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The RV'n Puerto Rican is back! We talked sports and how some people still aren't over the Guardians being the Guardians. We had some bonkers hardware issues that require T making magic happen via what is normally our travel gear. We do some news stories including white people wanting DEI when it comes to The Super Bowl Half-Time show. We then enjoy some Gabbin' With Gabe as he shares tales of almost getting into fights on the road. Tee caught Covid, yup, in 2025. We then head to Reddit for some AITA before sharing our entertainment recommendations and wrap with a little listener/viewer feedback. It's a great time and you're sure to enjoy it.See You Soon, Team SKiM Tatum | TAYREL713 | Lunchbox | LISTEN | RSS | Apple Podcast | Spotify | TuneIn | Bluesky | Amazon Music | YouTube | Email | Amazon Wish List | Merch | Patreon PHONE l 216-264-6311 #Cleveland #Ohio #LiveFromThe216 #GhostfaceKillah #Jadakiss #Run #ThePrettyToneyAlbum #Sports #ClevelandCavaliers #ClevelandGuardians #News #DEISuperBowl #LibraryBooks #Travel #Covid #Parenthood #Reddit #AITA #AppleTVPlus #Severance #DisneyPlus #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan #CommonSideEffects #FortniteAlternative Title – Karens in the Wild Type Shit (Type Shit) LinksHe bought an entire city street. Now Trenton wants it back…Super Bowl Halftime Show Complaints Focused on Lack of DEI for White PeopleThis Cincinnati Library book was returned nearly a century after its due date RedditAITA for Leaving My Own Birthday Dinner Because My Girlfriend Turned It Into a Proposal for Herself?AITA for telling my boyfriends kids to eat what's for dinner or don't eat at all?AITA? I yukked my wifes yum by accident.
This week, we're joined by Gibson Johns, host of the pop culture podcast Gabbin with Gib! Follow him on Instagram here.Subscribe to our Youtube!Join Nico's mailing list for 2025 tour datesLeave Listener Questions for next Boys Club AMAFind us on Instagram at @boysclubcomedy and @nicocarney @conorjanda
THIS AIN'T TEXAS, IT'S A TOUR!! In this week's episode, we saddle up for Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour announcement—giddy up, y'all! Then, since Raven has jury duty this week, we pow-wow about the chaos, snubs, and slays that await at the 2025 Grammys, unpack our Super Bowl hot takes (from the halftime show to the snacks), and sip all the tea on The Bachelor's Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell's breakup saga. Plus, we dive into our favorite show on TV, Traitors, because the drama is just too good. Get ready for laughs, opinions, and a sprinkle of petty—just how you like it. ⏰TIME CODES⏰ (0:08) FIRST THOUGHTS (0:33) BEYONCÉ FINALLY ANNOUNCES THE COWBOY CARTER TOUR (10:02) GABBIN' ABOUT THE GRAMMYS (17:06) SUPERBOWL 2025 VIBES (23:50) BLAKE LIVELY/JUSTIN BALDONI COURT DATE SET (28:35) THE BREAK UP SAGA OF MATT JAMES & RACAEL KIRKCONNELL (39:22) TRAITORS RECAP [EPISODE 6 - ***WARNING: SPOILERS***] (51:07) FINAL THOUGHTS Follow Blake: @blakerackley Follow Raven: @iamravendawson To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVVnhe6Es3kFxV18W2oLrur6m3c7Lwl6- Follow Blake- Instagram: @blakerackley TikTok: @itsblakerackley Threads: @blakerackley Twitter: @itsblakerackley Follow Raven- Instagram: @iamravendawson TikTok: @iamravendawson Threads: @iamravendawson About REWIND: The Podcast: Hosted by the dynamic duo Raven Dawson and Blake Rackley, REWIND: The Podcast is your ultimate time-traveling experience through the coolest corners of pop culture. These two besties, whose friendship blossomed while reminiscing the golden era of flip phones and mixtapes, bring you the juiciest discussions on everything from today's hottest hits to the OG classics that shaped our childhoods. With their infectious energy and encyclopedic knowledge of all things rad, Raven and Blake serve up a weekly dose of nostalgia mixed with the latest trends. Whether they're dissecting iconic movie moments or geeking out over the newest tech gadgets, REWIND guarantees a wild ride down memory lane that'll leave you craving more. So grab your avocado toast and your AirPods, because this podcast is about to become your new obsession.
