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. 8H AGO

    Funny Book Forensics 428 Its Team Booster

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #16 from 1987. Team Booster is ready to face the threats of 1987! The Seahawks won! Booster has a legacy? Another fun podcast. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Bob Lewis; Bruce Patterson (Cover); Letterer: Albert Deguzman; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) 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 Seahawks Super Bowl Aftermath & Seattle Party Chaos 01:02 Sports Talk Meets D&D: Explaining Trades in RPG Terms 02:24 Booster Gold, the ‘12s,’ and the Chris Pratt Debate 04:59 Super Bowl Ads Rant: State Farm (and Why This Won’t Be Monetized) 06:29 Chick-fil-A Detour & The Search for Better Chicken 08:21 Back on Track: Insurance Gripes to Booster’s Destroyed HQ (Shockwave?) 11:26 Transformers Tangent: Shockwave vs Blaster (and Dino Bots) 13:32 Finally the Comic: Booster Gold #16 Cover, ‘Fresh Start’ Setup 18:31 Series Context: JLI, Cancellation Talk, and Booster’s Long-Term Legacy 27:35 Issue #16 Breakdown Begins: Credits, New HQ, and the Team Assembles 40:06 Building the ‘Booster Cave’: Mansion Upgrades, Layouts, and Laser Cannons 43:27 Page Turn Reveal: Post-Crisis Suicide Squad Shows Up 44:04 Who Died in Suicide Squad #2? (Firestorm Villain Surprise) 45:17 Booster’s Big World-Domination Business Plan (and the Star Labs Problem) 47:29 Monica Crashes the Party + Dirk’s Return & That Stupid Cape 49:06 Ad Break Deep Dive: Young All-Stars After Crisis (Why It Struggled) 53:09 Back to the Issue: Superman’s Attitude & the Runaway Blimp Rescue 56:43 Uniform Tech, Power Cells, and Michelle Wants Out 01:00:30 Cutaway to Nepal: Cheshire Steals Something (But What?) 01:01:22 Post-Crisis Flash Talk: Wally West vs Barry Allen 01:08:02 Hawk Without Dove: Hank Hall Goes Off the Rails 01:11:07 Break-In at Booster HQ: Mother Box Clues and a Mystery Intruder 01:13:39 Justice League Invitation! Booster’s One Question: Do Leaguers Get Paid? 01:16:41 Letters Page & Wrap-Up: Editor Praise, Next Issue Tease, and Podcast Plugs

    1h 28m

  2. FEB 15

    Funny Book Forensics 427 The Girl on the Bus

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #15 from 1987. Can Booster Gold, Michelle, Trixie, Rip, and Jack get back to 1987? We don't know but maybe the guest dogs do. We are back for another fun podcast! Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Bruce Patterson; Letterer: Agustin Mas; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) 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 Quiet House vs. Chaos House (and a malligator?) 00:49 Welcome to Dog Cast: Virtual podcast antics & surprise appearances 01:37 News whiplash: Epstein files jokes and “go to the future library” 04:34 Tech rant: 5G, smart devices, and AT&T buying Quantum Fiber 06:26 Pricing bait-and-switch: Descript/Casto and AI market-share talk 08:28 Dog roll call: Juliet, Mr. Toa, and Mercy the ‘malligator’ 10:01 Comic time: Booster Gold cover breakdown & the weird future of 2462 15:21 Masked federal police raid: warrants, rights, and VPN tangents 19:04 Wrestling detour: Royal Rumble complaints and old-vs-young talent 21:38 Back to the issue: Justice League ad, Guy Gardner, and JLI lineup talk 26:33 Booster in custody: morality vs. law and dystopian parallels 35:30 Snowy narration & Judge Dredd vibes: disguises and intimidation tactics 37:23 Happy Green Outfits & STAR Labs Break-In (Skeets Rebuilt) 38:45 Mr. Miracle Returns: Legends Tie-Ins & Escape-Artist Talk 39:50 Judge Dredd Vibes: Prisoner Shuttle Setup & Fake Judges Revealed 41:06 Booster Unleashed: Broken Arm Brawl & Broderick’s Big Pose 43:10 The Flying School Bus Rescue: Michelle Shows Up with Lasers 45:33 Sky-Cycle Smackdown to Metropolis: Finding the Time Platform 47:42 Family Secrets & Skeets’ History Lesson: Why Booster Had to Time-Travel 50:25 The Animal’s Rampage & The Big Sacrifice to Power the Jump 53:01 Back to March ’87 (Boone County): Dodging Legends & Booster’s Good Deed 55:10 Gold Exchange Mailbag: TM Maple Talk, Jamie’s Letter & Haircut Jokes 01:00:14 Next Issue Tease + Dog War & Sponsor/Project Plugs 01:08:29 Final Wrap-Up: More Plugs, Ron Randall Shout-Out & Goodbye Dogcast

