Episodes

  • Loki Episode 6 Spoiler Discussion

    Loki Episode 6 Spoiler Discussion
    Jul 30 2021
    With the end of the first season of Loki, the team of ComicYears.com has to navigate some bittersweet feelings. On the one hand, the end of the show means a conclusion to all the theorizing and assumptions that they’ve wildly made over the past 6 weeks. But it’s also an end to an amazing show that was highly enjoyable to watch and discuss. So join the team of Emily O’Donnell, Joshua M. Patton, Roman Colombo, Meghan Hale and Shah Shahid, and they break down the finale of Loki, and what it all means for the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. Highlights: - Apologies for the lack of a season 5 episode Spoiler recap of Loki. Meghan’s very emotional reaction to the finale episode of Loki isn’t what she was expecting. Does Sylvie love Loki? The multiple uses of ‘glorious purpose’. The team discusses the larger themes of the show, such as free will, destiny and true love. Hiddleston fact acting is totally a thing. Emily is equally disappointed with the lack of Loki magic on the show. Did Loki actually change throughout this series? The team makes wild predictions about the future of Loki and the MCU Did Revonna Renslayer change time within the TVA? Shah wants all of the Jonathan Majors, all of the time. Follow our guests and their work:    Emily O’Donnell Twitter: https://twitter.com/Faelai Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/emilyo/   Joshua M. Patton Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaMPatton Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/joshua-patton/ 
Meghan Hale Twitter: https://twitter.com/meghanrhale Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/meghan-hale/ Roman Colombo Comic Editor Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomanColombo Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/romancolombo/   Shah Shahid Twitter: https://twitter.com/theshahshahid Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/shah-shahid/   Comic Years on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicYears Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicyears/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comicyearsnews   Visit ComicYears.com for all the latest in TV news and reviews, not to mention in-depth discussions on the trending topics in the industry from our team of fans and experts.    For media inquiries contact: podcast@comicyears.com
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • The Ladies Of Comic Years Podcast: Black Widow's Scope, Sexism & Spies!

    The Ladies Of Comic Years Podcast: Black Widow's Scope, Sexism & Spies!
    Jul 15 2021
    It’s a very special episode of the Comic Years Podcast. The Ladies of Comic Years Podcast is a new series that will take a look at all the comic books, movies, TV, and book from a unique feminist perspective. In the first episode, host Meghan Hale is joined by ComicYears.com's feature writers Emily O’Donnell and Jessica Kanzler as they discuss their expectations from the latest MCU movie, Black Widow. Not to mention the misogynistic ways that the character has been depicted in the MCU thus far. Check it out! HIGHLIGHTS: 
 - The ladies touch upon the upcoming Black Widow movie and share their excitement.  - Meghan recalls the legacy of the Black Widow and her journey into the MCU.  - Meghan’s article on Black Widow in the MCU: https://comicyears.com/movies/black-widow-mcu-guide/ - Emily discusses why a long-overdue Black Widow may be better now, than if released years ago.  - Is Black Widow a good representation in the MCU for women audiences? - Jessica shares a cringe story about it’s like discussing Black Widow with male audiences.  - The ladies discuss other women-oriented action movies that preceded Black Widow. - Meghan’s Spoiler filled Black Widow movie review: https://comicyears.com/movies/black-widow-spoiler-review/ - Are the team behind Black Widow all spies themselves? - What kind of impact can women directors have on the mainstream film industry, not just comic book adaptations or the wider MCU?  - What is the future of the MCU when it comes to the women of Marvel? Follow our guests and their work:  Meghan Hale Twitter: https://twitter.com/meghanrhale Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/meghan-hale/   Emily O’Donnell Twitter: https://twitter.com/Faelai Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/emilyo/   Jessica Kanzler Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jessicaakanzler 
 Comic Years on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicYears Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicyears/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comicyearsnews   Visit ComicYears.com for even more from the ladies of Comic Years, featuring news, reviews and deep dive discussions from a unique feminist perspective. For media inquiries contact: podcast@comicyears.com
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    45 mins
  • Loki Episode 4 Spoiler Discussion: It's Loki-Mania!

