Funny Book Forensics

Greg Smith and Dan Schabot
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Join life long friends Dan and Greg as they take a story from the world of comics and dissect it, look at the team that made the story, discuss how the story and art works or doesn't, and give their honest opinions on the story.

  1. 6D AGO

    Funny Book Forensics 420 Booster Christmas Present Past

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #8 from 1986. The Legion of Christmas Future is out to haunt Booster's Past. We also meet the Chiller, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush. Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colorer: Gene D'Angelo Editor: Alan Gold Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Podcast Troubles and Christmas Realizations 00:53 Christmas Presents and Superman Robots 02:20 Game Night Dilemmas and the Perfect Game 03:59 Boop: The Cat Game Explained 07:08 Podcast Tangents and Travis Talk 10:39 Booster Gold and the Legion of Superheroes 26:16 Comic Book Industry Insights and Direct Sales 38:21 Booster Gold's Arrival in Metropolis 49:17 The Chiller's Plan Unveiled 50:37 Acid Hands and Mortal Kombat References 50:56 Cobra Commander and the 1000 51:28 Black Lightning and the 1000 52:21 Senator Henry Ballard's Ambitions 52:55 Comparing Villains to Trump's Cabinet 53:27 Panel Work and Story Segmentation 53:57 Legion's Time Bubble and Landing 54:14 Greg's Departure and Return 54:48 Legion's Arrival and Time Travel 55:18 Booster Gold's Introduction and Rap 56:50 Legion's Disguises and Mission 01:01:43 Booster Gold's Powers and Abilities 01:03:14 Legion's Misunderstanding and Fight with Booster 01:03:28 Ronald Reagan and the Chiller's Plan 01:05:47 Podcast Tangents and Personal Stories 01:17:12 Booster Gold's Continued Origin 01:19:47 Legion's Role and Future Stories 01:28:34 Podcast Wrap-Up and Announcements

    1h 34m

  2. 12/21/2025

    Funny Book Forensics 419 Booster is Kind of a Good Guy?

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #7 from 1986. Booster screws up, again. Superman is right, again. Dan is probably wrong, again. Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colorer: Gene D'Angelo Editor: Alan Gold Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Lighting Setup 00:39 Comic Book Forensics: Superman and Booster Gold 00:59 The Death of Superman Discussion 04:43 Booster Gold's Origin Story 21:37 Comic Book Industry Insights 39:38 Superman and Booster Gold's Alien Encounter 42:42 Comic Interruptions and Dirk's Dilemma 43:05 Dirk's Family Crisis 44:16 Superman and Lord Gallup's Confrontation 45:56 Superman vs. Booster Gold 50:43 Skeets' Revelation and Booster's Realization 55:19 Comic Book Reviews and Discussions 01:18:03 Analyzing Store Names and Final Thoughts

    1h 24m

  3. 12/14/2025

    Funny Book Forensics 418 Origins: A Booster Gold Story

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #6 from 1986. Superman!? Skeets tells all. We get Booster's origin and a showdown with the Man of Steel. Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colorer: Nansi Hoolahan Editor: Alan Gold Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Button Time 00:42 Camera Quality Debate 01:46 Comic Book Chronicles and Booster Gold 02:50 Lex Luthor Costume Reveal 03:35 Video Production Quality Issues 04:16 TV Shows and Cartoons Discussion 06:48 Booster Gold Comic Analysis 11:08 Booster Gold's Origin Story 13:44 Booster Gold and Superman 27:40 Justice League and Booster Gold 29:01 Superman Confronts Booster Gold 32:43 Booster Gold's Origin Story 35:08 Booster's Heist and Time Travel 37:38 Comic Book References and Discussions 44:22 Fan Letters and Responses 51:02 Promotions and Plugs 01:03:07 Closing Remarks and Next Episode Teasers

    1h 5m

  4. 12/07/2025

    Funny Book Forensics 417 Twisted Meaning

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #5 from 1986. Does Mr. Twister twist things? Is Hockey a violent sport? What is the Booster Mobile!? Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Editor: Janice Race Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 The Return: Setting the Scene 00:16 Dice and Kickstarter Woes 01:44 Sad Hotdog Man RPG 03:27 Booster Gold Discussion Begins 11:58 Mr. Twister's Introduction 18:01 Comic Book Nostalgia 27:12 Booster Gold's Action Plan 34:08 Mr. Twister's Hostage Situation 35:00 Booster Gold's Heroic Actions 37:37 The Aftermath and Skeets' Sadness 38:15 Booster's Complicated Relationships 41:04 Booster's Tax Troubles 44:00 Booster's New Ride 46:51 Comic Book Reviews and Discussions 49:12 The Impact of Dark Knight Returns 01:04:17 Booster Gold's Legacy and Future 01:07:01 Listener Letters and Community 01:14:43 Closing Remarks and Teasers

