Fireside Chats Issue 561: Keeping Up With The Spidermann's

Welcome back to the Wednesday show Fireside faithful! It's Comic Related Current Events time once again, and there were enough comic book happenings to pack this show solid. That's just my way of saying we went overtime again. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Maurer are the talk about Batman's #1 outselling itself, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier cameo, the Shang-She trailer, Wolverine vs the undead, Game of Thrones secret invasion, and so much more. Grab your keys, a mask, head to the comic shop, and hit play on the way. Welcome to Fireside.

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Fireside Chats Issue 560: King in Black Review

***SPOILER ALERT***The King arrived, and a king has fallen dear Firesiders! We promised the King in black, and that’s what you are going to get today! Now that Donny Cate’s epic has concluded, it’s time to talk about what this means for the marvel universe. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Baby Huey as they recap and review the battle of Knull and the Heroes of Earth. From the biggest moments, and our favorite parts, to the ramifications, and where this book lands in the realm of Venom. He is here. Welcome to Fireside.

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Fireside Chats Issue 559: Oscar Pascal - the Moondalorian

It’s that time once again fireside faithful! New News, Comic related current events, yadda, yadda… It’s that thing we have been doing on Wednesdays for like 5 years now. Join Mendte, Mashko, and Baby Huey as they recap the recent comic happenings from around the bagged and boarded world. From Marvel’s newest Phoenix, a big cameo on Falcon and the Winter Soldier, More Snyderverse hashtags, a new Moon Knight book, and so much more. Let’s just hit play… if you read this far you might as well. Welcome to Fireside.

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Fireside Chats Issue 558: Let's Stay On Brand

It’s Wednesday and for Firesiders that means it’s time for some News. Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and the Mighty Mashko as they get you up to speed. Find out what the crew thinks about the latest trailer drops (Black Widow, Loki, and Long Halloween), Mendte tries to get everyone up to speed on the latest Lock & Key news with a dash of Sandman. Mr. Maurer brings everyone up to date with Ghost Rider’s latest stories and a quick history lesson. Meanwhile Mashko let’s everyone know “who we be” while trying to find out where his dogs are. Welcome to Fireside!

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Fireside Chats Issue 557: It's THE Falcon and the Winter Soldier Spoiler Review

Guess who’s Cap, Cap again. John Walker’s Cap tell a friend. Not my Cap, not my cap, not my Cap, where to begin? That’s right Firesiders, we are talking THE Falcon and The Winter Soldier today. Join Mr. Maurer, Mashko, and returning guest host Baby Huey as they break down the first two episodes of TFATWS (That is way to long of a title). Giving first impressions, talking easter eggs, theories, and a fandom that just doesn’t get it. Welcome to Fireside!

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Fireside Chats Issue 556: Here's the News

Welcome back Fireside Faithful! The guys from Toying Around are back to talk some NEW NEWS! Today we talk about how Comic-Con is back…..or is it? We also have news on Batman’s new sidekick, Sebastian Stan reveling the only way he will play Luke Skywalker, and one of Mr. Maurer’s favorite Bat-Villains might get him to start watching Batwoman.

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Fireside Chats Issue 555: Snyder Cut Spoiler Review

Hello there Firesiders. Welcome to a dark and moody issue of Fireside Chats. We’ve decided to only release this issue on 8 Tack tape in honor of our topic. That’s right, we are reviewing The Snyder Cut of Justice League. Mr. Maurer interviews Mendte, Mashko, Baby Huey, and Features to get their insights on the film and have an open discussion about if it’s a good movie or just better than the Joss-Tice League. So sit back for a 12 hour cut of Fireside Chats.

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Fireside Chats Issue 554: Getting Some Strange

Welcome back Fireside Faithful! It's new news day, but it's also something more. I can't put my finger on it, but it just feels right. Mendte, Maurer, Mashko are here… Huey is on the comms… But it feels like something more. Nostalgic, like all the puzzle pieces are here. We talk about a new Predator book, Iron Man's reckless new ability, DC price jump, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Black Widow…. But there is something more. I guess you will just have to listen to understand. Welcome to Fireside. Earth 2.

