Sunday, December 14, 2014

Episode 130: The Great Morrison Debate (or: how Paul learned to stop worrying and admit he's confused)


PAUL! ALLEN! JEB! They're back and they're fightin mad as they duke it out over the merits of Multiversity!

They talk about some other stuff too, but really we recorded this ages ago and I'm just getting around to throwing it up. Here are some keywords we MIGHT have mentioned. Star Wars Marvel Dr Strange Cumberbatch Furries Weird stuff Paul in a dress transgender Tumblr Politics Comedy(?) Jonesy needs our help etc. etc.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Episode 129: The Day Before Thanksgiving


AC is back and this week we brought along a (returning) guest host, Mark Matzke, and his son Andy. We review a bunch of different stuff such as comics and maybe a movie? I can't remember. We recorded this days ago.

Anyway, we probably talked about Batman at some point or Star Wars or the Hobbit or Mario Kart or something. Yeah thats it.

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Monday, November 17, 2014

Episode 128: The Marvel Movies are Coming!


Allen and Seth are joined by Mark Matzke for this episode! They talk about the upcoming barrage of Marvel movies (black panther! Dr. Strange! Civil War! Infinity Gauntlet! etc.) and then review a variety of things.

Mark talks about the Hobbit trailer... then Allen and Seth talk about some other stuff.

Anyway, if you like comics, movies or trailers this is the episode for you!

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

TARDIS Time #9: Death in Heaven

Welcome back to, TARDIS Time: The Doctor Who Podcast, brought to you by the Ancillary Character's Podcasting Network. This week, Paul and Allen put all their chips on the table as they discuss the final episode of Season 8, the big(ish) finale, Death in Heaven. Will all of our questions be answered? How will Peter Capaldi's first finale as The Doctor live on as one of the truly great finales? What of Clara and the Master/Missy? Will the fellas be allured by this episode, as they have much of the season so far? There's only one way to learn all this and more, and that's to give it a listen...

 

 

How did you feel about the finale? Let us know on twitter: @AncillaryTweets, @jollygreen05, @kallenboone. Or better yet, send us a letter: ancillarycharacters@gmail.com. And never forget... We love you.


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Saturday, November 8, 2014

TARDIS Time #8: Dark Water


Welcome back to TARDIS Time, a unique Doctor Who podcast from the Ancillary Character's Podcasting Network! On this week's show, we welcome guest host John Berry (@fourgiven93) to help us discuss our thoughts on Episode 11: Dark Water. Paul and Allen bare all of their thoughts on part one of the two-part finale to Peter Capaldi's first season as The Doctor. A great tragedy strikes in the life of Clara Oswald. Just how far is she willing to go to get what she wants? Or rather, how far will the Doctor let her go? Has Steven Moffat struck gold again? Tune in to find out!

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

TARDIS Time #7: In The Forest of the Night


What are those sounds in your ears? Why, those are the dulcet tones of one Allen Boone and one Paul Shirley, the hosts of the AC Network Podcast: TARDIS Time! The fellas take their time this week and talk all about Doctor Who S08, E10: In the Forest of the Night. The question: what happens when the Doctor lands in the middle of London to find that the entire city has been taken over by thick forest over night? But no, not the city, not the country, but the entire World has grown greenery to cover the face of the planet in the span of one night! What nefarious force has caused this? Can the Doctor figure it out and save or the day? Tune in for our coveted commentary, as well as some qualms? What's that?? Negativity towards Doctor Who????

Send us YOUR thoughts! ancillarycharacters@gmail.com. As usual, you can find us on Twitter: @AncillaryTweets, @jollygreen05, @kallenboone. And if you REALLY wanna do us a favor, hit us up on the iTunes store and write us a review! Thanks guys.


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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Episode 127: Death of Wolverine


In this episode the guys talk about Wolverine dying like a PUNK! 

They also have some news to discuss and they review some stuff.

Thanks.

Bye.


