Best Doesnt Read Comics Podcasts (2025)

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The Night Puppets: visiting Seattle's new waterfront park after dark 17:48

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The City of Seattle has invested a massive effort in rebuilding the city’s central waterfront, after removing the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Part of the city’s investment in the waterfront has gone towards public art. We talk with Brangien Davis, arts editor at Cascade PBS, and the host of the Cascade PBS show Art by Northwest. She highlights a few of he…

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‘Task’ Episode 4 With Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Brad Ingelsby, and Salli Richardson-Whitfield! Plus, ‘One Battle After Another’ Is Timely and Timeless. 1:18:22

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Chris and Andy talk about seeing Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ and the surprisingly prophetic nature of its story (3:25). Then, they break down the fourth episode of ‘Task’ (17:39), before they’re joined by stars Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey, creator Brad Ingelsby, and director Salli Richardson-Whitfield for a live event at Vid…

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Pick of the Week #996 – Superman #873 (30) 1:19:11

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! Josh Flanagan almost died this week and Conor Kilpatrick is itchy (it’s almost as bad!) and so this episode got away from them a bit this week, so much so that they had to impose a timer on the email segment. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distri…

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Bonus: Take a walk among old-growth trees with Lynda Mapes 1:05:48

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This summer, the KUOW Book Club read Seattle author and environmental journalist Lynda V. Mapes' love letter to old-growth trees, "The Trees are Speaking: Dispatches from the Salmon Forests." Mapes traveled across the country, visiting some of the oldest trees we know about and the people who study and protect them. The result was a book that intri…

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Weekend Warmup for Sept 26-29 5:20

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Meet Me Here listeners, if you still don't have any plans for this weekend, fear not. The Weekend Warmup is here to help with a whole bunch of ideas for fun things to do around the region this weekend. Hosted by KUOW's Jason Megatron Burrows. LINKS: SPORTS!! Mariners vs Dodgers - Final games of the season! Fri/Sat/Sun UW Huskies vs The Ohio State B…

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‘Alien: Earth’ Failed Itself. Plus, Ethan Hawke and Sterlin Harjo on ‘The Lowdown,’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Is Back! 1:31:40

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Chris and Andy talk about why the season finale of ‘Alien: Earth’ missed the mark and their interest level in potential future seasons (2:47). Then they break down the premiere of ‘Slow Horses’ Season 5 (38:57), before Chris is joined by ‘The Lowdown’ star Ethan Hawke and creator Sterlin Harjo for a live event at Brain Dead Studios to discuss the s…

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The best arts, pop culture, and book events to attend in October 21:19

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There are a lot of events over October 2025, but a few stand out to our Meet Me Here hosts. Dyer, Jeannie, and Katie share happenings they think are worthy of your attention. Jeannie suggests: “Refract: The Seattle Glass Art Experience,” Oct. 16-19, across the Seattle region. It features more than 70 glass artists at more than 60 events. The openin…

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The Best TV Week of the Year, ‘Task’ Episode 3, and ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Underwhelms 56:53

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Chris and Andy talk about why this might be the best TV week of the year with the upcoming ‘Alien: Earth’ season finale, the premiere of Sterlin Harjo’s ‘The Lowdown,’ and the return of ‘Slow Horses’ for Season 5 (5:00). Along the way, they react to the trailer for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (12:00) and the rumored casting of Leonardo DiCaprio in …

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Pick of the Week #995 – Good As Dead #1 1:28:03

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! This show was recorded one time and one time only. Our billionaire entreaties continue to go unnoticed, but thankfully, it was a small landslide of Pick of the Week worthy issues this week, and at least one book that was... less than. Get yourself gussied up, and settle in for an…

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Bonus: Kim Fu wants writers to get weird 48:51

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This summer, the KUOW Book Club read Seattle author Kim Fu's surreal story collection, "Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century." It was the winner of the 2023 Pacific Northwest Book Prize among many other accolades. In it, Fu takes average, even mundane human experiences and makes them utterly bizarre and delightfully weird. The collection dives…

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Weekend Warmup for September 19-21 5:24

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Meet Me Here listeners, if you still don't have any plans for this weekend, fear not. The Weekend Warmup is here to help with a whole bunch of ideas for fun things to do around the region this weekend. Hosted by KUOW's Jason Megatron Burrows. LINKS: West End Beer Fest - Spokane Oktoberfest | Rotary Club of Edmonds Fremont Oktoberfest Whidbey Island…

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ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel, Why You Should Check Out Netflix’s ‘Black Rabbit’, and ‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 7 1:18:38

