Titan Up The Defense

The Avengers/Defenders War finally reaches its conclusion! Hooray! Topics of discussion include: Dormammu's jumpsuit rom com, Cory sure doesn't like Hawkeye, Hulk dick punches an anthropomorphic dick right in the dick, and Iron Man being terrible at metaphors. So says Dr. Strange!

The Brotherhood of Evil is back! And they brought their terrible accents with them! Topics of discussion include: terrarium chat, murder is probably mostly bad, Wonder Girl seems to have put her cat strangling ways behind her, criminal utopias, and whether or not cavemen eat robots! Sorry this one is a little late, technical difficulties abounded.

The Avengers/Defenders War rolls on! Hulk and Thor have a grand old time punching the bejeezus out of each other, and our hosts have a grand old time reading about it. Topics of discussion include: Hub and Cory are marketing geniuses, actual beach bunnies can be a real menace, Hawkeye and geese are the worst, nothing is tougher than a confident hugger, and a potential new segment. All this, plus Steve Strange's lizard pal, Hub slanders Uatu's hosting skills, and the hot new catchphrase "By my whole Dad!" Enjoy! Enjoy!

It's been a long day, a long issue, and our hosts are a little loopy. Topics of discussion include: Raven's go-to rescue moves usually involve horrific emotional trauma, Hub reads comics in a fugue state, the potential return of a hypnotic baboon, the new 5 laws of robotics, and military ranks as they pertain to potential evil-doing. I think. It's been a long day. All this, plus a new installment of Hostess Fruit Pie Theatre! Enjoy! Enjoy!

The Avengers/Defenders War is nearing its conclusion! Hub shares some Easter fun facts, Cory wishes the issue was frothier, we introduce new lucrative characters The Boodle Bandit and Lil' Jimmy, that Evil Eye still looks like a robo-vagina, and Cory uses a veto which forbids Hub from editing out an embarrassing admission. All this, plus the best way to kill a nazi, a battle of the tiny winged heroes, and an actual conversation between adversaries! It's a frothy breeze! I'm sorry, Cory, but it is!

Our hosts take a look at the delightful New Teen Titans #13. What makes this issue so great? Two words...battle kangaroos! Topics of discussion include: tales of unsupervised childhood knife play, lovingly shit talking your hometown, Cory has a stunning realization about Cyborg's anatomy, and Steve Dayton's remarkable Freshmaker suit. All this, plus the ziggurat chat you crave! Enjoy! Enjoy!

Lordy, Lordy, look who's incredibly hung over. Hub and Cory are still recovering from celebrating Hub's 40th birthday, so this is an...interesting episode. Our hosts take a look at the latest chapter of the Avengers/Defenders War, so topics of discussion include: money lending bears, Hub's mastery of the Spanish language, Dr. Strange's bizarre refusal to form Voltron, and why super-hero archers are always sexually harassing their teammates. Enjoy! Enjoy!

This issue left a little something to be desired, so our hosts had to make their own fun… with a little help from their buddy Whiskey. Join them as they dispense priceless misinformation about pro-wrestler’s alter egos (I know, it’s Ed Leslie not Ed Lindsay), chimera marmosets, and Ancient Greek culture. All this, plus: Gar’s Frankenstein goofing, Columbo vs. Fred Savage, and some unique hair care opportunities.

The Avengers/Defenders War is underway! Our hosts take a look at Avengers #116. Tangents include: the danger of cartoon eye shapes, Hub has a way with telemarketers, script problems with Legally Blonde 2, rock lyrics are dumb, wing hat envy, and Cory gives Hub way too much homework. All this plus probably some superhero stuff! Enjoy! Enjoy!

Our hosts take a look at New Teen Titans #11. Hub may have had a little bit more podcast juice than he intended to before recording this one. Discussion points include: Wonder Girl gets mind controlled (again), Hyperion is the worst, the Purple Ray is definitely not a panacea, Cory and Hub have hazy memories of their childhood obsessions with Greek Myths, "Uranus" keeps being a very funny word, and Hub is "America's Songbird". Good luck!

