Podcast appearances and mentions of Jake Smith

Saturday's 3-1 win for the Blues over Millwall at The Den is reviewed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Tom Malley. John Mousinho's post-match comments are aired too before the panel then begin to look forward to Pompey's next Championship encounter away at Wrexham on Tuesday night.

 On this week's Musky 360 Podcast, Jake Smith from Smity Baits joins Steve Paul and Jay Esse with plenty of musky fishing input. Lure choices in seasonal musky fishing scenarios, tuning your Baits and more musky fishing information from the years of guiding on the water in Northern Wisconsin.  

Jake Smith and Pepe Lacey deliver reaction to Portsmouth's 3-1 victory over Charlton Athletic at The Valley, the club's first midweek away win since November 2023. Saturday's trip to The Den is also previewed by the duo, accompanied by Millwall fan Will Scott and David Howes' pre-match interview with Pompey head coach John Mousinho.

There was no issue with the playing surface at Fratton Park on Saturday, however it did host another Championship defeat for the Blues, which is picked apart by Jake Smith and Kevin Stokes. The post-match interview with Portsmouth boss John Mousinho from the weekend's game against Sheffield United features, as does a review of Pompey Women's loss at Newcastle United and a preview of Tuesday's trip to Charlton Athletic for the men.

Pompey's next Championship encounter against Sheffield United at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Mark Magee and Andrew Barnard. Stateside Blades fan Chad Jarvis also provides his thoughts ahead of the game at PO4 after the panel deliberate other topics such as the EFL's proposed changes to the Play-Off structure and the submission of Portsmouth's 25-man squad for the remainder of the season.

Reflection on Pompey's 1-0 defeat to Preston North End at Deepdale with Jake Smith and Sam Macey. Then, Andy Chandler enters the studio to reveal the 2 chosen charities that will have vital funds raised for by the 2026 ‘Walk The Island' team.

Helped by Tom Malley and Brendan Tuttiett, Jake Smith presents a discussion covering all of the latest Portsmouth Football Club news. Tuesday night's postponed Fratton Park fixture against Ipswich Town is spoken about, as is the Blues' late Deadline Day business, Leicester City's points deduction and the upcoming weekend's Championship schedule.

Jake Smith returns to the hotseat and, with the help of Alex Fletcher and Mark Coates, is tasked with reviewing the Blues' 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at Fratton Park. The panel also discuss the latest transfer news in preparation for the 7pm deadline before then looking ahead to Tuesday night's rearranged home match against Ipswich Town.

Henry Deacon sits in for Jake Smith and is joined by Kevin Stokes to review Sunday's 1-1 draw between Portsmouth and Southampton at Fratton Park. The pair also react to the post-match thoughts of Blues head coach John Mousinho and discuss the latest transfer murmurings.

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A full preview of Sunday's South Coast Derby at Fratton Park delivered by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and David Howes. Alfie House from the Daily Echo and Pompey head coach John Mousinho also help look ahead to the highly-anticipated clash with Southampton, but not before the panel review Wednesday night's 1-1 draw with Watford at Vicarage Road.

Saturday's win for Pompey over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough is dissected by Jake Smith, Jay Clements and Joe Wood. The trio then look ahead to the Blues' next Championship fixture away at Watford and listen to David Howes' pre-match interviews with Ebou Adams and John Mousinho.

Jake Smith is joined by Tom Malley and Reece Hawkins to preview the Blues' Championship next match against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. Express FM's pre-match interview with head coach John Mousinho, sourced by David Howes, features on the show as the panel react to that and the loan arrival of Millenic Alli from Luton Town.

With the help of David Howes and Dean Adams, Jake Smith picks apart Portsmouth's FA Cup Third Round defeat to Arsenal. Prior to that match being reviewed, the panel kickstart the show by reflecting on Pompey Women's loss at Southampton in the WSL 2 on Saturday evening. Both head coaches, Jay Sadler and John Mousinho also feature!

