http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com If we geek about it, we speak about it. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:56:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 IdeologyofMadness.com where if we geek about it, we speak about it! IdeologyofMadness.com is a geek culture website where we focus on comics, role playing games, video games, movies, you name it. If it excites us, we talk about it. We host a number of podcasts... Funnybooks (with Aron and Paulie) is a weekly comic book discussion show. We chat about the business of comics, new releases, experiences in the hobby and old favorites. Plus, we chat with some of the biggest names in the industry in our New Comic Book Day Interview Series! HOSTS: Aron Head, Paul Aponte, Wayne Cole, Tim Shaw, and Jonathan Landreth Knights of Reignsborough is a sandbox superhero role playing game series featuring both world building episodes and actual play. HOSTS: Aron Head, Paul Aponte, Wayne Cole, Tim Shaw, and Jonathan Landreth Cardboard Crack is a Magic: The Gathering podcast exploring strategy for the collectible card game. HOSTS: Jonathan Landreth and John Anderson Aron Head and Paul Aponte yes Aron Head and Paul Aponte ideologyofmadness@gmail.com ideologyofmadness@gmail.com (Aron Head and Paul Aponte) 2011 If we geek about it, we speak about it! IdeologyofMadness.com is a geek culture website where we focus on comics, role playing games, video games, movies, you name it. If it excites us, we talk about it. Funny Books with Aron and Paulie is our weekl... comics, discussion, batman, superman, blackest night, RPG, CCG, MTG http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/funnybooks_itunessmall.png http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19347 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19347#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:56:20 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19347 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19347/feed 0 Boom!,Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast Before Watchmen The end of Irredeemable and Incorruptible DC Sweeps Top 10 books for January New Comics Release Spotlight Justice League #5 Voodoo #5 Animal Man #6 Amazing Spider-Man #679 Avengers Academy #25 Winter Soldier #1 * (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/FB2012_129.png)Before Watchmen * The end of Irredeemable and Incorruptible * DC Sweeps Top 10 books for January * New Comics Release Spotlight * Justice League #5 * Voodoo #5 * Animal Man #6 * Amazing Spider-Man #679 * Avengers Academy #25 * Winter Soldier #1 * Thief of Thieves #1 Aron yes 1:14:25 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19340 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19340#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:22:18 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19340 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19340/feed 1 Billy Joel,Bon Jovi,podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds Thousands and thousands of citizens at risk... Villains and monsters are loose to wreak havoc.  Can the Knights of Reignsborough put an end to this crisis... can Bon Jovi be saved? We’d love to hear from you! (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/kor_issue13_title.png)Thousands and thousands of citizens at risk... Villains and monsters are loose to wreak havoc.  Can the Knights of Reignsborough put an end to this crisis... can Bon Jovi be saved? We’d love to hear from you! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and share your comments, questions, and suggestions. If we use your voicemail in the show, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize! GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. It is not our intent to teach a system, rather to entertain. As such, much of the game mechanic discussion has been edited from the audio.   Aron yes http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19329 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19329#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:30:03 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19329 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19329/feed 2 Comics,DC,dynamite entertainment,Marvel,podcast The New DC Comics Logo Garth Ennis writing the Shadow Change to the Public Domain? NEW COMICS RELEASE SPOTLIGHT Batman #5 Lord of the Jungle #1 Daredevil #8 Amazing Spider-Man #678 Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #6 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/FB2012_128.png) * The New DC Comics Logo (http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/01/27/dcs-new-logo-a-fresh-flag-for-company-revolution/) * Garth Ennis writing the Shadow (http://www.dynamite.net/htmlfiles/pressrelshow.html?display=PR01121224202) * Change to the Public Domain? (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/01/20/will-public-domain-comic-characters-go-back-into-copyright-will-dc-have-abandon-black-dossier-winds/) * NEW COMICS RELEASE SPOTLIGHT * Batman #5 * Lord of the Jungle #1 * Daredevil #8 * Amazing Spider-Man #678 * Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #6 * Wolverine and the X-Men #1 PLUS... You can win Issues 0 and 1 of Dead Man’s Run autographed by Greg Pak! The Deets: One winner chosen at random will receive DEAD MAN’S RUN issues 0 and 1 autographed by Daryl Gregory. Two ways to win! 1. All you have to do to enter is make a Paul’s Mom joke on Wayne’s behalf in the comments below; and/or 2. Call us on the Funnybooks hotline (972-763-5903) and share your Paul’s Mom Joke! One entry per person per entry type, please. Items will only be shipped within the United States. You must be 18 years or older to win. Contest ends Friday, February 3 at 11:59 pm Central time. Winners will be announced on Funnybooks with Aron and Paulie episode 130 Aron yes 1:11:15 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19318 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19318#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:46:46 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19318 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19318/feed 4 batman,Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast Lots of News! Aron got hosed by Marvel Marvel's big announcements: Captain America and Hawkeye Spider-Man/Daredevil/Punisher Crossover Bendis and Simonson on Avengers (plus some love for Greg Pak's Astonishing X-Men) (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/FB2012_1271.png)Lots of News! * Aron got hosed by Marvel * Marvel's big announcements: * Captain America and Hawkeye (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=36364) * Spider-Man/Daredevil/Punisher Crossover (http://ifanboy.com/articles/marvels-next-big-thing-the-omega-effect/) * Bendis and Simonson on Avengers (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=36344) (plus some love for Greg Pak's Astonishing X-Men) * Titan's Simon/Kirby Horror and Science Fiction books (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=36390) * DC Big Announcements * DC's new logo (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/01/13/dc-comics-gets-logo-here/) * DC Drops 6 books, Starts 6 books (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=36367) * Rob Liefeld (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=36420) NEW COMICS RELEASE SPOTLIGHT * Suicide Squad #5 * Secret Avengers #21 * Journey Into Mystery #633 * Scarlet Spider #1 * Amazing Spider-Man #677 * Green Lantern #5 * Batman and Robin #5 * Fatale #1 * Greg Pak's Dead Man's Run TPB PLUS A CONTEST! You can win Issues 0 and 1 of Dead Man's Run autographed by Greg Pak! The Deets: One chosen at random will receive DEAD MAN'S RUN issues 0 and 1 autographed by Daryl Gregory. Two ways to win! 1. All you have to do to enter is make a Paul's Mom joke on Wayne's behalf in the comments below; and/or  2. Call us on the Funnybooks hotline (972-763-5903) and share your Paul's Mom Joke!  One entry per person per entry type, please.  Items will only be shipped within the United States. You must be 18 years or older to win. Contest ends Friday, February 23 at 11:59 pm Central time. Winners will be announced on Funnybooks with Aron and Paulie episode 130   Aron yes http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19309 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19309#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:20:36 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19309 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19309/feed 7 podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds This is it!  It's all led up to this... The long awaited Billy Joel concert!  Monsters are on the loose.  Can our heroes stop them before the curtain rises on the next, great Reignsborough massacre? Just one more episode until we reach the end to our ... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/kor_issue12_title.png)This is it!  It's all led up to this... The long awaited Billy Joel concert!  Monsters are on the loose.  Can our heroes stop them before the curtain rises on the next, great Reignsborough massacre? Just one more episode until we reach the end to our first story arc. We will have a Q&A show between the first and second arc. We’d love to hear from you! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and share your comments, questions, and suggestions. If we use your voicemail in the show, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize! GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. It is not our intent to teach a system, rather to entertain. As such, much of the game mechanic discussion has been edited from the audio. Podcaster’s note: As we motor onwards to the explosive issue 13, Knights of Reignsborough is released weekly(ish). Issue 13 will arrive the weekend of January 28. Special thanks to Tony Mast, Gary Layton and DJ Kitty for their voice contributions. Aron yes 1:28:58 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19303 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19303#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:57:00 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19303 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19303/feed 2 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast It’s that time of year, again. It is the time when we gather to reflect on the best the year has offered us and the worst with which it has afflicted us. Andrew returns joining the regular crew of Aron, Paul, Tim and Wayne as we reflect, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/FB2012_126.png)It’s that time of year, again. It is the time when we gather to reflect on the best the year has offered us and the worst with which it has afflicted us. Andrew returns joining the regular crew of Aron, Paul, Tim and Wayne as we reflect, praise and even curse the comics of 2011. * Holy Sh*t of the Moment * Best/Worst Comic Book Movie * Best/Worst Publisher * Best/Worst Event * Best Mini-Series (one-shot) * Best/Worst Cover * Best/Worst DC New 52 Title * Best New Series (started in 2011) * Best/Worst Writer/Writing Team * Best/Worst Artist/Art Team * Best Non-DC/Marvel Series * Best DC/Marvel Series Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your thoughts on the Third Annual Funnies. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. Aron yes 1:52:20 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19293 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19293#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:11:54 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19293 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19293/feed 2 Comics,podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds Beneath one hundred and fifty billion tons* stands Ricochet... And he's not happy! We are rapidly approaching the end to our first story arc and will have a Q&A show between the first and second arc. We’d love to hear from you! (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/kor_issue11_title.png)Beneath one hundred and fifty billion tons* stands Ricochet... And he's not happy! We are rapidly approaching the end to our first story arc and will have a Q&A show between the first and second arc. We’d love to hear from you! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and share your comments, questions, and suggestions. If we use your voicemail in the show, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize! GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. It is not our intent to teach a system, rather to entertain. As such, much of the game mechanic discussion has been edited from the audio. Podcaster’s note: As we motor onwards to the explosive issue 13, Knights of Reignsborough is released weekly(ish). Issue 12 will arrive the weekend of January 13. * Math was never Ricochet's strong point.  These numbers may be exaggerated. Aron yes 1:05:30 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19287 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19287#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:09:42 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19287 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19287/feed 0 Comics,DC,Jennisodes,New52 This week Jenn from Jennisodes joins us.  She's a new comic reader coming into the hobby with DC's New 52.  We talk about what got her into comics and pick her brain about her experience thus far.  She makes recommendations to us and we make some to her. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/FB2012_125.png)This week Jenn from Jennisodes (http://www.jennisodes.com) joins us.  She's a new comic reader coming into the hobby with DC's New 52.  We talk about what got her into comics and pick her brain about her experience thus far.  She makes recommendations to us and we make some to her.  Additionally, she chats with us about her Project: NinjaPandaTaco. We are graced this time with Adam Warrock's new single, 616 (http://adamwarrock.bandcamp.com/track/616-radio-edit). Don't miss the latest episode of Star Trek: Aegean! (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19279) Issue 11 of Knights of Reignsborough (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/category/columns/knights-of-reignsborough) will release this coming weekend. Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. Aron yes 1:11:47 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19279 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19279#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:14:35 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19279 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19279/feed 1 podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds,Star Trek In our fifth and final sandbox episode, Paul joins the crew.  He pitches several character concepts to Tim, Wayne, John and Aron.  There's quite a bit of mocking. Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/startrekagean051.png)In our fifth and final sandbox episode, Paul joins the crew.  He pitches several character concepts to Tim, Wayne, John and Aron.  There's quite a bit of mocking. Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. Podcaster’s note: The first of the Aegean Actual Plays will be released at the end of January/beginning of February. Aron yes 1:03:50 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19270 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19270#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:47:07 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19270 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19270/feed 3 Fear The Con,fear the con 4,RPG,zombird It's been four years since children the world over turned on their parents, devouring their nurturers. They are predators our children. Cunning. Deadly. It's been four years since the dead started walking. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ftc4_littlechild.png)It's been four years since children the world over turned on their parents, devouring their nurturers. They are predators our children. Cunning. Deadly. It's been four years since the dead started walking. This is the fourth installment of my zombie apocalypse game utilizing the ALL FLESH MUST BE EATEN (http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product_info.php?products_id=627&it=1?affiliate_id=302545) unisystem rules. Around the table this time are Tim, Andrew and Paul each from Ideology of Madness' Funnybooks with Aron and Paulie (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/category/columns/funny-books-with-aron-paulie). John from ThistledownAP.com (http://thistledownap.com) as well as Chris and Tresi from the Internet are present for this chapter in a world where gone mad for sweet, warm screaming flesh of man. Opening voice over provided by Gary Layton. (http://www.garylayton.com/) Aron yes 2:50:10 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19226 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19226#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:43:50 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19226 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19226/feed 0 Day After Ragnarok,Fear The Con,fear the con 4,podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds In the days after Serpentfall, a handful of Marines - the last of their once mighty unit - are shipwrecked on Kaijushima... a place you might know better as Monster Island. Wreathed in mist and veiled in mystery, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ftc4_monsterisland.png)In the days after Serpentfall, a handful of Marines - the last of their once mighty unit - are shipwrecked on Kaijushima... a place you might know better as Monster Island. Wreathed in mist and veiled in mystery, Monster Island was bad enough during the BIG ONE, when it held cannibal soldiers sworn to kill and die for Hirohito, and savage tribes who worshiped Golyeong, the MIGHTY "gorilla ghost." After the Serpentfall, who knows what TREMENDOUS horrors might be RISING UP in Monster Island's jungles, awakened from the prehistoric past? Ship-wrecked on Monster Island is an actual play recording made at Fear the Con 4.  Players include Comedy Rockstar Mikey Mason (http://comedyrockstar.blogspot.com/), Funnybooks' Paul (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/category/columns/funny-books-with-aron-paulie), Thistledown AP's  John (http://www.thistledownap.com/), Josh (https://twitter.com/tikilovegod), Nathan and James. The game uses the Day After Ragnarok setting expansion from Serpent Scales #3: Return to Monster Island (http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product_info.php?products_id=81770affiliate_id=302545 ). Day After Ragnarok (https://www.drivethrustuff.com/product_info.php?products_id=62543affiliate_id=302545 ) is set in a world where the allies never won World War II. Instead, Patton dies before the Battle of the Bulge assassinated in Otto Skorzeny’s Operation Walküre. The Nazis, emboldened by this development that they believe signals the new Twilight, are successful in their endeavor to access the arcane powers of the Norse Gods. They summon up Jormungandr, the Midgard Serpent. The end times dawn in 1945. The Yanks strike back at the world encircling serpent with a nuke – killing Jormungandr, but also ending the world as we know it. The giant snake’s massive body crashes across continents, destroying cities and nations… Magic and monsters enter the world. And our heroes are ship-wrecked on Monster Island. Day After Ragnarok is a Savage Worlds setting from Atomic Overmind Press. (http://atomicovermind.com/main/) Aron yes 3:22:26 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19221 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19221#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:37:00 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19221 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19221/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,pilot season,podcast,top cow Paul’s got tickets….TICKETS! Avengers vs X-Men announced Bendis Leaving Avengers Dark Horse Day-and-Date drama Marvel gives comic store coupons with their digital comics - NEW COMICS RELEASE SPOTLIGHT Action Comics (2011-) #4 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/fb2011_123.png) * Paul’s got tickets….TICKETS! * Avengers vs X-Men announced * Bendis Leaving Avengers * Dark Horse Day-and-Date drama * Marvel gives comic store coupons with their digital comics NEW COMICS RELEASE SPOTLIGHT * Action Comics (2011-) #4 * Defenders #1 * Advance Review: The Activity #1 * Advance Review: Whispers #1 * Amazing Spider-Man #675 * Pilot Season 2011: The Test, City of Refuge, Fleshdigger, The Beauty, Anonymous, Seraph Aron yes http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19199 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19199#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:24:42 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19199 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19199/feed 0 Comics,Marvel,Who is Jake Ellis? Artist Jake Ekiss joins us this week.  You may know Jake from his Solomon Azua webcomic or perhaps his Knights of Reignsborough artwork.  Below, you'll find links to his most recent pieces. In this episode we natter on about Google+ and how not enough... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/fb2011_122.png)Artist Jake Ekiss (http://jakeekiss.blogspot.com) joins us this week.  You may know Jake from his Solomon Azua (http://space-gun.com/solomonazua/?p=39) webcomic or perhaps his Knights of Reignsborough (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/category/columns/knights-of-reignsborough) artwork.  Below, you'll find links to his most recent pieces. In this episode we natter on about Google+ and how not enough folks are using it, Paul plans to make a pilgrimage to Blood on the Beach where he will seek forgiveness at the feet of Michael Biehn and we each set a table for four dinner guests while pondering the table manners of Alan Moore and the effects on his beard (http://mikeymason.bandcamp.com/track/me-and-alan-moores-beard). * Aron’s Blackest Friday Follow-Up * The new trailer for John Carter * FCBD Announcement * Ron Marz’ Four For Dinner * What Would You Release on a Five-Week? * NEW COMIC RELEASE SPOTLIGHT * Wolverine and the X-Men #2 * FF #12 * Shinku!!!!! * Who is Jake Ellis? Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. Aron yes 1:22:00 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19178 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19178#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:02:39 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19178 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19178/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,New52,podcast Black Friday Comic Sales Superhero video games New 52 Update (Action Comics, Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, The Flash) Comic Spoilers New Comics Release Spotlight: Fantastic Four #600 Captain America and Bucky #524 Shade #2 * (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/fb2011_121.png)Black Friday Comic Sales * Superhero video games * New 52 Update (Action Comics, Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, The Flash) * Comic Spoilers * New Comics Release Spotlight: * Fantastic Four #600 * Captain America and Bucky #524 * Shade #2 * Secret Avengers #19 * Superman #3 * Green Lantern: New Guardians #3 * Voodoo #3 * Astonishing X-Men #44 * Dungeons and Dragons #13 Aron yes 1:05:57 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19165 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19165#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:26:22 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19165 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19165/feed 0 christmas,Xmas Ideology of Madness is a geek culture website where if we geek about it, we speak about it. You're likely familiar with our love of comic books, Star Trek, role playing games, video games, horror films, TV and talking monkeys. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/xmas-tree-03-web.jpg)Ideology of Madness is a geek culture website where if we geek about it, we speak about it. You're likely familiar with our love of comic books, Star Trek, role playing games, video games, horror films, TV and talking monkeys. but one of the things that I geek pretty hard on is Christmas and the music of the season. Before Paul and I started Funnybooks (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/category/columns/funny-books-with-aron-paulie), I was on another podcast. My buddy Mark Pope (http://markandrewpope.com) is a composer and musician as well as a choral music director. You're likely familiar with a litle of his music. He wrote the Funnybooks theme music. Several years ago we started up a podcast to spotlight an album of his original music, FOR YOU ALONE (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/markandrewpope) ... I saw it as the Director's Commentary to his CD Since Mark's last name is Pope, I wanted to call it the PopeCast to link into the Roman Catholic demographic, but some Vatican types were already using that moniker. So we settled on calling it The Mark Andrew PopeCast. Mark and I geek pretty hard on church stuff. We both got a huge kick out of chatting about liturgy, scripture, and the business of growing a church. As such, our podcast grew beyond its original scope. It became a weekly discussion of Music, Worship and points in between. One of my favorites we recorded was our Christmas Music Spectacular in which we spoke about six of our favorite Christmas songs. