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Stephen consumes and ranks everything Archie, from Jughead's Time Police to the CW's Riverdale

Stephen Adkison

  • Apr 1, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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032 - Horses For All

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 31:04


Horses are pretty cool, in a terrifying way. Gotta respect a horse. Follow me, the show, check out the Google Doc of rankings. Covering: Pep Comics #42 by Harry Sahlt and Janice Valleu Your Pal Archie #1-5 by Ty Templeton, Dan Parent, Andre Szymanowicz, and Jack Morelli Riverdale Chapter Thirty: The Noose Tightens by Britta Lundin, Brian E. Paterson, Alexis Ostrander, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Bullet by Ann Marr

031 - Angry Arch: Fury Riverdale

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 43:23


More content for your quarantine! Hopefully I can start cranking these bad boys out more regularly. Follow me and the show. Check out the Google Doc of Rankings. Covering: Pep Comics #41 by Ed Goggin and Harry Sahle Afterlife With Archie #6-10 by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Francesco Francovilla, Jack Morelli, and Jesse Goldwater Riverdale Chapter Twenty-Nine: Primary Colors by James DeWille, Sherwin Shilati, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Waterloo by Abba  

030 - Jughead Takes On the Prison Industrial Complex

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 28:50


Things are looking grim for Jughead in almost everything I cover today. Follow me, and the show, on Twitter, and check out, the Google Doc of Rankings Covering: Pep Comics #40 by Harry Sahle Afterlife With Archie #1-5 by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Francesco Frankavilla, Jack Morelli, and Jesse Goldwater Riverdale Chapter Twenty-Eight: There Will Be Blood by Aaron Allen, Mark Piznarski, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Zombie by The Cranberries

029 - This Podcast Is Anti-Hubby

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 32:53


I'm really leaning on that title format. But. IT'S BEEN A WHOLE YEAR OF ARCHIEOLOGY! Yaaaaay. Please, on this birthday, follow me on Twitter, follow the show, check out the Google Doc of Rankings, rate and review on iTunes, all of that, for me. Covering: Life With Archie (2010) #36-37, by Paul Kupperberg, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Fernando Ruiz, Jim Amash, Bob Smith, Gary Martin, Glenn Whitmore, and Jack Morelli Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again (1990), by Evan Katz and Dick Lowry Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Sugar, Sugar by Sam Whipple as Jughead

028 - Somewhere Hearts Are Filled With Love

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 44:22


Legitimately there is no way you could guess where the title of this episode comes from until I get to that part of the episode. Follow my tweets, the show's tweets, and read the Google Doc of Rankings Covering: Archie Comics #3 by Harry Sahle Life With Archie: Archie Marries Betty #31-35 by Paul Kupperberg, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, and Jack Morelli Riverdale Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Hills Have Eyes by Ross Maxwell, Brian E. Patterson, David Katzenberg, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: I Gotta Know by The Tonettes

027 - The Invisible Hand of Hiram Lodge

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 33:41


I suffered making this (it's hot and sweaty when you turn off the AC for sound quality) so I guess that means this is art. Follow me, the show. Read The Google Doc of Rankings. Become one with the Archieverse. Covering: Jackpot Comics #9 by Bob Montana Life With Archie (2010): Archie Marries Veronica #31-35 by Paul Kupperberg, Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, and Jack Morelli Riverdale Chapter Twenty-Six: The Tell-Tale Heart by Julie Plec, Michael Grassi, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Transitions: Sugar Sugar by The Archies Closing Song: Don't Count on Me by The Nouvellas

026 - Celebrating Persons Day!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 38:04


And I hope you celebrate it with me this October 18. Follow my Twitter for bad jokes, and follow the show Twitter if you want me to tweet from there more often. And check out The Google Doc of Rankings. Covering: Pep Comics #39 by Gerry P and Harry Sahle Life With Archie (2010): Archie Marries Betty #25-30 by Paul Kupperberg, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, and Jack Morelli Riverdale #12 by Aaron Allen, Thomas Pitilli, Andre Szymanowicz, and John Workman Riverdale Chapter Twenty-Five: The Wicked and the Divine by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Rachel Talalay Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Betty Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes

025 - Big Fats and the Doofus Bros

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 43:40


You already know what it is. Follow me, follow the show. Read the Google Doc of Rankings. Covering: Pep Comics #38 by Bob Montana Life With Archie (2010): Archie Marries Veronica #25-30 by Paul Kupperberg, Fernando Ruiz, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, and Jack Morelli Riverdale Chapter Twenty-Four: The Wrestler by Greg Murray, Devon Turner, Gregg Araki, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