I know, I am sorry, I left you to start 2025 without me but I am BACK! Honestly this is one of those hot mess episodes where I just catch you up on my life and we get ready for the new year!
AYKI correspondent Emily joins us for the inaugural episode of "Gabbin with Emily". Emily and Shadwick breakdown every angle of the arrest and indictment of the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy (and Brother Love). Be sure to follow the AYKI News Feed for the most insightful coverage on Instagram!@andyouknowitpod@wickd_out@tinam3dinaAYKIPOD@gmail.com
The Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3) is an organization in Ohio that helps indie comic creators. As you will hear on this episode of The PVDcast, C3 is not just for Ohioans. New Jersey creator, Jeremy Fuscaldo, stops by to chat with me. We talk about joining C3, his participation in the recent C3 anthology, his project, Amelia Enmity and more. Check out this conversation that contains one unique outsider perspective! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
Episode Notes The name of this week's special guest should sound quite familiar, particularly to those of you in the Louisville area! This name is Cindi Sullivan, and she spent over two decades answering Kentuckiana's lawn and gardening questions on WHAS Radio's "Living Better", as well as WAVE TV's "Listen Live". Cindi now serves as Executive Director for a nonprofit known as "Trees Louisville". Take a seat as we converse about her life-long passion for the great outdoors, the highlights of her career in radio/television broadcasting and beyond, and the history/mission of her nonprofit. Cindi will also tell us how we can ensure a prosperous future for Trees Louisville through our generous support. Her enthusiasm is simply contagious . . .and to learn even more about Trees Louisville, click here to browse the website: https://www.treeslouisville.org/. Find out more at https://blabbin-in-the-bluegrassblabbi.pinecast.co
Salutations, nephews! We're back for another week with an exciting guest! Nelson from What's Left of the South joins us to chat "Traffic Jam". Excellent times were had!Check out all things What Left of the South HERE: https://linktr.ee/wlotspodSubscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.youtube.com/@HillKingsPodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.comScreenshots courtesy of: https://fancaps.net/00:00 Theme Song00:29 Chattin' & Gabbin'08:35 This Week In Arlen23:00 Episode Recap1:26:28 The Alley1:30:35 Hill King Segment1:34:15 Outro Goofs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ooh boy, do we got an ep for you this week, Nephews! We're gabbin' season 2, episode 15: "Three Days of the Kahndo". Bobby & Connie d*m3stic t3rr*rism, Kahn almost get Hank killed/arrested, Peggy druggles smugs, and Luanne gets some underground Mehican makeup.Subscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.instagram.com/hillkingspod/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@HillKingsPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.comScreenshots courtesy of: https://fancaps.net/00:00 Theme Song00:29 Chattin' & Gabbin'03:00 This Week In Arlen19:10 Episode Recap1:14:40 The Alley1:19:50 Hill King Segment1:22:10 Outro Goofs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've got a juicer for you this week, nephews! We're joined by the BROTHER-NEPHEW, Kyle Covey to chat season 2, episode 14: "I Remember Mono". Kissing, ostrich meat, pig-gasms, and much, much more!Kyle's Links!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatswhatptsaid/Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMXVH8WB?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_H34AGJQ5ZKH7704Z0HX1&language=en-USSubscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.youtube.com/@HillKingsPodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillkingspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.comScreenshots courtesy of: https://fancaps.net/00:00 Theme Song00:29 Chattin' & Gabbin'07:58 This Week In Arlen21:34 Episode Recap1:24:27 The Alley1:29:00 Hill King Segment1:34:32 Outro Goofs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hoo boy! Back again, nephews!This week, we're chattin' snow, propane, and gettin' chilly! It's Snow Job!Go subscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF8g96pJfgKOXmz7Mj_1xiASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillkingspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.comScreenshots courtesy of: https://fancaps.net/00:00 Theme Song00:29 Chattin' & Gabbin'03:18 This Week In Arlen18:45 Episode Recap1:11:05 The Alley1:15:31 Hill King Segment1:18:13 Outro