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/popecast.jpg)It proved to be our most popular episode. Now The Mark Andrew PopeCast may have podfaded, but like Lazarus from the tomb the Christmas Music Spectacular has been summoned forth. That episode follows. Now don't fret that your IoM feed has been co-opted by Christians with a desire to convert. No. In the Christmas Music Spectacular we share some favorite music, talk a little about what we like in a Christmas church service and our Christmas traditions. Plus, Mark shares an original Christmas song. We hope you enjoy it! The Music: * Steve Winwood's Christmas is Now Drawing Near at Hand (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-very-special-christmas-vol./id30948259) * Bebo Norman's O Come Emmanuel (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/christmas-from-realms-glory/id399935384) * Medieval Baebes' Gaudete (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/a-winters-night/id307325399) * William Mathias' Salvador Mundi-Susanni (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/comfort-and-joy/id340106385) * Dale Warland Singers "December Stillness" Ave Maria (http://www.amazon.com/December-Stillness-Dale-Warland-Singers/dp/B000003M4S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1322371201&sr=8-2) * Bob Chilcott Mid-Winter (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/snow-has-fallen/id400804829) Also recommended: Crash Test Dummies The First Noel (http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jingle-all-the-way/id19426612)   Aron yes 48:01 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19145 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19145#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:50:25 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19145 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19145/feed 1 actual play,podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds,Science Fiction,star trek week In our fourth sandbox episode, we flesh out the crew with non-player characters, discuss a bit more about cool-things-we-want-in-the-game and end with some character mechanics. Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/startrekagean04.png)In our fourth sandbox episode, we flesh out the crew with non-player characters, discuss a bit more about cool-things-we-want-in-the-game and end with some character mechanics. Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. Podcaster’s note: Star Trek: Aegean is released bi-weekly(ish). Episode 5 will arrive the weekend of December 4. Aron yes 45:50 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19133 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19133#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:01:27 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19133 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19133/feed 3 Comics,DC,Marvel,New52,podcast Paul-o-ween Paul’s Horrible Dream Comics Pirate Subscription Service New 52 books on the bubble Marvel going day-and-date digital Amazing Spider-Man #673 Action Comics #3 Avengers Academy #21 Fear Itself #7.1 (Plus, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/fb2011_119.png) * Paul-o-ween * Paul’s Horrible Dream * Comics Pirate Subscription Service (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/11/01/when-a-comics-pirate-is-really-silly/) * New 52 books on the bubble (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/10-dc-new-52-titles-on-the-bubble-111103.html) * Marvel going day-and-date digital (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=35271) * Amazing Spider-Man #673 * Action Comics #3 * Avengers Academy #21 * Fear Itself #7.1 (Plus,  Brubaker whines about spoilers!) * Peanuts #0 Issue 10 of Knights of Reignsborough (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19111) released over the weekend. This coming weekend, the all new episode of Star Trek: Aegean (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/category/columns/star-trek-aegean) hits the webs! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. Aron yes 1:08:07 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19115 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19115#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:59:59 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19115 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19115/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,New52,podcast Aron declares war on the fishy people of Atlantis!  Plus, we talk about comics! Paul is sick Aron is a horrible person Wayne has a question for Aron Amazing Spider-Man #672 Aquaman #2 Avengers Academy #20 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/fb2011_118.png)Aron declares war on the fishy people of Atlantis!  Plus, we talk about comics! * Paul is sick * Aron is a horrible person * Wayne has a question for Aron * Amazing Spider-Man #672 * Aquaman #2 * Avengers Academy #20 * Captain America and Bucky #623 * Green Lantern: New Guardians #2 * Incredible Hulk Vol. 3 #1 * Secret Avengers #18 * Spaceman #1 * Star Trek: Ongoing #2 * Superman #2 * Teen Titans #2 * Voodoo #2 We’re playing a little catch up.   Issue 10 of Knights of Reignsborough released yesterday.  Episode 119 of Funnybooks is coming at you on Wednesday and don’t miss the all new episode of Star Trek: Aegean… coming later this week! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. Aron yes 1:08:50 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19111 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19111#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:06:37 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19111 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19111/feed 2 actual play,podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds As questions are answered, more are asked while a family member's life hangs in the balance... We are rapidly approaching the end to our first story arc and will have a Q&A show between the first and second arc. We’d love to hear from you! (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kor_issue10_title1.png)As questions are answered, more are asked while a family member's life hangs in the balance... We are rapidly approaching the end to our first story arc and will have a Q&A show between the first and second arc. We’d love to hear from you! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and share your comments, questions, and suggestions. If we use your voicemail in the show, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize! GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. It is not our intent to teach a system, rather to entertain. As such, much of the game mechanic discussion has been edited from the audio. Podcaster’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is released bi-weekly(ish). Issue 11 will arrive the weekend of November 18. Aron yes http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19086 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19086#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:04:57 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19086 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19086/feed 1 Boom!,Comics,DC,Free Comic Book Day,Marvel,podcast Shocking as it may seem, Aron makes a horrible confession.  If you can bear to listen after having your faith in mankind rocked so hard, you'll get to hear the guys talk about... IDW announces Infestation 2 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fb2011_116.png)Shocking as it may seem, Aron makes a horrible confession.  If you can bear to listen after having your faith in mankind rocked so hard, you'll get to hear the guys talk about... * IDW announces Infestation 2 (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/idw-infestion-2-111012.html) * Diamond announces a second Free Comic Book Day (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/10/13/diamond-announces-a-new-free-comic-book-day-for-hallowe%E2%80%99en/) * Red Circle Returns to Archie (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/10/business/media/for-archie-comics-a-return-to-superheroes.html?_r=3&src=tp&smid=fb-share) * Assigned Reading - The Rinse * Amazing Spider-Man #671 (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/yost-stegman-scarlet-spider-111015.html) * Batgirl #2 * Batman and Robin #2 * Green Lantern #2 * The Shade #1 * Suicide Squad #2 We're playing a little catch up. Don’t miss issue 10 of Knights of Reignsborough (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/category/columns/knights-of-reignsborough)… coming later this week! ...And Funnybooks episode 117! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. Aron yes 1:14:20 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19059 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19059#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:30:12 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19059 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19059/feed 0 podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds,Star Trek This time around, we decide on class of starship and name as well as kick around a few storyhooks.  One thing we mis-state all through the episode is the class of starship we settle on.  Excelsior not Excalibur. Sorry about that. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/startrekagean03.png)This time around, we decide on class of starship and name as well as kick around a few storyhooks.  One thing we mis-state all through the episode is the class of starship we settle on.  Excelsior not Excalibur. Sorry about that. Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. Podcaster’s note: Star Trek: Aegean is released bi-weekly. Episode 4 will arrive the weekend of November 11. Aron yes 1:10:10 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19047 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19047#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:43:06 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=19047 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/19047/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,Monkey Love,New52,podcast Our apologies for the delay in this week's episode.  According to our podcast editing staff, they are "notoriously over-worked, over-committed and vastly under-appreciated by management."  Enough finally became enough, apparently, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fb2011_115.png) Our apologies for the delay in this week's episode.  According to our podcast editing staff, they are "notoriously over-worked, over-committed and vastly under-appreciated by management."  Enough finally became enough, apparently, and the entire editing staff WALKED OUT. That's right. Bonded, licensed, card carrying union-member, master-podcast-editors stomped off the job in a huff leaving episode 115 of Funnybooks with Aron and Paulie unedited.  Obviously, management employed a few non-union scabs - and, yes, there is a noticeable decline in quality.  For this, we apologize. You know who really loses here?  The kids. * DC wins market share for September * Marvel competes by giving Avenging Spider-Man away for FREE! * Aron read Secret Avengers * Swamp Thing #2 * Action Comics #2 (Superman: Earth One) * Animal Man #2 * Huntress #1 * Detective Comics #2 * Thunderbolts #164 * Ultra-Duck Free Preview This coming weekend, our third episode of Star Trek: Aegean (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/category/columns/star-trek-aegean) hit the webz! Don’t miss issue 10 of Knights of Reignsborough (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/category/columns/knights-of-reignsborough)… coming next week! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. And oh yes, there's this.   Aron yes 1:15:35 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18959 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18959#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:27:41 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18959 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18959/feed 0 Comics,podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds A hero is kidnapped, a lead is chased and a loved one falls... We are rapidly approaching the end to our first story arc and will have a Q&A show between the first and second arc. We’d love to hear from you! A hero is kidnapped, a lead is chased and a loved one falls... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/kor_issue9_title.png) We are rapidly approaching the end to our first story arc and will have a Q&A show between the first and second arc. We’d love to hear from you! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and share your comments, questions, and suggestions. If we use your voicemail in the show, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize! GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. It is not our intent to teach a system, rather to entertain. As such, much of the game mechanic discussion has been edited from the audio. Podcaster’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is released bi-weekly. Issue 9 will arrive the weekend of October 22. Aron yes 1:19:11 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18953 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18953#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:00:15 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18953 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18953/feed 0 Comics,DC,New52 Welcome to the second half of this week's discussion.  In this episode, we discuss not just the final week of DC's New 52, but ride round up on the books that made up the history-making month of September.  And we also talk about the comics we hid from... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fb2011_114.png)Welcome to the second half of this week's discussion.  In this episode, we discuss not just the final week of DC's New 52, but ride round up on the books that made up the history-making month of September.  And we also talk about the comics we hid from our parents because of the nudey parts. * Superman #1 * Aquaman #1 * Batman: The Dark Knight #1 * Green Lantern: New Guardians #1 * Teen Titans #1 * Voodoo #1 * The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men * I, Vampire * Lightning Round: * All-Star Western * Blackhawks * The Flash * Justice League Dark * The Savage Hawkman * Evaluating the New 52 Check out Wayne's favorite "secret comic," Sinnamon. (http://catfish-comics.tripod.com/Sinnamon/Sinnamon.html) Sunday, our second episode of Star Trek: Aegean (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18928) hit the webz! Don’t miss issue 9 of Knights of Reignsborough (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/category/columns/knights-of-reignsborough)… coming this weekend! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. Aron yes 1:12:35 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18934 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18934#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 02:13:06 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18934 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18934/feed 0 atomic robo,Comics,Marvel,podcast This was a week so big in comics we generated TWO shows to cover it all!  In this episode, we talk about the non-New52 books. Aron's reading a scary book by Jonathan Maberry, Ghost Road Blues* Atomic Robo and how Comics Should Be for Everyone (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/fb2011_113.png)This was a week so big in comics we generated TWO shows to cover it all!  In this episode, we talk about the non-New52 books. * Aron's reading a scary book by Jonathan Maberry (http://jonathanmaberry.com/), Ghost Road Blues (http://jonathanmaberry.com/pine-deep-series)* * Atomic Robo and how Comics Should Be for Everyone (http://www.atomic-robo.com/2011/09/30/comics-should-be-for-everyone/) * Assigned Reading - Daomu #7 * Journey Into Mystery #628 * Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #2 * FF #9 Our round-up of the September's New 52 will drop on Wednesday. Next week's assigned reading is Edgar Delgado's (http://www.edgardelgado.net/index.html) Ultra Duck!  The first 23-pages of this OGN are available free (http://edgardelgado.net/UD/Ultraduckfreepreview.pdf)! (*) In this episode Aron mentions an interview episode Paul hosted with Jonathan Maberry.  Yeah, that never happened.  Aron's drunk a lot.  But the other series of novels he mentioned?  Those are Maberry's Joe Ledger books (http://jonathanmaberry.com/joe-ledger-series).  Those are awesome. Yesterday, our second episode of Star Trek: Aegean (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18928) hit the webz! Don't miss issue 9 of Knights of Reignsborough (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/category/columns/knights-of-reignsborough)... coming this weekend! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. Aron yes 48:45 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18928 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18928#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:14:24 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18928 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18928/feed 3 podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds,Star Trek In our first episode, we decided on the type of game we wanted to play.  This time, we settle on characters.  Tim, Wayne and Jake pitch their Captain concepts while John helps sort them out.  Additionally, the departmental leadership is resolved. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/startrekagean02.png)In our first episode, we decided on the type of game we wanted to play.  This time, we settle on characters.  Tim, Wayne and Jake pitch their Captain concepts while John helps sort them out.  Additionally, the departmental leadership is resolved. After listening to this episode, you will understand why we started calling this series STAR TREK: SHORT BUS. Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. Podcaster’s note: Star Trek: Aegean is released bi-weekly. Episode 3 will arrive the weekend of October 15. One last thing, Deep Space Nine is now streaming on Netflix.  That's pretty flipping cool. Aron yes 1:52:45 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18921 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18921#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:37:32 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18921 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18921/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,New52,pauloween horror nights,Planet of the Apes,podcast Paul’s in Orlando Free online superhero MMORPGs Daredevil #4 Batman #1 Catwoman #1 Green Lantern Corps #1 Nightwing #1 Red Hood and the Outlaws #1 Wonder Woman #1 Other new 52 books Birds of Prey #1 Blue Beetle #1 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fb2011_112.png) * Paul’s in Orlando * Free online superhero MMORPGs * Daredevil #4 * Batman #1 * Catwoman #1 * Green Lantern Corps #1 * Nightwing #1 * Red Hood and the Outlaws #1 * Wonder Woman #1 * Other new 52 books * Birds of Prey #1 * Blue Beetle #1 * Captain Atom #1 * DC Universe Presents #1 * Legion of Super-Heroes #1 * Supergirl #1 * Planet Of The Apes #6 * Star Trek #1 * Thunderbolts #163.1 * Ultimate Comics Hawkeye #2 * Ultimate Comics X-Men #1 Don’t miss Knights of Reignsborough Issue #8! (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18727) This weekend, our second episode of Star Trek: Aegean (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/category/columns/star-trek-aegean) hits the webz! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. Aron yes 1:40:55 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18727 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18727#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:55:01 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18727 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18727/feed 2 actual play,podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds After enjoying lunch together at the New Delhi Deli, our heroes head out on personal business.  The Coyote consults with the Council of Elders, Doctor Necropath helps Louie out of some trouble while Hair Trigger follows the evidence... into trouble. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kor_issue8_title.png)After enjoying lunch together at the New Delhi Deli, our heroes head out on personal business.  The Coyote consults with the Council of Elders, Doctor Necropath helps Louie out of some trouble while Hair Trigger follows the evidence... into trouble. We are rapidly approaching the end to our first story arc and will have a Q&A show between the first and second arc. We’d love to hear from you! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and share your comments, questions, and suggestions. If we use your voicemail in the show, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize! GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. It is not our intent to teach a system, rather to entertain. As such, much of the game mechanic discussion has been edited from the audio. Podcaster’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is released bi-weekly. Issue 9 will arrive on October 7. Aron yes 1:01:05 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18714 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18714#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:39:45 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18714 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18714/feed 0 Comics,DC,green lantern,Kirkman,Liefeld,Marvel,New52,SpiderIsland It was a crazy week.  Both Aron and Wayne worked long hours.  Aron even had to send The Wife to pick up his comics.  Add to that, comics sold out all across the country sending books back for second and third print runs.  If it felt like the 90s, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fb2011_111.png)It was a crazy week.  Both Aron and Wayne worked long hours.  Aron even had to send The Wife to pick up his comics.  Add to that, comics sold out all across the country sending books back for second and third print runs.  If it felt like the 90s, maybe that's because the speculator market has seen a resurgence and there's a lotta Rob Liefeld out there?  Join Aron, Tim and Wayne for a rousing roundtable of the week in comics. * Comics selling out * New52 and the speculator market * New52 news * AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #669 * FEAR ITSELF #6 * JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #627 * NEW DC 52 BATMAN AND ROBIN #1 * NEW DC 52 BATWOMAN #1 * NEW DC 52 GREEN LANTERN #1 * NEW DC 52 RED LANTERNS #1 * NEW DC 52 SUPERBOY #1 * NEW DC 52 RESURRECTION MAN #1 * FLY #4 * PIGS #1 * ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #1 * THE INFINITE #1 and #2 This past Friday, our first episode of our all-new Ideology of Madness Actual Play dropped.  We're running a Star Trek game this time around.  The first episode is our sandbox session.  So beam aboard STAR TREK: Aegean (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18704) for an RPG Actual Play romp acrpss the final frontier! And don't forget Knights of Reignsborough (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/category/columns/knights-of-reignsborough) Issue #8 hits the webz the Friday, September 23rd! Promotional consideration for Funnybooks with Aron and Paulie provided by SausageFest. (http://sausagefeststl.com/) Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize. Aron yes 1:46:01 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18704 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18704#comments Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:12:08 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18704 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18704/feed 2 podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds,Science Fiction,Star Trek I forget what put me in the mood, but I've had a desire burning within me to run a Trek role playing game for awhile.  As a guy who's GM'd Star Trek for decades, it's been awhile since I've had an active crew.  More than two years.  Longer maybe? (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/startrekagean01_difftreatment.png)I forget what put me in the mood, but I've had a desire burning within me to run a Trek role playing game for awhile.  As a guy who's GM'd Star Trek for decades, it's been awhile since I've had an active crew.  More than two years.  Longer maybe? So I put out the call... Joining the crew are Funnybooks' Tim and Wayne, Thistledown John (http://thistledownap.com) and Knights of Reignsborough artist Jake Ekiss (http://jakeekiss.blogspot.com). In this first episode, the guys establish their Star Trek street cred and discuss what they'd like to see in a Star Trek game. Star Trek: Aegean is sponsored by SausageFest (http://sausagefeststl.com/). Aron yes 1:42:10 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18695 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18695#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:00:33 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18695 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18695/feed 0 DC,Marvel,New52,podcast Tim is all about the foosball Caffeine Paul’s getting ready for his annual Pauloween trip Trade Dumping New Avengers Annual #1 Justice League International #1 Animal Man #1 Swamp Thing #1 Batgirl #1 The Lightning Round: - (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fb2011_110.png) * Tim is all about the foosball * Caffeine * Paul’s getting ready for his annual Pauloween trip * Trade Dumping * New Avengers Annual #1 * Justice League International #1 * Animal Man #1 * Swamp Thing #1 * Batgirl #1 * The Lightning Round: * Static Shock * Green Arrow * OMAC * Batwing * Stormwatch * Hawk and Dove * Men of War * Detective Comics #1 * Action Comics #1 When a character has multiple books how do you prefer it to be handled? Do you prefer each book to focus on a different type of story, all of them tied together into one close knit story (old triangle numbering on the Superman titles), or something else entirely? Plus, listener voice mail! This Friday, the first episode of our all-new Ideology of Madness Actual Play debuts!  