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This week Lady J and Eric Anthony discuss the recent rap beef and competitive rivalry between the “Big 3”, Kendrick Lamar, Drake and the apologetic J.Cole.

This week Lady J and Eric Anthony discuss the recent rap beef and competitive rivalry between the “Big 3”, Kendrick Lamar, Drake and the apologetic J.Cole.

This week, Eric and Lady J check out “X-Men 97”, the most recent dose of 90’s cartoon nostalgia, now streaming on Disney+. Without being too spoilerific, the team discuss episodes 1-3 and reflect back on the impact of the original series.

We’re back in business baby! A new Seinfeld Chronicles kicks off a new year of podcasts, as this time, Shane Heron and Eric Anthony discuss “The Busboy” episode as we end season 2. Stick around folks, season 3 is just around the corner, and the fun is about to get turned up a whole lot!

This time around, two pals (Eric and Shane) talk about the time three friends waited for ‘5-10 minutes’ at the “Chinese Restaurant”right before they were going to see “Plan 9 From Outer Space”. This one is a classic.

What’s the deal with baby showers? How much would you risk to get all the channels possible from your local “cable guy”? And if you could give a piece of your mind to the worst date you’ve ever had, would you do it? This time on the “Chronicles”, Shane and Eric share their thoughts on...

This time around on the Monday Mic Check, Eric and Haz review “Magic 2”, which was at the time, the most recent edition to the incomparable musical catalogue of Queens emcee, Nas. (Since then, Nas and Hit-Boy released Magic 3!) As they fuss thier favourite moments of Magic 2, Eric and Haz also take a...

This week, Eric and Shane head back into Seinfeld’s Manhattan pad and discuss the classic episode, “The Deal.” In this episode, Jerry and Elaine discuss the possibilities of having a relationship that includes a little bit of “this” with a little bit of “that.” As they make up the rules and try to apply them,...

This week, Eric and Shane revisit the Seinfeld-Verse and look in on episode 8 of season 2, “The Heart Attack.” In a very George-centric episode, the fellas decide which jokes worked what social commentary holds up, and why this is one of the most off beat episodes of the series. Grab your Chuckles Candy, a...

This week, musician and comic creator, Shawn Daley visits the Cave to chat with Eric about the recent AEW/NJPW pay per view event, “Forbidden Door”, which was held at the Scotia Bank Arena in Toronto. Being hailed by many wrestling aficionados as one of the all time best wrestling events, including what some say may...

What really is the best form of revenge? Is it to slip your former employer a ‘mickey’? Is it really worth it to sabotage a small business by filling their machinery with concrete over a matter of $1500? And do you have the kind of friends who are down for the shenanigans? This week Shane...

Returning to the Cave this week is Eric’s childhood bff, partner in rhyme and overall great guy, Haz aka Dayne Hall. For this go round, the gents talk about the makings of a classic album, the musical IQ of 50 Cent, the Saturday morning WWF and American Gladiators lunch hours, and the myth of Dr....

Have you ever had an unmistakable item go missing from your home only to “coincidentally” find said item on your housekeepers mantle? And are there degrees of “coincidences” or simply just “coincidences”? Tune in as Shane and Eric break down episode 6 of season 2, “The Statue”, and share personal anecdotes as they continue on...

This week, for the very first time, the Cave is happy to welcome one of Canada’s nicest emcee’s, the Wordburglar to the show. Eric and Word discuss their mutual love of hip hop and comic books, how the two worlds often connect and are a major inspiration for Word’s music, as well as the unmatched...

Have you ever performed a good deed that you immediately feel like you’re being punished for? Do you have meddling neighbours who volunteer you to loan money that might take years to get back? And who truly is the “Lord of Idiots”? Well in the latest edition of the “Chronicles”, Shane and Eric share laughs...

The Chronicles continue, but are any episodes getting better? Spoiler alert, YES! This week, Shane and Eric discuss the classics, “The Jacket” as well as the “The Phone Message”. The gents share some stories from their own real lives that relate to the infamous four New Yorkers. Ever have to do a “solid” you regret?...

