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Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) returns with some Christmas cheer with a special episode about how the Justice League celebrates Christmas! Oh yeah and this is one of the CALENDAR HAS SPOKEN episodes. So that’s cool too :)

Listen if you dare as Cookie (Cookie Munster Make Up) and I do a deep dive on (in my opinion) the scariest film of all time with The Exorcist! We get into the film’s lasting legacy and why it still holds up in 2023!

THE CALENDAR HAS SPOKEN! I took a challenge from myself and have decided to let a Justice League calendar tell me my episodes this year. And you know what? It’s working! Brian (Sheehan Comics) returns to the show to discuss the first volume of Superman/Wonder Woman from the New 52! We get into their controversial pairing and why it worked!

Tune in as Zaki Hasan (The Moviefilm Podcast, San Francisco Chronicle) and I discuss the legendary Indiana Jones film saga. We start at the beginning with Raiders of the Lost Ark and it’s impact on cinema and filmmaking in the decades that followed!

Today my guest is Chris Evans from Let’s Go! Chris and I get into the mega popular Civil War comic book and how it inspired and was translated to the movie! Which one did it better? Tune in to find out!

Today's bonus episode of the For Comic Junkies Podcast is JJ breaking down the Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer!

Join Jesse, Steve, and I as we do a deep dive into the best Terminator movie T2! We get into it’s complex themes as well as what made this film peak since the followers failed to reach the heights of this phenomenal blockbuster!

Tune in as the Gotham Outsiders, TJ and Chris, crossover to my neck of the woods! We get into the origin of their podcast and friendship! Plus we discuss DC Pride and Marvel Voices and the importance of the rise of queer representation in media!

BOF’s own Garret Grev joins me today to discuss both the comic and the movie Captain America: The Winter Soldier! We get into what we like about the book and the movie and how well it translated into the different mediums. Plus we do a deep dive into what it means to be a true patriot fighting for freedom in the modern world!

As Pride Month comes to a close, I bring on my friend Colleen Mattis to discuss the importance of LGBTQIA+ representation in comic books and pop culture! Colleen brings her knowledge and humor to the show discussing her love of Batwoman and the whole Bat-world! We have an in depth discussion about outing yourself vs being outed and the effects of homophobia in media.

In this episode we do a deep dive with author Katie Maloney about her book Cake Pops and Coffee! She discusses her trauma that led her to write the book and how she uses what’s she has learned to help others!

In this episode it’s just me, little ole JJ, talking about my excitement for DC’s upcoming film slate. I get a little personal and deep but that’s only because I love these characters so much!

Tune in as I interview my good friend Kristin! We discuss how we met to the struggles she’s had a single mother/full time nurse to now being a homeowner with the love of her life!

Daryn Kirscht (Round II) joins me to discuss Superman 2! We get into the theatrical vs Donner cut and what makes this film a classic story in the Superman mythos!

Today’s guest is Erie’s own Kristy Gnibus! We discuss her origins as a feminist, single mom, teacher and her campaign for Congress in 2020 and where she plans to go now! Bad ass and real life Wonder Woman if you ask me!

Happy Memorial Day! We’re kicking off Captain America’s 80th anniversary with a discussion about his legacy from THE FIRST AVENGER to THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER! Joining me today is Nick Zednik (Vigilante 1939) and we get into our love of Captain America and why we keep falling for this guy with the ones that love him like Sam and Bucky!

Emily Jude returns to For Comic Junkies! We get into her love of Halloween and wearing elaborate costumes and how that easily translated into a love of cosplay! Plus Emily does her SPOT ON impression of Jenny Slate as Mona Lisa Saperstein from Parks and Rec! Don’t miss out!

Tune in as Mike Bufis (the North Jersey Nerd) and I get into the fun of cosplaying as his favorite superheroes and horror icons like Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers. We get into our secret origin as friends and how he's been catapulted into being a cosplay superstar! 

Today my guest is Meg Ciafre (Tik Tok Superstar) as we get into her love of Renaissance Fairs and making fun Tik Tok videos with exciting costume changes and dancing to Irish jigs. Meg gets into her love of costuming and why she wanted to get into the ever growing popularity of Tik Tok extravaganza! Follow her at www.tiktok.com/@meganciafre

Tune in as my new guest Megara Hope and I discuss the fun of cosplaying at conventions. She gets into her secret origin of cosplay and how we both can’t wait to get back to Comic Con!

