Monkey On My Back Podcast

MOMBcast #20

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 22:07:00 GMT

Podcast 20, in which James inner fan boy finally bubbles to the surface. In this episode we discuss 2000ad, Siege, Red Robin, and Jane spoils the ass out of Forgetless.

We also talk about an angry letter from an editor, the prospect of a sequel to Watchmen, and spotlight the genius that is the webcomic Axe Cop.

Monkey on my back podcast, doing for comics what China is doing to Obama over his meeting with the Dalai Lama.

MOMBcast #19

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:30:00 GMT

In a sleepy edition of MOMBcast, we find out what happened in the woods, and hear that Nick has finally bought a house, that James just can’t spell treasure, and Jane is REALLY freaked out by robots, as well as discuss some comics. This week on our spinning orders are Madame Xanadu, the final part of Captain America Reborn, and the wrap up of the comic book hit, Kick Ass, amongst others.

We also talk about Mark Millars E-Bay auction, and in the spotlight Tin Tin books Secret of the Unicorn and Red Rackham’s Treasure are all discussed by an over emotional James.

MOMBcast #18

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:40:00 GMT

MOMBcast 18 the international edition. In a special MOMBcast we have a very special guest, Christine from The Other Murdock Papers to talk, well its MOMBcast so there is a little comic talk as well as the usual idiocy. We review Joe the barbarian, Spiderwoman and Dark Avengers, and talk Daredevil. Hop aboard the Trans Europe express!

MOMBcast #17

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:56:00 GMT

MOMBcast 17 - Return of the Rich.

In this week's show we talk about Siege, as well as Marvels cheeky suggestion to comic book shops, more 45, and our spinning orders include Daytripper, The Punisher, Sword, and Dingo and although no babies were eaten, we do enjoy some very nice cakes.

Monkey on my back podcast: Doing for comics what Google continues to do for Chinese democracy.

Show timings:
18:00 - Die Hard Year One #4
23:10 - Daytripper #2
30:30 - Talisman #3
33:00 - Dingo #1 & #2
44:00 - Invincible Iron Man #22
51:00 - S.W.O.R.D #3
1:02 - Weekly World News #1
1:12 - Punisher: Get Castle
01:35 - 45 Blue Spear one-shot chat.
01:40 - The Siege#1 & Siege Embedded #1

MOMBcast #16

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 21:30:00 GMT

So, what happens when snow in the UK causes comic deliveries to be late? Welcome to the 16th Monkey on my back podcast, where although we have no comics we still find time to talk The Rejects, 45 and Umbrella Academy (amongst other things).

Oh and those links in full:
www.whatthingsdo.com
www.therejectscomic.com &
www.stinkbrown.com .

MOMBcast Review of 2009

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 19:07:00 GMT

The MOMBcast review of the year 2009. THe MOMBcast team (well most of them) talk about the books that they have loved this tear, reveal thier personal favorite, and choose the overall MOMBcomics.com book of the year. All this while James coughs, splutters and slimes all over the place.

MOMBcast #15

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:37:00 GMT

MOMBcast #15 the post Christmas come down show. We talk about our spinning orders and wax lyrical about Detective Comics and Batwoman (just for a change) as well as all the usual nonsense. Monkey on my back podcast, doing for comics what HM Revenue and Customs are doing for Portsmouth Football Club...

MOMBcast #14

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:13:00 GMT

MOMBcast #14 the Christmas edition, in which we talk about comic books and the holiday season, open our Secret Santa presents, and fail to get Jane to swear. We also say hello to two of her very good freinds. Have a happy Christmas!

MOMBcast #13

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:10:00 GMT

MOMBcast 13 from deep inside something (probably an animal) we present a newer and more streamlined version of MOMBcast. Featuring an array of indie books, and a heap of mainstream one (all Jamesâ of course) we also talk more about Ryan, and a little about a Dubai theme park, before Spotlighting Skizz and some classic 2000ad. MOMBcast, smashing churches into the face of comics.

