Waiting for Doom

Episode 10: Metaphors, Witticisms, and Dudity.

We made it, gang. Double digits. High fives all round!Doom Clock - 8:10Doomsplaining - 10:45 - We discuss issues 23 through 25 of volume 2     (Grant Morrison era)Mailbag O Doom - 46:24 - What's the most unsettling comic you've read?

Episode 9: 1960s Comic Book Science Couldn't Save Giacomo

Greetings and salutations, Patrollers! Mike and Paul are back with your favourite Doom Patrol podcast!  We open our ninth episode with a quick chat about the week that was, including a recap of our casting call from episode 8 - and a second-hand close encounter with a certain boy band! We have a look at the Doom Clock (8:04), and then discuss the introduction of the Brotherhood of Evil in issues 86 to 90 of volume 1, in this weeks Doomsplaining (10:08).  We close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (40:00), where we read listener responses to the Question of the Week: "Who's your favourite team of villains?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 8: Light a Cigar, I Feel Like A Mogul

Hey gang, let's get patrollin'!!  We open our eighth episode with a quick chat about the week that was, before checking on the Doom Clock (8:41). This weeks Doomsplaining (11:47) has the guys nominating their cast picks for the most awesome Doom Patrol film ever - stay tuned for the audience participation bit! (Groan. Audience participation. Like THAT ever works).  We then close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (41:43), where we read listener responses to the Question of the Week: "What's the worst single best comic movie casting choice?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 7: Rants in Your Pants and a Wicked Byrne on You, Bro

This episode has it all, Patrollers! Rants! Monosyllabic analysis! Bile! Destructiongasm! Pop Music! F-bombs! Criticisms disguised as 'warning people'! Can you dig it?!  In our seventh episode, we open with a discussion about the recent announcements from Marvel and DC, before drawing the winner of the 'Horror of Loon Lake' giveaway!We then check in on the Doom Clock (21:40) before launching into Doomsplaining (23:54), in which we discuss the fourth volume of the Patrol, also known as the John Byrne era. We close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (36:36), where we read listener responses to the Question of the Week: "What's the worst creative change in direction on a comic title?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 6: OMGM! (Oh My, Grant Morrison!)

Greetings and salutations, Patrollers! Ready for more Doom Patrol excitement? OF COURSE YOU ARE! In our sixth episode, we open the show with our first ever giveaway (gasp!) - tune in to learn how you could win a comic by friend of the show, Carl Smith! We then take another look at the Doom Clock (4:23) before heading into Doomsplaining (6:35), in which we discuss the first arc by Grant Morrison, 'Crawling from the Wreckage' (issues 19-22, vol2)! We close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (28:18), where we read listener responses to the Question of the Week: "What's the best creative change in direction on a comic title?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 5: In the Beginning...My Greatest Adventure!

Paul may be on the road for work this week, but that won't stop your favourite Patrologists bringing their newest episode to you! In our fifth episode, we discuss our current reads (mostly), before checking in on the updated (HAH!) Doom Clock (6:45). In Doomsplaining (8:06) we travel back in time to the very FIRST appearance of the Doom Patrol, and discuss issues 80 to 85 of My Greatest Adventure! We then close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (30:48), where we read listener responses to the Question of the Week: "What's the oldest comic you own?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 4: The Fast & The Furry-ous

You want action and excitement? Well you came to the right place, buddy! Revenge of the Tech Gods! Kangaroos! Paul rails against a certain network! The kindness of friends! HIJACKED LIVING ROOMS! AND BEARDS! It's all here in our shortest episode yet! In our fourth episode, we discuss our current reads (mostly), before checking on the quote unquote updated Doom Clock (8:04). In Doomsplaining (10:56) we turn the spotlight on yet another classic Patrol villain, The Beard Hunter! MASSIVE SPOILER WARNINGS FOR THIS EP as this is Beard Hunters only appearance, so there's only so much we can discuss, y'know? We close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (20:45), where we read listener responses to the Question of the Week: "Who has the best facial hair in comics?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 3: Weird Super Powers & Tattoos by Committee

Your favourite Patrologists return, hounded by a terrifying new enemy: the Tech Gods! Yes, we were unfortunately plagued by some minor tech issues - but despite these, Mike and Paul are back to discuss the Doom Patrol! In our third episode, the guys discuss their current reads, before checking on the new and improved Doom Clock (7:12). In Doomsplaining (8:21) we turn the spotlight on a classic Patrol villain, Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man! We then close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (30:05), where we read listener responses to the Question of the Week: "What WEIRD super power would you want to have?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 2: Doom Toons

Your favourite Patrologists return! Mike and Paul are back to discuss everyone's favourite superhero team, the Doom Patrol! In our second episode, the guys discuss their current reads, before checking on the Doom Clock (13:00), and in this weeks session of Doomsplaining (13:45) we take a look at the Patrol in animated form - yay for cartoons! We then close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (37:47), where we read listener responses to the Question of the Week: "What's your favourite comic-related cartoon?"Bonus! Links to Doom Patrol cartoons!DC Nation - Doom Patrol Chapter #1: Challenge of the Timeless Commanderhttp://youtu.be/LyOwPv18EE8DC Nation - Doom Patrol Chapter #6: Trail of the Terrible Titanhttp://youtu.be/IQ3bJokxgkQDC Nation - Doom Patrol Chapter #10: The Spy Within the Doom Patrolhttp://youtu.be/9Wl1csVeuoA

Episode 1: Doomsplaining

Just when the world least expects it - a Doom Patrol podcast! In our first episode, Paul and Mike share their thoughts on comicdom in 2014, before checking on the Doom Clock (10:05). Then in our first session of Doomsplaining (12:00) we discuss the age old (?) question, 'Why Doom Patrol?'. We hope you enjoy our first episode!