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Max Peterson and BirdJust in time for Pride: our first all-gay issue, and a whole lot of Carpe being Diemed!Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie continue to blow us away, Max discovers a love for Egon Schiele he didn’t know was there, and Bird isn’t sure what it is about Moore and Gebbie’s homoerotic erotica that’s got her hot and bothered, but boy (on boy) does it ever!If you like what we do and want to hear more, head on over to patreon.com/maxpeterson, where you can get Bonus Episodes, shout-outs on the show, and loads of other awesome…stuff!yes01:10:3755Chat-Man and Robin Episode 55: Lost Girls, Chapters 13 & 14fullAlan Moore and Melinda Gebbie continue to blow us away, Max discovers a love for Egon Schiele he didn’t know was there, and Bird isn’t sure what it is about Moore and Gebbie’s homoerotic erotica that’s got her hot and bothered, but boy (on boy) does it ever!If you like what we do and want to hear more, head on over to our Patreon Page, where you can get Bonus Episodes, shout-outs on the show, and loads of other awesome…stuff!Chat-Man and Robin Episode 55: Lost Girls, Chapters 13 & 14Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercing

Melinda Gebbie's "Sloth" Alphonse Mucha, "Au Quartier Latin," 1897 Melinda Gebbie's "Gluttony" Alphonse Mucha, "Chocolat Mexicain (Autumn)" 1896 Melinda Gebbie's "Lust" Alphonse Mucha, "Biscuits Lefevre-Utile," 1895 Melinda Gebbie's "Wrath" Alphonse Mucha, "Emerald," 1900 Melinda Gebbie's "Pride Alphonse Mucha, "Salammbo," 1897 Melinda Gebbie's "Avarice" Alphonse Mucha, "The Morning Star," 1902 Melinda Gebbie's "Envy" Alphonse Mucha, "Medee," 1890

Max Peterson and BirdThe sexual biome of the hotel Himmelgarten, Jungian psychology, and ravishment. Oh my.Part II of Max and Bird’s examination of Chapters 11 & 12 gets heated, as the unblinking Alan Moore and steady-handed Melinda Gebbie continue to pull no punches. Erotic, challenging, thought-provoking art of the highest order.A visual guide to the art we talk about at the end of the episode can be found at quillandfilmproductions.com. Find more, and support the show, by heading over to the www.patreon.com/maxpeterson!yes01:43:4154Chat-Man and Robin Episode 54 (Part I): Lost Girls, Chapters 11 & 12fullChapters 11 & 12 of Lost Girls. You must know the drill by now. It’s sexy. It’s thought-provoking. It’s one of the best comics we’ve read in ages and ages, and you should be reading it, too.We split the conversation into two parts this week. Part 2 has a visual guide to accompany it, which can be found HERE.The show wouldn’t be possible without the support of our listeners. If you’d like to be part of the engine that drives the comic book conversation, head over to the Q&F Patreon Page!Chat-Man and Robin Episode 54 (Part I): Lost Girls, Chapters 11 & 12Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercing

Max Peterson and BirdIn which our heroes discover a troubling trend, Melinda Gebbie adds lace, and Bird and Max diverge in an abstract wood.The controversy continues this week as Max and Bird dig into chapters 9 and 10 of Lost Girls, by Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie. The lines of taboo and erotica, of comics and fine art, continue to blur and blend…and the Two Together for the Long Haul disagree about the merits of abstract art and viscerally flowery writing!Chat-Man and Robin is a listener-supported podcast. If you like what we’re doing, and want to help us keep doing it, head over to www.patreon.com/maxpeterson ! Shout-outs on the show, full-length bonus episodes, and so much more!yes01:24:2853Chat-Man and Robin Episode 53: Lost Girls, Chapters 9 & 10fullThe controversy continues this week as Max and Bird dig into chapters 9 and 10 of Lost Girls, by Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie. The lines of taboo and erotica, of comics and fine art, continue to blur and blend…and the Two Together for the Long Haul disagree about the merits of abstract art and viscerally flowery writing!Chat-Man and Robin is a listener-supported podcast. If you like what we’re doing, and want to help us keep doing it, head over to our Patreon page! Shout-outs on the show, full-length bonus episodes, and so much more!Chat-Man and Robin Episode 53: Lost Girls, Chapters 9 & 10Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercing

