Secrets of The Sire: Recent Episodes
Michael Dolce & Hassan Godwin
Secrets of the Sire, hosted by industry insider Michael Dolce, dishes on Comics, Movies, TV, Music and Pop Culture every Friday at 11am EST via talkingalternative.com. Dolce has been a professional Writer, Artist, Colorist, Web Guru and all around Awesome Dude for almost 15 years. He created Descendant for Image Comics and The Sire for After Hours Press. He has written for Zenescope and Wizard Magazine and colored projects for Image Comics, Silent Devil and The Force Media. He currently writes for the entertainment section of AMNY and Inquistr.com and is hard at work on some brand new comic book and creative projects.
PODCAST | Secrets of the Sire is now the Rogue Wave podcast. For now, we'll be available through the old Secrets of the Sire feed, but not for long.
PODCAST | Secrets of the Sire is now the Rogue Wave podcast. For now, we'll be available through the old Secrets of the Sire feed, but not for long.
PODCAST | Secrets of the Sire is now the Rogue Wave podcast. For now, we'll be available through the old Secrets of the Sire feed, but not for long.
PODCAST | Secrets of the Sire is now the Rogue Wave podcast. For now, we'll be available through the old Secrets of the Sire feed, but not for long.
PODCAST | The Coronavirus has turned us all into ZOMBIES! Well... not really, but it did delay some movies, festivals, comiccons and more! What a way to celebrate the LAST episode of Secrets of the Sire as we know it!
PLUS: Black Widow Trailer 3 hits the 'net. But if there's no one in the theaters to watch did it ever really get released? We trailer truth or trash the coronavirus, marvel, black widow and more!
PODCAST | The Coronavirus has turned us all into ZOMBIES! Well... not really, but it did delay some movies, festivals, comiccons and more! What a way to celebrate the LAST episode of Secrets of the Sire as we know it!
PLUS: Black Widow Trailer 3 hits the 'net. But if there's no one in the theaters to watch did it ever really get released? We trailer truth or trash the coronavirus, marvel, black widow and more!
PODCAST | Jim Lee speaks! Spielberg Leave Indy 5! Gi Joe Returns! And We Make a Big Announcement!
PODCAST | Ben Affleck Speaks About His Batman Exit, Sonic vs Birds of Prey at the Box Office, Stranger Things 4 Teaser (Hopper lives!), Todd Black’s Top Ten Comics
PODCAST | Ben Affleck Speaks About His Batman Exit, Sonic vs Birds of Prey at the Box Office, Stranger Things 4 Teaser (Hopper lives!), Todd Black’s Top Ten Comics
PODCAST | Joker takes home Oscar Gold! (Well one anyway) ... Birds of Prey flops – but not because it wasn't sexy enough! (It just wasn't very good) ... And we welcome The Irishman’s Matt Walton to talk working with Pacino and Scorcese, his new film The Misogynists and Bitcoin!
PODCAST | We welcome back Fanbase Press 's Kevin Sharp to talk Birds of Prey essential reading before the movie hits, the best Super Bowl trailer to drop and oh those Joker Oscar predictions sure to go wrong! | Ep 207
PODCAST | Why no love for the Bloodshot Trailer? Why no 2nd Season For Watchmen? Why no Controversy for Batwoman? And we pit Lost vs Leftovers vs Watchmen with Destiny NY's Pat Shand. | Ep 205
PODCAST | Why no love for the Bloodshot Trailer? Why no 2nd Season For Watchmen? Why no Controversy for Batwoman? And we pit Lost vs Leftovers vs Watchmen with Destiny NY's Pat Shand. | Ep 205
PODCAST | It’s a Birds of Prey vs Morbius Trailer Truth or Trash FACEOFF! ...Wait was that Michael Keaton?
PLUS: Joker nabs 11 noms, but controversy erupts during the Oscar Noms.
AND: We welcome Spin Doctors' guitarist Eric Schenkman dishes on 30 years of the band. | Ep 204
PODCAST | We dive deep into the rumored "JJ Abrams Cut", PLUS: Hey! We got a #NewMutantstrailer! And it looks... good? AND: We SPIN the 2020 Movie RACKS! | Ep 203
PODCAST | RISE! We break down the Best and Worst Star Wars films of all time as we review Episode 9, Rise of Skywalker. PLUS: All hail Baby Yoda!The Mandalorian ends it's run as savior of the franchise.
PODCAST | Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker hits theaters this weekend! We give you our predictions sure to go wrong and debate Mandalorian vs Rise. PLUS: Watchmen season (series?) finale and best of 2019!
PODCAST | We celebrate our 200th episode inside the offices of Transmedia giant Starlight Runner. Guests Jeff Gomez, Steele Filipek, Fabian Nicieza and the entire SLR team help us break out the bubbly and rank the best Comics, Movies & TV Shows of the Decade!
PODCAST | We take you inside Marvel’s first 2020 Trailer reveal and go inside Scarlett Johanson’s first solo Black Widow film. PLUS: Watchmen’s Big Reveal leaves many heads spinning. AND: Editor/Co-Founder Mike Marts Spins the Aftershock Comics Racks
PODCAST | Brian Volk-Weiss Talks The Toys That Made Us Season 3, Baby Yoda Bootleg Merch floods the market and we Watch Watchmen Episode 6!
PODCAST | Baby Yoda vs the Best TV Babies, Mandalorian Chapter 2 Review, Watchmen Ep 5 Discussion, Heidi MacDonald Interview | Ep 197
PODCAST | EVERYONE is talking about The Mandalorian ... and so are WE! Plus: Watchmen Watch Episode 4 – we're getting closer to the big reveal...but is anyone even watching anymore? AND: Kevin Feige speaks! James Dean acts (again)! And The Batman casts as we go Spinning the Racks!
PODCAST | Terminator: Dark Fate bombs at the box office... but was it any good? Plus: Watchmen Watch Episode 3, Into the Spiderverse 2 news and writer Todd Black talks Kickstarting your creations.
PODCAST | Quite the week for the Iron Throne. HBO passes on a Game of Thrones prequel. Then they green light one. And the creators cancel Star Wars.
PLUS: More Watchmen theories! And we welcome Valiant Comics' Lysa Hawkins to Spin The Racks!
PODCAST | How 'bout that Star Wars Episode IX Trailer? Did it get you HYPED? Is CP3-O a goner? Our predictions sure to go wrong!
PLUS: Who watches the Watchmen? Apparently a LOT of people. And they've all got opinions about it. Were you as skeptical as we were about a Watchmen TV sequel to the graphic novel? Us too. Are you skeptical anymore after that powerful debut episode? We debate!
PODCAST | We came to rank! Who are the best Jokers of all time? What are the worst Kevin Smith movies? And Vault E-I-C Adrian Wassel ranks the Vault comics YOU need to be reading right now before they hit the big screen!
PODCAST | The name of the film is Joker and it's the most controversial film of 2019. We bring in Syfywire writer Kevin Sharp on to help us parse through the noise as we review Todd Philips new film. PLUS: We recap our NYCC 2019
PODCAST | Birds of Prey Trailer Review, Spider-Man Is Back, NYCC Preview with Chris Arrant | Ep 190
It’s Fall and that means it's time for New York ComicCon 2019. And boy what a lead up. Birds of Prey drops it’s first trailer, Spider-Man returns to the MCU and Joker stirs up controversy. We welcome Newsarama’s Chris Arrant on to help us sort through the madness of NYCC 2019
PODCAST | Game of Thrones Emmy Recap, #GamerGate, Collective Soul | Ep 189
Jam packed show! With a universally-panned final season, did Game of Thrones deserve any Emmy love? Plus: more upsets and snubs in the TV Comic Book Universe.
AND: 90’s rockers Collective Soul bring the BLOOD – talking all about their new album and celebrating 25 years in the business.
PODCAST | Watchmen Vs Mandalorian Vs Arrowverse Vs Walking Dead: Fall TV Preview | Ep 188
It's our fall TV preview episode and we've got some great new and returning shows to discuss today including the heavily anticipated Watchmen and Mandalorian series. And we pay VERSUS with your favorite new or returning Pop Culture shows.
PLUS: There’s a new Game of Thrones prequel in the works and South Park has a warning for all critics.
PODCAST | Bacon Bros Interview, Fall Movie Preview | Ep 187
The Bacon Brothers are back! Kevin & Michael Bacon talk their new single "Play", Kevin's new show City on a Hill + the super power they wish they had.