Tune in to this awesome episode with returning guest Chelsea Logan (The Natural Ones) as we discuss the fun of cosplay! Chelsea gets into her origins with cosplay and the craziness that comes with being a Comic Con Celebrity!

This time its war! Tune in as returning guests / my best friends Jesse James and Steve DeJohn join me to talk about one of our all time favorites Aliens on its 35th anniversary!

An unstoppable force (the Xenomorphs) vs the immovable object (Superman)! Tune in as Peter Verra (Straight Outta Gotham, Batman-On-Film) joins me to discuss an oft overlooked classic Superman vs Aliens! A fun “Elseworlds” tale where Superman confronts the Aliens in a cool mashup of classic properties!

Tune in as returning guest Emmet Davis and I discuss the original draft of Alien 3 and how it holds up to the finished film. Should it have been made instead? Hear our thoughts!

Chris Clow (the Comic Binge) returns to the show to discuss one of my all time favorite Superman stories. We get into Superman’s past with the Legion of Superheroes and the scary way the Earth turned its back on aliens in the future!

Tune in to Part 1 of 2 of the For Comic Junkies coverage of Dark Horse’s Aliens Comics! I’m joined by Emmet Davis from the Let’s Go Podcast Network as we get into the Alien Original Screenplay graphic novel and how it influenced the final film!

Today we review Zack Snyder’s Justice League! Join Jesse James (Film Grain) and first time guest Ashley Magee as we discuss the director’s cut of Justice League and what worked better over the theatrical cut!

The Suicide Squad is coming and we e got the first trailer to whet our appetites! Tune in as I watch the trailer and ramble on about what I’m seeing and feeling! Spoilers - it’s mostly nonsense. But it’s fun nonsense!

Jesse and I finish out our Watchmen celebration with the most recent and arguably best addition to the Watchmen world - the Watchmen limited series on HBO MAX! We do a deep dive into the series and it’s connections to the real world and with Watchmen as a whole.

A world turned upside down by the most powerful man in the universe Dr Manhattan! That world of course is home to DC’s greatest heroes and villains! Tune in as Ryan Lower (the Batman Book Club) and I discuss the Watchmen sequel and it’s affects on us as readers as well as the main characters of Superman and the rest of the Justice League.

Tune in to this exciting new episode where Jesse James (Film Grain) and I get into the Watchmen movie! We get into what separates it from the book, the pros and cons of following the story so religiously, and our feelings on the future of Watchmen!

Who watches the Watchmen? You’ll find out in this exciting first episode of Watchmen month! Today I’ll be talking with Jesse James (Film Grain Podcast) and Nikko Caruso (Vigilante 1939) as we get into the history of Watchmen and it’s impact on us as comic readers!

From the early days of Batman the Animated Series it was clear that Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy were a force to be reckoned with. In more recent years it’s been wonderful to see their love grow into a beautiful relationship. Tune in as my guest Chelsea Logan (the Natural Ones) discusses Harley and Ivy’s history and how it’s grown from friends to lovers in recent years.

While it's not hard to separate reality from fantasy, it can be hard not idolize the artists making your favorite movie, comic book, TV show, etc. For fans growing up loving a TV show like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, it's heartbreaking to learn that the actors and crew on set were mistreated, threatened, abused, and taken advantage of by their showrunner, Joss Whedon. Today my guests are TJ from the Gotham Outsiders podcast and returning guest Emily Jude as we discuss the shocking revelations from the cast and crew from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Justice League.  On a personal note - we encourage anyone out that is a victim of abuse and/or toxic behavior to please speak your truth. Seek counseling and help where you can. You are not alone. 

It’s hard to get over your first love. It’s even harder when a tragedy takes your first love away from you. Today we journey to a simpler time in Peter Parker’s life when his biggest concern was the colorful supervillains roaming through NYC. Join Chris Clow, Paul Hermann, and I as we dig into the classic Spider-Man Blue and it’s place in Spidey history. And love. :)

Justin Kowalski (Let’s Go) returns to the show for Superman’s 85th anniversary to discuss the “first” meeting of the Worlds Finest in the Post-Crisis continuity! We dig into the story and how it inspired the Superman Animated Series and Batman v Superman!

