We’ve got a new episode for you (social distance respected, of course!) This month we continue Keiren Gillen’s groundbreaking series of gods and teenagers, The Wicked + The Divine. This is our first episode where we are all remote so this is a

Ep. 42: "Bloodshot: Definitive Edition"

Mar 26th, 2020 1h 10m

With the Bloodshot movie just released (hooray dating episodes!) the team decided to review the official run that is meant to prep moviegoers for the Vin Diesel-led action fest. What the hell are nanites? Is Bloodshot being gaslit, or is he jus

Drinking Issues 34: "Strange Academy" #1

Mar 11th, 2020

Drinking Issues is back and we have more issues than ever. History repeats itself as we dive into another teen oriented comic illustrated by Humberto Ramos, Strange Academy. A bunch of teens are learning magic in New Orleans, what could go wron

Ep. 41: "Transmetropolitan: Year of the Bastard"

Feb 19th, 2020 1h 10m

It’s election year in the world of Spider Jerusalem, and it’s time for him to get out of the city. Before he can leave in peace he has to get one more novels worth of columns before we can return to the mountain. Join us this month as we review

Ep. 40: "Rock Candy Mountain" (Vol. 1 + 2)

Jan 22nd, 2020 54m 33s

There’s a magic place where the river flows with whiskey, and bulldogs have rubber teeth, and a man can use a magic spear stolen from Hitler to find The Rock Candy Mountain. Join us this week as we explore 8 wonderful issues of hobo culture, a

The 2019 Tradies

Jan 2nd, 2020 1h 23m

Last year we did our 2018 Tradies, so this year we decided to take it to the next level - A SEQUAL. Join us we wrap up another fantastic year of comics, graphic novels, and complimentary beverages, and settle on our top picks! Find out who will

Ep. 39: "Harley Quinn: Villain of the Year"

Dec 18th, 2019 54m 33s

As we wrap up 2019 and look back on all the heroes we’ve read and loved, we now reflect on: THE VILLAINS! That’s right folks, it’s time to celebrate our favorite dastardly foils. Join us as we review Mark Russell’s take on “Harley Quinn” with a

Ep. 38: "Punisher: Soviet" Issue #1

Nov 20th, 2019 28m 9s

In Soviet Russia, you punish The Punisher. This month, Greg and Davis check out the first issue of Punisher Soviet. Garth Ennis is back behind the helm in his latest book with one of Marvel’s most iconic characters. Do Greg and Davis love it? L

Interview Special: Rob Guillory at "Big Easy Con"!

Nov 6th, 2019 8m 52s

No full episode this week as we are working on some new stuff/formats, but the show doesn’t stop!Louisiana’s own Rob Guillory (Chew and Farmhand) sat down with Davis for a quick interview at Big Easy Con this past weekend. If you listen careful

Ep. 37: "Darth Vader: Vader" (Vol. 1)

Oct 16th, 2019 59m 40s

Dun dun dun, dun DUN dun, dun DUN dun…. [Cue heavy breathing] This month the Jacks take on Darth Vader in Kieron Gillens Vader run. Tune in for opinions, riffs, and the chargrilled-status of the our favorite Sith lord!Start-8:44 - Intro + Trade

The Killing Joke [Special Re-Release]

Oct 2nd, 2019 1h 17m

With the release of Joker, we decided to share one of our earliest episodes with you all once more! Join us for the third-ever recording we did: The Killing Joke! An Eisner Award winning graphic novel by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland, this is on

Ep. 36: "Daytripper"

Sep 19th, 2019 1h 4m

While Mike is away, JoT drops its hard façade and contemplates romance, family, friendship, life, and the repeated deaths of Brás de Oliva Domingos in Daytripper, Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá's magical realist exploration of what it means to be al

2nd Annual Fantasy Football Draft: Villains Edition!