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Thursday, October 23, 2014

TARDIS Time #6: Flatline


What time is it? Time for Paul and Allen to tell you all about the latest episode of Doctor Who, Series 8. How will Moffat and friends craft thisstory of Clara and the Doctor's rocky relationship? What happens when The Doctor is trapped inside his TARDIS, and Clara has to take on the role as savior of all of time and space? And speaking of the TARDIS, since when is it purse-size? The words "Bigger on the inside" have never been so true!

Love Doctor Who? Like the show? Let us know! ancillarycharacters@gmail.com. You can also find us on twitter: @AncillaryTweets, @jollygreen05, and @kallenboone.


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Monday, October 20, 2014

Episode 126: Simply the Best


You saw it in the title. The BEST podcast about comics by some guys from Ohio, North Carolina and Kentucky is back!

We review a bunch of stuff and Paul rambles about some news that people may or may not care about. 

That does it.

Thanks for listening!


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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

TARDIS Time #5: Kill the Moon & Mummy on the Orient Express


Do you have the time? I do... it's TARDIS Time! Welcome back to our fifth episode, where Paul and Allen discuss the last two episodes of Doctor Who: Episode 7: Kill the Moon, and Episode 8: Mummy on the Orient Express. Listen to our reactions as we cover Clara's unfriendly outburst, and the topsy-turvy turns series 8 has taken over the last two eps! This season is a doozy, and we're here to discuss it LIVE!

Send us a letter, do you like the show? Should we keep it coming, perhaps even after the conclusion of series 8?? ancillarycharacters@gmail.com. Also on twitter, @AncillaryTweets, @jollygreen05, and @kallenboone. We love you.


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Monday, October 6, 2014

Episode 125: Gotham and More


Hey ladies and gents! Welcome to the Ancillary Character's Podcast, the podcast of the website, www.ancillarycharacters.com! On tonight's show, Paul and Allen hold the reigns while Seth is on sabatical in the Netherlands. The dynamic duo bring you their thoughts on comics and television LIVE! Tune in for our reactions to the first two episodes of the new FOX series: Gotham, as well as IDW's TMNT, Multiversity #2, and more!

Like the show? LOVE the show?? Write us a review on iTunes! Also, send your letters to ancillarycharacters@gmail.com to achieve instant fame. You can also interact with us on Twitter @AncillaryTweets. Hugs and kisses.


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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

TARDIS Time #4: The Caretaker


What time is it, you ask? It's TARDIS Time! Welcome to Episode 4 of the Doctor Who podcast TARDIS Time, brought to you by the Ancillary Character's Podcasting Network. This week, Paul and Allen break down the very character-driven 6th episode of Doctor Who, Series 8: "The Caretaker." If you ever wondered if the Doctor would make a very good custodian, then this is your lucky day. 

In "The Caretaker," the Doctor goes deep undercover at Clara's place of business: Coal Hill School. He poses as a normal, human caretaker in an attempt to keep himself disguised as he searches the premises for a foreign presence in the form of a deadly robot: the 

Paul and Allen bring their thoughts and predications right to your ears in our fourth episode. How are you liking the show so far? Let us know at: ancillarycharacters@gmail.com. And, of course, on Twitter: @AncillaryTweets, @jollygreen05, and @kallenboone. Enjoy!


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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Episode 124: Flashpoint #FlashMonth


The Summer of Johns/Flash Month come to an end with our review of Flashpoint! How did we feel about it? Listen!

Oh there's some other stuff too. 

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Letters to ancillarycharacters@gmail.com.

G'day, mate!


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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

TARDIS Time #3: Time Heist


Hello Whovians! Welcome back for our Third episode of the All New TARDIS Time Podcast, from the Ancillary Characters' Network! This week, Paul and Allen bring you their thoughts live on the Doctor Who, Series 8, Episode 5: Time Heist.

In episode 5, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) and Clara are dropped into the middle of a heist full of mystery: what are they trying to steal? Who is the Architect? And why did they agree to have their memories of these things erased?? Paul and Allen are here to answer all of those questions and more!

Questions? Comments? Send us a letter: ancillarycharacters@gmail.com, just title the letter "TARDIS Time." You can also find us on Twitter: @AncillaryTweets, @jollygreen05, and @kallenboone.