A look ahead to Pompey's FA Cup Third Round tie against Premier League leaders Arsenal at Fratton Park with Jake Smith, James Wilson and Pepe Lacey. Saturday night's South Coast Derby in the WSL 2 is also previewed by the panel, with Blues head coach Jay Sadler lending his thoughts ahead of the match at St Mary's.

Message us!In this episode of our WPCares series, host Emily Landry sits down with Jake Smith and Stephen O'Dell, President and Vice President of Neighbors Eden Project in Midland Texas. Their organization is one of the first recipients of a grant from the Whitley Penn Philanthropic Fund. What started as a family outing inspired by YouTube lawn care videos has grown into a grassroots nonprofit making a meaningful impact across Midland, Texas.Check out episode #1 of the series now: https://www.whitleypenn.com/2025/10/23/whitley-penn-talks-inside-the-whitley-penn-philanthropic-fund/Topics Discussed:Grassroots launch of Neighbors Eden Project in April 2024Day in the life of a weekly volunteer sessions fostering community, friendship, and impactWhat are Neighbors Eden Project using the sum of money from the Whitley Penn Philanthropic Fund on?Fill out this form to have new episodes sent right to your inbox! Follow Whitley Penn on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X for more industry insights and thought leadership!

Matchweek 26 of the 2025/26 Championship season is reviewed by Jake Smith and Sam Macey. Chief sports writer at the Portsmouth News, Neil Allen is also invited on to the show to discuss the step-by-step events leading up to the postponement of Pompey's home game against Ipswich Town.

Jake Smith and Joe Wood dissect the New Year's Day thumping of Portsmouth by Bristol City at Ashton Gate. Then, with the help of Alex Jones from the East Anglian Daily Times, the panel look forward to the Blues' opening home fixture of 2026 against Ipswich Town on Sunday.

The final episode of The Football Hour for 2025 is presented by Jake Smith in the company of David Howes and Andrew Barnard. Monday night's incredibly dramatic victory over Charlton Athletic is picked apart by the trio, who then preview Pompey's visit to Bristol City on New Year's Day with the help of opposition supporter Jack Buchanan.

Reaction to Pompey's Boxing Day stalemate with Queens Park Rangers delivered by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Mark Coates. Then, with the help of Charlton Athletic supporter Tom Arch, the team look ahead to Monday night's meeting with The Addicks at Fratton Park, Portsmouth's final match of 2025.

Portsmouth's Boxing Day clash with Queens Park Rangers at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Clive Whittingham. The panel begin by reflecting on Saturday's 1-1 draw with Derby County at Pride Park and then Chair of Trustees for the Pompey History Society, Colin Farmery comes on to talk about the £25,000 target that has recently been reached to acquire Peter Harris' title-winning medals.

Jake Smith calls upon Tom Malley and Chris Parsons to help preview Saturday's Championship match between Derby County and Portsmouth at Pride Park. Blues head coach John Mousinho also features, as does Kirsty Roxanne's latest opposition piece. Nicolas Schmid's contract extension and reports linking Spurs loanee Yang Min-hyeok to a permanent move to Real Madrid are discussed too.

Pompey's comeback victory over Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park is analysed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Brendan Tuttiett. The panel also discuss Márk Kosznovszky's influence off the bench, the latest regarding Regan Poole's recovery and Sunday's FA Cup Third Round defeat for the Portsmouth Women at Bristol City.

A full review of the Blues' midweek defeat to Swansea City with Jake Smith and Danny Thompson. Then, with the help of rival supporter James Marsh, the duo look ahead to Saturday's clash with Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park. Kirsty Roxanne's pre-match interview with John Mousinho also features, as does Jake's latest chat with Pompey Women head coach Jay Sadler, who previews Sunday's trip to Bristol City in The FA Cup.

In the company of Kevin Stokes, Jake Smith talks all things Portsmouth Football Club, including Saturday's abandoned Championship match at The Valley and the Blues' next fixture against Swansea City. John Mousinho's pre-match interview also features alongside the post-match thoughts of Hannah Coan and Jay Sadler following Pompey Women's 1-1 draw with WSL 2 leaders Charlton Athletic at Westleigh Park on Sunday.

