Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Fanboy Power Hour Episode 36: It Gets Real.

And there came a day unlike any other, when three young heroes banded together. Their mission, to explore comic series and storylines no one pop culture junkie could discuss alone. On that day was formed THE FANBOY POWER HOUR!

This week on the Hour kicks off with a discussion of the leaked footage of the upcoming MAN OF STEEL film helmed by Zach Snyder, the news of Grant Morrison's departure from DC Comics and what that means for his current titles, and our three share their thoughts on the recent tragedy in Colorado. Returning to worlds that make sense, our heroes discuss a diverse number of titles including AQUAMAN, GREEN LANTERN, JUSTICE LEAGUE, NORTHLANDERS, SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES, SUPERGIRL, FLASH, NIGHTWING, BATWOMAN, BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE, FF, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, SECRET AVENGERS, AVX, DANGER GIRL/GI JOE, STAR WARS: KNIGHT ERRANT, TMNT, TMNT: CASEY JONES, SUPER DINOSAUR, and RADIOACTIVE MAN RADIOACTIVE REPOSITORY VOLUME 1!

(SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT was illustrated by Leinl Francis Yu. Shamefacedly, Stacy)

Stacy's Picks: Northlanders(Vertigo/DC Comics), Star Wars: Knight Errant(Dark Horse Comics), Radioactive Man: Radioactive Repository Volume 1(Bongo Comics).

Cody's Picks: Superman Family Adventures(DC Comics), Secret Avengers(Marvel Comics), TMNT(IDW Publishing)

Ryan's Picks: Supergirl(DC), Danger Girl/GI Joe(IDW), TMNT(IDW)

Where to find us:
On Facebook - Fanboy Power Facebook Page
On Twitter - @FanboyPowerHour Contact us at - fanboypowerhour@gmail.com
Stacy's written reviews can be found at the  Department of Awesomology:
You can also download the episode directly from The Fanboy Power Hour!

Monday, July 23, 2012

Batcast Episode 2: The Batcast Rises.

It's finally here: the epic conclusion to the trilogy that redefined Batman in motion pictures, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES! Ryan and Stacy are joined by special guest and Fanboy Power Hour Alumni Garrett to talk about the final chapter in the Dark Knight saga. It's an in-depth discussion of the film, so rest assured spoilers abound. Go see the film, then sit back and join the discussion on this second installment of THE BATCAST!

Where to find us:
E-mail the Batcast here: batpodcast@gmail.com

More links to follow, but in the meantime why not try out the podcast that started it all, The Fanboy Power Hour! It's pretty awesome if we do say so ourselves.

Monday, July 16, 2012

Fanboy Power Hour Episode 35: Independence Day!

And there came a day unlike any other, when three young heroes banded together. Their mission, to explore comic series and storylines no one pop culture junkie could discuss alone. On that day was formed THE FANBOY POWER HOUR!

 COMICS! MOVIE REVIEWS! NEWS FROM SAN DIEGO! This week's episode of the Hour is jam-packed with goodies, from interesting tidbits leaked from the hallowed halls of the biggest pop culture mecca on the planet to a discussion of films about said pop culture meccas to our usual lively discussion of everything epic in the world of comics this week past! Seating in Hall F is limited, but we'll squeeze you and your Veritech costume in for this week's spectacle-laden episode of THE FANBOY POWER HOUR! Titles discussed this week include AVENGING SPIDER-MAN, SCARLET SPIDER, SPIDER-MEN, BEFORE WATCHMEN: MINUTEMEN, ALL-STAR WESTERN, BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED, SMALLVILLE, BATMAN, WALKING DEAD, CONAN THE BARBARIAN, REVIVAL, SUPREME, DANGER CLUB, PLANETOID, GLORY, CREATOR-OWNED HEROES, BLOODSHOT, THE LONE RANGER, and the San Diego Comic Con documentary COMIC CON EPISODE IV: A FAN'S HOPE!