024 - Groundog Day but Archie's Prom Night

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 59:30


Like the Backstreet Boys, I'm back, alright! Give me a follow on my Twitter & the Show Twitter, and check out the Google Doc of Rankings. Covering: Archie Comics #2 by Bob Montana and Kobold Keep Life With Archie (2010): Archie Marries Betty #19-24 by Paul Kupperberg, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, and Janice Chiang Riverdale #11 by Greg Murray, Thomas Pitilli, Andre Szymanowicz, and Janice Chiang Riverdale Chapter Twenty-Three: The Blackboard Jungle by Britta Lundin, Brian E. Patterson, Tim Hunter, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Doin' It Right by Daft Punk feat. Panda Bear

023 - This Podcast Is Anti-Kissing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 47:52


Not in real life. I just don't like drawings of kissing. Not in comics, and not in animated TV shows. Real people kissing is okay I guess. My Twitter and the show's Twitter demand to be followed, and the Google Doc of Rankings demands to be read. Featuring: Pep Comics #37 by Bob Montana Life With Archie (2010): Archie Marries Veronica #19-24 by Paul Kupperberg, Fernando Ruiz, Al Milgrom, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, and Jack Morelli Riverdale Chapter Twenty-Two: Silent Night, Deadly Night by Shepard Boucher, Rob Seidenglanz, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

022 - I Killed Schrodinger's Cat

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 52:18


I don't believe in saving the cat. Sorry. Follow my Twitter, and the show's Twitter. Check out the Google Doc of Rankings. Covering: Pep Comics #36 by Bob Montana Life With Archie (2010): Archie Marries Betty #13-18 by Paul Kupperberg, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Janice Chiang, and Jack Morelli Riverdale #10 by Greg Murray, Thomas Pitilli, Andre Szymanowicz, and John Workman Riverdale Chapter Twenty-One: The House of the Devil by Yolanda E. Lawrence, Kevin Rodney Sullivan, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Mad World by Tears for Fears

021 - Arch P. Lovecraft

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 50:35


The podcast is old enough to drink! Things to follow include ME and THE SHOW on Twitter. Things to study include the objective and scientific GOOGLE DOC OF RANKINGS. Covering Jackpot Comics #8 by Harry Sahle Life With Archie (2010): Archie Marries Veronica #13-18 by Paul Kupperberg, Fernando Ruiz, Al Milgrom, Glenn Whitmore, and Jack Morelli Riverdale Chapter Twenty: Tales from the Darkside by  James Dewille, Dawn Wilkinson, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Just Me and You by the Dreamliners

020 - Like Jughead, Archieology is Anti-Work

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 55:44


Better Nate than Lever, as the punchline to my favorite joke goes. You know the drill: my Twitter, the show's Twitter (FOLLOW THEM), and the Google Doc of Rankings. Covering: Pep Comics #35 by Red Holmdale Life With Archie (2010): Archie Marries Betty #7-12 by Paul Kupperberg, Norm Breyfogle, Tim Levins, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Andrew Pepoy, Dan Davis, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, and Janice Chiang Riverdale #9 by Greg Murray, Thomas Pitilli, Andre Szymanowicz, and Janice Chiang Riverdale Chapter Nineteen: Death Proof by Tessa Leigh Williams, Arabella Anderson, Maggie Kiley, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Pusha Man by Chance the Rapper

019 - Easy Reggie

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 61:07


I can't really think of anything pithy to say for the description here. Validate me and the show on Twitter! Read the Google Doc of Rankings. And, hey, check out the playlist I mentioned. Covering: Archie Comics #1 by Bob Montana Life With Archie (2010): Archie Marries Veronica #7-12 by Paul Kupperberg, Norm Breyfogle, Fernando Ruiz, Joe Rubinstein, Al Milgram, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli, and Janice Chiang Riverdale Chapter Eighteen: When a Stranger Calls by Aaron Allen, Ellen S. Pressman, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Sign of the Times by Harry Styles

018 - Discounts for a Double Wedding

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 51:22


That's right, folks, let's make weddings as efficient as possible. No need to have a bunch of separate weddings, especially if all of your friends are part of the same group. If you agree, disagree, or have no feelings whatsoever about this take, you should follow me and the show on Twitter, and check out the Google Doc of Rankings. Covering: Pep Comics #34 by Red Holmdale Life With Archie: Archie Marries Betty (2010) #1-6 by Michael Uslan, Paul Kupperberg, Norm Breyfogle, Andrew Pepoy, Glenn Whitmore, and Janice Chiang Riverdale #8 by Will Ewing, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Thomas Pitilli, Andre Szymanowicz, and John Workman Riverdale Chapter Seventeen: The Town That Dreaded Sundown by Amanda Lasher, Jason Stone, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Rule Britannia by the London Festival Orchestra and Chorus