    1h 11m

  3. FEB 8

    Funny Book Forensics 426 A Rip in Time

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #14 from 1987. The Judge Feds are after Booster and Trixie. Rip and Jack try to get everyone back to the past. These stories keep getting better! Join us for another fun podcast. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Bruce Patterson; Letterer: Agustin Mas; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) 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 Back from Vegas 00:36 Greg's Vegas Antics 01:28 Post-Vegas Exhaustion 01:48 Hydration and Drinks 02:44 Vegas Recommendations 03:47 Booster Gold in Gotham 04:12 Comic Book Debates 05:47 Vegas Gambling and Football 06:59 Virtual Reality Adventures 10:12 Legal Services Plug 11:28 Booster Gold Comic Review 11:40 Trekker Comic Promotion 20:20 Booster Gold's Troubles 22:53 Booster's Time Machine Theft 38:00 Booster's Emotional Struggles 39:47 The Animal and Gotham Police 41:10 Library Research and Nostalgia 44:33 Time Travel and Government Secrets 46:52 Booster's Encounter with The Animal 48:06 Comic Book Crossovers and Detective Stories 49:14 Booster's Reckless Heroics 52:41 Comic Book Sales and Industry Insights 01:21:52 Public Service Announcement and Project Nerd 01:25:42 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts

    1h 32m

  4. FEB 1

    Funny Book Forensics 425 Time is Time Again

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #13 from 1987. Booster is sick. The world hates heroes. The answers are all in the future. A futuretastic episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Gary Martin; Letterer: Bob Lappan; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel) 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 02:06 Discussing Booster Gold #13 03:15 Art and Artists in Comics 05:10 Comic Book Nostalgia 09:44 Booster Gold's Storyline 17:32 Comic Book Crossovers and Continuity 39:42 Rants and Real-World Parallels 45:41 The Plane Ride and Booster's Backstory 46:54 Comic Book Sales and DC vs. Marvel 48:15 A Visit to Dr. Hunter's House 49:07 Rip Hunter and Booster Gold's Family 50:18 Side Quest: Real Housewives and Cults 51:42 Time Travel and Future Adventures 54:28 Comic Book History and Rip Hunter's Origins 01:07:35 Booster Gold's Financial Troubles 01:08:25 DC Comics Awards and Future Predictions 01:14:11 Conclusion and Upcoming Issues

    1h 21m

  5. JAN 25

    Funny Book Forensics 424 Booster Gold Season One

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #12 from 1987. Boosters final battle with the 1000! Will he survive? Is this the A, B, C, D, or E plot? Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: John Costanza; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editor: Barbara Randall(Kesel) 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 Initial Banter 01:09 Discussing Booster Gold Season One 01:26 Comic Book Story Arcs and Graphic Novels 04:53 Supporting Cast in Solo Superhero Books 13:00 Booster Gold's Villains and Storyline Critique 22:22 Recap and Future of Booster Gold 38:40 Gear Talk and Underwater Exploration 39:16 Booster Gold's Battle with Skeets 40:17 Dirk's Search and Diamond Director 41:32 Booster's Fight with Synthoids 43:44 Booster's Final Stand 51:24 Senator Ballard's True Identity 55:41 Booster Gold Season One Finale 57:21 Reflections and Future Teasers