PLUS: It's our Fall Movie Preview and....where are all the superhero movies?
Kevin Bacon, Michael BAcon, Bacon Brothers, Bacon Brothers Push, City On a Hill, Showtime, Star Wars, Star Wars Episode 9, Terminator, Terminator Dark Fate, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, Gemini Man, Joker, Joker Movie, Joaquin Phoenix, Todd Philips
PODCAST | The reviews are in and they’re SCARY good. We play trailer ‘Truth or Trash’ with Joaquin Phoenix's Joker
PLUS: It’s out with the new and in with the old. Matrix 4. Breaking Bad. Why Hollywood keeps bringing back old favorites and why they should probably stop.
PODCAST | D23 dropped some bombs this weekend: Tom Holland makes a surprise appearance, Kit Harington joins the MCU, Obi-Wan Returns to Star Wars and oh by the way, a new glimpse at a ‘dark side’ Rey debuted.
PLUS: Chris Arrant from Newsarama joins us to talk D23, who the heck are The Eternals and House of X
PODCAST | Fans are still feeling the ripple of the Avengers: Endgame, but does the Blu-Ray Stack up?
Plus: We kick off our Marvel Phase 4 coverage with Dr. Strange and the Multiverse: Is the villain someone we all know?
AND: We welcome ‘Thumbs’ creator Sean Lewis to talk about his hit Image Comic.
PODCAST | Fans are still feeling the ripple of the Avengers: Endgame, but does the Blu-Ray Stack up?
Plus: We kick off our Marvel Phase 4 coverage with Dr. Strange and the Multiverse: Is the villain someone we all know?
AND: We welcome ‘Thumbs’ creator Sean Lewis to talk about his hit Image Comic.
PODCAST | It is, without a doubt, a good time to be in the superhero business... And it’s even a better time to share our spoiler-filled Review of the Amazon Prim hit: The Boys Season 1. PLUS: Shazam and Smallville’s John Glover drops by to talk about his DC Universe connection.
PODCAST | 30 years later, does Tim Burton’s Batman still hold up? Buckle up and reminisce as we go Retro Review on the Michael Keaton/ Jack Nicholson classic.
PLUS: THE voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy talks Mask of the Phantasm, his favorite animated episode and should Batman kill?
PODCAST | It’s our San Diego Comic Con review – straight from the host who was there! Who won the weekend? What was the biggest announcement? Did you really wait overnight for those Hall H passes? We have the scoop!
PODCAST | We give you our spoiler-filled review of Stranger Things 3! Who was your season MVP? What was your Home-Run scene? And who is "The American?"
PLUS: The giant Easter Egg you probably missed! And what it means for ****'s Season 4 fate. With Fanbolt founder Emma Loggins.
PODCAST | Where does Spider-Man Far From Home fit in the pantheon of Spider-Man films? And is it (gasp) BETTER than Endgame? At least one of our hosts thinks so.
PLUS: We get a breakdown of those shocking end credit scenes directly from Director Jon Watts and go Spinning the Racks with some more Spidey News.
PODCAST | Stranger Things 3! Spider-Man: Far From Home! We pit the two biggest events of the summer against each other... and only one will walk away (with our money).
PLUS: We welcome Diversity Con founder Ramon Gil and talk Walking Dead Shocker!
PODCAST | We say goodbye to the Marvel Netflix Universe as Jessica Jones Season 3 comes and goes. We give you our thoughts plus dive deep into the conflicted legacy that was this ambitious TV adventure
PLUS: We welcome Ed Kuehnel and Matt Entin creators of the outrageously
PODCAST | All Hail The King? We give you our take on Godzilla: King of Monsters! Must-see or wait for cable? We discuss the newest installment of the Titan-verse.
PLUS: Holy Twilight! We’ve got a new Batman To Discuss!
AND: We interview TWLOHA founder Jaime Tworkowski on the eve of the Mental Health Comedy Tour.
PODCAST | From Memorial Day to Labor Day we rank the greatest comic book SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS of all time! Where does Tim Burton’s Batman, Wonder Woman and Spider-Man 2 land?
PLUS: We interview rocker Ben Folds!
PODCAST | Game OVER man... so now what? We tackle the burning questions (see what we did there?) from Sunday’s Game of Thrones series finale and run down the best (and worst) series finales of all time!
PLUS: We welcome Source Point Press publisher Travis Mcintire
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PODCAST | With Cersei’s fate revealed, what does this mean for the Iron Throne? As the “Game of Thrones finale looms ahead who will end up on the Throne now? AND: We welcome the Co-director of 'Eye of the Beholder: The Art of Dungeons & Dragons,' Brian Stillman
PODCAST | Is this the Mysterio we all now and love? Or is he ... a hero?? We play 'Trailer Truth or Trash' with Jordan Ellis from Jordandene & The Sartorial Geek to help breakdown the new Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer
PODCAST | Avengers: Endgame is HERE! And we can finally talk about it! Join our Round Table discussion with the ladies of Geek Vibes Nation as we give you the Good, the Bad and the Thanos! (Wait... there was bad?)
PODCAST | Avengers Endgame Predictions, Game of Thrones Recap & Newsarama’s Chris Arrant
PODCAST | With DC's genre-bending, kid-friendly Shazam! debuting to a better-than- expected box office we give you our review of the film and pit it against it’s counterpart: Captain Marvel.
PODCAST | Captain Marvel Soars At the Box Office... But Is It Any Good? We review the latest Marvel Studios chapter and give you the skinny on the feminist driven film.
PLUS: We welcome “Madonna And the Breakfast Club’s” Paul Castro On To Chat About The Film.
AND: Newsarama’s Chris Arrant goes Spinning the Racks
PODCAST | We preview Captain Marvel alongside transmedia guru Jeff Gomez from Starlight Runner Entertainment. PLUS: Are the trolls trying to trash the film?
PODCAST | Deadpool co-creator Fabian Nicieza on and he dished on the making of the one of the most iconic characters in Movies today! How did he and Rob Liefeld create the Merc with a mouth? And what was the one X-men story he wrote that he wishes he could do over?
PLUS: It’s our Post-Oscars Hangover Spectacular! Into The Spider-Verse broke new ground with it’s Oscar win. But was costume design enough to satisfy Black Panther fans?
PODCAST | The Oscar race is HEATING UP! Into The Spider Verse is tracking WAY up, but the real question is whether Black Panther can go where no Comicbook movie has gone before? We tell you why it CAN!
PLUS: The Captain Marvel trolls are trying to derail the movie… or are they? We talk CONTROVERSY with Destiny NY creator Pat Shand.
Party like it’s 1999! We celebrate with two of the most influential pop culture movies of all time as we RetroReview The Matrix – 20 years later! PLUS: Is it more influential than Star Wars? And: Our interview with Macy Gray: She talks new album, filming Spider-Man and her pop culture obsessions!
We want YOUR thoughts! Click the links to YouTube and share your comments below! PODCAST | Super BOWL? More like Super BORING (amirite???) But we did get some cool trailers! We review Avengers Endgame, Captain Marvel, Battle Angel Alita and more! PLUS: Did the Avengers: Endgame Super Bowl Trailer Edit Out a Character? And did [...]
We want YOUR thoughts! Click the links to YouTube and share your comments below! Can Black Panther win the Oscar? Is Punisher Season 2 worth the binge? And is Bill Maher right?? Subscribe to our channel - new shows every week! PODCAST | Wakanda For...Best Picture? What the SAG win means for their chances of [...]
PODCAST | Killer show featuring Wailing Blade's Joe Mulvey! We break down the Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer Featuring Jake Gyllenhaal's Mysterio. We preview the 2019 TV landscape and break it down to four shows: Game of Thrones, Punisher S2, Star Trek S2 and Stranger Things PLUS: We welcome Newsarama's Chris ArrantArrant as he gives [...]
PODCAST | Killer show featuring Wailing Blade's Joe Mulvey! We break down the Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer Featuring Jake Gyllenhaal's Mysterio. We preview the 2019 TV landscape and break it down to four shows: Game of Thrones, Punisher S2, Star Trek S2 and Stranger Things PLUS: We welcome Newsarama's Chris ArrantArrant as he gives [...]
PODCAST | Are you excited for Captain Marvel yet? We run down the latest trailer and tell you why you SHOULD be. PLUS: It’s our fantabulous 2019 Preview Special! We run down the heavy hitters, predict our sleepers, snoozers and more! Segment 1: CAPTAIN MARVEL Trailer 3 (2019) Reactions Did we finally get a trailer [...]