    Loki Episode 4 Spoiler Discussion: It's Loki-Mania!
    Jul 6 2021
    In one of the more meaningful episodes of Loki on Disney Plus, the Comic Years Podcast team unpacks all the emotions. With only two episodes left, the newest episode really ups the ante and provides the cliffhangers of all cliffhangers. Although, not so much as some of our team apparently did see it coming. So join Emily O’Donnell, Joshua M. Patton, Roman Colombo, and Shah Shahid as they analyze all the comic book references and theories while suspecting the motivations of every character. Everyone is a Mephisto! 
 HIGHLIGHTS
 - The team begins by taking a weird tangent into the philosophies about staying for end credits in the theatres.  - Shah hangs up his theorizing hat, for now… - Is Sylvie good or bad? The team weighs in. - There is a lot of debate about the themes and Morales of this Disney Plus series.  - Roman provides some background into the other Loki’s, especially Kid Loki’s comic book origins.  - Can the TVA be trusted? And what part is Revonna Rennslayer playing in it all? - Their theories don’t always pan out, but the Comic Years team still keeps them coming.  - Joshua is the voice of reason as he tries to hold off on theorizing and just enjoys the show.   - Is Mobius really dead? Theories abound on this episode of the Comic Years Podcast.  - The team wildly theorizes about where everything is or could go in the last two episodes. Some are actually pretty decent. - Emily’s spoiler-filled review of Loki Episode 4; https://comicyears.com/comics/marvel/loki-nexus-event-episode-4-review/ 
 Follow our guests and their work:    Emily O’Donnell Twitter: https://twitter.com/Faelai Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/emilyo/   Joshua M. Patton Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaMPatton Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/joshua-patton/ 
 Roman Colombo Comic Editor Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomanColombo Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/romancolombo/   Shah Shahid Twitter: https://twitter.com/theshahshahid Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/shah-shahid/   Comic Years on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicYears Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicyears/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comicyearsnews   Visit ComicYears.com for all the latest in TV news and reviews, not to mention in-depth discussions on the trending topics in the industry from our team of fans and experts.    For media inquiries contact: podcast@comicyears.com
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Loki Episode 3 Spoiler Discussion: Lady Loki Love In Lamentis?

    Loki Episode 3 Spoiler Discussion: Lady Loki Love In Lamentis?
    Jun 29 2021
    The third episode of the new MCU Disney Plus series Loki is a much more single-track story. However, the ComicYears.com team still has a lot to say about some of the huge revelations during this, seemingly, quieter episode. So join Meghan Hale, Emily O’Donnell, Joshua M. Patton, Roman Colombo, and Shah Shahid as they unpack this episode. Such as the huge impact, not just to this series, but to the overall MCU that this episode will have. Find out the latest theories and all the answers to your burning questions about, loving yourself, and much more.   HIGHLIGHTS: - 
Does the team discuss their Lady Loki theories: Sylvie? Enchantress? Or someone else? - Meghan puts forth a banger of a theory about this episode of Loki.  - The biggest reveal of this episode can have major repercussions for representation in the MCU.  - Another big revelation changes the status quo between the TVA and their claims.  - Meghan talks about how Marvel better continues Loki’s character traits from this episode. - Emily discusses how Loki’s powers might evolve more closely into the mythological character during the series.  - Joshua is still surprised at the quieter moments of the series that this episode continues.  Follow our guests and their work:  Meghan Hale Twitter: https://twitter.com/meghanrhale Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/meghan-hale/ Roman Colombo Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomanColombo Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/romancolombo/   Joshua M. Patton Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaMPatton Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/joshua-patton/   Emily O’Donnell Twitter: https://twitter.com/Faelai Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/emilyo/ 
Shah Shahid Twitter: https://twitter.com/theshahshahid Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/shah-shahid/ 
Comic Years on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicYears Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicyears/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comicyearsnews 
Visit ComicYears.com for all the latest in TV news and reviews, not to mention in-depth discussions on the trending topics in the industry from our team of fans and experts.  
 For media inquiries contact: podcast@comicyears.com
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    1 hr
  • The Best Queer Representation In Movies

