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Feathers and Foes is the 1st podcast dedicated to the DC comic, Birds of Prey. Ashford, along with some other co-host, are covering all of the Birds of Prey comics, starting with the one shots and mini-series.

Ashford and Mark


    • Aug 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 184 EPISODES

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    Feathers and Foes Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 1:33


    Feathers and Foes, a Birds of Prey podcast, is moving to www.thehuntresspodcast.com and the Batgirl/Huntress Podcast Feed in your pod catchers.  See you there!

    Episode 165: Oracle The Cure 2 & 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 51:05


      Feathers and Foes concluded our discussion about the 3 part story of Oracle vs. Calculator, Oracle as a solo character, and the future of Feathers and Foes for the rest of 2021.   Write to us at wrightonnetwork@gmail.com  

    Episode 164: Oracle - The Cure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 46:25


    Barbara Gordon is back in Gotham!  But with Gotham at war, the Calculator on the loose, and the threat of the Anti-Life Equation, Barbara is at her wits' end trying to find The Cure! 

    Episode 163: Issue 127 (The End of Volume 1 of #BirdsofPrey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 69:57


    Mark, Laurel and Ashford discuss the last issue of volume 1 Birds of Prey.  Is this the End?  Not by a long shot.  25 years ago, Birds of Prey was introduced to the world.  May Feathers and Foes be good custodians to the property. Write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.com  

    Episode 162: Vegas and Villains

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 48:07


          The Birds of Prey Podcast talk the furthering adventures of Birds of Prey.  Black Canary is back as well as the steaks.  Write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.com Twitter @feathersandfoes wrightonnetwork@gmail.com  

    Episode 161: Birds of Prey 123 and 124

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 62:21


      The Feathers and Foes crew talk the run up to the conclusion of the Syndicate.  Although we are in the digital age, the analogue villains are still amongst us.  The showdown is going down in this double feature podcast.  Let us know what you think by writing to us at wrightonnetwork@gmail.com www.wrightonnetwork.com Twitter @feathersandfoes

    Episode 160: Birds of Prey 121 & 122

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 56:23


    The Bird Watchers, Mark, Laurel and Ashford, talk new school, old foes, and hi-tech villains.  Let us know what you think.  E-mail us at wrightonetwork@gmail.com      

    Episode 159: Birds of Prey 119 & 120

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 57:56


    The Birds move out west to tech land, setting up show and spying on Black Canary?  From dealing with Gizmos to transformers (YEP), the Birds of Prey are facing conflicts of the new world.  Can new team members and technology help the Birds of Prey against these new and old protagonist?  Tune in. Please e-mail us at wrightonnetwork@gmail.com www.wrightonnetwork.com     

    Episode 158: Club Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 55:25


    Mark and Laurel discuss the Dark Side Club tie in for issue 118 of Birds of Prey.  With Black Alice looking vicious on the cover, there is no surprise that she and Misfit exchange a few words while trying to sort out their unfortunate predicament.  Please write to us at wrightonnetwork@gmail.com  We would love to know what you think about this issue.  We are also on Twitter @feathersandfoes Thank you for spending some time with us! 

    Episode 157: Killer Queen Shark & Head Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 50:55


    Feathers and Foes, brought to you by the Wright On Network, is back to talk about two Birds of Prey issues, placing our favorite characters in compromising situations.  The gang, Ashford, Mark, and Laurel, struggled with the subject matter, but with the moderating craft of Laurel, Feathers and Foes pulled through in the end.  Write to us at wrightonnetwork@gmail.com 

    Episode 156: Underneath the Skin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 47:53


    Zinda Blake is on a mission to bring some sort of final justice to Killer Shark, who is carrying out the legacy his grandfather started, which is quite horrific.  Also, Black Alice is in town.  Is it room for both she and Misfit?  Yes.  A whole-hearted yes.   Write to us at wrightonnetwork@gmail.com

    Episode 155: Shark Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 49:39


    Feathers and Foes are back to talk Birds of Prey.  Zinda is visited by someone from her past, and someone from the past visits Barbara.  Bar Fights, tough love, and hijinks are all in this episode.  Check us out and write to us at feathersandfoes@gmail.com      

    Episode 154: The Blackest Sea

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 50:13


    The Feathers and Foes trio discuss Superman, a mission gone haywire, and the darkest of vengeance.  Let us know what you think of this issue.  Did you like the direction of the book?  Do you think Superman was out of line when he confronted the Birds?  Let us know at www.wrightonnetwork.com or on Twitter @feathersandfoes  

    Episode 153: Harley Quinn & the Birds of Prey (DC Black Label)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 45:02


    Mark and Ashford discuss DC Black Label's Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey 4.  

