Best Getting Back To Gotham Podcasts (2025)

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After The Lights Go Out With Marcus Stewart 52:33

4d ago52:33

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Leon McKenzie and Steve Harmison are joined by former Premier League footballer Marcus Stewart who offers a positive assessment of living life with Motor Neurone Disease. Marcus explains how he was diagnosed with the disease and how it has affected him both physically and mentally. He also discusses his charity work to raise awareness of MND and hi…

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Inside the Mind of Zack Kaplan: Masterminds, Kill All Immortals, and the Freedom of Creator-Owned Comics 1:03:54

5d ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Fan-favorite sci-fi comic writer: Zack Kaplan is back on the show for his third appearance to talk about his upcoming Masterminds comic (coming out through Darkhorse in August), the success of Kill All Immortals, the experience of comic to TV adaptations, and the freedom that comes with creator-owned comics. LINKS: Watch the uncut video version of …

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After the Lights Go Out With Carl Frampton 55:21

10d ago55:21

55:21

Join Leon McKenzie and Steve Harmison for After The Lights Go Out - a podcast talking to former athletes about their transition to every day life following retirement. In this episode Leon and Steve are joined by two-weight world boxing champion Carl Frampton. Carl reflects on the hatred he experienced following the acrimonious breakdown of his par…

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Godzilla's New Shared-Universe: The Kai-Sei Era with IDW Comic Editor Jake Williams 1:20:33

12d ago1:20:33

1:20:33

IDW Comic Editor: Jake Williams, is on the show to talk about the new Godzilla comic book shared-universe: The Kai-Sei Era. It's an ambitious project which brings three new Godzilla comics series to life this summer: Godzilla, Godzilla: Escape The Deadzone, and Starship Godzilla. Jake spills the beans on what fans can expect from each series, what …

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From Comics to Animation and Back Again: An Interview with Greg Weisman about Gargoyles, Young Justice, and Fandom 1:06:49

19d ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Greg Weisman, the creator and producer of the hit Disney cartoon series: Gargoyles, is on the podcast to talk about his new comic series: Gargoyles: Demona, and shares some details about the upcoming Gargoyles/ Fantastic Four crossover! Greg also shares some stories from working on shows like Young Justice, Gargoyles, and Star Wars: Rebels, and on …

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Mail Bag Episode: The Moon Is Following Us, Superman Trailer, and Ranking MCU Phase 5 36:12

26d ago36:12

36:12

Here's something a little different from normal, thanks to our awesome Patronies, we had a fun mail bag episode and talked about everything from the Superman Trailer, Andor season two, new comics, mental health, and MCU's Phase 5 lineup. Also, welcome to our newest Patrons: Dave Wilson, Kyle Conway, and Goncalo Fortes! Part two of this conversation…

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Invincible Comics Are Back! The Return of Battle Beast with Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley 26:55

1M ago26:55

26:55

Invincible Co-Creators, Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley are reunited once again for the brand-new Invincible Universe: Battle Beast series. (The first issue is in comic shops today!) Kirkman and Ottley reflect on the making of Battle Beast, the success of the Invincible animated show, their favorite Image Comic characters and creators, and talk abou…

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How Radiant Black And The Massive-Verse Are Redefining The Superhero Genre - With Writer Kyle Higgins 1:04:51

1M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Comic writer and filmmaker, Kyle Higgins, joins the show to talk about the return of Radiant Black, and it's new Rebuild Arc. Kyle also shares details about the upcoming Radiant Black Audiobook (featuring Rider Strong & Will Friedle!), working with Dan mora on Immortal Legend Batman, hanging out with Kid Cudi, and talks about what's next for the in…

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Get Ready For Free Comic Book Day 2025 with Ben Kingsbury of Gotham City Limit! 55:22

2M ago55:22

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Ben Kingsbury (Gotham City Limit Comic Shop) joins the show to talk about this year's Free Comic Book Day event (taking place Saturday, May 3rd). We discuss how GCL is celebrating the event, the free comics that will be available, the state of the comic book industry, hope for James Gunn's Superman movie, and the best comics to be collecting right …