017 - Alt-Right Archie

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 46:26


It's bad, folks. Archie goes fascist in this weeks Riverdale. To make up for it, follow me and the show, and read up on the Google Doc of Rankings Covering: Jackpot Comics #7 by Bob Montana Life With Archie (2010): Archie Marries Veronica #1-6 by Michael Uslan, Paul Kupperberg, Norm Breyfogle, Joe Rubinstein, Glenn Whitmore, and Jack Morelli Riverdale Chapter Sixteen: The Watcher in the Woods by Ross Maxwell, Kevin Rodney Sullivan, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Dream Weaver by Gary Wright

016 - Getting Married on Halloween

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 60:59


Sweet 16, fellow Archieologists! In my longest episode yet, I bite off more than I can chew and go on more only tangentially related political rants than is advisable. Follow me (set me free), follow the show (trust me), check out The Google Doc of Rankings (and we will escape from the city) Covering: Pep Comics #33 by Bob Montana Archie #600-606 by Michael Uslan, Stan Goldberg, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Tito Peña, and Jack Morelli Riverdale #7 by Aaron Allen, Will Ewing, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Thomas Pitilli, Andre Szymanowicz, and Janice Chiang Riverdale Chapter Fifteen by Michael Grassi, Allison Anders, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Milkshake by the cast of Riverdale

015 - Blondie, the First #1 Rap Artist

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 39:20


Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to my podcast, where you can hear everything from my startup pitches to my knowledge of hit fictional band The Monkees (it's non-existent!) S'il vous plaît, por favor, please follow ME and THE SHOW on Twitter, and check out THE GOOGLE DOC OF RANKINGS Covering: Pep Comics #32 by Bob Montana The Archies (2017) by Alex Segurra, Matt Rosenberg, Joe Eisma, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli, and Greg Smallwood Riverdale Chapter Fourteen: A Kiss Before Dying by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Rob Seidenglanz Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Rapture by Blondie

014 - Finales That Aren't As Emotional As I'd Like

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 54:20


Give me the feelings, please, I can only have emotions vicariously through the media I consume. I should probably get that checked out. If you like what you hear, follow me on Twitter, follow the show on Twitter, and check out the Google Doc of Rankings. Including: Pep Comics #31 by Bob Montana Archie (2015) #28-32 by Mark Waid, Ian Flynn, Audrey Mok, Kelly Fitzpatrick, and Jack Morelli Riverdale #6 by Ross Maxwell, Will Ewing, Joe Eisma, Andre Szymanowicz, John Workman, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Riverdale Chapter Thirteen: The Sweet Hereafter by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lee Toland Krieger Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: His Cheeseburger by Veggitales

013 - I am a musical barbarian

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 39:55


I mean just no taste whatsoever. Music just doesn't affect me the same way it seems to affect others. Follow me! I command it! Follow the show! I'd appreciate it! Read The Google Doc of Rankings! I allow it! Covering: Jackpot Comics #6 by Bob Montana The Archies (2017) One Shot-#3 by Alex Segurra, Matthew Rosenberg, Joe Eisma, Matt Herms, and Jack Morelli Riverdale Chapter Twelve: Anatomy of a Murder by Michael Grassi, Rob Seidenglanz, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: The Mother We Share by Chvrches

012 - Single Payer Healthcare Would Make Archie Better

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 49:43


Greetings and salutations, fellow Archieologists. Join me in expanding my practical Archie knowledge to build out my heavy Archie theoretical base. Follow me on Twitter (please), follow the show on Twitter (if you want), and check out the Google Doc of Rankings (mandatory). Covering: Pep Comics #30 by Bob Montana Archie (2015) #23-27 written by Mark Waid, drawn by Audrey Mok, colored by Kelly Fitzpatrick, and lettered by Jack Morelli Riverdale #5 written by Tessa Leigh Williams, Brian E. Patterson, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, drawn by Thomas Pitilli, colored by Andre Szymanowicz, and lettered by Janice Chiang Riverdale Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again, created and written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and directed by Kevin Rodney-Sullivan Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Dance Hall Days by Wang Chung

011 - What is a Shoehorn, Anyways?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 34:19


FEATURING HOT GUEST BERNIE SANDERS. Also learn what a shoehorn is, if you are curious. Me, the show, and the Google Doc of Rankings Covering: Pep Comics #29: written and drawn by Bob Montana. Josie and the Pussycats (2016) #6-9: written by Marguerite Bennett and Cameron Deordio, drawn by Audrey Mok and Kelsey Shannon, colored by Kelly Fitzpatrick and Matt Herms, and lettered by Jack Morelli. Riverdale Chapter Ten: The Lost Weekend: written by Britta Lundin and Brian E. Paterson, directed by Dawn Wilkinson, and created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Opening song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing song: Pray for Lil by King Khan & the Shrines

