This podcast is recorded weekly at Altered Egos Comics & Games in Orange Park, Florida. We discuss comics that made it to the shop for that week's New Comic Book Day and look ahead to the next New Comic Book Day. We also take the time to comment on at least one item or topic in an extended format, a…
Altered Egos Comics & Games in Orange Park, FL. http://www.goaltered.com
Season 2, Episode 45 - "Waiting For The Summer Rain" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 12/23/2020 and upcoming books for 12/30/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William put a bow on 2020 and the podcast. This episode ends Season Two of the Altered Egos Podcast, while Jonathan will be going on hiatus and sabbatical to recharge and examine.Links:December 27th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3471881856263844January 17th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/835622497201249Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:23:50Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:40Part II - The Ramble On - 15:09Part III - Recommendations - 47:28Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 44 - "The Future Is Now" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 12/09/2020 and upcoming books for 12/16/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William talk a bit about the current state of things and what the future holds for Altered Egos Comics.Links:December 13th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3437451399706890January 17th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/835622497201249Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:15:17Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:08Part II - The Ramble On - 26:34Part III - Recommendations - 55:17Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 43 - "The OCs" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 12/02/2020 and upcoming books for 12/09/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan rocks the mic alone to speak about Initial Order Cutoff and Final Order Cutoff.Links:December 6th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3419601698158527December 13th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/862490364555313/Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 43:41Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:03Part II - The Ramble On - 19:16Part III - Recommendations - 30:31Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 42 - "The Answer to Ultimate Comics, the DC Universe, and Thanksgiving" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 11/25/2020 and upcoming books for 12/02/2020.For the Ramble On, William takes the lead and explores comic book rehashes of old events as market pushers.Links:November 29th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3400437516741612December 13th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/862490364555313/Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:29:41Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:08Part II - The Ramble On - 17:47Part III - Recommendations - 1:07:37Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 41 - "Data Science" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 11/18/2020 and upcoming books for 11/25/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William take another look at DC Comics separation from Diamond and how that impacts the dissemination of sales data.Links:November 22th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3381860538599310December 13th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/862490364555313/Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:33:13Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:03Part II - The Ramble On - 20:58Part III - Recommendations - 1:06:19Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 40 - "Rumaging through Estates, Garages, Yards, and Comic Sales" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 11/11/2020 and upcoming books for 11/18/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William talk about William's experiences as a yard sale comic buyer and seller.Links:November 15th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3361511907300840December 13th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/862490364555313/Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:39:39Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:40Part II - The Ramble On - 23:.37Part III - Recommendations - 1:13:22Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 39 - "Punching Tickets" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 11/04/2020 and upcoming books for 11/11/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William do their level best not to talk about the national political events of the week.Links:November 8th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3342100312575333November 15th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/377945553559541Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:36:15Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:08Part II - The Ramble On - 38:27Part III - Recommendations - 1:08:25Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 38 - "1 to 3 to 2 to 1 to..." Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 10/28/2020 and upcoming books for 11/03/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William briefly brush up against the potential impact of of DC reducing itself to one distributor for monthly comics again.Links:November 1st FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3322941831157848November 15th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/377945553559541Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:53:06Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:03Part II - The Ramble On - 34:10Part III - Recommendations - 1:11:03Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 37 - "Thinking about the Future State of Comics" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 10/21/2020 and upcoming books for 10/28/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William take a light look into the DC Comics Future State announcement.Links:October 25th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3305534392898592November 15th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/377945553559541Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:54:41Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:40Part II - The Ramble On - 