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Monday, September 22, 2014

Episode 123: Road to Flashpoint #FlashMonth


We're back with ANOTHER Flash episode! This time we talk Johns/Manapul's short lived run.

First, Paul gives some news.

Then we review the book. That is all.

If you liked the show please leave us a rating/review on itunes and thanks for listening!


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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

TARDIS Time #2: Listen


Hello Whovians! Welcome back for our second episode of the All New TARDIS Time Podcast, from the Ancillary Characters' Network! This week, Paul and Allen skip all the pleasantries and get right down to business discussing Doctor Who Season 8, Episode 4: "Listen" by Steven Moffatt.

In this episode, the Doctor presents a question that we never thought to ask: who is listening when we talk aloud to ourselves? If no one is listening, why do we do that? What if nature has created an evolved form that has perfected the art of hiding? Tune in for our thoughts on what we believe to be (Spoilers) the best episode of this season so far!


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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Episode 122: Flash Rebirth #FlashMonth


We're experiencing a Rebirth of our own right alongside Barry Allen on episode 122 as #FlashMonth rolls on!

First we dig into some late-breaking news!

Then we get into the story that brought Barry back to the DCU. Written by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver, Flash Rebirth is a seminal moment in Flash history. But did we like it? Listen to find out.

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Thanks for listening!


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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

TARDIS Time #1: Peter Capaldi and the Robots of Sherwood


Welcome to the very FIRST episode of our new mini-show, TARDIS Time! That's right, Paul and Allen are finally doing that Doctor Who show they've always dreamed of, right here as part of the Ancillary Character's Podcasting Network.

Each week, we will be reviewing the new episode of Doctor Who: Series 8. On this, the first episode, the fellas give you their thoughts on the season so far, as well as an in depth review of the third episode of the season, "Robots of Sherwood," written by Mark Gatiss. What do Allen and Paul think of this new Doctor, Peter Capaldi? And what of Clara? Can he join Matt Smith and David Tennant in our hearts?

 

We hope that you enjoy our first episode, as as usual, we desire your feedback. Let us know your thoughts on the season so far, and on our show so far! ancillarycharacters@gmail.com. You can also visit the website at www.ancillarycharacters.com. Review us on iTunes! And, of course, find us on twitter @AncillaryTweets


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Sunday, September 7, 2014

Episode 121: Blitz #FlashMonth


Our month long celebration of The Flash kicks off with "Blitz" by Johns and Kolins! 

And, that's really all there is to it. We talk a lot about how great this story is and about how awesome Wally was and... well, you'll have to listen.

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Monday, September 1, 2014

Episode 120: Dr. Who and Superman 34


Just in time for labor day to end, here is episode 34! 

We talk about Dr. Who, TMNT: Turtles in Time, Superman 34, The Flash 34, and Batman and Two Face.

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Episode 119: Avengers "The Search for She-Hulk" #summerofJohns


Geoff Johns once wrote Marvel's premier title, and this week we dig into it. And some other things in episode 119.

But first, the news. We talk about some things that Paul grabbed at the last minute off of Bleeding Cool.

Then the Summer of Johns comes to a screeching halt as we talk about the Avengers story arc, The Search for She-Hulk. We also reviewed some other stuff.

If you liked the show review it on iTunes, eh? Or send us a letter to ancillarycharacters@gmail.com. Or follow us on Twitter @ancillarytweets. That about does it for this week. Peace!



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Sunday, August 17, 2014

Episode 118: Turtle Power!


Allen! Paul! That other guy! Together they dig into Michael Bays Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles... and other stuff!

During the take it or leave it they talk about the latest, hotest breaking news.

Then during take it or leave it they talk about some comics and Seth reviews a PBS documentary series from 5 years ago.

Anyway, if you liked the show please leave us a rating/review on iTunes. Also, our email address is AWOL so send your letters to ancillarycharacters@gmail.com! Find us on Twitter @ancillarytweets!


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Sunday, August 10, 2014

Episode 117: Justice Society of America #SummerofJohns


This one is loaded with nerdery but Guardians of the Galaxy and Justice Society get the most attention as the #summerofJohns marches on!

There's an intro. 

There's some music.

There's some talking.

