Best Dan Newland Podcasts (2025)

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 1 1:21:51

Play Pause

14d ago1:21:51

1:21:51

Episode 72 - Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 1 America continues to deal with the consequences of 9/11, and we are not mid-way through the 8 year Iraq War. Something seems to be changing on the comics landscape, as dark themes, destruction and war get more prevalent, and stories retreat to more conventional and traditional themes. Preshow Where did t…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 2 1:06:08

19d ago1:06:08

1:06:08

Episode 71 - Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 2 Last week in the takeaway we talked about how 2005 had elements that pointed to a new golden age for comics, and there were elements that pointed to dangerous days ahead. Well, if 2006 is any indication, Golden Age it is... This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotl…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 1 1:17:57

28d ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Episode 70 - Murdock and Marvel: 2006 Part 1 Last week in the takeaway we talked about how 2005 had elements that pointed to a new golden age for comics, and there were elements that pointed to dangerous days ahead. Well, if 2006 is any indication, Golden Age it is... The Year in Comics Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Indus…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 2 1:09:42

1M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Episode 69 - Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 2 It was a great year in comics, and maybe a turning point. Movies, events and accolades abounded. But somehow it all worries me a bit, in retrospect. This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2005. The Year in Daredevil Appearances: Da…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 1 1:10:51

1M ago1:10:51

1:10:51

Episode 68 - Murdock and Marvel: 2005 Part 1 It was a great year in comics, and maybe a turning point. Movies, events and accolades abounded. But somehow it all worries me a bit, in retrospect. The Year in Comics Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year …

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 2 1:06:37

2M ago1:06:37

1:06:37

Episode 67 - Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 2 2004 was a relatively quiet year in comics, but there were some critical developments that made waves into the future. Big movies, heroes back from the dead, and some important new faces! This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2004…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 1 1:25:10

2M ago1:25:10

1:25:10

Episode 66 - Murdock and Marvel: 2004 Part 1 2004 was a relatively quiet year in comics, but there were some critical developments that made waves into the future. Big movies, heroes back from the dead, and some important new faces! The Year in Comics Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 2 1:11:03

2M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Episode 65 - Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 2 It was a crazy year in America, with the Gulf War and the Patriot Act in the news, and over a billion dollars spent on comic-based movies. But in the actual world of American comics, 2003 was that most beautiful to things – a stable, productive year filled with fantastic and influential stories. This is …

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 1 1:11:35

2M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Episode 64 - Murdock and Marvel: 2003 Part 1 It was a crazy year in America, with the Gulf War and the Patriot Act in the news, and over a billion dollars spent on comic-based movies. But in the actual world of American comics, 2003 was that most beautiful to things – a stable, productive year filled with fantastic and influential stories. The Year…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 2 1:07:05

3M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Episode 63 - Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 2 The world was a dangerous and frightening place, and America was trying to come to terms with how to move forward, both internally and on the world stage. And comics showed a lot of that anxiety. But even so, 2002 was a big year for all involved in the comics world, as sales of actual honest to goodness …

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 1 1:26:15

3M ago1:26:15

1:26:15

Episode 62 - Murdock and Marvel: 2002 Part 1 The world was a dangerous and frightening place, and America was trying to come to terms with how to move forward, both internally and on the world stage. And comics showed a lot of that anxiety. But even so, 2002 was a big year for all involved in the comics world, as sales of actual honest to goodness …

1
Daredevil Born Again Episode 9 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Episode 61 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 9 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 9 that was released on Disney+ on April 15th. Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs Episode 9: Straight to Hell (9.2 rating on IMDB) The Disney+ blurp: Mayor Fisk becomes Mayor Kingpin, and Dare…

1
Daredevil Born Again Episode 8 1:00:26

4M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Episode 60 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 8 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 8 that was released on Disney+ on April 8th. Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs Episode 8: Isle of Joy (9.2 rating on IMDB) The Disney+ blurp: At his inaugural Black and White Ball, Mayor Fis…

1
Daredevil Born Again Episode 7 1:04:18

4M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Episode 59 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 7 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episode 7 that was released on Disney+ on April 1st. Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs Episode 7: With Interest (8.2 rating on IMDB) The Disney+ blurp: Daredevil is back and races Fisk to stop Muse …