Max Peterson and BirdIn which Max and Bird start reviewing a forthcoming Sex-Ed comic, and laugh their way through their nascent sexual experiences!Max and Bird dig into the first couple of chapters of Drawn to Sex: The Basics, wish that Erika and Matt could have taught their Sex Ed classes, and have one heck of a conversation along the way! Drawn to Sex: The Basics is 160 pages of sex education comics collected from the Planned Parenthood-sponsored series, Oh Joy Sex Toy! It explores the practical side of sex, from defining just what it IS, to protection, masturbation, and the ins-and-outs of doin’ it. www.drawntosex.com The Kickstarter ends on May 31st. Donate if you can: CM&R is way behind this comic, and every bit of support helps this and other comics like it get out into the world…and help the rest of us get it on!yes01:34:1652Chat-Man and Robin Episode 52: Drawn to Sex!fullMax and Bird dig into the first couple of chapters of Drawn to Sex: The Basics, wish that Erika and Matt could have taught their Sex Ed classes, and have one heck of a conversation along the way!Drawn to Sex: The Basics is 160 pages of sex education comics collected from the Planned Parenthood-sponsored series, Oh Joy Sex Toy! It explores the practical side of sex, from defining just what it IS, to protection, masturbation, and the ins-and-outs of doin’ it. www.drawntosex.comThe Kickstarter ends on May 31st. Donate if you can: CM&R is way behind this comic, and every bit of support helps this and other comics like it get out into the world…and help the rest of us get it on!Chat-Man and Robin Episode 52: Drawn to Sex!Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghtt

Max Peterson and BirdIn which our heroes handle a troubling, challenging turn in the story....Things take a bit of a turn this week as Max and Bird finally reach the chapters that ensured Lost Girls would be one of the most frequently-banned comic books of all time. Find out why such controversy swarms around this book, and exactly what Max and Bird think about one of the most challenging, difficult, and complex issues they've ever discussed. There's also martinis and tea, and a fun story about the time Max accidentally discovered a sex dungeon as a child. Footage at eleven. If you like the things we do, and want to hear more (namely, the uproariously fun IT CAME FROM THE SHORT BOX episodes), head over to patreon.com/maxpeterson, where you can find bonus content, get shout-outs on the podcast, and much, much more!yes02:03:0151Chat-Man and Robin Episode 51: Lost Girls, Chapters 7 & 8fullThings take a bit of a turn this week as Max and Bird finally reach the chapters that ensured Lost Girls would be one of the most frequently-banned comic books of all time. Find out why such controversy swarms around this book, and exactly what Max and Bird think about one of the most challenging, difficult, and complex issues they've ever discussed.There's also martinis and tea, and a fun story about the time Max accidentally discovered a sex dungeon as a child. Footage at eleven.If you like the things we do, and want to hear more (namely, the uproariously fun IT CAME FROM THE SHORT BOX episodes), head over to the Quill & Film Patreon page, where you can find bonus content, get shout-outs on the podcast, and much, much more!Chat-Man and Robin Episode 51: Lost Girls, Chapters 7 & 8Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercing

Max Peterson and BirdAnalysis and mojito-fueled appreciation of Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie's incredible Lost Girls continues!On the main show this week, the sleep-deprived perpetual slumber-partiers gush (both figuratively and literally) over chapters 5 and 6 of Lost Girls. Honestly, at this point we're just waiting for the cleverness and nuance to falter, or for the art to misstep even once. It just isn't happening. This book is incredible. ​​​​​​​In order to address the ever-expanding run-time of these episodes, I've posted the "IT CAME FROM THE SHORT BOX!" segment over on the Q&F Patreon (for free). In that segment, Bird and I talk Mad Magazine, Tales from the Crypt, and Cracked​​​​​​​, and have a grand old time with mint and lime.yes01:09:0050Chat-Man and Robin Episode 50: Lost Girls, Chapters 5 & 6fullOn the main show this week, the sleep-deprived perpetual slumber-partiers gush (both figuratively and literally) over chapters 5 and 6 of Lost Girls. Honestly, at this point we're just waiting for the cleverness and nuance to falter, or for the art to misstep even once.It just isn't happening.This book is incredible.In order to address the ever-expanding run-time of these episodes, I've posted the "IT CAME FROM THE SHORT BOX!" segment over on the Q&F Patreon (for free). In that segment, Bird and I talk Mad Magazine, Tales from the Crypt, and Cracked, and have a grand old time with mint and lime.Chat-Man and Robin Episode 50: Lost Girls, Chapters 5 & 6Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfilmproducti

Max Peterson and BirdIn which Max and Bird stop applauding and crying just long enough to talk about the Wonder Woman movie the world needs.Everyone in the world has been watching the wrong Wonder Woman movie. Feminist triumph? Professor Marston and the Wonder Women. Acting tour-de-force across the board? Masterpiece? See above. ​​​​​There's no way to sum up the praise Bird and Max have for this film. They recommend it unreservedly, to everyone. Beyond that: tune in, Mad Chatters!yes01:44:0649Chat-Man and Robin Episode 49: Professor Marston and the Wonder WomenfullEveryone in the world has been watching the wrong Wonder Woman movie. Feminist triumph? Professor Marston and the Wonder Women. Acting tour-de-force across the board? Masterpiece? See above.here's no way to sum up the praise Bird and Max have for this film. They recommend it unreservedly, to everyone. Beyond that: tune in, Mad Chatters!For bonus content and patron-exclusive episodes of Chat-Man and Robin, head to the Q&F Patreon!Chat-Man and Robin Episode 49: Professor Marston and the Wonder WomenComics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quill

Max Peterson and BirdIn which the Consistently Coupled Duo have a few nice things to say about Wonder Woman (2017), though not nearly as many as they'd like.By now you know: Wonder Woman was not our favorite movie ever. But we've got a few nice things to say about the flick, and a lot of them are in this second half of our marathon review of what should have been the feminist triumph of the century. Should have been, but fell short, and crashed into the sea.yes01:28:16Chat-Man and Robin Episode 48 (Part II): Wonder...Woman...?By now you know: Wonder Woman was not our favorite movie ever. But we've got a few nice things to say about the flick, and a lot of them are in this second half of our marathon review of what should have been the feminist triumph of the century. Should have been, but fell short, and crashed into the sea.Chat-Man and Robin Episode 48 (Part II): Wonder...Woman...?Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfilmpro

Max Peterson and BirdIt's the review you've all been waiting for, of the film we've put off watching as long as possible!Okay, okay! We'll talk about Wonder Woman (2017)! In the most-requested film review in the history of the podcast, Max and Bird perch in the ChatCave and ponder upon the perplexing success of the movie that has scores of cinemaphiles slavering. It's not all bad. The Amazons are great. Themyscira is fun. Chris Pine is funny. But...the best movie of the year? A Feminist triumph? A masterpiece? Part 1 of 2.yes01:00:40Chat-Man and Robin Episode 48 (Part I): Wonder Woman!Okay, okay! We'll talk about Wonder Woman (2017)! In the most-requested film review in the history of the podcast, Max and Bird perch in the ChatCave and ponder upon the perplexing success of the movie that has scores of cinemaphiles slavering.It's not all bad. The Amazons are great. Themyscira is fun. Chris Pine is funny.But...the best movie of the year? A Feminist triumph? A masterpiece?Part 1 of 2.For more Chattastic Chatter, head over to the official Quill & Film Patreon!Chat-Man and Robin Episode 48 (Part I): Wonder Woman!Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfilmproducti

Max Peterson and BirdDown the rabbit hole and straight on til morning...Max and Bird are back (and back on track)! First, a quick trip to the short box to read two one-shots. (We highly recommend Peter Milligan's The Eaters.) Then it's back to the main feature: a deep, nuanced dig into one of the best comics either of the Nuptualed Nerds has ever read: Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie's Lost Girls. The aesthetics sensuality, an appreciation of erotica, and exactly why Absinthe and Opium go so well together. All this and more: settle in, set your fountain dripping, and wait for the louche...yes01:43:4647Chat-Man and Robin Episode 47: Lost Girls, Chapters 3 & 4fullMax and Bird are back (and back on track)! First, a quick trip to the short box to read two one-shots. (We highly recommend Peter Milligan's The Eaters.)Then it's back to the main feature: a deep, nuanced dig into one of the best comics either of the Nuptualed Nerds has ever read: Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie's Lost Girls. The aesthetics sensuality, an appreciation of erotica, and exactly why Absinthe and Opium go so well together. All this and more: settle in, set your fountain dripping, and wait for the louche...Chat-Man and Robin Episode 47: Lost Girls, Chapters 3 & 4Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfilm

Max Peterson and BirdIn which Black Panther sparks a debate about cultural appropriation.Part II of our first flood of chat back in the Chat Cave. Mostly concerning movies, television, and a bumpy little debate about cultural appropriation...yes00:45:0246Chat-Man and Robin Episode 46: Long Haul Redux (Part II)fullPart II of our first flood of chat back in the Chat Cave. Mostly concerning movies, television, and a bumpy little debate about cultural appropriation...Chat-Man and Robin Episode 46: Long Haul Redux (Part II)Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.

Max Peterson and BirdWe're back, baby.The Not-Divorced Duo return with a vengeance! Max and Bird are back, and (slightly) more organized than ever. In their first episode back, the lawfully-wedded chums dig in to Chapters 1 & 2 of Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie's controversial graphic novel Lost Girls.yes01:37:2145Chat-Man and Robin Episode 45: Lost Girls, Chapters 1 & 2fullThe Not-Divorced Duo return with a vengeance! Max and Bird are back, and (slightly) more organized than ever. In their first episode back, the lawfully-wedded chums dig in to Chapters 1 & 2 of Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie's controversial graphic novel Lost Girls.Chat-Man and Robin Episode 45: Lost Girls, Chapters 1 & 2Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercing

As promised, here are trailers to all of the movies we reviewed this week, and the clip from Ti West's HOUSE OF THE DEVIL (2009) that we were talking about. Warning for the squeamish: "Are you not the babysitter?" is gory as hell!Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Trailer Beetlejuice Trailer House of the Devil Trailer ARE YOU NOT THE BABYSITTER?WARNING: Contains buckets of gore and fucking awesome practical effects! Drag Me to Hell Trailer

Max Peterson and BirdIn which Max determines LOGAN to be one of the best films ever made. Bird has reservations.A nerdy, gushing, loving, rapturous review of the best comic book movie ever made: LOGAN.yes02:06:12Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfil

Max Peterson and BirdTopics: The 13th Warrior, O Brother Where Art Thou, Penn and Teller: Fool Us, David Blaine: Real or Magic, the incredible comic Wild Blue Yonder, and that time Max almost cut his finger off!A marathon for our missed week! Max and Bird talk The 13th Warrior, O Brother Where Art Thou, and David Blaine: Real or Magic. Max waxes poetic about an incredible comic, the time he almost cut his finger off for the arts, and the most Metal Christmas Eve of all time!yes01:54:27Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp

Max Peterson and BirdReservation Road, Bo Burnam, a little rant on Hypersensitivity, and why The Reverend Horton Heat is God.Max and Bird talk Reservation Road, Bo Burnam comedy specials, Hypersensitivity and Extreme PC Culture, and end on a happy note.yes00:45:32Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://w

Max Peterson and BirdIn which our heroes move from one M state to another, discuss warrior women and weed!Max and Bird are coming back to Michigan! They discuss their reasons for moving back, as well as a future business venture, before diving into Max's weed anxieties, Judge Dredds new and old, The Scribbler, and The Killer Inside Me. Also: how Kate Beckinsale taught us to do shots (and so much more), warrior women and the Hollywood two-body system, and how much Max hates White Supremacists (spoilers: a lot).yes01:05:00Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://ww

Here are the links to:10 Actions, 100 Days Gumbo Pages and, finally, Rainfall Books, who are publishing my short story "Concerning the Mysterious Disappearance of Hubert Shaw and His Support Group: 'Life After Lovecraft: Surviving Eldritch Horror' ".The name of the Chapbook is E'Ch Pi El #11.I just did a quick test, and the ordering is a lot easier than I thought. The easiest way to order isn't through the site: you can just order straight through Paypal. You can purchase a copy for 8 GBP ($10.37); Paypal does the conversion automatically. Their email address is rainfallrecords@doramail.com. You just put "E'Ch Pi El #11" in the message section on Paypal and your shipping address. Voila! 

