Best Caleb Howell Podcasts (2025)

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S07E21: Atlas/Seaboard - Tiger-Man (w/ Jason Finestone!) 1:37:01

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We're joined by comics colorist & letterer Jason Finestone (THE SAVAGE STRENGTH OF STARSTORM; SEX, SPIES & ROCK 'N ROLL) to discuss Atlas comics' TIGER-MAN, the vigilante (who's secretly Dr. Lancaster Hill) who obtains tiger powers by injecting himself with big cat chromosomes. It's written by Gabe Levy w/ art by Ernie Colon. Watch it on YouTube: h…

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Episode 454 - Fisher Anaya, Brock Reinkemeyer and Caleb Hudson 50:20

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Fisher Anaya, Brock Reinkemeyer and Caleb Hudson join Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Episode 453 - Tucker Smith, Chris Johnston and Neil Paul 50:20

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Tucker Smith, Chris Johnston and Neil Paul join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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S07E20: Atlas/Seaboard - Weird Tales of the Macabre (w/ Thony Aiuppy!) 1:45:05

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We're joined by comics creator Thony Aiuppy (HAINT TALES, THE AQUABARIAN) to discuss Seaboard Periodicals' WEIRD TALES OF THE MACABRE, a B&W horror magazine and one of their earliest efforts. The anthology featured folks like John Severin, Ernie Colón, Leo Summers, Leo Duranoña, Augustine Funnell, Pat Boyette, and many more! Watch it on YouTube: ht…

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Episode 452 - Blake Smith, Stephen Browning and Mike Suchan 50:20

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Blake Smith, Stephen Browning and Mike Suchan join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Episode 451 - Randy Howell, Brandon Palaniuk and Nick Trim 50:20

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Randy Howell, Brandon Palaniuk and Nick Trim join Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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S07E19: Atlas/Seaboard - Fright featuring The Son of Dracula (w/ Grace!) 2:01:35

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We're joined by Grace to talk about FRIGHT, written by GARY FRIEDRICH with art by FRANK THORNE. This may have been a Tomb of Dracula clone with a younger twist. We'll never know, but we know David Anthony Kraft was waiting in the wings to take over writing duties...but it wasn't meant to be. WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9tWNjnE5t1w You can…

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Episode 450 - Grae Buck, Kyle Jessie and Mike Iaconelli 50:24

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Grae Buck, Kyle Jessie and Mike Iaconelli join this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Episode 449 - Tucker Smith, Pat Schlapper and Russ Lane 50:20

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Tucker Smith, Pat Schlapper and Russ Lane join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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S07E18: Atlas/Seaboard - The Cougar (w/ MARVEL BY THE MONTH!) 2:01:21

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We're joined by Robb, Bryan, and Jamie from Marvel by the Month to talk about THE COUGAR, written by STEVE MITCHELL with art by DAN ADKINS and FRANK SPRINGER. What started as a KOLCHAK, THE NIGHT STALKER comic turned into this strange book about a movie stuntman that fights monsters by night. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WmfMtiAGDKU You ca…

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Episode 448 - Matt Adams, Laker Howell and Mark Zona 50:24

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Matt Adams, Laker Howell and Mark Zona join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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B.A.M. Shadow Show #123: The Coming of Caleb Hammer! (FREE BONUS!) 1:07:43

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We make the Shadow Show every other week for our Patreon backers, but this one's a freebie. Enjoy and if you like it, please consider backing the show to get the other 122 episodes in video or audio format and other exclusive offerings. We cover Marvel Premiere #54 "The Devil's Starry Anvil!" which was the introduction of the western character Cale…

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Episode 447 - Tripp Berlinsky, Glenn Cale and Wes Miller 50:32

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Tripp Berlinsky, Glenn Cale and Wes Miller join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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S07E17: Atlas/Seaboard - Targitt (w/ Jason Farrell) 1:39:36

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We're joined by Jason Farrell, Matt's former co-host of THE BOOKHOUSE BOYS podcast, to talk about TARGITT, written by RIC MEYERS with art by HOWARD NOSTRAND. John Targitt is a defective clone made from DNA of Frank Bullitt, Harry Callahan, and Paul Kersey (Bronson's character from Death Wish). He's an FBI agent who wages an all-out war on crime aft…

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Episode 446 - Emil Wagner, Matt Messer and Paul Marks 50:32

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Emil Wagner, Matt Messer and Paul Marks join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio to recap the recent 2025 Nitro Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Champlain presented by Bass Pro Shops.By B.A.S.S.