1
Daredevil Born Again Episodes 5 and 6 59:37

4M ago59:37

59:37

Episode 58 - Daredevil Born Again Episodes 5 and 6 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 5 and 6 that were released on Disney+ on March 25th. Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs Episode 5: With Interest (8.3 rating on IMDB) The Disney+ blurp: A day in the life of Matt Murd…

1
Daredevil Born Again Episode 3 1:14:03

5M ago1:14:03

1:14:03

Episode 56 - Daredevil Born Again Episode 3 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 3 that were released on Disney+ on March11th. Initial Thoughts 1:00 Recap and Blurbs Episode 3: The Hollow of His Hand (8.8 rating on IMDB) The Disney+ blurp: The trial of Hector Ayala begins. F…

1
Daredevil Born Again Episodes 1 and 2 1:02:38

5M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Episode 55 - Daredevil Born Again Episodes 1 and 2 Welcome to a special edition of the Comics Over Time podcast. We'll be discussing Daredevil Born Again episodes 1 and 2 that were released on Disney+ on March 4th. Initial Thoughts Daredevil Recap from IGN: https://youtu.be/afubQp0VeKc?si=YwvKjyTyFHx0Lhau 1:00 Recap and Blurbs Episode 1: Heaven’s H…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 2 54:54

5M ago54:54

54:54

Episode 54 - Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 2 The year 2001 has a dark shadow over it, and there are elements of this year that are pretty rough, because as the year closed comic books were trying to make sense of and deal with 9/11 just like the rest of America. But the start of the year brought a lot of great entertainment and for the first time i…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 1 1:14:20

5M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

Episode 53 - Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 1 The year 2001 has a dark shadow over it, and there are elements of this year that are pretty rough, because as the year closed comic books were trying to make sense of and deal with 9/11 just like the rest of America. But the start of the year brought a lot of great entertainment and for the first time i…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 2 1:12:27

5M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Episode 52 - Murdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 2 The new millenium started with some big endings, and comic book sales kept slipping this year. But 2000 featured some big developments that would point the way to the future of comics. Welcome to the Oughts, everyone! This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight s…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 1 1:21:14

6M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Episode 51 - Murdock and Marvel: 2000 Part 1 The new millenium started with some big endings, and comic book sales kept slipping this year. But 2000 featured some big developments that would point the way to the future of comics. Welcome to the Oughts, everyone! Preshow The Year in Comics Notable and Newsworthy Sales & Industry Information Beginnin…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 2 1:08:40

6M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Episode 50 - Murdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 2 Last week we closed the curtain on the first volume of Daredevil, and now we are reaching the end of the millennium itself, as comics continue to barrel towards their own version of Y2K. Sales keep dropping and more publishers leave the field, but signs of life start to show if you look in the right plac…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 1 1:04:42

6M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Episode 49 - Murdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 1 Last week we closed the curtain on the first volume of Daredevil, and now we are reaching the end of the millennium itself, as comics continue to barrel towards their own version of Y2K. Sales keep dropping and more publishers leave the field, but signs of life start to show if you look in the right plac…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 3 48:54

6M ago48:54

48:54

Episode 48 - Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 3 Things continued to be grim in the comic world, but it seemed as though the freefall might be over. Marvel had escaped bankruptcy without missing even a single month of publishing, most of the other companies still in business made it through the year (but not all) and some very interesting new players e…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 2 49:32

7M ago49:32

49:32

Episode 47 - Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 2 Things continued to be grim in the comic world, but it seemed as though the freefall might be over. Marvel had escaped bankruptcy without missing even a single month of publishing, most of the other companies still in business made it through the year (but not all) and some very interesting new players e…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 1 1:08:50

7M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Episode 46 - Murdock and Marvel: 1998 Part 1 Things continued to be grim in the comic world, but it seemed as though the freefall might be over. Marvel had escaped bankruptcy without missing even a single month of publishing, most of the other companies still in business made it through the year (but not all) and some very interesting new players e…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1997 Part 2 1:15:00