PODCAST | Was a new #StarWars movie secretly released over the holidays? We give you the lowdown on the must-see VADER: SHARDS OF THE PAST and what it means for Disney Star Wars a year after Last Jedi PLUS: Who Won The Winter? Between #Aquaman, #BumbleBee & #IntoTheSpiderVerse we crown the winner of the holiday [...]
PODCAST | Our 150th episode spectacular LIVE from Funny Business in Nyack NY! We review Aquaman using as many Fish puns as we can. We welcome Valiant Comics’ editor Lysa Hawkins to talk BREAKTHROUGH and we play Celebrity Pop Culture Jeopardy with our LIVE audience. Segment #1: Aquaman Movie Review With As Many Fish Puns [...]
PODCAST | Is Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse the BEST SPIDER- MAN FILM EVER? We debate! PLUS: We rank EVERY Spider-Man movie in the canon. Where will Tobey's franchise land? AND: My interview featuring drummer Francois Comtois. YOU get to hear all about the new album, the new single and their pop culture guilty pleasures! Segment [...]
PODCAST | Jam packed show! TalkRadio.nyc host Kai Cole joins us in studio as we play “Choose Your Own Adventure” with the Avengers: Endgame trailer and help break down the so-so reviews for Aquaman. PLUS: We welcome Brian Volk-Weiss of "The Toys That Made Us" fame on to talk about his new CW series Discontinued [...]
New Spotlight with a celebrity guest every Monday 3pm ET. Subscribe to our channel or support us on Patreon.com/secretsofthesire PODCAST: On this edition of Sire Spotlight, I give you my take on the new Chris Cornell retrosepctive review followed by my 2015 interview with the late great artist himself. He talks Black Hole Sun, Mad [...]
PODCAST | The new Captain Marvel trailer has HIT - we give you our immediate reactions and review and ask the question: Is this Film Getting The Wonder Woman Treatment? PLUS: Netflix has axed Daredevil! We sound off and run down the Worst TV Cancellations in history. AND: We welcome Mitch Hyman creator of cult [...]
PODCAST | We look ahead to the final slate of Comic Book Movies in 2018 including Aquaman, is it sink or swim for DC’s hero? Spider-Man into the Spider-verse: Will this be the best Spider-Man Movie of them all? And Bumblebee - FINALLY these Transformers look like, well, TRANSFORMERS! But is the movie going to [...]
New Spotlight with a celebrity guest every Monday 1230 pm ET. Subscribe to our channel or support us on Patreon.com/secretsofthesire PODCAST: On this edition of Sire Spotlight, I give you my take on the new LIVE EP 'Local 717' followed by my 2013 interview with LIVE lead singer himself, Ed Kowalcyk during his press tour [...]
PODCAST | What are YOU thankful for in 2018. Who makes the cut in our Pop Culture Gravy List and who gets stuffed with a Turkey Leg? Join us for the best of 2018 special! PLUS: We welcome actor and star of "When We Dance the Music Dies” William Ragsdale alongside director Anthony de Lioncourt [...]
We review Smashing Pumpkins: Shiny and Oh So Bright Vol 1 and feature our interview with Billy Corgan from circa 2017. Overall, if you're looking for the Melon Collie vibe it's there in places on the new album. But it more or less follows the same output from Billy the past few years - which [...]
Ep 144: We look back at the epic career of the godfather of Marvel Comics. His history, his influence, the ups and downs of his career and YOUR stories about the man who touched us all with his creations. Join us for this celebration of Stan Lee – Excelsior! Segment 1 On tonight’s show, Michael [...]
PODCAST | Big thanks to Comic Book School and Buddy Scalera for allowing us the opportunity to broadcast their educational panels as podcasts and streams. This panel features former and future SoS guests Joe Rybandt (Dynamite Entertainment), Lysa Hawkins (Valiant Comics – on the show Nov 28th) and Jimmy Palmiotti. About Spotlight: Each week we'll [...]
Ep 143: The Walking Dead has officially moved on from Rick Grimes (and Maggie too). Or has it...? We discuss the future of the show and characters. Has the zombie brand reached it’s peak? PLUS: Still got Election Fever??? Come vote on the most politically subversive Pop Culture Popcorn flicks of all time. AND: Super [...]
Ep 142: Put the Halloween Candy away and snuggle up to some Ghosts and Goblins and Hassan and I debate the Mount Rushmore of Slasher Films, the top five Horror classics of all time and some spooky spin the racks! Segment 1: Michael and Hassan celebrate Halloween discussing the horror film industry and its commercial [...]
PODCAST | Ep 141: Holy Hornhead! Did you binge Daredevil Season 3?? We did! And we’ll go through every dark delicious episode for Easter Eggs, Tasty Nuggets and more in our full on REVIEW PLUS: We play the percentages when we debate the FUTURE OF THE MARVEL NETFLIX U in our always fun segment [...]
PODCAST | Do you like Robot Chicken? OF COURSE YOU DO! And we've got Mike Fasolo one of it's Emmy Award Winning writers joining us to talk collecting statues and season 10. Plus, he'll make fun of Hassan and we all love that. PLUS: Daredevil Season 3 Reactions: A Return To Form Or A Bigger [...]
PODCAST | It’s our post NYCC Hangover episode! Did you see the Aquaman trailer? Did you catch the 15-minute Dark Phoenix footage? We bring Jeffrey Kaufman, creator of Jolly Jane and NYCC exhibitor on to give you his take on the biggest show of the year! PLUS: How about that record breaking Venom movie? We [...]
PODCAST | Each week we'll spotlight one of our tremendous celebrity guests in a stand alone video and podcast. We'll also dig into the vault to bring you interviews with folks who haven't yet been on the show! This week: Thomas Ian Nicholas Download our Podcast: iTunes iHeart Radio Soundcloud Spreaker Stitcher Google Play Or [...]
PODCAST | With Morbius now announced, it looks like Venom is just the beginning for SONY. We play The Good, the Bad and the Ugly for a potential Marvel-Like Universe in the making. PLUS: We preview New York Comic Con with Mainstream artist Tony Moy. AND: We interview Vampire Diaries actor David Alpay! Click here [...]
PODCAST | We run the Dark Phoenix through the the Trailer 'Truth or Trash hot stove !' Does this movie have any shot at being good? And with Disney looming... what's the point?? PLUS: Has Walking Dead gone from Must Watch TV to Save it For Later? We give you the skinny and play WATCH, [...]
PODCAST | Each week we'll spotlight one of our tremendous celebrity guests in a stand alone video and podcast. We'll also dig into the vault to bring you interviews with folks who haven't yet been on the show! This week: KIm Possible's Christy Carlson Romano Click here to check out our new sponsor: Jolly Jane [...]
PODCAST | Is the Captain Marvel Trailer: Truth or Trash? We give you OUR take on the explosive new entry to the Marvel Universe. (Did she just punch an old lady??) PLUS: Who's the most powerful hero in the DC Universe? We pit the CW shows against each other (Legends too) in a series of [...]
PODCAST | #Comicsgate heats up as Marvel E-I-C Joe Quesada engages directly with the fans on Twitter. Did his intervention pay off? PLUS: Iron Fist Season 2 Is Here! We break down the new season 2 with its Emmy-nominated composer Robert Lydecker and explore how he got into working on TV shows, Films and Video [...]
PODCAST | Captain Marvelous? Brie Larson gives fans a taste of the new Marvel movie in the new issue of Entertainment Weekly, but where’s the trailer? PLUS: #Comicsgate reaches a fever pitch and AlternaComics makes a NIKE-esque decision. Is the Indy-Publisher sunk or is this over-reaction theater? FINALLY: We welcome Sequart’s Rich Handley in our [...]
PODCAST | With reboots being all the rage these days we give you our “Properties We Need Rebooted” vs “Those That Should Be De-Booted“ We dive into the Amazing Disgrace: A 'Spider-Man' Comic Features Reference to Anti-Mormon Book... PLUS: Guardians 3 Suspended Indefinitely – What's the Future Of This Marvel Franchise... AND: We welcome Charon [...]
PODCAST | Twenty years ago this week BLADE hit theaters and changed EVERYTHING for comic book movies. We take a look back at the groundbreaking film and answer the questsion: Does it still hold up after all these years? PLUS: Industry legend Paul Levitz joins us IN STUDIO to chat about Blade, his 30 year [...]