Jake Smith got his first NFR go-round win, taking top honors in Round 2 of the 2025 Finals with Douglas Rich.Smith and Rich turned in a 3.9-second run for $36,667.95 a man. After the round, they unofficially moved to fourth in the world standings with $194,087.46 and $183,337.45, respectively.They join The Short Score to talk about their win.___This episode is brought to you by Oz Ona Hot Streak,, the Nebraska-raised stallion built for both AQHA gold and NFR pressure. Oz is the 2019 AQHA Jr. Heading World Champion, a top-ten heeler, and the first stallion with that title to rope inside the Thomas & Mack. During the NFR, Solo Select is offering $500 off every Oz breeding. Lock your contract in at SoloSelectHorses.com or by calling Madison at 940-580-0156.

Jake Smith got his first NFR go-round win, taking top honors in Round 2 of the 2025 Finals with Douglas Rich.Smith and Rich turned in a 3.9-second run for $36,667.95 a man. After the round, they unofficially moved to fourth in the world standings with $194,087.46 and $183,337.45, respectively.They join The Short Score to talk about their win.___This episode is brought to you by Oz Ona Hot Streak,, the Nebraska-raised stallion built for both AQHA gold and NFR pressure. Oz is the 2019 AQHA Jr. Heading World Champion, a top-ten heeler, and the first stallion with that title to rope inside the Thomas & Mack. During the NFR, Solo Select is offering $500 off every Oz breeding. Lock your contract in at SoloSelectHorses.com or by calling Madison at 940-580-0156.

Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Tash Everitt look ahead to the weekend's Championship meeting between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth at The Valley. Kirsty Roxanne's latest opposition feature and David Howes' pre-match interview with Blues head coach John Mousinho are also included and there's talk regarding Pompey Women's next WSL 2 match at Westleigh Park.

Balanced debate and discussion with Jake Smith, Mark Coates and Graham Butterworth, who collectively provide reaction to Pompey's most recent defeat to Bristol City at Fratton Park. Andy Moon's post-match interview with Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho also features on the show and there's the return of the monthly ‘Around The World' feature, showcasing the biggest football stories from across the globe in November!

The Blues' midweek defeat to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane is picked apart by Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Joe Wood. Then, with the help of Robins fan Dave Featherstone, the panel look ahead to Saturday's lunchtime clash with Bristol City at Fratton Park. Kirsty Roxanne's pre-match interview with Pompey head coach John Mousinho also features.

Kevin Stokes accompanies host Jake Smith in the studio to help reflect on the Blues' 3-1 Championship victory over Millwall at Fratton Park. There's also a review of the Pompey Women's League Cup win over West Ham United before, with assistance from Blades fan Josh Chapman, the panel then look ahead to Wednesday night's encounter with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Jake Smith is joined by Joe Wood and Chris Chapman to look ahead to the return of Pompey's men from the latest international break. Saturday's Championship clash with Millwall at Fratton Park is previewed by the panel and there are also pre-match interviews with defender Regan Poole and coach John Mousinho, sourced earlier in the week by David Howes.

Reacting to Pompey's WSL 2 defeat at Birmingham City on Sunday, Jake Smith is joined alongside Kirsty Roxanne and Charlie Sinclair, who were also at the match at St Andrew's. There's also a replay of the latest episode of ‘Past Chimes' with Richard Atkins-Greig and the Pompey History Society, on which the life of former Blues player, manager, director and vice-chairman Bob Blyth is remembered with input from author Mick Comben and Bob's great grandson, Andrew Hind.

Portsmouth's next WSL 2 fixture away at Birmingham City is previewed by Jake Smith with the help of broadcast journalist Dean Adams and head coach Jay Sadler. Thursday night's victory for England over Serbia at Wembley is also reviewed by the panel, who guide you through the final international break of 2025 with debate, opinion and listener interaction.

Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Absolute Batman 2025 Annual by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer James Harren, Dave Stewart Meredith McClaren Superman Red and Blue 2025 Special by Paul Dini, Mike Andolfo, Arif Prianto Michael Walsh Dan Abnett, Caitlin Yarsky, Alex Guimaraes Rainbow Rowell, Cian Tormey, Romulo Fajardo Jr Marvel Cloak or Dagger 1 by Justina Ireland, Lorenzo Tammetta, Andrew Dalhouse Expatriate X-Men 1 by Eve Ewing, Francesco Mortarino, Raul Angulo Marvel Rivals: King in Black by Paul Allor, Nico Leon, Dee Cunniffe Undeadpool 1 by Tim Seeley, Carlos Magno, Guru eFX X-Vengers 1 by Jason Loo, Sergio Davila, Aure Jimenez, Rain Beredo Marvel Zombies Red Band 1 by Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, Jan Bazaldua, Erick Arciniega Marvel Unlimited It's Jeff Halloween Special 4 by Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru Dark Horse Synthetics 1 by J. Michael Straczynski, Tony Parker Dynamite Cheetara World Breaker 1 by Nate Cosby, David Cousens, Roshan Kurichiyanil, Arancia Studio Disney Villains Maleficent Volume 2 1 by Paulina Ganucheau, Theo Stultz Supernatural 1 by Greg Pak, Eder Messias, Thyago Brando IDW Godzilla vs. America: Kansas City 1 by Buster Moody, Ludwig Olimbo Freddie E. Williams II, Buster Moody, Andrew Dalhouse Kyle Strahm, Jake Smith, Valentina Pinto Kyle Strahm, Baldemar Rivas, Heather Breckel Return to Sleepy Hollow 1 by Casey Gilly, Savanna Mayer, Dearbhla Kelly Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2025 by Kenny Porter, Michael Shelfer, Maria Keane, Ronda Pattison Mad Cave Dick Tracy Halloween Special 1 by Alex Segura, Michael Moreci, Chantelle Cermak, Emiliana Pinna, Mark Englert, Warnia Sahadewa Oni Cult of Lamb: Schism Special 1 by Alex Paknadel, Troy Little Vault Barbaric: The Black Knight 1 by Michael Moreci, Guilherme Balbi, Fabi Marques OGN Countdown: Indoor Kid by Mat Heagerty, Lisa DuBois-Thompson Paw and Order Vol 2: The Case of the Sleeping Artist by Jason Platt Limelight: Curtain Up on Poetry Comics by Renee LaTulippe, Chuck Gonzales Night Chef: An Epic Tale of Friendship With a Side of Deliciousness by Mika Song Red Threads by ila Nguyen-Hayama Three Thieves: The Captive Prince vol 3 by Scott Chantler Rhiannon by Kiara Brinkman by Sean Chiki Additional Reviews: Jessica Jones by Kelly Thompson, Mattia de Iulis Hulk Gray It: Welcome to Derry ep2 Hazbin Hotel S2 ½ Frozen Operation Puffin (Lego Special) Twisted Wonderland Shelby Oaks Smile Sunny Side Down News: Top 50 sales October 2025, Sebastian O by Morrison returning to Vertigo, new Sorcerer Supreme announced, Southern Bastards optioned for Hulu, two more seasons of King of the Hill coming, Marvel event Armageddon coming from Chip Z, Mummy 4 incoming, 2029 release date for K-Pop Demon Hunters 2. Mechwest picked up by a studio Trailers: Stranger Things, 7cream, Man on the Inside s2, Seven Dials Comics Countdown (29 Oct 2025): Absolute Batman Annual 2025 by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer; James Harren, Dave Stewart; Meredith McClaren Feral 17 by Tony Fleecs, Tone Rodriguez, Trish Forstner, Brad Simpson Radiant Black 38 by Kyle Higgins, Joe Clark, Marcelo Costa, Rod Fernandes Superman Red and Blue Special 2025 Paul Dini, Mike Andolfo, Arif Prianto; Michael Walsh; Dan Abnett, Caitlin Yarsky, Alex Guimaraes; Rainbow Rowell, Cian Tormey, Romulo Fajardo Jr Imperial 4 by Jonathan Hickman, Iban Coello, Federico Vicentini, Federico Blee Mortal Thor 3 by Al Ewing, Pasqual Ferry, Matt Hollingsworth Runaways 5 by Rainbow Rowell, Elena Casagrande, Roberta Ingranata, Dee Cunniffe TMNT 2025 Annual by by Kenny Porter, Michael Shelfer, Maria Keane, Ronda Pattison Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six 3 by Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, Travis Hymel, Bill Crabtree Dick Tracy Halloween Special by Alex Segura, Michael Moreci, Chantelle Cermak, Emiliana Pinna, Mark Englert, Warnia Sahadewa  