Goofs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Praise Be! We're back with an all-time King of the Hill Classic this week, nephews!This week, the boys chat about season 2, episode 12: "Meet The Manger Babies". Chris gets quizzed on the 10 commandments again, we do a deep dive on Luanne's vocals, and of course we've got This Week in Arlen + The Alley segments for ya!ENJOY!Go subscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF8g96pJfgKOXmz7Mj_1xiASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillkingspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.comScreenshots courtesy of: https://fancaps.net/00:00 Theme Song00:29 Chattin' & Gabbin'04:10 This Week In Arlen17:49 Episode Recap1:18:02 The Alley1:23:03 Hill King Segment1:25:17 Outro Goofs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah, everyone!This week, the boys chat about season 2, episode 11: "The Unbearable Blindness of Laying". We've got some great tangents and some hilarious discoveries in the one. PLUS, Chris gets quizzed on the 10 commandments for some reason!Go subscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.youtube.com/@HillKingsPodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillkingspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.comScreenshots courtesy of: https://fancaps.net/00:00 Theme Song00:29 Chattin' & Gabbin'05:29 This Week In Arlen18:14 Episode Recap1:07:44 The Alley1:11:38 Hill King Segment1:14:02 Outro Goofs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sorry we're late, nephews!!!This week, we're joined by Rusty and Mike from BWAA! to chat season 2, episode 10: BOBBY SLAM. Do we have beef with our new friends? Stay tuned 'til the end to find out!We talk all things 9-11, Titanic, Wrestling, and the 90's. Enjoy!Go subscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.youtube.com/@HillKingsPodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillkingspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.comScreenshots courtesy of: https://fancaps.net/00:00 Theme Song00:29 Chattin' & Gabbin'06:46 This Week In Arlen25:16 Episode Recap1:15:54 The Alley1:20:38 Hill King Segment1:25:09 Outro Goofs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is the episode late? Yes!Is it a good episode of King of the HIll? Depends on who you ask!I (Brad) have been traveling for work, so apologies for the late one, Nephews. This week, the boys cover episode 9: THE COMPANY MAN. Burt Reynolds is in this one!Go subscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI-xCYw7TisApple Podz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillkingspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.comScreenshots courtesy of: https://fancaps.net/00:00 Theme Song00:29 Chattin' & Gabbin'04:10 This Week In Arlen20:12 Episode Recap1:09:00 The Alley1:15:00 Hill King Segment1:17:14 Outro Goofs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Patsy and Ashes are back to talk about one of their favorite characters of the year so far, Pinkzilla! That's right, the newest iteration of Godzilla from this year's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire! They discuss how he became pink, why it's significant, and both the scientific and aesthetic reasons behind the new design! They also give you their favorite examples of Godzilla's iconic atomic breath (or electric vomit, as someone calls it). All this, plus a new battle and a slew of upcoming topics to discuss on this week's episode! Dead of Winter Tickets! Find out more at https://throwdown-thursday.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/throwdown-thursday/af2d274e-d916-4e00-baa0-91a3b8d55f42
Ho boy, we're on a roll, hey?? Nephews, we're here for an eighth week in a row to chat episode 8 of season 2: "The Son That Got Away". Screenshots courtesy of: https://fancaps.net/Go subscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI-xCYw7TisApple Podz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillkingspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.com00:00 Theme Song00:29 Chattin' & Gabbin'06:34 This Week In Arlen17:06 Episode Recap1:02:25 The Alley1:06:20 Hill King Segment1:09:14 Outro Goofs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to GABBIN&GAMES LIVE. G&GL is a free wheelin', shoot the shit, chat heavy version of the show. Lots of call ins and chat interactions. Some people love that kind of show, some hate it. But I dig it and it seems enough other folks do too. Proper GABBIN&GAMES continues as it has been as of late: pre-recorded, no audience, no interaction other than write ins, phone calls, and the occasional interview. Thank you! :) And please, lemme know what ya think! :) JAFFE!
