Zone 4 (podcasts)
Four friends engage in in-depth comic related discussion and all around good, fun conversation focused on the world of comics.
 

This week, Brant, John, Gordon and Ron take to the news and do a headlines-centric episode, mostly focusing on TV and Film. A Deadpool film? A Titans drama? JLA goes to Machinima? And much more!

Then Ron and Brant discuss the pilot of new Ioan Gruffudd vehicle, Forever, that debuts on Monday and Tuesday.

After that, Gordon, Ron and Brant discuss which comics they are enjoying these days.

And we close out the show with announcements.

(Original Numbering: Episode #287)

If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here.

You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well!

This Week's Links and Topics

Direct download: zone40287.mp3
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The crew returns to discuss Son of Batman, Superman/Batman casting and C2E2.

This week, it's Brant, John, Chris and Chuck.

Plus, new Facebook Shout-Outs!

Finally, the guys wrap things up with some announcements.

(Original Numbering: Episode #266)

Sponsors of the Week

audibletrial.com/zone4podcast

c2e2.com

If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here.

This Week's Links and Topics

Ray Fisher Cast as Cyborg in Superman/Batman

Jem and the Holograms First Look

Son of Batman

Batman: Assault on Arkham Trailer

C2E2.com

River City Comics Expo

Comic Frontline

Assailant Comics

Jack Hammer #3

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Podcast

Direct download: zone40266.mp3
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The first episode has landed!

In this episode I (Chris Ventura) introduce the podcast, segments, and things to expect on here.

Comic Talk:
Batman 75th V.S Superman 75th
Grayson, Multiversity, Robin Rising: Omega

Toy Zone:
Wally West DC Signature Series Figure from Matty Collector
3D Wall Decal Lights by ShirtShak Inc.
KirinHobby.com

Comic Spotlight:
Batman Eternal
GodStorm:Hercules Payne #1

Outside The Pages:
Preparing for the podcast/randomness

Zone 4 Segment
Brant introduces Zone 4 and talks about what to expect from this segment.

Comic Rundown:
Talking about all the books coming out on April 23rd 2014.

www.ZONE4PODCAST.com

If you'd like to sponsor an episode of the PODCAST, go here for details, or email us.

If you'd like to email us about the show, do so at chris @ comicrelated.com (no spaces).

Links Discussed on the Show

http://www.kirinhobby.com

http://www.mattycollector.com

http://comicfrontline.com/

http://comicrelated.com/

http://youtube.com/ComicFrontline

Direct download: birdplanepodcast001.mp3
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The crew returns to discuss Captain America: The Winter Soldier and the latest episodes of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

This week, it's Brant, Gordon, Frank and Ron.

Plus, we FINALLY dispell the rumors that Gordon and Frank are the same person!

We open up the show with a special treat, that most of the cast doesn't even know about.

There's also a special Shout-Out to one of our loyal legionnaires for a new addition to his family.

Finally, the guys wrap things up with some announcements.

(Original Numbering: Episode #265)

Sponsors of the Week

audibletrial.com/zone4podcast

c2e2.com

If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here.

You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well!

This Week's Links and Topics

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 19 Promo

Patton Oswalt's Lie Detector AOS Clip

Captain America: The Winter Soldier on Box Office Mojo

Free Comic Book Day

Derby City Comic Con

The Vril Agenda

Windy City Pulp & Paper Show

FOCO Comics & Gaming Festival

Airship 27 Productions

Third Coast Comics: Gail Simone

Joss Whedon: A Celebration

River City Comics Expo

Comic Frontline

Assailant Comics

Son of Batman Advance Review

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Podcast

Super Hero Speak Announcement

Direct download: zone40265.mp3
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Welcome back to the Hall of Toys!

Brant, Chris and Lisa are back with an extended version from the Zone 4 segment last week!

First up, it's Toy Talk, ranging from Disney Princesses, to Ghostbusters, to Pacific Rim, to Marvel Comics and everything in between.

Then it's Game Gab, as Lisa fills us in on what game she's been playing recently, we talk Mario Kart 8 for the Wii U, and more.

Next, it's a short version of Table Top Talk as we discuss Adventure Time: Card Wars, the DC Deck Building Game and others.

And finally, we close out the show, or at least try to. And there be outtakes!

And don't forget to check out the Dark Avenger INC online store, where you can now purchase a Hall of Toys t-shirt!

www.ZONE4PODCAST.com

If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Hall of Toys, go here for details, or email us.

If you'd like to email us about the show, do so at HOT @ comicrelated.com (no spaces).