33:20Part III - Recommendations - 1:23:46Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 36 - "Final Order Cutoffs Cut Short" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 10/14/2020 and upcoming books for 10/21/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William lightly revisit cancel culture and take a look at the upcoming TMNT Last Ronin #1 that has already FOC'd.Links:October 18th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3286883504763681November 15th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/377945553559541Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:57:51Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:03Part II - The Ramble On - 25:58Part III - Recommendations - 1:31:40Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 35 - "Gate Keeping" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 09/30/2020 and upcoming books for 10/07/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William talk about gatekeeping in comic books.Links:October 4th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3243951445723554October 11th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/1719253248241742/Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:57:51Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:03Part II - The Ramble On - 32:02Part III - Recommendations - 1:28:49Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 34 - "Gotta Wear Shades" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 09/23/2020 and upcoming books for 09/30/2020.For the Ramble On, your podcasting Dynamic Duo take a look at recent posts from comic book elder Gerry Conway and the impacts these could have on the industry.Links:Gerry Conway discusses the comic book industry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh-UThqQJPk&feature=youtu.be&t=3274September 27th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3222057451246287October 11th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/1719253248241742/Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:38:40Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:40Part II - The Ramble On - 24:36Part III - Recommendations - 1:10:54Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 33 - "Technical Difficulties" Various technical issues abound in this episode, and it gets across the finish line smoldering. Apologies on not maintaining our normal level of substandard quality.Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 09/16/2020 and upcoming books for 09/23/2020.For the Ramble On, William and Jonathan talk about Batman Day and offer their insights and opinions on DC's event.Links:September 20th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3200631596722206October 11th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/1719253248241742/Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:46:14Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:01Part II - The Ramble On - 22:02Part III - Recommendations - 1:08:35Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 32 - "1st World Problems" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 09/02/2020 and upcoming books for 09/09/2020.For the Ramble On, William and Jonathan use these week's Final Order Cutoff to offer retailer insight into running a store and communicating between customers, retailers, publishers, and distributors.Links:September 6th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3158082524310447September 20th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/929752590871034Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:29:22Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:08Part II - The Ramble On - 31:08Part III - Recommendations - 56:49Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 31 - "Rest In Power" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 08/26/2020 and upcoming books for 09/02/2020.For the Ramble On, your podcasting duo talk about the passing of Chadwick Boseman and the comfort that comic books provide in the past and now.Links:August 30th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3136643523121014September 20th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/929752590871034Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 2:12:42Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:40Part II - The Ramble On - 37:15Part III - Recommendations - 1:42:05Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 30 - "*INSERT RANDOM NOISES*" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 08/19/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William are all over the map, from new DC solicits to Wednesday videos for New Comic Book Day.Links:August 23rd FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3115859295199437September 20th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/929752590871034Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:46:11Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:40Part II - The Ramble On - 33:33Part III - Recommendations - 1:17:31Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 29 - "DC Comics In The News" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 08/12/2020 and ahead to 08/19/2020.For the Ramble On, Altered Egos Comics Podcast Dynamic Duo give a spin to the DC Comics recent shakeup.Links:Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:47:05Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:08Part II - The Ramble On - 35:24Part III - Recommendations - 1:24:57Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 28 - "Twenty Seven Plus One" Jonathan and William look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 07/29/2020 and ahead to 08/05/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William follow up on last week's Ramble On looking at Tom King's apology and the continued fallout with his tweet about Jae Lee.Links:Tom King's apology to Jae Lee https://twitter.com/TomKingTK/status/1288191231810580480/photo/1August 2nd FOC List August 16th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued Total Time: 1:46:53Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:01Part II - The Ramble On - 39:53Part III - Recommendations - 1:22:29Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 27 - "The King Syndicate" Jonathan is joined by William for this episode, and looks solo at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 07/22/2020 and ahead to 07/29/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William