Top 20 Comic Book Podcasts
There are a bunch of comic book Podcasts out there, but here are some of the best! All are highly recommended, so check them out and subscribe!
1. House to Astonish
Overview: One of the best comic book podcasts out there. It is funny, charming, informative and entertaining. They have a good sense of what the general comic book reader feels. These guys have an unfair advantage… cool accents!
Website: www.HouseToAstonish.com
2. View from the Gutters
Overview: One of my favorite! A bunch of guys get together to discuss (argue) over a graphic novel or comic run. Very entertaining and passionate, I can’t recommend it enough.
Website: www.ViewFromTheGutters.com
3. Fat Man on Batman
Overview: Kevin Smith’s love for Batman has spawned this incredible podcast in which he interviews many famous and influential people who are related to the capped crusader.
Website: www.Smodcast.com/channels/Fatman-on-Batman
4. Comic Book Update
Overview: A podcaster after my own heart. A graphic novel or run of comics is recapped and explained by a solo and talented podcaster.
Website: www.comicbookupdate.com
5. Recap
Overview: Yes this one’s mine! Great if you want to know what’s currently going on in a comic book series. Within 2-3 minutes I recap the pertanent information along with some entertaining segments like Weekly Wisdom, Mug Shot (quick character bio) and Marvel Masterworks / DC Presents (recommended series).
Website: www.ClockworkOwl.ca/Recap
6. Comic Book Club
Overview: Weekly live show with guests, trivia and an audience. Great comradery and joking fun mood throughout.
Website: www.ComicBookClubLive.com
7. Word Balloon Comic Books
Overview: In dept and informative interviews with prominent figures in the comic book industry. Both established and independent writers, artists and comic book creators.
Website: www.WordBalloon.blogspot.ca
8. Feed it Comics
Overview: The dark one must be fed good comics and his cult servants discuss what books will appease his appetite.
Website: www.FeedItComics.com
9. Wait, What?
Overview: Review and criticize comics with discussions of their entertainment value and quality. Enjoyable banter between the two hosts and they are currently reviewing the entire Avengers series from it’s start.
Website: www.SavageCritic.com
10. Rachel and Miles X-Plain the X-Men
Overview: Witty and quick interplay between the two hosts as they go through the convoluted X-Men continuity. They’ve taken on the task of trying to make sense of it all and provide information in an entertaining way.
Website: www.RachelAndMiles.com/xmen/
11. War Rocket Ajax
Overview: A Flash Gordon themed comic book review and discussion podcast. Very entertaining and insightful as these two hosts, both comic book creators in their own right, bring their opinions to light. Currently doing Every Story Ever, in witch they rate every graphic novel in one giant hierarchy.
Website: www.WarRocketAjax.com
12. Comic Geek Speak
Overview: The grandfather of comic podcasts. A lot of discussions on comics that spans the years along with reviews of current trends and quizzes.
Website: www.comicgeekspeak.com
13. iFanboy
Overview: These guys have their pick of the week and share insightful knowledge and opinions on them.
Website: www.iFanboy.com
14. 7 Days a Geek
Overview: A group of good friends that get together and argue their opinions on everything geek. Funny interplay and the abuse only friends can give.
Website: www.7daysageek.libsyn.com/
15. Comic Vine Podcast
Overview: Pretty much every weekly comic book is touched upon and reviewed. Also the best comic book reference website in existence.
Website: www.ComicVine.com
16. Superhero Speak
Overview: A few friends with great chemistry discuss comic books. Kind of like the lazy Friday night chats you love having with your friends.
Website: www.SuperHeroSpeak.com/wp/
17. Talking Comics
Overview: In depth comic book conversations, including a woman’s point of view. They provide a good sense of the comic book buyer’s opinions.
Website: www.TalkingComicBooks.com
18. Super Podcasto Magnifico!
Overview: Related to Comic Vine,
Website: www.SuperPodcasto.com
19. I Sell Comics
Overview: Comic Book Men, Mike and Ming. Mike shines in this podcast far more than the television show. His personality and comic book knowledge makes this entertaining and informative… when they can stay on topic. Always a good way to spend your time.
Website: www.Smodcast.com/channels/i-sell-comics
20. Comic Book Queers
Overview: Episodes where these guys are all together are hilarious with gay jokes interjected between comments. Comic book knowledge is limited with a few of them, but this provides an outsider point of view.