Waiting for Doom

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?

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!