Episodes

  • Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #49 (July 1981) - "The Last Jedi"
    May 4 2026
    HAPPY STAR WARS DAY and MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU! Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Rob Kelly joins The Irredeemable Shag to dive into Marvel STAR WARS #49 (July 1981), written by Mike W. Barr with art by Walt Simonson and Tom Palmer. Titled “The Last Jedi,” this issue marks the beginning of Simonson and Palmer’s legendary run, featuring a story about a lost prince and the Rebellion’s desperate mission to restore him to his throne. Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode! 00:00:30 - Introductions 00:10:35 - Guest's origin with Star Wars comics 00:15:30 - Guest's favorite Star Wars expanded universe character 00:19:45 - Star Wars #48 cover discussion 00:25:25 - Star Wars #48 interior discussion 01:14:05 - The Golden Plif Award 01:17:40 - Your listener feedback from the last episode 01:32:25 - Sign off Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/swe2j-06/ Email the show at: EmpireToJedi@gmail.com Follow Rob Kelly: Fade Out Podcast: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/fade-out/ M*A*S*HCast Podcast: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/mashcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/robkellycreative.bsky.social Subscribe to the MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI Podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marvel-star-wars-from-empire-to-jedi/id1812325155 Don’t use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: http://feeds.feedburner.com/empiretojedi Also available on Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music Follow MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmpireToJedi/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/empiretojedi.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://x.com/EmpireToJedi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empiretojedi/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@empiretojedi This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Follow Fire & Water on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireandwaterpodcast/ Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Thanks for listening! May the Force be with You, Always!
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • DC SpecialCast #17 – The Three Musketeers and Robin Hood!
    May 3 2026
    This episode, Paul welcomes another UK podcaster to the show – David Steel, the co-host of the Earth 2 Podcast! David and Paul are all for one and one for all as they discuss DC Special #25 starring The Three Musketeers, Robin Hood, and The Viking Prince! Hear about David’s page of original art from this issue! But most of all, get ready for some rousing historical adventures involving ravens, evil twins, and wooly mammoths! Plus – it is finally here – the first installment of The Monthly Planet! Paul and co-editor Shawn M. Myers talk about DC’s Daily Planet house ads from exactly 50 years ago – May 1976! This month’s instocktrades.com selections: https://www.instocktrades.com/products/sep241254/william-of-newbury-tp https://www.instocktrades.com/products/feb110656/warriors-three-hc-dog-day-afternoon Visit the Daily Planet: https://www.mikesamazingworld.com/F231EB71A50CE9/features/gallery.php?page=planet Have D’Artagnan’s remains been found? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2rew2dgzzo And for more on Murray Boltinoff: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murray_Boltinoff https://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mike3/features/creator.php?creatorid=173 https://grokipedia.com/page/Murray_Boltinoff Have a question or comment? Have a specific issue you love and want to talk to us about it? Have a favorite issue and want to be a guest? E-mail us at dcspecialcast@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/dcspecialcast.bsky.social *NEW* Follow the Monthly Planet on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/themonthlyplanet.bsky.social Subscribe to DC SpecialCast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-specialcast/id1781264740 Don’t use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: http://feeds.feedburner.com/dcspecialcast Also available on Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  • M*A*S*HCast 182 - Captains Outrageous
    May 2 2026
    Season 8, Episode 13: Captains Outrageous Special Guest Star: Stan Peal This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Rob Kelly Creative on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/robkellycreative.bsky.social Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com That is all!
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Batman Knightcast 51: To See the Batman
    Apr 30 2026
    What's a Batman comic without Batman? No, this isn't one of the Riddler's puzzles. It's the latest episode of Batman Knightcast! Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly welcome special guest Sean Ross for a most unusual tale of the Dark Knight. Join the Trinamic Trio as they discuss the illustrated prose story "To See the Batman" from Batman Chronicles #10. After that, Chris and Ryan respond to listener feedback from the last four episodes. Check out Sean's Wonder Woman podcast, Peace Bound & Down, right here: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/wonderwoman/ Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/batman-knightcast-2/ Images from this episode: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/batman-knightcast-46-image-gallery/ Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1788229385 Don’t use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: https://feeds.feedburner.com/knightcast Follow BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/batmanknightcast.bsky.social This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music: “The Batman Theme: Epic Version (feat. Mask of the Phantasm + Imperial March” arranged by Samuel Kim. Check it out on Youtube right here: https://youtu.be/m-AnLl9Vyb8?si=H5SsJPY_L8FMdtG5 Additional music: “The Hardest Part is the Night" by Bon Jovi Thanks for listening!
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • oHOTmu or NOT Ep.112: Tiger Shark to Titanium Man
    Apr 28 2026
    A criminal Olympic swimmer. A cat girl. A genius inventor. An Eternal world. A member of She-Hulk's fight club. An armored communist. Which are Hot? Which are Not? Find out, as the Hot Squad continues its coverage of OHOTMU's 13th issue and reveals how datable its characters are. Featuring permanent panelists Isabel, Nathalie, Josée, and Shotgun. Listen to Episode 112 below (the usual mature language warnings apply), or subscribe to oHOTmu OR NOT? on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Relevant images and further credits at: oHOTmu or NOT ep.112 Supplemental This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK! Visit our WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. And thanks for leaving a comment.
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    1 hr
  • Justice Society Presents Mr. and Mrs. Superman 2
    Apr 27 2026
    Return to Earth-Two, and the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Superman! Chris and Cindy cover another tale of comics’ first couple from Superman Family #204 (December 1980), where the Thunderbolt calls on the Kents to help save his master Johnny Thunder! Plus, YOUR listener feedback from the first installment! Subscribe via iTunes or Spotify. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Email us at supermatespodcast@gmail.com Clip credits: “Mr. and Mrs. Superman” by Terry O’Malley, of Stop Calling Me Frank https://www.facebook.com/rockSCMF Superman serial (1948) opening theme by Mischa Bakaleinikoff Adventures of Superman (1952-1958) closing theme by Leon Klatzkin Superman, Lois Lane, Clark Kent, Superman Family, Justice Society of America, Johnny Thunder, Black Canary, E. Nelson Bridwell, Kurt Schaffenberger, Julius Schwartz, DC Comics
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  • Fade Out - Thelma Ritter
    Apr 26 2026
    Episode 59 - Thelma Ritter's WHAT'S SO BAD ABOUT FEELING GOOD? w/guest Christy Putnam This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow FADE OUT on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fadeoutpod.bsky.social Follow Fire & Water on BLUE SKY – https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com Thanks for listening!
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • M*A*S*HCast 181 - Dear Uncle Abdul
    Apr 25 2026
    Season 8, Episode 12: Dear Uncle Abdul Special Guest: Kevin Lauderdale This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Rob Kelly Creative on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/robkellycreative.bsky.social Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts E-MAIL: fwpodcasts@gmail.com That is all!
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    1 hr and 20 mins