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Chris and Andy talk about ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel and what it means for the media space (1:18). Then, they take a moment to remember Robert Redford and his outsized impact on film in the wake of his passing (11:58). Later, they break down the penultimate episode of ‘Alien: Earth’ and the premiere of the new Netflix minis…

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Mediasplode #62 – Our Top Ten Films of All-Time and The Bear, Season 4 1:18:40

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dy…

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Mona Awad is afraid of your friend group 19:24

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What happens when friendship becomes a form of possession? A hive mind so alluring, so consuming you forget yourself along the way. This week we’re hitting the books with Author Mona Awad. Her books “Bunny” and the upcoming “We Love You Bunny” expose the sinister and surreal undercurrents of female friendship… and MFA programs! We’ll take a look in…

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The Emmys Mostly Got It Right and ‘Task’ Episode 2 1:06:29

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Chris and Andy talk about the Emmys, what 'The Pitt' winning over 'Severance' says about the state of the industry, and the night’s biggest winners and losers (1:21). Later, they discuss the second episode of ‘Task’ and break down why it’s even better than the pilot (32:15). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The …

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Pick of the Week #994 – Redcoat #14 1:20:09

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! What's in a name? A redcoat by any other name would not smell as sweet. And nor would this week's comics! Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:16:58 Pick of the Week: 00:01:57 - Redcoat #14 Comics: 00:12:20 - Captain Amer…

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Bonus: How to fight oppression with Ijeoma Oluo 41:53

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This summer, one of our KUOW Book Club selections was Seattle author Ijeoma Oluo’s 2024 bestseller, "Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World – and How You Can, Too." In it, Oluo shows how people across the nation are creating positive change for racial equity within our most important systems – like the m…

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Weekend Warmup for September 12-15 5:12

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Meet Me Here listeners, if you still don't have any plans for this weekend, fear not. The Weekend Warmup is here to help with a whole bunch of ideas for fun things to do around the region this weekend. Hosted by KUOW's Jason Megatron Burrows. Links: SPORTS Mariners - LA Angels - 9/11-14 Sounders - LA Galaxy - 9/13 Reign - Racing Louisville FC - 9/1…

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Is ‘Alien: Earth’ Stuck in Place? Plus, Emmy Predictions and ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 News. 1:01:25

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Season 2 will be delayed indefinitely now that cocreator Francesca Sloane has been tapped to write on 'Big Little Lies' Season 3 (1:46). Then, they preview the Emmys by predicting which shows (and actors) could win, will win, and should win the major categories (18:52). Later, they break do…

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Looking for innovation? Head to a Seattle art gallery 22:30

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Judith Rinehart owns J. Rinehart Gallery in Pioneer Square. And she wants everyone in Seattle to know: art galleries are for all of us. "They are one of the few spaces anybody is allowed to come in", says Judith. "You can look at what's on the wall. You can like it or not. You can have an opinion about it or not… maybe you just want to come in and …

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‘Task’ Is Everything We Want It to Be. Plus, the Creative Arts Emmy Awards. 1:05:30

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Chris and Andy talk about some of the winners from the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday and what they predict for the main awards show coming up on Sunday (8:56). Then they go deep on the premiere of the new HBO crime show ‘Task.’ They talk about the similarities to and differences from Brad Ingelsby’s first Philly-set crime show, ‘Mare of Eas…

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Pick of the Week #993 – Batman #1 1:13:34

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! It's still hot out there and though they (almost) don't mention it, you can feel it, can't you? This week, in addition to a great week of comics, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick discuss adding kids to the casts of long-running TV shows and listen as they have a revelation abou…

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Bonus: Bringing South Asian Literature To Seattle 20:25

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The Jaipur Literature Festival in India is one of the biggest lit festivals on the planet. Hundreds of thousands of people attend to hear writers and artists talk about the rich, multilingual literary traditions of South Asia. JLF is big in another way too. Since its beginning in 2006, the festival has expanded to cities around the globe. And Seatt…

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‘The Paper’ Restores the (Sitcom) Feeling. Plus, ‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 5 and a Busy September for TV. 1:15:54

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Chris and Andy talk about the premiere of ‘The Paper,’ the original Peacock series from the world of ‘The Office,’ and why the spinoff sitcom made them immediately feel at home (4:23). Then, they preview a busy month in television, including the upcoming premiere of HBO’s ‘Task’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Season 5 (31:53), before breaking down the fifth epi…

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Pop Culture: Mysterious, offbeat, culty...why so many vampires love the PNW 25:00

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We’re digging our teeth into the Northwest and its relationship with vampires. In this episode, I’m bringing in my two co-hosts Jeannie Yandel and Katie Campbell to talk NW and vampires – so let me ask you, do you like monstrous vampires? What about metaphorical vampires? Of course, can’t forget the sensitive, sparkly, brooding vampires that just w…

