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Fireside Chats Comes to an End

Well, this is it Fireside Family... We have reached the end of our journey, while simultaneously starting a new one. Join the guys one last time as we close the book on Fireside, and introduce you to That! Comic Podcast, the Phoenix that rises from the ashes of old! That! Comic Podcast is the culmination of everything we have learned in our 7 years of Fireside, fixing the mistakes we didn’t even know we were making. While Mendte, Maurer, Mashko, Features, and Baby Huey say goodbye to our Fireside home to build something even bigger. Join us for our rebirth, join us over at ThatComicPodcast.com! Thank you all for the wonderful memories, and we can’t wait to show you everything we have in store! Goodbye from Fireside, and Welcome to That! Comic Podcast!

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Fireside Chats: All Good Things…

Here we are dearest Firesiders…  It’s with a heavy heart I write this. The time has come to say goodbye. We have been making this show for almost a decade and it has given us all the best memories anyone could ask for. From the places we have gone to the people, we have met- all because of our mutual love of comic books. Join the guys for part one of a special two-part issue where Mendte, Mashko, Features, Baby Huey, and Mr. Maurer reminisce about everything that made this show so special to us. From how we have grown, to what we regret, the guys lay it all out there and try their best to explain how we came to this decision. Most of all though we want to thank you! Seriously, thank you so much. You gave us one of the best chapters of our lives. It’s not over just yet though Fireside family. While we begin to close these curtains, know that it’s not over, and there is a lot more to come. Join us for a trip down memory lane, and tune in next week for where we go from here. Goodbye from Fireside.

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Classic Fireside Chats: Frank Caliendo

Greetings and Salutations Firesiders! Mendte and Mr. Maurer have a supersized Issue for your listening pleasure. The crew is joined by the man of a million voices Frank Caliendo. Frank talks about his superhero origin, his new podcast Comic Playground, auditioning against Jon Favreau, and much more. (Special guest appearances by Robert Downey Jr., Donald Trump, Nic Cage, Christopher Walken,……

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Classic Fireside Chats: Fireside Fight Club - Suicide Squad

The first rule of Fireside Fight Club is...damn it. We already broke the first rule. Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and P. Feature are joined by Baby Huey on their first night at Fireside Fight Club. Since it's their first night, they have to fight. Your fearless Fireside Hosts try to do the unthinkable. Takedown the Suicide Squad. So in this issue, the guys first pick out which members of the "Skwad" they are about to go up against. Then being as they don't have any superpowers each team member gets to choose one weapon from the comic world. Finally, it's go time. Using their newly found weapons, how the hell will they take down an elite group of maniacs and murderers? Or will they fall victim to their own team member's master plan? So come cheer on your Fireside team in the first-ever "Fireside Fight Club"! Welcome to Fireside.

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Walking Dead Finale, Disney Shakeup, Avengers Leaks, & Remembering JDF - Fireside Rebirth Issue 666

Welcome back Fireside Family. That time is upon us… pumpkin pie is in the air… the Odin Sleep calls… but not before we leave you with one more before the holiday season starts! Join Mendte, Mashko, Maurer, Huey, and Features (yes the gangs all here) for an emotional show where the guys remember and celebrate the life of everyone's favorite Power Ranger, Jason David Frank for the positive influence he was. Not just as the infamous Green Ranger, but as a man. The guys first dive into the shakeup of CEOs at Disney, The Walking Dead series finale, Blade's New Director, and the rumors and leaks about Avengers: Kang Dynasty. Welcome to Fireside. If you need help but feel you have no one to talk to, please call 988 for help.

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Wakanda Forever Review & Remembering Kevin Conroy - Fireside Rebirth Issue 665

Welcome back Fireside family. Today’s issue is heavy and hopeful with both Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hitting theaters, but also the tragic passing of the one true Batman, Kevin Conroy. Join Mendte, Mashko, Features, and Baby Huey as they discuss a grab bag of topics, like Transformers, Andor, and others before diving into the World of Talokan with the Kulkulkan, then celebrating the incredible contributions Kevin Conroy gave the world. Did Features have a Moon Knight Maurer moments with Namor? Was Black Panther a better solo film, or an MCU plot propeller? What are the guys' favorite Batman the Animated Series episodes and more! We will miss you, Kevin. Welcome to Fireside.

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Superman, Tales of the Jedi, Andor, Guardians' Holiday Special and Baby Groot - Fireside Rebirth Issue 664

Welcome back Fireside faithful! It’s time to do that thing again. So while you're up, up, and away, grabbing your pull list, we got the inflight entertainment covered. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Maurer while the tumultuous trio talks about the rumors surrounding Steven Spielberg bringing hope back to Superman, the beauty of Tales of the Jedi, Mic drop Mashko floors Mendte with Andor theory, the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday special, plus when it’s appropriate to decorate for Christmas. So grab your cornucopia, or unpack those ornaments, but don't forget to hit play. Welcome to Fireside!

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James Gunn Takes Over DC, Wakanda Forever Premiere and TOYS!! - Fireside Rebirth Issue 663

Welcome back to another issue of Fireside Chats, That Comic Podcast bringing you all the comic book focused news and reviews. This week Mendte’s out battling the Legacy Virus and Features is lost at sea searching for the kingdom of Talokan. What does that mean? TOYS, TOYS, TOYS!!! First up though, Maurer, Mashko and Huey talk about the rise of James Gunn, the Wakanda Forever premiere as well as all the other junk that might be found in your trunk. Trust us, you’ll get that reference later. All this and more in this action packed issue of Fireside.