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1st Round Draft Recap 58:45

2M ago58:45

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From Reveal to DC Comics: Al Letson Talks Reinventing Michael Holt in Mr. Terrific: Year One 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Al Letson — award-winning journalist, Godzilla: Monarch writer, and Emmy winning host of Reveal — joins the show to talk about his upcoming DC Comics debut: Mr. Terrific: Year One. We dive into the emotional inspiration behind the series, the differences between writing for TV and comics, and how Al is redefining Michael Holt’s origin story—just in…

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Trailer: The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show. A Comic Podcast Like No Other 0:38

2M ago0:38

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The Short Box is the best way to get your weekly dose of comic shop vibes without ever leaving the house! Join your host, Badr Milligan, every Wednesday, for news, reviews, and interviews about comic books and comic culture, and hear exclusive conversations with the top comic creators in the world. Join the Short Box Nation on Patreon.com/theshortb…

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How Battle Quest Comics is Shaping All-Ages Adventures – With Publisher Andrew Kafoury 58:17

2M ago58:17

58:17

Battle Quest Comics Publisher, and writer, Andrew Kafoury stops by the show to talk about navigating Diamond Comics Distribution and the direct market as an indie publisher, creating fantasy/ sci-fi stories for all ages, and teaching morality through comics. He also gives an in-depth look into the Battle Quest line of comics. Check out the titles w…

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Talking Wall Comics, Marvel & DC Crossover ideas, and Daredevil: Born Again w/ Drew (Patreon Unlocked) 54:30

2M ago54:30

54:30

This episode was originally released last month for our Patrons: Drew and I talked about a new shop in town (Black Cat Comics), buying wall comics, the upcoming Marvel & DC crossover, and we also reviewed the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again (SPOILERS!) Listen to our latest bonus episode, talking about the first issue of Hush 2: HERE, Be…

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Tim Seeley talks Red Sonja vs Army of Darkness, Peacemaker, Chicago pizza, and original comic art! 1:12:38

3M ago1:12:38

1:12:38

Writer-slash-artist, Tim Seeley, is on the show this week to talk about his new comic projects, including: Red Sonja vs Army of Darkness crossover (in shops April 9th) and Peacemaker Presents: The Vigilante / Eagly Double Feature, and his experience teaching art at Columbia College, tips for collecting original comic art (check out Panel Punk Comic…

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Emergency Pod: Russ in Gotham 43:00

3M ago43:00

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Manga Babies: An Interview w/ David Harper about Manga and where to start 1:22:08

3M ago1:22:08

1:22:08

David Harper (Off Panel, SKTCHD) is back on the show this week to talk all things manga! We discuss how we both got into manga, the manga we're reading, what we've learned about the art form, and explore some key differences and similarities between Manga and Western comics. Artwork by Salva Makoto Read David's articles about manga: Here and here L…

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Space Quest: An Interview with Joe Casey about Space Ghost and Jonny Quest, and America Chavez! 1:15:34

3M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

Longtime comic writer, and animation scribe, Joe Casey (Superman, X-Men, Avengers, Wildcats) joins the show this week to talk about his upcoming Space Ghost & Jonny Quest crossover comic: Space Quest (issue one available 4/23!). Joe also recounts how he broke into the comic industry, and talks about the influence of Hanna-Barbera cartoons, the geni…

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Daredevil: Born Again - Comic Review Live Show! [Short Box Classic] 1:29:40

3M ago1:29:40

1:29:40

This episode was originally recorded and released in November 2018. The SBX Crew put Frank Miller and David Mazzuchelli's Marvel classic: Daredevil: Born Again, under the microscope in front of a live audience at Coliseum of Comics! Join Badr, Cesar, Ashley, and Ed as they talk about how the comic came to be, Miller & Mazzuchelli's partnership, and…

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Special-Annual-Giant-Sized-Anniversary 450th Episode! 1:19:35

3M ago1:19:35

1:19:35

This is the one you all have been waiting for — the return of Ashley, Cesar, and Ed! The band's back together this week, to celebrate the show's milestone 450th episode. Ashley and Cesar reveal what they've been up to since becoming parents (check out Cesar's band: Peyote Coyote), Ed shares his favorite comics from last year (Final Cut & Dynamite D…