Links to Some of the Stuff Discussed on the Show

Zone 4's 5-Year Anniversary Episode

Toy Talk

Disney Traditions Princess Story Book - Cinderella

Disney Traditions Princess Story Book - Snow White

Disney Traditions Princess Story Book - Beauty & the Beast

Disney Traditions Princess Story Book - Little Mermaid

Disney Showcase Couture de Force Figure - Tinker Bell

S.H. MonsterArts - Godzilla

Godzilla Egg Series - Godzilla

Godzilla Egg Series - Mothra

Pacific Rim - 7" Essential Jaegers Series 01 - Set of 2 (Crimson Typhoon & Striker

Pacific Rim - 7" Ultra Deluxe Action Figure - Kaiju Scunner

Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel Platinum Legends Series 01 - Set of 6 BAF Groot

Avengers Infinite 3.75" Figure Series 01 - Case of 12

Marvel Chess Figure Collection #003 - Wolverine White Knight

Marvel Chess Figure Collection #004 - Loki Black Bishop

Transformers 3" Vinyl Figure Exclusive Ultra Magnus

TG32 - Minicon Set

Ghostbusters POP! Vinyl Figures

Ghostbusters POP! Vinyl Winston and Ecto-1

Game Gab

Wildstar

Mario Kart 8

Xbox One External Storage

Table Top Talk

Adventure Time: Card Wars

DC Deck Building Game Crisis Expansion

Direct download: HallofToys--016.mp3
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The crew returns to discuss the latest issue of Mark Waid's Green Hornet!

But before that, they tackle several headlines, from trailers, to casting news, to graphic novels, to the Denver Comic Con rumblings and more.

And, this week we have a new Facebook Shout-Out!

Finally, the guys wrap things up with some announcements.

(Original Numbering: Episode #257)

Sponsor of the Week

audibletrial.com/zone4podcast

If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here.

You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well!

This Week's Links and Topics

Denver Comic-Con Blow-Up

(Read More About the Denver Comic-Con Issue Here on CR!)

Caliber Comics Returns

Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer

Fantastic Four Cast Announced

X-Men: Days of Future Past Stills

Jada Pinkett-Smith Cast in Gotham

Revenge OGN from Marvel

Comic Frontline on YouTube

Media Madness

Mr. Jigsaw

River City Comics Expo

New Comic Day

Zone 4's Top 5 for the Week of February 12, 2014

Direct download: zone40257.mp3
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Zone 4 #299: My Bloody, Funny Valentine

Chuck Moore makes his re-debut on the show, with John, Brant and guest Bill Gladman, for a special Valentine's Day episode!

We dive into some Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. talk, followed by a few headlines and Game of Thrones discussion, before we take on the topic of the week: Love in Comics!

We discuss everything from favorite and least favorite couples, to secret comic book crushes, to how comics have affected our own personal romantic lives!

Finally, the guys wrap things up with some announcements.

(Original Numbering: Episode #256)

Sponsor of the Week

audibletrial.com/zone4podcast

If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here.

You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well!

We are also a proud member of the Comics Podcast Network.

Comics Podcast Network

This Week's Links and Topics

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu

Valiant Firsts

John Wesley Shipp Cast on The Flash

@JohnWComicsGuy for Weekly Live-Tweeting during Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

River City Comics Expo

Independent Creators Expo (I.C.E.)

Derby City Comic Con

Assailant Comics

New Comic Day

Singularity: The Rise of the Posthumans

New Babel Books

Comic Frontline

Zone 4's Top 5 for the Week of February 5, 2014

 
 

CR Podcasting Network

www.comicrelated.com/podcasts.php

Direct download: zone40256.mp3
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Welcome back to the Hall of Toys!

Brant and Chris are back with special guest Dan Sehn for a speciall All-Toy-Talk episode in celebration of our 15th episode!

First up, it's Toy Talk, we talk about everything from WWE, to Power Rangers, to Marvel Legends, to DC Direct, to Minecraft, to Mego, to Star Wars... you name it!

Then we all three have an And... Action Figure pick before closing out the show.

And an added note: New episodes of Hall of Toys, starting with this one, will also air on Comic Frontline's YouTube channel starting the week of February 16th! And past episodes of Hall of Toys will begin airing on Zone 4's YouTube channel the following week and every other week after that! So if you're behind or new to the show, you now have two more ways to experience Hall of Toys!

Also, check out Zone 4 #255 this Friday as Cary Kelley and Frank Raynor join Brant and John!

And don't forget to check out the Dark Avenger INC online store, where you can now purchase a Hall of Toys t-shirt!

www.ZONE4PODCAST.com

If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Hall of Toys, go here for details, or email us.

If you'd like to email us about the show, do so at HOT @ comicrelated.com (no spaces).

Links to Some of the Stuff Discussed on the Show

www.ArgoComics.com

TOY TALK

Assassins Creed III/IV Series 2

Marvel Select The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Spider-Man

7" Predator (Classic Video Game Apperance)

DC Total Heroes 6" Figure - Superman

DC Total Heroes 6" Figure - Batman

J. Scott Campbell Spider-Man Collection - Mary Jane Polystone Statue

Minecraft 3" Core Enderman with Accessory

Minecraft 3" Core Creeper with Accesory

Storm Trooper Target Version (Toys R Us Version is Gone from Website)

POP Heroes Harley Quinn Previews Exclusive Glow-in-the-Dark Vinyl Figure

Marvel Super Hero Mashers

Various Other Figures (Sin City, DC Direct, He-Man, etc.)