7M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

Episode 45 - Murdock and Marvel: 1997 Part 2 We’ve got a pretty quiet week in comic terms, partly because everything has gone completely to the dogs, and there is a lot less happening than there was a few years ago. Still, I was surprised to find that 1997 had some pretty great things going on under the surface! This is part 2 of the podcast. that …

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1997 Part 1 1:15:01

7M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Episode 44 - Murdock and Marvel: 1997 Part 1 We’ve got a pretty quiet week in comic terms, partly because everything has gone completely to the dogs, and there is a lot less happening than there was a few years ago. Still, I was surprised to find that 1997 had some pretty great things going on under the surface! Preshow The Year in Comics As harsh …

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1996 Part 2 58:52

8M ago58:52

58:52

Episode 43 - Murdock and Marvel: 1996 Part 2 Well, here we are, Duane. At the End of Days. I have been promising you that everything was going to explode eventually. And finally we have arrived. Welcome to the fateful year 1996, when Marvel came crashing down. This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight sto…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1996 Part 1 1:14:49

8M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Episode 42 - Murdock and Marvel: 1996 Part 1 Well, here we are, Duane. At the End of Days. I have been promising you that everything was going to explode eventually. And finally we have arrived. Welcome to the fateful year 1996, when Marvel came crashing down. Preshow The Year in Comics As usual, there was a lot of great stuff going on in comics th…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1995 Part 2 1:07:42

8M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Episode 41 - Murdock and Marvel: 1995 Part 2 It was a tough year in comics, especially for the big two. Comic shops were having trouble, readers seemed to be moving on to other things, and corporate overlords continued to demand ever higher profits. 1995 was a bit of an…apocalypse. This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Darede…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1994 Part 2 1:28:37

8M ago1:28:37

1:28:37

Episode 39 - Murdock and Marvel: 1994 Part 2 1994 was a crazy year in the comics world, with both DC and Marvel continuing to crank out new books, even as other companies tried to claw their way into the market. Retailers and fans were nearly helpless as the onslaught of comics overwhelmed them, leading to one of the worst years in the history of m…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1995 Part 1 1:13:46

9M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

Episode 40 - Murdock and Marvel: 1995 Part 1 It was a tough year in comics, especially for the big two. Comic shops were having trouble, readers seemed to be moving on to other things, and corporate overlords continued to demand ever higher profits. 1995 was a bit of an…apocalypse. Preshow Daredevil Born Again coming March 4, 2025 The Year in Comic…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1994 Part 1 1:16:36

9M ago1:16:36

1:16:36

Episode 38 - Murdock and Marvel: 1994 Part 1 1994 was a crazy year in the comics world, with both DC and Marvel continuing to crank out new books, even as other companies tried to claw their way into the market. Retailers and fans were nearly helpless as the onslaught of comics overwhelmed them, leading to one of the worst years in the history of m…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1993 Part 2 1:12:48

9M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

Episode 37 - Murdock and Marvel: 1993 Part 2 There are arguments to be made that this was the best year in the history of comics. There are also a number of ways in which it may have been the worst. In any case, it was not boring. Welcome to 1993, the year everything that has been building for the last decade or so comes to a head. This is part 2 o…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1993 Part 1 1:18:30

9M ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Episode 36 - Murdock and Marvel: 1993 Part 1 There are arguments to be made that this was the best year in the history of comics. There are also a number of ways in which it may have been the worst. In any case, it was not boring. Welcome to 1993, the year everything that has been building for the last decade or so comes to a head. Announcements Sh…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1992 Part 2 1:10:56

10M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Episode 35 - Murdock and Marvel: 1992 Part 2 Well, here we are. Image starts a new creator-owned era, even as the man who created the superhero sensation dies, along with one of his creators. 1992 was a very big year for changes. This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1992. T…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1992 Part 1 1:18:57

10M ago1:18:57

1:18:57

Episode 34 - Murdock and Marvel: 1992 Part 1 Well, here we are. Image starts a new creator-owned era, even as the man who created the superhero sensation dies, along with one of his creators. 1992 was a very big year for changes. The Year in Comics Comic books managed to make it into the news and public consciousness in different ways in 1992, as m…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1991 Part 2 1:01:01

