Hosted by Rob Kelly and The Irredeemable Shag, this podcast honors the classic DC Comics series WHO'S WHO: THE DEFINITIVE DIRECTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE from the 80s and 90s, one page at a time! Part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK!
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The Fire and Water Podcast Network
Rob Kelly, The Irredeemable Shag, Ryan Daly, Chris and Cindy Franklin, and Siskoid
The greatest team of podcasters ever assembled, THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK features an all-star line-up of shows such as THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST (hosted by Rob Kelly and The Irredeemable Shag), SECRET ORIGINS PODCAST (hosted by Ryan Daly), SUPER MATES PODCAST (hosted by Chris and Cindy Franklin), the LONELY HEARTS ROMANCE COMICS PODCAST (hosted by Siskoid) and many, many more! Fan the flame and ride the wave!
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A podcast devoted to the classic pocket-sized comics format of the 1970s and 1980s--because good comics come in small packages!
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Hosted by Rob Kelly (The Aquaman Shrine) and The Irredeemable Shag (Firestorm Fan), THE FIRE AND WATER PODCAST focuses on DC's King of the Seven Seas and the Nuclear Man!
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Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #39 thru #44 (1980) - The Empire Strikes Back
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2:29:21Our coverage begins of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this extra-length episode, Andrew Leyland joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss the comic adaptation of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, featured in STAR WARS #39 thru #44 (1980), by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, and Rick…
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Peace Bound and Down - Wonder Woman Vol. 2, Issue 9
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1:42:32On this episode of Peace Bound and Down: A Wonder Woman Podcast, Sean is joined by the delightful Martin Gray to discuss issue 9 of volume two of Wonder Woman. This is it! The post-Crisis debut of Wonder Woman's greatest enemy: The Cheetah. Buckle up because things are going to get bloody! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAS…
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On this episode of Let's Roll!, Siskoid welcomes the Irredeemable Shag and his GameMaster Patrick Pence to talk about the granddaddy of science fiction games, Traveller! Plus, GameMaster Advice on how to use (or not use) any given RPG's big Meta-Arc! Relevant images and credits in the Let's Roll Supplemental. This podcast is a proud member of the F…
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Look Up! That’s right, at DC SpecialCast, we have no problem hitching a ride on the Superman movie hype train! Join Brett Young and Paul Kien as they discuss a comic that came out before the FIRST Superman movie: 1977’s DC Special Series #5 – The Superman Spectacular! This month’s instocktrades.com selections: https://www.instocktrades.com/products…
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Batman Knightcast 42: Batman Superman World's Finest #5
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1:29:37This is it! Batman Knightcast's five-part celebration of the Batman/Superman bromance concludes as Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin gush over Batman Superman World's Finest #5 with special guest Michael Bailey. Will night fall on the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel? Which hero is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to stop the dread Devil Nezha? An…
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On this special Canada Day episode of Panel by Panel, Siskoid and Captain Entropy explore a panel from Triumph Comics #9 (August 1943) and discuss Golden Age "Canadian Whites", and "Tang: The Story of a Colt", in the process! A clean look at the image in the Panel by Panel Supplemental. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST N…
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The Outcaster’s Tim Price joins Chris & Cindy to discuss Part One of JLU’s two-part series finale, “Alive!”. Lex Luthor’s search for Brainiac leads to a deadly civil war amongst the Legion of Doom! But just when Lex thinks he’s finally revived Brainiac…enter DARKSEID!!! Subscribe via iTunes or Spotify. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND…
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It's the ninth nifty episode of WHO'S WHO REVIEW! Shag and Rob take a fresh look at classic entries from Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, featuring the Post-Crisis Superman, Professor Hugo Strange, the Manhunters, Gypsy, Tarantula, Brain Wave, Captain Fear, Balloon Buster, and more! Plus we cover YOUR feedback! Have a questio…
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It's the ninth nifty episode of WHO'S WHO REVIEW! Shag and Rob take a fresh look at classic entries from Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, featuring the Post-Crisis Superman, Professor Hugo Strange, the Manhunters, Gypsy, Tarantula, Brain Wave, Captain Fear, Balloon Buster, and more! Plus we cover YOUR feedback! Have a questio…
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Mountain Comics 54 - Tales To Astonish #12
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58:03Rob welcomes back Michael Bailey to the cabin to discuss TALES TO ASTONISH #12 starring The Sub-Mariner! Check out images from this comic by clicking here! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on BLUE SKY – https://bsky.app/profile/fw…
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Batman Knightcast 41: Batman Superman World's Finest #4
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1:18:27Batman Knightcast's shameless attempt to capitalize on the Superman hype reaches its penultimate episode when Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly discuss Batman Superman World's Finest #4. This time, the Dynamic Hosting Duo welcome Supergirl blogger Doctor Anj to join the chat, thus fulfilling the Fire and Water Podcast Network's monthly obligation to hav…
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The Fantastic Pour #7 - Wolverine and Old Fashioned
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1:32:24THE FANTASTIC POUR Brett welcomes his good pal Ray Pickersgill to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Wolverine! We enjoy an Old Fashioned and read the Wolverine Limited Series #1 - 4. Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Is Wolverine is cooler in the woods or Japan? Why can't the Hand beat anybody? Did Ray waste $20 on Zima? And much, much more! …