PODCAST | We review the Avengers: Infinity War Blu Ray: Everything we learned the second time around and everything we know about Avengers 4 so far! And who was the badder villain: Thanos or Heath Ledger's Joker? PLUS: We welcome Source Point Press’ Kasey Pierce as she talks about the new her sci-fi book “Norah.” [...]
We debate: Mission Impossible: Fallout vs the top Superhero Franchises in theaters today! Who comes out on top? And is Ethan Hunt just #Batman without a costume? PLUS: We welcome Adrian Wassel, E-I-C of Vault Comics onto the show to talk about their exciting new comics as part of our Summer Comics Spotlight! Segment 1: [...]
It’s official! Disney and Fox have agreed to the merger which means X-Men andFantastic Four are coming home! Where does this leave X-Men: Dark Phoenix, X-Force, Legion and what can fans look forward to? PLUS: We review the new Venom trailer. Will the Movie Be Vicious Or Vile? Darren Sanchez from Marvel Comics is in studio as Michael’s guest co-host! This week, Michael welcomes a guest co-host, Darren Sanchez! Segment 1: [...]
It’s our post-ComicCon Recap! Aquaman! Glass! Shazam! Wonder Woman! Which trailer had you buzzing? Which panel stole the show? Which celeb appearance left you breathless? Hear our FIRST HAND account of the show (including closing the bar with Aleks Paunovic of Van Helsing!) PLUS: James Gunn Firing: Was it justified amd where does that leave [...]
PODCAST | The She-Ra Controversy: Is this Thundercats all over again? PLUS: SDCC Preview Special! What’s the most controversial panel this weekend? And we welcome Filmmaker and artist Jose Holder to talk Netflix, Assassin’s Creed and Red Ruby. Segment #1: Michael and Hassan talk about the new graphics and they preview the show’s topics of [...]
PODCAST | Our Ant-Man & Wasp Review with stunt driver Leesha Davis. She gives us her first hand account of working on the latest Marvel hit and her near death experience as a stunt woman! PLUS: Dynamite Entertainment’s Joseph Rybandt shares the SDCC exclusives as we begin our countdown to the MECCA of ComicCons! Segment [...]
PODCAST | Westworld and Luke Cage Season 2 Reviews and the Top 10 Marvel Netflix Moments All Time! PLUS: We answer your burning Westworld finale questions including “What the heck just happened?” and “What the heck am I watching?” Segment #1: Hassan starts off the show by giving his take on people stretching a plot [...]
PODCAST | Him too? We discuss the fallout from the Chris Hardwick allegations and break down what’s next for the Talking Dead celeb and MeToo movement in Pop Culture. PLUS: We welcome the hosts of the ‘Oh Sith’ podcast on for a Retro Review of the first X-Men Franchise: Does it still hold up after [...]
PODCAST | We predict the second half of 2018 Comic Book Films in 5 Words or less including Aquaman, Venom and Ant-Man! PLUS: Aquaman director thinks his film is ‘Extraordinary’, don’t count on that Disney/Fox Merger just yet and we welcome Legion M – the world’s first ever FAN owned entertainment company! Segment 1: Michael [...]
PODCAST | Black Panther or Infinity War? Deadpool or SOLO? We grade the 2018 Comic Book Films to date as our fans share THEIR first half report cards during the live feed. PLUS: Who’s to blame for the SOLO bomb? Kelly Marie Tran leaves social media and artist Dan Leister talks Metal Ice Cream! [...]
PODCAST | SOLO races into theaters and reviews say GOOD not GREAT. Is this a problem for Disney Star Wars? We give you OUR take on the film and the future of the franchise. Segment 1: Michael and Hassan begin this segment by giving a spoiler-filled review of Solo. Hassan feels that the Disney anthology [...]
PODCAST | Did Deadpool 2 live up to the hype? We give you our review of the 'Merc with a Mouth’ and let you in on any cameos and Easter Eggs you may have missed! PLUS: We welcome master comics networker Dirk Manning to the show to talk Deadpool, the ComicCon bubble, indie comics and [...]
We preview Deadpool 2 with former Deadpool writer Buddy Scalera and discuss his popular panel and online series Comic Book School. Oh and we discuss a little something called #ComicsGate... it was nice knowing you! Segment 1: Michael and Hassan discuss big movies that released in 2018, Summary of comics gate and discuss the controversy [...]
Deadpool 2 is hitting theaters May 18th and we've got your insider info covered as we interview co-creator Fabian Nicieza. What storylines will they pull from for the film? What about Josh Brolin's role as Cable? And is Deadpool simply a Deathstroke knock-off? Fabian dishes on all! Download our Podcast: iTunes iHeart Radio Soundcloud Spreaker [...]
Did Avengers Infinity War live up to the hype? And whose fantasy death team scored the most W’s? We give you our review of the biggest Marvel movie in history! Segment 1: Michael and Hassan reveal their takes on Avengers: Infinity War, Death of Spiderman and Black Panther, Reaction from noncom book fans, How [...]
5 podcasters...39 Avengers Characters... 1 of the biggest movie events of all time ...as many deaths as we can draft in one hour! Who lives? Who dies? We give you OUR take in our Avengers Infinity War FANTASY DEATH DRAFT with special guests Derek Becker from Comic Pros and Cons, Bevin from Adultish and Casey [...]
To Infinity War and Beyond! We give you FACTS (guesswork) and KEEN INSIGHT (we know nothing) and SPOILERS (we read the comic) into Marvel's biggest release to date. Join us for our Marvel Infinity War Predictions sure to go WRONG! Segment 1: 2 week Infinity War Extravaganza will feature Infinity War predictions – Fan predictions- [...]
True Blood’s Kristina Anapau returns to talk about her new movie ‘KULEANA’ PLUS: Did the new SOLO Trailer just save Star Wars? “I’ve got a great feeling about this...” Segment 1: Star Wars Solo Trailer, Rogue 1, Kristina Anapau from True Blood, Alden Ehrenreich, Donald Glover, The Last Jedi, Is such a great trailer setting [...]
Did Ready Player One hit all the nostalgia notes or did it wallow in the past? PLUS: Our Best Sequels #FinalFour is at an end! Which of these 4 #comicbook sequels is the BEST of all time?! Segment 1: Best Comic Book Movie Sequel Madness Final Four: Spider Man 2 vs. The Dark Knight, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 [...]
Things are heating up in our #MarchMadness bracket! Which BEST SEQUEL will win it all? Winter Soldier vs Civil War! Dark Knight vs X2! Guardians 2 vs Logan and Superman 2 vs Spider-Man 2. Listen in to find out more on this episode of Secrets of the Sire. Michael and Hassan return to continue their [...]
The Madness continues! Will a Wolverine make it out of the second round? Will the Dark Knight laugh down the competition? And oh that Thor: Dark World... Segment 1 Michael and Hassan start by previewing the Sweet 16 by going through each region. First, the Lord of the Radio Region which consists of… Spiderman 2 [...]
The Best Comic Book Movie Sequels go head-to-head as our annual "Comic Book Movie March Madness" returns! Marvel novel writer Pat Shand help us field a bracket of 16 of the BEST comic book movie sequels of all time. You won't believe what makes the cut! Michael and Hassan are feeling the March Madness. They [...]
On this edition of Secrets of the Sire, Michael and Hassan welcome Devil’s Due Publisher Josh Blaylock onto the show. They talk to him about his newly-created line of graphic novels. Also, Michael and Hassan celebrate International Women’s Day with Jessica Jones Season Two, how media should cover social movements like #metoo and they Spin [...]
It’s a special week for Michael and Hassan on Secrets of the Sire as they welcome stand-up comedian and former head writer for the Howard Stern Show Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling live in studio. They discuss his long time career at the Howard Stern Show, Private Parts, Jenna Jameson and get his take on [...]
Black Panther’s breaking box office records, but is it any good? We give you our HONEST review, take on the haters, and welcome Black Panther stuntman Ricky Barksdale Jr. on to talk about the film and stunting for more of your favorite Comic Book TV shows & movies. Download the podcast in to find out [...]
We had a JAM-PACKED show this past week. Black Panther’s set to break big! The Zack Snyder conspiracy theorists rise! Wizard World/SONY Partnership with the head of PR Jerry Milani to tell us all about it! And it all goes down with Bevin from the Adultish #podcast in studio! Download the podcast in to find [...]