Join us for sandbox role playing in the Star Trek Universe! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. If we use your voicemail, you’ll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize just like James and Nick! Aron yes 1:49:45 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18681 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18681#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:18:24 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18681 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18681/feed 1 podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds The terror of Honey Badger has been ended.  In the aftermath, questions are asked, a mentor is doubted, a team is named and the Necropath is haunted...! - We are rapidly approaching the end to our first story arc andwill have a Q&A show between the fi... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kor_issue7_title.png)The terror of Honey Badger has been ended.  In the aftermath, questions are asked, a mentor is doubted, a team is named and the Necropath is haunted...! We are rapidly approaching the end to our first story arc andwill have a Q&A show between the first and second arc. We’d love to hear from you! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and share your comments, questions, and suggestions.  If we use your voicemail in the show, you'll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize! GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. It is not our intent to teach a system, rather to entertain. As such, much of the game mechanic discussion has been edited from the audio. Podcaster’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is released bi-weekly. Issue 8 will arrive on September 23rd. Aron yes 1:23:58 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18668 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18668#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:23:54 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18668 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18668/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,New52,podcast,SpiderIsland It's a grand tour of comics this week!  From the universe ending pages of Flashpoint #5 to the birth of the DC's New 52 in Justice League #1, through realms of The Mighty Thor's Asgard we Journey Into Mystery with a detour through the Ultimate Universe... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fb2010_109.png)It's a grand tour of comics this week!  From the universe ending pages of Flashpoint #5 to the birth of the DC's New 52 in Justice League #1, through realms of The Mighty Thor's Asgard we Journey Into Mystery with a detour through the Ultimate Universe arriving finally on Spider Island. Plus, Paul's not dead! This Friday, Issue 7 of Knights of Reignsborough hits the interwebz. Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback.  If we use your voicemail, you'll win an Ideology of Madness SurPrize! Aron yes 1:33:20 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18643 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18643#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:29:20 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18643 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18643/feed 0 Comics,DC,flashpoint,Marvel,podcast Hurm... It appears that our show notes were washed away in Tropical Storm Irene. If Paul survived the largest storm to hit the east coast in 25-years, I am sure he'll update these notes.  In the meantime, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/fb2010_108.png)Hurm... It appears that our show notes were washed away in Tropical Storm Irene. If Paul survived the largest storm to hit the east coast in 25-years, I am sure he'll update these notes.  In the meantime, I know we nattered on about boycotting Action Comics in DC's new 52.  If I recall correctly, there was talk of FlashPoint tie-ins such as Lois Lane and the Resistance #3, Kid Flash Lost #3 and Hal Jordan #3 among other titles such as FF #8, Ultimate Comics The Ultimates #1, Wonder Woman #614, Superman Beyond #0, Green Lantern RetroActive 90s, Superman RetroActive 90s, and Bionic Man #1. The first episode of IoM's new Star Trek actual play podcast comes out on Friday. Mark your calendar! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. Aron yes http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18627 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18627#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:49:03 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18627 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18627/feed 3 Comics,RPG,Savage Worlds Big Pink rages once again threatening the lives of Dr. Necropath and Hair Trigger while a notorious villain terrifies the citizens of Reignsborough with only Ricochet to defend them. And deep under the city, The Coyote is attacked! (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/kor_issue6_title.png)Big Pink rages once again threatening the lives of Dr. Necropath and Hair Trigger while a notorious villain terrifies the citizens of Reignsborough with only Ricochet to defend them. And deep under the city, The Coyote is attacked! Circumstances are dire, the situations seem hopeless, but never fear... The Necropath has a plan! We are rapidly approaching the end to our first story arc andwill have a Q&A show between the first and second arc. We'd love to hear from you! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and share your comments, questions, and suggestions. GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. It is not our intent to teach a system, rather to entertain. As such, much of the game mechanic discussion has been edited from the audio. Podcaster’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is released bi-weekly. Issue 7 will arrive on September 9th. Aron yes http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18609 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18609#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:20:07 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18609 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18609/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast Jonathan returns and Andrew sucks Movie releases Getting into Hellboy Digital Comics feature Ultimate Fallout #6 Flashpoint: Abin Sur – The Green Lantern #3 Flashpoint: Wonder Woman and the Furies #3 Spider-Island: Spider-Girl #1 * (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/fb2010_107.png)Jonathan returns and Andrew sucks * Movie releases * Getting into Hellboy * Digital Comics feature * Ultimate Fallout #6 * Flashpoint: Abin Sur – The Green Lantern #3 * Flashpoint: Wonder Woman and the Furies #3 * Spider-Island: Spider-Girl #1 * Venom #6 (Spider-Island tie-in) * Avengers Academy #18 * Daredevil #2 * Green Lantern Corps #63 Knights of Reignsborough (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/category/columns/knights-of-reignsborough) Issue 6 comes out on Friday.  Mark your calendar! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback.     Aron yes http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18582 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18582#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:00:14 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18582 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18582/feed 1 Comics,DC,flashpoint,green lantern,Marvel Rise of the Planet of the Apes and the winner of our Boom! Studios Planet of the Apes give-a-way! Andrew’s Comic Store sucks Paul’s trip to Texas Fear Itself #5 New Avengers #15 Amazing Spiderman #667 * (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/fb2010_106.png)Rise of the Planet of the Apes and the winner of our Boom! Studios Planet of the Apes give-a-way! * Andrew’s Comic Store sucks * Paul’s trip to Texas * Fear Itself #5 * New Avengers #15 * Amazing Spiderman #667 * Ultimate Fallout #4 & #5 (and how Marvel is pissing us off) * War of the Green Lanterns Aftermath #2 * Booster Gold #47 * Red Robin #26 * Flashpoint #4 * Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman #3 * Flashpoint: Knight of Vengeance #3 Smells Like Team Justice (http://mikeymason.bandcamp.com/track/smells-like-team-justice) provided courtesy of Mikey Mason. Knights of Reignsborough Issue 5 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18561) came out Saturday. Check it out! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. Aron yes http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18561 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18561#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2011 22:40:25 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18561 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18561/feed 4 actual play,Comics,Savage Worlds After subduing the rampaging monster, our heroes are left with the questions of what to do with him... and how much to reveal to one another. GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/kor_issue5_title.png)After subduing the rampaging monster, our heroes are left with the questions of what to do with him... and how much to reveal to one another. GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. It is not our intent to teach a system, rather to entertain. As such, much of the game mechanic discussion has been edited from the audio. Podcaster’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is released bi-weekly. Issue 6 will arrive on August 26th. Aron yes http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18478 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18478#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:31:19 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18478 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18478/feed 1 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18463 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18463#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:06:41 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18463 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18463/feed 7 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18454 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18454#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:02:13 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18454 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18454/feed 0 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18442 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18442#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:53:17 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18442 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18442/feed 2 Ape Week,Boom!,Comics,DC,fear itself,flashpoint,Marvel,podcast Well, Paul's gone.  In an amazing display of we-don't-need-that-guy, we immediately replace Paul with Knights of Reignsborough artist Jake Ekiss.  Fresh from last week's Twitter rant, Jake picks up where he left off this time with no 140-character limi... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fb2010_105.png) Well, Paul's gone.  In an amazing display of we-don't-need-that-guy, we immediately replace Paul with Knights of Reignsborough artist Jake Ekiss.  Fresh from last week's Twitter rant, Jake picks up where he left off this time with no 140-character limitations.  In this week's show we revisit the Captain America movie, chat about how none of us are going to GenCon and how Dan Didio botched the lady issue at San Diego: * CAPTAIN AMERICA THE MOVIE * NOBODY'S GOING TO GENCON * PAUL'S COMING TO TOWN * SOME OF DC's BEST FRIENDS ARE WOMEN (link to Didio's comments (http://dcmenkickingass.tumblr.com/post/8136136296/webslinging-this-is-an-audio-clip-of-dan-didio) and to the DCU Blog response (http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2011/07/29/we-hear-you/)) * WONDER WOMAN 613 * FP PROJECT SUPERMAN 2 * GREEN LANTERN CORPS 62 * EMERALD WARRIORS 12 * DRACULA: COM 12 * KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: JAVA JOINT (Available digitally from DriveThru Comics! (http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product_info.php?products_id=92965&affiliate_id=302545)) * AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 666 * ULTIMATE FALLOUT 3 * PLANET OF THE APES 4 Knights of Reignsborough Issue 4 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18437) came out Friday.  Check it out because... the concert event of the year is coming! Also, today kicks off Ape Week here on Ideology of Madness.  Come back all week long for loads of poo-flinging monkey madness! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. Aron yes 1:35:10 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18437 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18437#comments Sat, 30 Jul 2011 04:23:17 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18437 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18437/feed 1 Comics,podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds In a city aching to heal, wounds are torn open as a monster rampages through Reignsborough.  Four would-be knights stand in its way... GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/kor_issue4_title.png)In a city aching to heal, wounds are torn open as a monster rampages through Reignsborough.  Four would-be knights stand in its way... GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. It is not our intent to teach a system, rather to entertain. As such, much of the game mechanic discussion has been edited from the audio.  Podcaster’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is released bi-weekly. Issue 5 will arrive on August 12th. Aron yes 1:19:49 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18416 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18416#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:00:21 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18416 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18416/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast,Star Trek Jeff Bailey is a good man Comic Trailers San Diego Comic Con News Daredevil #1 Avengers Academy #16 Flashpoint: Wonder Woman And The Furies #2 War Of The Green Lanterns: Aftermath #1 New Avengers #14 - * (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fb2010_104.png)Jeff Bailey is a good man * Comic Trailers * San Diego Comic Con News * Daredevil #1 * Avengers Academy #16 * Flashpoint: Wonder Woman And The Furies #2 * War Of The Green Lanterns: Aftermath #1 * New Avengers #14 Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. Aron yes 1:21:35 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18358 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18358#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 02:47:39 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18358 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18358/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,Movies & TV,podcast Aron's ethical, digital dilemma The last Harry Potter (and Midnight in Paris) SF Television Amazing Spider-Man #665 Ultimate Comics Fallout #1 Green Lantern #67 Booster Gold #46 Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman #2 FF #6 Charismagic #2 * (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fb2010_103.png)Aron's ethical, digital dilemma * The last Harry Potter (and Midnight in Paris) * SF Television * Amazing Spider-Man #665 * Ultimate Comics Fallout #1 * Green Lantern #67 * Booster Gold #46 * Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman #2 * FF #6 * Charismagic #2 * Shinku #2 Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. Aron yes 1:32:50 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18337 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18337#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:28:04 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18337 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18337/feed 0 Comics,podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds In the aftermath of the disastrous events surrounding Partisan's funeral, three heroes are left to discern what it all means... GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. It is not our intent to teach a system, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/kor_issue3_title.png)In the aftermath of the disastrous events surrounding Partisan's funeral, three heroes are left to discern what it all means... GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. It is not our intent to teach a system, rather to entertain. As such, much of the game mechanic discussion has been edited from the audio. Podcaster’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is released bi-weekly. Issue 4 will arrive on July 29th. Intro voice-over provided by Gary Layton. Aron yes 1:13:35 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18310 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18310#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:59:29 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18310 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18310/feed 0 Comics,DC,doctor who,idw Hard to believe, but it's been two years since we last interviewed Matt Sturges.  In this episode, we play catch-up becayse Matt's been up to a whole lot of stuff since 2009.  We discuss the finale to Jack of Fables, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fb2011_sturges.png)Hard to believe, but it's been two years since we last interviewed Matt Sturges (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/7825).  In this episode, we play catch-up becayse Matt's been up to a whole lot of stuff since 2009.  We discuss the finale to Jack of Fables, writing House of Mystery for Vertigo and Doctor Who for IDW. We yammer about digital comics, the DC Reboot and Matt's early geekery. Plus in an Ideology of Madness/Funnybooks exclusive, Matt reveals his... wait... you'll have to listen for that. Aron yes 58:40 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18297 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18297#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:53:13 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18297 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18297/feed 0 Comics,DC,flashpoint,Marvel,Star Trek Star Trek on Netflix What Paul was doing instead of Star Trek on Netflix Paul’s comic shop has PLANS for the DC RELAUNCH Amazing Spider-Man #664 FF #5 Flashpoint: Green Arrow Industries Flashpoint: Hal Jordan #1 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/fb2010_102.png) * Star Trek on Netflix * What Paul was doing instead of Star Trek on Netflix * Paul’s comic shop has PLANS for the DC RELAUNCH * Amazing Spider-Man #664 * FF #5 * Flashpoint: Green Arrow Industries * Flashpoint: Hal Jordan #1 * Flashpoint: Project Superman #1 * Flashpoint: The Canterbury Cricket * Wonder Woman #612 * Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #11 * Zenescope's The Theater #1-4 Aron yes 1:32:15 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18288 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18288#comments Sat, 02 Jul 2011 03:08:00 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18288 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18288/feed 2 Comics,podcast,RPG,Savage Worlds While the city pays its last respects, an outrageous assault is launched at St. John's.  An explosion is detonated beneath the fallen hero's coffin, fire erupts into the congregation and fleeing mourners are cut and stabbed.  It is left to four, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/kor_issue2_title1.png)While the city pays its last respects, an outrageous assault is launched at St. John's.  An explosion is detonated beneath the fallen hero's coffin, fire erupts into the congregation and fleeing mourners are cut and stabbed.  It is left to four, new to the role of hero to protect the weak and bring the villains to justice! GM’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast. It is not our intent to teach a system, rather to entertain. As such, much of the game mechanic discussion has been edited from the audio. Podcaster’s note: Knights of Reignsborough is released bi-weekly. Issue 3 will arrive on July 15th. Additional voice-over work provided by Gary Layton. Aron yes 1:11:20 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18261 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18261#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:11:35 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18261 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18261/feed 0 Comics,DC,flashpoint,green lantern,Marvel,podcast,Thor Paul’s in Philly and Andrew is MIA Paul liked Green Lantern.  Stupid Paul. Death of Tomb of Dracula artist Gene Colan DC Roadshow rolls into Dallas NEW COMIC RELEASE SPOTLIGHT: Secret Avengers #14 The Mighty Thor #3 Flashpoint Tie-Ins: (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/fb2010_101.png) * Paul’s in Philly and Andrew is MIA * Paul liked Green Lantern.  Stupid Paul. * Death of Tomb of Dracula artist Gene Colan * DC Roadshow rolls into Dallas * NEW COMIC RELEASE SPOTLIGHT: * Secret Avengers #14 * The Mighty Thor #3 * Flashpoint Tie-Ins: * Kid Flash Lost Starring Bart Allen #1 (of 3) * Grodd of War * Wonder Woman and the Furies #1 * Reverse Flash (One-Shot) * Avengers Academy #15 * Superman #712 * Ultimate Spider-Man #160 Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. Aron yes 1:30:40 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18233 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18233#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:00:51 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18233 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18233/feed 0 Avengers movie,Comics,DC,Dreadstar,Marvel,podcast,thanos One of the many pleasures of comic book podcasting is that you get to talk to amazingly talented people... and sometimes you get to talk to amazingly talented people who you've idolized for decades.  Such is the case with this week's interview. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/fb2010_starlin.png)One of the many pleasures of comic book podcasting is that you get to talk to amazingly talented people... and sometimes you get to talk to amazingly talented people who you've idolized for decades.  Such is the case with this week's interview. With a career in comics spanning 40 years, Jim Starlin was responsible for re-imagining such characters as Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock for Marvel... and then killed them. He's the fellow who gave us Thanos (who loves Death) and over at DC, he killed off Jason Todd in the now infamous A DEATH IN THE FAMILY. Sensing a theme? Currently, Jim Starlin is producing the third volume of his creator owned BREED over at Image Comics.  It's a horror story centering on the activities of Ray Stoner who is half-demon, half-man.  Monstrous hijinks ensue. Of course, Starlin was a pioneer in the realm of creator-owned content. Starlin debuted his Vanth Dreadstar character in the serialized Metamorphosis Odyssey appearing in the pages of Marvel's Epic Illustrated.  Beyond that initial serialized story, Dreadstar moved onto his own original graphic novel followed by a monthly under Marvel's Epic banner followed by a series at First Comics and then a mini-series at Malibu. And I ain't the only one sporting a chubby for Big Jim.  Oh no, Paul has a deep and abiding love for all things Thanos and the Infinity gems. Brother Starlin teases a little news in this episode about Dreadstar... and Thanos and a certain movie project. Join our unabashed geek love fest as we adore Jim Starlin. Aron yes 33:10 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18221 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18221#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:22:06 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18221 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18221/feed 2 Comics,DC,green lantern,Marvel,podcast Well, here it is... our big 1ooth episode.  It's an all discussion episode this time around as we answer your questions.  Lots of topics this week.  And lots of hosts!  Join Aron, Paul, Tim, Wayne, Andrew and Jonathan for a double-sized commemorative e... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/fb2010_100.png) Well, here it is... our big 1ooth episode.  It's an all discussion episode this time around as we answer your questions.  Lots of topics this week.  And lots of hosts!  