Waiting for Doom

Episode 20: Kicking It Old School With Gabriel Hardman!

Your favourite Patrologists are back after a week off - let's get to it!Our twentieth episode begins with a discussion of the week that was in comics, before we check the numbers and uncover some startling revelations on the Doom Clock (15:13).In this week's Doomsplaining (17:02) we are joined by our very special guest, writer and artist Gabriel Hardman ! Gabriel shares with us his thoughts on the team, especially the original 1960s era of the Patrol!We then check the Mailbag-O-Doom (45:36), where we read listener responses to our Question of the Week: "What's your favourite catch phrase in comics?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 19: Musings On Another World with Chris Sebela!

Your favourite Patrologists are back, and boy, do we have an episode for you: special celebrity comic creating guest, alternate music, and sexy aliens! This is also our first ep as part of the Inner Circle Comics podcast network - check out our partners for more comic-related awesomeness!Our nineteenth episode begins with a discussion of the week that was in comics, before we check the numbers on the Doom Clock (9:17).In this week's Doomsplaining (11:34) we discuss the wonders of the Morrison era, with our very special guest, writer Chris Sebela ! Chris shares with us his thoughts on the team, and what this run in particular means to him.We then check the Mailbag-O-Doom (44:43), where we read listener responses to our Question of the Week: "What's your favourite alien race?". We close the show with an alternate outro track - 'Asleep' by The Smiths, lyrics of which were used in an all time  favourite issue of Chris'. Thanks for listening - we hope you enjoy the show!

Episode 18: Down To The Well

Hey Patrollers! We're back, and we've got actual Doom Patrol-related content this week - and hooo boy, what content it is...  Our eighteenth episode has us discussing the week that was in comics, before we check the numbers on the Doom Clock (7:19).In this week's Doomsplaining (10:13) we then examine one of, if not THE, darkest tale in volume 2 of the Patrol, issue #30 - Going Underground. We delve into the tragic origins of Crazy Jane, and - fair warning - it is not an easy nor lighthearted read. Be prepared for fairly sensitive situations if you've not already read this issue.We close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (32:32), where we read listener responses to our Question of the Week: "How do you keep track of the comics you own?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 17: CONTROVERSIAL, TOPSY-TURVY, "CAT'S IN THE FISHBOWL" EPISODE

This week we go as nutty as an issue of the Patrol from back in Morrison's heyday, just with less actual Doom Patrol content. YAY! Yes, this week we discuss the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers: Age of Ultron. NOTE THAT THERE ARE LOTS AND LOTS OF SPOILERS FROM 19:30 ONWARDS. THE SPOILER SHIELD GETS DEACTIVATED AT 19;30 SO STOP LISTENING BEFORE THEN IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERRRRRRS.Ahem.Doom Clock - 1:37Mailbag O Doom - 5:12 - How do you plan your comic purchases?Doomsplaining Part 1 - 14:24 - SPOILER FREE DISCUSSIONDoomsplaining Part 2 - 19:30 - SPOILERS GALORE WARNING SPOILERS

Episode 16: What, MORE Mento??

Hey Patrollers, how YOU doin'? You guys like Mento, right? Right? Hey, come back here!Our sixteenth episode has us discussing the week that was in comicdom, before we take another look at the Doom Clock (7:26).We then take a trip back in time to 1964, as we discuss issues 91 to 93 from volume 1 of the Doom Patrol, in this week's Doomsplaining (10:37). Everyone's favourite 5th richest man in America features in 2 of these issues!We close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (01:10:00), where we read listener responses to our Question of the Week: "Who's your comic character infatuation?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 15: Feels Like Teen Spirit (Constantly)

Patrollers, assemmmmblllllle!! Lets get ready to discuss more Doom Patrol-related shenanigans!!Our fifteenth episode kicks off with the usual look at other comics we read this past week, before checking in on the Doom Clock (8:52).Then we we discuss the appearance (such as it is) of the Doom Patrol in the wordy, feelings-heavy New Teen Titans, from 1981 (issues 13 - 15), in this week's Doomsplaining (11:17). We close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (57:45), where we read listener responses to our Question of the Week: "What's your favourite comics related merchandise?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 14: Paris (Via) Texas with Jessica Boyd!

Greetings, Patrollers! Are you ready for our most EPIC episode yet?? We've got an EPIC topic (The Painting That Ate Paris), and EPIC running time (over an hour and twenty minutes!) and an EPIC guest cohost, Jessica Boyd (of The Comicosity Hangout!)! LET'S ROCK THIS EPICNESS!!Our fourteenth episode kicks off with the usual look back at the week that was (note this was recorded during the Easter weekend, FYI), before taking a look at the Doom Clock (11:06). Then we we discuss the bizarre happenings in the classic tale, 'The Painting That Ate Paris' (Doom Patrol Volume 2, Issues 26 - 29), in this week's Doomsplaining (13:40). We close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (1:09:41), where we read listener responses to our Question of the Week: "What's your favourite fictional place?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 13: Talkin' Bout Them Dooom C-C-Collections

Ready for more patrolling? Let's do this!Our thirteenth episode kicks off with the usual chinwagging nonsense, before taking a wistful gaze at the Doom Clock (7:28). Then, in light of the recent renewed interest in the Doom Patrol (GEE WONDER HOW THAT HAPPENED, YOU'RE WELCOME, INTERNET), this week's session of Doomsplaining (10:35) has us discussing the various collected editions that may (or may not) be available these days. Finally, we close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (32:39), where we read listener responses to our Question of the Week: "What's your favourite comic reprint collection?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 12: Two Great Flavours and More Comic Book Science!

We. Are. BACK! Let's get straight to patrolling, Patrollers!   We open our twelfth episode with a chat about the weeks that were, before checking in on the Doom Clock (6:43). We then start Doomsplaining (8:48) the team ups between the Doom Patrol everyones favourite Scarlet Speedster, The Flash! Specifically, we look at Brave and the Bold vol1 #65, Justice League Europe vol1 #32, and Brave and the Bold vol3 #8!We close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (44:17), where we read listener responses to the Question of the Week: "How and where do yo store your comics?". Thanks again for listening!

Episode 11: The Lost Years (1977 and 1982)

Episode 11! Legs 11! Unlucky for some! Wait, no, that's not right...Doom Clock - 8:14Doomsplaining- 11:20 - We discuss the 'lost years', between volumes 1 and 2 of the Doom Patrol - specifically, issues 94 to 96 of Showcase Presents vol1 from 1977, and issue 52 of DC Comics Presents vol5 from 1982.Mailbag O Doom - 45:09 - What have you collected other than comics?