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Have you ever wanted to understand a comic book storyline but didn't have the patience or sanity? Leia and Josh to the rescue! They take a guest through a comic book storyline step by arduous step!

  1. FEB 4

    Episode 79 - Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe w John Schwegler

    Josh and Leia welcome Josh's high school friend John Schwegler to talk about Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe! In this, Josh and Leia establish that what they're really here for is to provide content while exhausted parents mow. And, of course, they mix that with a whole bunch of murder and mayhem courtesy of the Merc With A Mouth!

    1h 9m

  2. 12/30/2025

    Episode 78 - Gotham City Year One Part 1 w Alan Pursell

    Just in time for 2026 we give you a present in the form of a special episode! Special guest, DC expert and Alan Moore cosplayer Alan Pursell joins Leia and Josh to discuss Gotham City: Year 1! We couldn't let 2025 slip by without doing one more Tom King book, and this one is a doozy! References to DC creators aplenty plus an interesting story laying the very foundation of Gotham City bare!

    1h 32m

  3. 11/17/2025

    Episode 77 - Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees w Tim Hardwick

    If you go down in the woods today,You're sure of a big surprise.If you go down in the woods today,You'd better go in disguise.For every bear that ever there wasWill gather there for certain becauseToday's the day the teddy bears have their picnic Leia and Josh welcome the Baronessah and returning guest Tim Hardwick to talk about the Eisner Award nominee "Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees"! This horror comic mixes The Fantastic Mr. Fox with Dexter to amazing results! Every good little teddy bearIs sure of a treat today.There's lots of marvelous things to eatAnd wonderful games to play.Beneath the trees where nobody sees,they'll hide and seek as long as they please'Cause that's the ways the teddy bears have their picnic.

    1h 46m

  4. 11/10/2025

    Episode 76 - Stumptown w Royal Hebert

    Leia and Josh welcome back friend and Portland resident Royal Hebert to talk about Stumptown! Between Professor L's lesson and Royal explaining where all those places are in Portland, this is a really fun listen!

    1h 49m

  5. 11/03/2025

    Episode 75 - Injustice w Dan Schaeffer

    Josh and Leia welcome back special guest Dan Schaeffer to talk about Injustice and Josh is STOKED since the game and comic are some of his favorites. What happens when Superman goes bad? He gets interesting! Also, some great moments with Harley Quinn and Green Arrow!

    1h 46m

  6. 10/27/2025

    Episode 74 - Astro City w Justin Stacy

    The entire Graphically Novel crew is in the house to welcome one of our favorite guests, Justin Stacy, to talk about Astro City! This delighful anthology delighted everyone while giving strong Watchmen vibes! Plus, do superheroes have a fascination with flying naked?

    1h 32m

  7. 10/20/2025

    Episode 73 - Uncanny X-Men (2024) w Dawn Baldwin

    This is a can't miss episode! Josh puts all his chips in the pot as he and Leia welcome Dawn Baldwin back for a conversation about what Josh believes is an X-Men comic both Leia and Dawn will love! Can Gail Simone bring them around and get them to love X-Men? Tune in to find out!

    1h 25m

  8. 10/13/2025

    Episode 72 - The Invisibles w Ace Hendrix

    Josh and Leia are joined by new friend Ace Hendrix to discuss The Invisibles! Oh, the 90's. In a story new to all four of the people sitting in, we go over the acid trip (literally!) that is Grant Morrison's Invisibles. They discuss 90's Scottish writers as well as punk rock vs glam rock.

    1h 31m
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Have you ever wanted to understand a comic book storyline but didn't have the patience or sanity? Leia and Josh to the rescue! They take a guest through a comic book storyline step by arduous step!

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  • Creator
    Retconversations
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
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