Best Steve Baugh Podcasts (2025)

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#267: Sam & Steve in WW2?!? Generations One Shot (2017) Nick Spencer / Paul Renaud 1:25:49

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Sam and Steve together... in WW2?!? A heartwarming story about inspiring others, and forging our own paths. Plus.. Rick & Bob reflect on Thanksgiving, share hot takes on derivative characters in comics... and another Monty Python reference! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IzNoj0R_rYQ Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become…

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#266: Attack of the Tumbler with Grant Baugh (1984) Captain America #291 by Bill Mantlo / Herb Trimpe 1:34:43

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The Tumbler's biggest fan, Grant Baugh, lends his voice as Rick & Bob review this one shot panel by panel! Can these three make the Cap villain any less pathetic? Who knows! But there will be plenty of laughs along the way... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BNBOSg6RfQ8 Check out Grant's "Cap Facts!" channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@C…

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#265: Vs Red Skull Part 2 (1975) Captain America #185 by Steve Englehart / Frank Robbins 1:19:23

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With Captain America hopelessly outnumbered, will the Red Skull finally triumph? Prepare for an unbelievable ending! It's Steve Englehart's final Cap story, this 2nd part of a 3 part story. Plus... Rick & Bob discuss music playlist "mixes," yellow covers, and... what did Rick say to Google about the weather on his birthday? Watch on YouTube: https:…

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#264: Writer Frank Tieri Chats Alien vs Cap! 48:24

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Frank Tieri joins the show to discuss his new horror/action Alien vs Cap mini-series that launches today! Frank discusses why is it set during WW2, Easter Eggs, whether characters will die, his inspiration from other movies, what it is like working with licensed characters, which is his favorite Alien movie, his other Cap stories, and much more! In…

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#263: Cap Fans Drinking Game! Cap #370 (1990) Mark Gruenwald / Ron Lim 1:26:41

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Based on listener's comments, it's the first ever Cap Fans Drinking Game! Oh, yeah... and we finally cover the Red Skull story Bob mistakenly prepared for 3 years ago. Plus... Rick tells really bad Cap / Red Skull Halloween Dad jokes. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/prZuhaIkk-I Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a mem…

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#262: Art Nemesis Alberto Gonzalez Joins the Show! 1:37:27

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Rick's "Art Nemesis," Alberto Gonzalez, returns for a fun conversation including listener and fellow art collector's questions addressed to both him and Rick! Does Alberto feel bad for crushing Rick's soul? What's caused his change of heart on selling his original art? Where does the OA market stand? What OA do they both regret missing out on and w…

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#261: Cap and... Volstagg?!? (2025) J. Michael Straczynski / Bernard Chang 1:24:00

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For the first time ever... Cap teams up with Volstagg for a personal battle! Plus... Rick goes on a rampage about littering and Bob on the 1970s PSA, the mystery behind Cap's shield straps, and Rick & Bob discuss the friend roles they each play... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bOu7Jaj1Qyo Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or…

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#260: Vs Red Skull Part 1 (1975) Captain America #184 by Steve Englehart / Herb Trimpe 1:13:00

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#259: Creator Chris Giarrusso Joins the Show! 51:25

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Chris Giarrusso, creator of Mini Marvels and G-Man (and our new logo), discusses how he broke into comics with his Mini Marvels strip in the late 90s, his oddest commission request, favorite Cap covers he's like to give the Mini Marvel treatment to and answers your questions! Plus... Rick keeps his thoughts to himself at the gym! Watch on YouTube: …

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#258 Fixed: Cap Fan-tasy Draft V! 4 Captain America Fans Draft 8 Characters to Make the Best Story! 1:51:31

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NOTE: 8 minutes of the missing pitch by James added back in! Go to 1:29:40 to listen! Rick & Bob are joined by Jason Olsen & James Foley for the fifth Cap Fan-tasy Draft! All "teams" start with Steve Rogers, then each picks a character for 8 rounds to form their story... BUT there is a catch... Each team must pick at least one villain, one lover, o…

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#258: Cap Fan-tasy Draft V! 4 Captain America Fans Draft 8 Characters to Make the Best Story! 1:43:37