Howdy, Nephews!Guest alert! This week, we're joined by Thomas and Kevin from the Oops, All Segments Podcast to discuss Season 2, Episode 7: The Man Who Shot Cane Skretteburg. It's a real hoot!Go check out our new pals:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/kevinramberran/Thomas: https://www.instagram.com/thomastolesfakeaccount/Oops, All Segments Pod:https://www.instagram.com/oopsallsegments/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oops-all-segments/id1651866023https://www.youtube.com/@oopsallsegmentsWhat We Do In The Basement:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-we-do-in-the-basement/id1552947049Screenshots courtesy of: https://fancaps.net/Go subscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI-xCYw7TisApple Podz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillkingspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.com00:00 Theme Song00:29 Chattin' & Gabbin'08:10 This Week In Arlen25:20 Episode Recap1:16:22 The Alley1:22:50 Hill King Segment1:11:53 Outro Goofs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guess what?!?! We're BACK for another week. This week, we talk male-modeling, Brad's husky past, and Chris gets quiz'd.Screenshots courtesy of: https://fancaps.net/Go subscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.youtube.com/@HillKingsPodApple Podz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillkingspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.com00:00 Theme Song00:29 Chattin' & Gabbin'04:00 This Week In Arlen13:50 Episode Recap1:06:22 The Alley1:10:05 Hill King Segment1:11:53 Outro Goofs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Break out them hand-dug-american-worms, Nephews! We're here to talk about a real ~catch~ of an episode this week.Screenshots courtesy of: https://fancaps.net/Go subscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.youtube.com/@HillKingsPodApple Podz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillkingspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.com00:00 Theme Song00:29 Chattin' & Gabbin'04:56 This Week In Arlen17:00 Episode Recap1:02:12 The Alley1:08:25 Hill King Segment1:12:34 Outro Goofs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
OOGIE BOOGIE, Nephews!This week, the lads get nostalgic about the Halloween of yore and chat all about Season 2's Halloween Special!Screenshots courtesy of: https://fancaps.net/Go subscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.youtube.com/@HillKingsPodApple Podz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillkingspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.com00:00 Theme Song00:29 Chattin' & Gabbin'02:34 This Week In Arlen14:18 Episode Recap50:00 The Alley54:13 Hill King Segment56:56 Outro Goofs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Howdy, Nephews!We're back for another episode!This week, the boys chat about Season 2, Episode 3: "Arrowhead". We talk about getting cucked, Chris being a daddy, and learn tons of tasty tidbits.Go Check Out BWAAA! a King of the Hill Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bwaaa-a-king-of-the-hill-podcast/id1607885828Go subscribe on all of our other channels!YouToob: https://www.youtube.com/@HillKingsPodApple Podz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ls1a1i...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillkingspod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hillkingspod?...You can email us your questions at hillkingspod@gmail.com00:00 Theme Song00:29 Chattin' & Gabbin'06:14 This Week In Arlen18:02 Episode Recap57:00 The Alley01:00:13 Hill King Segment01:03:36 Outro Goofs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to a new episode of "Gabbin&Games", where we dive deep into the latest news and trending topics in the world of gaming.