    Episode 152: Warrior Wake of Zinda Blake

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 45:41


    Mark, Laurel, and Ashford discuss the grieving process with a one, Zinda Blake, aka, Lady Black Hawk.  In the books of the New Gods, Death of the New Gods, Big Barda dies, which is where this comic, issue 112 of Birds of Prey, opens up.  This sad, grieving, romp is something the 3 podcasters are having a hard time dealing with as far as the story telling.  Write in to us at feathersandfoes@gmail.com or www.wrightonnetwork.com  

    Episode 151: Meet Calculator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 43:11


    Feathers and Foes are back to discuss the return of Calculator, the awesomeness of Barbara Gordon, and missing conventions due to Covid 19.  Be safe out there.  We love you all, dearly.  Thank you for listening to our show.  

    Episode 150: Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey Book 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 43:50


    Mark and Ashford discuss the going ons in Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey.  What do you think about the Black Label series.  Write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.com  

    Episode 149: Living with Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 70:25


    Feathers and Foes discuss Living with Sin.  Black Canary went out of the country to train with Lady Shiva for about a year.  When she returned to the states, she brought a young girl, who was supposed to lead a life of violence, but Dinah chose to liberate her from that potential, dreadful lifestyle.  If things were heavy enough for Dinah, Oliver Queen pops the question to her.  Moreover, the league of Assassins are after Sin to lead their charge.  Tune in as we discuss issues 1-4 of this mini-series. Please e-mail us at feathersandfoes@gmail.com or write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.com    

    Episode 148: Fan Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 37:22


    In Tony Bedard's second issue, we get a Huntress Showcase, which makes Ashford rather happy.  Mark and Laurel weigh in on the conversation as well.  So misguided youth are will to hurt the lives of others to break out their incarcerated idol, The Atomic Skull.  Oracle has gone through her list of operatives she's used in the past, but all are not available, which leaves Barbara Gordon with The Huntress.  And boy does the Huntress truly deliver. Write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.com  

    Episode 147: Stone Cold Knockout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 44:11


    Mark, Laurel, and Ashford discuss a stern conversation between Barbara and Dinah on whether or not marrying Green Arrow is a good idea, Misfit being perhaps a Pokeman hater, and the wonderful art of Nicola Scott.  Join the conversation by writing us at feathersandfoes@gmail.com @FeathersandFoes on Twitter or www.wrightonnetwork.com  

    Episode 146: Swan Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 50:57


    A Swan Song, but don't worry, Feathers and Foes will continue, as well as Birds of Prey the comic.  Although, we are saying good-bye to definitive Birds of Prey writer, Gail Simone...for now.  She will be back.  But for now, we are entering a new era of Birds of Prey.  But for now, let us celebrate this memorable, legendary run.   Write to us at www.wrightonetwork.com or feathersandfoes@gmail.com  

    Episode 145: Encased in Glass

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 46:49


    Feathers and Foes discuss the parting of the ways, a cold war between Spy Smasher and Oracle, and the finale of a two issue Battle Royale.   www.wrightonnetwork.com  

    Episode 144: Birds of Prey 106 Storm Front

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 38:54


    Mark, Laurel, and Ashford discuss the Brew Ha-Ha that happens in this book.  Huntress is maturing into a leadership role in our very eyes, Oracle is trying to take her team back from Katarina, AKA, Spy Smasher, and the resurrection of Ice.   Write to us at the www.wrightonnetwork.com  

    Episode 143: Permafrost

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 54:44


    Mark, Laurel and Ashford discuss a weird, Russian backstory, the return of Ice, and the Secret Six.  Did we mention how much Ashford loves the Huntress?  Give us a listen.  Write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.com or on Twitter at @feathersandfoes  

    Episode 142: The White Water: Chrystal Ascension

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 49:04


    Mark, Laurel, and Ashford discuss the new story arc, where the Birds are now taking orders from Spy Smasher, who is no Black Canary.  No Judo Master or Misfit, but we still have Big Barda and Huntress with the heavy lifting.  Many thrills and surprises packed in this one issue.  

    Episode 141: Truth or Dare

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 53:45


    A conclusion to Blood and Circuits story is provided, but the rise of Spy Master is only beginning.  Has the Oracle lost it all?  Will we every see Dinah again in a Birds of Prey book?  Is Misfit actually going up against Big Barda like the cover suggests?  Tune in, please.  And write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.com or www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork.  