2M ago1:43:37

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Rick & Bob are joined by Jason Olsen & James Foley for the fifth Cap Fan-tasy Draft! All "teams" start with Steve Rogers, then each picks a character for 8 rounds to form their story... BUT there is a catch... Each team must pick at least one villain, one lover, one former foe turned ally and one civilian... all while representing at least 5 differ…

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#257: Cap Becomes Nomad Part 8 (1974) Captain America #183 by Steve Englehart / Frank Robbins 1:23:52

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Cap is Dead and Nomad No More! We cover Cap #183 panel by panel as Steve wrestles with the shock of Cap dead and makes his decision! Plus... Rick & Bob tangent on favorite seasons, having extra wide feet, cock fighting, the racism of the 1970s and how to reach and commission artists! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hBJnOUS8Il0 Love the show? Hel…

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#256: Interview with Rob Weiner, Editor of Captain America and the Struggle of the Superhero 1:23:04

2M ago1:23:04

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Robert G. Weiner, Editor of Captain America and the Struggle of the Superhero discusses his thoughts on Cap vs Superman, how Cap's death was a cheap shot, why he loathes Nick Spencer & much more! Plus... Steve Rogers joins the show to discuss what its like being a Cap fan with the same name! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LT564Iu07tw Love the s…

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#255: Death of Sharon Carter! WW2 Flashback! (1979) Captain America #237 by Claremont / Buscema 1:05:50

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Bob tricks Rick into another WW2 story, with a flashback after meeting landlord Anna Kapplebaum! And... Steve reacts to the death of Sharon Carter! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss TV shows Hogan's Heroes and Friends, and their favorite TV dinners... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vVFCPk11MLM Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or be…

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#254: Fan Fiction! "Shadows Over Albion" with Tom Boyd 1:57:35

3M ago1:57:35

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Winner of Captain America Fantasy Draft #3 (Episode #206), Tom Boyd, joins the show to discuss how he turned his draft pitch into an actual full-sized comic! We review this story set just after Captain America #424 (1994) panel by panel with Tom lending his voice! You can read Tom's comic online at https://imgur.com/a/captain-america-shadows-over-a…

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#253: Cap Becomes Nomad Part 7 (1974) Captain America #182 by Steve Englehart / Frank Robbins 1:07:41

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Nomad No More! We cover Cap #182 panel by panel - Nomad Part 7 - by Steve Englehart and Frank Robbins. The dismal fate of the new Cap, the final showdown with Viper and Cobra, and the turning point of Steve Rogers! Plus... Rick & Bob tangent on swear words, Bob's walking sticks, and answer a listener's question about the sliding time scale! Watch o…

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#252: Interview with Bart Sears, Legendary Artist! 1:11:41

4M ago1:11:41

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Legendary artist Bart Sears joins the show to talk about his career since the 1980s, how he broke in, the advice he got from Joe Kubert he stills uses today, why he was told his Penthouse Comix was "over the top," ...and much more! Connect with our guests at: https://www.bartsearsart.com Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fnLHhkmeC0U Love the show?…

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#251: Cap Meets the FF! (1996) Fantastic Four #3 by Jim Lee / Brandon Choi 1:24:20

4M ago1:24:20

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Cap meets the Fantastic Four as they battle Namor, Krang and the Atlantean Army and... Giganto! Plus... Rick & Bob talk about the Chip Zdarsky interview going viral and Rick's appearance on NPR's Throughline podcast. Bonus: Stick around for a Blooper! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-yO3Ii-D6jU Check out NPR's Throughline Captain America episode…

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New Logo by Chris Giarrusso Premier! 3:25

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Its the launch of our brand new logo by Harvey award-nominated artist and writer Chris Giarrusso (G-Man, Mini-Marvels)! Who did Chris capture better... Rick or Bob? Share your comments!

