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| #205: The Secret Empire Part 2 (1974) Captain America #171 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema | 11 Sep 2024 | 01:10:00 | |
Part 2 of our monthly review of "The Secret Empire," a classic tale ripped from 1974's headlines where Cap faces a crisis of faith in our government! Cap is on the run from the law and the Falcon finally soars! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss Marvel Value Stamps... YouTube: https://youtu.be/XsLYwvqwfys Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #204: Interview with Writer Steve Orlando! | 04 Sep 2024 | 01:16:26 | |
Prolific 17 year and award-winning writer Steve Orlando dives deep into his new Avengers: Assemble series, why Cap is one of his all-time favorite characters, and shares a story about Doughboy much to Bob's dismay. Stick around for the very end where Steve, Rick & Bob discuss who is their favorite non-Steve/Sam/Bucky Caps... Interview starts: 5:50
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| #196: Streets of Poison Part 7 (1990) Captain America #378 by Mark Gruenwald / Ron Lim | 10 Jul 2024 | 01:04:42 | |
The Finale to this fun 7 part adventure! Its Cap without his Super Soldier Serum vs Crossbones! Its the Red Skull vs the Kingpin... in their underwear?!? Part 7 of the Streets of Poison story of Captain America's personal war on drugs that features Diamondback, Black Widow, Bullseye, The Kingpin and more! Plus... Bob shares his Captain America reading glasses and Rick discusses the scariest scene from Unbreakable... YouTube: https://youtu.be/f9hRZkI24hk Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #107: Trick or Treat! Cap Haunted at Skull House! Cap #326 (1987) Mark Gruenwald / Paul Neary / John Beatty | 26 Oct 2022 | 01:34:08 | |
Is the Red Skull back from the dead? Rick & Bob chat about Halloween and maybe reference a movie or two. And Rick tells a homemade Red Skull joke... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #106: Cap & Falcon vs Spider-Man! Cap #137-138 (1971) Stan Lee / Gene Colan / John Romita | 19 Oct 2022 | 01:35:58 | |
Travel back to 1971 when Spidey was a wanted criminal and the Falcon wore green and didn't fly! Rick & Bob review this 2-part story featuring plenty of action and jokes. You'll faint like Sharon Carter when you count the multiple movie quotes and references! And wait until you hear Rick's "Bob Lucius" song! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #105: Cap Meets Nick Fury in WW2! Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandoes #13 (1964) Stan Lee / Jack Kirby | 12 Oct 2022 | 01:40:59 | |
Wah-Hoo! Travel back to 1964 for the first meeting between Captain America and Nick Fury in WW2. Rick & Bob take a look at the history of Marvel during that time, as well as fun stories about the Traveling Wilburys, Yahtzee coozies and Rick makes up words. Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #104: Interview with painter / artist Paolo Rivera! | 05 Oct 2022 | 01:20:45 | |
20 year comic veteran Paolo Rivera joins the show to talk about his experience painting the Mythos origin series and why it took him six months to create Mythos: Captain America! Filled with cool Easter eggs and stories behind the story, Paolo shares why he grew to love the character Captain America after doing research for the story. Plus... find out who our next guest will be! Connect with our guest Paolo Rivera at https://paolorivera.blogspot.com Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message | |||
| #103: Cap's Origin Explored! Mythos: Captain America (2008) Paul Jenkins / Paolo Rivera | 21 Sep 2022 | 01:35:33 | |