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Who's Hot and Who's Not? Ep.23: Celsius to Chemical King
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1:12:19A hot and cold leader. A fantastic quintet. An alien with tingly antennae. A green ape (sometimes). Two feline repeats. One of the gay Legionnaires. Which are hot, which are not? The Girls of the Hot Squad continue evaluating Who's Who #4's entries based on sheer datability. Featuring permanent panelists Elyse, Isabel, Josée, Nathalie, Shotgun, and…
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Fade Out - Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
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1:20:49Episode 49 - Astaire and Rogers' THE BARKLEYS OF BROADWAY w/guest Holley Snaith This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow FADE OUT on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fadeoutpod.bsky.social Follow Fire & Water on BLUE SKY – https://bsky.app/profile/f…
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Fire and Water Records: Summer Jams 2025
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1:36:23Grab your shades and your beach towel, it's summer time! Fire and Water Records is back for the hottest season with a hot new playlist. Ryan and Neil Daly continue their seasonal odyssey with some fun Summer Jams recounting summer flings, vacations, festivals, and more nostalgia than you can shake Batman at. Plus Neil's divorce and Ryan's baseball …
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Batman Knightcast 40: Batman Superman World's Finest #3
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56:02Same Bat-time, indeed! Batman Knightcast is back again, and this time Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin are joined by Waiting for Doom's Paul Hix. Why? Because the Doom Patrol brings the ruckus in Batman Superman World's Finest #3. Also, Robin and Supergirl meet Ancient China's super team. And there's probably something going on with Batman and Superman…
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Peace Bound and Down - Wonder Woman Vol. 2, Issue 8
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1:46:25On this episode of Peace Bound and Down: A Wonder Woman Podcast, Sean is joined by Fire and Water Network all-star The Irredeemable Shag to discuss issue 8 of volume two of Wonder Woman. This is an unusual issue that demands an unusual format. Join in on the fun as Sean and Shag both review the issue and recommend a whole batch of awesome comics, b…
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Siskoid and Bass' coverage of DC Comics Presents continues with issue #10 (June 1979) by Cary Bates, Joe Staton and Jack Abel, starring Superman and Sgt. Rock! It's "The Miracle Man of Easy Company". Listen to the Team-Up below, or subscribe to FW Team-Up on Apple or Spotify! Relevant images and further credits at: FW Team-Up Supplemental This podc…
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JSA in the 90s – Justice Society of America #8 (Mar 1993)
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2:06:51Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with David Steel and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #8 (Mar 1993) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan! Rick Tyler struggles with cancer treatments, while his dad Hourman struggles to regain his powers. Plus, Johnny and Jesse Quick defend the hospital from a hate gr…
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Batman Knightcast 39: Batman Superman World's Finest #2
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1:20:10Faster than a speeding bullet, Batman Knightcast returns to cover the next adventure of the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight Detective. This time, Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly are joined by fellow Fire and Water Network podcaster Paul Kien. Learn what happens to Superman on the operating table. Discover the mysterious and deadly new villain opposin…
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Hyperion to a Satyr: V.ii. Duel and Deaths
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59:51Hyperion to a Satyr - The Fire and Water Podcast Network's Hamlet Podcast - completes Siskoid's scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare's masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act 5, Scene 2, Part 2, the tragedy resolves itself in a number …
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Marvel Star Wars: From Empire to Jedi - A Long Time Ago...
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39:17The premier episode of MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI -- a podcast chronicling the Rebel Alliance’s most desperate days, as told in the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! This episode your host, The Irredeemable Shag, ignites the hyperdrive, unveiling the podcast’s mission, his own Star …
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Dear Reader, Season 3 Episode 06: Italian Retrospective
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1:16:03In the sixth episode of this season, I examine two Italian cinema adaptations of Homer's Iliad: 1911's "The Fall of Troy" (La Caduta di Troia) and 1962's "The Fury of Achilles" (L'ira di Achille). Are the Italians more interested in scale or storytelling? Listen and find out. The conversation on how an Italian treatment on this epic compares with a…
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Batman Knightcast 38: Batman Superman World's Finest #1
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1:43:30Batman Knightcast is back just in time for this summer's SUPERMAN movie. Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin jump on the hype train with new episodes covering the comic book adventures of the Caped Crusader... and in this case, the Last Son of Krypton, as well. On this episode, Ryan and Chris cover the first issue of Mark Waid and Dan Mora's Batman Superm…
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Who's Editing is back, and it's real, this time! So Siskoid and the Monitor Tapes' Doug Adamson tackle Who's Who Update '87 #1 and reinvent the DC Universe using only this comic's entries! New era, new rules (ish), new episodes coming bimonthly! Listen to this episode below or subscribe to Who's Editing? on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! This podcast i…
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