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Did the MCU Die with Iron Man? - Fireside Rebirth Issue 654

Greetings and salutations dear Firesiders, it’s that time once again. The Wednesday sun smiles upon us with the promise of new comics, new adventures, and new… well not really news… but a new show! Yeah… a new show. Join Mendte and Mashko as they hold down the fort with long-time Firesider, but newly named, Ry aka Felix Hergoood. Join the guys as they catch up on Game of Thrones’s House of the Dragon and She-Hulk, moving into D23 rumored MCU announcements and the Thunderbolts line up. The gents also talk about the more adult Batman animated series being shopped to other streaming services and a little Fear the Walking Dead. Lastly, Ry had something he wanted to talk about that he’s seen asked countless times in comments sections around the social webs (not from Maurer) - Did the MCU die with Iron Man? Are superhero movies going the way of the western as Steven Spielberg predicted? Here is what the guys have to say… I mean after you hit play… we’ll go ahead… Welcome to Fireside!

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House of the Hulk - Fireside Rebirth Issue 653

Welcome back Fireside family. The world of comic-related current events seems to be taking a trip back to the familiar isles of Westeros. Even with the House of Hulks showing the world they are more than just a courtroom sitcom, nothing grabs your attention like a dragon. Join Mendte, Mashko, Baby Huey, and Mr. Maurer as they talk about the premiers of both the Game of Thrones spinoff, House of Dragons, as well as the long-awaited premier of She-Hulk. To start things off we need to revisit the Dark Knights watch to see what else from Warner Brothers is on the Chopping block, namely Batman. Seems like the adult animated series may be headed to the same Ghaston Grey fate near the sea of Dorne. Maybe Sir Netflix or Lord Peacock may be the caped crusader's only hope. So Welcome to Fireside and of course, "Dracarys!"

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The Future of Judgment and Vampires - Fireside Rebirth Issue 652

Welcome back to the Chat Fireside Faithful! Today’s show is a little all over the place but to be honest… when isn’t it? So while you pick up your pull list, join our scatterbrained hosts for a grab back of topics, news, breakdowns, and reviews. Join Mendte, Maurer, and Mashko as they talk about the importance of recent MCU content on future readers, Super Pets and its surprising awesomeness, Vampire hunting in Netflix’s Day Shift, some D23 announcements, and then in a twist of fate, Features jumps in to get you prepared for Marvel’s big event Judgment Day! Who are the key players in the Avengers, X-Men, and Eternals, why are they fighting, and much more. So hit play of it would be considered a deviation and you may get judged. Welcome to Fireside.

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Discovery’s Warner Bros. Purge - Fireside Rebirth Issue 651

Greetings and salutations Fireside Family! Wednesday is as unstoppable as the Juggernaut, and in its wake of mid-week lulls we have new comics, and of course… new news. Join Mendte, Mashko, Maurer, and Baby Huey as they talk about what comic-related things required a little chat. From more news about the great Warner Brothers Discover purge, shelving more than just Batgirl, to leaked set photos from Iron Heart, the new TMNT title, Sandman on Netflix, Prey on Hulu, and much much more. So grab your wakeboard and let up pull you through the Wednesday lull for like an hour or so. Welcome to Fireside.

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Paper Guardian Harley Girls - Fireside Rebirth Issue 650

It’s Wednesday once again my Fireside family, and while new comic books reign supreme, a little new news wouldn’t hurt either. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Maurer as they recap some of the week's biggest comic-related current events. From Amazon releasing Paper Girls, and HBOMax dropping season 3 of Harley Quinn, to Guardians Ho Ho Ho-ing around the Galaxy, Mutants on hold until 2025, and the DC film and TV lineup. So while you head out to pick up your pull list, we got plenty to talk about on the ride there. Hell, these new long issues, we have you covered on the way back as well. Welcome to Fireside.

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SDCC Recap - Fireside Rebirth Issue 649

WOW! San Diego Comic-Con is usually incredible, but there was something different about this one. It was almost like a rallying cry. Marvel proving there is a plan and to let go of your phase 4 woes, and DC set out to prove they are bigger than both the Snyderverse and Ezra Miller. Join Mendte, Mashko, Maurer, and Ian a.k.a. Shucky to break down the biggest moments from this year's Con. From Marvel announcing Phase 5 and 6 of the MCU, including a bunch of new shows and movies like the Thunderbolts, Daredevil, and 2 new Avengers Films, to DC showing us a new look at both Black Adam and Shazam, while purposefully ignoring the Flash. Not to mention John Wick, Dungeons and Dragons, Spawn, Groot, and so much more. So start the car and head to the comic shop, while we bring you Hall H along the way. Welcome to Fireside.