This beautifully painted one-shot dives deep into Steve Rogers' life leading up to becoming Captain America, as well as his time during WW2 and joining the Avengers after being frozen. Told from Steve's point of view, it is a retrospective tale that pulls at the heart strings and demonstrates the true character of the hero and what helped shape that during the war. Rick & Bob take the listener through panel by gorgeous panel. Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #102: She-Hulk Defends Cap! She-Hulk #8-10 (2014) Charles Soule / Javier Pulido | 21 Sep 2022 | 01:54:40 | |
An aged and depowered Cap is being sued and asks She-Hulk to defend him! How does Matt Murdock (aka Daredevil) fit into all of this? Courtroom drama at it's finest, along with an in-depth look back at Steve Rogers pre-Super Soldier, for a fun and complex tale with twists and turns. Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #101: The Captain Part 5: Cap #348-350 (1988-1989) Mark Gruenwald / Kieron Dwyer / Al Milgrom | 14 Sep 2022 | 02:35:45 | |
The finale! Part 8 of an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #348-350, as Steve Rogers decides to fight John Walker for the right to wield the shield! A villain asks for Cap's help - an ally seemingly perishes - a long-thought dead arch foe returns for revenge - and Rick & Bob cover this exciting conclusion panel by panel! Previous Parts: Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #100: Interview with Dan Jurgens! Listener Q&A! Special 100th Episode! | 07 Sep 2022 | 01:34:05 | |
We celebrate turning 100 with special guest... legendary comic creator Dan Jurgens (at approx 45 minute mark)! Plus, Rick & Bob reminisce about some of their favorite moments and answer listener call-in questions the first half of the show... Connect with our guest Dan Jurgens at https://danjurgens.com Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message | |||
| #99: Cap vs Taskmaster! Cap Vol.3 #44 (2001) Dan Jurgens / Bob Layton | 31 Aug 2022 | 01:07:09 | |
Not a good day to be Captain America... Steve's girlfriend confronts him after he reveals he's Cap and then Taskmaster captures him without his shield! Rick & Bob take you through the action-packed, yet dramatic story written and drawn by Dan Jurgens. Plus... we reveal next episode's special guest! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans or https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #98: Guest Jason Olsen Reviews Last Mark Gruenwald Issue! Cap #443 (1995) Mark Gruenwald / Dave Hoover | 24 Aug 2022 | 01:47:00 | |
It is the end of an era. After 137 issues, Mark Gruenwald's ten year run of writing Captain America comes to a close. Rick & Bob, as well as guest Jason Olsen (author of Mark Gruenwald and the Star Spangled Symbolism of Captain America) review Mark's last issue, an emotional tale of Cap learning he has 24 hours to live. Plus... a special guest joins the show as a surprise to Bob! Connect with our guests Jason Olsen at https://www.jason-olsen.com and John Sewell at https://beautifulsillyandterriblethings.com Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message | |||
| #195: Interview with Legendary Technical Illustrator Eliot R. Brown! | 03 Jul 2024 | 01:34:50 | |
Eliot R. Brown joins the show sharing fun tales from the 70s, 80s & 90s Marvel Bullpen, discussing the stories behind his technical illustrations and photo covers. Eliot reveals which was the hardest illustration he ever did and which detail moved him to tears. Plus, Eliot explains how Cap's indestructible shield has attached leather straps and... demonstrates his mutant power!