Mego Figures

TrashPack.com

Chris' Trash Pack Time Video

Dan's Life-Size Superman

WWE Figures at Toys R Us

 

And... Action Figure:

Dan's Pick

Neca Michael Keaton Batman Figure

 

Chris's Pick

TMNT Casey Jones

 

Brant's Pick

Injustice: Batman & Joker 3.75" Two-Pack

Direct download: HallofToys--015.mp3
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Zone 4 #250: TV & Movie News

The crew returns with a whole slew of TV and Film news, from new trailers, to castings, to reality show contests for roles in films, and much more! Man of Steel, Iron Man 3, Lone Ranger, Ninja Turtles and many more.

Ron also gives a report on the 2013 Windy City Pulp & Paper Convention. And Gordon shares his experience of stand-up comedy.

Plus, Facebook Shout-Outs, plugs and more.

(Original Numbering: Episode #214)

Sponsor of the Week

www.DerbyCityComicCon.com

If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here.

You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well!

This Week's Links and Topics

Boston Comic Con Postponed

Zod Teaser

New Man of Steel Trailer

A New Star Wars Movie Every Year?

TV Show HEROES to Come Back... Exclusively on Xbox

International Lone Ranger Trailer

Lobo First DLC Character for Injustice: Gods Among Us

Terry Moore's Rachel Rising Comes to TV

The Next DC Animated Film: The Flashpoint Paradox

Cast for Flashpoint Paradox

The Walking Dead's Michael Rooker is Yondu

New Star Trek: Into Darkness Trailer

Jamie Foxx as Electro

Splinter Cast in TMNT Movie

New Iron Man 3 Clip

Blue Beetle Comes to Arrow

Chinese Talent Search for Transformers 4

Windy City Pulp & Paper Show

Black Pulp

I Hear of Sherlock #51

That Wacky Redhead

NCD #210

Hall of Toys #1

Zone 4 Webcomic

 

Comic Related on Facebook

Comic Related on YouTube

CR Podcasting Network

www.comicrelated.com/podcasts.php

Direct download: zone4214.mp3
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This is the first episode of the brand new Zone 4 spinoff show, HALL OF TOYS!

The logo above is the temporary logo for the show. :)

Host Brant and Chris talk about the latest and upcoming toys, video games, board games and collectibles. They also pick a main topic to discuss each time, and will sometimes be joined by guests.

Here's the format for this episode:

INTRO: The guys tell you what the show is all about.

TOY TALK: They then discuss some recently released and upcoming action figures, statues, and other collectible items.

MAIN TOPIC: This week the topic is on toys: Are Toys Just for Kids Anymore?

GAMING GAB: The guys discuss Bioshock Infinite and Injustice: Gods Among Us.

TABLE TOP TALK: Then they discuss some board game news.

AND... ACTION FIGURE!: Each episode they will each select a figure or set to highlight. This week it's the Iron Man Mark IV Set 2 for Chris, the G.I. Joe: Retaliation Firefly figure for Brant.

CLOSING UP SHOP: And then they bring the show to a close.

www.ZONE4PODCAST.com

If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Hall of Toys, go here for details, or email us.

If you'd like to email us about the show, do so at zone4 @ comicrelated.com (no spaces).

SOME STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT ON THE SHOW

D-Arts Mewtwo

Batman: Arkham City: Escape

Bioshock Infinite George Washington

Chris' And... Action Figure! Pick:

Iron Man 3 Marvel Legends Series 2

Brant's And... Action Figure! Pick:

G.I. Joe: Retaliation Firefly

Bioshock Infinite

Injustice: Gods Among Us

Bioshock Board Game

Find more of what we talked about at Big Bad Toy Store

Direct download: HallofToys--001.mp3
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No, wrestling fans, this is not about CM Punk, Chris Jericho, Bret Hart or anyone else in the world of wrestling.

The crew returns down a man as Gordon is tumbling through space somewhere on some grand adventure. The rest of the crew covers some headlines, mostly relating to comic films, and Brant finally gives his thoughts on The Dark Knight Rises.

Then they discuss the best comic franchise in the world. Superman? Batman? Spider-Man? Listen to hear what they think.

The new keyword for the New Listener Drive is given. For those keeping score, this is word 2 of this phrase.

Of course, more Facebook shout-outs, plugs and more as we count down to 200!

And one more announcement for the upcoming LIVE 200th episode on January 11th!

(Original Numbering: Episode #195)

You may have also noticed on the Zone 4 website, we now have a Donate page in addition to our Sponsor page. Feel free to contact us about either.