More music.

More talking... this time about Guardians of the Galaxy and Geoff Johns' Justice Society of America story, "The Next Age".

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Saturday, August 2, 2014

Episode 116: AC Knights


Allen and Seth are bringing you all the LATEST, HOTTEST, BREAKING news from SDCC! Or possibly not...

They do break down some of the stories from the con such as the new Wonder Woman and the Batman VS Superman footage and such.

Then they review a bunch of books.

Then they went to bed.

To find us online visit ancillarycharacters.com or facebook.com/ancillarycharacters or Tweet us @ancillarytweets.

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Peace out.


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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Episode 115: Teen Titans - The Future is Now #summerofJohns


115 is here! We talked about another seminal Geoff Johns story. You should listen! 

Anyway, it's a pretty standard show. We talked about some comic and movie related topics during Whats Up With Paul. 

Then we reviewed yet another seminal Geoff Johns story, The Future is Now. 

And that's really all there is. Man do we love just getting together to talk about stuff we dig together. Really. We  appreciate your listening but, frankly, we'd do this even if no one listened. Its like therapy at this point. 

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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Episode 114: Transformers Age of Extinction


The perfect way to start off your work week! Allen, Paul and Seth talking about comics and Transformers in Episode 114!

Before they get to the Transformers stuff they talk about some random topics that Paul chose.

Then they review a bunch of stuff in Take it or Leave it. I'd tell you exactly what but, frankly, it's late and I'm tired.

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Saturday, July 5, 2014

Episode 113: Superman: Last Son #summerofJohns


In episode 113 the fellas discuss Godzilla dung, the new Pacific Rim movie and Geoff Johns' Last Son! Listen! Share! Love...

They start the show off by reading a letter from former guest host, Mark Matzke. This leads to the whole Godzilla poop thing...

Then they get into the What's Up With Paul segment which includes some talk about the new Pacific Rim movie and cartoon series.

Then the meat of the show. They discuss the somewhat underappreciated gem that is Superman: Last Son by Johns, Richard Donner, and Adam Kubert. How important is it to the legacy of Superman? Find out.

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Thanks for listening!


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Sunday, June 29, 2014

Episode 112: Infinite Crisis - #summerofJohns


The Summer of Johns kicks into high gear with our group reviews of Infinite Crisis, Superman 32, and Justice League!!!

But first, we read a letter from Andrew with some revealing details about his short shorts.

Then Paul introduces us to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trailer.

And finally... Infinite Crisis. Do we still like it? Love it? Find out.

We also talk about Geoff Johns/John Romita Jr.'s Superman 32 and the latest issue of Justice League, which we heartily endorse during a post-show water cooler discussion... stay tuned through the outro for that.

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Our next #summerofJohns reading is Action Comics' Last Son story by Johns/Donner/Kubert.


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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Episode 111: Original Sin #4


It's summer! Celebrate with us as we take off our shirts and parade around the beach waving comic books in the air!

Nah, not really. 

Instead, in this episode Allen, Ethan and Seth talk over a letter from Paul and then hop into the Take it or Leave it before you can bat an eye.

No I'm not recapping the books... because that would spoil it for you. And I'm lazy.

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Don't forget to send us letters at ancillarycharacters.com and rate and review us on iTunes!


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Saturday, June 14, 2014

Episode 110: Legion of 3 Worlds


The #summerofJohns is underway as the boys team up to review Legion of 3 Worlds! 

There's some other stuff going on too...

Anyway, find us on the web at ancillarycharacters.com or on twitter @ancillarytweets or on Facebook.com/ancillarycharacters. Letters go to letters@ancillarycharacters.com and don't forget to rate/review us on iTunes!


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Saturday, June 7, 2014

Episode 109: Return of the Flying Saucer-Bros


Just the two of us. You and I. Paul and Seth unite to talk about a mass amount of comics in this one.

But first they dip into a letter sent by listener, Andrew or @adcustom. They talk about regret. We all have some of those. I know I do...

Anyway, then they start off the long-running What's Up With Seth segment by talking about the Star Wars spin-offs, and who is directing them. They also talk about a Dr Strange movie and some other garbage.