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| #97: Return of Diamondback! Cap Vol.4 #29-32 (2004) Robert Kirkman / Scot Eaton | 17 Aug 2022 | 01:34:23 | |
Diamondback! Red Skull! Batroc! Serpent Society! Mr. Hyde! Nick Fury! The Walking Dead?!? Rick & Bob have fun with guest stars galore in this fast-paced 4 issue story by Robert Kirkman and Scot Eaton! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #96: The Captain Part 4: Cap #345-347 (1988) Mark Gruenwald / Kieron Dwyer / Al Milgrom | 10 Aug 2022 | 02:09:14 | |
John Walker is the new Captain America and Steve Rogers is known only as The Captain! Part 7 of an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #345-347, as John Walker snaps after a personal tragedy and Steve surrenders to the Commission. The story from the last year and all the subplots are coming to a head and Rick & Bob cover it panel by panel! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #95: The Comic Shop Guys! Guests: John Sewell, Seth Tally & Doug Hogan! | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:59:02 | |
Comic shop customers and employee join the show to tell stories of Rick as a boss and comic shop owner, including how they all met, what is was like when Rick sold the store and their friendship since. Filled with plenty of laughs and roasting, this episode takes you behind the scene of a comic shop, getting to know Rick a little better. Connect with our guests John Sewell at https://beautifulsillyandterriblethings.com and Seth Talley at https://www.drivethrucomics.com/product/395074/Dalrak-the-Mighty-FCBD-2022 Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message | |||
| #94: Cap Goes to Vietnam! Captain America #125 (1970) Stan Lee / Gene Colan | 27 Jul 2022 | 01:01:48 | |
It's 1970 and Captain America makes a special trip to Vietnam, curtesy of Stan Lee and Gene Colan! But why is Cap going and who is the mystery villain? Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #93: Captain America Sentinel of Liberty #1 (2022) Jackson Lanzing / Collin Kelly / Carmen Carnero | 20 Jul 2022 | 01:28:48 | |
The new Steve Rogers Cap series kicks off here! Rick & Bob review panel by panel and give their thoughts on the direction of the series, the mystery of the shield, Steve's private life, his relationship with Bucky and so much more! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #92: The Captain Part 3: Cap #342-344 (1988) Mark Gruenwald / Kieron Dwyer / Al Milgrom | 13 Jul 2022 | 02:31:34 | |
John Walker is the new Captain America and Steve Rogers is known only as The Captain! Part 6 of an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #342-344, as Steve and gang take on Viper and her sinister plot to turn America into snakes. Patron James Foley joins the show as a special guest commentator. And.. wait until you hear Rick do his Ronald Regan voice! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #91: Interview with Cap Writers Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly! | 06 Jul 2022 | 01:14:16 | |
Captain America Sentinel of Liberty writers Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly join the show to discuss their new series - shedding light on their pitch and vision for the series and hints at what is in store... giving Steve "a life," the true character of Steve and Bucky's relationship, the secret behind Cap's shield, what's going on with Sharon Carter, will we see Red Skull and so much more! Connect with our guests Jackson Lanzing at https://twitter.com/JacksonLanzing and Colin Kelly at https://twitter.com/cpkelly Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message | |||
| #90: New Show Format! Cap Meets Black Panther! Tales of Suspense #97-99 & Cap #100 (1968) Stan Lee / Jack Kirby | 29 Jun 2022 | 02:03:22 | |
Our new show format starts here! Based on listener response, more talk about the story and less reading panel by panel. Plus... another end of an era... Tales of Suspense becomes Captain America! Rick & Bob cover the story where Cap meets Black Panther (T'Challa) and reunites with Sharon Carter vs a returned foe thought dead! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #89: The Top Ten Other Cap Retcons - Part Two | 22 Jun 2022 | 01:22:09 | |
How Bucky met Steve Rogers… was it really an accident? Golden Age stories were all just propaganda? Why didn't Steve and Namor remember each other? These and other questions will be answered as we explore the retcons created to explain, enhance or fix previous stories from the 80+ year history of Captain America comics! Continuing from Part One on Episode #84... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #88: Captain America Symbol of Truth #1 (2022) Tochi Onyebuchi / RB Silva | 15 Jun 2022 | 01:02:16 | |
