-dimensional character, is Namor just a big ol' simp, how Robert Downey Jr will portray Doom in the MCU, and should Politicians carry swords again?

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
03:29 - Comic Credits
03:56 - Overall Thoughts
10:35 - Starting with the Arting
20:21 - Story with Minor Spoilers
44:30 - Main Spoiler of this Arch
59:12 - To Summarize
1:02:08 - Theorizing RDJ's Doom

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg 

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884 

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ 

Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0

Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

Comic Stan- https://youtube.com/@comicsstan-q1z?si=F9mxzO-eSmfWphWx

FF 60's episode- https://youtu.be/aCEfv1QFDfs

Show more...
4 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

The Comic Literate Podcast
Whether you're a comic book nerd, literature nerd or just weird in general, then the Comic Literate Podcast is just what you need. Join actual, real life friends Ryan and Jamie as they do deep dives in to old and new comic book titles as well as examining their literary influences and effects on the modern culture. New episodes every week until AI learns how to host podcasts.