Alongside guests Mark Coates and Graham Butterworth in the studio, Jake Smith goes over the Blues' 3-2 defeat away at Hull City. The post-match thoughts of John Mousinho from the MKM Stadium also feature before the panel move on to discuss another dramatic WSL 2 victory for the Pompey Women.

Jake Smith and Brendan Tuttiett review Wednesday night's goalless draw between Portsmouth and Wrexham at Fratton Park. Hull City supporter Joe Collins also joins in with the conversation to help the panel look ahead to Saturday's Championship clash with the Blues at the MKM Stadium. David Howes' pre-match interview with Johnny Mousinho also features.

This week the ACP take on the gods themselves... in comics that is! From pantheons, mythologies, beliefs and the view of superheroes, its a fascinating look at a vast subject. Joining the trio this week is Sam Hardacre (Splorers) who also catches everyone up on his own prolific comic journey and recommend stuff you should be reading in the future! Great stuff to check out: Hellbreaker, Pat Mills, Ian Ashcroft, Ken Reynolds,  Vyper: Red Shadow, Killtopia: Phantoms, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, Big Shoulders, Robowolf, Jake Smith, Dead Gremlin Comix, Three Point Perspective, Otherkin, Mahoneys, Hardline Comics, Junked, Black Ink Comix, X-O Manowar, Alien Books, The Strange Tales of Oscar Zahn

Assisted by Ian Chiverton, Jake Smith reviews Portsmouth's 4-0 Championship defeat away at Birmingham City. They then discuss Pompey's dramatic WSL 2 victory over Crystal Palace at Westleigh Park before being joined by Tomi Caws, host of ‘This Week in Wrexham' on the Men In Blazers network, to look ahead to Wednesday night's clash involving the Blues and The Red Dragons at Fratton Park.

Pompey's next Championship outing away at Birmingham City is previewed by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Mark Coates. Opposition supporter Paul Delves also provides his thoughts ahead of the game at St Andrew's after David Howes' pre-match interviews with captain Marlon Pack and head coach John Mousinho.

Jake Smith is joined alongside Kevin Stokes and Pepe Lacey to assess where it all went wrong for Pompey against Stoke City at Fratton Park. We also hear the post-match thoughts of head coach John Mousinho before taking a look at what else happened up and down the English football pyramid over the weekend.

A comprehensive review of the Blues' midweek defeat to Coventry City at Fratton Park with Jake Smith and David Howes. Then, with the help of Potters fan Rori Thomas, the panel look ahead to Saturday's lunchtime kick-off in the Championship involving Portsmouth and Stoke City.

We've all been there—reaching for things we hope will fill us up, only to find ourselves still thirsty. Maybe it's scrolling for connection, working for validation, or shopping for satisfaction. These "broken cisterns," as Jeremiah calls them, can't hold what we're really longing for. But here's the beautiful truth: God offers us something better—a spring of living water that never runs dry. And when we drink from that source, something amazing happens. The grace we receive doesn't just stay inside us; it flows out through our lives in meaningful ways. We were literally created for good works—not to earn God's love, but to express it. The work we do, the character we build, the fruit we produce—it all becomes an overflow of being loved and filled by the right Source. So the question isn't whether you're perfect or have it all together. The question is simply this: Where are you going when you're thirsty? Because what we turn to shapes not just our own lives, but everyone watching. And when people see us drinking from living water, they start to wonder where they might find it too.