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Episode 445 - Seth Feider, Bernie Schultz and Brandon Lester 50:16

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Seth Feider, Bernie Schultz and Brandon Lester join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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S07E16: Atlas/Seaboard - Wulf the Barbarian (w/ Jared from Swords & Scrolls!) 2:31:45

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For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. We're joined by Jared from the SWORDS & SCROLLS podcast to talk about WULF THE BARBARIAN, written and drawn by LARRY HAMA with inks by KLAUS JANSON. Hama created a character who's a "barbarian" in name onl…

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Episode 444 - Craig Lamb, Bryan Schmitt and Hank Weldon 50:16

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Craig Lamb, Bryan Schmitt and Hank Weldon join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Episode 443 - Chris Bowes, John Crews and Gene Gilliland 50:14

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Chris Bowes, John Crews and Gene Gilliland join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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S07E15: Atlas/Seaboard - Weird Suspense (w/ Matt Harvey!) 2:15:31

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For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. We're joined by prolific metal god Matt Harvey (Exhumed, Left to Die, Gruesome, and Cold Slither) to talk about WEIRD SUSPENSE f/ THE TARANTULA: Michael Fleisher & Pat Boyette's tale of a the Lycosas, a li…

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Episode 442 - Pat Schlapper, Chris Johnston and Tucker Smith 50:14

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Pat Schlapper, Chris Johnston and Tucker Smith join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Episode 441 - Laker Howell, Trey Swindle and Hank Weldon 50:14

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Laker Howell, Trey Swindle and Hank Weldon join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Episode 440 - Trey McKinney, Logan Parks and Ronnie Moore 50:14

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Trey McKinney, Logan Parks and Ronnie Moore join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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S07E14: Atlas/Seaboard - Vicki 1:20:16

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Martin Goodman wanted to offer a robust & varied line of comics to compete with Marvel, DC, et al, so he needed a teen-humor mag. He used the art from Tower's TIPPY TEEN (1965-69) and only changed the main character's name...et voila...something to compete with Archie and the gang! We briefly talk about the history of Archie and its clones and then…

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Episode 439 - Joey Nania, Kyle Jessie and Cory Johnston 50:14

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Joey Nania, Kyle Jessie and Cory Johnston join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Episode 438 - Dillon Falardeau, Kyle Patrick and Bob Downey 50:14

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Dillon Falardeau, Kyle Patrick and Bob Downey join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Episode 437 - Eric Lopez, John Cox and Robert Gee 50:18

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Eric Lopez, John Cox and Robert Gee join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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Episode 436 - Gary Clouse, Phillip Johnson, Garrett Smith and Andrew Blanton 50:37

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Gary Clouse, Phillip Johnson, Garrett Smith and Andrew Blanton join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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S07E13: Atlas/Seaboard - Thrilling Adventure Stories 1:45:44

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Jeff Rovin put together 2 issues of masterful comics magazine work featuring the work of Russ Heath, John Albano, Ric Meyers, Gabriel Levy, Ernie Colon, Jack Sparling, Leo Summers, Frank Thorne, Alex Toth, John Severin and MORE! We were floored by the quality of the work in the obscure title. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonst…

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Episode 435 - Brandon Card, James Hall and Seth Feider 50:32

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Brandon Card, James Hall and Seth Feider join host Thom Abraham on this episode of Bassmaster Radio.By B.A.S.S.