Shane and Eric return to kick off a new season on their journey through the Seinfeld Chronicles. This week we discuss annoying yet sexy girlfriends in “The EX-Girlfriend” and then decide whether they hate kids that had ponies growing up as much as Jerry in “The Pony Remark”. As always, Shane tests Erics trivia skills...

Shane and Eric come to the end of the first season of Seinfeld, and go through their favourite moments of “Male Unbonding” and the “The Stock Tip”. How does it all hold up almost 35 years later? Have either of them had to “break up” with one of their long time “friends” and does it...

While sipping on gin and tonics and staring at the ocean, Daph J and Eric contemplate the future and decide which classic 90’s sci fi action films seem the most prophetic. And, if you’re going to talk about the future, might as well look to the past as well, to stories told in a ‘galaxy...

As has been their tradition, Daph and Eric brought their mics to the beach, this time in sunny Jamaica and recorded a series of episodes. In part one of the Jamaica Tapes, they begin chatting about some current reads, Dan Slott comics, and end up listing their favourite gangster movies.

In the latest edition of the Seinfeld Chronicles, Eric and Shane head back to New York City and relive a few foundational moments featured in episodes 2 & 3 of Seinfeld season one. For all you nerds out there, these episodes feature a number of first moments and appearances as well as one of the...

The pilot episode about the pilot episode, about the greatest show “about nothing.” This week, Eric and his buddy Shane Heron launch their new Cave segment, the “Seinfeld Chronicles”, and begin their journey through every episode of the acclaimed 90s sitcom.

This week, Eric and Daph debate what skills they would want to “matrix” upload into their brains, discuss Pedro Pascals freshness, and reveal what they thought about the new Chris Rock special “Outrage”.

Daph and Eric discuss the announcement from James Gunn regarding the future of the DCEU. Do any of the upcoming films excite them? Would they watch any of the shows slated for HBO? Is there still any reason to care? And on the Marvel side of town, what are their thoughts on Wakanda Forever?

Daph and Eric discuss the announcement from James Gunn regarding the future of the DCEU. Do any of the upcoming films excite them? Would they watch any of the shows slated for HBO? Is there still any reason to care? And on the Marvel side of town, what are their thoughts on Wakanda Forever?

Eric and Daph catch up on their shows (Last of Us Ep3), movies(You People) and debate which conspiracy theories they think might be true. Daph also finds out who James Gunn is. Sit back relax and enjoy the show!

The Last of Us has been one of the most anticipated HBO shows of recent memory and received universal critical acclaim upon its release. Eric convinces Daph to watch the first episode which turns out to be Daph’s worst nightmares encompassed in one show. Let’s talk about it …

Eric and Daph J step into the Cave to contemplate the never-ending what if’s of … time travel. After having binged watched the Netflix series DARK, Eric and Daph try to unravel the chicken or the egg conundrum, and decide whether or not they would want to time travel at all. Naturally, Eric brings up...

A quick announcement and update on the Cave of Solitude show and the debut of the Omniverse Comics Podcast!

Dave and Eric return to the catalogs to see what new and exciting releases are heading our way just in time for the holiday season. Which books are making the wish-list, which ones make the must read list, and are there any blind buys or safe bets being added to the shelf? Enjoy the show...

Dave and Eric return to the catalogs to see what new and exciting releases are heading our way just in time for the holiday season. Which books are making the wish-list, which ones make the must read list, and are there any blind buys or safe bets being added to the shelf? Enjoy the show...

This week Daniel Freedman stops by the Cave for the first time to chat about his two recent Dark Horse books, “Kali” (illustrated by Robert Sammelin) and The Birdking (co-created with CROM). Daniel also shares with us his journey through various creative endeavours such as studying both fine art and commercial art, and how he...

This week Daniel Freedman stops by the Cave for the first time to chat about his two recent Dark Horse books, “Kali” (illustrated by Robert Sammelin) and The Birdking (co-created with CROM). Daniel also shares with us his journey through various creative endeavours such as studying both fine art and commercial art, and how he...

This week Dave and Eric dig into their respective treasure troves of comics and find some of those classic comic goodies that sometimes get overlooked. How many of their choices have you already read, plan to read, or are going to end up buying after we list our top ten? Tune in, their are definitely...