Join Aron, Paul, Tim, Wayne, Andrew and Jonathan for a double-sized commemorative episode! * The new Green Lantern movie * Word pronunciation * Minds changing * Rebooting Superman * Rebooting the Marvel Universe * Favorite 3rd tier characters * What if we were making the next superhero TV show? * Best Spider-Love Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback. Aron yes 1:44:25 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18210 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18210#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:58:50 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18210 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18210/feed 1 Comics,podcast,RPG This is it!  At long last after eight sandbox episodes and two zero issues, our first issue of Knights of Reignsborough is here! A city grieves as its hero - the Knight of Reignsborough himself - Partisan is laid to rest. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kor_issue1_title)This is it!  At long last after eight sandbox episodes and two zero issues, our first issue of Knights of Reignsborough is here! A city grieves as its hero - the Knight of Reignsborough himself - Partisan is laid to rest.  No greater champion for justice has the world ever known.  Who... what will fill the void? Find out in this smash, collector's item issue!!! GM's note: Knights of Reignsborough is a role playing game actual play podcast.  It is not our intent to teach a system, rather to entertain.  As such, much of the game mechanic discussion has been edited from the audio. Podcaster's note: Starting this week, Knights of Reignsborough begins its bi-weekly release schedule.  Issue 2 will arrive on July 1st. Aron yes 1:11:55 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18168 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18168#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 02:10:53 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18168 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18168/feed 0 Comics,DC,fear itself,flashpoint,Marvel,podcast What relaunch titles are you picking up? Fear Itself vs. Flashpoint New Comics Release Spotlight Journey into Mystery #624 Booster Gold #45 Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman #1 Flashpoint: Deathstroke and the Curse of the Ravager #1 Fly #1 * (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/fb2010_99.png)What relaunch titles are you picking up? * Fear Itself vs. Flashpoint * New Comics Release Spotlight * Journey into Mystery #624 * Booster Gold #45 * Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman #1 * Flashpoint: Deathstroke and the Curse of the Ravager #1 * Fly #1 * Batman and Robin #24 Just one week left ’til big episode 100. We’re getting our tuxes pressed and preparing all the awesome. You can be part of the show. * You can ask a question on the Funnybooks hotline by dialing 972-763-5903 and leaving us you message and/or: * You can suggest show topics in the comments section below. Watch the site for additional details, because we’ll be offering valuable prizes for those whose questions and topics we use. Aron yes 1:11:35 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18160 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18160#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:02:42 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18160 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18160/feed 0 Comics,podcast,RPG In Knights of Reignsborough Issue #0, we learned about Hair Trigger, Ricochet and The Coyote.  We learned where they were when Partisan died, what they did.  In this issue, we meet a young doctor whose bright future crumbles to dark knights in our fair... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kor_zero_point_five.png)In Knights of Reignsborough Issue #0, we learned about Hair Trigger, Ricochet and The Coyote.  We learned where they were when Partisan died, what they did.  In this issue, we meet a young doctor whose bright future crumbles to dark knights in our fair city.  And we are ministered to by Father Dominic Argento, a cleric on the edge. Next week... Issue 1! Aron yes 22:15 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18072 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18072#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:00:30 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18072 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18072/feed 2 Comics,DC,fear itself,flashpoint,Marvel,podcast In this the biggest comic book news week in years, Paul and Wayne go missing. Slackers.  No commitment, I say.  In the blinding flashpoint of this monumental news they were found wanting, consumed no doubt by fear itself. But that's okay.  Aron, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/fb2010_98.png)In this the biggest comic book news week in years, Paul and Wayne go missing. Slackers.  No commitment, I say.  In the blinding flashpoint of this monumental news they were found wanting, consumed no doubt by fear itself. But that's okay.  Aron, Tim and Andrew bring it this week. * DC's reboot and day-and-date digital distribution * VALIANT's Return * Aron and Andrew see X-MEN: FIRST CLASS * FLASHPOINT #2 * WORLD OF FLASHPOINT #1 * BATMAN: KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE #1 * SECRET SEVEN #1 * WONDER WOMAN #611 * FEAR ITSELF #3 * THUNDERBOLTS 158 * THE DEEP #1 * ASM #663 * AVENGERS ACADEMY #14.1 * SHINKU #1 plus Ron Marz leaves Witchblade Don't miss the first episode of Knights of Reignsborough season 2 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18066) released last Friday and come back this Friday for Issue #0.5! Just a two weeks left ’til big episode 100. We’re getting our tuxes pressed and preparing all the awesome. You can be part of the show. * You can ask a question on the Funnybooks hotline by dialing 972-763-5903 and leaving us you message and/or: * You can suggest show topics in the comments section below. Watch the site for additional details, because we’ll be offering valuable prizes for those whose questions and topics we use. Aron yes 1:24:55 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18066 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18066#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:53:21 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18066 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18066/feed 2 Comics,podcast,RPG Remember how we said that Sandbox Session 7 was our final sandboxing session? Well, we went and got ourselves a new player, which means we needed one more turn in the sandbox. In this episode, Andrew (aka New Jonathan) joins the team and we run him t... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kor8_new.png) Remember how we said that Sandbox Session 7 was our final sandboxing session? Well, we went and got ourselves a new player, which means we needed one more turn in the sandbox. In this episode, Andrew (aka New Jonathan) joins the team and we run him through character generation. While the artwork and title reveal the ultimate choice, the joy is in the journey. So, join us as we mock Andrew's ideas. Be sure to return next Friday for Issue 0.5 of Knights of Reignsborough. Season 2 is just getting started! Aron yes 1:29:00 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18045 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18045#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:00:40 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18045 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18045/feed 0 DC,green lantern,Image Comics,Shinku,Thor,top cow Ron Marz returns to the show to talk about his all new, creator-owned project - Shinku.  Shipping this week from Image Comics, Shinku tells the tale of vampires both in modern-day and feudal Japan.  There are samurai, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fb2011_marz.png)Ron Marz returns to the show to talk about his all new, creator-owned project - Shinku.  Shipping this week from Image Comics, Shinku tells the tale of vampires both in modern-day and feudal Japan.  There are samurai, motorcyles and lots of bloody killing.  It's a terrific book. We also discuss Ron's upcoming Green Lantern one-shot for DC, his experience on Thor for Marvel and - oh yes - his current work on Witchblade and Magdalena for Top Cow. It's another terrific interview with Ron Marz. Listen now! Aron yes 1:11:55 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18034 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18034#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 01:30:02 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=18034 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/18034/feed 0 Comics,DC,green lantern,Kirby Genesis,Marvel,podcast,Xombi Paul has an announcement to make Memorial Day Plans Tim’s small itty bitty banter topic The Mighty Thor #2 Amazing Spider-Man #662 FF #4 Green Lantern #66 Green Lantern Corps #60 Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #10 Spider-Girl #7 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fb2010_97.png) * Paul has an announcement to make * Memorial Day Plans * Tim’s small itty bitty banter topic * The Mighty Thor #2 * Amazing Spider-Man #662 * FF #4 * Green Lantern #66 * Green Lantern Corps #60 * Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #10 * Spider-Girl #7 * Kirby: Genesis #0 * Xombi #3 Just a few weeks left 'til big episode 100.  We're getting our tuxes pressed and preparing all the awesome.  You can be part of the show. * You can ask a question on the Funnybooks hotline by dialing 972-763-5903 and leaving us you message just like our good friend Tony Mast of Back Seat Producers and Back Seat Box Office did this week; and/or * You can suggest show topics in the comments section below. Watch the site for additional details, because we'll be offering valuable prizes for those whose questions and topics we use. This coming Friday... big things... The next episode of Knight of Reignsborough hits the interwebz in which you'll get to meet our newest player charcter.  Also, X-Men: First Class opens, be sure to pop on back next week to hear our thoughts... And Friday is the first full day of Dude-a-palooza.  It's gonna be a thing. Aron yes 1:19:00 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17982 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17982#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 02:59:08 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/?p=17982 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17982/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast This week, both Paul and Wayne saw Pirates of the Caribbean, but not together.  It's not like they're dating or anything, though they do tend coordinate they're wardrobe with freakish regularity.  At the theater, they had wildly different experiences. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fb2010_96.png)This week, both Paul and Wayne saw Pirates of the Caribbean, but not together.  It's not like they're dating or anything, though they do tend coordinate they're wardrobe with freakish regularity.  At the theater, they had wildly different experiences.  Be that as it may, we all grooved to this week's new Green Lantern trailer.  We discussed it all this week, plus our Rapture plans and even the week's new comics. * Booster Gold #44 * X-Men Giant Size #1 * Avengers Academy #14 * Amazing Spider-Man #661 * Alpha Flight #0 * Batman And Robin #23 * Thunderbolts #157 * Rocketeer Adventures #1 Stay tuned after the end-music for more discussion. Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback like William Pall (http://twitter.com/#!/williampall) did. Aron yes 1:19:35 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17972 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17972#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 03:42:02 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17972 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17972/feed 1 Boom!,dracula,Planet of the Apes The first thing you have to understand about Daryl Gregory is that despite all evidence to the contrary he is not in fact British. I know, right? The next thing you need to know about Daryl Gregory?  He's writing two of the best comics around. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fb2011_gregory.png)The first thing you have to understand about Daryl Gregory is that despite all evidence to the contrary he is not in fact British. I know, right? The next thing you need to know about Daryl Gregory?  He's writing two of the best comics around.  His Dracula: Company of Monsters is simply the best Dracula story since Wolfman and Colan's Tomb of Dracula.  It is one of the finest, genuinely horrorific comics to see print in years. His Planet of the Apes returns the franchise to the original continuity picking up where the fifth film, Battle for the Planet of the Apes, leaves off.  It's a talking-monkey-aficionado's dream come true.  It's a terrific simian whodunit with all kinds of organic human.  We're enjoying it so much, we're finging poo! Daryl's writing some great stuff and we had a blast talking to him about it.  Even though he isn't British. Aron yes 1:04:20 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17942 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17942#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 02:53:34 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17942 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17942/feed 1 Comics,DC,flashpoint,podcast This week, a lot of folks called in sick... so they didn't get to join us for our Thwipster.com conversation.  They didn't get to lament the sad news of NBC's Wonder Woman decision.  And they didn't get to ruminate over the Smallville series finale. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fb2010_95.png) This week, a lot of folks called in sick... so they didn't get to join us for our Thwipster.com conversation.  They didn't get to lament the sad news of NBC's Wonder Woman decision.  And they didn't get to ruminate over the Smallville series finale.  That's fine. Podcasting is done by those who show up.  So we talked about all that cool stuff and the week's comics. * Journey Into Mystery #623 * New Mutants #25 * Spider-Girl #6 * Amazing Spider-Man #660 * FF #3 * Flashpoint #1 * Superman #711 * Red Robin #23 * New Avengers #12 Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback or call in sick like Thistledown John, Sean and Scott did! Aron yes 1:13:30 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17901 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17901#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:28 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17901 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17901/feed 4 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17903 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17903#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 22:00:35 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17903 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17903/feed 1 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17914 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17914#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 17:30:43 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17914 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17914/feed 2 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17907 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17907#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 14:00:30 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17907 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17907/feed 6 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17911 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17911#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 13:00:20 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17911 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17911/feed 5 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17909 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17909#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 11:29:05 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17909 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17909/feed 4 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17898 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17898#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 02:51:09 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17898 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17898/feed 0 Comics,DC,Free Comic Book Day,Marvel,podcast,Thor Historians will designate the time we find ourselves in as A.T. (After Thor). That's right, we now live in a world with not just a Thor movie, but an awesome Thor movie. All of your Funnybooks hosts saw it and in this week's episode, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fb2010_94.png) Historians will designate the time we find ourselves in as A.T. (After Thor). That's right, we now live in a world with not just a Thor movie, but an awesome Thor movie. All of your Funnybooks hosts saw it and in this week's episode, we tell you all about it, Free Comic Book Day and - oh yes - the week's comics. Due to a shorter turn-a-round time than usual this week, editing is a little rough. Fear Itself #2 (of 7) Avengers Academy #13 Moon Knight #1 Uncanny X-Force #9 Our Free Comic Book Day wrap-up! Super Dinosaur Free Comic Book Day Special Amazing Spider-Man Green Lantern/Flashpoint Locke and Key Avatar/Star Wars Intrepid Escapegoat Kung Fu Panda Atomic Robo We announce our Morning Glories trade paperback winner! Monday, May 9th is Free Funnybook Day right here at Ideology of Madness!  We're giving awesome stuff away all freakin' day! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback! Aron yes 1:39:10 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17766 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17766#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 06:00:34 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17766 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17766/feed 0 Andrew's out "sick" this week, so you'll have to settle for Aron, Paulie, Tim and Wayne. R.I.P. TiVo Tim’s Rant E-Mail we need to read (Twilight Guardian) Booster Gold in Smallville The Mighty Thor #1 Action Comics #900 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/fb2010_93.png)Andrew's out "sick" this week, so you'll have to settle for Aron, Paulie, Tim and Wayne. * R.I.P. TiVo * Tim’s Rant * E-Mail we need to read (Twilight Guardian) * Booster Gold in Smallville * The Mighty Thor #1 * Action Comics #900 * Amazing Spider-Man #659 * FF #2 * Avengers #12.1 * Justice League: Generation Lost #24 * Wonder Woman #610 * Dracula: The Company of Monsters #9 * Planet of the Apes #1 Coming up Saturday May 7 is Free Comic Book Day (http://freecomicbookday.com/), the day you can visit your friendly neighborhood comic shop and pick up free comics.  Hot on the heels of  FCBD is Free Funnybook Day!  The second year, IoM will be giving away comics all day on the Monday after Free Comic Book Day.  Woot! Don't forget our Morning Glories give-a-way (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/17642)! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback! Aron yes 1:31:25 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17642 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17642#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:00:20 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17642 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17642/feed 15 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17637 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17637#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:10:30 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17637 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17637/feed 0 Boom!,Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast Really, what's more in keeping with the Easter season than a podcast with Aron, Paul, Tim and Wayne talking about comics?  Whether you're celebrating the resurrection of the living God or enjoying an off-the-hook pagan fertility ritual, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/fb2010_92.png)Really, what's more in keeping with the Easter season than a podcast with Aron, Paul, Tim and Wayne talking about comics?  Whether you're celebrating the resurrection of the living God or enjoying an off-the-hook pagan fertility ritual, clearly this is the podcast for you. Business cards Tim's nerd date Roger Langridge and R-rated superhero comics Avengers Academy #12 Thunderbolts #156 Twilight Guardian #4 War of the Green Lanterns: Green Lantern #65 & Green Lantern Corps #59 Supergirl #63 Dracula: The Company of Monsters Volumes 1 and 2 Malignant Man Be sure to check out our Morning Glories Give-a-way which you'll find on the site (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/category/contests) Monday morning! Give us a call at 972-763-5903 and leave us your feedback! Free Funnybook Day is coming... Aron yes 1:21:00 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17575 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17575#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:05:40 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17575 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17575/feed 1 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast,Star Trek Evil doers rise - Now Avengers assemble With hammer and shield Join the Haiku Avengers along with Aron, Paul, Tim, Wayne and Andrew for another exciting week of comics, p0rn parodies and poetry! Star Trek: TNG, A XXX Parody (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/fb2010_91.png) Evil doers rise Now Avengers assemble With hammer and shield Join the Haiku Avengers along with Aron, Paul, Tim, Wayne and Andrew for another exciting week of comics, p0rn parodies and poetry! Star Trek: TNG, A XXX Parody (http://axxxparody.com/) Paul’s Mysterious Banter Topic Pre-ordering your comics Justice League: Generation Lost #23 Red Robin #22 Batman and Robin #22 Captain America: The Fighting Avenger #1 Uncanny X-Men #535 New Avengers #11 Amazing Spider-Man# 658 Journey Into Mystery #622 Infinite Vacation #2 Battle Chasers Anthology This week's sound engineering provided by DJ Kitteh. Aron yes 1:32:45 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17560 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17560#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 02:30:42 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17560 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17560/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast Let's face it. This was not the most spectacular week in comics.  With a few noteworthy exceptions, it's a rather lackluster stack of books.  That's probably the reason we spend so much time in this episode talking about movies such as SUCKER PUNCH an... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/fb2010_90.png)Let's face it. This was not the most spectacular week in comics.  With a few noteworthy exceptions, it's a rather lackluster stack of books.  That's probably the reason we spend so much time in this episode talking about movies such as SUCKER PUNCH and GREEN LANTERN, Back Seat Box Office (http://feeds.feedburner.com/BackSeatBoxOffice) and Nanna.  Join Aron, Paul, Tim and Andrew as they speculate about Wayne's sack. Fear Itself #1 Annihilators #2 Amazing Spider-Man Annual #38 Dungeons and Dragons #5 Charismagic #1 Traveller #1-5 Aron yes 1:18:45 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17505 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17505#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:41:01 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17505 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17505/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast And so it is April... just a scant month away from Free Comic Book Day and, even more awesome, Free Funnybook Day.  It's April and the birds are singing, flowers are blooming and your histamine levels are rising. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/fb2010_89.png)And so it is April... just a scant month away from Free Comic Book Day and, even more awesome, Free Funnybook Day.  It's April and the birds are singing, flowers are blooming and your histamine levels are rising.  It's April and the lawns are turning as green as Oa. Join Aron, Paul, Tim, Wayne and Andrew for the first episode of April. Amazing Spider-Man #657 Wonder Woman #609 War of the Green Lanterns Green Lantern #64 Green Lantern Corps #58 Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #8 Xombi #1 Teen Titans #93 Spider-Crap #5 Grimm Fairy Tales: Myths and Legends #3 Starborn #1-4 Aron yes 1:26:40 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17437 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17437#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:00:45 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17437 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17437/feed 3 Comics,DC,Fear The Con,fear the con 4,Marvel,podcast Returning to the real world after three days of awesome at Word Wide Wing Night and Fear the Con 4 in St. Louis was brutal for your Funnybooks hosts.  But at least Warren Beatty had a good week., what with winning his rights back to make a Dick Tracy f... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/fb2010_88.png) Returning to the real world after three days of awesome at Word Wide Wing Night and Fear the Con 4 (http://fearthecon.com) in St. Louis was brutal for your Funnybooks hosts.  But at least Warren Beatty had a good week., what with winning his rights back to make a Dick Tracy film.  And, hey, Neonomicon ended with a spectacularly unfulfilled promise of elder god junk.  