Join married couple Brad and Lisa as they explore the various dynamics of comic book relationships throughout pop culture and publishing history.
Episodes
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Back from the San Diego Comic-Con International, we're bringing you an extra special bonus episode. Partnering with the itmodchatcast podcast and Film School Rejects, we spoke to Jason Mewes about his new directorial debut "Madness in the Method" due in theaters and VOD on August 2nd. The chattier side of Jay & Silent Bob, Mewes creates a meta-comedy-commentary about his struggles with typecasting and the mad lengths he's willing to go to break free. Featuring a slew of cameos from the likes of Kevin Smith, Stan Lee, Vinnie Jones, Dean Cain, and Casper Van Dien, "Madness in the Method" is an essential watch for View Askewniverse fans. At the same time, this conversation is a delightfully nerdy one and reveals Mewes to be a comic book geek after our hearts. Much love, Jay.
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Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Sunday Jul 28, 2019
Few comic book storylines are as controversial as "One More Day" by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada. Possibly one of the most aggressive editorial mandates in comic book publishing history, the devilish plot was concocted as a means of dissolving the marriage between Peter Parker & Mary Jane Watson. Fans may have been a little miffed when they first got together back in 1987, but after several decades of wedded bliss, their matrimony was holy. So holy the dark demon Mephisto desired to shatter it for his own demented pleasure. Brad & Lisa dove deep into the heart of this epic conclusion and came away, appreciating the story much more than they anticipated. Blasphemy, you say? Well, tune in and find out what these two dorks had to say, and how Dr. Alexander Avila's "LoveTypes" prepared them for this crushing romantic dispute.
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Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
This week we jump into another Spider-Man comic that revisits iconic moments of continuity to deliver a deeper understanding of the relationship between Peter Parker & Mary Jane Watson. Originally published in "The Sensational Spider-Man" Vol. 2 Annual #1, "To Have and To Hold" by Matt Fraction & Salvador Lorroca is one of the most beloved single issues in modern Marvel history. For a couple that has faced many insurmountable odds, "To Have and To Hold" finds Peter & M.J. at one of their lowest points following the events of "Civil War" and acts as a vow renewal of sorts right before the company editorial swings in to magically annul their marriage with the controversial "One More Day." We continue our conversation using Dr. Alexander Avila's "Lovetypes" as our relationship guide, and we discuss what keeps these two together despite a world determined to tear them apart.
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Friday Jul 12, 2019
Friday Jul 12, 2019
Comic Khhhhhhhaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnn!!! It's that time of year again, and to celebrate Brad & Lisa have whipped up a special episode compiled of all their tips & tricks that they've learned after nine straight years of Comic-Con International: San Diego. To help in that endeavor, our hosts are joined by special guest-stars Darren Smith & Bryan Young of the In The Mouth of Dorkness podcast. Together, the team suggests a few key strategies that might aid you in acquiring tickets for next year's show as well as the nitty-gritty tactics required when you land in Comic-Con. There is no other time of year like SDCC and 2019 is shaping up to be a convention for the books. Let's party.
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Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Is love possible within the confines of the superhero lifestyle? Peter Parker may have gained new confidence when he was bitten by that radioactive spider, but he also bounced around a half dozen relationships before marrying Mary Jane Watson. What separates their relationship from other supporting players like Liz Allen, Betty Brant, and Gwen Stacy? This month, Brad & Lisa explore the unique nature of Peter & Mary Jane, and they begin their journey with the controversial 1989 original graphic novel "Parallel Lives" from writer Gerry Conway and artist Alex Saviuk. To aid in their conversation, they're using Dr. Alexander Avila's "Lovetypes: Discover Your Romantic Style And Find Your Soul Mate."
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
Happy 10th Anniversary!! Brad & Lisa celebrated ten years of ghoulish wedded bliss by hitting the road @ traveling north. Why? They wanted to reconnect with nature. Stephen King's nature. Brad & Lisa traveled to Bangor, ME, and saw all the sights they've read about in books like "It," "'Salem's Lot,'" & "Cujo." This bonus episode was recorded from the road & they dish on all the gorgeous selfies they snapped along the way. Also, they dig a little bit into the classic graphic novel adaptation of "Creepshow" from Michelle Wrightson & Bernie Wrightson. Has a better comic book adaptation ever been? No.
Next week, we'll return to our regularly scheduled program (& audio quality), to kickstart our new series on Peter Parker & Mary Jane Watson. Be sure to follow along with the podcast on Instagram & Twitter @CBCCPodcast, & follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren.
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
This week, we close out our conversation regarding Arthur & Mera by jumping back to The New 52 with "Aquaman: Sea of Storms" written by Jeff Parker & illustrated by Paul Pelletier & friends. We find our royal couple in a period of transition, still reeling from the catastrophic events placed on them by Geoff Johns. Parker brings Aquaman back to basics, pitting the Atlantian against krackens, Hercules, high school reunions, and Swamp Thing. Arthur & Mera's relationship continues to be a push & pull between the land & the sea. Using Dr. Sue Johnson's "Love Sense" as our guide, we finally determine whether or not this couple should remain together. And yes, we talk a little about the recent revelatory events that have occurred under the stewardship of Kelly Sue DeConnick.
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Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
The recently engaged Arthur & Mera attempt to bridge the divide between land & sea by establishing an Atlantian Embassy on American soil. Unfortunately, Black Manta is waiting in the wings, and he's going to destroy Aquaman's heart by slaying his new fiancee. As we begin to wind down our conversation surrounding monogamy and it's future in the life of our royal couple, Brad & Lisa tear into their romantic plight using "Aquaman Vol 1: The Drowning" and Dr. Sue Johnson's "Love Sense" as their guide. Is Arthur & Mera's relationship doomed to a fishy aroma, or will they find true happiness under the sea? Brad & Lisa think they're getting close to answering that question.
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Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
This week we interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you another special road trip edition of CBCC. While Lisa was busy bringing home the bacon, Brad ventured down to New Orleans to partake in the Overlook Film Festival where he saw a bunch of rad horror movies and spoke to several incredible filmmakers like Mick Garris and Larry Fessenden. Podcasting trapped inside a car on the freeway, Brad is joined by special guest William Dass of the In the Mouth of Dorkness and Bill & Clair's Excellent Adventures podcasts to discuss their experiences down south as well as chime in regarding the classic graphic novel adaptation of "The Creature from the Black Lagoon" written by Steve Moncuse and illustrated by Art Adams.
Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and follow the hosts @MouthDork, @sidewalksiren, & @WBDass. Next week, we'll return to our conversation surrounding Arthur & Mera as we discuss "Aquaman: The Drowning."
Sunday May 26, 2019
Sunday May 26, 2019
"How's it feel to be nobody's favorite super-hero?" As part of the DC Comics New 52 relaunch, the superstar comic book team of Geoff Johns & Ivan Reis attempt to explain the appeal of Aquaman to a world of haters. Arthur may have a lot to prove, but his lady love Mera needs none of surface-lover's adulations. In our second episode exploring the strong bond between Atlantis' ultimate power couple, we continue to dissect how parental attachment haunts their relationship, and we're using Dr. Sue Johnson's "Love Sense" as our scalpel.
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