    1h 15m

  5. 11/30/2025

    Funny Book Forensics 416 Booster and Thorn

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #4 from 1986. Thorn and Booster fight the 1000. Trixie has an aunt. We needed Skeets to organize our show. Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Editor: Janice Race Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Streamy Yard Discussion 00:45 Exciting New Prints and Artist Spotlight 03:37 Booster Gold and Comic Book Talk 17:48 Car Talk and Personal Stories 27:42 Mind Dancer's Attack 27:58 Teel Guard's Best Dialogue 28:16 Action-Packed Scenes 28:23 DC Comics Highlights 28:44 Green Lantern Universe Changes 29:46 Booster Gold's Battle 35:17 Thorn's Importance in History 36:55 Booster Gold's Heroic Moment 38:06 Blaze Comics and Artist Insights 39:00 Mind Dancer's True Identity 45:19 IRS Trouble for Booster Gold 47:10 Wrestling References and Wrap-Up

    1h 1m

  6. 11/23/2025

    Funny Book Forensics 415 1000 Cobra

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #3 from 1986. Booster continues the fight against the 1000. Who is the mystery woman? We go Retro... Emporium. Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Editor: Janice Race Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe: Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Setup 00:45 Booster Gold Discussion Begins 01:20 Podcast Banter and Retro Emporium 04:50 Comic Book Nostalgia 05:59 Booster Gold's Adventures Continue 07:37 Villains and Exposition 18:34 Booster Gold's Date 19:55 Secret Origins and Comic Lore 25:46 Booster Gold's Secret Lair 29:02 Eddie's Future in the Series 29:14 Introducing Aunt May Jean 29:23 Monica Lake and Trixie's Annoyance 29:52 Beneath Centennial Park: Intruder Alert 30:34 Booster Gold vs. The Inhuman Torch 31:38 Booster's Cape Debate 32:26 Major Disaster and Booster's Adventures 33:38 Booster Gold's Battle with The Thousand 34:43 The Krampus and Retro Emporium 35:16 DC Checklist and Comic Book Highlights 38:34 Booster Gold's Predicament 40:31 Mindancer's Plan and The Thousand's MLM 47:58 Booster Gold's Cliffhanger 50:23 Podcast Plugs and Sign-Off

    57 min

  7. 11/08/2025

    Funny Book Forensics 414 Skeets No!

    Greg and Dan digest Booster Gold #2 from 1985. Mind Dancer, Teal Guard, Skeets down.... How will Booster promote cereal and save the day? And dogs visit the podcast! Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Editors: Janice Race Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Introduction and Task Delegation 00:31 Technical Difficulties and Demonetization 00:59 Patreon and Fan Engagement 01:54 Booster Gold and Advertising 02:39 XFL and Nostalgia 04:00 Chinese Restaurants and Local Joints 05:41 Political Commentary and Entertainment 07:01 Booster Gold Comic Analysis 13:45 Late Night TV and News Sources 21:29 Mind Dancer and The 1000 33:31 Booster's Cereal Commercial 35:04 Superman vs. the KKK 36:19 Missing Podcast Episode 37:47 Nathan Fillion Doll 41:09 Booster Gold's Adventures 57:51 Marketing and Mashups 01:05:17 Comic-Con and Legal Advice 01:07:38 Podcast Wrap-Up

    1h 9m

  8. 11/02/2025

    Funny Book Forensics 413 A Very Special Episode

    Travis is back with Dan for a watch along of the Power Pack TV Pilot. Join us as we talk through the perils of early nineties pilots. Fun topic for a fun show. Order Absolute Zeros Subscribe:    Follow us on social media:  https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6 https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/ https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social  Greg: https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit  Dan: https://twitter.com/DanSchabot https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7 Partners: Project Nerd:  https://project-nerd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog   Timeline:  00:00 Podcast Introduction and Banter 00:58 Discussing Power Pack TV Pilot 02:57 Marvel's TV Show Efforts in the 90s 05:00 Power Pack's Decline in Popularity 08:11 Watching the Power Pack Pilot 25:23 Discussing Dr. Mobius and School Plans 26:02 Analyzing Child Actors' Performances 26:59 Introducing Alex and Tina 27:29 Speculating on Character Backgrounds 27:46 Critiquing Cinematography and Effects 29:59 Power Pack's Haunted Mansion Adventure 30:43 Reflecting on the Pilot's Writing 31:33 Comparing to Other Shows and Pilots 45:55 Final Thoughts on the Power Pack Pilot 51:20 Podcast Announcements and Closing Remarks

    53 min
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Join life long friends Dan and Greg as they take a story from the world of comics and dissect it, look at the team that made the story, discuss how the story and art works or doesn't, and give their honest opinions on the story.

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  • Creator
    Greg Smith and Dan Schabot
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    174
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Legion Ventures 2025
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    Funny Book Forensics