We close out our season on writer/artist Keith Giffen with a look at another of his creator-owned series: Trencher. Trencher is another crack of the "Lobo" type -- a hyperviolent cynical tough guy who takes missions in which he has to kill lots of people. Trencher is less of a satire than Lobo -- and the world is more specific. He is a reincarnated soul who must hunt down other reincarnated souls. A Blade Runner of reincarnated people. And his targets tend to be ludicrous: a guy whose super power is controlling his nose hairs, someone who can vomit with pinpoint accuracy, and Elvis Presley split into four bodies (a la Superman, after his early 90s "death.") HIs art is different yet AGAIN -- looking like a combination of late 80s Giffen and Geoff Darrow. A fun, specific biting series that deserved more time -- a fitting end to our study of a great storyteller.
We go back towards the beginning of Keith Giffen's career, when he was "just" an artist. Specifically we examine his work with writer Paul Levitz on the 1983 Legion of Super-Heroes story "The Great Darkness Saga." This 5-issue story showed The Legion facing super powerful "shadow villains" who seemed to be clones of people from the distrant past. When it's revealed to be Darkseid --- it was one of the first times a character from Jack Kirby's New Gods came into the DC proper in a major way. The story was also epic in scope, had huge surprises and full of great character moments. Though it's more traditional than much of Giffen's later work, it's masterfully done. We assume Giffen was helping with the plotting here (he would soon be credited as a co-plotter on upcoming issues). We can see Keith learning lessons he would apply in the Annihilation mini-seres that we covered two episodes ago. His art is very traditional in this story, though we see a few glimpses of the abstract experimental style that he would adopt in a few years.
Three beauty bosses open an aesthetic collective and today we chat with one of them! Meet Gabby, owner of Woodbury Wax Bar and co-owner of The Aesthetic Collective in Oakdale, MN. Come fox around with us while we talk marketing, business models, salon suites and more! You can find Gabby at IG:woodburywaxbar and her podcast, Wax Bar After Hours on Spotify. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebrowfox/support
We continue our Keith Giffen coverage with a look at the creator-owner property he did in the 2000s, Hero Squared. Keith did this with his Justice League collaborator J.M. DeMatteis. J.M. was kind enough to be on this episode! We ask JM about Keith in general, his collaboration with Keith and then we get into the series Hero Squared. Hero Squared is the story of Milo Stone, an unproductive aspiring filmmaker who learns that his alternate universe self is a superhero. As the series progresses, the characters -- the two Milos -- talk argue and cooperate with each other as they become friends. There's lots of humor, action and commentary on the superhero genre as we go. And this was long before multiverse fever ran through the comics industry!
Keith Giffen does mainstream crossover event, and does it well. Here we cover the 2006 epic war story that is Annihilation. The brainchild of editor Andy Schmidt along with Giffen, this story features the "cosmic characters" in the Marvel lineup. Galactus and Silver Surfer? You know it. Thanos. Of course. Rohan? Yep. And a star turn for the main villain, who is not much of a surprise when you think about the title of this series. This series also leads very directly to the creation of the modern Guardians of the Galaxy. But back to cosmic folks: Giffen's writing is fun and crisp and tells an epic tale. But for the real gem, we suggest the Drax mini-series that preceded the main event.
What if a superhero acted mostly like Bugs Bunny? We now take you to another Milksop favorite: The Heckler. Though it was cancelled after only six issues because of low sales, The Heckler has always been a beloved cult favorite, espeically for fans of Giffen. Kevin has loved this series since it first came out! Will didn't read it until after Kevin raved about it for the 100th time or so, but he also respects it. The Heckler is a superhero with no specific powers, origin story or explanation. What we are told is he is the owner of a diner in Delta City, who is tired of the various mob gangs running his town. There is humor in this story, a remarkably rich world, a demanding narrative style and generous helpings of meta jokes. The Milksops think Keith had Steve Ditko on his mind with The Heckler, but they do tend to think that about everyone. Join us for this deep dive into a commercial flop, critical darling - The Heckler!
