The Comic Literate Podcast

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The Comic Literate Podcast

Whether you're a comic book nerd, literature nerd or just weird in general, then the Comic Literate Podcast is just what you need. Join actual, real life friends Ryan and Jamie as they do deep dives in to old and new comic book titles as well as examining their literary influences and effects on the modern culture. New episodes every week until AI learns how to host podcasts.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Captain America: The Winter Soldier- The Best Captain America Story?

    In this weeks episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2006 story arch, Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Written by Ed Brubaker and art by Steve Epting.  They also go over the history of the Bucky Barnes character, and how this comic has a huge influence on the modern day Marvel Cinematic Universe.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:26 - A Brief History of Cap and Bucky12:50 - Comic Credits14:27 - Starting with the Arting19:26 - Story with Spoilers1:09:22 - Comments Corner YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

    1h 12m

  2. FEB 10

    Chew- Food Psychic Cannibal Detective Stops Illegal Chicken (seriously)

    In this week's episode, Ryan makes Jamie read the 2009 comic book series, Chew. Written by John Layman and art by Rob Guillory.  They also go on tangents about the similarities to alcohol prohibition, which foods they think are the sexiest, and the combination of porridge and oat milk for some reason.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro02:34 - Comic Talk Starts04:18 - Comic Credits05:06 - Overall Thoughts11:14 - Starting with the Arting24:32 - Story of issues 1-51:04:07 - Porridge and Oat Milk Tangent1:10:06 - Comment Corner YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

    1h 17m

  3. FEB 3

    Return To The Marvel Ultimate Universe!- Spider-Man, X-Men and The Ultimates

    In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie return to the Marvel Ultimate Universe. Going over Ultimate Spider-Man issues 6-12, Ultimate X-Men issues 7-11, and The Ultimates issues 7 & 8.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro05:34 - The Ultimate Universe07:17 - The Ultimates issues 7 & 822:12 - Ultimate Spider-Man issues 6-1246:50 - Ultimate X-Men issues 7-111:04:04 - To Surmise1:06:54 - Fan Comments YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

    1h 11m

  4. JAN 27

    All Star Superman- Debating The "Best" Superman Comic

    In this weeks episode, Ryan regrets making Jamie read the 2005 limited series, All Star Superman. Written by Grant Morrison, art by Frank Quitely, and inked by Jamie Grant.  The also spend most of the episode debating the quality of the comic, as well as a couple of tangents about Grant Morrison's beliefs about magic and sigils.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:05 - Comic Credits04:45 - Starting with the Arting15:56 - Story with some spoilers31:46 - Full Spoilers From Here1:04:08 - Morrison Magic Tangent1:12:41 - Back to the Comic1:18:22 - Back to the Magic YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

    1h 31m

  5. JAN 20

    Vagabond- An Epic Martial Arts Manga Based On A Real Swordsman

    In this week's episode, it's opposite day as Jamie makes Ryan read an ongoing (hopefully) and long running manga series, Vagabond. Written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue. They also get in to the back story of the series, the real person from Japanese history that it's based on, the history of the Ronin, and whether this series will be finished before A Song of Ice and Fire? Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:38 - Manga Credits and Backstory 05:49 - Broad Thoughts10:50 - Jamie explains the history of Ronin13:56 - Starting with the Arting20:26 - Story with Spoilers27:11 - George R. R. Martin tangent33:12 - Back to the Manga48:28 - Fan Request - Silver Surfer Black57:17- Jamie's Beatles Tangent59:45 - Back to Silver Surfer Black YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

    1h 7m

  6. JAN 13

    Best of The Comic Literate Podcast 2024

    It's the best bits of The Comic Literate Podcast 2024! Specifically from June to December for reasons that are explained in the intro (laziness). They've been loosely grouped into sections which are time coded below.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:12 - Bits about the Podcast07:48 - Superhero Shenanigans33:45 - Moore Moore Moore (the Alan Moore section)57:07 - Monster Mash (Aliens, Witches, Gillman etc)1:10:11 - A Bit of Bond1:12:39 - Jamie's Bit about Censored Swearing1:16:23 - Miscellaneous Bits1:45:09 - Best Outros YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

    1h 49m

  7. JAN 6

    The Best Comics Of 2024 (that we read)

    In this weeks episode, Ryan and Jamie go over the comics that were released in 2024, that they read, to determine which were the best of the year.  Categories include Best Corporate Synergy, Best Horror Comic, Best Panel Layout, Best Art, Best Writing, and of course, Best Superhero and Non Superhero comics.  Timecodes02:01 - Best of the Year talk starts03:57 - Best Corporate Synergy08:06 - Worst Jank Face11:45 - Best Horror Comic21:50 - Ryan's Dexter Tangent23:01 - Best Christmas Comic25:58 - Best Non-Superhero Comic43:57 - Best Superhero Comic49:44 - Best Single Issue (we accidentally picked one from 2023)51:02 - Back to Best Superhero1:03:23 - Best Panel Layout1:09:24 - Best Comic Art1:15:01 - Best Weather Art 1:17:06 - Back to Art1:17:26 - Best Comic Writing1:27:29 - Worst Comic1:33:04 - Mid-est Comic1:34:33 - Best Comic of 2024 YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

    1h 43m

  8. 12/30/2024

    Saga- Our Favourite Comic Ever!- 100th Episode Special!

    In this week's episode, Ryan and Jamie celebrate their 100th episode with the long running, comic book series, Saga. Written by Brian K. Vaughan and art by Fiona Staples.  They also thank their Spotify listeners, debate what they would ask Brian K. Vaughan if they ever met him, and discuss the near future of the podcast.  Timecodes00:00 - Intro01:28 - Thanking their Spotify listeners03:17 - Comic Talk Starts06:34 - Story Synopsis10:29 - General Story (Non Spoiler)33:09 - Full Spoilers from here1:07:17 - Would they want to meet Brian K. Vaughan?1:15:53 - Back to the Comic YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2GA9q40JoBmnbOrkjGuJg  Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-comic-literate-podcast/id1670647884  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4hd5lO43gSZyyh5UEmcq2U?si=NOE0uX4iRHWGDwIoCRfndQ  Google Podcasts- https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1jb21pYy1saXRlcmF0ZS1wb2RjYXN0 Pocket Casts- https://pca.st/r8b1cyg7

    1h 22m
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Whether you're a comic book nerd, literature nerd or just weird in general, then the Comic Literate Podcast is just what you need. Join actual, real life friends Ryan and Jamie as they do deep dives in to old and new comic book titles as well as examining their literary influences and effects on the modern culture. New episodes every week until AI learns how to host podcasts.

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  • Creator
    Ryan & Jamie
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Ryan & Jamie

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