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S07E12: Atlas/Seaboard - Tales of Evil 1:37:47

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Comics vets Jerry Grandenetti and Mike Sekowsky takes us through a trio of Russ Jones-penned stories from the Atlas anthology TALES OF EVIL. P.S. We're aware of the issues with Matt's audio and are working to resolve them before the next episode! WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ypFZKJosYT0 You can read all 3 issues here: https://archive.org/d…

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Skywald's Shoggoth Saga! (A Patreon Exclusive Unleashed!) 1:47:56

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We will be back with Atlas/Seaboard's TALES OF EVIL next week. In the meantime, here's our review of the SHOGGOTH SAGA... We review 'Archaic' Al Hewetson and a stable of Spanish artists' take on the Shoggoth, a creature from the Lovecraft mythos. Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NwRXvDJ-asw?si=MixtzHxx5-JVIzij Get our PDF here: https://dr…

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S07E11: Atlas/Seaboard - The Scorpion (LIVE w/ Brad Elmore!) 1:55:43

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We're joined this episode by guest Brad Elmore, director of THE WOLFMAN'S HAMMER, BIT, and BOOGEYMAN POP, to talk about the book Howard Chaykin created for the Atlas/Seabord line, THE SCORPION, set in the 1930s about an immortal adventurer. Chaykin later reworked the character into DOMINIC FORTUNE for Marvel. WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.co…

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S07E10: Atlas/Seaboard - Savage Combat Tales 1:30:36

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MEET BEN STRYKER: a soldier pummeled by Rommel's forces in the Kasserine Pass...a soldier and pacifist who's managed to survive WWII without taking a human life...so far. MEET THE 'DEATH SQUAD': a crew of misfit soldiers destined for court martials and military prison. The two parties collide for our comics enjoyment in SAVAGE COMBAT TALES f/ SGT. …

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S07E09: Atlas/Seaboard - Police Action (YouTube LIVE!) 2:16:16

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For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE! https://youtube.com/live/FxDNA8jYfpo Goodman also published a POLICE ACTION at the pre-Marvel Atlas. This one seems to appeal to fans of the swarms of detectives and cops that cluttere…

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S07E08: Atlas/Seaboard - Planet of Vampires 1:38:17

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Jeff Rovin wanted Atlas to publish The Omega Man comic book, but when he couldn't secure the rights to it, they came up with PLANET OF VAMPIRES, a mash-up of I AM LEGEND and PLANET OF THE APES written by Larry Hama with an art team of Pat Broderick & Frank McLaughlin. We're joined by Russ & Josh from Taste the Pod of Dracula. WATCH THE EPISODE WITH…

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S07E07: Atlas/Seaboard - Morlock 2001 1:36:20

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For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. What do you get when you make a stew out of Orwell's 1984 heavily seasoned with Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and generous pinches of A Clockwork Orange and a dash of The Time Machine? Why, Michael Fleisher's …

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S07E06: Atlas/Seaboard - Devilina (w/ Ben Potter) 2:04:07

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For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. This episode, we cover Seaboard's swipe at Warren Publishing and Marvel's Curtis magazines...the horror anthology DEVILINA! Watch it on YouTube with BEAUTIFUL B&W ART! https://youtu.be/Az-xzgNzgzE MAIL: br…

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B.A.M. Shadow Show #111 - Skull the Slayer! 29:08

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We make the Shadow Show every other week for our Patreon supporters, but we're giving this one out as a sample. If you enjoy, consider backing the show on Patreon for future episodes and access to the archives of previous eps. We discuss Marv Wolfman and Steve Gan's wonderfully bizarre SKULL THE SLAYER wherein a Vietnam War POW returns home and eve…

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S07E05: Atlas/Seaboard - The Destructor 1:40:11

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For our final season, we're producing the episodes as videos. Check out our YouTube channel for the full experience. YOUTUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/oM815qWFhS8 This episode, we cover a creative dream team assembled for the 1 straight superhero book of the line: Archie Goodwin, Steve Ditko, and Wallace "Wally" Wood. READ ALL 4 ISSUES OF THE DESTR…

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S07E04: Atlas/Seaboard - The Brute 1:42:08