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#250: 2nd Cap Community Theater! Cap #319-320 (1986) Cap vs The Scourge! 1:13:29

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In a story with so many characters, we needed help! Its our second Cap Community Theater... with 12 actors voicing 47 different characters! A shocking tale from 1986... where Cap is hunting down the murderous vigilante known only as The Scourge... Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://bu…

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#249: Cap & Nick Fury - Together At Last! (1966) TOS #78 Stan Lee / Jack Kirby 1:04:27

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Because readers demanded it in 1966... the first meeting between Nick Fury, agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Cap after his return from suspended animation! Pure Lee & Kirby gold from Tales of Suspense #78! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss the Superman and Fantastic Four movies, and Rick loses a fight with liquid nitrogen! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r0q…

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#248: Cap Becomes Nomad Part 6 (1974) Captain America #181 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema 1:10:16

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We cover Cap #181 panel by panel - Nomad Part 6 - by Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema! There is a NEW Cap in town and the Falcon isn't happy! Plus, Nomad vs Namor, Krang, Viper, The Eel, Cobra and Princess Python! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CZHgOFrTXSY Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks…

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#247: Interview with Chip Zdarsky, New Captain America Writer! 1:09:08

5M ago1:09:08

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New Captain America series writer Chip Zdarksy returns to rap Cap! What is the new sliding timeline and are there retcons in this series? Why does Steve want to rejoin the Army - and is he actually the rank of Captain? Plus, one listener wants to know... Does Steve cry during sex? (IYKYK)...and much more!Connect with our guests at: https://www.zdar…

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#246: Most Important Cap Story for Each Decade! Night Cap: Mark Domeier 1:05:18

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In this episode of Night Cap, Super Soldier Patron Mark Domeier joins the show and presents his Most Important Cap Story for Each Decade! Of course Rick and Bob share their own ideas (and there may be some disagreement over the 1990s)... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eu0UwwV6qXA Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a …

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#245: Nomad vs Madcap! (1984) Captain America #307 by Mark Gruenwald / Paul Neary 1:25:58

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It is Mark Gruenwald's FIRST Cap story - introducing the maniacal menace of MADCAP! And BOB DOES VOICES!!! Plus... Rick & Bob talk about Happy Days, descrambling cable boxes, Slacks vs Trousers and Uptown vs Downtown! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l9wTX89lSQw Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool …

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#244: Cap Becomes Nomad Part 5 (1974) Captain America #180 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema 1:21:38

6M ago1:21:38

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We cover Cap #180 panel by panel - Nomad Part 5 - by Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema! FINALLY... Steve makes a decision to continue to fight crime... as Nomad! Plus... Rick & Bob talk about Father's Day, long distance bills and the 1980s vs the 1950s! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DAenjW5dhnI Love the show? Help support with a one-time donatio…

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#243: Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly Return to Discuss Bucky & Thunderbolts! 1:24:08

6M ago1:24:08

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Jackson & Collin come back for their 4th conversation, discussing the end to their time on Thunderbolts, diving deep into their three year run with Bucky Barnes and Sharon Carter. Plus, finally after 4 appearances, Rick is brave enough to ask Jackson his Wil Wheaton question... and you'll never guess his answer! Connect with our guests at: https://…

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#242: Bucky & Thunderbolts vs Emperor Doom! (2025) Jackson Lanzing / Collin Kelly / Tommaso Bianchi 1:13:37

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Covering Thunderbolts: Doomstrike #1 panel by panel! Doom took over the world. And Bucky Barnes helped him do it. To atone for his unwitting role in Doom’s triumph, Bucky assembles a team with one goal: burn it all down! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss favorite James Bond actors, Star Trek 4 and Birdman! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o1Ibzfp3CjU Lo…

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#241: Cap Meets the Asthma Monster! (1987) Louise Simonson / Alex Saviuk 1:14:35

6M ago1:14:35

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It's the classic giveaway comic no Cap fan should be without! We take you panel by panel through this fun tale that educates on asthma for Asthma Awareness Month! Yes... Rick says "Munster." Plus... Is it time for white pants and shoes, and other clothes Rick & Bob's wives hate. And, tales of high school and college TV production classes... Watch o…

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#240: Cap Becomes Nomad Part 4 (1974) Captain America #179 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema 1:12:15