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Mailbag Episode - Bad Bunny, Daredevil: Born Again, and Politics in Comics (Patreon Preview) 44:26

4M ago44:26

44:26

Here's a preview of last month's Patreon bonus episode: Badr & Drew answer some questions submitted by listeners about the new Bad Bunny album, Daredevil: Born Again, and politic's place in comics…before going off into some interesting tangents about the ideal comic shop experience, playing Marvel Rivals for the first time, and the ultimate mashup …

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Watch It In Theaters or Wait For Streaming? Captain America: Brave New World - Movie Review 1:04:21

4M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Is Captain America: Brave New World worth seeing in the theater, or should you wait to watch it on streaming? Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar) and Blythe Milligan (Everything is Logistics) join me this week to talk about the good, the bad, and ugly. (SPOILER WARNING!) We also discuss the movie's pre- & post-production drama and reshoots, Harrison Fo…

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The Very Best Of The Men's Room 32:35

4M ago32:35

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Join us for a look back at the very best of last season! Featuring guest host Jason Cundy as we hear from Razor and wife Leah Ruddock on dealing with Mental and physical health struggles as a family. Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the extremely brave Arsenal cult hero Perry Groves who poignantly remembers how h…

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Comic News Recap: Is Marvel Using AI? Will Tariffs change comics? 1:01:44

4M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Joining the show this week, is the return of Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar), and Edmund Dansart! We discuss a trifecta of recent comic news and headlines, including: accusations against Marvel for using AI art in Fantastic Four promo, Massive Publishing's new indie label, the ongoing Diamond Comics DIstribution shakeup, and how potential tariffs c…

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Storyboard Time with Jeff Parker! An Interview about Animation, Agents of Atlas, and Studio Life 1:18:37

4M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

Jeff Parker, writer of comics such as Agents of Atlas, X-Men First Class, Batman '66, Aquaman, Future Quest, Thunderbolts and Hulk, is on the podcast this week to talk about his extensive career. We get into his time working in animation, drawing storyboards for Big Guy and Rusty The Boy Robot (and Nelly music videos?!), the Portland comic scene, h…

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Comics Are Dope: An Interview with BJ Kicks about Comic Collecting, Budgeting, and Comics YouTube 1:14:54

5M ago1:14:54

1:14:54

BJ Kicks, host of Comics Are Dope, joins me this week for an honest conversation about being a comic podcaster, our comic collecting habits, budgeting for comics, representation, and finding community at comic shops, and Ben from Gotham City Limit calls in with his Top 3 Comic Picks for February (Pop Kill, Through Red Windows, and Doctor Strange of…

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Wings of Silver, Nerves of Steel: An Interview with Ed Brisson about SilverHawks, Video Games, and Canada 1:07:46

5M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Ed Brisson (Iron Fist, Batman, Comeback) is on the show to talk about his new SilverHawks comic series from Dynamite Entertainment. Issue one comes out January 29th, and it's the first SilverHawks anything in nearly 40 yrs! Ed also breaks down his career working as a comic book writer, growing up in Canada, writing for video games, and talks about …

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Short Box Classic: Bill Watterson Artist Spotlight & Calvin Hobbes Retrospective 1:36:10

5M ago1:36:10

1:36:10

This episode was originally released in January 2023 as Ep. 379. Dust off your favorite Calvin and Hobbes book, and join us for the latest installment of our artist spotlight series! Today, we're analyzing the life and career of one of comic's most private and beloved creators: Bill Watterson. Hear us talk about our first exposure to Calvin & Hobbe…

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Comics Going Global! A Chat with GlobalComix CEO: Christopher Carter 1:08:22

6M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Christopher Carter is the CEO & Founder of GlobalComix, a new digital comic platform and comic reader app that's quickly growing in popularity among comic fans and comic creators around the world. Chris joins me to talk about the future of digital comics, old-school manga fan forums, hot spots around the globe for indie comics, and how GlobalComix …

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(Patreon Episode Unlocked) Comic News Recap with Drew: Battle Beast Returns, Godzilla vs Marvel, and One Piece Lookalikes 1:02:44