    The Best Queer Representation In Movies
    Jun 28 2021
    With the end of Pride Month, the team of ComicYears.com gets together to take a look a some of the best Queer representations in film. Join our feature writers Emily O’Donnell, Roman Colombo, Shah Shahid, and special host Meghan Hale as they go over what representation means to them. Check out this episode of the Comic Years podcast as everyone lists their most favorite queer movies.  
HIGHLIGHTS: - Shah hands-off hosting duties for this special episode to Meghan Hale - The team goes over what representation in general means to them, be it sexual, personal or racial.  - Emily recalls her personal connection to queer representation. - Roman brings up an aspect of representation in films that isn’t discussed much.  - Shah connects a popular sci-fi franchise to his first exposure to representation.  - The team goes over their personal pics for the best queer representation in movies.  - Some of the answers will definitely surprise everyone.  - Check out Meghan’s article on just how gay Thor: Ragnarok is: https://comicyears.com/movies/thor-ragnarok-bisexual/ - Emily breaks down how Queer culture is prevalent in Sci-Fi: https://comicyears.com/books/queering-the-genre-sci-fi-fantasy-fiction/ - Emily’s recommendations for queer-themed novels: https://comicyears.com/books/queer-fantasy-novels-for-pride/ - Shah’s review of Luca, a gay allegory masquerading as a kid’s fantasy movie: https://comicyears.com/movies/luca-movie-review/ - Do we ship Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn? Yes! https://comicyears.com/movies/harley-quinn-poison-ivy-dceu/ 
 Follow our guests and their work:    Meghan Hale Twitter: https://twitter.com/meghanrhale Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/meghan-hale/ Emily O’Donnell Twitter: https://twitter.com/Faelai Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/emilyo/ Roman Colombo Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomanColombo Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/romancolombo/   Shah Shahid Twitter: https://twitter.com/theshahshahid Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/shah-shahid/   Comic Years on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicYears Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicyears/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comicyearsnews   Visit ComicYears.com for all the latest in TV news and reviews, not to mention in-depth discussions on the trending topics in the industry from our team of fans and experts.    For media inquiries contact: podcast@comicyears.com
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    54 mins
  • The Charlie Jane Anders Interview

    The Charlie Jane Anders Interview
    Jun 25 2021
    Presenting the Comic Years Podcast’s first-ever author interview with an award-winning novelist. ComicYears.com's very own feature writer Emily O’Donnell is joined by the critically acclaimed author, Charlie Jane Anders to talk about her latest book, Victories Greater Than Death. The discussion ranges from the inspiration behind the novel, Anders’ process as well as some intriguing discussion about how the new novel came about and what more is to come. HIGHLIGHTS - 
Emily briefly gushes about Charlie Jane’s body of work.  - Charlie Jane discuss where she is in the trilogy that begins with Victories Greater Than Death - We also get an inside-baseball look into how the process of a writing trilogy comes together.  - Charlie Jane talks about her writing process and the various versions of her novel that we’ll never see. Maybe.  - How the new novel focuses on social concepts relevant to real-world issues.  - We also get a unique look at how Charlie Jane still has to focus on an entertaining story blended in with those broader concepts.  - This episode might also contain some spoilers for Ander’s next book in this trilogy! - Charlie Jane’s inspirations for not just this novel, but her writing overall revealed.  - Check out Charlie Jane’s own Podcast: https://www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com - Find out what representation means for Charlie Jane, and how she incorporates it into her work. - Check out all of Charlie Janes works on her website: https://www.charliejaneanders.com 
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Emily O’Donnell Twitter: https://twitter.com/Faelai Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/emilyo/ 
Charlie Jane Anders:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliejane Website: https://www.charliejaneanders.com Comic Years on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicYears Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicyears/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comicyearsnews   Visit ComicYears.com for all the latest in TV news and reviews, not to mention in-depth discussions on the trending topics in the industry from our team of fans and experts.    For media inquiries contact: podcast@comicyears.com Featured image via Sarah Deragon/Portraits to the People.
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    50 mins
  • Loki Episode 2 Spoiler Discussion