With the help of Joe Wood, host Jake Smith goes over the events of Pompey's 1-1 draw away at Leicester City. The Blues' midweek meeting with unbeaten league leaders Coventry City at Fratton Park is also previewed by the duo, as well as opposition supporter Moz Baker.

Early on in Tillie Walden's Clementine: Book Three, which represents the concluding chapter in her The Walking Dead trilogy, an expectant mother grabs our hero's arm and gasps through the pain, “It'll never end.” She's so right, and we should all take those words to heart. Pain is never done with you. Run if you care to, but the worst life has to offer will always find you. The trick is acknowledging your relationship with it and fortifying yourself as a means of surviving until you don't. Pain never ends. You will. Find your community and love them while you can. We've adored Tillie Walden's comics for quite some time. One of our earliest episodes was a deep dive exploration of her exceptional science fiction teen romance, On a Sunbeam. Her work is deeply personal, and Clementine: Book Three is no exception, with the narrative extending from recent events in her life. In today's podcast, we dig into the Clementine trilogy with Tillie Walden. We discuss how she finds herself in Clementine and how Clementine may find herself in Tillie. We talk about The Walking Dead franchise, how Clementine evolves from the Telltale game, and why horror is the most emotionally honest genre. Clementine: Book Three is written, drawn, and lettered by Tillie Walden. Grey Tones by Cliff Rathburn. All three books are now available from Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics. Follow Tillie Walden through her website and Instagram. This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Chris Condon in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Brad and Lisa Gullickson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Sanford Greene in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

Toward the end of our conversation with Matt Fraction, he mentions how his upcoming Batman book with Jorge Jiménez represents where his Hawkeye series would have gone if he and David Aja had continued. What does that mean, exactly? It's complicated, and you'll just have to listen to this week's podcast to fully understand. And that's what we call in the biz, a big ol' tease. Our chat with Matt Fraction concludes our San Diego Comic-Con International coverage, and we're so frickin' excited that we get to do so with this writer and this creation. As longtime listeners know, Batman is one of our boys, and the character has never been in as many good hands as he is right now at DC. Beyond this new Batman relaunch with Fraction and Jiménez, we have stellar titles in Absolute Batman, Batman and Robin, Batman and Robin: Year One, Batman: Dark Patterns, and probably a half dozen books we're forgetting about at this moment. Batman, created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, first appeared in Detective Comics #27, published on March 30th, 1939. The character's longevity makes him indestructible. He won't break, no matter what Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez do to him. This comes with tremendous freedom, allowing Fraction and Jiménez to throw everything of themselves into the character, and their longevity on the line will ultimately be determined by us, the readers. Having read the first two issues in the new series, we can happily report that Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez's take on the character is very much our jam, and rather unique from the other excellent flavors you can find on the stand every month. Their Batman operates in a semi-one-and-done structure, embracing the medium of comics while still satisfying those who crave long-haul storytelling. Mostly, it's a fun as hell ride that looks slick. These are superhero comics that are not afraid to be superhero comics. They're damn proud of it, in fact. However, before we dive into all the Batman talk with Matt Fraction, we must regale you with our recent comic shop road trip to Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia. We did it, gang. We've already completed our mission to visit fifty comic book shops in fifty-two weeks. We've learned a lot from this experiment, and we need to discuss both the wonderful and not-so-wonderful aspects we've observed in these stores. Strap in for some serious retail talk. Batman #1 is written by Matt Fraction, illustrated by Jorge Jiménez, colored by Tomeu Morey, lettered by Clayton Cowles, and published by DC. The first issue arrives in comic book shops on September 3rd. Our SDCC Coverage: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on "Dr. Werthless" Alex Segura on Star Wars Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing on Thunderbolts Learn Oni Press SDCC Battle Plans Chip Zdarsky on Zdarsky Comic News Daniel Warren Johnson Live at Now Or Never Comics Gene Luen Yang and Andrew Joustra on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Brad and Lisa Gullickson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Sanford Greene in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. Don't forget to grab your tickets for our August 23rd Alamo Drafthouse Winchester screening of Lone Wolf and Cub: Babycart on the River Styx, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