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Halloween, Black Adam, Quantumania and more with Boomstick Buz - Fireside Rebirth Issue 662

It’s the time of year once again Fireside’s…. Some call it spooky season, others just simply say Halloween, here it’s time for our boy Boomstick Buz from the Living Corpse to once again open the horror crypt of bone-chilling bogeymen, bewitching black magic, blood-sucking bats, brimstone, and more. Join Mendte, Mashko, Features, and Bus Hasson as they talk about Black Adam’s DCEU debut, the Quantumania trailer with Kang, Hellraiser, Halloween Ends, the state of horror, the tragic side of fandom, and so much more. So blow out the candles, check under the bed, behind the curtains, and under the bed, press play, and Welcome to Fireside. Happy Halloween!

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Halloween Ends, She-Hulk Finale, Clerks 3, & Mephisto - Fireside Rebirth Issue 661

Welcome back Fireside faithful, family, fiends, foes, friends, and followers! It’s time once again for the weekly roundup of comic-related happenings, releases, and rumors. While late shift (throwback to the OG fans) is still on the prowl, his cousin Overtime has Maurer and Huey hostage. But you know what they say about shows and condoms… they must go on. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Features as they review Halloween Ends, Clerks 3, and the She-Hulk finale - plus news about Mephistopheles in the MCU, Namor’s new mini-series, and Red Hulk Han. So press play… no like now… stop reading… I’ll stop writing so help me….. ….. Welcome to Fireside.

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Werewolf By Night, Daredevil, New York Comic Con, Spawn - Fireside Rebirth Issue 660

Welcome back, Greetings, salutations, all that good stuff. It’s time to play another nail-biting game OF DID. MAURER. LIKE. IT?! The game of games that is filled with so many twists and turns, you would think you are watching a Hitchcock flick with M. Night. Join Mendte, Mashko, Features, and Maurer as they talk about Marvel’s Werewolf by Night, some big New York Comic Con announcements, the Super Mario Brothers trailer, Daredevil and She-Hulk, and so much more. Before you hit play, what do you think? Did Maurer like Werewolf by Night? Comment what you think, hit play, and Welcome to Fireside!

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Black Panther, Deadpool, and Spawn - Fireside Rebirth Issue 659

Welcome back Fireside faithful! Last week Ryan Reynolds let us down by announcing something big right as the show was going up, and this week is Todd Mcfarlane’s fault. Join Mendte, Mashko, Maurer, and Features as they jib jab about the latest Black Panther trailer with a much better look at Namor, Maurer laments further on his disappointment in Moon Knight since the writers proved they didn’t know the character, plus tries to guess what the Todd Father has in store for us today with his Spawn news, and Mendte finally gets to gush over the Deadpool 3 and Wolverine announcement, as well as how it could all fit into Avengers Secret Wars. This is a big one with surprising, yet expected takes. I’m sure you can guess. Welcome to Fireside!

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Avengers, X-Men, ANDOR Eternals - Fireside Rebirth Issue 658

Welcome back Fireside faithful! Let’s get this out of the way… THE DEADPOOL NEWS HAS US HYPERVENTILATING! Unfortunately, they announced that a day after we recorded. Tune in next week for our thoughts on D-Pooly’s MCU debut. For now join Mendte, Maurer, Features, and Huey as they enjoy the calm before the New York Comic Con storm. The guys review the first three episodes of the new Star Wars show Andor, Quantum Leap’s reboot, the awesomeness that is AXE: Judgment Day, and reopening the MCU Phase 4 debate. So what are you waiting for, check out Ryan Reynold's Twitter…. Then his play on today's issue. Welcome to Fireside.

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Yackety Yack Maurer is Beepin Back - Fireside Rebirth Issue 657

Welcome back Fireside faithful! It's once again time to peruse the comicsphere for some comic-related current events…but Maurer’s back… rants and derailments abound. You have been warned. Join Mendte, Mashko, Maurer, and Baby Huey as they talk about the future of the DCU and Nightwing’s apparent importance, Constantine staring Keanu Reeves brakes through the WB chopping block, Sony pushing back release dates like Norman Osborn's hairline, ranting, raving, laughter, etc. this is a doozy so buckle up and let’s do this. Welcome to Fireside.

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D23 Announcements! - Fireside Rebirth Issue 656

So wow the D23 announcements…. Oh right… **clears throat** Welcome back Fireside Faithful! We have a lot to talk about so we figured let’s get some Fireside familiars like Formally Felix Ry Patterson and Ian aka Shucky. Join Mendte, Mashko, Features, Ry, and Ian as they break down all the major D23 Marvel and Star Wars announcements! First the gang reviews She-Hulk, Lord of the Rings, House of the Dragon, and Cobra Kai then it’s onto the main event! Thunderbolts, Werewolf by Night, Secret Invasion, Mandalorian, Tales of the Jedi, and so much more! This is a jam-packed issue so buckle up, get excited, and let’s do this! Hit play and Welcome to Fireside!

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Twerking Through the MCU - Fireside Rebirth Issue 655

Welcome back Fireside Faithful! Twerking Maurer! That will make sense when you hit play. It’s Wednesday dear firesider… so comics and current events are afoot. It’s time to bring it all together, find the cross-section, and try to make you all laugh while doing it! Join Mendte, Mashko, Baby Huey, Features, and go Ol’ Ry as they talk about the D23 casting rumors, a new DC multiverse, Aztec Batman, Power Rangers, Joker, Stargirl, and even the controversies around the “M She U”. Plus Maurer twerking as stated above. Welcome to Fireside.

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