If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here.

Zone 4 Listener Drive

Full details can be found here: http://www.zone4podcast.com/?page_id=967

The basics: Episodes #191-199 will contain 1 key word each, making up 3 three-word phrases.
New listeners must email us one of these three-word phrases and "like" us on Facebook to receive the incentive prize.

Dark Avenger INC

http://www.youtube.com/user/DarkAvengerINC

Joe Pruitt

Joe "PohGo" Pruitt

Ringtail Cafe

http://www.ringtailcafe.com

Coming Soon: EEK! Little Monsters

Derby City Comic Con 2013

http://www.derbycitycomiccon.com

Wonder Man

Wonder Man Webcomic

Gordon Dymowski

http://www.gordondymowski.com

Audio Bones

Link to be Added Later

Pedro Cruz

Pedro Cruz

Zone 4 on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/user/zone4podcast

CR Podcasting Network

www.comicrelated.com/podcasts.php

Direct download: zone4195.mp3
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Brant and Ron are joined by reservists Mike Luoma and John Wilson as the four talk Thanksgiving and play Editor-in-Chief of all the major comic publishers. Listen in and see what they would change if they headed up Marvel, DC, Image, IDW, Dark Horse, BOOM!, Dynamite and even Archie!

Plus, more webcomic updates, Facebook shout-outs, and a BRAND NEW CONTEST!

(Original Numbering: Episode #142)

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

EARTHBOUND COMICS

www.earthboundcomics.com

 

Transmissions from Zone 4 Debuts December 6th!

www.tmvcafe.com

Dr. Whoverse

Gordon's new Doctor Who themed podcast

Sundays LIVE on Internet Radio from 1pm-3pm CST (2pm-4pm EST)

Doctor Who 101 Event - http://doctorwho101.eventbrite.com

Whoverse archive - http://bit.ly/Whoverse

Whoverse live listen - http://bit.ly/WhoverseLive

Direct download: zone4142.mp3
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Brant, John and Darren gather together to spout of our opinions and reports of news flowing out of this year's San Diego Comic-Con International (SDCC or CCI, whichever you prefer), including news on the AMC Walking Dead show, Image's new imprint, Marvel, DC, movies, comics, games, and much more!

(Original Numbering: Episode #70)

Direct download: zone4070.mp3
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Brant, Cary and Chuck K. go it with three after some crossed wires with our fourth, and try to pull out a show with no topic, no direction, and no opening! (Well, an opening was added in through the magic of editing). We talk Green Lantern, Jonah Hex, Walking Dead, Distribution and much more

(Original Numbering: Episode #69)

Direct download: zone4069.mp3
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Brant, John, Chuck K. and Cary are back again covering a bevy of topics from Devil's Due leaving Diamond, to Comic-Con possibly moving out of San Diego, to more on last week's discussion on artists doing sketches at cons, to Cary's non-mullet from the early 90s and much more!

(Original Numbering: Episode #68)

Direct download: zone4068.mp3
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Brant, John, Chuck K. and Cary are back again talking about far too many things to give you a full list, but you can be assured that we cover recent news like the new Wonder Woman costume, Zuda shutting down, Cebulski's Twitter post, the new Spider-Man casting, boxed wine, paint by numbers and much more!

(Original Numbering: Episode #67)

Direct download: zone4067.mp3
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Brant, John, Chuck K. and Cary are back again with discussion on Hastings Entertainment stores carrying comics, DC's newly announced and implemented digital comics program, weresharks, booze, Asian carp and much more! See below for some very interesting related links as well.

(Original Numbering: Episode #66)

Direct download: zone4066.mp3
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Brant, John, Chuck M. and Cary get together at literally the last minute to talk about various comic and film headlines and stories, overrated comic book characters (it gets brutal), moving and getting rid of comics, and getting books signed and stuff. Lots of ground covered in a short time, so enjoy and give us your thoughts!

(Original Numbering: Episode #65)

Direct download: zone4065.mp3
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Brant, John and both Chucks gather together once more to talk about various Comic Related topics ranging from HeroesCon to X-Men: Second Coming, the Superman books, digital comics, iPads knocking out city blocks and making appearances in bathrooms, and much, much more!

(Original Numbering: Episode #64)

Direct download: zone4064.mp3
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Brant welcomes four very special guests who have never been on the show before to the fold to bring a forum discussion to the airwaves. Tyler James, Victor Dandridge, Mason Easley and Chad Strohl all join in the fun talking about paying creators, conventions, webcomics, indies and mainstream, and much more!

(Original Numbering: Episode #63)

Direct download: zone4063.mp3
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Brant, John and Chuck K. have another famous random discussion, this time centering in on everything from Manga, to bowties, to current comics, the Green Hornet movie, Chuck's love, Cary's Star Wars addiction, and much more. So join us for another nearly two hour mess of a show!