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SDCC Rumors - Deadpool, Hulk, X-Men, and More - Fireside Chats Issue 648

Welcome back Fireside Family, I think we need to start this issue off with an apology. Features tried to talk about San Diego Comic-Con and Marvel news and we were less than supportive. Now to be fair, at the time he didn’t know anything about what was coming, but we were less than supportive. He got the last laugh because these rumors are insane! Join Mendte, Mashko, and Maurer as they recap the insanity that will apparently happen at Hall H. From Deadpool updates, Hulk taking on the world, how Ms Marvel’s finale (queue nostalgic music) works with the supposed Inhumans rumors, Black Panther, Kang, a certain Fantastic Family getting a jawesome director, and so much more. Remember these are rumors, but even rumors are worth getting excited about if there is even the slightest chance they happen. Press play get hyped, and Welcome to Fireside!

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Thor: Love and Thunder SPOILER Review

If you didn’t catch the Thor: Love and Thunder review from this past week because it was at the end of a two hour show, here it is again. Join Mendte, Mashko and Features as they discuss Thor's latest big-screen outing.

*SPOILER ALERT* How does it fit into the MCU? How did the tone shape the movie? Were the Guardians, Jane, and Gorr given justice? What does this movie tell us about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? All this and more on another special issue of THAT Comic Podcast you know and love.

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Thor: Love, Thunder, Butcher, Frank, and Peter - Fireside Chats Issue 647

Welcome back Fireside Family and wow… do we have a doozy for you. This issue really got away from us. The plan was to spend a little time catching up on those comic-related current events before we spend the remainder of the issue reviewing Thor: Love and Thunder. We definitely did that. No question. 2 hours worth of that. Join Mendte, Maurer, Mashko, and Features as they talk about The Boys Finale, Andrew Garfield Spider-Man rumors, Marvel at SDCC, the Punisher, and more. Then Maurer dips and the rest of the gang loses all track of time and thoroughly breakdown Thor's latest big-screen outing. *SPOILER ALERT* How does it fit into the MCU? How did the tone shape the movie? We’re the Guardians, Jane, and Gorr done justice? What does this movie tell us about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? On Friday we will release just the review, so get to the theaters if you haven’t already as this is a spoiler-heavy review. Welcome to Fireside.

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Superman, Super Sons, and… well… Namor - Fireside Rebirth Issue 646

The boys are back in town Fireside faithful… well not THE Boys, because that’s on Fridays… I mean the guys who do this show… like Maurer.... Anyways, it’s Wednesday and those new comics go down easier with a dash of New News! Join Mendte, Maurer, Mashko, Features, and Baby Huey as they take your trip to the comic shop to the next level with some of this week's comic-related current events. From our first real good look at Namor in Black Panther 2, a new toy series making comic fans happy, but not toy fans, Superman ousting the Arrowverse, A Super Sons movie, and what comics we are reading. So buckle up, grab your pull list, and hit play. Welcome to Fireside.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Finale and Herogasms For All - Fireside Rebirth Issue 645

This week it’s time for Herogasm, the yearly vacation for all the Supes, at least that’s what the comic version of The Boys always told us. Coincidently Mendte is also on vacation so the lineup for this show consists of Mr. Maurer, Mashko, Huey and Features. This group of boys are talking about a lot of TV this week with the finale of Obi-wan Kenobi, another Ms. Marvel episode and the very anti-climactic episode of The Boys that we were waiting for. All this and more on THAT! comic podcast, Fireside Chats.

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Ry like the Bread - Ms Marvel, The Boys, Kenobi, Thor, TMNT - Fireside Rebirth Issue 644

Welcome back Fireside family! Our hosts are dropping like Reva meeting Anakin, so like our very own Kenobi, Grizzled Ry (formally Felix Hergood) jumped in the chat to save the day! Join Mendte, Features, and Ry as they remember the incredible Tim Sale, they talk about the Kraven the Hunter controversy, review the Boy, Kenobi, and Ms. Marvel, as well as catch up on some comic-related video game news. From Shredder’s Revenge to the interactive Facebook Walking Dead show, and much more. So before you finish Kenobi, or watch Multiverse of Madness, or keep up with the MCUs Lizzi Mcguire, hit play, and Welcome to Fireside.

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Crisis On and Off the Page - Fireside Rebirth Issue 643

Wednesday has become a buys nerdy day. New Comic book day, Ms Marvel, Kenobi… And in the morning the Boys are up. The middle of the week found a great way to dethrone the weekend’s hold on our excitement. So while you get ready to head to the store, or while you run some errands before you hop on Disney Plus, don’t forget your favorite place for comic-related current events. Join Mendte, Maurer, Mashko, and Features as they talk about Ezra Miller’s newest alarming actions, Black Adam’s first trailer, Ms Marvel, Jurassic World, Spider-Verse, Dark Crisis, and more. So buckle up because… well… safety first, but this issue is jam-packed. Welcome to Fireside.