Then they get into some comic reviews. Together, as one they review Original Sin 3, The Wake 9, and Iron Fist 1. It's beautiful. Then they sail through a fistful of reviews before entering their spaceship of love and soaring off into the cosmos, arm in arm. Hand in hand. 

Find them on twitter @jollygreen05 and @sethbreedslove or the group account @ancillarytweets. They also have an instagram... run by Ethan. Beware... Send letters to letters@ancillarycharacters.com and find them online @ancillarycharacters.com. They also have a Facebook and probably a myspace and a linkdin and whatever else you kids have going on now ya rascals.


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Sunday, June 1, 2014

Episode 108: Days of Future Past


This week the guys discuss the hot new Hugh Jackman movie, X-Men Days of Future Past!

But first they do some other stuff like read letters, endure another Whats Up With Paul segment and more.

That's all the show notes I'm down for writing this week. 

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Episode 107: Evil's Not Forever


This time, on Ancillary Characters... Seth is away, and the guys are lettin' it all hang out.

Paul, Allen, and Ethan discuss everything from Spanish Art to those crazy Google image searches. In What's Up with Paul, he tries to keep the show on the rails, only to disover that, even with Seth out of the picture, this segment will never be anything more than "What's Up with these guys trolling Paul into a corner?"

In Take It or Leave It, the boys review (and spoil) Forever Evil #7, so if you haven't read it yet, you might oughta just save this one for later. But if you have, join us as we shower it with... love? Also, we actually manage to present an entirely comics based TIoLI segment! Who knew we still had it in us?

Thoughts? Let us know at: letters@ancillarycharacters.com
Also, guys... iTunes reviews. Seriously. We need them.


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Sunday, May 18, 2014

Episode 106: Godzilla


Run for your lives! The Ancillary Characters return to talk about the mother of all Monster movies, Godzilla. 

 

But first they have to survive Paul's latest What's Up With Paul. He asks them what they think of the long Flash trailer and the photo of Ben Affleck as Batman and some other stuff.

Then they talk about Godzilla with G-Fan writer Mark Matzke, a real-life Godzilla expert. Did they like the movie? Find out!

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PEACE


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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Episode 105: Amazing Spider-Man 2


Hot diggity! These swell fellas you know as the Ancillary Characters just put out their keen episode all about Amazing Spider-Man 2! 

On the plus side these show notes are going to be a breeze to write.

There's a letter at the start of the show from listener Mark Matzke about the Ohio Bigfoot Conference.

The what's up with Paul segment is stimulating as always. I've completely forgotten what it was about...

Moving on to the Take it or Leave it, which is entirely devoted to Amazing Spider-Man 2. Dig it.

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That about wraps 'er up. Peace.


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Saturday, May 3, 2014

Episode 104: Free Comic Book Day


The gang is all here! 

...except Paul. In episode 104 we return from our fabulous Free Comic Book Day experiences to review some of the books we picked up.

We talk about DC's Future's End as well as a handful of other titles.

Then Allen reviews a Johnny Depp movie.

Then we talk about Zack Snyder's Justice League movie and the recent changes to the ComiXology Apple device apps.

Seth recounts his adventures at the Ohio Bigfoot Conference as well...

If you liked the show why not check out our site? Ancillarycharacters.com or visit facebook.com/ancillarycharacters or find us on Twitter @ancillarytweets. Also, send us a letter to letters@ancillarycharacters.com!

Thanks for listening!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Episode 103: Amazon Nightmares


This episode is interesting in that it features a variety of scintillating topics. You'll know them when you hear them. 

As usual there is a smorgasbord of off-topic nonsense such as the use of the phrase "coons age" and some other stuff. We got letters from three of our wonderful listeners this week which allowed for some really fun discussion points. 

During What's Up With Paul we talked about...

Grant Morrison's Multiversity
Cyborg in Man of Steel
Amazon/ComiXology

Then Take it or Leave it...

Paul reviews Batman Eternal 1
Ethan reviews some Halo movie
Allen reviews Original Sin 0
Seth reviews a recent episode of Arrow

Then the show ends

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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Episode 102: Palling Around with Pennooch


Wow. A lot going on here. Movie trailers, talk of Clooney-butt, a diatribe about Robin in the new 52, oh, and @pennooch.