Join Aron, Paul, Tim, Wayne and Andrew as they lament the torture of real world. NEW RELEASE SPOTLIGHT * (Marvel) Uncanny X-Force, Captain America*, and Thor Point Ones * (DC) Justice League: Generation Lost #22 * (Marvel) Amazing Spider-Man #656 * (Marvel)Thunderbolts #155 * (Marvel) Ultimate Doom #4 * (Marvel) Fear Itself Prologue: Book of the Skull * (Marvel) Avengers Academy #11 * (Marvel) FF #1 * (Image) Lorna, Relic Wrangler One-Shot (Boom!) Soldier Zero #1-6 (*) None of us could remember how Sin, the Red Skull's daughter, received her skullish visage.  Our interns reviewed the record and found that Synthia "Sin" Schmidt (aka Mother Superior of the Sisters of Sin) was injured in an explosion while trying to put her father, the Red Skull, into Steve Rogers' body.  Beyond sounding like the plot of an awesome gay porno, her face was burned rendering her skully. Aron yes 1:17:05 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17377 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17377#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:39:06 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17377 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17377/feed 25 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17365 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17365#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:46:24 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17365 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17365/feed 0 Fear The Con,fear the con 4,FTC4,podcast,RPG On day two of Fear the Con 4, your Funnybooks hosts settled down to enjoy some lunch and chat about the con.  Since Wayne was otherwise engaged, John Stephens of Thistledown Actual Play was employed to fill the role of Fake Wayne (aka False Wayne or Fo... On day two of Fear the Con 4 (http://fearthecon.com), your Funnybooks hosts settled down to enjoy some lunch and chat about the con.  Since Wayne was otherwise engaged, John Stephens of Thistledown Actual Play (http://www.thistledownap.com/) was employed to fill the role of Fake Wayne (aka False Wayne or Fool's Wayne).  We were joined by comedian Mikey Mason (http://www.mikeymason.com) as well as Tim Rodriguez from Dice Food Lodging (http://www.dicefoodlodging.com/), Josh from the internet (http://twitter.com/#!/tikilovegod), and Ideology of Madness contributor James (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/author/james). We discuss all manner of topics, none of them comic book related.  So, a bit of a departure for this comic book podcast.  If you're new to this podcast, please check out our weekly comics discussion episodes (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/category/columns/funny-books-with-aron-paulie) or our New Comic Book Day Interviews series (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/category/columns/new-comic-book-day-interviews). This is the first of the audio we recorded at Fear the Con (http://www.feartheboot.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=48).  We've got several actual play sessions coming and more commentary.  Watch the site for updates. Fear the Comedian: Mikey Mason Previewing next year's con-game... The Quality Inn Expedition Paul is Smooth The Cultural Defining Semantics of Pizza Songs in the Key of Shame Judged by the cleaning staff Aron yes 42:58 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17264 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17264#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:24:07 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17264 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17264/feed 0 Comics,DC,Fear The Con,Marvel,podcast In the week prior to Fear the Con 4, Aron gets an iPad2 and speaks of it in glowing terms bordering on the inappropriate while Paul has a lot of explaining to do.  There's also the Trade Paper Back and Sock Incidents to discuss.  And comics. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/fb2010_86.png)In the week prior to Fear the Con 4 (http://www.fearthecon.com), Aron gets an iPad2 and speaks of it in glowing terms bordering on the inappropriate while Paul has a lot of explaining to do.  There's also the Trade Paper Back and Sock Incidents to discuss.  And comics. * New Avengers #10 * Wonder Woman #608 * Ultimate Spider-Man #155 * Venom #1 * Justice League: Generation Lost #21 * Superboy #5 * Lil’ Depressed Boy #2 Sigil #1 Aron yes 1:08:50 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17188 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17188#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:31:14 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17188 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17188/feed 0 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17174 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17174#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:39:07 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17174 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17174/feed 0 Comics,DC,Fear The Con,Marvel,podcast Paul returns this week, but leaves that echo of his behind while we find ourselves lusting after the iPad2 and giddy with the anticipation of Fear the Con 4.  Join Aron, Paul, Tim, Wayne and Andrew for another podcast episode full of comics, and yes, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/fb2010_85tall_a.png)Paul returns this week, but leaves that echo of his behind while we find ourselves lusting after the iPad2 and giddy with the anticipation of Fear the Con 4.  Join Aron, Paul, Tim, Wayne and Andrew for another podcast episode full of comics, and yes, He/She Update Week 3! Annihilators #1 Astonishing Thor #3 Avengers Academy #10 Green Lantern #63 Heroes for Hire #4 Incognito: Bad Influences #4 Savage Dragon #169 Thunderbolts #154 Aron yes 1:15:55 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17108 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17108#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:00:15 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17108 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17108/feed 1 Comics,DC,Fear The Con,Marvel,podcast Paul's away from the microphone this week and he decided to take that irritating echo with him.  So while Aron, Tim, Wayne and Andrew wait for Charlie Sheen to dial in, we chat about all manner of subjects. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/fb2010_84tall.png)Paul's away from the microphone this week and he decided to take that irritating echo with him.  So while Aron, Tim, Wayne and Andrew wait for Charlie Sheen to dial in, we chat about all manner of subjects.  For instance we mourn the loss of comics and animation luminary Dwayne McDuffie, Tim applies some savage guilt to Aron, Andrew gives us a He/She update and Aron calls Andrew out. Oh, and we talk about comics, too: Teen Titans #92 Ultimate Comics Doom #3 JL: Generation Lost #20 Power Man & Iron Fist #2 Fantastic Four #588 Amazing Spider-Man #655 Aron yes 53:55 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17005 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17005#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:35:09 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=17005 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/17005/feed 6 Comics,DC,green lantern,Marvel,Thor This week, after trying him out a couple of times, we welcome Andrew as our newest co-host.  We cover a lot of ground this time.  Aron's car gets banged up, Paul gets screwed over by his comics-guy, and Andrew continues to chase the He/She as Tim and W... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/fb2010_83tall.png)This week, after trying him out a couple of times, we welcome Andrew as our newest co-host.  We cover a lot of ground this time.  Aron's car gets banged up, Paul gets screwed over by his comics-guy, and Andrew continues to chase the He/She as Tim and Wayne mock him. Telltale Games announces Walking Dead and Fables video games Borders New THOR Trailer Marvel teasers: Fear Itself and Spider-Island Amazing Spider-Man #654.1 – JAPT Spider-Girl #4 Supergirl #61 and the revenge of Paul’s comic shop Uncanny X-Force #5 Silver Surfer #1 Avengers Academy #9 Green Lantern #62 & Green Lantern Corps #57 Thunderbolts #153 Dungeons and Dragons #4 Hulk #30 Advance Review: Fly #1-3 Aron yes 1:30:45 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16827 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16827#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 03:53:21 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16827 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16827/feed 3 Comics,DC,green lantern,Marvel,Movies & TV,podcast,Star Trek The nation thawed out long enough for us to get our comics this week.  With two weeks worth of books to talk about, we needed some extra help.  So Andrew from Back Seat Box Office joined us for the heavy lifting.  Hunker in with Aron, Paul, Tim, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/fb2010_82tall.png)The nation thawed out long enough for us to get our comics this week.  With two weeks worth of books to talk about, we needed some extra help.  So Andrew from Back Seat Box Office (http://backseatproducers.com/2011/02/11/back-seat-box-office-21/) joined us for the heavy lifting.  Hunker in with Aron, Paul, Tim, Wayne and Andrew for the awesomeness of Super Gorillas, Powder Man & Iron First, and Aron's secret shame. Superbowl movie trailers The 19" Galactus Action Figure (http://www.hasbro.com/shop/details.cfm?guid=3184F277-5056-900B-1095-DC69CEC0F851&product_id=27676&src=endeca) Paul had another incident at the comic shop Flashpoint announcements – Flash #9 and Time Masters: Vanishing Point #6 (Marvel) Amazing Spider-Man #653 & #654 (DC) Red Robin #20 (Marvel) New Avengers #9 (DC) Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #20 (DC) Batman and Robin #20 (DC) Justice League: Generation Lost #19 (The Blue Beetle radio dramas (http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podcasts/archive.php?iid=36578) Wayne refers to) (DC) Superman #708 – AW (Superman says Fuck Omaha) (Marvel) Power Man & Iron Fist #1 (IDW) Star Trek: Infestation #1 (Aspen) Charismagic #0 Don't miss out on Paul's all-new serialized fiction, Supernatural Straightjacket! (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/category/columns/supernatural-straightjacket) Aron yes 1:31:55 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16558 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16558#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:22:27 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16558 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16558/feed 0 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16548 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16548#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:19:36 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16548 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16548/feed 6 Comics,DC,Fantastic Four,Human Torch,Marvel We've got so much to talk about this week, we had to bring in some additional help.  Joining us to discuss the week's comics, the hype around The Last Stand of Johnny Storm and the distressing stripper shortage is official Knights of Reignsborough arti... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fb2010_81tall.png)We've got so much to talk about this week, we had to bring in some additional help.  Joining us to discuss the week's comics, the hype around The Last Stand of Johnny Storm and the distressing stripper shortage is official Knights of Reignsborough (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/category/columns/knights-of-reignsborough) artist Jake Ekiss (http://jakeekiss.blogspot.com/).  You may remember Jake from his appearance on Indie Comic Book Week episode (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/category/columns/knights-of-reignsborough) or perhaps from his web comic, Solomon Azua (http://www.space-gun.com/solomonazua/).  Join Aron, Paul, Tim, Wayne and Jake as we rock a super-sized episode of Funnybooks! Super Bowl XLV and the horror of the Dallas stripper shortage (http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/index?id=6068854) Aron's T-Shirt (http://www.computergear.com/star-trek-chicks-dig-the-uniform-kirk-spock-tshirt.html) story DC's Flashpoint Infestation #1 Age of X: Alpha Shazam #1 Teen Titans #91 Astonishing Thor #2 Wonder Woman #606 New Avengers #8 Echoes #2 Uncanny X-Force #4 Ultimate Comics Doom #2 Fantastic Four #587 Our Favorite Comic Book Death and…What if we were writing 3? Aron yes 1:53:55 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16502 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16502#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 02:02:16 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16502 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16502/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast On the heels of our interview with Amazing Spider-man scribe Dan Slott, Tim is inspired to bring the energy and bullies the rest of us into doing the same. Join the brow-beaten Aron, Paulie, and Wayne as Tim prods us forward. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fb2010_80tall.png)On the heels of our interview with Amazing Spider-man scribe Dan Slott, Tim is inspired to bring the energy and bullies the rest of us into doing the same. Join the brow-beaten Aron, Paulie, and Wayne as Tim prods us forward. Aron's messed up dreams NBC picks up the rights to the Wonder Woman TV Show Announcement of the next Batman movie villains Cartoon Network's Young Justice Marvel to sell Fantastic Four #587 on Tuesday (Marvel) Avengers Academy #8 (DC Comics) Supergirl #60 (IDW) Dungeons and Dragons #3 (Marvel) Amazing Spider-Man #652 (DC Comics) Batman: Streets of Gotham #19 (Image) Morning Glories #6 (Image) Witchblade #140-141 Aron yes 1:05:20 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16456 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16456#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:01:58 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16456 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16456/feed 0 Comics,Marvel,spider-man The truth of the matter is that Paul drug me to Amazing Spider-man kicking and screaming.  I hadn't read the title in more than ten years and while I loved the character, I'd not been jazzed by a Spider-man story in a long while. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fb2011_danslott.png)The truth of the matter is that Paul drug me to Amazing Spider-man kicking and screaming.  I hadn't read the title in more than ten years and while I loved the character, I'd not been jazzed by a Spider-man story in a long while. Then Paul introduced me to Spidey-scribe Dan Slott's Big Time, the current story running in Amazing Spider-man.  Oh. My. God. I said two things to Paul after reading the first book. "This book is freaking awesome," and "We gotta get this Slott-guy on the show." Join our conversation with a very sleep deprived Dan Slott as we discuss all things web-headed including Big Time, using his spider-scribe powers for personal gain, Shattered Dimensions, and even Peter Porker: The Spectacular Spider-ham! Aron yes 1:02:00 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16438 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16438#comments Mon, 17 Jan 2011 05:08:46 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16438 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16438/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast There's a lot to talk about this week.  Wayne got a new bed, Fear the Con's coming up and - oh yes - comics!  So gird your loins and join Aron, Paul, Tim and Wayne for our 79th weekly episode! Wayne saw the Green Hornet The Cape (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fb2010_79tall.png)There's a lot to talk about this week.  Wayne got a new bed, Fear the Con's coming up and - oh yes - comics!  So gird your loins and join Aron, Paul, Tim and Wayne for our 79th weekly episode! Wayne saw the Green Hornet The Cape (Marvel) Amazing Spider-Man #651 (Marvel) Captain America: Man Outta Time #3 (DC Comics) Green Lantern: Emerald Warrios #6 (IDW) John Byrne's Next Men #2 (DC Comics) Red Robin #19 (Image Comics) Infinite Vacation #1 Trade Spotlight Superman: Doomsday Legends of the Guard Dark Avengers Post-Reborn Captain America Aron yes 1:10:55 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16365 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16365#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:58:45 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16365 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16365/feed 3 Comics,DC,Marvel,Movies & TV,podcast,Science Fiction It was a sad week for comics.  Not only did very little hit the stands for the first week of January 2011, but there was also very little in the way of quality in these books.  But don't despair, there were a couple of winners.  Plus, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fb2010_78tall.png)It was a sad week for comics.  Not only did very little hit the stands for the first week of January 2011, but there was also very little in the way of quality in these books.  But don't despair, there were a couple of winners.  Plus, we return to What If We Were Writing...? Join Aron, Paul, Tim, and Wayne for the 78th weekly episode of Funnybooks: Timmy Loves Paulie, but Screwed by TiVo At long last, Wayne gets to see Young Justice Steel #1 Ultimate Comics Captain America #1 Superboy #3 Avengers Prime #5 Batman Beyond #1 Thanos Imperative: Devastation What if we were writing…Marvel’s next big event? Aron yes 1:15:25 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16350 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16350#comments Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:15:09 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16350 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16350/feed 0 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16312 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16312#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 06:01:38 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16312 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16312/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast Our 77th weekly episode was recorded the morning of New Year's Day with your four hosts slightly the worse for wear from the earlier evening's celebrations. Still, no amount of alcohol and loose women can keep these podcasters from their sacred mission. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fb2010_77tall.png)Our 77th weekly episode was recorded the morning of New Year's Day with your four hosts slightly the worse for wear from the earlier evening's celebrations. Still, no amount of alcohol and loose women can keep these podcasters from their sacred mission. Join Aron, Paul, Tim and Wayne as they kick off 2011 with massive hangovers! Happy Nude Year! Paul cries himself to sleep on his wee pillow Tim makes his victory lap Marvel Age of X Hype Historical Log 1A - The March for Purity (http://marvel.com/12271984/) Historical Log 2B - The Phoenix Destroys Albany (http://marvel.com/661983/) Historical Log 3C - Mutant-Hunting Exonims begin "The Decimation" (http://marvel.com/661983/) Historical Log 4D - The Fantastic Four Arrested (http://marvel.com/6121972/) Historical Log 5E - Avengers Tasked with Hunting Mutants (http://marvel.com/9131968/) (Marvel) What If #200 (Marvel) Avengers #8 (Marvel) Ultimate Comics: Thor #3 (Marvel) Daken: Dark Wolverine #4 (DC Comics) Teen Titans #90 (DC Comics) Green Arrow #7 (Top Cow) Echoes #1 Aron yes 57:05 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16273 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16273#comments Mon, 27 Dec 2010 04:13:24 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16273 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16273/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast It's that time of year, again.  It is the time when we gather to reflect on the best the year has offered us and the worst with which it has afflicted us.  Alabama Sunshine joins the regular crew of Aron, Paul, Tim and Wayne as we reflect, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/fb2010_76tall.png)It's that time of year, again.  It is the time when we gather to reflect on the best the year has offered us and the worst with which it has afflicted us.  Alabama Sunshine joins the regular crew of Aron, Paul, Tim and Wayne as we reflect, praise and even curse the comics of 2010. Limited Series/Original Graphic Novel Crossover/Event Hero Villain Cover Use of a comic property (comic media/movie/game) The Holy Sh*t moment of 2010 Break to remember those comics that passed away this year from our pulls, or were cancelled Most Improved Comic (conversely, the comic that fell from grace the most this year) Artist/Art Team Writer/Writing Team New Series Ongoing Series Aron yes 1:32:55 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16253 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16253#comments Fri, 24 Dec 2010 06:30:07 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16253 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16253/feed 1 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16234 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16234#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2010 04:48:28 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16234 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16234/feed 5 Comics,DC,green lantern,Marvel,podcast,top cow Santa's making his list, checking it twice and found three guys ain't nice right here on this podcast.  That's right... Neither Paul, Tim nor Wayne can expect gifts under the tree.  They're mean, mean boys. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/fb2010_75tall-300x300.png)Santa's making his list, checking it twice and found three guys ain't nice right here on this podcast.  That's right... Neither Paul, Tim nor Wayne can expect gifts under the tree.  They're mean, mean boys.  But Santa won't be leaving them sticks and coal.  No, this year he's giving a little Alabama Sunshine to the bad boys.  I hope they learn their lesson. Meanwhile Aron, who's been extraordinarily good this year, will enjoy all the toys and comics books Santa's bringing. Do You Fear…Marvel’s Next Big Event? SyFy cancels Stargate: Universe Paul finally got The Scourge (Marvel) Amazing Spider-Man #650 (Marvel) What If? Spider-Man (Marvel) Thunderbolts #151 (Marvel) Avengers Academy #7 (DC) Green Lantern #60 (DC) Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #5 (IDW) Dungeons and Dragons #2 (Image) Velocity #3 (Archaia) Mouse Guard: The Black Axe #1 (Red 5) Atomic Robo and the Deadly Art of Science #2 Aron yes 58:00 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16168 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16168#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:00:59 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16168 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16168/feed 1 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16175 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16175#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 03:37:51 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16175 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16175/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,Movies & TV Studies show that 25% of all men are dicks.  4 out of 5 dentists agree, but that fifth guy (and a little of the fourth) is a dick.  The reality is that if you're hanging out with three other dudes and you can't figure which of you is the dick? (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/fb2010_74tall-300x300.png)Studies show that 25% of all men are dicks.  4 out of 5 dentists agree, but that fifth guy (and a little of the fourth) is a dick.  The reality is that if you're hanging out with three other dudes and you can't figure which of you is the dick?  It's most likely you. This episode Aron, Tim, and Wayne identify that Paul is ours.  Paul is a dick. The Thor Trailer DnA Annihilators Paul’s new opportunity to be an Executive Producer Mark Waid leaves Boom! Marvel’s Architects Program New Comics Release Spotlight New Avengers #7 Lady Mechanika #1 Red Robin #18 Superboy # What If? Wolverine Wasn’t a Deadbeat Dad? Justice League: Generation Lost #15 With the conclusion of The Walking Dead, what other comics should make the transition to television? Aron yes 1:13:30 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16162 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16162#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:27:12 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16162 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16162/feed 0 Comics,podcast,RPG This may be our eighth Knights of Reignsborough episode, but it is our 7th - and final - sandbox session.  This time around we discuss two house rules designed to support the style we're wanting to foster and create the environment for authentic comic ... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/kor_8.png)This may be our eighth Knights of Reignsborough episode, but it is our 7th - and final - sandbox session.  This time around we discuss two house rules designed to support the style we're wanting to foster and create the environment for authentic comic character development. We explore the core concept mechanic.  You know what we're talking about here, right?  