Max Peterson and BirdIn which the wedded warriors love ROGUE ONE, reading, and New Year's Resolutions...but hate Content Warnings for five minutes.Bird and Max cry their way through Rogue One, discuss the difference between nostalgia and modern mythology, and generally geek their brains out all over everything.yes01:12:55Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillan

Max Peterson and BirdMax and Bird remember Carrie Fisher, and talk about the importance of making powerful art.Max gets emotional, and Bird tries to keep steering the blubbering ship as the duo remember Carrie Fisher. Also: Max goes totally emo.yes01:01:41Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quil

If you were wondering what our impressions of de Kooning's women were...here they are: My personal favorite, as well as Exhibit A for why my wife is my best friend. Seriously, though, if you go look at the guy's stuff...she's SPOT ON. In case you wanted to go take a look at these total Choches (God, I hope that's not a racial slur) here's a few resources we found immensely helpful in researching the episode:Willem de Kooning, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Kazimir MalevichEdit (03/25/17): After this episode came out, the good folks at Artsy reached out to me to see if I minded posting a link pointing everybody to their lovely page on Pollock. I don't mind. Here it is: Artsy's Jackson Pollock PageAnd, as promised, the incredible art of these a-holes' much more talented wives:Elaine de KooningLee KrasnerWe also talk briefly about an artist named Käthe Kollwitz in this episode. If you have some time, I highly recommend taking the time to explore her art. It's some of the most hauntingly beautiful, stark imagery I've ever encountered.

If you want to know more about the art, artists, and movements we talked about in this episode, see the links below! A lot of them are to The Art Story, but other great resources are the official site of MoMA, and guggenheim.org.Emil Nolde, Die Brucke, German ExpressionismMan Ray, Dada, La Retour a la Raison (film)Alphonse Mucha, Art NouveauDonald Judd,This episode was a lot of fun to record, more than a little bit because when we were done, I felt like a real live adult. I felt like I knew something important; something more nuanced than the trash dunes of the pop culture wasteland. I felt like my shoes should be called "loafers," and suddenly longed for the smell of rich tobacco. I hope you all got at least a little of that.

Max Peterson and BirdIS coffee safer than crack? IS Loran Iris the coolest performance artist on Instagram? IS Penny Dreadful always going to make Max feel sticky? Let's find out!In which Max and Bird sit down to talk Dr. Strange, Penny Dreadful, Crystal Shops, and Tattoos. Bird gets a spot in an art show, and wall space in an awesome, nerdy gallery! Also: future dadaist cult figure Loran Iris. Also: A Christmas Carol: Hard Drug Edition!yes01:23:21Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.q

I know: it's a couple days late. My laptop was overheating, so I had to bring it to the repairman before I could cut and post the episode. We're back on schedule, though! Bird and I are recording Wednesday's episode tonight!Love you all,Max

Max Peterson and BirdIn Part II, Max and Bird go to the hilt into the world of extreme body modification. Let the squeamish be warned!Tattoos, genital piercings, pearling, teeth filing, tongue splitting, body suspension, eye dyeing, scarification, and other sundry body modifications too extreme to even list in the summary! Also: Bird tells the grossest story Max has ever heard!yes01:45:18Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercing

Couple things: The painting is called The Nightmare, but no, the term "nightmare" predates it by approximately forever. So, I was totally wrong.As far as the horrifying painter and the nightmarish sculptor I was talking about, I had to go digging through an ancient, humming external hard drive I haven't used since college to find their names. They're buried in the ether of the internet; luckily, I wrote a travel piece for The Drummond Island Digest back in 2010, in which I describe my excursion to the back-alley art gallery.The painter's name is Sereirrof, and his work is every bit as haunting as I remember. You can check out his website HERE.Here are some of his paintings: These Haunted My Dreams The Sculptor's name is Yoann Penard. I cannot recommend his work highly enough. In my opinion, he's one of the most talented and visionary artists I've ever encountered, and I've never forgotten the day I first experienced his work. Take some time and look through his website (above). I saw a lot of those sculptures while I was in France, and his new work is only getting better.

Sorry the episode went up a day late, but Wednesday was...well. You were there. You know what Wednesday was.Bad.

The link to the Coconut flour recipes is right HERE. Cook up a batch while you listen, and just try to be hungry when they're done!