Before it all gets started we have our longest introduction ever. Pennooch talks about his side gigs and then we all talk about our summer plans. Possibly the greatest devised topic of all time there. Summer plans. Who comes up with this crap? 

During the news we talk about the new X-Men Days of Future Past trailer, the just-announced return of (a) Robin to the Bat family, and the upcoming DC weekly series'... of which there are three. Like anyone cares.

During the take it or leave it

Pennooch reviews Ghost Rider #1

Ethan reviews The American

Allen reviews Welcome to Nightvale (a podcast)

Seth reviews The Wake #7

Then they're done.

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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Episode 101: Captain America: The Winter Soldier


Your four favorite star-spangled podcast hosts return to talk about Captain America: The Winter Soldier! The movie and comic! 

But first they read your... wait, nope. No letters.

Then they go to the What's Up With Paul segment! What's up with Paul this week, you ask! No one remembers.

Then they review Captain America: The Winter Soldier... the film and the Ed Brubaker 14 issue story arc that introduced the new take on a classic character to the Marvel Universe. How did they feel about it all these years later? Find out!

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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Episode 100.3: Smallville: Absolute Justice


The 100th episode closes out in spectacular fashion with Jonesy and Dale essentially hosting a discussion of Smallville, beards and other stuff!

Dale starts this one off by introducing listeners to the "fact" that he and Jonesy have been the real reason for AC's success. Well, the jokes on them because this show is far from a success! AHA!

Anyway, we talk about Smallville in this segment and beards, and food and other stuff. It was recorded very late at night.

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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Episode 100.2: The Princess Bride


The party just keeps on going as @adcustom joins the gang to talk The Princess Bride and why he picked that handle...

First, we read a legendarily epic letter courtesy of Dave Finn, our resident Aussie. He's also known for his mean Crocodile Dundee impersonation so give him a round of applause.

We also dip into a rather lengthy What's Up With Paul segment but we kept getting knocked off target by diatribes. Like when Andrew and Seth argue about whether or not Pixar is making too many sequels for twenty minutes...

And then we review The Princess Bride. A cinema classic, gloreously dissected by your favorite talk show hosts and the guy who does Polycomics Book Club.

If you liked this episode check out all the others we've done. There are actually more than just 100... Oh and see us on the web at ancillarycharacters.com or facebook.com/ancillarycharacters or on Twitter @ancillarytweets.

Letters to letters@ancillarycharacters.com and, obviously, ratings/reviews on iTunes help us out.


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Saturday, March 29, 2014

Episode 100.1: Final Crisis


It's finally here. 100 glorious episodes. We celebrate with Grant Morrison's Final Crisis!

But first, join us as we walk down memory lane with your letters and voicemails in tow. Allen, Ethan, Paul and Seth discuss the stories history of AC and read what you've thought of the last two years of our little podcast.

Then we cut to brass tacks and review Grant Morrison's Final Crisis. Did we love it?... still? Does Allen still hate it? Find out!

Part 2 of this episode will be coming SOON, followed next week by part 3. 

Don't forget to find us on the web at ancillarycharacters.com or on twitter @ancillarytweets or on facebook.com/ancillarycharacters! Send us letters to letters@ancillarycharacters.com or call us at BEG-CHUM-SIC. 

Thanks for listening!


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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Episode 99: Comic Book Fatigue


Don Garvey joins the gang to help them work through a case of comic book fatigue in episode 99.

Allen, Don, Ethan, Paul and Seth read a couple letters about DC television properties, and what they read outside of the comics medium. 

Then they get to the meat of the show. Not literal meat though, because that would be gross. They talk about what happens when you get sick and tired of something you thought you loved. Can you come back to it or is it broken? Find out.

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Saturday, March 15, 2014

Episode 98: The One Before the One Before Episode 100


You like stuff right? Well episode 98 is allllll about stuff. Comics, movies, tv, Paul's retirement. 

This one has it all.

