Best Trade Paperback Podcasts (2026)

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Also, Do You Want To Buy These Pretzels? 56:59

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Danny and Nick usher in the new year by talking about the books they started 2026 reading, the comics on top of their pile and also by giving their comics New Years Resolutions! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:00:49 - Eerie Archives - Volume 3 00:25:26 - Cheetah & Chesire Rob the Justice League 1-6 00:35:12 - Discord Picks 00:35…

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Episode 460: The Call No Parent Wants to Get: The Day I Learned What Freedom Really Means 26:17

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Sometimes life doesn't go as planned. In this episode, I share the story of a call from my son's school that changed my day in an instant and what it taught me about real wealth, freedom, and being present for what matters most. I reflect on what real wealth looks like, not in bank accounts or net worth, but in the freedom to stop, respond, and be …

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The Paperback Is Out Today! What's New in Your Journey to Financial Freedom 4:44

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The paperback edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom is officially out today 1/6/26! Go to yourjourneytofinancialfreedom.com to grab your copy (and bonuses) In this short solo episode, I share why releasing the paperback felt important, what's new in this edition, and how it reflects the reality that life doesn't always follow a straight fina…

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Intro to Lonely Sci-Fi Month: Sentient, Traveling to Mars, Gone, ApocalyptiGirl, and their creative teams 1:23:10

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Send us a text Welcome to a new year and new season of Storied Arcs! In what may be turning into an annual tradition, Mike and Alex are once again starting off the calendar with a theme month- Lonely Sci-Fi. Alone in space. Stranded on a planet. It's a prevalent trope in science fiction and we're excited to examine it from an assortment of angles u…

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A Humdinger of a Three-Way Lovechild 32:59

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Paul, Zach, and Brian round out 2025 by talking about the Goodreads Theme of the Month: comics released in 2025! They discuss Precious Rubbish, Assorted Crisis Events, and Spectrum. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:47 - Spectrum 00:09:44 - Assorted Crisis Events Vol. 1 00:17:16 - Precious Rubbish 00:28:59 - Final shout outs of…

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Episode 459: 5 Money Moves to Reset, Realign, and Move Forward 25:55

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In this episode, I walk you through five simple money moves designed to help you feel more grounded and in control of your finances. These are not drastic changes or big resolutions, but intentional steps that create clarity, ease, and forward momentum no matter where you are starting from. This conversation is about meeting yourself where you are,…

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Extremity Volume 2: Warrior 1:16:34

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Send us a text "There will be times in the future, my daughter, when you will question everything you are. Hearing your name spoken over will help when everything falls away." Mike and Alex are here to finish up their look at Daniel Warren Johnson's Extremity from Image Comics with Volume 2 Warrior (issues #7-12). They kick things off with a deep l…

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Just This Once: A Good Episode 56:38

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Mike, Kait, and Nick take a journey through a smattering of Winter Holiday and Christmas themed comic books all the way from “classic” super hero fair, an anthology book with a mixed reception, and even a book that is a little more somber and sad but keeps it local. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:38 - The Quarry 00:10:44 - H…

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Episode 458: A Season of Reflection & A Preview of the Brand New Your Journey to Financial Freedom Paperback Book 25:55

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As we celebrate the holidays and the year comes to a close, I reflect on the journey behind my book, Your Journey to Financial Freedom, and share why the upcoming paperback edition feels especially meaningful. I also open up about what financial freedom looks like beyond hitting a specific number, why flexibility and choice matter more than perfect…

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Extremity Volume 1: Artist 1:13:44

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Send us a text "But no matter what the fight... no matter who lives or dies... I won't kill my own brother." This week on the Storied Arcs podcast, Mike and Alex kick off their deep dive of Daniel Warren Johnson's Extremity from Image Comics with Volume 1 Artist (issues #1-6). The guys start by discussing the world building (or lack there of) that …

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Lending Books to People We Never See Again 1:03:08

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Mike is joined by Danny and Zach to "reflect" on the New 52 over a decade later. What were the highs? The lows? The Geoff Johns and Jeff Lemires of it all? Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIWA3qOq4h0 https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/chrisbaldie https://chrisbaldie.gumroad.com/l/EkoKx Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:48 - For…

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Episode 457: What My Recent Trip to Jamaica Reminded Me About Wealth, Gratitude, and Resilience 33:15

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In this solo episode, I reflect on a deeply personal trip back to my home island of Jamaica following a devastating hurricane. What began as a planned celebration for my younger sister's 30th birthday became a powerful homecoming filled with mixed emotions, difficult decisions, and meaningful moments of family, service, and reflection. I share the …

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Intro to Extremity & Creator Spotlight: Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer, and Rus Wooton 58:59