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For our final season, we're producing the episodes as videos. Check out our YouTube channel for the full experience. YOUTUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/1mfM4Fnpw_Q This episode, we're joined by friend of the show M.J. to cover Martin Goodman's one demand: he wanted a Hulk knock-off. He got a murderous thawed Missing Link instead, written by Michael …

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S07E03: Atlas/Seaboard - Phoenix 1:29:21

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For our final season, we're producing the episodes as videos. Check out our YouTube channel for the full experience. YOUTUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/7pCHU3EL7Ds This episode, we cover Jeff Rovin & Sal Amendola's messianic sci-fi hero PHOENIX! When catastrophe strikes a space mission, lone surviving astronaut Ed Tyler is recovered in the North Pol…

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S07E02: Atlas/Seaboard - Ironjaw 1:43:31

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For our final season, we're producing the episodes as videos. Check out our YouTube channel for the full experience. YOUTUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/gHSGiELg6vw We're in our final season and we're reviewing all of Atlas/Seaboard's #1 issues. Next up, Michael Fleisher and Mike Sekowsky's IRONJAW! In the distant future the Earth is a ravaged wastel…

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THE SAGA OF SATANA: Bloody Is the Path to Hell! 11:02

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The Saga of Satana continues! The Devil's Daughter seeks a back door into her father's realm to warn him of the mutinous plans of The Four. On the way, she is reunited with a childhood companion, the incubus Zannarth, and they encounter pack of hellish demons sent to stop them. From The Haunt of Horror #2 (July, 1974) by Gerry Conway & Enrique Badí…

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S07E01: Atlas/Seaboard - The Grim Ghost 1:34:57

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For our final season, we're producing the episodes as videos. Check out our YouTube channel for the full experience. YOUTUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/dKoNBvy3i4k We're in our final season and we're reviewing all of Atlas/Seaboard's #1 issues. First up, Michael Fleisher and Ernie Colón's THE GRIM GHOST! A colonial highwayman bandit goes from the ga…

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Season 6 Finale! Weird War Tales #121 (live on YouTube 12/6/24) 2:01:59

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We took to YouTube to review "Death Smiles Thrice!" from Weird War Tales #121 and the one-page conlusion to the Commandos' story from the final issue, "Destination Unknown!" We were joined by friends of the show via video and chat and had a great time. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Mb7msRNmpPA?feature=share We'll see you in J…

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S06E12: Weird War Tales #119 - World Under Glass 1:32:27

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Fed up with being feared and despised by the civilians they protect, the Commandos jump at a chance to see if the world of 2943 holds an opportunity for them to return to their human states. It gets a little weird. MAIL: [email protected] STORE: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeM…

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S06E11: Weird War Tales #117 & #118 1:30:24

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We've got double your monster pleasure with WWT #117's "A Miracle for Monsters!" and 118's "Heroes Come in Small Sizes" as the Commandos are finally free of Lt. Shrieve and, without a commanding officer, take in the sights of war-time Paris. Then, we learn how they were awarded medals from the King of England! MAIL: [email protected] STOR…

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S06E10: Weird War Tales #116 - The Doorway to Hell! (w/ Matt Harvey!) 1:51:59

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We're joined by death metal god Matt Harvey (Exhumed, Gruesome, et al) for a jumbled tale of Roman gods, mis-used monsters, and a conversation about how invested Robert Kanigher really was in this book. Check out Matt's music on Bandcamp: https://mattharveymustbedestroyed.bandcamp.com & Exhumed https://exhumed.bandcamp.com/music MAIL: bronzeagemons…

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S06E09: Weird War Tales #115 - You Can't Pin a Medal on a Robot 1:25:09

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Meet the new J.A.K.E., same as the old J.A.K.E....or his he? Sgt. Coker & the G.I. Robot get leave in dear old Blighty and end up personal guests of a royal princess in a castle in Scotland! Is this G.I. Robot a pile of nuts and bolts or does he have the capacity to love? The Creature Commandos are also there. MAIL: [email protected] STOR…