During the introduction the guys discuss the upcoming episode 100 Fiesta. And some other things.

During What's Up With Paul everyone mercilessly picks on Paul. He'll have his revenge. This he vows.

During take it or leave it they review some stuff that I've forgotten.

Find us on the web at ancillarycharacters.com or on facebook.com/ancillarycharacters or on twitter @ancillarytweets.

Send us letters to letters@ancillarycharacters.com or call and leave us a voicemail for the 100th episode 234-248-6742. Don't forget to leave us a rating/review on iTunes.

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Saturday, March 8, 2014

Episode 97: Still Legal in International Waters


Set sail with the Ancillary Characters as they voyage toward episode 100! Episode 97: Still Legal in International Waters.

In this episode there is a lengthy diatribe about cocaine and it's legality in certain south American countries. It's legit though, don't worry, none of us are into drugs or anything haha no really hahahahaha... hehe... hurmmm

Anyway, during Whats Up With Paul we talk about two new trailers (Transformers and Sin City) and some other stuff. Btw, keep your ears peeled for the section in the show where Paul literally tries to quit midway through.

During Take-it-or-Leave-it the Boys team review Forever Evil #6

Allen reviews Winter Soldier #1 

Seth reviews Starlight #1

Paul reviews Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #31

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Episode 96: Dragons and Wizard Women, Oh my!


The march to episode 100 is on! Paul returns to the throes of battle at the turning of the tide in episode 96!

We start out by hearing about Paul's recent romantic weekend away, then we read a letter from listener Joe Crouch. The letters causes Seth to google search something he shouldn't have which leads to nightmares and possible legal ramifications.

During Whats up With Paul they talk about some random topics of discussion that I've forgotten about because it's 8 am and my dog had me up at, like, 4 because she needed to poop and seriously does anyone read this thing? I could literally write anything. We talked about the enviroment and the melting polar ice caps or something equally nonsensical like talking birds or dancing panda bears.

During take it or leave it 

Allen reviews a funeral he recently attended

Ethan reviews the weird stain on the passenger seat of his car that mysteriously appeared roughly two weeks ago

Paul reviews a pair of pants he once saw on an oddly shaped manaquin (sp?) at the mall when he was 13

Seth reviews dirt

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Sunday, February 23, 2014

Episode 95: Paul is Gone Gone Gone


Once upon a time, before episode 95, there were 4 hosts of this podcast. Those days are over...

...for now. 

Join Allen, Ethan, and Seth as they host a Paul-less episode full of insanity. They ignore the usual format to instead do an episode that is essentially one, long Whats-Up-With-Paul. They talk about what could get them back into comics, the new Guardians of the Galaxy trailer, the new X-Men film costumes, local comic shop misadventures, and more. Much more.

They also recieve some letters from Don Garvey and David Finn. Want to see your name up in lights in our shownotes that no one reads too? Send us a letter to letters@ancillarycharacters.com!

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Episode 94: The Romance Episode


Love is in the air as the boys light some candles and turn on the sax music for episode 94...

This is the episode for couples. Or singles. Or anyone who loves love. 

During the intro the boys talk about Allen's latest brush with death and read and discuss a letters from Polycomic Book Club's very own Andrew or @adcustom. 

During Whats up With Paul they talk about a bunch of inconsequential stuff that no one paid attention to because they were tweeting or petting their beloved canine. 

During take-it-or-leave it

Allen reviewed an Ingrid Michaelson song... yes.

Ethan reviewed the Lego Movie which has nothing to do with the theme of the show because that's the type of stuff he does guys he does not listen to us when we tell him what the show is about we've tried but he's a loose and slightly crazy cannon.

Paul reviewed a webcomic whose name I've forgotten.

Seth reviewed Superman/Wonder Woman 1-3.

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Sunday, February 9, 2014

Episode 93: Throne of Atlantis


Just like DC, we get knocked down but we get up again... and talk about Forever Evil and Throne of Atlantis.

We'd been needing a good DC-centric show for a while. Something to remind us of why we read comics to begin with. And here it is...