(Original Numbering: Episode #62)

Direct download: zone4062.mp3
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Brant, John, Cary and Chuck M. discuss some headlines, talk about movies and television, and go into some of the advances in digital comics with the advent of the iPad, what services like Long Box offer, what happened with Comics XP, and much more.

(Original Numbering: Episode #61)

Direct download: zone4061.mp3
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Brant, John and Chuck K. remember some of the fallen creators in the industry, from Frank Frazetta, to Dick Giordano, to Mike Turner and others. We also talk about some headlines and some recent comics, like the last issue of Siege and the first issue of Birds of Prey.

(Original Numbering: Episode #60)

Direct download: zone4060.mp3
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Brant, John and Cary get together to talk about several topics this week, including SDCC possibly moving to LA, this Summer's comic movies, Spider-Man stopping a thief, Mark Millar's new magazine venture, Diamond and Haven, and several other things of interest. Listen, then go see Iron Man 2!

(Original Numbering: Episode #59)

Direct download: zone4059.mp3
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Brant, Chuck K. and John Wilson are joined by a very hoarse Eric Adams to discuss our recent adventures in Columbus at SPACE, talk about the events that occurred in Brightest Day #0, where John purchased his ill-fated balloon, and much, much more in this second part of a two-part episode.

(Original Numbering: Episode #58 Extra)

Direct download: zone4058extra.mp3
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Brant, Chuck K. and John Wilson are joined by a very hoarse Eric Adams to discuss our recent adventures in Columbus at SPACE, talk about the events that occurred in Brightest Day #0, where John purchased his ill-fated balloon, and much, much more in this first part of a two-part podcast, the second part coming tomorrow.

(Original Numbering: Episode #58)

Direct download: zone4058.mp3
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Our Thoughts in the Aftermath of C2E2 Brant and Chuck K. are joined by Dustin Carson (No Gods) to talk about our experiences at C2E2 and all the fun we had. Things get... interesting, so interesting that there are now lost tapes of this conversation that may resurface someday. Alcohol and Kennedys don't mix well!

(Original Numbering: Episode #57)

Direct download: zone4057.mp3
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Cuts from C2E2 Brant, John and both Chucks begin the podcast from the hotel at C2E2, talking about the show. Then we cut to pre-recorded road show coverage from Brant, Chuck M. and John. And finally, a little surprise recording on some of our friends. It's all about C2E2, so whether you are there or not, check it out!

(Original Numbering: Episode #56)

Direct download: zone4056.mp3
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Brant, John and Chuck K. are joined by Bill Gladman for one of the most irreverent episodes of Zone 4 yet! We discuss everything from Bill's nipples (yes, again), to Buddy Christ and a 20 foot tall Jesus, to the French, to Blackest Night, Birds of Prey and Siege, to Bibleman, to who knows what else. Listener beware!

(Original Numbering: Episode #55 Extra)

Direct download: zone4055extra.mp3
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Brant, John and Chuck K. are joined by Bill Gladman for one of the most irreverent episodes of Zone 4 yet! We discuss everything from Bill's nipples (yes, again), to Buddy Christ and a 20 foot tall Jesus, to the French, to Blackest Night, Birds of Prey and Siege, to Bibleman, to who knows what else. Listener beware!

(Original Numbering: Episode #55)

Direct download: zone4055.mp3
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Brant, Cary, John and Chuck M. come together for discussions on April Fool's, various headlines like IDW's move up in Previews, Sun from LOST getting married, and George Perez's lost Teen Titans story. And then we talk about all things Green Arrow with the current happenings with the character and so on and so forth.

(Original Numbering: Episode #54)

Direct download: zone4054.mp3
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The Zone is down to a trio as Brant, John and Chuck M. hold the ground for the missing Cary, Chuck K. and others who couldn't make it. Discussed are a bunch of headlines, some talk about teasers and promotions, and an impromptu... discussion... about a certain Image Comics partner and star writer.

(Original Numbering: Episode #53)

Direct download: zone4053.mp3
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Brant, Cary, Chuck K., John and Chuck M. are on hand for the very special 52nd episode of Zone 4, celebrating our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! In this second part of the special episode we hold our first ever ZONIE AWARDS, looking back at the best (and worst) comic offerings of 2009. Better late than never, right?

(Original Numbering: Episode #52 Part 2)

Direct download: zone4052b.mp3
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Brant, Cary, Chuck K., John and Chuck M. are on hand for the very special 52nd episode of Zone 4, celebrating our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! And we don't do it alone either. We are joined by 8 very special guests throughout the evening, and one MIA one, but it's all good. Part 2, coming soon, will feature The Zonies!