The new Sam Wilson Cap series starts right here! Rick & Bob review panel by panel and give their thoughts on Sam's direction, supporting cast and villains! Plus... the boys go over podcast poll feedback and discuss possible new direction for the show! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #194: Cap vs Everyman! (1982) Captain America #267 by J.M. DeMatteis / Mike Zeck / John Beatty | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:19:58 | |
Cap defends the American Dream vs Everyman! This story may hold the record for how many times Cap has been spit on. 🙁 Plus... Rick & Bob chat about the sitcom Happy Days and SNL skits made into movies, AND announce their next guest creator... BONUS: Dad jokes after the credits! Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/yfbMaQBx5NU Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #87: The Captain Part 2: Cap #339-341 (1988) Mark Gruenwald / Kieron Dwyer / Al Milgrom | 08 Jun 2022 | 02:13:53 | |
John Walker is the new Captain America and Steve Rogers is known only as The Captain! Part 5 of an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #339-341, as Steve starts to question his decision, get his revenge on Mr. Hyde and battles Iron Man! Plus, introducing new series artist Kieron Dwyer! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #86: Interview with Cap Editor Alanna Smith! | 01 Jun 2022 | 01:27:32 | |
Cap Editor Alanna Smith joins the show! Alanna chats with Rick & Bob about the decision to have two Cap series, why she chose these creative teams and is excited for their direction, whether we will return to Legacy numbering, crossovers, expanded Cap universe and so much more! Connect with our guest Alanna Smith at https://www.alannawrites.com Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message | |||
| #85: Captain America #0 (2022) Tochi Onyebuchi / Collin Kelly / Jackson Lanzing / Mattia De Lulis | 25 May 2022 | 01:08:15 | |
Kicking off an incredible new Cap saga starring Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson! Rick & Bob review panel by panel and give their thoughts on having two Caps in the Marvel Universe. Plus... the boys share stories about their Coccyx! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #84: The Top Ten Other Cap Retcons - Part One | 18 May 2022 | 01:09:58 | |
Sharon Carter wasn't really dead? She and Peggy are related how exactly? Did Steve always want to be an artist - and what about his dad?!? These and other questions will be answered as we explore the retcons created to explain, enhance or fix previous stories from the 80+ year history of Captain America comics! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #83: The Captain Part 1: Cap #336-338 (1987-1988) Mark Gruenwald / Tom Morgan / Kieron Dwyer | 11 May 2022 | 02:03:37 | |
John Walker is the new Captain America! Part 4 of an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker, and taking on the role of The Captain from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #336-338, featuring the debut of Steve Rogers as The Captain, as well as new villains! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #82: Interview with Jason Olsen, Author of Mark Gruenwald and the Star Spangled Symbolism of Captain America, 1985-1995 | 04 May 2022 | 01:24:26 | |
We take a trip revisiting Mark Gruenwald's amazing decade of writing Cap with the author of the book "Mark Gruenwald and the Star Spangled Symbolism of Captain America," Jason Olsen! We chat about Jason's deep dive into Mark's love for the character, dedication to Marvel continuity, philosophical and political themes, as well as explore some fun and favorite moments from the decade of stories... Connect with our guest Jason Olsen at https://www.jason-olsen.com Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message | |||
| #81: Return of Batroc! Cap #149-150 (1972) Gerry Conway / Sal Buscema | 27 Apr 2022 | 02:19:31 | |
It is the return of Batroc and... Rick's awful French accent! A surprise guest calls in! Plus, Rick gives his take on Rob Liefeld's Twitter reaction to the Mark Waid interview announcement. Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #80: Cap Iron Man #5 (2022) Derek Landy / Ángel Unzueta | 20 Apr 2022 | 01:02:53 | |
The finale to the fun Steve & Tony team-up! Plus... Rick makes good on his bet and sings to Bob! And... the 3 winners of our Review Contest are announced. Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #79: Road to The Captain Part 3: Cap #333-335 (1987) Mark Gruenwald / Tom Morgan | 13 Apr 2022 | 01:57:59 | |