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Fireside Chats Issue 553: Superman Saves the CW

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s amazing how many people need glasses! Welcome to Fireside and join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko as they talk Superman and Lois. CW’s latest DC property and it’s savior of the Arrow-less Arrow-Verse. The crew talks spoilers and recaps the first three episodes (kinda) and then jump into their thoughts on the impact the show has and will make for future shows. Welcome to Fireside

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Fireside Chats Issue 552: The Big Spoon of Comic News

Greetings and Salutations Firesiders! It’s Wednesday and you know what that means. Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko as they get you up to speed on all the latest from the comic-sphere. The crew talks about Spider-Man selling out on IG and Twitch, First Reviews on The Snyder Cut and Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Endgame’s dethroning and more comic related current events then you will know what to do with. Welcome to Fireside.

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Fireside Chats Issue 551: Wandavision Final Thoughts

This is the end, beautiful friend, the end. Pour some out for the end of WandaVision. Then plug in your headphones, turn up the volume, and press play on this SPOILER filled Issue of Fireside Chats. Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko are joined by Baby Huey to recap the WandaVision finale and give their thoughts on the series as a whole. Who was satisfied? Who Loved it? Who Hated it? Who can understand Mendte’s micro machines rant at the end? Find out here! Welcome to Fireside!

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Fireside Chats Issue 550: THWEP You Got What I Need

It’s Wednesday Firesiders! Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko as they bring you all of the comic related current events. They crew chats about tons of news coming from the comic-sphere like Spider-Man’s new costumes on page and screen, Suicide Squads new leader, swole Jane Foster, and WandaVision’s Agatha reflecting on her punishment. All this and more. Welcome to Fireside.

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Fireside Chats Issue 548: Getting the Band Back Together

Join our hosts for this week’s comic book news podcast as they review stories including how Deadpool is turning 30. Discuss the current state of Superman across television and film. Examine some recently released Falcon and Winter Soldier action sequences and last but certainly not least, analyze a cryptic tweet from Bubba Ho-Tep himself, Bruce Campbell.

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Fireside Chats Issue 547: Michael Keaton and Christopher Reeve Eat Turtle Soup

Join Mendte, Maurer, and Mashko as they go into an avalanche of news stories over the last few weeks. From a Turtle of the teenage, mutant variety biting the dust, Batman and Superman diving into our childhoods for new stories, finding out who the God of Light is in the King in Black, the new Supergirl’s town, and so much more. Let’s just get into it. Welcome to Fireside.

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Fireside Chats Issue 546: The Gunn Show

Greetings and Salutations fellow Firesiders! It’s that time again and we have another “Friend of Fireside” the hardest working man in the Comic-Sphere, Mr. Garrett Gunn joins up with Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko to chat about just a few of his upcoming projects and more. Get an update on the Franklin and Ghost animated series, get debriefed on the latest happenings in the realm of WarCorns and then meet up with a “Butchered King” as Garrett takes us to a new world he has dreamed up. All right here in this extended issue of Fireside Chats. Welcome to Fireside!

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Fireside Chats Issue 545: Entering the Ring Dastardly Dirk Manning

Now let me tell you something Firesiders! We got one bade dude with us today. The Maniacal Madman Mendte and the “Master of Mean” Mr. Maurer being escorted to the ring by “Make Money” Mashko to face an opponent that they haven’t seen in quite a while. Bringing news and putting “Butts in Seats” the Dastardly Dirk Manning joins the crew to talk Comics, Wrestling, Kickstarter and Ice Cream. So what you gonna do when Welcome to Fireside comes rolling over you!

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Fireside Chats Issue 543: WandaVision Eps 3 & 4 Review with Juliette and Frank Caliendo

Spoilers! Spoilers! Spoilers! You know what that means. No, it’s not a Fast and Furious reunion. Join Mendte, Mr. Maurer, and Mashko as they are joined by Ms. Mojo JoJo herself Juliet Caliendo and her plucky sidekick Mr. Frank Caliendo to review episodes 3 & 4 of WandaVision. So get ready, with Frank you never know who else may join the party. Welcome to Fireside.

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