The great thing about the zombie sub-genre is that every time you think it's played out, a new creative team arrives to inject some fresh life into it. Everything Dead and Dying, the new Image Comics series by Tate Brombal and Jacob Phillips, imagines the last living farmer on the planet, sitting satisfied on his homestead, surrounded by his dead and rotting loved ones. The corpses he once called friends and family are trapped in the routine of their last living day, performing mundane tasks such as delivering the mail and receiving a bedtime story. If he squints hard enough, the farmer, Jack Chandler, can soldier on as if each new day is as good as the old ones were. Everything Dead and Dying is a deliciously, satisfyingly sad zombie story, and like the best entries in this sub-genre, it has a lot on its mind and heart. The first issue is easily one of our favorites of the year, and demands attention from those already fond of walkers or those who'd rather avoid them. Brombal and Phillips have constructed a perfect zombie gateway comic. Having recently visited the Monroeville Mall in Pittsburgh, the site where George R. Romero shot the classic Dawn of the Dead, we were eager to chat with Tate Brombal and Jacob Phillips about what drew them to this particular story engine. What do the undead offer us as metaphors, especially in a culture so near its own global catastrophe? On this week's podcast, we discuss their connection to zombies, why they previously never considered contributing to the sub-genre, and how Jacob Phillips built an entire town from scratch. Final Order Cutoff for Everything Dead and Dying#1 is Today (8/11), so call your comic book shop asap so you won't miss out on reading this story when it arrives on September 3rd. Make sure you're following Tate Brombal on Blue Sky and Instagram, as well as Jacob Phillips on Blue Sky and Instagram. This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Brad and Lisa Gullickson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Sanford Greene in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

For the past year, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has been as exciting and essential as DC's Absolute Universe or Skybound's Energon Universe. Writer Jason Aaron and artist Juan Ferreyra have built an unmissable monthly comic, not to forget the numerous other splinter titles and crossover minis. Shortly before San Diego Comic-Con International, The Hollywood Reporter announced Aaron and Ferreyra's departure, and we were a little heartbroken. Their time on the book was too brief, but if they must go, the news that cartoonist extraordinaire Gene Luen Yang and lifelong Turtle maniac Freddie E. Williams II eased the pain some. One of our missions for this year's San Diego Comic-Con was to return with more news regarding the TMNT baton pass between Aaron and Ferreyra and Yang and Williams. After moderating IDW Publishing's “The New Era of Turtle Power” panel, we retreated to the Hilton Bayfront, where we had a lengthy conversation with Gene Luen Yang about his passion for the Turtles and how he would apply it to the series, starting with issue thirteen. Also discussed at San Diego Comic-Con, Andrew Joustra, the script coordinator for the animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, will write an arc for the newly announced Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, bringing the iconic Fugitoid character to the latest iteration of the TMNT universe. As passionate fans of Fugitoid ourselves, we had to trap Joustra in a media room for a deep dive into his take on the character and why he put so much of himself into the troubled fugitive android. Today, you get two podcasts for the price of one. With Gene Luen Yang, we discuss where we find the Turtles when his story begins, how they've grown throughout the Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra run, and why a certain new antagonist was necessary for his story. With Andrew Joustra, we explore the Fugitoid concept, his relationship with the Turtles through the various franchise incarnations, and why this story is so deeply personal. Be sure to follow Gene Luen Yang on his website, Blue Sky, Instagram, and TikTok. Also, follow Andrew Joustra on his website, Blue Sky, and Instagram. Our SDCC Coverage: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on "Dr. Werthless" Alex Segura on Star Wars Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing on Thunderbolts Learn Oni Press SDCC Battle Plans Chip Zdarsky on Zdarsky Comic News Daniel Warren Johnson Live at Now Or Never Comics This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Brad and Lisa Gullickson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Sanford Greene in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.