RetConversations
Have you ever wanted to understand a comic book storyline but didn't have the patience or sanity? Leia and Josh to the rescue! They take a guest through a comic book storyline step by arduous step!
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Episodes
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Leia and Josh go off the RAILS with special guest Patrick Stout Garrity. Josh read the wrong book so he's auditing the class today! Bucky Barnes adopts a child and hilarity ensues. Leia's knowledge of Spider-Man villains is brought to a reckoning. And we discuss the finer points of doors and Bucky's hatred of them.
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
In this very special cut of RetConversations, Leia and Josh talk with guest Josh Lawrence about MAUS and book banning in the United States. This cut is meant for grades 9 and up and discretion is advised by the teacher.
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
On this very special episode, Leia and Josh welcome new guest Josh Lawrence to discuss MAUS. This episode is different from our regular format: less jokes, a lot more deference and, of course, discussions about the Holocaust and book banning.
This is the regular edition, please look on this feed if you would prefer the Classroom Edition for teachers dealing with the subjects of the Holocaust or book banning.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
WELCOME TO EPISODE 50!
Josh and Leia are joined by first-time guest Sarah Kennedy to discuss one of her favorite storylines - Annihilation! We work a little differently than normal to talk a lot of Space Marvel, nu-metal and Drax's Heartbreak Kid phase.
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
We are back with part 2. Leia and Josh are joined by special guests Dawn Baldwin and Jennifer Howland to finish out this story, answering the age-old question: how bad can time travel really be? The answer: bad enough Dawn apologizes profusely by the end for picking this story! Tune in now!
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Leia and Josh are joined by special guests Dawn Baldwin and auditing GN partner, Jennifer Howland to talk about the 2013 comic Age of Ultron. In something that was meant to be a joke, this first part discusses the movie's impact on the MCU before diving into a world of villains with stupid names, white Nick Fury and time travel. Trust me, this was Leia's favorite.
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Josh and Leia welcome return guest, comedian Josh Staley for the most recent run of Nightwing! A delightful book with a lot of revelations about Dick Greyson, why Bludhaven is actually worse than Gotham and we all have a long overdue conversation about costumes vs street clothes.
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Leia and Josh are in the studio with guest Jennifer Howland to discuss Kelly Thompson's amazing Black Widow graphic - The Ties That Bind! Experience one of Leia's favorite Black Widow comics which, if you have been paying attention, is Leia's favorite comic book character of all time! Not only a fantastic book, but Josh has a surprise waiting right at the beginning of the episode! Welcome to Season 5!
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
In a topsy turvy season finale, Leia, Josh and auditing professor Jenn are joined (and taught!) by Friend of the Podcast Adam Witt about all things Fantastic Four! Why didn't the movies work? Is Ben Grimm a fine Jewish boy? What FF books are good for people who don't like the FF? Tune in to find out!
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Josh and Leia welcome back great friend and guest Matt Hirth to talk about Fray! We start with a long statement regarding Joss Whedon and then dive into the future slayer world. The story is super toy. Don't know what that means? Listen to find out!