Part ultraviolent anti hero, part parody of ultraviolent anti hero, Lobo was a phenomenon. Originally a side character in the Omega Men, this creation of Keith Giffen went on to become one of the more recognizable characters in the DC universe. In the 90s, he led his own books and made appearances everywhere. He even showed up in the kid-friendly tv show The Adventures of Superman, which is sort of like the gang from Clockwork Orange showing up in Scooby-Doo. We look at the four issue self-titled mini-series from the 1990s. We like him, and appreciate that even this mainstream hit (kinda) has lots of Giffen weirdness and demanding story wrapped around him. Email us at screwitcomics@gmail.com and make sure to join the #screwitinstapush
In the series finale, former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi joins us to discuss his long career in baseball and how it has intertwined with Gibby's and John Arezzi. Our final Gabbin' with Gibby is a compilation of our previous guests talking about their love for the city of Toronto. And Gibby himself returns for a final toast to all of our dedicated listeners.
We continue looking at the career of writer/artist Keith Giffen. This week we look at his "Legion of Super-Heroes: Five Years Later" story. Starting from their creation in the late 1950s, the Legion of Super Heroes stories were sunny and optimistic. After all, these were teen heroes in the future who had been inspired by the (relative to their time) ancient story of Superman. Giffen had even been an artist and sometimes plotter of a run on this title in the early 1980s. But in 1989, Giffen led the characters into a big tonal shift. "Five Years Later" sees the team broken up, demoralized, often refusing their superhero names. The world has become dystopian, with an evil police state running things. A huge shift, and a fascinating and great story. We cover the first issue of this run.
ESPN Baseball Analyst Tim Kurkjian joins John Arezzi to discuss the Blue Jays' offseason plans after failing to land Shohei Ohtani - who might the Jays be targeting via free agency as well as in the trade market? Best of Gabbin' with Gibby revisits great moments from previous episodes featuring past and present Blue Jays broadcasters. Toasting the Blue Jays ace as he steps up for Toronto!
We begin our examination of acclaimed comics writer/artist Keith Giffen. Perhaps most famous as a co-creator of the 1980s run of Justice League (the "B players" era), Giffen also either created or massively influenced: Lobo, Legion of Super Heroes, Rocket Raccoon (and kinda sorta Guardians of the Galaxy), the modern Blue Beetle and much more. This episode, we're looking at Ambush Bug. Specifically a 4 issue mini series that came out in 1985. The Bug knew he was in a comic, made very inside baseball references to the comics industry, and was a hit with the young Milksops. Ambush Bug stories aren't just funny, they are ambitious comics that jump around different genres, skip around in time and space, refuse to hold the reader's hand --- all the while being genuinely funny. The Bug brought out the maverick in Giffen, and this mini series is a genuine joy. Email us at screwitcomics@gmail.com
MLB.com Insider Keegan Matheson joins John Arezzi in the Lead Off to discuss the conclusion of the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. How close were the Blue Jays to landing the coveted free agent? And what are their plans C, D, & E now that he and Juan Soto are off the board? This week's Best of Gabbin' with Gibby looks at memories from the wildly successful 2015 Blue Jays team that flirted with a World Series berth. Then we roast an erroneous report and toast out title sponsor.
John Arezzi catches up with Steve Phillips at the MLB Winter Meetings to talk about Shohei Ohtani and the possibility that he could become a Blue Jay. What other teams are still in the running and what does the Toronto bid have going for it? Gabbin' with Gibby is a compilation of some of the best interview clips from our show's history focusing on Gibby as a manager. Stories and tidbits from Josh Donaldson, Cito Gaston and Bo Bichette are included. Then it's time to toast a very worthy Hall of Fame selection.
Gibby addresses his history with the New York Mets and a potential future position with that organization. Former Blue Jay Devon Travis is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about how he found out he made the team, playing for Gibby, living life with gratitude and coming from an athletic family. Roast and Toast salutes our namesake and his bright future!
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Gibby and Arezzi examine the first 2 games of the World Series, predict the final outcome and revisit the Daulton Varsho trade. Duane Ward is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about the 30-year anniversary of the Jays' 1993 championship, his relationship with Tom Henke and swap too many stories to possibly list here... you'll have to listen! Then, we roast a broadcaster for backing down from a bet, and toast a player making playoff history!