Be honest... you worried about the SOLO movie? We want to know! We break down the FULL #Solo trailer alongside all the post Super Bowl Movie Trailers: Infinity War, Westworld, Cloverfield and more! PLUS: What's your no-vomit streak at? Download the podcast in to find out more on this episode of Secrets of the Sire. Segment [...]
We discuss the GAME-CHANGER that is Black Panther. We play 'Trailer Truth or Trash' with the new Ant-Man & Wasp trailer. And Newsarama's Chris Arrant Talks Must-Read Comics For 2018 Download the podcast in to find out more on this episode of Secrets of the Sire. Segment 1: Long Live The King Black Panther first reactions: [...]
Transmedia guru Jeff Gomez shared so many insider nuggets as our guest this past week. He even dropped the rumored FIRST Marvel/FOX film post merger. You won't believe who's in it and who will be playing the role of a certain Canadian-clawed mutant. Will Hugh Jackman Reprise the role of Wolverine in a crossover [...]
We tackle all the #ComicBookMovie #OscarNoms including the shocking nom for Logan with our resident Transmedia guru Jeff Gomez. He also gives us his insider take on the FOX/DISNEY merger and reveals what two fan-fave characters are going to hit the big screen screen first ... could it happen? Will it? PLUS: X-Men Shake-up! [...]
Digital Trends’ @RickMarshall drops by to help us pit the best new Comic Book and Superhero related TV shows like The X-Files vs Legion, Black Lightning vs Krypton, New Warriors vs Cloak and Dagger and Jessica Jones vs Luke Cage against each other in one-on-one battle! With so much superhero and sci-fi stuff on the [...]
We continue our 2018 Preview as we debate the future of the Star Wars universe with Just 2 Pal’s podcast host Johnny Wellens. We span everything from Rogue One to Last Jedi to episdoe II and rank the worst Star Wars Movie ever. Listen in to find out more on this episode of Secrets of the Sire. Segment 1 [...]
Break out the bubbly and let’s look ahead to a jam-packed 2018! Is Infinity War the be-all-end-all of superhero flicks and shows this year? Or is there a sleeper that will take the crown as THE hit of 2018. AMNY Senior Entertainment Editor Scott Rosenberg helps us break down all the contenders this year: Infinity [...]
Recorded LIVE at NYCC 2017: Comic Book School's own Buddy Scalera welcomes Marvel Editor Darren Sanchez, Valiant E-I-C Warren Simons and Dynamite Entertainment's Joe Rybant to the podium to give you EXACT instructions on the "how-to's" and "do-not's" to breaking into comics. We’re on Amazon Alexa devices now! Look up “Spreaker Podcast Radio Player “ [...]
Break out the party hats for a 2-hour celebration of...us! And you! And Star Wars: Last Jedi (well not really)! And mystery guest stars galore! Secrets of the Sire turns 100! And boy what a show! Deadpool co-creator Fabian Nicieza drops some exclusive Deadpool 2 updates including HIS recommendation for Cable (around the 1 hr [...]
It’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi Time! We give you our Spoiler-Free Preview of Last Jedi! PLUS: We rank EVERY Star Wars movie in the canon…just NOT the way you’d expect. Which film boasts the best severed limb? Which film boasts the best "I've Got A Bad Feeling..." line? We're joined by Comic-Con Revolution’s [...]
We go "Spinning the Racks" to bring you the most fantastical pop culture news out there including the now confirmed R-Rated Quentin Tarantino Star Trek project. Will he direct? PLUS: Ryan Reynolds breaks the internet with the announcement he'll play Pikachu in a live action Pokemon movie. AND: We welcome Bleeding Cool's Lauren Sisselman on to [...]
They’ve given their lives to the Holy Grail – we devote an entire show to reviewing it! Secrets of the Sire and HISTORY team up for this special review: HISTORY TV Series Knightfall. Is this the new Game of Thrones or is that the impossible quest? PLUS: We welcome creator DaiQuan Cain on to talk [...]
It's Zack Snyder vs. Joss Whedon as we break down the Justice League that MIGHT have been. Did the reshoots and rewrites by Joss Whedon save the film or would Zack Snyder's original cut be a classic? We use Superman's bad upper lip CGI to tell you where Whedon stepped in vs Zack Snyder [...]
We play "Would You Rather" with our guest Mariano Nicieza, co-creator of Stan Lee's "Godwoke." Would you rather...watch Justice League on opening night or binge watch Netflix Punisher? Would you rather...re-watch the Zack Snyder trilogy before going to see JL or re-watch the Star Wars prequels before Last Jedi? And more! PLUS: Four Reasons the [...]
We go full #ThorRagnarok! Did it leave you feeling green? Is Loki the Best Marvel super-villain of all time? And what about that Valkyrie casting choice! Mike & Hasan also pose the question: Did Thor ape the Guardians 2 formula? PLUS: Brian Michael Bendis jumps the Marvel ship...which DC character should he tackle first? PLUS: [...]
We’re all over the new season of Stranger Things 2 with one of the show's stars, actor Paul Reiser! Did it live up to the hype? Was it better or worse than season 1? And what about that episode 7? PLUS: We’re on Amazon Alexa devices now! Look up “Spreaker Podcast Radio Player “ on [...]
We welcome TV’s Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno to the show to talk Thor: Ragnarok, being bullied as a kid and the supposed throw down with Flash Gordon. PLUS: It’s our Halloween episode! We run down everything you need to know about Stranger Things 2! We ask the question: Is anyone still watching Walking Dead? And [...]
We welcome the legendary Smashing Pumpkins front man on to discuss the early days as 90s rock stars, Star Wars and a possible Smashing Pumpkins reunion. PLUS: We roll camera and cover the most important pop culture news around! We’re on Amazon Alexa devices now! Look up “Spreaker Podcast Radio Player “ on Amazon and enable [...]
Still hungover from New York ComicCon 2017? We welcome Big Dog Ink’s Tom Hutchison to talk Marvel's woes and the changing demographic at the con. PLUS: We break down The Last Jedi Trailer, the new Blade Runner movie and how the two are connected! New York Comic Con 2017 schedule, guests, panels, and everything you need [...]
We interviewed Buffy's own Nicholas Brendon at Wizard World Chicago to talk about the 20 year anniversary of the show, his favorite episodes and the new movie he's got coming out. PLUS: New York ComicCon 2017 is upon us! Get the scoop on the must see panels and appearances! New York Comic Con 2017 schedule, guests, [...]
We interviewed HERCULES himself Kevin Sorbo at Wizard World Chicago to talk about his iconic role and his controversial new movie "Let There Be Light". PLUS: We reveal the #1 movie of the Summer (and it's not what you think) and Is Marvel's Inhumans already cancelled? Spider-Man: Homecoming is the Highest Grossing Superhero Film of [...]
Secrets of the Sire goes ANIME! Dragonball Z voice actor Mike McFarland is joined by creator/producer of My Life As A Monkey's Alexa Fox and actress Brina Palencia to talk about their new show! PLUS: If you could recommend ONE anime to anyone it would be... ABOUT OUR GUEST(S): Mike McFarland WHAT DO YOU DO? [...]
Loren Lester, the voice of Robin & Nightwing talks about the new Batman & Harley Quinn animated film, how he broke into voice acting and his upcoming role on FOX's The Orville. PLUS: We welcome Destiny NY creator Pat Shand in studio to discuss his successful Kickstarter and play OVER/UNDER on the upcoming Fall TV [...]
We welcome Back to the Future's Tom Wilson to the show and debate who was the bigger bully: Biff Tannen or Johnny from Karate Kid! PLUS: Is it panic time for the Star Wars franchise with the dismissal of Colin Treverrow? ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tom Wilson (Back To The Future) WHAT DO YOU DO? (Think [...]
Secrets of the Sire welcomes very special Game of Thrones expert Christina Dolce – my wife! – to help dissect the incendiary Season 7 finale and look ahead to some Game of Thrones Season 8 Theories. Is Tyrion a Targaryan? Is Bran The Night King? Will Jon Bang His Aunt Again? PLUS: Hawkman and Avengelyne [...]
SPOON! We welcome special guest Barry Josephson, executive producer of THE TICK - now streaming on Amazon Video Prime – to talk about the new reboot! PLUS: American Pie's Thomas Ian Nicholas joined us to talk about his upcoming appearance at Wizard World Chicago, settle the great Prequel debate once and for all, and talk [...]
