Waiting for Doom

Episode 34: Introducing Gar Or Craig or Beast Boy Or Whatever

We are back, fresh-faced and ready to patrol after a week off, but the question, dear listeners, is: are you?? Let's do this! Doom Clock - 9:22Doomsplaining - 12:05 - we discuss Doom Patrol volume 1, issues 99 and 100, which introduced Beast Boy!Mailbag O Doom - 50:58 - Who is your favourite addition to an already established team in comics?The outro music in this episode is 'Green Hornet Theme' by Al Hirt. Thanks for listening! 

Episode 33: Kansas City Hijinks

Grab a seat in the Doom-Patrol-Mobile, strap in, and get ready to patrol! Doom Clock - 12:48Doomsplaining - 15:01 - we discuss Doom Patrol volume 2, issues 7 and 8, introducing the villainous Shrapnel!Mailbag O Doom - 44:36 - What's the best headquarters in comics? 

Episode 32: Out There Doing The Lord's Work With Jeff Parker!

A new week, a new episode of the world's greatest Doom Patrol podcast - let's get to it! Also, you all bought JLU 13 this week, right? And then tagged DC comics with the hashtag #TheWholePatrol , riiiiight? RIIIIIGHT??Our thirty-second episode begins with a discussion of the week that was in comics, before we check the numbers on the Doom Clock...wait. No. That doesn't even happen this episode. Will you guys cope without the Doom Clock for a week?!?In this week's Doomsplaining (2:01) we dive right into the discussion with our very special guest, writer Jeff Parker ! Jeff shares with us his thoughts on the Patrol, his insights into his previous projects, and talks about the current arc of Justice League United, featuring Robotman!We then check the Mailbag-O-Doom (41:59), where we read listener responses to our Question of the Week: "Who's your favourite henchman/person in comics?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 31: Life Is A Perpetual Cabaret, Old Chum

Spelling! Latin! Dodgy British Accents! Join us in our latest enthralling adventure with the B-O-B-O-Y-S, Mike and Paul, as they return with more Doom Patrol shenanigans! Doom Clock - 6:22 - FEATURING A SPECIAL REMINDER TO BUY JLU #13 NEXT WEEK!Doomsplaining - 10:56 - we discuss Doom Patrol volume 2, issues 35 and 36 - the first story to feature the magnificent Danny The Street!Mailbag O Doom - 46:20 - What was your favourite extra-terrestrial locale?This week's outro is Danny La Rue's signature tune, 'Mother Kelly's Doorstep - enjoy, and thanks for listening! 

Episode 30: The Life And Times of John Dubrovny

Cold war shenanigans! The Patrol coming to an end! The Suicide Squad! More America v Russia shenanigans! 2 old dudes talking comics! It's all that and maybe some more in this episode!Doom Clock - 5:31Doomsplaining - 8:22 - we first travel back to 1965 to take a look at issue 98 from Doom Patrol volume 1, and then jump to 1988 for the Doom Patrol and Suicide Squad Special. What's the link between these two books? Why it's the elemental villain, Mr.103 (or 104, depending on the era)Mailbag O Doom - 46:47 - What was the best death in a comics?Thanks for listening! 

Episode 29: That Time Arani Took The Team To The Ozarks

Welcome back gang - let's get patrolling!Doom Clock - 5:46News O Doom - 11:38Doomsplaining - 16:00 - we discuss issues 4 to 6 of volume 2 of the Doom Patrol, by the creative team of Kupperberg, Lightle and Larsen. Mailbag O Doom - 53:24 - What was the weirdest thing you read in a comic?Thanks for listening! 

Episode 28: Everything Old Is New(52) Again

Welcome back to another episode of Waiting for Doom! Get ready for Mike and Paul to do some more good speeching and wording good all about the Doom Patrol!Doom Clock - 8:23Doomsplaining - 10:48 - In this episode we discuss the Doom Patrol-related appearances in the New 52 universe, leading up to the major appearance of the team in the Justice League story, "Injustice League"! Mailbag O Doom - 47:09 - What was a mystery in comics you enjoyed speculating about?Thanks for listening! 

Episode 27: Good Thing They Only Come Once A Year

Hey Patrollers! We're back after a short, much needed break! Doom Clock - 4:54Doomsplaining - 7:40 - We look at the Doom Patrol Annuals over the years: Secret Origins Annual 1 (1987), and Doom Patrol Annuals 1 (1988) and 2 (1994).Mailbag O Doom - 53:13 - What's your all time favourite comic book annual?Thanks for listening! 

Episode 26: Back From The Dead! Again! Apparently.

Time for another look into the lives and adventures of everyone's favourite team of heroes, the Doom Patrol! Let's do this, Patrollers!Doom Clock - 5:38Doomsplaining - 9:07 - We look at issues 1 to 3 of volume 2, the Kupperberg/Lightle era!Mailbag O Doom - 48:14 - What's your comic 'blind spot' that you'd like to explore?Thanks for listening! 

Episode 25: Super Villain Team-Up!

We did it guys! 25 episodes of Doom-filled goodness! Let's get to it!Doom Clock - 6:01Doomsplaining - 8:39 - We look at issues 96 and 97 from volume 1, the Drake/Premiani era!Mailbag O Doom - 47:14 - What comic book grievance do you still feel?Thanks for listening!