Fireside Chats - Comic Book Podcast

Are we grumpy? Are we jaded? Is Maurer contagious? I don’t know Firesider’s, but Mendte, Features, and Baby Huey air out their grievances with the current state of the comic industry. Could over-saturation be the problem? Is it happening like Steven Spielberg predicted? Find out as the still Maurerless trio discuss recent Marvel missteps and DC duds that have them annoyed. Vent with us good people, and welcome to Fireside.

Hello? Is this thing on? Hello! We’re back Firesiders! We replaced the cables, greased the wheels, and fed the hamsters. Were ready rock once more and make up for lost time. Maurer left to replace the mixer, so... Mendte, Features, and Baby Huey figured what better time to record. The Maurerless trio get the show back on rails with the newest news from around the ComicSphere! From the Turtles reuniting with out favorite Bat, to Punisher’s violent viral teaser. This jammed packed issue is dedicated to Maurer. Hope you got a good deal. Welcome to Fireside.

Wake up Firesiders! It's time for the Mendte and Maurer Morning show! Due to late shift's latest attack Mendte and Mr. Maurer snuck into Fireside Studios armed with Coffee, Wawa Sizzli's and Sarcasm.  LIsten up as they talk the lastest news about the "White Knight" of Gotham and the future of Star Wars. As well as acknowledging one of the greats that left too soon.  Some DCEU and Arrow-Verse news in TV Land. Plus Thor Ragnarok and Justice League rumors and confirmations lie ahead.  So turn it up and press play.  Welcome to Fireside.

Do you hear the bell Firesiders? The bell that pits titan against titan? Ok... well maybe not titans... but fictional characters against four podcast hosts? That's right Firesiders it's time for another Fireside Fight Club! Where Mendte, Maurer, Features, and Baby Huey go toe to toe with your favorite comic book Goliaths. Today's match up finds the guys trying not to die while facing off with the Guardians of the Galaxy! Find out how our mild manor host could possibly take on our favorite band of intergalactic A-Holes. Welcome to Fireside!

Wednesday means different things to different people. For some it's Humpday. A day to prep for the rest of the week. For us it's a day new comics, but after well over 200 issues... it's also time for the New News. A time to discuss all the happenings from around the ComicShpere. Mendte, Maurer, And Features talk Secret Empire which Mendte has some... issues with. Marvels drops a Legacy trails, plus how the Inhumans did at the theater. Tune in and catch up. Welcome to Fireside!

Spoiler alert Firesiders! Heed our warning right here and now. If you haven't finished the Defenders on Netflix, don't press play. Although, If you are like us and finished a day or so after it was released... and are now wondering why we haven't done a review yet... fret not Fireside Faithful, because here it is (we felt it was right to give the Slowskys enough time to join us). Mendte, Maurer, and Features break down what they loved and hated about the culmination of our favorite Netflix heroes. And sweet Christmas is there a lot to talk about! Twists and turn and repeating "I'm the immortal Ironfist" galore. So grab a coffee, catch up if you haven't, and let's get going. Welcome to Fireside!

Greetings Fireside Faithful! Wednesday is upon us once again, and with it comes new comics, and new news. Team Chats is at full strength as Mendte, Maurer, and Features scourer the ComicSphere for all the happenings and details. Thor fights the Hulk while lending Cap his hammer. Plus the Joker Merges with Batman, while Frances battles whitewashing with Hellboy. Needless to say a lot has happened and your going to want the details. Enough teasing! Press play and find out what in DCEU is going on. Oh... and Welcome to Fireside!

Greetings and Salutations Fireside Faithful! Welcome to another issue of Fireside chats. Mendte and Mr. Maurer have a special treat for your ear holes today as they have brought you a special guest. Writer, Musician, Comic Fan, and unofficial winner of a Marvel "No Prize" David "Big D" McWane is on the show today. Through the powers of modern technology Big D joins the Fireside family to geek out about all things in the comic verse. Fresh off his tour with "Big D and the Kids Table it's time for some relaxation. Listen as Dave tells us his own comic origin story and what it's like to be a comic fan as a full time touring musician. Plus as a special treat find out the unsolved mystery of a huge mistake in Wolverine's continuity. Welcome to Fireside.

Were back Firesiders, fresh off the heels of a Defenders binge session. Some of us finished but others have to wait because Wednesday is upon us once again. It's time to recap the biggest stories from around the ComicSphere. While Features is off moonlighting with Late Shift again, Mendte and Maurer rejoice as Moon Knights gets his Joker. Baby Huey fills in and talks about a Power Rangers comic fav potentially making his small screen debut. That's tip of the iceberg people, so press play and catch up. Welcome to Fireside.

Toying Around Episode 3: Just Take Our Money

The mystery keeps getting more and more tantalizing Firesiders... who I'd Dr. Oz... MISTER! I mean Mr. Oz. Slip of the tongue... that happens consistently. Mendte's brain slips aside, your three hosts discuss new and old theories since the start of DCs Rebirth on the identity of the infamous Mr. Oz. Mendte is elated with a pretty wild theory online, while Maurer and Features are pretty steadfast in their Watchmen inspired speculations. Does Dr... I mean Mr. Oz originate in a time before Superman as we know him? Or do the breadcrumbs DC scattered throughout rebirth lead to that bloody button? Press play, tune in, and Join the conversation below. Welcome to Fireside.

As they Tuesday moon sets and the Wednesday sun rises Firesiders, fans around the comicsphere rejoice. That particular sun ushers in New Comics and New News. That's right Fireside Family, Mendte, Maurer, and Features are back with all the going ons in the world of comics. From the Arrowverse taking home a few surfboards at the Teen Choice Awards, to Kirkmen's future with AMC and Amazon. From the return of Malcom Merlin and the Purpleman, to all things Batman Metal. We got a lot to go over so press play and let's do this. Welcome to Fireside.

Rumors Firesiders! Rumors are all over the place right now due to some potential bad blood at Marvel Studios. A supposedly disgruntled employee spilled the beans on a lot of upcoming details about the MCU. Who's getting a new franchise, what characters aren't making the cut, who is Sony willing to share with Marvel, and what's after the Infinity War movies. There is a lot to unpack. The last time this happened with the DCEU, some turned out to be true, so it's worth taking a look at. It's time to turn up those speakers Firesiders, and speculate with Mendte, Maurer, and Features as they take these rumors head on. Welcome to Fireside.

Ok Firesiders, Wednesday brings new comics and the new news *Queue Features*. Thats right Fireside faithful, Mendte, Maurer, and Features are back as always to talk everything new with the ComicSphere. From Kick-Ass, Kingsmen, and Netflix, to Caps blank slate and Constantine’s future. And how could we not mention our first look at Josh Brolin’s Cable. So tune in, catch up, and as always… Welcome to Fireside.

Baby Huey and Mr. Maurer are back and they are going down that deep black hole that is know as the world of Funko Pop! Join them as they talk about how Funko Pop! started out till where they are today. They also discuss the ton of diffent lines and sub-lines that in the Pop! brand.