6M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

This week's episode was originally recorded for Patreon, but it's the holidays, so we're sharing it with everyone! Drew and I celebrated another Friday bonus pod by answering fan mail questions and talking about some recent comic news (Invincible S3 trailer, new Battle Beast series, & Godzilla vs Marvel ). We also get into some random tangents abou…

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The Best Comics of 2024: Early Edition w/ Ben Kingsbury of Gotham City Limit 1:27:30

6M ago1:27:30

1:27:30

I'm back at Gotham City Limit for Ep. 443, chatting with everyone's favorite comic shop owner, Ben Kingsbury, about what it was like to run a comic shop in 2024. We talked about what's new at the shop, industry trends we want to see stay/ leave in 2025, and got an early head start on awarding the best-selling books, most pulled titles, and best sle…

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Short Box Classic: Green Lantern John Stewart Spotlight 1:39:09

7M ago1:39:09

1:39:09

In honor of the John Stewart statue that was unveiled this month, this week's episode is a re-release of Ep. 338! Revisit our contribution to the 2021 Justice League-themed podcast crossover event: UNITE THE SEVEN, and join us as we explore the creation of John Stewart by comic legend Neal Adams, Stewart's military ties, and how Phil Lamar's monume…

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The Worldwide Walt Tour: Fan Mail, Favorite Back-Up Stories, and more! 1:02:50

7M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Walt stops by the show this week, to join Badr & Drew for a long overdue catch-up session! The SBX OGs read some fan mail, and talk about their favorite back-up stories, the state of Spider-Man comics, favorite Tom King books, the genius of Kieron Gillen, and a new segment is introduced this episode that's dedicated to the reading piles/ stacks eve…

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An Interview with Chris Ryall about Syzygy, Marvel History, and The Mighty Marvel Calendar Book 1:21:59

7M ago1:21:59

1:21:59

Chris Ryall, the former President, Publisher, Chief Creative Officer, and Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing, and now co-founder of Syzygy Publishing, is on the show this week to talk about his LONG career in comics, working for Kevin Smith, creating Zombies vs Robots & Syzygy with Ashley Wood, and his new book: The Mighty Marvel Calendar Book (avai…

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Talking Astrobots, Transformers, and Marvel UK with writer Simon Furman 1:06:34

8M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Calling-in all the way from the UK, is one of the most recognized and celebrated writers of the Transformers and robot-fiction: Simon Furman (Death's Head, Dragon's Claw, Doctor Who). Simon is on the show this week to talk about the release of his latest mech-inspired comic: Astrobots Vol. 1 (available now!), the 40th Anniversary of the Transformer…

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Patreon Preview: Wedding recap, comics about weddings, and more! 28:36

8M ago28:36

28:36

Here's a preview of the latest Patreon bonus episode: Drew and I recap my wedding, list off some wedding-themed comics, and we welcome some new Patrons and read some fan mail! Listen to the rest of this episode, and a TON of other bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! LINKS! : MERCH SALE! Get 20% off yo…

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All-In on Absolute Batman with Scott Snyder 1:24:27

8M ago1:24:27

1:24:27

Scott Snyder, one of the most celebrated and accomplished Batman writers of all time, joins me this week to talk about his career and how he started writing comics, DC's new All-In Initiative, reinventing Batman for the modern age today, the most important lesson he learned from Stephen King, and what you can expect from Absolute Batman (issue #1 i…

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Notjoe is back and now with Call-Ins 1:00:16

9M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

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An interview with Mr. Lovenstein (J.L. Westover) about webcomics, Kickstarter, and FEELINGS 1:08:47

9M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Webcomics superstar, Justin Westover (J.L. Westover) joins the show this week to talk about his new book: Mr. Lovenstein Presents: FEELINGS (in stores everywhere now), the official sequel to 2022's Eisner-nominated OGN: Mr. Lovenstein Presents: Failure. Justin and I talk about making webcomics, tips for running a successful Kickstarter campaign, fi…

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Talking with Tom Scioli! An interview about Godzilla, Jack Kirby, and lasting legacies 1:05:51

9M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

We talked about his forthcoming IDW comic: Godzilla Monsterpiece Theater (in shops 10/23, with FOC being Monday, Sept. 6th. Get your orders in with your LCS, NOW!). He shares a few details about his artistic process, takes me through his career, and of course, we bring up the King (Jack Kirby talk!). LINKS!: MERCH SALE! Get 20% off your next purcha…