Our Justice League re-shoots discussion turned into a full-on debate: are you Pro or Anti Joss Whedon? Can he save the movie that's reportedly "Unwatchable" in its current state? Or is he overrated as a writer and director? PLUS: Is Defenders Marvel's swan song from Netflix with the new Disney streaming service announced? Here's an [...]
We settle the biggest Geek debates of all time! Joker vs Joker! Nintendo vs Sega! Game of Thrones vs LOTR! Batman v Superman! Join the great Pop Culture debate with special in-studio guest: Adultish star Victoria Cheri Bennett and director Justin Morck! PLUS: What we think of Josh Brolin's Cable? Force to be reckoned with [...]
We welcome Dark Tower concept artist Dennis Calero to talk about the new Stephen King film! PLUS: We take the new Thor: Ragnarok & Stranger Things 2 trailers to task in another round of 'Trailer Truth or Trash'! Did they give away too much or are your appetite's whetted properly? Here's an excerpt from the [...]
We break down ComicCon 2017: Black Panther, Thor, Justice League & more with actress & producer Jordan Elizabeth Gelber of StarBaby Enterprises & ComicCon expert Victor Dandridge Jr. PLUS: The mustache that could change EVERYTHING for Justice League What Spider-Man: Homecoming's box office means for Marvel as ComicCon2017 begins! Here's an excerpt from the Podcast [...]
House of Cards actor Kevin Kilner comes to Secrets of the Sire! On the latest episode we go inside the hit Netflix show with Senator Michael Kern himself. He talks about his time on set with David Fincher and Kevin Spacey. His experience with Joss Whedon on 'Dollhouse' and the one movie he's most remembered [...]
It's Spider-Man: Homecoming review time! We give you OUR Spoiler-Free (mostly) take on the newest friendly neighborhood Spider-Movie. PLUS: Winter in July? We break down the return of Game of Thrones with Den of Geek's David Crow! Here's an excerpt from the Podcast: David Crow Den of Geek: Michael Dolce: Whats your favorite episode so far [...]
On the latest episode of the Secrets of the Sire podcast, we break down Spider-Man: Homecoming: the casting decisions, the Marvel fatigue, the Wonder Woman effect and more with Ultimate Spider-Man writer Brian Smith! PLUS: Is this the beginning of the end for Robert Downey JR. as Iron Man? Here's an excerpt from the Podcast: Kevin [...]
With Wonder Woman's overwhelming success and moderate buzz for Spider-Man: Homecoming are fans over the MCU? Or will Avengers: Infinity War tip the scales back next year? PLUS: We welcome the Comic Noobs podcast on to talk..what else? COMICS! Here's an excerpt from the Podcast: Kevin Veldman from Comic Noobs: Michael Dolce: Whats your take [...]
Ron Howard steps in as director of Han Solo just hours after Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are fired. Get our take on why they were ousted and what Howard has to do to make this movie a success PLUS: With Transformers in theaters we rank the "Best and Worst Toy Movies of All Time" [...]
With a win for Wonder Woman under DC's belt, we break down her impact on the new Justice League movie re-shoots and the entire film U going forward. PLUS: We've got Spider-Man and Venom film news that will make your skin crawl! Listen on SoundCloud: Here's an excerpt from the Podcast: Is the Wonder Woman [...]
Everclear lead singer Art Alexakis talks about his favorite Comic Book Movies, the 20th anniversary of “So Much For The Afterglow” and more! PLUS: Wonder Woman results are in! Has DC finally landed on money island? We bring you our spoiler-filled review of the most talked about movie of the summer Listen on SoundCloud: Download [...]
It’s Ladies night! Women’s business coach Sarah Walton joins us to break down the cultural impact behind DC’s Wonder Woman. With positive reviews hitting the ‘net will this be DC’s first and most important victory at the box office? PLUS: Star Trek contributes to genocide...according to the trolls. Listen on SoundCloud: Download our Podcast (Now [...]
On the latest episode of Secrets of the Sire radio show and podcast we sink our teeth into True Blood actress Kristina Anapau. She dishes on the cult HBO show, her role in 'Black Swan' and why Vampires and Fairies weren't supposed to hang out! PLUS: What's the future of the Justice League now that [...]
On the latest episode of Secrets of the Sire: With Alien: Covenant in theaters today and Guardians of the Galaxy 2 rocking the box office we rank the Top Franchise Sequels BETTER than the original. Where does Guardians 2, Winter Soldier, Civil War and Superman 2 rank in our countdown? PLUS: You have a five [...]
On the latest episode of Secrets of the Sire, does Guardians of the Galaxy 2 live up to the original or will it suffer sequel shame? Our spoiler-filled Guardians 2 review with the folks from the Bad Coyote Funky podcast live in studio. PLUS: New Hellboy movie! Yay! No Del Toro or Perlman? Rage! Listen on [...]
On the latest episode of Secrets of the Sire, we rock #TheDefenders trailer – should we be excited for the newest Marvel #Netflix extravaganza or is it trash? PLUS: We count down 10 facts YOU need to know about #GuardiansoftheGalaxyVol2 with TalkRadio.nyc guest co-host Joan Pelzer...1 is a lie! Listen on SoundCloud: Download our Podcast (Now on [...]
On the latest episode of Secrets of the Sire – Summer Comic Book Movie Season is upon us, including heavyweights Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Wonder Woman and more! Which summer flicks "Pop Our Corn" and which one belongs in the "DVD Bargain Bin?" We rank'em with Newsarama 's Chris Arrant! PLUS: The one factor [...]
On the latest episode of Secrets of the Sire, we talk Star Wars: The Last Jedi – was anyone else underwhelmed with the first official trailer? PLUS: Is Episode VII the worst Star Wars movie ever or is the taste of the Prequels still fresh in your mouth? Listen on SoundCloud: Download our Podcast (Now [...]
On the latest episode of Secrets of the Sire we welcome fellow TalkRadio.nyc host Kai Cole and prolific author Dara Lyons on the show to battle it out at Celebrity #PopCulture jeopardy! PLUS: We break down the Thor: Ragnarok trailer and shwo why DC will NEVER catch up to Marvel with their films Listen on [...]
On the latest episode of Secrets of the Sire we discuss the new Batgirl movie helmed by Avengers director Joss Whedon and the future DC Films sure to go wrong (given their track record thus far)! PLUS: We welcome 'Funny or Die' comedian Alex Berg to talk FX's Legion, Marvel fatigue and we play 'Pitch [...]
So you know when you watch a movie trailer and it’s like "Awesome! Spidey and Iron Man are holding a boat together that must be the climactic action sequence," or "Wow! Batman cracked a joke! This movie must be super funny!" But then you watch the movie and you’re like wait a minute...that trailer lied [...]
On this week's episode of Secrets of the Sire we welcome "Is It Plugged In?" host Adam Jeffrey Weinberg and GamerxVault.com's Benny Rose on to debate whether we should see the new Power Rangers movie or check our 90s nostalgia at the door. PLUS: Our 90s Movie March Madness continues! Listen on SoundCloud: Download our [...]
We pit 16 of the best comic book movies from the 1990s against each other bracket style with guest Bobby Semelsberger of "That's So 90s" podcast! Which fan-fave will come out on top? PLUS: More Matrix? Really? Yes really... Listen on SoundCloud: Download our Podcast: iTunes Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting [...]
On the latest episode of Secrets of the Sire, we sink our claws into Logan with guest, Marvel Custom Comics editor Darren Sanchez. Did we love it or shove it? Where does it rank among all X-Men films? And what are the burning questions left unanswered? We put the definitive bow on this acclaimed Marvel/Fox [...]
On the latest episode of Secrets of the Sire we put the definitive bow on the #Oscars with New York Times bestselling author and super hero enthusiast Chris Brogan. From envelope malfunctions to Suicide Squad's big win, we cover it all! PLUS: We play "Hero of Zero" with Chris - can you guess which superhero [...]
On the latest episode of Secrets of the Sire, we welcome writer Justin Gray to talk about his new Kickstarter "Jail Bait & Trailer Trash" PLUS:: Before Matt Reeves miraculously signed on for The Batman, we ran down YOUR picks for who you'd like to see direct the Caped Crusader Listen on SoundCloud: Download our [...]
This week we ask the question: LEGO Batman vs the DC Movie Universe...who got it right? Transmedia guru Jeff Gomez joins us to dish on this and more! PLUS: Ben Affleck...Batman No More? What this means for the DCU going forward if its true. Listen on SoundCloud: Download our Podcast: iTunes Google Play Or check [...]