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In case you haven't heard yet, Chat-Man and Robin is now on iTunes! You can subscribe HERE. We'd love it if you could rate and review us, to help us get a little heat and start climbing that ladder toward a wider audience!The music at the beginning and end of this episode is a demo from the O Dollam Lo-Fi Lullabies E.P. that I'm working on right now: I plan to start and end each episode with snippets as a little preview leading up to the release, which will be sometime in November or early December.

Bird and I sit down to our first podcast since moving to Maine! Please forgive the audio problems...we have enough recording gear to start recording again, but we don't have our full, sweet setup. We'll be tweaking and refining as the weeks go on, and I learn the new audio editing software. In the meantime:Bird and I talk wedding bells, horror movie ultra-marathons, and then play the most disgusting hypothetical game of Would You Rather of all time, as we gear up for the best Halloween season EVER.

Maxwell Peterson and Adam LoweTie-in to the Dead Poets Society film review on www.quillandfilmproductions.comA quick throwback to an old episode of the now-defunct MORNING WORD, where Adam and I talk about the death of Robin Williams.yes00:08:19Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfil

Max Peterson and BirdWrapping up the marathon pod from last week, Max and Bird talk BASIC INSTINCT and Marvel's television triumph!Basic Instinct, Marvel's "Daredevil" and "Jessica Jones" awesomeness, and a pledge to commentate MAD MAX: FURY ROAD.yes00:58:56Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfilmproductions.com/chat-man-and-

Here's the petition to change NMU's policy on students talking to other students about their feelings: Say No to NMU's Horseshit.

Max Peterson and BirdMax and Bird dive into the fray as the war between fat and skinny roars on. Things get real.Max and Bird talk politics, MMA, and the ongoing battle against the beauty standard. Full range of emotions, here, as Bird wins a major victory against unrealistic expectations placed on women.yes01:22:54Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercing

Max Peterson and Kate WilliamsMax and cousin Kate talk about the important issues...of Batman.In which we meet Kate Williams for the first time, talk Dark Knight Returns, Doctor Who, Deadpool, comics, the great Nerd War, and Nerd Tourism...and in which a new podcast is born.noComics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercing

Max Peterson and BirdThe Tied-Down Twosome talk MARLON and the final weeks (fingers crossed) leading up to the movie's festival submission season!Max and Bird get down to the nitty-gritty of MARLON's final weeks of post-production as the color grade nears completion, the soundtrack is mixed down, and funds for the festival run are frantically sought. Also, a review of Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, and...a new podcast?yes00:49:35Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercing

Max Peterson and BirdMax and Bird dig into the weird world of DMT.The opening salvos of what might be a life-long discussion of DMT. After that, Scott Snyder's mask slips, Grant Morrison's 'Nameless' takes us for a trip,. Then, political humor.yes01:34:55Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfilmpro

Max Peterson and BirdMax and Bird talk comics until Saga #27 takes them into deeper waters...A quick talk about comics leads our heroes into a deep exploration of feminism, physical conflict between men and women, the gender politics of abuse, and something they're utterly unqualified to talk about: parenting. And then back to comics, with the results to the Saga 2015 Reader Survey!yes01:44:17Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinght

Max Peterson and BirdMax and Bird snuggle up to commentate on Fede Alvarez's 2013 remake of EVIL DEAD.When our heroes sat down to record this commentary podcast, they didn't expect quite so many loud sounds of disgust directly into the mics. But that's how you know it's good: "Having sex or watching movies, sounds of disgust are the highest praise." That's what Max's Grandma always says.yes01:41:24Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp

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Max Peterson and BirdMax and Bird dive headlong into the dangerous depths of feminism...and Magick!An in-depth examination of Feminism prompted by the incredible B*TCH PLANET #1. Max's "fat voice" needs to be heard to be believed. After the guilt and the triumph have cleared, the duo dive down to the smoky depths of the occult as Max begins to explore the world of "nervous system events:" Grant Morrison-esque chaos magic! Bird plays Scully to his credulous Mulder.yes01:27:19Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfilmproductions.com/chat-man-and-robin/2015/3/4/chat-man-and-robin-episode-16-feminism-and-ske

Max Peterson and BirdMax and Bird are back, catching up on the best of February's comics...and how the mighty hath mis-stepped?Catwoman #38, Detective Comics #39, Justice League #39, Tooth and Claw #4, Wytches #4, Saga #25, Wicked + The Divine #7, Nameless #1, Bitch Planet #1yes01:08:49Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfilmproductions.com/chat-man-and-robin/2015/2/26/cha

Here's the clip we were talking about...fair warning: THE BELOW IS NSFW! (And you can even watch it in 1080 HD!) The Twisted Sitzer, just before his casting couch audition for Marlon. NSFW.