John Walker is the new Captain America! Part 3 of an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker, and taking on the role of The Captain from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #333-335, featuring the trials of John Walker learning to be Cap - introducing the Watchdogs! Plus: Rick & Bob decide on their bet, and discuss the winner of the Cover Madness bracket (apologies in advance for milking the bit too long)... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #78: Interview with Mark Waid, Legendary Writer! | 06 Apr 2022 | 01:21:59 | |
Waid reveals how he finally cracked the code on writing Cap after 25 years, his thoughts on Cap killing (and why he had Cap kill the Red Skull), whether Cap is a-political, why he asked to have his name removed from his Red Skull origin story, his reaction to being pulled from Cap for Rob Liefeld (and how he turned down Rob's offer), why he will NEVER write Cap again... and so much more! SAVE $50 when you mention you're a Cap fan (or that Rick sent you) at facebook.com/theclassycollector - the classy way to display & store your favorite comics & collectibles! Connect with our guest Mark Waid at MarkWaid.com Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Enjoy this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message | |||
| #193: What If Cap Were Revived Today? (1984) What If? #44 by Peter Gillis / Sal Buscema | 19 Jun 2024 | 01:46:40 | |
The 1950s Cap & Bucky become fascists and it's up to the newly thawed original to save the day in this alternate reality featuring Nick Fury, Spider-Man and "Snap" Wilson! Plus... Rick & Bob chat about the Goldbergs and remember Mark Gruenwald on his birthday... YouTube: https://youtu.be/lVedBvuBAPE Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #77: 1st Sam Wilson as Cap! Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #8-9 (1999) Mark Waid / Cully Hamner / Doug Braithwaite | 30 Mar 2022 | 01:44:02 | |
Heading back to 1999 to cover the very first time Sam Wilson dressed as Captain America! Rick & Bob review this retcon story by Mark Waid, providing commentary (and a few tangents) along the way. Plus, the guys discuss Cover Madness bracket results and Rick finally comments on Bob's pronunciation of the Red Skull. Bonus: Stick around after the end of the show to listen to the guys' thoughts on the MCU! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #76: Cap Iron Man #3-4 (2022) Derek Landy / Ángel Unzueta | 23 Mar 2022 | 01:26:37 | |
Continuing the Steve & Tony team-up, with unexpected twists and turns! Plus... controversy with Rick & Bob's weight-loss challenge! And, Rick goes on a rant about the Cover Madness bracket... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #75: Tales of Suspense #62 & 64 (1965) Stan Lee / Jack Kirby | 16 Mar 2022 | 01:01:30 | |
It's a trip to the 1960s and... WW2! Rick & Bob review two Cap solo tales... TOS #62 "Break-Out in Cell Block 10!" and #64 "Among Us, Wreckers Dwell!" - two classic tales by Lee & Kirby! Plus, Rick & Bob take a look at the top grossing films of 1965... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #74: Road to The Captain Part 2: Cap #330-332 (1987) Mark Gruenwald / Paul Neary / Tom Morgan | 09 Mar 2022 | 02:33:52 | |
Steve quits being Captain America! Part 2 of an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker, and taking on the role of The Captain from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #330-332, featuring Steve resigning as Captain America and what lead to his difficult decision. Plus: Top 12 songs of 1987! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #73: Interview with Al Milgrom, Legendary Writer, Editor & Artist! | 02 Mar 2022 | 02:02:52 | |
Longtime comic professional Al Milgrom joins the show to talk about his time working on Captain America, including penciling Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars II in the mid-80s (and why he replaced Sal Buscema)! He shares tons of stories on his early days at Marvel and DC, including working with legends like Jim Starlin, Bernie Wrightson, Jim Shooter, Walt & Louise Simonson, Howard Chaykin, Al Kupperberg, Larry Stroman and so many more! Contact Al Milgrom at editorial4@aol.com Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #72: Cap Behind Bars! Captain America #260 (1981) Al Milgrom / Alan Kupperberg | 23 Feb 2022 | 01:06:26 | |
During a national conversation centering around prison reform, Al Milgrom wrote this one issue story that features Cap behind bars and his quest to break out! A sequel to the 1965 Tales of Suspense #62. Plus, Rick & Bob give a solemn update on their wager... Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #71: Cap Iron Man #1-2 (2022) Derek Landy / Ángel Unzueta | 16 Feb 2022 | 01:18:55 | |