Sep 4th, 2019 1h 13m

We drafted a fantasy football team consisting entirely of comic book characters! Come critique, judge, and maybe even support, our decisions. Who would YOU draft?Standard league rules, snake draft, no kicker, but must have a coach!1 C, 1 QB, 2

Ep. 35: "Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles"

Aug 21st, 2019 1h

The whole world’s a stage and we are merely the players. This week the players, Greg and Davis, talk about Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles. Their current obsession, Mark Russell, turns one of Hannah Barbera’s most iconic characters

Drinking Issues 34: "Valkyrie" #1 ft. First Issue Club!

Aug 7th, 2019 57m 6s

As the ashes of War of Realms and Mike’s (temporary!) departure settle, our humble podcast is joined by our new friends over at First Issue Club! We team up to discuss the inaugural issue of Jason Aaron’s Valkyrie. All weapons and opinions fly

Ep. 34: "Eternals" by Neil Gaiman

Jul 17th, 2019 53m 2s

What happens when you combine one of the literary forces of our generation with a comic artist for the ages? This months episode is about The Eternals. Jump on the hype train before Marvel announces the details on their long awaited film of the

Drinking Issues 33: "Young Justice" #6

Jul 3rd, 2019

All things must come to an end, and our heroes in Gem World are no exception. Join us as we read the 6th and final issue of this Young Justice arc! We also bid adieu to Mike (more in the next episode on this!) as he rounds his final segment of

Ep. 33: "Hellboy Omnibus Vol. 1" (Seeds of Destruction)

Jun 19th, 2019

We’re trying a new format (on the show and in the notes)! Please let us know your thoughts!Start-8:56 - Intro + Trade/Author Background8:57-18:00 - Story Recap18:01-End - Trade DiscussionAs always you can find this episode on apple podcasts, sp

Drinking Issues 32: "Young Justice" #5

Jun 5th, 2019 24m 35s

The gang’s all here. Young Justice is together as a team once again, but Dark Lord Opal won’t make things easy for them. We get some back story for Tim Drake that ties into the larger DC Rebirth mystery, and gives us what are known in the scien

Ep. 32: "Saga of The Swamp Thing" (Book One)

May 15th, 2019 1h 12m

We’re trying a new format (on the show and in the notes)! Please let us know your thoughts!We’re staying close to home with this episode, trekking into the bayous of Southeast Louisiana to spend some time with Swamp Thing. In a new format, we s

Drinking Issues 31: "Young Justice" #4

May 1st, 2019

Issue 4 and it’s still not a bore. Young Justice continues to keep the story strong as our heroes are finally reunited. Tons of questions about why there are so many earthling in Gem World, but they might cover that later. Beers this month are

Ep. 31: "Halo: Fall of Reach" w/ 410wned!

Apr 17th, 2019

We’re joined by (I don’t remember their names) of the video game podcast 410wned to talk all things Halo: Fall of Reach. The story of Reach has been told by novel, comic book, television show, and video game. What is it about this story that ma

Drinking Issues 30: "Young Justice" #3

Apr 3rd, 2019

Issue 3! Halfway home, and we finally get to spend a little time with Superboy. How did he get here? What has he been doing? How did he get a cotton/polyester blend shirt on Gem World? Paired with this episode are Wicked Weed’s Malice Dohfish R

Ep. 30: "Kingdom Come"

Mar 20th, 2019 57m 5s

Thy Kingdom Come. Us podcasting bums. We’ve got Mark Waid and Alex Ross’s 90s classic, Kingdom Come. Since we didn’t want to spoil this one for anyone who hasn’t read it, we pulled back on the plot summary and dove heavily into themes. Give it

Drinking Issues 29: "Young Justice" #2

Mar 6th, 2019

Finally a YA book we’re excited about! (Sorry, Champions) Young Justice gives us some more info about the world our heroes find themselves in and about the heroes themselves. What’s the growth plan look like for a daughter of Zeus?! There’s als