This week we break down the Best Super Bowl Movie Trailers: Logan? Or Guardians of the Galaxy 2? PLUS: We talk Iron Man and Avengers novels with author Pat Shand. And we try and get him to spill the beans on his next top secret Marvel novel. Listen on SoundCloud: Download our Podcast: iTunes Google [...]
On this week's Secrets of the Sire #podcast: Think Deadpool was an homage to DC's Deathstroke? THINK AGAIN! Co-Creator Fabian Nicieza gets fired up on this week's podcast! PLUS: Sad Ben Affleck may have sunk DC Films. We give you our take on him stepping down from "The Batman" Listen on SoundCloud: Download our Podcast: [...]
With Deadpool failing to nab a Best Picture nomination, we break the "Top 5 Superhero Oscar Snubs" of all time! PLUS: We chat Charmed, X-Men Comics and Cats with DC and Dynamite writer Erica Schultz Listen on SoundCloud: Download our Podcast: iTunes Google Play Or check out the show any podcasting app for your iOS [...]
Defenders! Game of Thrones! Riverdale! We break down Pop Culture TV In 2017 - what to schedule our DVR for or not (did you know there's a show called Powerless debuting Feb 2? Neither did we!) PLUS: We're going to be joined by Buddy Scalera, former Deadpool scribe and creator of Comic Book School talking craft [...]
We play "Fact or Fiction" with No Angel scribe Eric Palicki as we chat about his new hit comic book co-written by Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. actress Adrianne Palicki PLUS: We continue our look at the most anticipated films shows and comics for 2017 including Guardians 2, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man: Homecoming and more! Listen on SoundCloud: [...]
Secrets of the Sire turns 50! We welcome guest co-host, Joe Mulvey (SCAM, Mummys All Right) in studio and comic book icon Paul Jenkins via phone to talk his latest After Shock project Alters! PLUS: What chance does Deadpool have of taking home the Golden Globe and we count down or Top 5 Movies To [...]
SoS Podcast Special: We pay tribute to the unmistakable Carrie Fisher – her impact, her legacy and the future of the new Star Wars trilogy. PLUS: We countdown our "Best of the Best" 2016 Edition: Rogue One! Deadpool! Suicide Squad! Civil War! Westworld! Batman V Superman and More! Listen on SoundCloud: Download our Podcast: iTunes Google [...]
Love it or shove it? We give you OUR take on Star Wars: Rogue One vs Force Awakens. Which movie is better? My response may surprise you. PLUS: Writer Alex Segura from ARCHIE COMICS drops by to talk about his crime novels and the future of Riverdale's favorite resident Listen on SoundCloud: About Our Guest: [...]
On the latest Secrets of the Sire Podcast we welcome Warren Simons from Valiant Comics to talk about the X-O Manowar & Harbinger relaunches & the future direction of the company. PLUS: Deadpool was nominated for a Golden Globe! Wha? Really? That can't be right... Listen on SoundCloud: About Our Guest: Warren Simons is the [...]
On the latest Secrets of the Sire Podcast we talk Westworld season finale – Is this show the next Game of Thrones or will it suffer a True Detective like Season 2 fate? PLUS: We welcome Jason Powell author of the definitive Chris Claremont/X-Men book and break down his epic 18 year run on the [...]
We welcome Creative Beast Studio 's David Silva to discuss action figures, godzilla and his successfully funded Kickstarter for Beasts of the Mezosoic! PLUS: What does the new X-Men Blue & Gold comic book launch mean for Marvel Studios? Are the wheels in motion for a Marvel/Fox crossover? Listen on SoundCloud: About This Week's Guest: [...]
Where does Margot Robbie land on our Top Ten Pop Culture Goodies of 2016 we're thankful for? Listen to our latest podcast to find out! Plus: Actor Christopher T. Wood joins us to talk about his new film "Time To Kill" and following your Hollywood dream. Listen on SoundCloud: About This Week's Guest: Christopher T. [...]
We break down the latest Star Wars project: Star Wars: Rogue One and ask the question is too much Star Wars a good thing? Plus: Marvel's Inhumans: Did Agents of SHIELD ruin the new TV show/IMAX experience before it ever gets off the ground? Listen on SoundCloud: About This Week's Guest: "It Came From The [...]
Election2016 got you down? We welcomed Project TriForce on to talk the best Video Game merch coming for the holidays: Gears of War, Batman: Arkham Origins, Assasin's Creed and more! Oh, and we talked about the election. Duh. Listen on SoundCloud: About This Week's Guest: TriForce Sales, LLC based in New York, NY is a [...]
On the latest episode of Secrets of the Sire we welcome Political Cartoonist Randy Bish to talk the greatest pop culture reality show on the planet: Election 2016! Will we actually vote Trump into office?? PLUS: Deadpool 2 is in big trouble! We break down their directorial woes. And why the fate of the MCU [...]
On this week's episode of Secrets of the Sire we go FULL Walking Dead! The Walking Dead Season 7 Premiere was rife with violence and death but did it go over the top? Or was it merely being faithful to the comic book? We discuss with Rus Wooton, part of the Walking Dead comic book [...]
On this week's episode of Secrets of the Sire: We talk Entertainment Weekly's #SuperHeroPowerList and how they got it all wrong! PLUS: We welcome Walking Dead's letterer Rus Wooton on to talk about working on the popular comic book series and the most anticipated upcoming season premiere on television! Who lives? Who dies? Find out [...]
On this week's episode of Secrets of the Sire: Is the Power Rangers movie the next Batman V Superman? Has it jumped the shark already by going too dark? A great article on The Guardian poses that exact question: "There is something quite off-kilter about the idea of a Power Rangers movie with a budget [...]
We broadcast LIVE from the ComixTribe Booth at New York Comic Con 2016. We talk the show itself and give you insight into all the cool stuff happening around the show As always you can listen above or download us on iTunes and now Google Play as well! Or check out the show any podcasting [...]
On this week's episode of Secrets of the Sire We talk Luke Cage - has Marvel gone too far with sex and violence? PLUS: Daniel Leister talks his new Kickstarter Werewolf Run, we dissect Tim Burton's buffoonery, Wolverine 3 gets a title, we preview New York ComicCon and Ben Freakin' Affleck! All On The Latest [...]
On this week's episode of Secrets of the Sire we let YOU decide the BEST DC TV Show on the air today. It came down to Arrow vs Flash vs Gotham vs Supergirl (with Legends of Tomorrow thrown in for good measure) PLUS: With New York Comic Con around the corner we ask: Has the [...]
SoS Ep 36: We give our post mortem on Emmys 2016! Game of Thrones won big but why'd the actors get snubbed? Why is Transparent a comedy? And who the heck watches Bloodlines anyway? PLUS: MAJOR Harley Quinn movie and TV news! And we continue our "Best of the Best" debate as we pit Daredevil [...]
SoS Ep 35: Pop Culture Throwdown! We kick off our "Best of the Best" in Pop Culture TV with 3 fans trying to convince me to watch their show: Stranger Things, Doctor Who or Archer. See who wins out! Plus: Batman V Superman Easter Eggs, South Park & More! BONUS: Secrets of the Sire want [...]
On this week's SoS podcast we dish on what we know about Marvel's upcoming Doctor Strange flick and the casting controversy surrounding Tilda Swinton! PLUS: Supergirl's Tyler Hoechen takes a shot at Zack Snyder and we welcome ArtistaCon's Chris Kotsakis, Enrico Botta and writer Mark Poulton on to discuss this all-new, all-different ComicCon celebrating the [...]
This week on Secrets of the Sire podcast Episode 33: Who will be the victim at the end of Negan's bat in Walking Dead? Which TV Universe are you looking forward to the most, Marvel or DC? Will Riverdale Flop? Join us for our Fall TV Preview! BONUS: Secrets of the Sire want to thank [...]
On the latest episode of Secrets of the Sire radio show & podcast we talk Spider-Man: Homecoming and the controversial casting of Disney child star Zendaya as Mary Jane Watson. Has "race swapping" become an issue in comic book movies? Or is there a larger agenda at play that could result in the downfall of [...]
On the latest episode of Secrets of the Sire radio show & podcast we breakdown 5 signs of HOPE for DC following Suicide Squad. Plus: Deadpool 2 Casting News, George Takei Controversy revisited and we welcome Vince Hernandez from ASPEN COMICS on the show to talk the Aspen Universe: Revelations and breaking into comics! All [...]