Steve & Tony team-up to take on escaped Hydra commander Veronica Eden in this fun story by the writer who introduced Eden in Falcon & Winter Soldier! Plus... who are The Paladins? Rick & Bob cover the first two issues to this mini-series, as well as discuss the announcement of two new Cap series debuting this Spring! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #70: Road to The Captain Part 1: Cap #327-329 (1987) Mark Gruenwald / Paul Neary / John Beatty | 09 Feb 2022 | 02:18:35 | |
Kicking off an 8 part series, where Rick & Bob cover issues #327-350 - the incredible story of Steve Rogers being replaced by John Walker, and taking on the role of The Captain from 1987-1989! This episode, we cover #327-329, featuring a battle between Cap and Super Patriot, intro of D-Man and a battle with the Power Broker! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #69: Collecting International Cap Comics with Guest Ralph Warner! | 02 Feb 2022 | 01:01:48 | |
Curious about different versions of Captain America comics from around the world? Cap fan Ralph Warner joins Rick & Bob to discuss his international Cap collection, the history of comics in different countries and tips on how collectors can get started! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #68: Cap #241 vs Punisher! (1980) Mike W. Barr / Frank Springer | 26 Jan 2022 | 01:04:58 | |
It's the living legend of WW2 vs the Vietnam vet for the very first time! Rick & Bob explore this story of two veterans from different eras and their stark contrast - including Bob's POV from his 25 years in the military. Plus... an update on Rick & Bob's wager! Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #192: Streets of Poison Part 6 (1990) Captain America #377 by Mark Gruenwald / Ron Lim | 12 Jun 2024 | 01:14:54 | |
Cap has been captured and the only way to save him results in losing his Super Soldier Serum in his blood! Steve wrestles what makes him Captain America? Plus, Bullseye vs Crossbones for the first time! Part 6 of the Streets of Poison story of Captain America's personal war on drugs that features Diamondback, Black Widow, Bullseye, The Kingpin and more! Plus... Rick & Bob chat about the Muppets and Bloom County... YouTube: https://youtu.be/04kWcybADC8 Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans and https://twitter.com/CapComicFans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #67: Cap #371 - Cap & Diamondback's 1st Date! (1990) Mark Gruenwald / Ron Lim | 19 Jan 2022 | 01:28:57 | |
A fan favorite... This light-hearted fun tale features Steve and Rachel's first date - and the ladies from the Serpent Society doing their best to make sure... nothing goes wrong? And... Rick & Bob begin a wager! Plus... Rick battles the Hyphen again, and one or two tangents, including first dates. Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #66: Loose Nuke! Cap Vol.7 #11-14 - Cap vs Nuke (2013) Rick Remender / Carlos Pacheco | 12 Jan 2022 | 01:57:55 | |
Returning after 12 years in Dimension Z, Cap is mourning his personal loss and a Man Out of Time, once again. SHIELD sends him and Falcon on a mission to stop renegade super soldier Nuke on foreign soil. Rick & Bob (a 25 year Vet) discuss the emotions and struggles of veterans with this impactful story - featuring one of Steve's best modern-day speeches. Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.com/groups/captainamericacomicbookfans Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||
| #65: Interview with Jim Shooter, Legendary Writer, Editor & Publisher! | 05 Jan 2022 | 01:18:16 | |
Jim Shooter - 50 year comic industry great - joins the show to talk about his time as Marvel's Editor-in-Chief, including writing Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars in the mid-80s! He shares stories on his time working with Jack Kirby during his return to the Cap series, as well as provides his thoughts on the Stern/Byrne Cap stories, J.M. DeMatteis' plans for Cap after #300, Marvel's thoughts on gay characters back then, the recent Hydra Cap storyline and comics written over the last 20 years... Connect with our guest Jim Shooter at http://jimshooter.com Are you enjoying this podcast series? Please help by donating at: https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/support Please subscribe, rate and review! Want to be part of the show? Leave a recorded message at https://anchor.fm/capcomicbookfans/message Our home page is https://captainamericacomicbookfans.com | |||