MOMBcast #12

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:40:00 GMT

MOMBcast 12 the super length edition. In a new super extra length podcast we talk about our spinning orders, discuss some super talented people who make James feel completely inadequate. We also talk about the return of Bruce Wayne and which Batman comics Jane should read to get her up to speed on the Bat mythos. Monkey on my back podcast, doing for comics what hackers are doing for the climate change debate.

MOMBcast #11

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 23:35:00 GMT

MOMBcast 11, give yourself a tea towel for listeningâ In pod number 11 we talk about our spinning orders (at GREAT length) and spoil quite heavily. We also spotlight not one, not two, but four âgateway tradesâ, and also find out about the mysterious Amish community Jon and Richard have joinedâ

MOMBcast #10

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:16:00 GMT

The return of the Ninja...in he 10th MOMBcast Richard returns from his training to talk not only his spinning order but all about digital comics (well sort of), Nick finally touches Jane, James swears to much... and we are much ruder and more obsessed with Jon's bits than we should be. You know is is me or do you think Richard might be pissed....

MOMBcast #09

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:28:00 GMT

We came we saw we kick zombie ass...MOMBcast 9 we record early but still find time to talk new comic books, as well as a happy birthday to a very British comic book icon, talk Thought Bubble and spotlight Transmet...check out the vid of our outro on You Tube at -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFM140rju4k - we accept you one of us!

MOMBcast #08

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:54:00 GMT

We get long in pod 8 really long, talking about women and comics as well as children too. We even feature shiny new pod Monkey Jane, a real life lady. We stand and stare at our spinning orders and Jon spotlights The Escapists. Focus is not our motto.

MOMBcast #07

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:40:00 GMT

In podcast 7 the MOMB cold almost takes Nick from us, but battling through we talk about more deaths in comic strips, Mark Millars upcoming Directorial debut, and fail to talk about John Peel (more next week!!) James stumbles around his spinning order and Jon fails to collect his at all!! We also fail to give Nick enough time to talk about American Elf in his spotlight. *COUGH COUGH*

MOMBcast #06

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:45:00 GMT

In show six, we run out of news but do manage to say Happy Birthday to a small Gaul, help Ninja Rich choose a Wolverine book, stand around out spinning orders, and James finally gets to spotlight Batman: A Death In The Family. Its a Monster Mash!!!

MOMBcast #5

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:29:00 GMT

In podcast 5 we interview with Andi Ewington, writer of the new graphic novel 45, and Eddie Deighton, Editor, Publisher and indie-book superman, who discuss the book, future projects, and Com X. We also have some rambling news and discuss our first comic books.

MOMBcast #4

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:24:00 GMT

Podcast 4, in which Rich and Nick are poorly boys but Jon returns. In this week's show we talk geeks on the BBC, and James accuses Neil Gaiman of stealing the idea for Sandman from him, we spin around our standing orders and we talk about the classic trade Daredevil - Born Again. Oh and listen out for the special out-take hidden track at the end. 5,4,3,2,1.

MOMBcast #3

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 20:44:00 GMT

In podcast 3 we discuss the Venom movie, and the end for Dark Reign. Also Rich and James report back on BICS, as well as spin around our spinner - or should that be standing? - orders and we finally let Nick take the spotlight as he talks The Atheist. To be honest with you.

MOMBcast #2

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 23:50:00 GMT

Monkey On My Back episode 2: Attack Of The Sods, in which we fail to talk Ghost Rider but do manage to discuss BICS, Stan Lee, a possible Daredevil movie, take a quick spin around our standing orders and spotlight Sin City - A Dame To Kill For. All this and no editing whatsoever...

MOMBcast #1

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:56:00 GMT

Welcome to the first Monkey On My Back podcast. In this first episode we talk Alan Moore and Blackest Night, Detective Comics and Unknown Soldier, as well as silly chat around comics culture, and revealing the winner of the MOMBcomics.com competition.