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We cover Cap #179 panel by panel - Nomad Part 4. Steve Rogers is no longer Captain America but he is stalked by the Golden Archer who knows his secret identity! Plus... the Top 20 TV shows of 1974, Donny Osmond's comeback, Funyuns, Guinness Book of World Records, and Rick shares an embarrassing story with SNL's A. Whitney Brown... Watch on YouTube:…

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#239: Thunderbolts* LIVE Review & Chat! 1:33:52

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Didn't get to tune in for our LIVE show reviewing the new Thunderbolts* movie? Check out our YouTube recording to see the listeners' live comments, movie clips, and hear us discuss the movie! Plus... we talk about Free Comic Book Day, Sar Wars Day and a lot more! YouTube https://youtube.com/live/S6K7b6TFuxE ⁠⁠ Love the show? Help support with a one…

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#238: Cap vs Kraven for the First Time! (2018) Captain America #697 by Mark Waid / Chris Samnee 1:14:03

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Kraven hunts Cap! It's the first time these two characters meet, as Cap finds himself in the jungle being hunted, while trying to keep a stranger alive! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss waterbeds... Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/yTIsJ59X6rY Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeaco…

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#237: Cap Fantasy Draft IV! 4 Captain America Fans Draft 8 Rounds to Make the Best Story! 1:57:41

7M ago1:57:41

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Rick & Bob are joined by Matthew & Nate for the fourth ever Cap Fantasy Draft! All "teams" start with Steve Rogers, then each picks a character for 8 rounds to form their story... BUT there is a catch... Each team must pick at least one villain, one former or current lover, one former foe turned ally and one civilian... all while representing at le…

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#236: The Sidewinder Returns! (1994) Captain America #424 by Mark Gruenwald / Phil Gosier 1:29:35

7M ago1:29:35

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We cover Cap #424 panel by panel - NOT #423! Diamondback returns... and so does Sidewinder! How will Cap react to Rachel's secret? Plus... which host hasn't seen Shawshank Redemption and which hasn't seen Top Gun? Rick & Bob discuss the Cap Madness bracket's Elite Eight prediction, Rick shares a text message between him and Bob, and Bob finally lea…

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#235: Cap Becomes Nomad Part 3 (1974) Captain America #178 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema 1:05:19

8M ago1:05:19

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We cover Cap #178 panel by panel - Nomad Part 3. Steve Rogers is no longer Captain America! Sam Wilson must battle TWO Lucifers... alone! The classic Steve Englehart story continues! Plus... Rick explains "Nevernudes" to Bob... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EZ1nTKUxBk0 Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and…

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#234: Editor Alanna Smith Answers Questions About the Cap-Verse! 1:20:13

8M ago1:20:13

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Ever wonder how stories get approved or turned down? Current Captain America Editor ALANNA SMITH returns to the show to discuss what is going on in the "Cap-verse" past, present & future (including why she is excited for the upcoming Chip Zdarsky series). Why did the JMS series end? Can a Steve and Sam book happen at the same time? These and more o…

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#233: DD vs Cap! Daredevil #43 (1968) Stan Lee / Gene Colan 1:00:38

8M ago1:00:38

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Why are Cap and Daredevil fighting each other in a boxing ring? Why not? It's 1968 and a Stan Lee story! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mbplA2uJVR4 Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfansConnect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www…

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#232: Cap Comic by Rick Jones & Steve Rogers?!? Guardian of Freedom #1 (2000) David / Frenz / Bagley 1:03:22

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We cover Captain America: Guardian of Freedom #1, a comic written by Rick Jones and art by Steve Rogers in the 616 Universe! Plus... Rick & Bob discuss division of laundry labor, how to fold a Cap t-shirt, a surprising favorite cereal revelation and story, and... Zima! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MAUkXOR7Ghg Love the show? Help support with …

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#231: Cap Becomes Nomad Part 2 (1974) Captain America #177 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema 1:06:46

9M ago1:06:46

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We cover Cap #177 panel by panel - Nomad Part 2. With Steve Rogers done as Captain America, Sam Wilson battles alone against... Lucifer! Plus... Rick shares the "Hoo Hoo" rule, Bob explains the difference between a sleeping and smoking jacket, and they both miss the Hostess ads! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7qNOzVD_ja0 Love the show? Help sup…

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Captain America & Empathy 3:04