    Loki Episode 2 Spoiler Discussion
    Jun 21 2021
    As the adventure through the Multiverse continues in the Disney Plus series Loki, so do our spoiler discussions on the Comic Years Podcast. The ComicYears.com team of Emily O’Donnell, Keilin Huang, and Roman Colombo join host Shah Shahid to break down the latest episode of Loki. Listen to the ever-changing theories of where the new series will go, and how it all impacts the larger MCU. 
 HIGHLIGHTS:  
 - The episode begins with the end of the episode, as the team shares their reaction to the episode’s big reveal.  - Emily discusses the plans for the Loki variant, and where things might potentially go. - The team discusses the themes of hero versus villain and how the series may explore those topics even more.   - Is Loki changing? Or is just deceiving us all? Again?  - Who’s the real big bad of season 1 of Loki? The entire team weighs in.  - Loki episode 2 spoiler-free TV review: https://comicyears.com/tv-shows/loki-episode-2-review/  - Keilin provides a new perspective that makes Shah revise his original theory, into something a lot more far-fetched.  - Roman decides to one-up Shah’s crackpot theories with a wild one of his own.  
 Follow our guests and their work:    Emily O’Donnell Twitter: https://twitter.com/Faelai Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/emilyo/   Keilin Huang Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeilinHuang   Roman Colombo Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomanColombo Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/romancolombo/   Shah Shahid Twitter: https://twitter.com/theshahshahid Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/shah-shahid/   Comic Years on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicYears Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicyears/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comicyearsnews   Visit ComicYears.com for all the latest in TV news and reviews, not to mention in-depth discussions on the trending topics in the industry from our team of fans and experts.    For media inquiries contact: podcast@comicyears.com
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Loki Episode 1 Spoiler Discussion

    Loki Episode 1 Spoiler Discussion
    Jun 14 2021
    For the first episode of the new Disney Plus MCU show, Loki, the ComicYears.com team comes together to take it all apart. One of the most beloved villains turned anti-heroes returns in this new show on what, many of us hope, is a redemption arc. So tune in to this episode of the Comic Years podcast as the veteran team of Meghan Hale, Emily O’Donnell, Roman Colombo and Shah Shahid are joined by the team’s new writers, Jessica Kanzier and Keilin Huang as they get into a spoiler discussion for episode 1 of Loki.  HIGHLIGHTS: 
 - The team provides their non-spoilers thoughts for episode 1 of Loki.  - Check out our non-Spoiler review of the first episode of Loki: https://comicyears.com/tv-shows/loki-series-premiere-episode-marvel/ - Emily compares Loki to the X-Files. Find out how by listening.  - Everyone dives into what they think about the TVA and what it means for the MCU going forward.  - Does the depiction of the Infinity Stones in Loki undermine the entire Infinity Saga?  - Newcomer Jessica wants to watch the TVA burn, which is weird but would be interesting.  - Is the entire Loki series a way to bring the character back into the main MCU? The team weighs in.  - Loki being Gender Fluid: https://comicyears.com/tv-shows/loki-gender-fluid/ - Meghan theorizes that Loki may not survive season 1.  - Roman believes though, that Loki will end up running the TVA.  - Shah theorizes that the TVA has a big secret, which is misdirecting audiences from the get-go.  
 Follow our guests and their work:  Meghan Hale Twitter: https://twitter.com/meghanrhale Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/meghan-hale/   Emily O’Donnell Twitter: https://twitter.com/Faelai Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/emilyo/   Jessica Kanzler Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jessicaakanzler 
 Keilin Huang Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeilinHuang   Roman Colombo Comic Editor Twitter: https://twitter.com/RomanColombo Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/romancolombo/   Shah Shahid Twitter: https://twitter.com/theshahshahid Comic Years: https://comicyears.com/author/shah-shahid/   Comic Years on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComicYears Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicyears/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comicyearsnews   Visit ComicYears.com for all the latest in TV news and reviews, not to mention in-depth discussions on the trending topics in the industry from our team of fans and experts.    For media inquiries contact: podcast@comicyears.com
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    1 hr and 5 mins