    Episode 140: Blood & Circuits (Freedom of Motion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 42:42


    Laurel, Mark and Ashford discuss this ongoing saga of the Birds getting held up at the Mexico/California border, Babs facing off with top flight reporter Lois Lane, and Misfit causing all kind of chaos.  Please write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.com  

    Episode 139: Blood & Circuits 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 45:16


    The Birds are still trying to escape Mexico and Spy Smasher!  As Oracle goes toe to toe with Spy Smasher over the phone, she receives a surprise visit by Lois Lane.  Towards the end of the issue, the Birds find themselves in yet another predicament.  The plot thickens on this side of the 100 mark.  Please write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.com  

    Episode 138: Harley Quinn and the Birds of Prey 2 (Black Label)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 44:53


    More bonker-ness with Harley Quinn.  She gives Renee Montoya and the Cops the slip, robs the her ex-boyfriend, the Joker, and now she is heading towards Wayne Manor.  Where is this story going?  Write to us at feathersandfoes@gmail.com Visit the website, www.wrightonnetwork.com    

    Episode 137: Blood Circuit 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 46:14


    Issue 100 of Birds of Prey volume 1.  Join us as we celebrate this milestone issue, which not only include our regulars, but a slew of interesting guest stars who are trying to make the cut.  Gail Simone writes two stories, one packed with action, the other filled with heart.   Please, write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.com Thank you for listening.  

    Episode 136: Head Hunt Part 4: Class Dismissed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 50:51


    Laurel, Mark, and Ashford come together to discuss issue 99, where Black Canary leaves the group, the mystery Batgirl is still and mystery, and The Huntress has come a long way...and now she's home.  We want to hear feedback from you, the listener.  Write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.com  

    Episode 135: Birds of Prey Black Label #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 65:51


    Whoa!  New Birds of Prey brought to you by DC's Black Label.  Yep, violence, foul language, and no Barber Gordon.  What could go wrong, right?  Ashford and Mark try to make sense out of the direction and choices made in this book.  Write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.com/  We would love to hear your thoughts on this book!  

    Episode 134: Headhunt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 46:54


    Feathers and Foes are here to discuss Headhunt 3, where old/new villains are back, and a new Batgirl????  Join us and solve the mystery of this mystery woman.  Write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.com and become a patreon at www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork 

    Episode 133: The Piper Must Be Paid 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 47:41


    The Battle for Black Alice...and against.  The Birds of Prey are trying to save Lori's soul, while the Society, Talia Al Ghul, Felix Faust, and Cheetah, are trying to resurrect one to recruit her for Black Alice's awesome power and abilities.  Will the Birds be able to help?  And is Barbara Gordon's Batgirl back?????

    Episode 132: The Piper Must Be Paid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 50:32


    Black Alice is back in Birds of Prey, but the reunion isn't honky dory.  Black Canary and Sin are fully reunited to the flock known as Birds of Prey.  Listen to our episode as we discuss the opening to a new story arc! 

    JLMay 2020: JSA Tie-Ins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 78:39


    JLMay 2020 is finally here.  Ashford and Laurel of the Wright On Network are here to discuss the JSA tie-ins to the Countdown to Infinite Crises.  Within the tie-ins are the Day of Vengeance mini-series and the O.M.A.C. Project mini-series, which Laurel and Ashford will discuss briefly while covering the fantastic Justice Society of America!    

    JL MAY PROMO (JSA TIE INS)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 1:57


    Here is the promotional audio for our participation in JL May.  Please give it a listen.  

    Episode 131: A Cup of Human Kindness Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 43:49


    The Feathers and Foes gang come together to discuss the finale to Progeny, a Gail Simone story arc where Black Canary ascends, and the rest of the Birds come together one year later. Write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.com Twitter @feathersandfoes  feathersandfoes@gmail.com www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork  

    Episode 130: Stolen Inferno

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 47:43


    The Black Canary and Lady Shiva are still doing the Freaky Friday/Hero Swap as Dinah is across the world, walking in the steps that was once Shiva's.  And in Gotham, Shiva and the gang are trying to track down the medical doctor who has the health records of many super criminals.  Oh, forgot to mentioned this shady doctor has been kidnapped by Prometheus.  The Prometheus who took down the Justice League in Grant Morrison's JLA.  Plot thickens.  