Gibby tells John Arezzi about what it was like to be the Blue Jays manager in the offseason during 3 different regimes, Cito gets HOF consideration and a wild ALCS game 5! Then, former Jays pitcher Marco Estrada is "Gabbin' with Gibby to discuss his career path, developing a change-up and getting so close (twice) to a no-hitter. In Roast and Toast, Gibby roasts an over-the-top homerun celebration and toasts a pioneer's achievements.
It wasn't pretty but the Blue Jays qualified for the post-season. John & John discuss if the team can go on a run and if the matchup with Minnesota plays into Toronto's strengths. Baseball Insider Steve Phillips is Gabbin' with Gibby. He breaks down the bracket, the Blue Jays bullpen and makes some bold predictions. Then we roast a player who doesn't want fans in the stands and toast a goal achieved.
Gibby and John Arezzi look at a great week for the Blue Jays taking 2 of 3 from both the Yankees and the Rays. They are on the precipice of a playoff berth with 6 games remaining. Gabbin' with Gibby welcomes legendary Jays' manager Cito Gaston to discuss the pressure players and managers feel at this time of year and the origins of his "Cito" moniker. Then we roast an insensitive gift and toast a former Jay's late-season comeback.
Gibby and John Arezzi with tales from the Blue Jays Rollercoaster. In this episode: examining the remaining schedule and the mental and physical toughness it takes to succeed through the final games of the stretch drive. Then, Blue Jays' rookie Spencer Horwitz is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about being a part of a playoff drive in the big leagues and how nice it is to have familiar faces from Buffalo among his teammates. Finally, we roast tiebreakers and toast a bat whisperer.
John and John break down a great week that ended with a tough loss, KK's post-game celebration and the unfortunate Alek Manoah situation. Gabbin' with Gibby welcomes Dan Shulman to talk about his unique career path, the strength of the Blue Jays' pitching and some memorable calls in his career. Then we roast a guy who didn't want to be on the mound and toast a guy who really did.
Gibby weighs in on the Jays' remaining schedule, Babe on the bench and Vladdy Jr. under the microscope. Then, Justin Smoak is Gabbin' with Gibby to discuss late bloomers on the '15 and '16 teams, and why he felt like there could be a fight every game. Roast and Toast looks at a first pitch gone wrong and a new member in the 30/60 club.
Gibby breaks down a tough week for the Jays who are losing ground in the Wild Card race. How big a concern are injuries? Should Davis Schneider be playing every day? Is the schedule in the Jays' favour? Legendary slugger Carlos Delgado is Gabbin' with Gibby to chat about life after baseball, how he developed as a hitter and breaks down his 4-homerun game in 2003. Then we roast some Angels fans and toast a walk-off for the ages.
John & John discuss scoreboard watching as playoffs approach, Bo's return, DeJong's demotion and Manoah's uncertain status. Jays' rookie Davis Schneider is Gabbin' with Gibby to tell tales of his whirlwind ascension, unusual career path and the glove he "borrowed" from a lost and found. Roast and Toast looks at a rookie's lost keepsake and a record-breaking hitting stretch.
Gibby reflects on an amazing weekend in Toronto celebrating José Bautista going into the Blue Jays Level of Excellence and if the lasting effects of the ceremony might boost the 2023 squad. Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker is Gabbin' with Gibby to discuss the importance of creating relationships with his players and the incredible depth of the current pitching staff. Then we roast an orange bird and toast a blue one.
John & John discuss the Jays' sweep in Boston and the unreal debut of Davis Schneider before baseball insider Ken Rosenthal joins to expand on those topics and break down the aftermath of the MLB trade deadline. Jays legendary slugger José Bautista returns to Gabbin' with Gibby in advance of his induction to the Blue Jays' Level of Excellence on Saturday. He and Gibby examine the ups and downs of his colourful career path and how Toronto eventually became his home away from home. Roast & Toast honours the passing of a long-time Blue Jays photographer.