But first, we read a letter from Angie that causes us to reflect on the favorite toys of our youth. G.I. Joe, Lego, TMNT, Jurassic Park... The stuff dreams are made of. Chumbawumba

During Whats up with Paul? we talk about the latest, hottest DC movie news and the Super Bowl trailers for the freshest, dopest jams coming out this summer Chumbawumba.

Then during Take-it-or-Leave-it we talk about Forever Evil 5. Is it good? Great? Awful? Find out.

Finally, we team review the Aquaman-JL crossover event, Throne of Atlantis by Geoff Johns, Paul Pelleiter, and Ivan Reis.

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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Episode 92: The Warriors 3


Episode 92 has arrived! All-New X-Men! The Goldbergs! Creepy Pasta! Michael Bay!

Paul is absent this week but in his absence the boys (Allen, Ethan, Seth) press forward.

During WUWP they discuss the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie costumes.

Then the Take it or Leave it segment.

Ethan reviews the tv show, The Goldbergs.

Allen reviews Creepy Pasta.

Seth reviews All-New X-Men .NOW!

That pretty much wraps it up. Check us out at facebook.com/ancilarycharacters, ancillarycharacters.com, or on twitter @ancillarytweets. Send us your letters to letters@ancillarycharacters.com

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Episode 91: Lizard Man is Not a Minority Characters


Episode 91! Minorities! DC Imploding! Savage Dragon! Powerpuff Girls! and Lizard Men...

This one has a little bit of everything. There is a lengthy discussion about the new J.J. Abrams Star Wars films spurred on by a letter from faithful listener, Angie Alonso. The boys also talk about minorities in comics and changing existing characters to create new minority characters instead of just creating new characters. 

They also review a bunch of stuff.

Paul Reviews the latest issue of Justice League by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis

Seth reviews Lizard Man: The True Story of the Bishopville Monster by Lyle Blackburn

Ethan reviews Savage Dragon 1-7 by Erik Larsen

Allen reviews the new Powerpuff Girls television program

If you like the show (and our new direction) please send us your letters to letters@ ancillarycharacters.com to let us know! Also, we need your ratings/reviews on iTunes! Please give them to us!

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Episode 90: Night Hawks


In all honesty episode 90 hops the rails pretty early on... and you'll love us for it. 

Paul hosts this one and he manages to keep things under control as best as possible. During the "What's Up: With Paul" segment he introduces two topics for everyone to talk about. They're both scintillating.

Then during the take it or leave it segment 

Paul reviews: Superior Spider-Man

Seth Reviews: 10 Million Bigfoot Bounty

Ethan reviews: Night Hawks (a movie from the 80's that no one's ever heard of)

Allen reviews: an Edward Hopper painting and Thor: God of Thunder's most recent arc

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Episode 89: Detective Comics #27


The boys are back in towwwwnnnn... Welcome to the age of the AC POP-CULTURE podcast!

The boys kick off their first regular show since their return by introducing the new format which kicks off with a new segment called "What's Up? - with Paul" OR as they like to call it "What's up with Paul?!?"

Then they get into the good-old-fashioned Take it or Leave It section.

They group review Detective Comics 27 and Forever Evil 5

Ethan reviews Big Trouble in Little China

Allen reviews a DR Who comic from IDW

Paul reviews Amulet volume 1

Seth reviews Manifest Destiny

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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Episode 88: 2013 in Review


Our second annual year end spectacular arrives featuring guest hosts and unrepentant love of comics!

This is our first regularly scheduled episode after our brief vacation so settle in and jot our name down on your calendar every Thursday night from now until one of us quits in anger and the show gets cancelled. 

In this episode we're joined by Jonesy and Dale from the Paperkeg podcast, as well as (finally) Dan - AKA @pennooch.

We go through our best of 2013 before running out of time and shutting the whole thing down in frustration. 

Categories include

Best Writer
Best Artist
Best single issue
Best mini series
Best publisher
Best story arc
Best ongoing

There will be a second part to this episode at a date TBD.

Check us out on the web at ancillarycharacters.com or on facebook.com/ancillarycharacters or on twitter @ancillarytweets. Find Jonesy and Dale on the BookJug and Paperkeg podcasts and Dan in our hearts and minds. 


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