Max Peterson and BirdMax and Bird slug their way through a knock-down, drag-out fight about the forthcoming crop of comic book movies!In which our heroes completely forget to talk about drinking with Max's Mom, but DO manage to finish reviewing Weapon X (1991), then blaze through a large chunk of the comic book movies scheduled to come out over the next decade and love all over Wonder Woman. Why are DC's movies so broody, dark, and emo? Batfleck yea or nay? Will Marvel's movies ever stop being so much fun? Why does Bird hate Ant Man? Why are the dogs barking? Tune in! Find out!yes01:36:49Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfilmproductions.com/chat-man-and-robin/2015/1/26/uh8an8hd2eclwk0fc1bb8jbm9rf438

Max Peterson and BirdThe Definitely Married Duo talk roller derby, porn, adventurous sex, and work their way into the Collector's comics.Bird begins the process of joining a roller derby team, Max wants to talk about the unhealthy attitude toward sex in America, both of them talk sex (dirty, adventurous, laden with props, etc. etc.) in all its forms. A lot. There's a lot of sex here. Comics discussed: Weapon X (Barry Windsor Smith), The Mask (John Arcudi, Doug Mahnke), DMZ (Brian Wood, Riccardo Burchielli)...and WHO HAS THE BEST BAT-CHIN?yes01:42:26Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfilmproductions.com/chat-man-and-robin/2015/1/21/chat-man-and-robin-episode-12-dirty-sex-and-the-derby-dozen

Max Peterson and BirdWelcome to the strange and wonderful world of 90s comics, as Max and Bird sift through a huge thrift store find: 1,000 comic book treasure trove!An all-comics episode! The Wedded Weirdos talk their way through a massive acquisition of 90s comics, are blinded by holofoil variants, are befuddled by Rob Liefeld's pouch fetish and body dysmorphia, and generally love the excess of the boom-and-bust era of comic books. Also, FURRIES! Reviewed: Tooth and Claw #1 and 2, by Kurt Busiek and Ben Dewey. Justice League #37, by Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok. 300, by Frank Miller and Lynn Varleyyes01:16:32Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfilmproductions.com/chat-man-and-robin/2015/1/14/chat-man-and-robin-episode-

Max Peterson and BirdChat-Man and Robin meet Hardly Quinn and the Toker! A Christmas Special road show, recorded in Traverse City.Max and Bird sit down on Christmas Eve to talk with Bird's brother Alan and her sister-in-law Erin: creepy old men, trampolines, why Erin hates all movies, the dark origin of St. Nick, orgies, syphilis, and a slew of other holiday team-up goodness!yes01:40:47Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfilmproductions.com/chat-man-and-robin/2014/12/31/chat-man-and-robin-episode-10-hardly-quinn-and-the-toker

Max Peterson and BirdA Christmas Eve special! Max and Bird walk "the bases" and figure out intergalactic road trips.The Wedded Weirdos figure out "the bases," how roadtrips work in space, and figure out a better word for [EXPLETIVE]. Since we're pretty sure you can't write [EXPLETIVE] in a podcast description.yes01:45:23Comics,film,indie,horror,geek,culture,nerd,dark,humor,comedy,Max,Bird,humor,comic,books,relationships,Sex,sexuality,lgbt,gay,writing,art,literature,movies,counterculture,funny,graphic,novels,body,modification,tattoos,piercinghttp://www.quillandfilmproductions.com/chat-man-and-robin/2014/12/23/chat-man-and-robin-episode-9-luke-skywalkin-the-bases

For the record, Brian K. Vaughan is 38 years old, we didn't kill Trinity (though we seriously considered doing so), and if you need a last-minute Christmas present for the nerd in your life, you can't go wrong with any of these: Saga, Vol. 1 $8.35 Saga, Vol. 3 $10.05 Saga, Vol. 2 $9.48 Saga Volume 4 $12.43