(Original Numbering: Episode #52 Part 1)

Direct download: zone4052.mp3
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Brant, John & Chuck M. head up to the 1-year Anniversary party of Main Street Comics & Games in Springfield, Ohio. We chat it up with Bill Gladman, Scott Riley, Frank Raynor, BJay Johnson, Chris Metzger and many others in attendance. We talk about comics, music, movies, nipples and nerds. It's Zone 4 like never before!

(Original Numbering: Episode #51)

Direct download: zone4051.mp3
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Zone 4 #56: The Rise of Women in Comics

Brant, John & Chuck M. are joined by special guest Darren Mueller to discuss headlines, the reason for Chuck K.'s absence, and women in comics. Specifically the rise of strong female characters and female creators within the comics and the industry itself.

www.scottdmsimmons.com

www.wannabez.com

www.havendistro.com

John's Challenge www.comicsforcures.com

(Original Numbering: Episode #50)

Direct download: zone4050.mp3
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Zone 4 #55: All About Cosmic Marvel

Brant, John & Chuck K., are joined by special guests Bill Gladman and Mike Luoma for a 5-man edition of the Zone this week. We briefly cover some headlines, namely the events that occured in Blackest Night #7, then we jump into our main discussion on the cosmic corner of the Marvel U. We then close with some important info.

(Original Numbering: Episode #49)

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Zone 4 #54: DC's New Triumvirate and More!

Brant, John, Cary and Chuck K. talk about the biggest news of the week, the managerial shift at DC Entertainment and what kind of impact that may have on DC as a whole. We also stray off into some other random topics before making an attempt at our original topic, character revamps. Oh, and Yellow Hulks...

(Original Numbering: Episode #48)

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Zone 4 #53: Special Outtakes Episode

Brant, John, Cary and Chuck K. come back for a special episode full of outtakes from this week's show. Some will be stuff you haven't heard, while others will be cut out clips from stuff you did hear on the show. Too much funny stuff not to put out there in the ether for you, so we hope you enjoy this short outtakes episode!

(Original Numbering: Episode #47 Extra)

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Zone 4 #52: Romance? Nah...

Romance... nah, a bunch of other stuff though...

Brant, John, Cary and Chuck K. set out to talk about romance in comics, but instead veer off into so many strange and funny directions you just have to listen for yourselves! Plus, there will be an additional show featuring the outtakes from this episode that we couldn't fit in coming your way the day after this show airs!

(Original Numbering: Episode #47)

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Brant, John, and Cary Kelley, completely Chuckless, wing it without a fourth to discuss some headlines inside and outside comics, including some very non-comics topics, and talk about Marvel and DC possibly returning to the status quo, or something resembling the status quo in the coming months.

(Original Numbering: Episode #46)

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Brant, John, and Chuck Kennedy are joined by Mike Luoma to talk some headlines (mainly the Gem Awards and Apple's new iPad), and to discuss ratings on comics and censorship. Plus, Mike tells us about some of his upcoming projects, as does Chuck, and an update about the Zonies, the Zone 4 Awards show.

(Original Numbering: Episode #45)

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Zone 4 #49: Headlines & Reboots

Brant, John, and Chuck Moore discuss headlines from the past week, including comic, television and movie news, as well as discuss the merits and faults of reboots in movies and comics. We also plug some stuff and talk about the upcoming convention season, our weekend, and William Shatner.

(Original Number: Episode 44)

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Zone 4 #48: Spider-Man 4 Reboot

Brant, John, Chuck K. and special guest BJay from Studio Akumakaze talk in depth about some recent headlines, primarily the Spider-Man 4 reboot and the announcements involving the next big DC event, Brightest Day. We also chat about comic movies in general, and general Marvel and DC stuff as well.

(Original Number: Episode 43)

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Zone 4 #47: Siege, Wizard & More

Brant, John, Chuck K. and Chuck M. return this week talking some headlines, which leads us into discussions on various topics, including Siege, Wizard conventions, the status of the Big Two, marketing strategies and more! PLUS we unveil something cool coming up in a few weeks that should be very exciting!

(Original Number: Episode 42)

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Zone 4 #46: Bill Gladman Rant

Brant, John, Chuck K. and special guest Bill Gladman rant on before and after episode 41 in these extras that were just too long to make the episode. Enjoy!

(Original Number: Episode 41 Extras)

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Zone 4 #45: Best & Worst of 2009

Brant, John, Chuck K. and special guest Bill Gladman get together for the first show of 2010 to discuss headlines, the best and worst of 2009, our 2010 wish lists, and our 2010 creative goals. It's a long one, but a good one to start your year off right with your favorite zany round table comic talking crew!

(Original Number: Episode 41)

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Brant, John, and both Chucks get together for one more show to close out 2009 on Christmas Day! We talk some shopping, headlines, breaking the fourth wall and much more. Also, we include a 15-20 outtake session of crazy conversation before the podcast even began. Bacon coffee anyone? Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

(Original Number: Episode 40)

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Brant, and Chuck K. are joined by special guests Scott D.M. Simmons and Mark LeMieux in what turns out to be a three-part podcast running Friday-Sunday! That's right, three hours of Zone 4 goodness! This time around we give our comic wish lists for Christmas, pimp some stuff, and send out holiday wishes to all of our listeners.me stuff, and send out holiday wishes to all of our listeners.