This week Dave and Eric dig into their respective treasure troves of comics and find some of those classic comic goodies that sometimes get overlooked. How many of their choices have you already read, plan to read, or are going to end up buying after we list our top ten? Tune in, their are definitely...

Dave is on the hot seat again as Eric asks him the tough questions. Alan Moore or Grant Morrison? The Punisher or Death Stroke? And the one that still has Dave talking to himself, Kravens Last Hunt or Born Again?

Dave is on the hot seat again as Eric asks him the tough questions. Alan Moore or Grant Morrison? The Punisher or Death Stroke? And the one that still has Dave talking to himself, Kravens Last Hunt or Born Again?

This week, Dave puts Eric in the hot seat for a “Random Questions” segment that take us into all kinds of fun territory. Whose art has grown on Eric the most over the years? What is the correct way to pronounce Superman’s foes name from the 5th dimension? Which freakish villains body would you rather...

This week, Dave puts Eric in the hot seat for a “Random Questions” segment that take us into all kinds of fun territory. Whose art has grown on Eric the most over the years? What is the correct way to pronounce Superman’s foes name from the 5th dimension? Which freakish villains body would you rather...

J.M. DeMatteis returns to the Cave to announce and discuss the launch of his first Kickstarter project, “The DeMultiverse”. The DeMultiverse consists of four separate all-new, all-different comic books written by J.M. DeMatteis with a different artist for each project to match the genre, style and tones of each book. Eric and J.M. dig into...

J.M. DeMatteis returns to the Cave to announce and discuss the launch of his first Kickstarter project, “The DeMultiverse”. The DeMultiverse consists of four separate all-new, all-different comic books written by J.M. DeMatteis with a different artist for each project to match the genre, style and tones of each book. Eric and J.M. dig into...

This week, Eric and Dave go through their wish lists and book recommendations for collections being released in November 2022! Which books have we had our eyes on for years, which ones will be our blind buys based on good word of mouth, and which ones do we recommend to you? Tune in to find...

This week, Eric and Dave go through their wish lists and book recommendations for collections being released in November 2022! Which books have we had our eyes on for years, which ones will be our blind buys based on good word of mouth, and which ones do we recommend to you? Tune in to find...

Adam Chapman and Eric take their annual trip to the Rogers Centre to catch a good ol’ fashion baseball game. This particular game happened to be a historic evening, but as always, Adam and Eric travel down some fun fandom related tangents and personal stories. This one is all about Cracker Jacks, beer, baseball and...

Adam Chapman and Eric take their annual trip to the Rogers Centre to catch a good ol’ fashion baseball game. This particular game happened to be a historic evening, but as always, Adam and Eric travel down some fun fandom related tangents and personal stories. This one is all about Cracker Jacks, beer, baseball and...

Dave and Eric meet up for a Speakeasy chat where they discuss a treasure trove of topics. This week, they look back on DC’s “Legends” mini series, discuss the power of 80’s X-Men, and what’s the secret to getting your kids into comics.

Dave and Eric meet up for a Speakeasy chat where they discuss a treasure trove of topics. This week, they look back on DC’s “Legends” mini series, discuss the power of 80’s X-Men, and what’s the secret to getting your kids into comics.

This week, Dave and Eric return for another top 10 list, this time counting down their favourite Avengers foes, and the some of the best stories that feature them. Who is the scariest villain? Who poses the biggest threat? Which atrocity was the most shocking? And who is the most redeemable? Tune in to find...

This week, Dave and Eric return for another top 10 list, this time counting down their favourite Avengers foes, and the some of the best stories that feature them. Who is the scariest villain? Who poses the biggest threat? Which atrocity was the most shocking? And who is the most redeemable? Tune in to find...

Adam Chapman returns to the Cave for another book of the month club, this time traveling through the cosmos to hang out with the gods of Asgard. This BOMC is both the ending of an era (DeFalco/Frenz) and the beginning of a new one (Ron Marz/Bruce Zick). How does it all hold together after 30...

Adam Chapman returns to the Cave for another book of the month club, this time traveling through the cosmos to hang out with the gods of Asgard. This BOMC is both the ending of an era (DeFalco/Frenz) and the beginning of a new one (Ron Marz/Bruce Zick). How does it all hold together after 30...