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Pick of the Week #992 – Lazarus Fallen #3 1:18:08

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! The weekly cavalcade is almost too much, prompting the return of the short Bell section. Clearly this show has it all! Produced, written, hosted, edited, sweetened, promoted, and sold by Dan Mora. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Runn…

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‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 4, ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Casting News, and ‘The Eastern Gate’ Finale 57:03

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Chris and Andy talk about some recent industry headlines, including the rumored casting of Nicolas Cage in ‘True Detective’ Season 5, Matthew McConaughey reuniting with Nic Pizzolatto (3:19), and ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ adding Amy Adams and Aaron Pierre (13:09). Then, they react to the first trailer for the upcoming FX show from Sterlin Harjo, ‘Th…

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Booksplode #70 – The Avengers in The Veracity Trap! 34:24

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode! This month, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan take a look at… The Avengers in The Veracity Trap! by Chip Kidd & Michael Cho. Running Time: 00:31:25 What’s a Booksplode? It’s a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edit…

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Books: How to Get Out of a Reading Slump 19:27

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Whether you devour 50 books a year or haven’t picked one up in months, we all get into reading ruts. So, let’s fix that. Seattle Readers, it’s time to get into that reading groove and we’ve got you covered with tips, tricks, and a whole bunch of empathy. Seattle Public Library’s Stesha Brandon joins us for some literary hot takes, tips for getting …

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‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 3, ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Premiere, and Netflix Theme Parks 1:03:40

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Chris and Andy talk about a pair of Netflix-branded event spaces coming to Dallas and Philadelphia before addressing the decision to play ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ in theaters and what these developments suggest about the streaming titan (4:51). Then, they react to NBCUniversal’s decision to pivot ‘The Paper’ to a binge release a few weeks ahead of its …

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Pick of the Week #991 – Detective Comics #1100 1:20:59

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It’s iFanboy 20/25 — 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! This week Josh Flanagan is drunk (sleep drunk) and Conor Kilpatrick just can’t remember words. He was sober! Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:17:00 Pick of the Week: 00:03:16 – Detective Comics #1100 Comics: 00:16:30 –…

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‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer and ‘Platonic’ Season 2 55:32

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Andy and Kaya chat about the teaser trailer for ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 that dropped today and the novelty, in today’s TV landscape, of a show returning for its second season less than a year after its first (1:00). Then they talk about the second season of the Apple TV+ show ‘Platonic,’ starring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, a great hangout show in an er…

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Mediasplode #61 – The Gilded Age, Season 3 and The Summer Mail Bag! 1:18:00

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Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dy…

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Art: Why Seattle's a great place for anxious dancers 22:05

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Dance artist and instructor Alethea Alexander feels lucky to live in Seattle - in large part because the city offers so many venues and opportunities to dance. Alethea teaches dance at UW and Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University, and is the director of training at Dance Church, a free-form and all-levels movement class / dance party. B…

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Pick of the Week #990 – I Hate Fairyland #43 1:24:10

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It's iFanboy 20/25 -- 20 years of podcasting and 25 years of iFanboy! Quality week! Plenty of well done comics and very good times. Josh reaches for a book that hasn't had the Pick in a very long time, and of course, there's time spent on figuring out how long that time was before moving on to the actual show again. But take heart, for there is ple…

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‘Alien: Earth’ Episodes 1 and 2 and the ‘Task’ Trailer 1:09:04

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that the ‘Jason Bourne’ and ‘Treadstone’ IP will be heading back to Universal and speculate on where the studio might take the franchise (11:36). Then they talk about the trailer for the Mark Ruffalo show ‘Task’ that was released this week (20:52), before breaking down the first two episodes of ‘Alien: Earth’ and …

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Pop Culture: Can games like Dungeons and Dragons combat disinformation? 22:37

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If you're a fan of the game Dungeons and Dragons, you know the thrill of rolling a 20-sided die in hopes of deploying a stunning attack or perhaps fending off an owlbear. But could those same skills help us recognize lies on social media? On the latest episode of Meet Me Here, find out how this nerdy role playing game might be the answer to combati…

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Marvel’s Box Office Woes, ‘Alien: Earth’ Preview, and ‘Families Like Ours’ 1:00:18

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Chris and Andy talk about the poor performance of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ at the box office and Marvel’s continued box office woes (4:20). Then they preview ‘Alien: Earth’ and talk about where the show fits into the larger ‘Alien’ franchise (21:08) before discussing the Danish Netflix show ‘Families Like Ours’ (32:28). Hosts: Chris Ryan a…