10M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Episode 33 - Murdock and Marvel: 1991 Part 2 It’s the year of Marvel’s greatest success…and quite possibly its greatest failure! Welcome to 1991, the year that sets the stage for the next evolution of American comics. This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1991. The Year in D…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1991 Part 1 1:12:09

10M ago1:12:09

1:12:09

Episode 32 - Murdock and Marvel: 1991 Part 1 It’s the year of Marvel’s greatest success…and quite possibly its greatest failure! Welcome to 1991, the year that sets the stage for the next evolution of American comics. The Year in Comics Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Events & Happenings New Ti…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1990 Part 2 54:34

11M ago54:34

54:34

Episode 31 - Murdock and Marvel: 1990 Part 2 As we start the 90s Marvel and DC are approaching monopoly status on comic store shelves, leaving other publishers to look for success at the margins. But if you are a big fan of the Big 2, 1990 was a good time to be reading comic books! This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Darede…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1990 Part 1 1:20:02

11M ago1:20:02

1:20:02

Episode 30 - Murdock and Marvel: 1990 Part 1 As we start the 90s Marvel and DC are approaching monopoly status on comic store shelves, leaving other publishers to look for success at the margins. But if you are a big fan of the Big 2, 1990 was a good time to be reading comic books! The Year in Comics Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Eisner Aw…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1989 Part 2 46:56

11M ago46:56

46:56

Episode 29 - Murdock and Marvel: 1989 Part 2 This week we finish up the 80s, and see what another round of Batmania can do to and for the comics world. This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1989. The Year in Daredevil Appearances: Daredevil #262- 275, Marvel Tales #222, Marv…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1989 Part 1 1:14:52

11M ago1:14:52

1:14:52

Episode 28 - Murdock and Marvel: 1989 Part 1 This week we finish up the 80s, and see what another round of Batmania can do to and for the comics world. Pre-Show Letter from Mo The Year in Comics Notable and Newsworthy Swamp Thing Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098193/ Robert Crumb comic strip with Donald Trump: https://www.openculture.com/201…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1988 1:44:26

11M ago1:44:26

1:44:26

Episode 27 - Murdock and Marvel: 1988 This week we begin to see what happens when two massive Kaiju go to war in a region. Everything else either runs away or is destroyed. Such is the world of comics, circa 1988. The Year in Comics Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Events & Happenings New Series/Limite…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1987 1:46:51

12M ago1:46:51

1:46:51

Episode 26 - Murdock and Marvel: 1987 After the wonders of 1986 the comic industry found itself with a glut of new companies, new titles, and new awards shows. How would it all work out? Lets go back to ’87 and find out… PreShow Banter A tweet from Forrest about the Watchmen books. The Year in Comics Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Awards Da…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1986 Part 2 1:04:05

12M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Episode 24 - Murdock and Marvel: 1986 Part 2 If you are every arguing with friends about what was the best year in the history of comics, you could do worse than arguing for 1986. With a ton of interesting independent books, vibrant small-press publishers popping up everywhere, and four of the most beloved stories in the history of comics, ’86 was …

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1986 Part 1 1:03:32

12M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Episode 24 - Murdock and Marvel: 1986 Part 1 If you are every arguing with friends about what was the best year in the history of comics, you could do worse than arguing for 1986. With a ton of interesting independent books, vibrant small-press publishers popping up everywhere, and four of the most beloved stories in the history of comics, ’86 was …

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1985 1:39:40

1y ago1:39:40

1:39:40

Episode 23 - Murdock and Marvel: 1985 This year Marvel is all about the cash grab, and so we get Secret Wars II, a bunch of vaguely copyright-infringing kids books, and some fantastic Bill Sienkiewicz art that makes everything else worth it. Let’s talk 1985 in comics, Marvel and Daredevil. The Year in Comics Notable and Newsworthy Comics and Sequen…

1
Murdock and Marvel: 1984 1:46:10

1y ago1:46:10

1:46:10

Episode 22 - Murdock and Marvel: 1984 This week we enter continue with the massive expansion era for Marvel and the Direct Market, with important new creators, new companies, and a whole lot of turtles…its 1984! The Year in Comics Notable and Newsworthy Industry Trends Cartoon Art Museum: https://www.cartoonart.org/ Eagle Awards Dan's Favorite The …