touch on cancel culture in comics as expressed through Tom King's recent tweet in regards to Jae Lee's Rorshach #1 variant from DC Comics.Links:Tom King's Initial Tweet https://twitter.com/TomKingTK/status/1286709530106179584Tom King's Follow Up Tweet https://twitter.com/TomKingTK/status/1286803835898535938Jae Lee's Instagram Response https://www.instagram.com/p/CDG4CPUJtA7/July 27th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3036493363136031August 16th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/695723707651261/Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 2:16:41Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:08Part II - The Ramble On - 31:30Part III - Recommendations - 1:32:04Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 26 - "From Browsing to Window Shopping to..." Jonathan is joined by William for this episode, and looks solo at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 07/15/2020 and ahead to 07/22/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William explore the impact of DC Comics decisions for retailers and the ongoing efforts at process transparency for retailers in this climate.Links:July 20th FOC List https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/3017533128365388August 16th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/695723707651261/Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071Total Time: 1:29:32Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:04Part II - The Ramble On - 25:44Part III - Recommendations - 1:05:22Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 25 - "The Weight of Waiting" Jonathan is joined by William for this episode, and looks solo at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 07/08/2020 and ahead to 07/15/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William talk about the psychic weight of the COVID-19.Links:July 10th FOC List July 19th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued Total Time: 1:45:42Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:09Part II - The Ramble On - 25:32Part III - Recommendations - 1:18:28Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 24 - "COVID-19 and Policy Impact" Jonathan is sans William for this episode, and looks solo at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 06/24/2020 and ahead to 07/01/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan talks about the latest COVID-19 policy changes made at the shop.Links:June 29th FOC List July 19th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued Total Time: 1:02:53Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:01Part II - The Ramble On - 18:10Part III - Recommendations - 50:45Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 23 - "Fathers Day" Jonathan is joined by Altered Egos customer and long-time friend William Watson. Together they take a look at books that came in for New Comic Book Day 06/17/2020, ahead to 06/24/2020, and further down the road with Final Order Cutoff for this week. William is back for another show, and together Jonathan and Will look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 06/10/2020 and ahead to 06/17/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan clumsily tries to address Fathers Day and comics, and luckily William is there to catch him and recover the section.Links:June 22st FOC List July 19th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued Total Time: 1:24:17Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:09Part II - The Ramble On - 26:09Part III - Recommendations - 1:02:44Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 22 - "Denny O'Neil" William is back for another show, and together Jonathan and Will look at the latest Final Order Cutoff, as well as New Comic Book Day for 06/10/2020 and ahead to 06/17/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and Will pay a bit of respect to the legendary Denny O'Neil.Links:June 15th FOC List July 19th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued Total Time: 1:23:32Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:09Part II - The Ramble On - 30:56Part III - Recommendations - 1:01:52Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 21 - "Is It Dawn Yet?" Jonathan takes a look at New Comic Book Day for the first week of June and ahead to 06/10/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan reviews the policy change made at Altered Egos Comics, and then transitions into DC Comics Friday bombshell announcement.Links:June 8st FOC List June 14th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued Total Time: 1:02:04Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:03Part II - The Ramble On - 12:05Part III - Recommendations - 50:05Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 20 - "Same As It Ever Was" It is a short podcast this week as Jonathan goes over Final Order Cutoff, the week's New Comic Book Day, and what to expect next. He ends the show with a couple of recommendations.Links:June 1st FOC List June 14th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued Total Time: 34:49Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:03Part II - The Ramble On - 13:31Part III - Recommendations - 21:34Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 19 - "Soft Serve" New Comic Day is back, as well as a look into next week's New Comic Book Day and into Final Order CutoffFor the Ramble On, Jonathan and William continue to talk about a post-COVID-19 world for comic book readers and retailers.Links:May 25th FOC List Total Time: 1:36:14Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and Beyond - 1:40Part II - The Ramble On - 22:31Part III - Recommendations - 1:13:35Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 18 - "Sandwich Hugs" New Comic Day is so close, we can practically taste it!For the Ramble On, in a calm before the storm, Jonathan and William talk about the impact COVID-19 has on on them and what they are looking to see out of the week to come.Total Time: 1:25:10Section Start TimesPart I - dnoyeB & yaD kooB cimoC weN - 1:09Part II - The Ramble On - 27:58Part III - Recommendations - 1:24:58Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 17 - "Your Dough, Sour It Must Be" New Comic Day isn't here yet, but it is on the horizon.For the Ramble On, Jonathan continues the loopy rambling he has called a podcast for the last few weeks, and overcome by the yeast and bacteria, he attempts to find a link between his efforts in bread making and comic book retailing.Links:May 17th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued Total Time: 1:18:26Section Start TimesPart I - dnoyeB & yaD kooB cimoC weN - 1:03Part II - The Ramble On - 30:55Part III - Recommendations - 1:05:39Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 16 - "A New Dawn On The Horizon, Maybe" The latest COVID-19 edition of the Altered Egos Podcast is here with the latest updates on shop operations in these times.