    1h 15m

  6. JAN 18

    Funny Book Forensics 423 Booster Is Shocked

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #11 from 1986. Booster vs Capitalism! Booster vs Shockwave! Greg and Dan vs Staying on Task! Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: John Costanza; Colors: Gene D'Angelo; Editor: Barbara Randall(Kesel) 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 Show Start 02:18 Comic Book Influencer Insights 04:04 Booster Gold's New Haircut 07:42 DC Science Fiction Graphic Novels 10:05 Las Vegas Birthday Plans 12:20 Booster Gold Issue 11 Discussion 34:20 Debating the New Batman Movie 35:22 Sebastian Stan and Annoying Characters 36:28 Comic Book Characters and Plot Twists 37:19 Star Labs and Technological Advances 44:44 Booster Gold's Epic Battle 01:01:53 Wrestling References and Redemption Arcs 01:04:26 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

    1h 9m

  7. JAN 11

    Funny Book Forensics 422 Booster Vs. Bots

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #10 from 1986. Robots test Booster's skills. Greg's machines fail him. The 1000 are ready to win?! Join us for another fun episode. Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colors: Gene D'Angelo Editors: Barbara Randall(Kesel), 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 Technical Glitches 00:23 Dinosaur Robots and Childhood Memories 01:36 Welcome to 2026 01:57 Greg's Car Troubles and Office Cleanup 04:26 Banned Books and Political Commentary 07:01 Booping Cats and Game Rules Confusion 08:50 Booster Gold Discussion Begins 13:52 Booster Gold's Storyline and Character Analysis 30:19 Discussing Batman and Comic Book Trends 30:36 Debating the Merits of Absolute Batman 31:26 Exploring Scott Snyder's Writing Style 31:43 The Success of Mark Waid and Tom King 32:48 Reading New Books vs. Old Favorites 33:11 Considering New Reading Material 33:27 A Tangent on Godzilla 35:05 Booster Gold Comic Book Breakdown 41:36 Analyzing Booster Gold's Powers 45:34 Booster Gold's Media Presence and Personal Life 46:24 Letter Page Discussions 54:48 Retro Emporium and Jiujitsu Lawyer Paul 58:23 Upcoming Booster Gold Issues and Conclusion

    1 hr

  8. JAN 4

    Funny Book Forensics 421 Booster Chills

    Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #9 from 1986. Chill out Legion, Booster Gold will handle it. Greg learns about the DC Challenge. Another fun episode! Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colors: 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 Pre-Show Banter 00:29 Booster Gold Cover Discussion 04:19 The DC Challenge Explained 06:05 Comic Book Art Teams and Collaborations 25:57 Wrestling Nostalgia: 1986 Edition 31:50 Booster Gold vs. The Legion of Superheroes 41:56 Caught on Camera: Legion and Booster's Big Moment 42:33 Dirk's Cape Creation and Star Trek Weapons 43:02 Skeets' Distraction and Chiller's Murderous Intent 43:36 Cobra Commander's Helicopters and GI Joe References 45:46 Ultra Boy's Invulnerability and Legion Lore 47:06 Brainiac Five's Force Field and Helicopter Destruction 49:06 Chiller's Escape and Legion's Meeting 51:19 Booster Gold's Introduction and Commercial Shoot 54:28 Comic Book Creators Captured and Dr. Shocker's Plan 55:21 Cobra Commander's Threat and Final Showdown Tease 57:22 Fan Letters and Comic Book Timelines 59:46 Bulletin Board Systems and Early Internet Fandom 01:11:17 Who's Who and Legion's Popularity 01:16:38 Podcast Shoutouts and Final Thoughts

    1h 24m
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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    182
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Legion Ventures 2025
  • Show Website
    Funny Book Forensics