    Episode 129: Progeny 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 40:16


    The crew, Laurel, Ashford, and Mark, discuss the fast romp/Black Canary ascension of the 2nd installment of Progeny by Gail Simone.  H.I.V.E. is after the Birds of Prey and over on the other side of the world, Black Canary is living in Lady Shiva's shoes, and they hurt like hell.  One Year Later, but the threat is right now! e-mail us at feathersandfoes@gmail.com or on Twitter @feathersandfoes.  www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork.com www.wrightonnetwork.com  

    Episode 128: Progeny Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 51:04


    365 days later, the Birds of Prey returns, well...sort of.  Yes, the Oracle, Zinda, and the Huntress are busy in Gotham, but Black Canary is across the globe. Now don't worry, the Jade Canary is filling in for her.  Now, I should mention the Jade Canary is Lady Shiva.  Yep, she's substituting for Dinah while she is being...initiated???  

    Episode 127: No Sleep Till...GOTHAM!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 47:26


    Harley Quinn lost her woman, her family, and perhaps, her mind?  Returning to Gotham to confront those who destroyed her home/business and family.  But as you might imagine, things don't go as plan.  

    Episode 126: Donor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 43:34


    The gang at Feathers and Foes discussed this one shot issue by guest writer Jim Alexander as well Jimmy Palmiotti on inks and Bradley Walker on pencils.  Huntress is trying to be the best Bird she can be, yet Oracle is not straight up with her concerning this mission.  Twists and Turns are throughout this issue.  Write to us at feathersandfoes@gmail.com  

    Episode 125: 100 Page Giant

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 57:29


    This Birds of Prey special is so...special, 32 pages just wasn't enough.  Heck, 80 pages wasn't enough, so DC decided to go with a smooth 100.  A good mix of stories, featuring Black Canary, Huntress, Barbara Gordon, and Harley Freakin' Quinn.  For 4.99 one can't go wrong.  Go pick this up and read every story.  So worth it.  Contact us at www.wrightonnetwork.com or feathersandfoes@gmail.com Oh, and of course, we are on Twitter @feathersandfoes    And...we are on Spotify! 

    Episode 124: Perfect Pitch 4/5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 54:15


    The Perfect Pitch saga comes to an end with Death Stroke coming on the scene to play the end game to Calculator's plans.  In addition, Batman is trying to put an end to Huntress's operation in bringing down the mob.  Will The Oracle acquiesce to Batman's demands distrust Helena Bertinelli?  Write to us at feathersandfoes@gmail.com

    Episode 123: Perfect Pitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 59:28


    The Birds may be meeting their match in this third part of the saga! 

    Episode 122: The Perfect Pitch 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 58:27


    Mark and Ashford discuss part two of the story arc, Perfect Pitch by Gail Simone.  Black Canary is reconciling any prior bad blood, Barbara Gordon is anticipating a new lease on life, and Helena Bertinelli is seeking her birthright, reaching Capo status.   Find other episodes of Feathers and Foes: A Birds of Prey Podcast at www.wrightonnetwork.com Write to us at feathersandfoes@gmail.com or Twitter @featherfoes. Become a patreon of the podcast at www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork

    Episode 121: Perfect Pitch 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 59:31


    Oh boy.  The Game is On, indeed.  The Calculator can not rest till he discovers who this Oracle character is...and when he does rest, he dreams of capturing the Oracle.   Helena Bertinelli is going deep undercover, setting up best laid plans by making herself a Capo, which can have her take down organized crime from the inside. And Black Canary is working on herself, being in the moment with her team, while looking forward, apprehensively, to resolve some loose ends with a prior relationship. Give us a listen.  Write to us at feathersandfoes@gmail.com or on Twitter @feathersandfoes  

    Episode 120: A Wakeful Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 61:43


    Gail Simone pieces together what seems like 3 vignettes, but the separate narratives are actually part of the same story, following our favorite heroes in comics, Oracle, Black Canary, The Huntress, and Zinda, Lady Black Hawk.  Moving to a new city, settling scores, and introducing themselves are much harder than what any of them imagine.  To new Beginnings!  Cheers!  

    #BirdsofPrey Podcast #119

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 59:40


    The long story arc of Barbara Gordon being infected by the Braniac "virus" has come to its conclusion, thankfully.  And a showdown in Gotham.  Yep, Black Canary has called in Wild Cat, Savant, Creote, Connor Hawke, Richard Dragon, and...The HUNTRESS!  Will they be able to defeat the famed martial arts Bros. and stop a drug shipment into Gotham?  Tune in as Ashford, Mark, and Laurel discuss issue 85, volume 1.  

    #BirdsofPrey Episode 118: Knock Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 61:17


    Helena has left the Birds of Prey to be her own point person, only to discover that the Oracle had been working the angle the whole time.  And Barbara Gordon is also trying to make things right by smoothing things out with Helena before dealing with a major life choice regarding her health.  Oh, Dinah has to recruit a small army to take on "The Brothers".  Please e-mail us feathersandfoes@gmail.com  

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