Spider-man has his whole "With great power comes great responsibility" thing.  Superman's got "Rocketed to Earth from the dying planet Krypton he fights a never ending battle for truth, justice, and the American way."  These concepts guide their respective characters and provide a metric by which they are judged, rewarded or punished as appropriate.  We develop a mechanic for that. PLEASE NOTE: Our next episode, our first actual play, will release on December 24th.  Our recording schedule is transitioning to bi-weekly through at least the end of December. Ricochet artwork courtesy of Jake Ekiss. (http://jakeekiss.blogspot.com) Aron yes 59:35 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16158 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16158#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 03:59:01 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16158 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16158/feed 1 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16130 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16130#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:01:43 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16130 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16130/feed 1 Boom!,Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast This week, Andrew  of Backseat Box Office fame joins us to talk about a spectacularly craptastic week in comics (with one or two notable exceptions) and join us in our second Christmas Spectacular.  So throw another Batman book on the fire and pour you... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/fb2010_73tall.png)This week, Andrew  of Backseat Box Office (http://www.backseatproducers.com/) fame joins us to talk about a spectacularly craptastic week in comics (with one or two notable exceptions) and join us in our second Christmas Spectacular.  So throw another Batman book on the fire and pour yourself a tall mulled cider.  Christmas time is here! (DC Comics) Adventure Comics #521 (DC Comics) Batman: Orphans #1 (Marvel) Spider-Girl #1 (Marvel) Shadowland #5 and Daredevil #15 (Marvel) Heroes for Hire #1 (Boom!) Chip N Dale: Rescue Rangers #1 (Marvel) Taskmaster #4 (Marvel) Thor: For Asgard #5 (Image Comics) The Darkness #87 (Marvel) What If? Iron Man: Demon in An Armor Marvel Sneak Peeks Christmas List Suggestions Opening testimonial provided by 5-year old Aidan, who via his father, provided the winning entry to our Klutz Book of Inventions and Flip UltraHD camera give-a-way. Aron yes 1:12:05 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16115 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16115#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:00:20 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16115 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16115/feed 1 Comics,podcast,RPG In grand holo-foil-chromium-gate-fold-cover tradition, we bring you the Zero Issue for Knights of Reignsborough.  This special issue zero acts as introduction to three of the four main characters of the series. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/kor7.png)In grand holo-foil-chromium-gate-fold-cover tradition, we bring you the Zero Issue for Knights of Reignsborough.  This special issue zero acts as introduction to three of the four main characters of the series. Where were they on the day the world changed? Hair Trigger artwork courtesy of Jake Ekiss. (http://jakeekiss.blogspot.com) Aron yes 39:15 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16063 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16063#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:00:44 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=16063 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/16063/feed 0 batman,Comics,DC,Marvel,spider-man,top cow While attending a demonstration in radiology, high school student Paul Aponte was bitten by a podcaster which had accidentally been exposed to radioactive rays.  Through a miracle of science, Paul soon found that he had gained the Podcaster's powers... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fb2010_72tall.png)While attending a demonstration in radiology, high school student Paul Aponte was bitten by a podcaster which had accidentally been exposed to radioactive rays.  Through a miracle of science, Paul soon found that he had gained the Podcaster's powers... and had, in effect, become a human podcaster!  From that day on he was... The Acerbic Paulie-Man! Thanksgiving debrief and Tim is the Next Food Network Star! IDW's Infestation! The Young Justice premiere on the Cartoon Network Teen Titans #89 Batwoman #0 Justice League: Generation Lost #14 Marvel Comics New Release Spotlight: Amazing Spider-Man #649 Fantastic Four #585 Astonishing Thor #1 Thunderstrike #1 Uncanny X-Force #2 A Spotlight on That Which Is Not Truly Indie, Though Paul Calls It Indie Anyway: Magdalena #4 Artifacts #3 Green Hornet #10 Paul's Contest Winner for STEAMING PILE OF BATMAN, and A New Contest! We suffered some Skype echo. As much as possible was edited out.  Apologies for those remaining. Aron yes 1:27:35 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15735 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15735#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:00:30 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15735 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15735/feed 2 Comics,podcast,RPG This episode has a much different flavor than our previous entries.  This one's not so sandboxy as the rest.  In fact, it's not really sandboxy at all. In this week's episode, we get down to the nuts and bolts of statting out characters. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/kor6_sketches.png)This episode has a much different flavor than our previous entries.  This one's not so sandboxy as the rest.  In fact, it's not really sandboxy at all. In this week's episode, we get down to the nuts and bolts of statting out characters.  And as in all character generation sessions, we chase rabbits, but in so doing, we learn. Highlights include... Jonathan is our moral center Natural Born Killers comes up when we discuss Your Morning Head Multi-player fail The joys of point-buy systems when you just don't have enough points. Next week... Zero Issues! Aron yes 1:40:45 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15764 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15764#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:00:14 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15764 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15764/feed 3 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast Grant Morrison's grand Batman opus has brought Bruce Wayne back to the DCU.  IoM's Paulie read all of the week's BatBooks.  Now, all that is left to do is mock him.  Join Aron, Wayne and Tim as they each take their turn harassing Paul. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fb2010_71tall-300x300.png) Grant Morrison's grand Batman opus has brought Bruce Wayne back to the DCU.  IoM's Paulie read all of the week's BatBooks.  Now, all that is left to do is mock him.  Join Aron, Wayne and Tim as they each take their turn harassing Paul. * Thor: The Mighty Avengers gets canceled * Big Comic Events this week – Brightest Day Shocker * Marvel Comics New Release Spotlight: * Avengers #7 * Daken: Dark Wolverine #3 * Thunderbolts #150 * X-Men #5 * DC Comics New Release Spotlight: * Batman: The Return #1 * Batman, Inc. #1 * Batman #704 * The Flash #6 * Superman #705 * DC Comics Presents: Chase * The books we are most thankful for… * Aron’s Contest Winners * Paul’s Announcement of a new contest! Aron yes 1:07:30 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15560 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15560#comments Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:19 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15560 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15560/feed 12 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15555 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15555#comments Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:33:58 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15555 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15555/feed 1 batman,Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast Grant Morrison continues his earth-shattering run on Funnybooks with this exciting, new episode! FUNNYBOOKS, INC. marks the next stage of evolution for Ideology of Madness. This can't-miss episode stars not just Aron and Paulie, but also Wayne and Tim! (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fb2010_70tall.png) Grant Morrison continues his earth-shattering run on Funnybooks with this exciting, new episode! FUNNYBOOKS, INC. marks the next stage of evolution for Ideology of Madness. This can't-miss episode stars not just Aron and Paulie, but also Wayne and Tim! Don't miss out on this all-new start to a stunning direction for Funnybooks! * JMS leaves the monthlies * Spider-Man Must Die! And Doomsday Reigns! * MARVEL NEW COMICS RELEASE SPOTLIGHT * Thanos Imperative #6 * New Avengers #6 * Captain America: Man Out of Time #1 * Avengers Prime #4 * Ultimate Comics Thor #2 * DC COMICS NEW RELEASE SPOTLIGHT * Justice League: Generation Lost #13 * Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #4 (with chat about the recently released GL movie footage) * Batgirl #15 * Red Robin #17 * We announce the winner of our Y: The Last Man Contest Our next contest! Aron shares a positive customer service experience with InStockTrades.com (http://instocktrades.com) Aron yes 1:08:50 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15536 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15536#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 06:05:35 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15536 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15536/feed 3 Comics,podcast,RPG In addition to fleshing out the player characters with back-story and supporting cast, this time around we explore story boundaries.  What's fair game in terms of encroaching on core character concepts?  What's off-limits? (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/kor5.png)In addition to fleshing out the player characters with back-story and supporting cast, this time around we explore story boundaries.  What's fair game in terms of encroaching on core character concepts?  What's off-limits?  Are there different rules for different players?  We talk it all out. Plus... ...Characters are named! ...Balls are busted! ...And, oh yes, there's a chicken lady. Aron yes 1:36:10 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15442 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15442#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:00:30 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15442 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15442/feed 16 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15373 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15373#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:51:11 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15373 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15373/feed 1 Comics,podcast,RPG This time, we kick around character concepts.  Each of the players presents three different character ideas, they are discussed and then the group votes on their preferences with the player making the ultimate decision as to which one will be played. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/kor4.png)This time, we kick around character concepts.  Each of the players presents three different character ideas, they are discussed and then the group votes on their preferences with the player making the ultimate decision as to which one will be played. Some terrific ideas are pitched. Plus, a terrible secret is teased...! Join Aron, Paul, Tim, Wayne and Jonathan as they determine  who the Knights of Reignsborough will be! Aron yes 2:16:10 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15324 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15324#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:39:52 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15324 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15324/feed 1 Comics,DC,Horror,Marvel,podcast This week on Funnybooks, a demon is manifest... a comic is delayed... and Ben Grimm gets his freak on.  Join Aron, Paul, Tim and Wayne for the play-by-play! DC COMICS NEW RELEASE SPOTLIGHT: Batman and Robin #15 Superman #704 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fb2010_68tall.png)This week on Funnybooks, a demon is manifest... a comic is delayed... and Ben Grimm gets his freak on.  Join Aron, Paul, Tim and Wayne for the play-by-play! DC COMICS NEW RELEASE SPOTLIGHT: Batman and Robin #15 Superman #704 Wonder Woman #604 Legion of Super-Heroes #6 Teen Titans #88 Justice Society of America #44 MARVEL NEW RELEASE SPOTLIGHT: Fantastic Four #584 Avengers #6 Thunderbolts #149 Ultimate Comics Mystery #4 Incognito: Bad Influences #1 The book(s) everyone tells you you're supposed to like, but you hate. Knight of Reignsborough, our sandbox superhero RPG actual play continues this Friday with our fourth episode.  Check it out! (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/category/columns/knights-of-reignsborough) Follow us on Twitter: * Aron (http://twitter.com/aronhead) * Paul (http://twitter.com/IoMPaul/) * Jonathan (http://twitter.com/kdbjon) * Wayne (http://twitter.com/valegor) * Tim (http://twitter.com/appollyon13) * Tolly (http://twitter.com/IoMTolly) Aron yes 1:18:15 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15305 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15305#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:25:39 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15305 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15305/feed 2 Comics,podcast,RPG In this the third episode in our world building series for sandbox supers RPG we have.... History! Racial tensions! Monorails! A city name! Factions and political power! Pizza! Hot, player-on-player action! Spelling! ... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/kor3_new.png)In this the third episode in our world building series for sandbox supers RPG we have.... History! Racial tensions! Monorails! A city name! Factions and political power! Pizza! Hot, player-on-player action! Spelling! ... All this plus a city under the city and what's going to make the game cool in this episode of Knights of Reignsborough! Aron yes 1:17:05 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15285 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15285#comments Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:41:31 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15285 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15285/feed 0 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15252 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15252#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2010 02:20:22 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15252 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15252/feed 0 Comics,Horror,podcast The year is 2010. Police are called to IdeologyofMadness.com only to discover that podcast personality Tim has been stabbed to death by his 12 year-old co-host. After being institutionalized for 6 episodes, Jonathan breaks out mere days before Halloween. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fb2010_67tall.png)The year is 2010. Police are called to IdeologyofMadness.com only to discover that podcast personality Tim has been stabbed to death by his 12 year-old co-host. After being institutionalized for 6 episodes, Jonathan breaks out mere days before Halloween. No one knows nor would wish to learn what will happen on October 31st, other than Landreth's physciatrist Dr. Paul, that is. He knows Jonathan is coming back to Funnybooks, but by the time anyone realizes it, it'll be too late! Halloween Traditions Tricks and Treats Survive Norfolk (http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-506622?ref=feeds%2Foncnn) Apocalyptic preferences Winning the zombie apocalypse Paranormal Activity (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-admin/post-new.php) and Paranormal Activity II (http://www.paranormalmovie.com/?gclid=CKaYldD37KQCFRBL2godcCY_2g) The many ways in which Tim is full of fail Haunted houses Jonathan Maberry's (http://jonathanmaberry.com/) Patient Zero (http://www.amazon.com/Patient-Zero-Joe-Ledger-Novel/dp/0312382855) Day By Day Armageddon (http://www.amazon.com/Day-Armageddon-J-L-Bourne/dp/1439176671/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1287973039&sr=1-1) The nature of horror The Walking Dead television series debuts on AMC this Halloween Aron yes 1:24:45 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15235 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15235#comments Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:00:53 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15235 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15235/feed 0 Comics,podcast,RPG In our second sandbox episode, we get deep into our setting.  We work on neighborhoods figuring out the local color.  Tim changes his mind. Asian architectural styles are compared and contrasted! Ninjas appear! (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/kor2_new.png)In our second sandbox episode, we get deep into our setting.  We work on neighborhoods figuring out the local color.  Tim changes his mind. Asian architectural styles are compared and contrasted! Ninjas appear! Jonathan continues to tilt at that windmill... A city under the city. Plus, a special appearance by The Piano Man! Thoughts on Knights of Reignsborough?  Tell us what you think over on the forums. (http://spookyouthouse.com/forum/index.php?board=78.0) Aron yes 54:00 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15216 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15216#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:00:25 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15216 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15216/feed 1 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15209 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15209#comments Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:55:01 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15209 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15209/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast Fresh from his trip to Taos, Aron describes the sad state of geekdom there in northern New Mexico and Tim reveals his limited knowledge of U.S. geography.  Meanwhile, both Wayne and Paul share the horror of being pull-list-raped by their comic shop guy. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fb2010_66tall.png)Fresh from his trip to Taos, Aron describes the sad state of geekdom there in northern New Mexico and Tim reveals his limited knowledge of U.S. geography.  Meanwhile, both Wayne and Paul share the horror of being pull-list-raped by their comic shop guy. The horror. * AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: * New Avengers #5 * Avengers Academy #5 * X-MEN UPDATE: * Uncanny X-Force #1 * Wolverine #2 * SHADOWLAND UPDATE: * Shadowland #4 * THOR UPDATE: * Thor #616 * Ultimate Comics Thor #1 * MARVEL NEW RELEASE SPOTLIGHT: * Thanos Imperative #5 * Taskmaster #2 * Incredible Hulks #614 * Mark Millar’s Superior #1 * BRIGHTEST DAY UPDATE: * Justice League: Generation Lost #11 * Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #3 * RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE UPDATE: * Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #5 * Bruce Wayne: The Road Home – Batman and Robin, Red Robin, Batgirl, and The Outsiders * DC COMICS NEW RELEASE SPOTLIGHT: * Goddamn Mother Fucking Superman #703 * Superman: Last Family of Krypton #3 featuing Lana-El’s ass * INDY SPOTLIGHT: * Alan Moore's Neonmicon #2 * Lady Mechanika #0 The Last Phantom #2 Knight of Reignsborough, our sandbox superhero RPG actual play started last week and continues this Friday. Check it out! (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/category/columns/knights-of-reignsborough) <li><center> <a href="http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/category/columns/knights-of-reignsborough" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-4695" title="Superhero Gaming and Actual Play: The Knights of Reignsborough!" src="http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/kor_banner.png" alt="Superhero Gaming and Actual Play: The Knights of Reignsborough!"/></a></center> </li> Aron yes 1:42:20 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15072 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15072#comments Sun, 10 Oct 2010 05:01:43 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15072 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15072/feed 1 Comics,podcast,RPG Four out of the five of us on Funnybooks with Aron and Paulie are tabletop RPG enthusiasts.  We're gamers.  It seemed inevitable then that our love of superheroics, role playing games, and podcasting would converge into recording actual play. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/kor1_new.png)Four out of the five of us on Funnybooks with Aron and Paulie (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com//archives/category/columns/funny-books-with-aron-paulie) are tabletop RPG enthusiasts.  We're gamers.  It seemed inevitable then that our love of superheroics, role playing games, and podcasting would converge into recording actual play. In our first episode, we kick off world building for our superhero sandbox setting.   The pitfalls of supers games are discussed at length.  We kick around thoughts on style and  make our first broad brush strokes at establishing our setting. Thoughts on Knights of Reignsborough?  Tell us what you think over on the forums. (http://spookyouthouse.com/forum/index.php?board=78.0) Aron yes 1:57:55 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15042 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15042#comments Sun, 03 Oct 2010 22:03:26 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=15042 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/15042/feed 2 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast,top cow No matter how much you love a hobby, sometimes it makes you mad.  And boy, we were awfully cranky on this episode.  Join Aron, Paul, Tim and Wayne as we work out our rage... Check out our interview with Rob Williams. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/fb2010_65tall.png)No matter how much you love a hobby, sometimes it makes you mad.  And boy, we were awfully cranky on this episode.  Join Aron, Paul, Tim and Wayne as we work out our rage... Check out our interview with Rob Williams (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/14880). Paul's comic shop guy is a "picky bitch."  Is it okay to put a book back on the shelf that was on your weekly pull list? Aron questions single-issue purchasing when the creators are doing it for the trade (check out the terrific Word Balloon interview with Tony Harris (http://wordballoon.blogspot.com/2010/09/tony-harris-pt-1-deconstructing-ex.html) that inspired the discussion). Marvel New Release Spotlight * Thor #615 * Valkyrie #1 * Avengers #5 * Avengers Academy #4 * Avengers Prime #3 * One Month to Live #5 * Fantastic Four #5 * Ultimate Comics: Mystery #3 DC Comics New Release Spotlight * Green Arrow #4 * Wonder Woman #603 Indy Spotlight * Darkwing Duck #4 * Artifacts #2 Velocity #2 On October 10, 2010, we will release the first of our superhero RPG actual play episodes.   And here's the Velocity cosplay image we discussed... (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/4981659670_5e64860099.jpg) Aron yes 1:14:25 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14845 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14845#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2010 02:34:07 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14845 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14845/feed 0 Comics,DC,green lantern,Marvel,podcast A brilliant scientist - his best friend - the woman he loves - and her fiery-tempered  kid brother!  Together, they braved the unknown terrors of the inter-webs, and were changed by sarcastic rays into something more than merely human!  Aron!  Paul! (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/fb2010_64tall.png)A brilliant scientist - his best friend - the woman he loves - and her fiery-tempered  kid brother!  Together, they braved the unknown terrors of the inter-webs, and were changed by sarcastic rays into something more than merely human!  Aron!  Paul!  Bitch Wayne!  Rim! Now they are Funnybooks with Aron and Paulie (and Their Amazing Friends) - and the world will never again be the same! The Associate Who Must Not Be Named is still fired Event comics and why IGN is wrong (http://comics.ign.com/articles/112/1121707p1.html). Justice Society of America: Kingdom Coming Special Batman Beyond #4 Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #2 The Unwritten #17 Morning Glories #2 SHADOWLAND UPDATE * Shadowland: Ghost Rider One Shot * Thunderbolts #148 Marvel Universe vs. The Punisher #4 Thor: First Thunder #1 Thor: For Asgard #2 HULK UNIVERSE UPDATE: * Incredible Hulks Enigma Force #1 * Incredible Hulks #613 What If We Were Writing the Hulk(s)? Upcoming comics Aron yes 1:22:35 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14796 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14796#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:00:24 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14796 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14796/feed 5 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14771 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14771#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:27:58 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14771 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14771/feed 1 batman,Comics,DC,green lantern,Marvel,podcast Maybe it's the price of comics?  