The Avengers/Defenders War is about to begin! Our hosts take a look at Defenders #8 (with just a smidge of Avengers #115 thrown in for flavor). Topics of discussion include: psychedelic ham chowder, mnemonic devices to help determine if mind control is being employed, garbage arrows, and morning DJ sound effects. All this, plus the debut of a new minutia segment! Pting! Boing! Enjoy! Enjoy!

Our hosts take a gander at New Teen Titans #10, and dang! There is a lot of comic book in that comic book! Topics of discussion include: Muppet scientists, the unfortunate retconning of an interracial relationship, 4 bit gaming in a science fiction universe, Beast Boy has had a rough go of it, and why you should never ever use a hair dryer while making a phone call. That last one is pretty self explanatory. Enjoy! Enjoy!

Cory is back! The boys take a look at the delightfully wacky Defenders #7. Topics of discussion include: Hawkeye being the absolute worst, Attuma and his 'Rock'n Wrestle Connection' baddy buddies, Krush Groove, unnatural crustaceans, and the upcoming Avengers/Defenders War. Also, Hulk's favorite bean recipe, a contest winner is chosen, and Hub's new favorite villain is the Red Ghost. Phew!Oh, and there's also a double dolphin nipple punch. Enjoy! Enjoy!

Cory was kidnapped by some aliens looking to topple his financial empire, so Hub is joined by musician Brian Mumford (of Dragging An Ox Through Water, Sun Foot, and The Deep Fried Boogie Band). Hub and Brian take a look at New Teen Titans #9 and attempt to answer such age old questions as: Can a kick to the crotch undo mind-control? (yes), Is "drunk at a wedding reception" a good look for a robot? (also yes), and who controls the means of production? (Deathstroke the Terminator does). All this, plus a frank discussion of the film Swing Kids. Enjoy! Enjoy!

The Defenders tussle with a stoner sorcerer named Cyrus Black. Looks like Steve Strange better brush up on his Defense Against the Dank Arts! Our hosts discuss power play moves for high priced businessmen, wax nostalgic about 80's British comedy, and debate which movies would most benefit from an LL Cool J theme song. Plus, learn how to enter a contest to win a thing Hub made! Enjoy! Enjoy!

Hey, if you're one of those people who complain when politics come up, you might want to skip the first 3:10 of this one. Just a heads up. Other than that...The boys look at New Teen Titans #8. It's Hub's turn to try his hand at a terrible accent; robo-racism vs. regular kind; don't space punch horses; and more fashion foibles than you can bong a dinger off of! Enjoy! Enjoy!

Whew! This one is a doozy! The boys get even more off topic than usual as they cover Defenders #4. Discussion topics include: Be nice to hermit crabs or Hub might punch you, Patch the Pony, Steve Strange's basic dairy knowledge, and probably something about the comic they read. Probably. The audio might be a little jacked, but I did my best. Sorry.

Good afternoon! Cory's back! Big things are afoot for the Titans! The team's not so mysterious benefactor is revealed. A Titans leaves the team! Maybe. Kind of. Our hosts discuss: deathbeds vs. Death Bed, other dimensions are no damn good, fart monsters vs. dick monsters, and NEVER get a jellyfish stuck on your head if Gizmo is around.

With Cory snowed in at his stately manor, Hub and his special guest host (and wife) Lisa do their best to unpack the problematic debut of a new team member in Defenders #4. Hub says "brazier" about a milliard times, Lisa does a pretty great Cory impression, and we all learn a little about the true meaning of chauvinism.

The New Teen Titans gear up for their final (for now) confrontation with that deer headed demonic despot, Trigon. The teens politely avoid looking at Raven's mom's butt, we meet a Giant space Marmaduke, and the word "Bozo" makes a triumphant return. All this, plus way more digressions than usual. And that's really saying something. Oh, and in case you were planning on writing us about it, we are now aware that both Vallejo and Frazetta did Molly Hatchet album covers and that Cycle 12 was indeed a reference to a brand of dog food. Thanks!