(Original Number: Episode 39 Part 3)

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Brant, and Chuck K. are joined by special guests Scott D.M. Simmons and Mark LeMieux in what turns out to be a three-part podcast running Friday-Sunday! That's right, three hours of Zone 4 goodness! This time around we talk about special holiday issues and the topic of renumbering (relaunches and returns to original numbering).

(Original Number: Episode 39 Part 2)

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Brant, and Chuck K. are joined by special guests Scott D.M. Simmons and Mark LeMieux in what turns out to be a three-part podcast running Friday-Sunday! That's right, three hours of Zone 4 goodness! First up, we talk about some headlines, including the Iron Man 2 Trailer, Roy Disney's passing and more.

(Original Number: Episode 39 Part 1)

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Brant, John and Chuck M. discuss several recent headlines and happenings across comicdom. Topics covered range from Image United, to Blackest Night, to Siege, to Fall of the Hulks, to War of the Supermen, to Earth One and much much more. We also do a few plugs and joke about where Cary is this week.

(Original Number: Episode 38)

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Brant, John and Chuck K. come together to discuss several news items of the week and just shoot the breeze. Some of the topics discussed include Blackest Night #5, the Dynamite/Dabel acqusition, Marvel's Siege event, Chicago Comic-Con moviing its date, Wizard cons in general, and Diamond shipping delays.

(Original Number: Episode 37)

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Cary, Brant, John, and special guest, original Zone 4 member Chuck Kennedy return for a broad discussion on the state of the comics industry, including up and comers, where the industry is headed, and much more. Plus, each of our top five comic related things we are thankful for in honor of Thanksgiving Day!

(Original Number: Episode 36)

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We attempt to go into depth about Marvel events from Disassembled through the upcoming Siege to spell out how they've affected the Marvel Universe, but we get a bit derailed and talk about Marvel events in general, whether they're a good or bad thing, a new way of looking at event comics, and much more

(Original Number: Episode 35)

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Zone 4 #36: Failings of the Nielsen Rating System

Following last week's talk about all things cosmic in mainstream comics, this week we go into the other side of things with magic! But before we get to that we talk about a few headlines, which turns into a rant on TV and the failed Nielsen Rating System!

(Original Number: Episode 34)

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Zone 4 #35: Cosmic Marvel & DC

Cary comes off the boat to join us this week as he catches us on up on life, Fallen Justice, and much more. We also talk some headlines, take some potshots and have a few laughs. Then we fly off into the cosmos to discuss cosmic Marvel and DC!

(Original Number: Episode 33)

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John Wilson and Brant Fowler are joined by special guests Bill Gladman and Gordon Dymowski for a special Halloween themed episode. Horror comics, favorite stories, plans for the holiday and much more is discussed.

(Original Number: Episode 32)

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John Wilson and Brant Fowler are joined by special guests Bill Gladman and Frank Rayner for a discussion on why we follow comics: for the creators, the characters, or something else.

(Original Number: Episode 31)

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John Wilson, Chuck Moore and Brant Fowler are joined by Eric Ratcliffe for a look at the news coming out of this past Monday night's Baltimore Retailer Summit.

(Original Number: Episode 30)

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John Wilson, Chuck Moore and Brant Fowler take a look at some books from the week, then talk about webcomics for a while, and transition into some plugs of various things.

(Original Number: Episode 29)

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John Wilson, Chuck Moore and Brant Fowler celebrate the 5th anniversary of Comic Related with a look back through history, and then they chat about superheroes that quit and came back.

(Original Number: Episode 28)

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John Wilson joins us to discuss the our favorite and most hated reboots, and what characters or books we'd love to see rebooted. Oh yeah, and some other stuff...

(Original Number: Episode 27)

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The crew returns joined by John Wilson to talk DC Entertainment... and it's our half-year anniversary!

(Original Number: Episode 26)

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Mr. Blank Man himself enters the Zone and probably regrets it! But we all had fun going off tangent as usual...

(Original Number: Episode 25 Part 2)

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Mr. Blank Man himself enters the Zone and probably regrets it! But we all had fun going off tangent as usual...

(Original Number: Episode 25 Part 1)

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Cary, myself and the two Chucks talk about the biggest story of the week, Disney buying Marvel!

(Original Numbering: Episode 24)

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In the third attempt at the show, Brant and Chuck talk about the Superman/Siegels/DC issue and Creator Rights in general.

(Original Numbering: Episode 23)

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Brant and Jason listen in while Chuck gives us the report on his experience from this year's Chicago Comic-Con.

