RetConversations

Episode 19 - Original Sin w Jesse

Josh and Leia welcome theologian Jesse to talk about the 2014 crossover event Original Sin! Bible references aplenty, discussions of sins and Leia faces her largest test - a story with Nova, the moon and clones!

Episode 18 - 1602 w Royal Hebert

Josh and Leia are joined by voice actor extraordinaire Royal Hebert to discuss Neil Gaiman's 1602! With an in-depth lead-in about Elseworlds in comics, comic books and their relationship with the moon and Leia points out how Nat finally got revenge for Matt Murdock hitting her in the 70's.

Episode 17 - Arkham Asylum w Ryan Ike

In an extremely special episode, Leia and Josh are joined by famed video game composer Ryan Ike (When the Water Tastes Like Wine, West of Loathing) to talk about Arkham Asylum! We go deep into the psychology of the Batman rogue gallery, Arkham Asylum's economic impact on Gotham, Penguin's publishing dynasty and David Bowie as a Batman villain.

Episode 16 - Transmetropolitan w Jason Taylor

Josh and Leia are joined by TWO TIME guest and friend of the pod, Jason Taylor to explain one of their favorite comics of all time - Transmetropolitan! How is this comic still so relevant?!? We explore this 1990's gem and teach Jason why he should "trust the fuckhead".

Episode 15 - Marvel Noir w Dan Schaeffer

Jingle-brained Josh and the dizzy dame Leia are joined by Dan Schaeffer to talk about Marvel: Noir, specifically to go through Luke Cage and talk about the rest. We promise not to talk in 1930's slang though it's tough. A deep dive into noir, the difference between noir and hard-boiled and by the end, Josh is telling you why you should watch Agents of SHIELD!

Episode 14 - Mr. Miracle w JR Cillian Green

Leia and Josh are joined by theologian and therapist JR Cillian Green to talk about Leia’s top pick of 2019 – Mr. Miracle! Funky Flashman, a super obscure God/Popeye joke and Batman kills babies! If you haven’t read this one – and Josh hadn’t – you’re in for a ride!

Episode 13 - Avengers v X-Men w Jason Taylor and Alysen Cassaccio

Josh and Leia are joined by special guests Jason Taylor and Alysen Cassaccio to explain the superhero bangup Avengers vs. the X-Men! Once again, the importance of therapy in the 616 is discussed, some new mutants are discovered and Everyone Hates Cyclops.

Episode 12 - Flashpoint w Ryan Brown

Josh and Leia are back for season 2 with special guest Ryan Brown and they are explaining Flashpoint! Is this Batman the best Batman? What broke Leia's brain reading this? And what the $#%@ is a Canterbury Cricket? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions and more!

Episode 7 - World War Hulk w Bear and Luke Wieser

THE LOST EPISODE!
Josh and Leia explain World War Hulk to the Brothers Weez in this episode so nice we had to record it twice. We struggle bus through this for the second time - now recording it - to point out how dumb the smartest superheroes are, who is the Sentry and Leia correctly points out that you can't ask people why they aren't black.

Episode 11 - Civil War 2 Part 2 w Mike Tomasek

Part 2 of our coverage from last time, Josh and Leia still have Mike Tomasek of Little Twin Publishing held hostage as they complete their explanation of Civil War 2! The season finale happens here, folks. How does Mike handle the Hawkeye verdict? Is this the story that might convince him to become a True Believer? Also, Leia and Josh count down their least to most favorite stories from this season!