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Send us a text In this new season of Storied Arcs, Mike and Alex taking a look at Daniel Warren Johnson's sci-fi-ish/fantasy-ish revenge epic Extremity, from Image Comics. The guys start with a spoiler-free preview of the book, talking a bit about how the book was initially sold in solicitations ("the beauty and imagination of Studio Ghibli meet th…

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Too Similar! Cancel the Show. 49:02

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Mike, Nick, and Kait sat down to talk about comics and boy howdy did no one get mad or upset about anything. Some links from the episode: https://karlkerschl.com/death-transit-tanager/ https://www.connorcomics.com/work#/gashgash/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:40 - EC Outlaw Showdown #1 00:15:40 - Trickster: Native American …

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Episode 456: How to Manage Holiday Money Anxiety 21:39

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In this week's solo episode, I'm diving into something many of us feel, but don't always say out loud holiday money anxiety. This season can be full of joy, nostalgia, and family connection, but it can also bring up guilt, pressure, overspending, and emotional triggers that hit our wallets hard. So today, I'm sharing honest reflections on the expec…

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November Volume 04: The Mess We're In 1:10:52

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Send us a text "This isn't a nightmare. This is the night. And I'm in a playground for monsters filled with monstrous things. I don't belong here." This week, Mike and Alex are here to wrap up November by Matt Fraction and Elsa Charretier with Volume 4 The Mess We're In. The guys dive right into things, breaking down the ending and discussing how t…

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Deep Thoughts for a Dark Winter 56:59

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Kara, Nick, and Zach dig into comics around the Apocalypse. It's really bright and cheery and exactly what you need this time of year! Note: In this episode's discussion, Grant Morrison is mentioned and incorrect pronouns were used to discuss the author. We apologize for this error and will work to correct this mistake in the future. Timestamps: 00…

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Episode 455- My Life Lately: Reflections on Freedom, Seasons + 3 Year Book Anniversary 20:14

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In this week's solo episode, I open up about the reflections, questions, and inner shifts I've been navigating as I enter a new season of life. With the three-year anniversary of Your Journey to Financial Freedom, I'm sharing candid thoughts on growth, purpose, motherhood, and the constant evolution that comes with designing a life of freedom. I ta…

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November Volume 03: The Voice on the End of the Phone 1:04:19

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Send us a text "Who knew I had a line? Who knew I could cross it? Well... almost." Mike and Alex are back with the penultimate volume of November by Matt Fraction and Elsa Charretier, breaking down Volume 3 The Voice on the End of the Phone. The guys discuss what is (and isn't) happening in the actual story of the comic, and how that story continue…

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Episode 454: What I've Learned (Patterns, Mistakes & Hacks) From Helping Hundreds Start Their Financial Independence Journey 27:29

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In this week's solo episode, I reflect on the biggest patterns, mindset shifts, and lessons I've learned from helping hundreds of people start (and restart) their financial independence journeys. I walk through the three most common struggles people think are unique to them, the life transitions that often spark the desire for FI, and the deeper mo…

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Back To Life. Back to Reality. 42:21

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Paul, Kait, and Danny sat down to discuss comics recommended by their Local Comic Book Shops (and Librarians!)--part of our Goodreads Theme of the Month. Check out our Goodreads Theme of the Month thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/23264561-november-2025-botm-recommended-by-your-lcs-or-library Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week i…

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November Volume 02: The Gun in the Puddle 1:06:54

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Send us a text "It's not every time the world ends you're look at a click when it happens. Some girls... we're just lucky." This week, Mike and Alex continue their exploration of November by Matt Fraction and Elsa Charretier with Volume 2 The Gun in The Puddle. The guys talk about how the various story threads begin to intersect in this volume, gen…

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Episode 453: Finding Clarity, Confidence & Community on Your FI Journey w/ Latoya Rowe 48:00

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In this week's episode, I sit down with longtime Journeyer and two-time Journey to FI program member Latoya Rowe. Latoya shares how she pivoted into a higher-earning career, discovered financial independence during her grad-school commute, and rebuilt her financial foundation while juggling motherhood, debt, and major life changes. She opens up abo…

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What’s Quackin'? (ft. Brian McCray) 1:06:15

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Mike and Kara sat down with comic creator and IRCB Zine contributor Brian McCray to talk about comics and the comics Brian has made of the years. Episode Links: Check out Bonnett's Books! https://bonnettsbookstore.blogspot.com/ Buy Beautiful Duck Comics: https://brianmccray.bigcartel.com/product/beautiful-duck-comics Buy Erotech: https://shpcomics.…

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November Volume 01: The Girl on the Roof 1:11:32

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Send us a text "I'm just a working man, trying to make a living, Dee. We're all parts of a machine we cannot see. A system. All of us have our function." Mike and Alex are back with another season of Storied Arcs, this time diving deep into the tangled web of November Volume 1 The Girl on the Roof by Matt Fraction and Elsa Charretier from Image Com…