010 - School Dances, But For Adults

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 50:04


We hit double digits, folks! Now lets get double digit listeners as well. Can't have more listeners than episodes, that might be embarrassing. Follow me. Follow the show. Study the Google Doc of Rankings. Join the movement. Covering: Pep Comics #28 Betty & Veronica (2016) #1-3 Riverdale #4 Riverdale Chapter Nine: La Grande Illusion

009 - Love? In This Economy?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 48:23


Episode 9 and I'm feeling fine. Getting in the groove and releasing on time. Follow me, and the show, on Twitter, and check out the Google Doc of Rankings. Covering: Jackpot Comics #5 by Bob Montana Jughead (2015) #12-16 by written by Ryan North, Derek Charm, Mark Waid, Ian Flynn, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli, and Allene Chomyn Riverdale Chapter Eight: The Outsiders by Julia Cohen, David Katzenberg, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Into the Black by The Chromatics

008 - Slowly Becoming My Dad

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 50:37


I mean there are so many mannerisms of his that I am adopting unconsciously. How is this happening? Can I stop it? Do I even want to? Find out by following me or the show on Twitter, and while you're at it, check out The Google Doc of Rankings. Covering: Pep Comics #27, by Bob Montana Reggie and Me (2016) #1-5, by Tom Defalco, Sandy Jarrell, Kelly Fitzpatrick, and Jack Morelli Riverdale #3, by James Dewille, Will Ewing, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Joe Eisma, Thomas Pitilli, Andre Szymanowicz, Janiece Chiang, and John Workman (*phew*) Riverdale Chapter Seven: In a Lonely Place, by Allison Anders, Aaron Allen (that's a lot of A's) and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme), by John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra

007 - Archie Roadhouse

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 41:19


Like Jonah, Jesus, and Jughead, I'm back from the grave and better then ever. Follow me on Twitter or follow the show, where the pinned tweet is the Google Doc of Rankings. Covering: Pep Comics #26 by Bob Montana Archie (2015) #18-22 by Mark Waid, Pete Woods, Jack Morelli, and Robert Hack Riverdale Chapter 6: Faster, Pussycats! Kill! Kill! by Tessa Leigh Williams, Nicolaas Zwart, Steven A. Adelson, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: I Feel Love by Donna Summer

006 - The Starship Troopers of Teen Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 52:06


Welcome to this very special episode, where instead of talking about an episode of Riverdale and some comics about Archie, I talk about related characters Josie and the Pussycats, and their movie. It's very cool and good, just like you and I are very cool and good. Covering: Josie and the Pussycats (2016) #1-5 and Josie and the Pussycats (2001). Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: 3 Small Words by Josie and the Pussycats

005 - Sad Pop Song Covers Are Bad

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 51:51


They are bad and we need to get rid of them. A scourge of movie trailers, and even worse when they are the movie or show proper. Covering Pep Comics #25, Archie (2015) #13-17, and Riverdale Chapter 5: Heart of Darkness.   https://www.twitter.com/archieologypod https://www.twitter.com/stadkison archieologypod@gmail.com

004 - Archie's Red Army

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 58:16


Covering: Pep Comics #24, Jughead (2015) #7-11, Riverdale Comics #2, and Riverdale Chapter 4: The Last Picture Show   Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: USSR National Anthem by The Red Army Choir

003 - Karl Sprouse

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 51:02


Sponsor: Cole Sprouse's Twitter Covering: Pep #23, Archie (2015) 7-12, Riverdale Chapter 3: The Body Double Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Shut Up by Anya Maria

002 - WWJD, What Would Jughead Do

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 50:55


Covering Jackpot Comics 4, Jughead (2015) 1-6, Riverdale Comics 1, and Riverdale Chapter 2   Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing Song: Candy Girl (Sugar Sugar) by Josie and the Pussycats

001 - Welcome to Riverdale

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 46:11


Discussing Archie's first appearance, his rebooted debut, and Riverdale. I'm still getting used to talking into the mic for 45 minutes by myself, go easy on me.

000 - What Is Archieology

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 4:09


Hello fellow Archieologists! While this is mainly a test to see if I can figure out this publishing a podcast thing, I also describe what this podcast is about and why I'm so dang interested in Archie and Riverdale. Sound interesting? Well, listen anyways.   Opening Song: Archie, Marry Me by Alvvays Closing song: Sugar, Sugar by the Archies

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