Or perhaps the craptastic quality assurance efforts that pass for editing these days?  Maybe it's the repeated absenteeism of The Associate Who Must Not Be Named?  Or is it possibly that freaking jerkface Alan Moore? (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/fb2010_63tall.png)Maybe it's the price of comics?  Or perhaps the craptastic quality assurance efforts that pass for editing these days?  Maybe it's the repeated absenteeism of The Associate Who Must Not Be Named?  Or is it possibly that freaking jerkface Alan Moore?  Hard to say.  It could just be a perfect storm for a hurricane of Haterade!  Join Aron, Paul, Wayne, and Tim for a spirited discussion of the week's news and comics. Hard start Jonathan is fired Bromancing Paul Alan Moore is a prick (link to the interview we reference (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/09/09/alan-moore-speaks-watchmen-2-to-adi-tantimedh/) plus the Mark Waid/Kurt Busiek article (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=28252)) BRIGHTEST DAY UPDATE: * Green Lantern #57 * Justice League: Generation Lost #7 BATMAN UPDATE: * Batgirl #14 * Red Robin #16 * Batman #703 DC COMICS NEW RELEASE SPOTLIGHT: * Doom Patrol #14 MARVEL NEW RELEASE SPOTLIGHT: * Amazing Spider-Man #641 * Amazing Spider-Man #642 * Daken: Dark Wolverine #1 (in which Paul explains to Aron Daken's back-story) * New Avengers #4 * The Thanos Imperative #4 (of 6) * Thor #614 (in which Aron explains to Paul and Tim the Kelda pay-off) CURSE OF THE MUTANTS UPDATE: X -Men #3 Aron yes 1:29:00 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14737 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14737#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:11 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14737 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14737/feed 2 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14731 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14731#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:55:11 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14731 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14731/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,Rage It's a grumpy group we've assembled this week.  If we're not grousing about event books we're arguing the merits of hot, steamy girl-on-girl lovin' in the pages of our favorite books.  Join Aron, Paul, Wayne and Ragey-Red Tim (Rim) for a rousing review... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/fb2010_62tall.png)It's a grumpy group we've assembled this week.  If we're not grousing about event books we're arguing the merits of hot, steamy girl-on-girl lovin' in the pages of our favorite books.  Join Aron, Paul, Wayne and Ragey-Red Tim (Rim) for a rousing review of the week's comics. * Jonathan's on notice So is Tim Superman: The Last Family of Krypton #2 Red Hood: Lost Days #4 Taskmaster #1 Thor: For Asgard #1 Prince of Power #4 Incredible Hulks #612 One Month To Live #1 Marvel Universe vs. The Punisher #3 Shadowland #3 Blood and Smoke #1 INDY SPOTLIGHT Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard #3 Angelus #5 The Darkness: Four Horsemen #1 Aron yes 1:21:45 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14587 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14587#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:14:11 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14587 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14587/feed 2 Comics,DC,Marvel And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earth's mightiest podcasters found themselves united against a common threat. On that day, Funnybooks with Aron and Paulie (and Their Amazing Friends) was born — to fight the foes no single podcaster c... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fb2010_61tall.png)And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earth's mightiest podcasters found themselves united against a common threat. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Quesada) On that day, Funnybooks with Aron and Paulie (and Their Amazing Friends) was born — to fight the foes no single podcaster could withstand! Paul's been robbed! Aron saw The Last Exorcism Green Arrow #3 Justice League: Generation Lost #8 Time Masters: Vanishing Point #2 Superman/Batman #75 Wonder Woman #602 Avengers#4 Dark Wolverine #90 Fantastic Four #582 Ultimate Comics Mystery #2 X-MEN CURSE OF THE MUTANTS UPDATE: * X-Men: Curse of the Mutants: Blade One-Shot * X-Men: Curse of the Mutants: Storm and Gambit One-Shot * X-Men: Curse of the Mutants: Namor The First Mutant #1 INDY SPOTLIGHT Invincible #74 Here's the link to the Marv Wolfman episode (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/10184) I promised. Aron yes 1:14:35 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14467 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14467#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:12:57 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14467 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14467/feed 1 batman,Comics,green lantern,Hulk,podcast,shadowland,spider-man Disappointment and disagreement are featured heavily in this week's show as well as satisfaction and consensus.  We're a strange dichotomy at Funnybooks.  Download now and choose your side!! Batman: Streets of Gotham #15 Batman Beyond #3 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fb2010_60tall.png) Disappointment and disagreement are featured heavily in this week's show as well as satisfaction and consensus.  We're a strange dichotomy at Funnybooks.  Download now and choose your side!! Batman: Streets of Gotham #15 Batman Beyond #3 Ides of Blood #1 Amazing Spider-Man #640 Hulk #24 Marvel Universe vs. The Punisher #2 Secret Avengers #4 New Avengers #3 Thunderbolts #147 Avengers Academy #3 Shadowland: Daughters of the Shadow #1 Avengers & The Infinity Gauntlet #1 Uncanny X-Men #527 INDY SPOTLIGHT The Last Phantom #1 Darkwing Duck #3 Aron yes 1:41:50 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14384 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14384#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:46:48 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14384 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14384/feed 2 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast In this week's episode, all the boys are in the hizzouse.  As such, Wayne takes a moment to set the record straight.  Jonathan regales us with tales of his victorious turn at a Magic tournament and explains why he didn't come home with a new car.  Plus, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fb2010_59tall.png)In this week's episode, all the boys are in the hizzouse.  As such, Wayne takes a moment to set the record straight.  Jonathan regales us with tales of his victorious turn at a Magic tournament and explains why he didn't come home with a new car.  Plus, Aron and Jonathan fight!  All this and we take a spin in our sweet, sweet ride, the Galactus Engine. Stan Lee and Boom! are making books together. BRIGHTEST DAY UPDATE: Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #1 Justice League Generation Lost #7 Superman #702 INCREDIBLE HULK # 611 The Thanos Imperative # 3 SHADOWLAND UPDATE: Daredevil #509 Shadowland: Blood on the Streets #1 Invincible Iron Man #29 Thor: The Mighty Avenger #3 Dungeons and Dragons #0 New Mutants Forever #1 X-Men #2 Ultimate Comics Avengers 3 #1 Mark Millar is a dick Aron yes 1:32:50 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14372 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14372#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:15:14 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14372 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14372/feed 0 Conventions,gencon,podcast,RPG It's been a week since GenCon concluded, so it's probably time to release Wayne's last journal concerning the big show.  Wayne reflects on the costume contest, Felicia Day and The Guild, and the dealer room.  Plus, his final thoughts! (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/gcj-wayne-and-butt-lady-200x300.jpg)It's been a week since GenCon concluded, so it's probably time to release Wayne's last journal concerning the big show.  Wayne reflects on the costume contest, Felicia Day and The Guild, and the dealer room.  Plus, his final thoughts! Aron yes 13:33 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14292 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14292#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:00:29 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14292 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14292/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast In the heady days following the end of the Wakanda-Latveria War and while Wayne was off at GenCon and Jonathan was under the weather, the rest of us all got together to discuss the week's comics.  Join Aron, Paul, and Tim for a measured, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fb2010_58tall.png) In the heady days following the end of the Wakanda-Latveria War and while Wayne was off at GenCon and Jonathan was under the weather, the rest of us all got together to discuss the week's comics.  Join Aron, Paul, and Tim for a measured, reasoned response to the week's comics.  Plus, sex with clones! * SHADOWLAND UPDATE: * Shadowland #2 * Shadowland: Bullseye * DC NEW RELEASES SPOTLIGHT: * Superman The Last Family of Krypton #1 * Red Robin #15 * MARVEL NEW RELEASES SPOTLIGHT: * Doomwar #6 * Avengers Prime #2 * Thor Rage of Thor #1 * S.H.I.E.L.D. #3 * Amazing Spider-Man #639 * Marvel Universe vs. The Punisher #1 * INDY SPOTLIGHT: Baltimore: The Plague Ships #1 In our ongoing effort to ask the questions that MUST BE ASKED, we go where few have gone before... If you were like Ultimate Spider-Man and had an opposite gender clone, would you have sex with him or her? Aron yes 1:15:20 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14270 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14270#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 04:33:10 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14270 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14270/feed 0 gencon,podcast,RPG In today's episode of The GenCon Journal, Wayne describes his very first Battletech experience, shares his thoughts concerning the board game lending library, and turns his nose up at pay-to-play con games.  Listening to this episode, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/gencon_journals.png)In today's episode of The GenCon Journal, Wayne describes his very first Battletech experience, shares his thoughts concerning the board game lending library, and turns his nose up at pay-to-play con games.  Listening to this episode, you will believe a man's feet can hurt! Aron yes 9:32 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14256 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14256#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:49:06 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14256 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14256/feed 0 Conventions,gencon,podcast,RPG Funnybooks' Wayne is our man-on-the-floor at this year's GenCon currently rolling like exploding dice in Indianapolis.  In the first of his GenCon Journals, he describes his experience as a first time GenCon attendee, he dives into True Dungeon, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/gencon_journals.png)Funnybooks' Wayne is our man-on-the-floor at this year's GenCon currently rolling like exploding dice in Indianapolis.  In the first of his GenCon Journals, he describes his experience as a first time GenCon attendee, he dives into True Dungeon, and even captures a special message from The Podge Cast's Luke Meyer. Woot! Aron yes 11:20 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14135 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14135#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:07:12 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14135 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14135/feed 1 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast,radical,top cow If there's one thing we can all agree on, it is that tacos are awesome.  If there are two things we can all on agree on it is that crimes must be punished, wrongs must be righted, injustice will not stand.  In this week's episode of Funnybooks, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fb2010_57tall.png)If there's one thing we can all agree on, it is that tacos are awesome.  If there are two things we can all on agree on it is that crimes must be punished, wrongs must be righted, injustice will not stand.  In this week's episode of Funnybooks, we kick the show off by addressing the rudeness of others before jumping into a week full of  terrific new comics including Top Cow's Artifacts event, a ton of books from Radical, and even more from the big two.  Plus, we discuss the new DVD release Batman: Under the Red Hood. Managing the rudeness of others NEW RELEASES SPOTLIGHT: Artifacts #1 DC COMICS/BRIGHTEST DAY: Green Lantern #56 Green Lantern Corps #50 Justice League: Generation Lost #6 Green Arrow #2 The Flash #4 Action Comics #891 Wonder Woman #601 MARVEL/HEROIC AGE: Ultimate Comics Mystery #1 Fantastic Four #581 Secret Avengers #3 Thor #612 Thor: The Mighty Avenger #2 X-MEN UPDATE: Uncanny X-Men #526 X-Men Legacy #238 INDY SPOTLIGHT: Driver For the Dead #1 (of 3) Time Bomb #1 (of 3) The Scourge #0 Batman: Under The Red Hood (DVD) Follow us on Twitter: * Aron (http://twitter.com/aronhead) * Paul (http://twitter.com/IoMPaul/) * Jonathan (http://twitter.com/kdbjon) * Wayne (http://twitter.com/valegor) * Tim (http://twitter.com/appollyon13) * Tolly (http://twitter.com/IoMTolly) Aron yes 1:20:45 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14105 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14105#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:20:50 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14105 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14105/feed 2 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14078 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14078#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:52:32 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14078 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14078/feed 1 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast We're all about excrement this week on Funnybooks!  From ass webs to armor pooping, Aron, Paul, Wayne, Jonathon, and Tim chat about the week's comics through a crappy Skype connection. Time Masters: Vanishing Point #1 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fb2010_56tall.png)We're all about excrement this week on Funnybooks!  From ass webs to armor pooping, Aron, Paul, Wayne, Jonathon, and Tim chat about the week's comics through a crappy Skype connection. Time Masters: Vanishing Point #1 Heroic Age: Prince of Power #3 Avengers #3 New Avengers #2 Legion of Super-Heroes #3 Amazing Spider-Man #638 (OMIT) New Mutants #15 X-Men Phoenix Force Handbook Thunderbolts #126 Welcome to Tranquility #1 Dark Wolverine #88 INDY SPOTLIGHT: * Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour * Neonomicon #1 * Time Lincoln #1 Getting into Comics E-Mail from Liam ODC NOTE: Skype was giving us fits as we recorded.  Clarity was in and out.  Also, we endured a certain amount of lag.  Apologies that the sound quality is not up to our usual standards. Aron yes 1:28:50 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14061 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14061#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:01:05 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=14061 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/14061/feed 0 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13808 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13808#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:38:16 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13808 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13808/feed 0 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13995 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13995#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:39:52 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13995 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13995/feed 0 Comics,podcast Your Funnybooks chaps Paulie, Wayne, and Tim have a delightful chat with current Avengers Academy writer, Christos Gage. There's so much goodness in this interview, that we have to describe it with exclamation points. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fb2010_christosgagetall.png) Your Funnybooks chaps Paulie, Wayne, and Tim have a delightful chat with current Avengers Academy writer, Christos Gage (http://www.christosgage.com/). There's so much goodness in this interview, that we have to describe it with exclamation points. Marvel at how Christos calls Tim "Chip" repeatedly! Find out the startling secret of how Christos (http://twitter.com/christosgage) got into writing comics! Discover the Top Cow project that he's writing that won't be announced to everyone else until this weekend at Comic Con! Gasp as we discuss the ending of Avengers: The Initiative and the beginning of Avengers Academy! Tense up with anticipation as we discuss the film adaptation of Paradox, Christos' first creator-owned title! And rush out to your comic shop to buy his new mini-series, Spider-Man/Fantastic Four! Aron yes 42:00 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13925 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13925#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:46:35 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13925 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13925/feed 1 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast The countdown to Paul's intervention continues as he shocks and horrifies us with reviews and observations.  Join Aron, Tim, Wayne and Jonathan for yet another horrific episode featuring Paulie's desperate spiral into madness. Choose Your Corey! (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fb2010_55tall.png)The countdown to Paul's intervention continues as he shocks and horrifies us with reviews and observations.  Join Aron, Tim, Wayne and Jonathan for yet another horrific episode featuring Paulie's desperate spiral into madness. Choose Your Corey! Nicholas Cage and The Sorcerer's Apprentice and a movie discussion that ends badly. BRIGHTEST DAY UPDATE * Booster Gold #34 * Justice League: Generation Lost #5 Daredevil #508 (Shadowland) Batman #701 The Thanos Imperative #2 SECOND COMING UPDATE * X-Men: Second Coming #2 * Second Coming Revelations Hellbound #3 Uncanny X-Men: Heroic Age #1 Avengers Academy #2 Amazing Spider-Man #637 (Grim Hunt Finale) Gorilla Man #1 INDY SPOTLIGHT * The Man with the Getaway Face Superman #701 Aron yes 1:27:20 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13836 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13836#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:48:16 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13836 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13836/feed 2 Comics,Marvel,RPG,Science Fiction Paul and I can't tell time. Specifically, we can't convert the time difference between the U.S. and the U.K.  Fortunately, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning have mastered such pedantic concepts as time, thus affording us the opportunity chat with them one S... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fb2010_danabnetttall.png)Paul and I can't tell time. Specifically, we can't convert the time difference between the U.S. and the U.K.  Fortunately, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning have mastered such pedantic concepts as time, thus affording us the opportunity chat with them one Saturday morning. We chat about Dan's novel work in the Warhammer 40K universe such as Gaunt's Ghosts, his passion for Cthulhu, and a whole lot about his affection for role playing games such as Traveller.  Of course it's a comics podcast and it's DnA, so we talk about their origins in writing Marvel's cosmic books and go deep, deep, deep into their current event and it's impact on Guardians of the Galaxy and Nova.... we discuss Rocket Raccoon and even Groot and of course the big event itself... The Thanos Imperative. Fhtagn! Aron yes 43:00 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13763 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13763#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:42:24 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13763 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13763/feed 1 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast When you're listening to Paul's InterventionCast at some future date, you'll know that his long, desperate spiral into depravity started here.    Bookmark this page, then join Aron, Jonathan, Wayne, and Tim as they listen in stupefied horror while Paul... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fb2010_54tall.png)When you're listening to Paul's InterventionCast at some future date, you'll know that his long, desperate spiral into depravity started here.    Bookmark this page, then join Aron, Jonathan, Wayne, and Tim as they listen in stupefied horror while Paul confesses his sins absent even one ounce of shame. * Paul's (other)moral dilemma * How much does color really matter? * Shadowland #1 * HEROIC AGE UPDATE!!!!! * Avengers: The Children's Crusade #1 * Vengeance of the Moon Knight #10 * BATMAN UPDATE!!!! * Batman And Robin #13 * Red Robin #14 * X-MEN UPDATE!!!! * X-Force #28 * X-Men #1 * Fantastic Four Annual #32 * NEW SERIES SPOTLIGHT!!!! * Hit-Monkey #1 * Marvelman Family’s Finest #1 * Brigade #1 * Scarlet #1 * Batman: Odyssey #1 Steve Rogers: Super Soldier #1 Thor: The Mighty Avenger #1 Jonathan catches us up on what he read while he was away Aron yes 1:10:20 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13713 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13713#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:00:05 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13713 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13713/feed 4 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13678 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13678#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:15:21 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13678 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13678/feed 0 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13683 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13683#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:58:56 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13683 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13683/feed 0 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13635 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13635#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:51:29 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13635 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13635/feed 4 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast We've been at this podcast business for a year now.  We've had 52 weekly episodes (this is episode 53), plus 24 New Comic Book Day Interviews. In a podcast chock full of awesome transitions, we talk about summer movies, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/fb2010_53tall.png)We've been at this podcast business for a year now.  We've had 52 weekly episodes (this is episode 53), plus 24 New Comic Book Day Interviews. (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/category/columns/new-comic-book-day-interviews) In a podcast chock full of awesome transitions, we talk about summer movies, reflect on how a year's worth of comics podcasting has changed us, and talk about the week's comics.  Join Aron, Paul, Wayne and Tim for their first anniversary show. * Twilight Saga: Eclipse and this summer's movies * Brightest Day Update * Blackest Night Aftermath: Action Comics 890 * The Flash #3 * Green Lantern #55 * Wayne's video from Metropolis (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/13166) * Heroic Age Update * Secret Avengers #2 * Death of Dracula * Wonder Woman #600 (and here's the article (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com//archives/13344#more-13344) to which Tim refers) * Doomwar #5 * Thor #611 * Batman Beyond #1 * Invincible Iron Man Annual * JSA #40 * Indy Spotlight: * After Dark #0 * Mindfield #1 * Dragon Age #2 * Invincible 73 * Atomic Robo and the Revenge of the Vampire Dimension * Casper and the Spectrals #2 - P * X-Men Curse of the Mutants Saga One Year of Podcasting....and what's coming up Follow us on Twitter: * Aron (http://twitter.com/aronhead) * Paul (http://twitter.com/IoMPaul/) * Jonathan (http://twitter.com/kdbjon) * Wayne (http://twitter.com/valegor) * Tolly (http://twitter.com/IoMTolly) Since Tim doesn’t Twitter, feel free to just follow him about town. (Edit: We reference a Black Panther run in this episode, and incorrectly attribute it to Charlie Huston, and not Reggie Hudlin, the real writer.  