On the latest Secrets of the Sire #Podcast: We break down the aftermath of Suicide Squad's record breaking opening. How can a movie that took in $135M still end up a flop? We discuss! PLUS: We welcomed Bubba The Redneck Werewolf creator Mitch Hyman on the show to talk about his movie, the indie comic [...]
On the latest Secrets of the Sire #Podcast: The moment of truth is here for DC's much hyped bad-guy superhero flick Suicide Squad. But with the reviews in from critics, it's sounding more Batman V Superman than Deadpool. We discuss that and more with Human Echoes Podcast's own Tony Southcotte! Check out an excerpt from [...]
We give you our thoughts on the winners and losers of ComicCon 2016 including the brand new Justice League, Wonder Woman and Suicide Squad trailers that debuted at the show. PLUS: We interview actor Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael about their rock and roll band! Check out an excerpt from the podcast: Kevin Bacon [...]
On the latest episode of the Secrets of the Sire radio show and podcast: We are coming at you LIVE from San Diego ComicCon 2016. Broadcasting from the Zenescope Booth during Wednesday Preview night we spoke with Co-Publishers Ralph Tedesco and Joe Brusha on their new SyFy series Van Helsing, their new comic book Evil [...]
On the latest episode of the Secrets of the Sire radio show and podcast: Marvel kills major character, Ghostbusters is so-so (which makes you sexist) and we welcome BOOM! Studios to the show: Secrets of the Sire Radio Show and Podcast to give their San Diego ComicCon preview. PLUS: We cover the George Takei controversy [...]
On the latest episode of the Secrets of the Sire radio show and podcast: Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, will be replaced by a 15-year old black female named Riri Williams. Making the new Iron Man, uh, a woman. And a minority at that. Is this forced diversity again? Or merely the makings of the [...]
This week on Secrets of the Sire: With word that 20th Century Fox has "talked" about teaming up with Marvel Studios, we broke down our top Marvel/Fox crossovers we wanted to see including Deadpool/Spidey! But can an R-Rated character exist in a PG Universe? Plus! We went spinning the racks on the rumors that Keanu [...]
This week on Secrets of the Sire: With the blood still drying from Sunday night’s “Battle of the Bastards” we dove head first into the epic battle, the satisfying end of a hated character and what's to come in the upcoming Game of Thrones Season Finale. And we send off one of my favs: Wun [...]
This week on Secrets of the Sire we dove head first into Kickstarter for Comics craze with Mummy's Always Right creator Joe Mulvey. But first we posed the question: Can James Wan "conjure" up a cool Aquaman? Fresh off the heels of the box office smash that is Conjuring 2, Wan talked to UpRoxx about [...]
I give you the behind-the-scenes of my wacky week that started at Wizard World Philadelphia, found me joining Ramona Singer, star of the Real Housewives Of New York, at Bravo Studios and finished up with Gabe Yocum, writer at Double Take Comics giving us the lowdown on Bill Jemas' new comic book company! Check out [...]
What better way to celebrate Memorial Day than by making Captain America a Nazi? Or as many keyboard muscles bound internet thugs like to believe, Nick Spencer’s decision to make Captain America a Nazi. But is it as controversial as people think? And if it's a gimmick - is that such a bad thing if [...]
Captain America's had quite the week! On our latest episode of Secrets of the Sire we welcomed Social Media expert Brian Bish to discuss the impact hashtag campaigns like #GiveCaptainAmericaABoyfriend and #GiveElsaAGirlfriend are having on our movies. Check out an excerpt from the podcast: "Which brings us to the latest movement on full display for [...]
Ben Affleck & Geoff Johns now have prominent roles at the top of DC Films. But after ‘Batman V Superman’ bombed, can this Dynamic Duo undo the damage Zack Snyder has wrought? Or will Suicide Squad crash and burn come August? As always you can listen above or download us on iTunes and now Google [...]
We break down Captain America: Civil War. We give our Spoiler-Free review - is this the best Marvelverse movie of all time? Where does Civil War rank among the Marvel movies to date? And how does it compare to DC's Batman v Superman? Is Civil War THAT much better? And what's the one common flaw [...]
Captain America: Civil War is upon us! Are you #teamcap? Or #teamironman? Did you know you're probably on the wrong side no matter what? That's because Marvel royally screwed up the politics in the original Civil War. We dove into all of that, described how the movie universe got it right and gave our predictions [...]
Is the DC Movie Universe as far away from competing with Marvel as some people think? Or will Suicide Squad lead DC out of the rear view and into the forefront. We discussed Civil War V DC Universe, the new Tomb Raider and we introduced the new "Spinning The Racks" segment in our latest episode [...]
In our latest episode of Secrets of the Sire we discussed Prince's death and the impact artists have on the world. Then we opened up the Print Vs. Digital comics debate to the floor. How long until Digital Comics completely overtakes the market and comic book stores are a thing of the past? We welcome [...]
What a wacky movie world we live in! MIB 23, the rumored Men In Black, 21 Jump Street crossover is official. Yeah, it's one thing to have something like say Civil War crossing their characters but has every studio gone mad?? Sigh...is this even more ramifications from DC's movie strategy that includes Batman V Superman, [...]
After the poor reception from critics and fans alike for Batman v Superman do you have any faith left in the DC Movie Universe? That simple question launched a heated debate from both sides of the coin! As always you can listen above or download us on iTunes or any podcasting app on your iOS [...]
Batman v Superman steamrolled into theaters this past weekend to record breaking Easter sales. But does it translate to into sales for comic book stores and other distribution platforms? And more importantly, does it equal more fans of comic books - the source material for these films? Plus, we announce the winner of the Comic [...]
We talk #BatmanVSuperman with the gang from @BadCoyoteFunky and the dreaded trend of movie trailers giving away the whole dang movie! Plus, we announce the winner of the Superman Film Franchise bracket in our March Madness Franchise Final Four. next up? Vote in our X-Men Bracket as we countdown to our final four! https://twitter.com/Michael_Dolce/status/713763554843836417 [...]
Spider-Man has arrived! ...in the Marvel Universe that is. So what better way to break down the deal than with Transmedia guru Jeff Gomez of Starlight Runner Entertainment? He chats Spider-Man in the Civil War trailer, his work on the Amazing Spider-Man and Men In Black films and the concept of shared universes in TV [...]
We welcome Zenescope's Ralph Tedesco as he gives us the inside scoop on what it takes to bring a comic book creation to the big (and small) screen. Plus we debate which Batman director performed best under pressure: Christopher Nolan or Tim Burton as we reveal the winner of the Batman bracket in our March [...]
We introduce the Comic Book Movie March Madness bracket. Each week we'll pit the 4 most popular/best versions of each Batman, Spider-Man, Superman, and X-Men franchises against each other in a weekly poll on our Twitter feed (@Michael_Dolce) starting with the Batman bracket - and leave it in your hands to see which film emerges [...]
Mad Max Is An Oscars 2016 Anomaly...And It Just Might Win We break down the favorites to win the gold statue and are we even allowed to root for any of them because their white? Plus, I have a bone to pick with X-Files creator Chris Carter about the reboot. Click here to listen to [...]
Deadpool made 135M at the box office. We break down WHY. Sure, Secrets of the Sire went on record to predict doom and gloom for the Deadpool movie only to watch it set R-rated box office records. But enough dwelling on the past, listen in as we break down WHY the Deadpool movie killed it [...]
We chat with Pat Shand (Robyn Hood, Charmed) about the path he took to break into comics and get his take on what you should do the same (minus any restraining orders). We also find out some of your favorite creators’ most memorable moments in the biz. As always you can listen above or download [...]
Wanna know what it's like to work for the Big Two? What about taking the plunge to help START your own comic book company? Our guest, editor Mike Marts, can clue us in on both as he's walked both worlds as Executive Editor for the X-Men and Batman lines and has branched out with upstart [...]
Relive one our most popular and controversial topics! Which new comic book movie in 2016 do you think is poised to become the next Guardians of the Galaxy? If you said the Deadpool movie you are absolutely, 100 percent...wrong! You can listen above or download us on iTunes or any podcasting app on your iOS [...]
Our first Secrets of the Sire Podcast available now! Diversity is a hot button topic in Hollywood - most notably the latest online movement #OscarsSoWhite dominating the entertainment headlines. But are the politics behind the scenes actually taking away from the movies themselves? And is it the moviegoers responsibility to care? Click here to listen [...]