Throughout its seven season run Buffy had many romantic encounters that left the viewers astonished, in awe, and heartbroken. Usually all at the same time! Tune in to this special episode where my guest Emily Jude and I dig into Buffy’s love life and how it affected her journey as well as ours as young viewers!

Join Peter Verra and I as we dig into the last time we’ll get to hear Adam West as Batman in these wonderful and fun animated adventures that capture the spirit and heart of the 1966 series!

When did you see Batman for the first time? For a lot of us we have great memories of going to the movie theater and seeing a Batfilm. Others we grew up with Batman on the small screen. We all have our version of Batman and have come to accept all the variants we’ve been treated to over the years. Tune in as Nick Zednik from the Vigilante 1939 podcast and I get into the 1966 Batman film and how it’s led to all the great films we’ve celebrated since including the upcoming THE BATMAN.

Holy celebration Batman! This is part 2 of the For Comic Junkies 55th anniversary celebration of Batman 66! Today my guest is Garret Grev from Batman On Film. We get into the initial Batman/Green Hornet crossover on the series as well as the follow up comic written by Ralph Garman and Kevin Smith! Tune in for nostalgia and fun!

Holy Milestone Batman! We’re celebrating 55 years of Batman 66 starring Adam West and Burt Ward! Joining me today to do away with those dastardly fiends is the dad gum original Batman-On-Film creator Bill “Jett” Ramey! We talk Bat-origins, villains, memories, and how and why this incredible series holds up 55 years later!

40 years ago we were treated to the good standard of superhero sequels! Tune in as my guest Zaki Hasan and I discuss this timeless classic as well as its Director’s Cut and how they measure up to each other. As two huge Superman fans we dig into the character’s history and his impact on our lives!

It’s been 80 years since the Joker made his terrifying debut! But one of his best stories just turned 20 years old! That’s right! Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker one of the best Joker stories ever told! Join Lance Lester (co-host of Always Hold on to Arrow) and I as we dish on our Bat-memories and the joys of watching quality animation and story telling!

If you’re thinking about moving to Gotham City I highly recommend NOT doing that! Today my guest is Peter Verra from Batman On Film and we get into the two blockbuster Joker events from this year - Joker War and Three Jokers! Tune in as we geek out about the Clown Prince of Crime and his Neverending quest to make Batman’s life a living hell!

Three Fox/Marvel movies full of varying degrees of success, plot, and character development. But hey! Still fun! Tune in as Jess Flock and I get into these wacky movies and the little nuggets of joy we found in all of them.

While it’s easy to rave about how cool Batman is in the original animated series we must not forget his formidable opponent/ally/lover CATWOMAN! Tune in as my guest Jackie Sabulsky and I get into Catwoman and Batman’s complicated and fascinating relationship and why they might be purrrfect for each other if only they could get over the silly judicial system!

Journey with Kristy Gnibus (Political Activist) and I back to Gotham City while Harvey Dent was the D.A., Batman was on the streets, and the Joker delivered chaos wherever he went! We get into the complex themes the movie offers including the dangers of hero worship with politicians and crime fighters.

We all strive to make our parents proud. But what if your parents are Batman and Talia Al Ghul? Certainly raises that bar! Tune in as Rob the Robin Guy from the Everyone Loves The Drake podcast and I get into the complicated relationship between Damian and his father Bruce Wayne (you may have heard of him). Rob and I get into our own relationships with our fathers and how that influenced our reading of the New 52 Batman and Robin storyline.

When we grow up our parents are the biggest and most important people in our lives. It isn’t until we grow up that we realize that they are people and can be flawed or worse! Tune in as special guest Ani Baker talks about her abusive upbringing and how she’s made strides to better herself and spread real love into the world.

They’ve fought against fear, rage, and all sorts of scum and villainy. But now the Lantern Corps will have to team up to fight against the undead Black Lantern Corps! Tune in as Andrew Roseman and I get into our favorite DC event and how well it holds up. Plus it’s Halloween! Enjoy a podcast about undead superheroes and villains!