We apologize for the error.  Thanks Michael!) Aron yes http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13617 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13617#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:59:58 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13617 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13617/feed 2 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13605 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13605#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:18:21 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13605 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13605/feed 0 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13427 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13427#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:23:39 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13427 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13427/feed 6 Boom!,Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast,top cow You'd think we didn't talk every week.  We had a crazy ton to talk about.  From DC's entry into digital comics, ethics of mail-order, talking about Ron Marz' Twitter comments from last week, and - oh yes - the week's comics.  Join Aron, Paul, Wayne, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fb2010_52tall.png)You'd think we didn't talk every week.  We had a crazy ton to talk about.  From DC's entry into digital comics, ethics of mail-order, talking about Ron Marz' Twitter comments from last week, and - oh yes - the week's comics.  Join Aron, Paul, Wayne, and Tim as we crank out an old school epic length podcast! * The episode of Kicked in the Dicebags (http://kickedinthedicebags.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=590066#) we refer to. * Paul is morally ambiguous * BRIGHTEST DAY Update * Green Arrow #1 (and don't forget to check out our interview with GA writer J.T. Krul! (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/13335)) * Green Lantern Corps #49 * Justice League Generation Lost #4 * Superman #700 * HEROIC AGE UPDATE * Avengers #2 Thunderbolts #145 * Secret Warriors #17 * Fantastic Four #580 * Legion of Super Heroes #2 * Second Coming Update X-men Legacy #237 * World War Hulks Update Hulk #23 * INDY SPOTLIGHT Legends of the Guard #2 Incorruptible TPB #1 Sea Bear and Grizzly Shark * TOP COW FIRST LOOK PREVIEWS Velocity #1 Angelus #4 Why we buy crappy comics... Aron yes http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13414 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13414#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:02:45 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13414 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13414/feed 1 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13350 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13350#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:54:34 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13350 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13350/feed 5 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13335 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13335#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:24:40 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13335 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13335/feed 0 Comics,DC,green arrow,podcast Green Arrow #1 comes out this week.  To celebrate, we have Green Arrow writer J.T. Krul! In this week's New Comic Book Day Interview, we chat with J.T. (call him J.T.  Never call him Jeffery.  He'll kill you if you call him Jeffery) about his experien... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fb2010_jtkrultall.png)Green Arrow #1 comes out this week.  To celebrate, we have Green Arrow writer J.T. Krul! In this week's New Comic Book Day Interview (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/category/columns/new-comic-book-day-interviews), we chat with J.T. (call him J.T.  Never call him Jeffery.  He'll kill you if you call him Jeffery) about his experience working as a production assistant on Seinfeld and his work at Aspen (http://www.aspencomics.com/) on books such as Fathom and Soulfire.  We reminisce about Michael Turner.  We discuss J.T.'s creator-owned Mindfield and what he's got in store for Green Arrow.  Most important we learn how to pronounce J.T.'s last name! Aron yes http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13300 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13300#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:07:21 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13300 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13300/feed 3 Comics,DC,I Am Groot!,Marvel,podcast,top cow Believe it or not, Jonathan actually read not one - but THREE - DC books this week. Join Aron, Paul, Tim, and Wayne as they bear witness in stark amazement at this freakish, perhaps bizarro turn of events!  Plus, Wayne's Awkward Confessions! (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fb2010_51tall.png)Believe it or not, Jonathan actually read not one - but THREE - DC books this week. Join Aron, Paul, Tim, and Wayne as they bear witness in stark amazement at this freakish, perhaps bizarro turn of events!  Plus, Wayne's Awkward Confessions! I am Groot! Jonah Hex Inception, Dreamscape, and Aron's lust for Spielberg's wives Heroic Age Update: * New Avengers #1 Brightest Day Update: * Brightest Day #4 * Birds of Prey #2 World War Hulks Update: * Incredible Hulk #610 Second Coming Update: * New Mutants #14 * Second Coming Revelations Hellbound #2 Magdalena #2 Atlas #2 Amazing Spider-Man #634 Batman Update: * Superman/Batman Annual #4, part three! * Jokers Asylum: Harley Old Shit Spotlight: * Irredeemable * The Flash * Chew TPB Vol 2 * Witchblade $5 trade 2 more quick trades: Spec Spider-Man and Ghost Rider By the way, we mention Dreamscape in this episode of Funnybooks.  It is a terrific film featuring Dennis Quaid, Max Von Sydow, and Kate Capshaw.  It's very much in the same vein as the upcoming Inception.  It streams on Netflix (http://netflix.com).  Check it out! Aron yes http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13290 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13290#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 04:33:17 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13290 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13290/feed 0 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13231 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13231#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:08:27 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13231 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13231/feed 2 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13051 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13051#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:21:54 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=13051 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/13051/feed 2 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast Aron, Paul, Wayne and Tim talk a little about the Supers RPG they'll be recording, tease an upcoming interview and also talk about the week's comics. Brightest Day Update Justice League Generation Lost 3 – W A Booster Gold 33 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fb2010_50tall.png)Aron, Paul, Wayne and Tim talk a little about the Supers RPG they'll be recording, tease an upcoming interview and also talk about the week's comics. Brightest Day Update * Justice League Generation Lost 3 – W A * Booster Gold 33 Heroic Age Update * Invincible Iron Man 27 * Avengers Academy 1 * Young Allies 1 * Prince of Power 2 X-Men Second Coming Uncanny X-Men 525 Batman 700 Batman Superman Annual 4 S.H.I.E.L.D. 2 Nemesis #2 Funnybooks After Hours (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com//archives/category/columns/funny-books-after-dark) and the Midnight Sons One Moment in Time Aron yes 1:20:17 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12938 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12938#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:52:28 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12938 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12938/feed 0 Comics,DC,Marvel,mouse guard,podcast Aron, Paul, Wayne, Jonathan and Tim bring an episode chock full of p0rn, heroes, and p0rn.  We had a lot to talk about this week.  In fact, be sure to stick around after most of the guys leave to hear Aron share his secret shame. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/fb2010_49tall.png)Aron, Paul, Wayne, Jonathan and Tim bring an episode chock full of p0rn, heroes, and p0rn.  We had a lot to talk about this week.  In fact, be sure to stick around after most of the guys leave to hear Aron share his secret shame. * Batman XXX: A Porn Parody * Advertising * Brightest Day #3 * Avengers Prime #1 * Second Coming Update Secret Warriors #16 Jonathan's Secret Warriors retrospective Hercules: Twilight of a God INDY SPOTLIGHT Legends of the Guard #1 Hellboy en Mexico Invincible #72 Earp Preview Red Robin 13 Red Hood 1 Supermam/Batman Annual The Thanos Imperative #1 Aron reads a ton of Trades this week! Aron yes 1:20:17 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12901 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12901#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:29:28 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12901 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12901/feed 1 Comics,Independent,mouse guard,podcast David Petersen, the immensely talented "arter/writist" of Mouse Guard, joins Aron, Paul, and Wayne for an depth conversation of such mousey goodness that it can barely be contained by mere digital media.  Subjects ranging from Petersen's all-new Legend... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/fb2010_davidpetersentall.png)David Petersen, the immensely talented "arter/writist" of Mouse Guard (http://www.mouseguard.net/), joins Aron, Paul, and Wayne for an depth conversation of such mousey goodness that it can barely be contained by mere digital media.  Subjects ranging from Petersen's all-new Legends of the Guard (http://www.archaia.com/blog/titles/mouse-guard), why the books are "that shape,"  The Mouse Guard Role Playing Game (http://www.gnomestew.com/reviews/mouse-guard-rpg-review-want-to-play-a-mouse-with-a-sword), Mouse Guard: The Motion Picture, and even Mouse Guard crossovers. It's crazy awesome and it's all right here. Watch out for weasels. Aron yes 57:20 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12710 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12710#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:00:50 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12710 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12710/feed 6 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12805 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12805#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 14:28:57 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12805 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12805/feed 0 Comics,DC,green lantern,Marvel,podcast While Jonathan is off on a secret mission (shhh!), Aron, Paul, Wayne, and Tim talk about him behind his back, honor a fallen hero, and discuss the week's comics. War of the Supermen #4 Thor 610 Secret Avengers 1 Fantastic Four 579 (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/fb2010_48tall.png)While Jonathan is off on a secret mission (shhh!), Aron, Paul, Wayne, and Tim talk about him behind his back, honor a fallen hero, and discuss the week's comics. * War of the Supermen #4 * Thor 610 * Secret Avengers 1 * Fantastic Four 579 * Thunderbolts 144 * Listener Mail * Brightest Day Update * Green Lantern Corps 48 * Green Lantern 54 * JL Gen Lost 2 * Thanos Imperative: Ignition * Ultimate Enemy 4 * Indy Spotlight * Walking Dead Vol 9 * Incorruptible 6 * Mystery Society 1 * Prince of Power Return of Bruce Wayne Aron yes 1:24:17 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12774 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12774#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 04:02:13 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12774 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12774/feed 1 artifacts,Comics,DC,green lantern,magdalena,Marvel,podcast,top cow In this week's interview, we chat with Ron Marz, creator of the crab-mask-wearing Green Lanterm, Kyle Rayner.  Ron is the current writer of Top Cow's Witchblade, Magdalena, and Velocity.  We talk to him about stuffing women into refrigerators and all t... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/fb2010_ronmarztall.png)In this week's interview, we chat with Ron Marz (http://ronmarz.com/), creator of the crab-mask-wearing Green Lanterm, Kyle Rayner.  Ron is the current writer of Top Cow's (http://www.topcow.com/Site/index.html) Witchblade, Magdalena, and Velocity.  We talk to him about stuffing women into refrigerators (http://www.unheardtaunts.com/wir/) and all those artifacts (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/tag/artifacts) in the Top Cow-niverse! It's an awesome primer we have for Artifacts.  Check it out! Aron yes 52:25 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12701 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12701#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 06:00:06 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12701 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12701/feed 2 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast,Video Games,xbox,xbox 360 It was bound to happen.  Paul was whisked screaming into the jungle by the smoke monster.  Screaming.  Like a little girl.   We mourn his loss as he'd want us to, by talking about the week's comics. Paul's away this week, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/fb2010_47tall.png)It was bound to happen.  Paul was whisked screaming into the jungle by the smoke monster.  Screaming.  Like a little girl.   We mourn his loss as he'd want us to, by talking about the week's comics. Paul's away this week, apparently testifying before Congress Wayne is all that and a bag of chips Aron sucks at Xbox and hates delayed gratification Red Dead Redemption and ending the games resale market (http://www.dailytech.com/Studio+Chief+Says+Used+Games+Are+Worse+Than+Piracy+Urges+Ban/article18386.htm) War of the Supermen #3 Brightest Day #2 Second Coming Update * X-Men Legacy #236 * X-Factor #205 Invincible Iron Man #26 Legion of Super Heroes #1 Zatanna #1 The Avengers #1 Atlas #1 What is the Heroic Age? Aron yes 1:10:35 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12688 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12688#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 05:27:21 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12688 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12688/feed 0 Comics,iron man,Marvel,podcast Fred Van Lente is a tease. Seriously, the writer of such books as Iron Man: Legacy, Incredible Hercules, Marvel Zombies, Amazing and Web of Spider-Man teases all kinds of hot, gooey awesomeness in his interview with Paul. (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/fb2010_fredvanlentetall.png)Fred Van Lente (http://www.fredvanlente.com/) is a tease. Seriously, the writer of such books as Iron Man: Legacy, Incredible Hercules, Marvel Zombies, Amazing and Web of Spider-Man teases all kinds of hot, gooey awesomeness in his interview with Paul.  He's got lots of stories in the pipeline at Marvel and he talks all about 'em in this belated New Comic Book Day (http://ideologyofmadness.com/archives/category/columns/new-comic-book-day-interviews)edition of Funnybooks. Aron yes 30:00 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12589 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12589#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 04:32:05 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12589 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12589/feed 3 It's been a couple of weeks since we talked about new books, so settle in for our epic discussion of the books that have come since Free Comic Book Day.  Aron, Paul, Wayne, Jonathan, and Tim all got up extra early so that we could cram in some extra aw... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/fb2010_45tall.png)It's been a couple of weeks since we talked about new books, so settle in for our epic discussion of the books that have come since Free Comic Book Day.  Aron, Paul, Wayne, Jonathan, and Tim all got up extra early so that we could cram in some extra awesome into this week's show. * White trash * Pull lists and awkward moments * War of the Supermen update * War of the Supermen #1 * War of the Superman #2 * World War Hulks update * Hulk #22 * Incredible Hulk #609 * BRIGHTEST DAY update * Brightest Day #1 * The Flash #2 * Green Lantern Corps #47 * Birds of Prey #1 * Titans: Villains for Hire * Booster Gold #32 * Justice League: Generation Lost #1 * SECOND COMING Update * X-Force #26 * Uncanny 524 * New Mutants #13 * Revelations: Hellbound * RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE update * Red Robin #12 * Batman and Robin #12 * Return of Bruce Wayne #1 * SIEGE UPDATE * Siege #4 * The Sentry: Fallen Sun * The New Avengers Finale * Avengers: The Initiative #35 WHAT IF WE WERE WRITING SIEGE? Aron yes 1:48:55 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12573 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12573#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 04:58:34 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12573 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12573/feed 0 Battlestar Galactica,caprica It's a bit of a departure from our usual Funnybook fare this week. Season 1.0 0f Caprica having wrapped, Aron, Paul and Wayne share their thoughts on the show.  They first establish what they thought of how the show's predecessor, Battlestar Galactica, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/fb2010_capriacasttall.png)It's a bit of a departure from our usual Funnybook fare this week. Season 1.0 0f Caprica having wrapped, Aron, Paul and Wayne share their thoughts on the show.  They first establish what they thought of how the show's predecessor, Battlestar Galactica, ended, chat a bit about the merits of BSG's The Plan, and then plow headlong into SyFy's Caprica chewing over what we've seen in the first eight episodes and predict what season 1.5 will bring. WARNING: We spoil the hell out of Caprica's first eight episodes. Aron yes 1:01:35 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12513 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12513#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 14:00:04 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12513 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12513/feed 0 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12422 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12422#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 18:30:29 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12422 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12422/feed 9 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12416 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12416#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 18:00:48 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12416 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12416/feed 7 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12411 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12411#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 14:00:30 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12411 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12411/feed 8 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12408 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12408#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 02:53:48 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12408 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12408/feed 2 Comics,DC,Free Comic Book Day,Marvel,podcast After gorging themselves on free comics, Aron, Paul, Wayne, and Tim share their stories from this most sacred of holy days and discuss the books they got for free. Iron Man/Thor Iron Man/Nova War of the Supermen Mouse Guard/Fraggle Rock (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/fb2010_44tall.png)After gorging themselves on free comics, Aron, Paul, Wayne, and Tim share their stories from this most sacred of holy days and discuss the books they got for free. Iron Man/Thor Iron Man/Nova War of the Supermen Mouse Guard/Fraggle Rock Atomic Robo Artifacts Doctor Solar/Magnus Robot Fighter Radical GI Joe Free Funnybook Day is Monday, May 3rd!  Keep checking IoM all day for new contests all day! Aron yes 1:04:20 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12234 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12234#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:23:21 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12234 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12234/feed 0 Comics,Free Comic Book Day,podcast This coming Saturday, May 1st, is Free Comic Book Day, a global event in which millions of free comic books will be given away absolutely free-of-charge to people visiting participating stores.  So, what better time to visit with Joe Field whose brainc... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/fb2010_joefieldtall.png)This coming Saturday, May 1st, is Free Comic Book Day (http://freecomicbookday.com/), a global event in which millions of free comic books will be given away absolutely free-of-charge to people visiting participating stores.  So, what better time to visit with Joe Field whose brainchild FCBD is?  Joe's not just a mad genius bent on putting free comics into your hands.  No, he's also the owner/operator of Eisner Award Winning comic shop Flying Colors Comics and Other Cool Stuff (http://flyingcolorscomics.com/)in Concord, California. Joe's got a lot to say about Free Comic Book Day, retailing, comics that excite him and the business of comics itself. Aron yes 49:15 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12176 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12176#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:56:34 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12176 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12176/feed 5 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast In the days leading up to Free Comic Book Day, Aron, Paul, Wayne, and Jonathan gathered to discuss the books they paid for, announce a contest winner, and tease Free Funnybook Day! Saturday May 1st is Free Comic Book Day at a participating comic ... (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/fb2010_43tall.png)In the days leading up to Free Comic Book Day, Aron, Paul, Wayne, and Jonathan gathered to discuss the books they paid for, announce a contest winner, and tease Free Funnybook Day! * Saturday May 1st is Free Comic Book Day (http://freecomicbookday.com/) at a participating comic shop near you! * Monday May 3rd is Free Funnybook Day right here at Ideology of Madness.  We're giving away so many comics it's insane!!! BRIGHTEST DAY UPDATE Green Lantern #53 THANOS IMPERATIVE UPDATE Guardians of the Galaxy #25 Nova #36 SECOND COMING UPDATE X-Men Legacy #35 X-Factor #204 Batman: Streets of Gotham #11 INDY SPOTLIGHT Incorruptible # 4 Magdalena #1 Announcing our Blackest Night Give-a-way winner! Free Comic Book Day (http://freecomicbookday.com/) is Saturday, May 1st at a participating comic shop near you.  And come back to the site EARLY on Monday, May 3rd for the unbridled awesomness that will be FREE FUNNYBOOK DAY! Aron yes 54:20 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12138 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12138#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:00:35 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12138 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12138/feed 3 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12081 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12081#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:03:44 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12081 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12081/feed 1 Comics,DC,Marvel,podcast,RPG Aron and Paulie spend an evening talking with the vacationing (other) Paul and Elder from the Bear Swarm Podcast.  The Bear Swarm guys are on their spring tour visiting other shows.  In this episode we establish their funnybook street cred, (http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/fb2010_swarmtall.png) Aron and Paulie spend an evening talking with the vacationing (other) Paul and Elder from the Bear Swarm Podcast (http://bearswarm.com).  The Bear Swarm guys are on their spring tour visiting other shows.  In this episode we establish their funnybook street cred, discuss superhero role playing games, sandbox gaming, and even a little about social combat mechanics. Special cameo appearance by Taco-Boy! Aron yes 51:40 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12037 http://ideologyofmadness.spookyouthouse.com/archives/12037#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:00:52 +0000 Aron http://ideologyofmadness.com/?p=12037