(Original Numbering: Episode 22)

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It's double the Chuck as Chuck Moore drops in to talk with Brant, Jason and Chuck K. about digital comics, Billy Mayes, and Sparkles...

(Original Numbering: Episode 21)

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Chuck Kennedy and Brant Fowler talk about the importance of the Eisner Awards, some of the winners, and we also discuss graphic novels and trades in libraries.

(Original Numbering: Episode 20)

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Chuck Kennedy and I talk about some stories that caught our attention, why our comrades aren't with us this week, and Michael Jackson...

(Original Numbering: Episode 19)

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Chuck Moore drops in from San Diego with an update, and an interview from HereosCon with Ray Dillon and Renae De Liz, who will be married at San Diego Comic-Con Sunday!

(Original Numbering: Episode 18)

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It's just Zone 1 this week, but it's the best of the bunch! Just kidding... maybe... :D

(Original Numbering: Episode 17)

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Chuck Moore drops in to fill the absence of a regular show this week. Many topics are discussed.

(Original Numbering: Episode 16)

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The crew talks about the Archaia/Henson deal, the Boom/Disney deal, and licensed properties in whole. There's also a discussion on the merits of Star Wars that is very entertaining.

(Original Numbering: Episode 15)

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The main topic was supposed to be comic magazines. I'm honestly not sure if we actually covered that or not, but if we did it was very, very briefly. But we talked about plenty of other stuff, so enjoy it for what it is. We may be changing things up real soon.

(Original Numbering: Episode 14)

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Zone 4 is infiltrated by two robots and a monkey (Chuck Moore, Darren Mueller and John Wilson) as we relish in the aftermath of HeroesCon Day 1. Hilarity ensues as we discuss the con, a whole bunch of ranting on the Marvel Universe, and Aunt May like you've never seen her!

(Original Numbering: Episode 13)

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A little discussion about DC and Marvel in general ensues as the Zone 4 members give their thoughts on the current landscape of the universes. But first, we talk about a lot of stuff from movies to weddings, and go completely off book as usual.

(Original Numbering: Episode 12)

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Zone 4 brings in its first official guest with Comic Related's own Chuck Moore as we discuss what makes a good or bad comic book store in this 11th episode of the

(Original Numbering: Episode 11)

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It's just Cary and Brant talking about everything from movies, to stores, to conventions, to our main topic, straight to trade, and a whole BUNCH of stuff in between for a LONG time!

(Original Numbering: Episode 10)

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The crew continues their discussion on Free Comic Book Day delving into what they think was done right and what could be done better. The discussion then leads into big events at the Big Two including Dark Reign and Blackest Night, and what the crew thinks should be done with those big universes.

(Original Numbering: Episode 9)

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The crew talks about a lot of various topics, but the main topic is Free Comic Book Day!

(Original Numbering: Episode 8)

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Zone 4 debuts a teaser of their upcoming review show where Chuck Kennedy and Brant Fowler give in depth reviews of books they pick up each week. Occasionally other Zone members as well as other special guests will drop in to offer their thoughts on what they picked up too!

(Legacy Numbering Begins as this becomes Zone 4 episode 8)

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The crew talks some reviews and other random discussion to open the show before diving into some headlines. Then it's all about the opportunities available to indy creators in today's market.

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It's all about the movies. Brant, Chuck and Jason talk a few headlines, then Chuck and Brant engage in a long conversation about Comic Related and pop culture movies coming out in '09. Then Cary comes in with his own segment talking reviews, catalogs, movies and more!

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Technical problems persist yet again, but the Zone 4 crew manages to make it through another... interesting episode that we hope will at the very least entertain you.

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Things go a little awry as technical problems, dropped calls and tangents galore take over the group. But it's all fun and good conversation about conventions, comic prices, and much more.

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This week we do things a little differently with Zone 4. Due to the length we split this episode up into two parts! The first part, which arrived yesterday (we know you already heard it, right) featured Jason and Brant talking about recent headlines. Today, Crazz and Brant talk reviews. So be prepared for two full hours of Z4 goodness. Let's enter the Zone!

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This week we do things a little differently with Zone 4. Due to the length we are splitting this up into two parts! The first part, which you're about to listen to now (we know you will, too) airs today as Jason and Brant talk about recent headlines. Tomorrow, Crazz and Brant talk reviews. So be prepared for two full hours of Z4 goodness. Let's enter the Zone!

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We're back with a brand new show here at Comic Related if you couldn't guess by the snazzy logo up top. Zone 4 is a brand new weekly show brought to you by Comic Related's own Brant Fowler, along with Cary Kelly, Chuck Kennedy and Jason Berek-Lewis. These four guys have been friends for years, but this is the first time they've all spoken to each other at once! They've got a few reviews, some in depth discussion and some all around good, fun conversation for ya, so sit back, relax, grab a snack or whatever it is you do, and be prepared to enter the Zone!

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