This week's theme music is the track "Independents" by one Adam Warrock, from his excellent Browncoats Mix Tape. Check it out (and all of Warrocks' excellent hip-hop) right here: http://www.blogger.com/%20http://www.adamwarrock.com/

Stacy's Picks: Before Watchmen: Minutemen(DC Comics), Batman Beyond Unlimited(DC), Conan The Barbarian(Dark Horse Comics)

Cody's Picks: Spider-Men(Marvel Comics), Walking Dead(Image Comics), Before Watchmen: Minutemen (DC).

Ryan's Picks: Avenging Spider-Man(Marvel), Batman(DC), Revival(Image).

Where to find us:

On Facebook - Fanboy Power Facebook Page
On Twitter - @FanboyPowerHour Contact us at - fanboypowerhour@gmail.com
Stacy's written reviews can be found at the  Department of Awesomology:
You can also download the episode directly from The Fanboy Power Hour!

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Fanboy Power Hour Episode 34: Invincible No More!

And there came a day unlike any other, when three young heroes banded together. Their mission, to explore comic series and storylines no one pop culture junkie could discuss alone. On that day was formed THE FANBOY POWER HOUR!

Reunited, our heroes once again turn their eyes to the best comics to be found from all four corners of Comicbook Creation! First they discuss Marvel's recent decision to reboot their universe and what it means for newcomers and longtime fans, then sit back and discuss the recent release of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN to theaters everywhere. Was it good? Was it great? Or was it neither? Then it's on to the reviews with a slew of titles including AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, FF, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, AVENGERS VS. X-MEN, FF, SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES, EARTH-2, WORLD'S FINEST: HUNTRESS/POWER GIRL, ACTION COMICS, AQUAMAN, JUTICE LEAGUE, BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN, NITE OWL, OZYMANDIAS, HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, TMNT ATOMIC ROBO: REAL SCIENCE ADVENTURES, ATOMIC ROBO AND THE FLYING SHE-DEVILS OF THE PACIFIC, INVINCIBLE, PLANETOID, SAVAGE DRAGON STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE GHOST COMMAND and STAR WARS: KNIGHT ERRANT!

Stacy's Picks: Superman Family Adventures(DC Comics), Atomic Robo: Real Science Adventures, Atomic Robo and the Fying She-Devils of the Pacific(Red 5 Comics).

Cody's Picks: Ultimate Spider-Man(Marvel Comics), Earth-2(DC), TMNT(IDW Publishing).

Ryan's Picks: Avengers vs. X-Men(Marvel), Action Comics(DC), Planetoid(Image Comics).

Where to find us:
On Facebook - Fanboy Power Facebook Page
On Twitter - @FanboyPowerHour Contact us at - fanboypowerhour@gmail.com
Stacy's written reviews can be found at the  Department of Awesomology:
You can also download the episode directly from The Fanboy Power Hour!

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

The Batcast Episode 1: Batcast Begins!

A new era begins! From the minds that brought you The Fanboy Power Hour comes your one-stop shop for all things pertaining to Gotham's own Dark Knight. Join your hosts Ryan and Stacy for the inaugural episode of a bold new venture in comics podcasting, the Batcast!

In this episode our heroes conduct some introductions, lay the foundations for what is to come and just discuss the span of the bat-franchise and it's impact, both on pop culture and themselves personally. Everything gets touched on, from comics to cartoon to the cinema and all points in between. And this is just the first episode! So don your cape and cowl, brood atop your favorite gargoyle, and enjoy this first dynamic episode of THE BATCAST!

Where to find us: E-mail the Batcast here: batpodcast@gmail.com More links to follow, but in the meantime why not try out the podcast that started it all, The Fanboy Power Hour! It's pretty awesome if we do say so ourselves.

 EDITORIAL NOTE: The making of a podcast is a fluid thing, and initial plans were to call the series 'The Batpod'. But on further consideration the title didn't pop and we decided to go with Batcast instead. If there's any confusion, blame Ryan. I had nothing to do with it. ;P -Stacy