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Short Box Classic: An Interview with Thomas Tenney about Marvel Force Works, Gene Colan, and Creepshow 1:00:00

10M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Veteran comic artist: Thomas Tenney (Marvel, DC, Creepshow) needs our help! Thomas and his family are at risk of homelessness, and he’s relying on family and friends for help. A GoFundMe page has been created to help Thomas at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-artist-tom-tenney-and-family. Please, consider donating if you can. In honor of …

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In The Men's Room With Paul Mortimer: Part Two 32:35

10M ago32:35

32:35

Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the former Aston Villa and Crystal Palace midfielder turned councillor, Paul Mortimer. Morts continues to tell stories about his short spell as the assistant coach of Sierra Leone men's national team as well as discussing the issue of Racism in sport and his work as a councillor f…

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Catching-up with Chris Pt. 1: The Olympics for comics, Collector talk, and September 2024 comic picks 1:13:12

10M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar) joins me this week for Ep. 436 to catch up on life, podcasting, the Olympics (and what an Olympics for comic collectors would look like), and the hurdles of buying original comic art. We also look ahead to September's previews, and with Ben's help, pick three of the must-buy comics! Watch the unedited/ extended video…

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In The Men's Room With Paul Mortimer 32:54

10M ago32:54

32:54

Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the former Aston Villa and Crystal Palace midfielder turned councillor, Paul Mortimer. Morts discusses his playing career, including being threatened by an elderly shop keeper the day before the Bristol derby. He also tells some unbelievable off-pitch stories during his short spel…

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Short Box Classic: Game of Thrones Interviews with Tom Wlaschiha, Luke Barnes, and Richard Brake 39:52

10M ago39:52

39:52

To celebrate the end of House of The Dragon S2, let's take a trip back through time to Collective Con 2019, and revisit a trio of interviews with past Game of Thrones actors and stars, including Tom Wlaschiha (Jaqen H'ghar, 06:53), Luke Barnes (Rast, 12:53), and the OG Night King: Richard Brake (19:34)! Enjoy the blast from the past, and come back …

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We All Live In Perry Groves' World 40:30

11M ago40:30

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Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the extremely brave Arsenal cult hero Perry Groves who tells some old war stories of playing against the 17th hardest footballer of all time, Neil Ruddock. Perry also poignantly remembers how his alcohol abuse nearly led him to take his own life. Warning - This episode contains st…

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Patreon Preview: Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Review 23:31

11M ago23:31

23:31

Here's a preview of our latest Patreon bonus episode! Badr and Drew talk about Deadpool & Wolverine, and discuss their reaction to the movie, favorite cameos, and thoughts on where the MCU goes from here Listen to the rest of this episode, and a TON of other bonus episodes, over on our Patreon Channel. Try a FREE seven-day membership: Here! SUPPORT…

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How Razor's Wife Saved His Life 30:11

11M ago30:11

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Join Guest host Jason Cundy for a very special episode of The Men's Room Podcast. Men's health affects more than just the men who are suffering but also their families and in this episode we are lucky to have joining Jason and Razor the lovely Leah Ruddock! WARNING - This episode contains themes and discussions around mental health. If you or someo…

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The Best Comics of 2024 (So Far): A Mid-Year Check-In with Ben Kingsbury of Gotham City Limit Comic Shop 1:19:09

11M ago1:19:09

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This episode (Ep.435) was recorded at Gotham City Limit comic shop with Ben Kingsbury (the owner!). Ben and Badr chop it up about their predictions for SDCC 2024, and discuss Marvel's big events (Blood Hunt & The Ultimate Universe) vs DC's big events (Absolute Universe & All-In initiative). They also talk about what it takes to run a successful com…

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The Best of The Men's Room 33:10

11M ago33:10

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Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are reunited for a third season of The Men's Room. To celebrate, they look back on some of their favourite moments from episodes gone by. They recall stories from the likes of the Tourettes Barber Josh Hughes, former Premier League footballers Steven Caulker, Matthew Etherington and Jay Bothroyd as well as TV pe…

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