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and Will discuss how Altered Egos Comics might re-open when comics begin to ship again and state Stay At Home orders are lifted.Links:Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued Total Time: 1:31:02Section Start TimesPart I - dnoyeB & yaD kooB cimoC weN - 1:09Part II - The Ramble On - 24:24Part III - Recommendations - 1:03:42Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 15 - "The Light of the Oncoming Train" The latest COVID-19 edition of the Altered Egos Podcast is here with the latest updates on shop operations in these times.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and Will begin rambling in all sections, mostly centered around the DC Comic announcement Friday, April 17th to resume some type of shipping schedule.Links:April 26th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued Total Time: 1:34:14Section Start TimesPart I - dnoyeB & yaD kooB cimoC weN - 1:09Part II - The Ramble On - 20:14Part III - Recommendations - 1:05:03Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 14 - "C.H.A.T. - Costumed Heroes And Theology" The latest COVID-19 edition of the Altered Egos Podcast is here with the latest updates on shop operations in these times.For the Ramble On, Jonathan speaks with David Tarkington, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Orange Park. Together they catch up on the COVID-19 experiences for each of them. They then take a look at the 3 year history of C.H.A.T. at Altered Egos Comics & Games. Links:April 26th CHAT - Costumed Heroes & Theology https://www.facebook.com/events/233856731004234/Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics Continued https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933424153781071CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak Coronavirus Data Dashboard Total Time: 2:00:46Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:09Part II - The Ramble On - 26:32Part III - Recommendations - 1:44:55Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 13 - "Still Crawling Along" The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves without new comics and experimental remote recording techniques.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and Will try to talk together apart from each other and connect on the topics.Links:The Short Box Podcast Ep.283 - "Shop Talk With Jonathan Bates" - https://www.buzzsprout.com/episodes/3181402Custom Crafted Quarantine Comics - https://www.facebook.com/GoAltered/posts/2761270473991656Total Time: 1:16:42Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:09Part II - The Ramble On - 11:07Part III - Recommendations - 42:20Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 12 - "Onward To Dawn" The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 03/18/2020 and 03/25/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan talks about the future of New Comic Book Day and the Altered Egos Comics Podcast.Links:CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak Coronavirus Data Dashboard Total Time: 1:00:20Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:03Part II - The Ramble On - 14:20Part III - Recommendations - 48:42Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 11 - "Do The Five" The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 03/11/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 03/18/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan weighs in on Coronavirus disease 2019.Links:CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.htmlWHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019Coronavirus Data Dashboard https://ncov2019.live/dataTotal Time: 54:44Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:03Part II - The Ramble On - 17:55Part III - Recommendations - 48:52Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 10 - "Morching On Into The Daylight" The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 03/04/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 03/11/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William explore Punchline, Batman #92, and some interesting pivots that DC Comics is making since Dan Didio's departure.Total Time: 1:30:24Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:13Part II - The Ramble On - 25:13Part III - Recommendations - 1:08:36Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 9 - "Uncle LCS Needs You!" The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 02/26/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 03/04/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan and William explore how we can help Local Comic Shops (LCS) as customers and clients.Total Time: 1:39:55Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:08Part II - The Ramble On - 37:45Part III - Recommendations - 1:25:39Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAlteredTwitter: @GoAlteredcomics@GoAltered.com
Altered Egos Book Club: WatchmenFor the inaugural recording of the Altered Egos Book Club, the group discussed Alan Moore's and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen.Total Time: 1:38:47Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAlteredTwitter: @GoAlteredcomics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 8 - "The Times They Are A Changin'" The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 02/19/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 02/26/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan speaks briefly on hot topics and news of the moment, Batman #89 and Dan Didio.Total Time: 1:14:17Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:06Part II - The Ramble On - 19:48Part III - Recommendations - 1:04:14Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAlteredTwitter: https://twitter.com/GoAlteredcomics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 7 - "Iron Beard"The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 02/12/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 02/19/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan interviews Artgerm Collectibles General Manager Cory Pommell. He gives a look into his own history with comics and his journey with our favorite art form.Links for Cory "Iron Beard" PommellThe Collector’s Corner ArtGerm Collectibles Total Time: 1:34:11Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:40Part II - The Ramble On - 19:37Part III - Recommendations - 1:21:12Find Altered Egos Comics at...https://goaltered.com/Facebook: GoAlteredTwitter: @GoAlteredcomics@GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 6 - "Ouroboros"The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 02/05/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 02/12/2020.For the Ramble On, William is back and he and Jonathan explore comic book industry self-cannibalization.Total Time: 1:59:50Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:09Part II - The Ramble On - 39:30Part III - Recommendations - 1:36:01GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 5 - "6 More Weeks of Podcasts"The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 01/29/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 02/05/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan rambles at length about Initial Order Cut-off, Final Order Cut-off, how comic ordering is done, and the impact of delinquent subscribers.Total Time: 1:10:07Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:02Part II - The Ramble On - 18:40Part III - Recommendations - 55:54GoAltered.com
Season 2, Episode 4 - "More For Some"The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 01/22/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 01/29/2020.For the Ramble On, William leads the effort looking back at 2019 and some of the highlights for him, as well as ahead to some of the things for 2020.Total Time: 1:33:31Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:09Part II - The Ramble On - 24:03Part III - Recommendations - 1:11:22
Season 2, Episode 3 - "Triple Threat"The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 01/15/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 01/22/2020.For the Ramble On, SuperFan Zack points out an article from Image Comic's Eric Stephenson that acts as the basis for Jonathan's meandering mumblings.Zack's original tweetNewsarama articlesIMAGE COMICS' Eric Stephenson on the State of Comics in 2020IMAGE Publisher: Industry Grappling with Monthlies vs. OGNsTotal Time: 1:08:14Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 1:03Part II - The Ramble On - 21:11Part III - Recommendations - 1:00:25
Jonathan is joined this week by old friend and podcasting partner William Watson. But Jonathan screwed up the recording and William sounds like he is talking from behind a wall. Better luck on the next one.The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 01/08/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 01/15/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan give you a sneak peak at what a C.H.A.T. (Costumed Heroes And Theology) event is like by rambling on the concept of redemption.Total Time: 1:45:50Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day & Beyond - 0:09Part II - The Ramble On - 24:14Part III - Recommendations - 1:11:51
Season 2, Episode 1 - "Back To Life, Back To Reality"The Altered Egos Podcast returns to airwaves with a look at New Comic Book Day titles for 01/01/2020, and ahead to what to expect for 01/08/2020.For the Ramble On, Jonathan is extra rambly as he tries to explain why the shop is now closed on Sundays and what the future may bring.Tilting at Windmills #276: A leak, a Rosetta stone, and one path forwardTotal Time: 1:10:44Section Start TimesPart I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 0:50Part II - The Ramble On - 19:51Part III - Recommendations - 50:44
The Altered Egos Comics Podcast looks at New Comic Book Day titles for 05/09/2018, and ahead to NCBD 05/16/2018. For the Ramble On, Jonathan tries to walk you through the Altered Egos Comics & Games Free Comic Book Day 2018 Experience. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:01/li> Part II - The Ramble On - 30:26 Part III - Recommendations - 1:18:47 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
It is a disjointed episode of the Altered Egos Comics Podcast, recorded in dribs, drabs, pieces and parts the week of Free Comic Book Day. Jonathan looks at New Comic Book Day titles for 05/02/2018, and ahead to NCBD 05/09/2018. For the Ramble On, Jonathan takes you a brief history of Free Comic Book Day, in the general sense, as well his his own experiences as a retailer of 5 years.. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 0:08/li> Part II - The Ramble On - 34:21 Part III - Recommendations - 1:18:47 Off Panel #153: Flying Colors with Joe Field BONUS Episode: Free Comic Book Day 2018 Jax Guide Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
The Altered Egos Comics Podcast looks at New Comic Book Day titles for 4/25/2018, and ahead to NCBD 05/02/2018. For the Ramble On, Jonathan takes you on a theater of the mind as he pages through the MAY 2018 PREVIEW Catalog from Diamond to point out some of the key items he thinks you should know about. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:01/li> Part II - The Ramble On - 37:45 Part III - Recommendations - 1:20:45 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
The Altered Egos Comics Podcast made no special accomodations for 4/20, just reported on the New Comic Book Day titles for 4/18/2018, and looked ahead to NCBD 04/25/2018. For the Ramble On, Jonathan takes a walk through the March 2018 sales numbers. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:14/li> Part II - The Ramble On - 37:16 Part III - Recommendations - 1:26:27 ICv2: TOP 300 COMICS--MARCH 2018 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com
The Altered Egos Comics Podcast returns to interwebs and podcasting platforms this week. Jonathan takes a look at new titles that arrived for New Comic Book Day 04/11/2018, and looks ahead to NCBD 04/18/2018. For the Ramble On, Jonathan tries to explain where he's been, why the show hasn't been broadcasting, and why he's back in a way that befits the title of the Ramble On section. Section Start Times Part I - New Comic Book Day and beyond - 1:00 Part II - The Ramble On - 34:49 Part III - Recommendations - 1:02:57 Find Altered Egos Comics at... http://goaltered.com/ Facebook: GoAltered Twitter: @GoAltered comics@GoAltered.com