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Empathy is a strength, not a weakness. You can help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks like the "What Would Cap Do?" Challenge Coin! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfans

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#230: Interview with Karl Kesel, Prolific Writer and Inker! 1:00:10

9M ago1:00:10

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The prolific comic book writer and inker for the last 40 years joins the show to discuss his Cap work, how his personal imposter syndrome helped write Jeff Mace for The Patriot, why the Captain America: The 1940s Newspaper Strip is the one project he wished he could keep doing... and much more! Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/1a0FPXT5WyM Visit…

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#229: ReCap: The Patriot #1-4 (2010) by Karl Kesel / Mitch Breitweiser 1:30:09

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The story that takes a deep dive into Jeff Mace... a 1940's reporter inspired by Cap to become the hero The Patriot! And, when Cap dies, the story behind how he became Captain America, and why he left! YouTube: https://youtu.be/3J9IbeEqSnw Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoff…

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#228: Captain America: Brave New World LIVE Review! 1:33:25

9M ago1:33:25

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Didn't get to tune in for our LIVE show reviewing the new Captain America: Brave New World movie? Check out our YouTube recording to see all the listeners' live comments, movie clips, and hear us discuss the movie! Plus... Bob unwraps a Cap collectible live, and... can Rick say adamantium?!? YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/E2V3dvOEzSs Love the sh…

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Tune in to YouTube on Sun 2/16 for a LIVE review of Captain America: Brave New World 0:59

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We are planning a LIVE show on our YouTube channel Sunday 2/16/25 at 7pm ET! We will be discussing the new Captain America: Brave New World movie and giving our reviews. There will be a live chat open for listeners to give their feedback and ask questions. Hope to see you then! YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CaptainAmericaComicBookFans N…

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#227: Cap Becomes Nomad Part 1 (1974) Captain America #176 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema 1:07:45

10M ago1:07:45

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Part 1 of our monthly review of the 1974 Nomad storyline, where Steve quits as Captain America! Plus... the boys discuss Love Boat and Rick discusses his Austrian heritage! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4g_oJmq-nhs New! Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomic…

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#226: Interview with Rambo Author David Morrell on Captain America: The Chosen! 1:15:43

10M ago1:15:43

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Award-winning and NY Times bestselling author DAVID MORRELL joins the show to discuss how the First Blood / Rambo writer got involved writing Captain America: The Chosen, addressing PTSD, the idea behind Remote Viewing, and how each one of us can be Cap. Plus... Rick shares his experience at OAX!Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation …

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#225: ReCap of The Chosen #1-6 (2007) by David Morrell & Mitch Breitweiser! 1:20:33

10M ago1:20:33

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Cap is dying. Who has he chosen to replace him? An intense tale of courage by the author of the original Rambo novel series! Plus, Rick reveals his Kryptonite! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eVjL_4UaR8wLove the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcomicfansConnect with Ri…

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#224: Cap vs The Trapster! (1968) Cap #108 by Stan Lee / Jack Kirby 55:28

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Deadly traps await as Cap must face Paste Pot Pete, er... The Trapster, to rescue Sharon Carter! 1960's goodness! Plus, Rick & Bob pull the winner of the Fallen Son: Death of Captain America comic signed by 18 Cap creators! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GqtnlK0hIe8 Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get…

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#223: Sam Wilson Captain America #1 (2025) Evan Narcisse / Greg Pak / Eder Messias 1:11:50

11M ago1:11:50

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Kicking off Sam Wilson's new series - jam packed with heroes, and... the Red Hulk! We cover the first story panel by panel! Plus, Rick & Bob discuss Looney Tunes, Land of the Lost, and how 2025's weight loss goals are going... Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com/capcom…

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#222: The Secret Empire Part 6 (1974) Captain America #175 by Steve Englehart / Sal Buscema 1:19:02

11M ago1:19:02

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Part 6 of our monthly review of "The Secret Empire," a classic tale ripped from 1974's headlines where Cap faces a crisis of faith in our government! It's the finale to one of Cap's boldest stories... taking on the Secret Empire!New! Love the show? Help support with a one-time donation or become a member and get cool perks! https://buymeacoffee.com…