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Just The Right Amount of Child Cannibalisms (ft. Jibola Fagbamiye and Conor McCreery) 1:11:21

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Mike and Paloma are joined by Jibola Fagbamiye and Conor McCreery to chat comics and their latest OGN from Harper Collins, Fela: Music Is the Weapon! Follow Conor and Jibola online: https://www.felagraphicnovel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/therealconor https://www.instagram.com/jibolastudios Spiderman vs. Wolverine - https://marvel.fandom.com/wik…

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Episode 452: From Financial Burnout to Financial Healing & Balancing Ambition with Alignment w/ Alejandra Rojas 45:34

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In this week's episode, I'm chatting with Alejandra Rojas, entrepreneur, Forbes contributor, and founder of Brown Way to Money, a financial mentoring platform that helps women overcome financial trauma and improve their relationship with money. Alejandra's story is such a powerful reminder that financial freedom isn't just about numbers, it's about…

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Intro to November & Creator Spotlight: Matt Fraction, Elsa Charretier, Matt Hollingsworth, and Kurt Ankeny 1:11:48

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Send us a text On this season of Storied Arcs, Mike and Alex will be diving into November, the graphic novella series by Matt Fraction and Elsa Charretier from Image Comics. Originally planned as a series of three OGNs, it ultimately expanded to four, which were released across the span of about 15 months. The guys start with a spoiler-free preview…

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Episode 451- Financial Caregiving, Family Conversations, and Planning Ahead with Beth Pinsker 52:08

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In this episode of Journey to Launch, I'm joined by Beth Pinsker, financial planning columnist for MarketWatch, Certified Financial Planner, and author of My Mother's Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving. Beth shares her personal and professional insights on what it really takes to manage a loved one's finances and why preparing now can save you …

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“What a coincidence! ;)” (ft. Martín Morazzo) 1:00:10

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Mike and Nick are joined by special guest, Martín Morazzo, artist on Ice Cream Man, Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum, and more! Follow Martín Morazzo online: https://www.instagram.com/martinmorazzo/ https://bsky.app/profile/martinmorazzo.bsky.social https://www.martinmorazzo.com/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:43 - Absolute…

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Creator Interview: Joshua Hale Fialkov 1:24:45

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Send us a text This week, Mike and Alex are thrilled to be joined by writer and co-creator of The Bunker, Joshua Hale Fialkov! They start with the origin of The Bunker and how the idea came to be, from the initial germ of a story idea to how Joshua linked up with Joe Infurnari. Joshua then takes up deep into the business and commerce side of comics…

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Get In, Losers, We’re About to Destroy Comics 1:01:51

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Danny, Paloma, and Nick chat about comics on their radar for the best of 2025! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:44 - Rin-Ne Vol 1 00:07:57 - We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #1-3 00:10:04 - Nick actually starts talking about comic books 00:21:35 - Marian Heretic #1 00:31:38 - Cannon 00:33:40 - Out of Alcatraz 00:40:14 - Drom…

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Episode 450: How A Government Shutdown Sparked Her Debt-Free Revolution & $200K Debt Payoff w/ Nika Booth 57:25

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In this powerful and transparent episode of Journey to Launch, I sit down with Nika Booth, award-winning financial coach, content creator, and founder of Debt Free Gonna Be, to unpack how she paid off more than $200,000 in debt while refusing to sacrifice joy along the way. From student loans and credit card balances to IRS debt and government furl…

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The Bunker Volume 04 1:13:02

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Send us a text "Your job, your purpose is to tell people why they matter. To tell them the truth. Always. If you spend your life lying to the people you love, hiding who you are, and what you want... then we lose. Mike and Alex wrap up their deep dive into The Bunker by Joshua Hale Fialkov and Joe Infurnari this week with Volume 4 (issues #15-19). …

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It’s Not Insane to Wear Shorts 1:03:03

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Kara hosts Zach and Nick to discuss comics and specifically comics from our Goodreads Theme of the Month: Spooky Season. Check out our Goodreads Thread about Spooky Comics! https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/23246940-october-2025-botm-spooky-season Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics 00:01:17 - Bone Orchard Mythos: Tenement 00:18:36 …

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Episode 449: A Simple Shift in Perspective That Unlocks Growth and Wealth 18:09

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Have you ever had a solution sitting right in front of you, but didn't realize it until later? That happened to me just last week at the park and it reminded me how often the answers we're searching for in life, money, or personal growth are hiding in plain sight. In this solo episode, I share a simple moment that made me completely rethink how I a…

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The Bunker Volume 03 1:05:58

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Send us a text "This is about TRYING to make things better. Listen, the best part about all of this is that if we're wrong, we just start over again." In this episode, Mike and Alex break down the penultimate volume of Oni Press' The Bunker by Joshua Hale Fialkov and Joe Infurnari with Volume 3 (issues #10-14). The guys jump right into things, expl…