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The Boys, Star Wars Controversies, and Vader - Fireside Rebirth Issue 642

It’s that time once again dear Firesiders and what a day for a new issue?! Not only do we have more Kenobi, but Ms Marvel drops today! So before you press play on those, or if you are running errands, play a little fireside catch-up and join us. Mendte, Mashko, and Maurer talk about Amazon releasing the Boys early and our thoughts on the first episodes, the recent controversies surrounding Star Wars and Moses Ingram, Todd Phillips might advise the future of DC movies, and the return of Darth Vader. So before you embiggen on Disney Plus, or before the force is with you today, press play and welcome to Fireside!

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Review and Star Wars News - Fireside Rebirth Issue 641

Welcome back Firesiders and may the force be with you! With the premiere of the Obi-Wan Kenobi show and the Star Wars celebration, we have a lot to talk about from a Galaxy far far away. Join Mendte, Maurer, Mashko, and Features as they talk about some of the biggest announcements from this year's Star Wars celebration, followed by a spoiler review for Kenobi so far. Ashoka and Rebels, Tales of the Jedi with Liam Neeson and Count Dooku, Mandalorian season 3, and so much more - this was a great celebration and perfect lead in to the inevitable showdown between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi. So before you start episode 3, press play, get hyped, and welcome to Fireside!

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Obi-Wan Kenobi, Daredevil, and Namor Walk into a Bar - Fireside Rebirth Issue 640

Welcome back Fireside faithful! There is no classic re-uploaded episode today, today we got that new new… That new new news. Join Mendte, Mashko, Features, and Huey as they break down some of those comic-related current events that you’ve come to expect. From Death Rangers and She-Hulks trailer to Daredevil and Namor in the MCU and of course Star Wars with Obi-Wan Kenobi dropping on Friday! Hell, we even talk Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers. So rewatch Revenge of the Sith, press play on this issue, and may the force be with you. Welcome to Fireside.

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Fireside Fight Club - The Robins - Classic Fireside

Ring the bell Firesiders! It’s time for another Fireside Fightclub - the show where your favorite hosts go toe to toe with some of comic cultures finest. We have taken on the Suicide Squad, The Guardians of the Galaxy, and the Arrowverse, but now we face our most cunning adversaries yet... the Robins. It was going to be the BatFamily, but we aren’t ready for Batman. See how Mendte, Maurer, and Features would try and take down Nightwing, Red Hood, and Red Robin using only one weapon each. Who will come out on top? Press play to find out. Welcome to Fireside.

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Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness Review - Fireside Rebirth Issue 639

*SPOILERS* Welcome back Fireside family! Loki caused the multiverse, Spider-Man showed us it’s potential, and now Doctor Strange takes up tumbling through the maddness in his latest big screen debut! Join Mendte, Maurer, Mashko, and Features as they welcome back a guest from out own internal multiverse, Ian aka Shucky (sorry, I know you hate it.) Join the gents as the first talk about the finale to Moon Knight before diving into Marvels apparent first horror movie-ish. The gang breakdown Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness - from the performance, cameos, and the films meaning for the future of the MCU, to the directing choices, connection to Wandavision, and fan reception. So grab a pizza ball, home in your hover wheelchair, and get ready as the incursions begin. Welcome to Fireside. *SPOILERS*

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A Strange Multiverse, Multiple FF Directors, Remembering Neal Adams- Fireside Rebirth Issue #638

Happy Stars Wars Day Firesders and May the Fourth be with you! With just a day to go before the release of Doctor Stange and the Multiverse of Madness, the news was slim. Not because there wasn't enough, no no no... We just didn't want to come across any more spoilers. Join Mendte, Mashko, Features, and Baby Huey as they talk about the unfortunate passing of Neal Adams, the Walking Dead spinoffs, the FFs (Fantastic Four and Fast and the Furious) and their director issues, Star Trek (Happy Star Wars day!) and Hasbro, and of course Doctor Strange! So avid the internet... *cough cough* Screen Crush *cough cough*... Stop scrolling social media because the spoilers abound. Just hit play and welcome to Fireside!

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Love & Thunder, Sony & Spin Offs - Fireside Rebirth Issue 637

Welcome back Fireside Family! Greetings, Salutations, what’s up, We are Groot, the whole nine yards! It’s time once again for a chat by the Fireside! New comics means a new show! Mendte, Maurer, and Features are joined by Ry, aka Felix Hergood from the former podcast that gave us our start! The guys catch up on Moon Knight and the potentially exciting twist, the Thor Love and Thunder trailer, All-New Wolverines' new powers, maybe more Dath Vader, and an onslaught of Sony news from a new Spider-Man spinoff, to the Spiderverse and beyond. So head to your local shop and support those fine folks, and while you pick up your pull list hit play. Welcome to Fireside!

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