Henchmen of Comics-logo

Henchmen of Comics

Literature

Each week Matt Golden and Alex Eschbach discuss a new comic topic. From their favorite writers, whatever they've been reading or watching, to their favorite characters, every episode talks about something new.

Location:

United States

Description:

Each week Matt Golden and Alex Eschbach discuss a new comic topic. From their favorite writers, whatever they've been reading or watching, to their favorite characters, every episode talks about something new.

Language:

English


Episodes
Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#244 Extraordinary (Hulu)

5/3/2024
Matt & Alex talk about both seasons of Extraordinary on Hulu. If Matt had a superpower in this world it would be to always get all the records he wants on Record Store Day at cost. If Alex had a superpower in this world it would be ensure at least one Sublime song plays on AM radio at least once a day in perpetuity. And they both wish they were given their birth names when they were shapeshifted as cats. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:25:32

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#243 - X-Men '97

4/19/2024
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first six episodes of X-Men '97 on Disney+. Matt thinks the series should focus exclusively on mutant based sports pick-up games, Alex wants to know why a series in the 90s has made zero references to zoot suits, and they both miss the days when television sets were big, unwieldy boxes in immaculate standard definition. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:31:02

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#242 - Invincible - Season 2 - Part 2

4/5/2024
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about part 2 of season 2 of Invincible. Matt is just waiting until Rex Splode gets the spin-off series he's due, Alex goes into great depth about this season like he's never done on a topic before, and they both realize they spoiled the entire series for themselves by reading the comics. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:39:49

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#241 Masters of the Universe: Revolution

3/22/2024
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Masters of the Universe: Revolution. Matt wants to share his Fisto fan-fiction, Alex wonders if He-Man ever gets chilly, and they're both super proud of themselves for remembering they already watched Masters of the Universe: Revelation and not watching it again despite the similar spelling and their limited knowledge of the He-Man universe. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:37:53

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#240 Echo

3/8/2024
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first season of Echo. Matt idolizes Wilson Fisk, but mostly his fashion sense, Alex is incensed that the showrunners try to pass one rural southern town for a different rural southern town, and they both refrain making an "Echo...echo...echo" joke. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:27:30

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#239 Madame Web

2/23/2024
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Madame Web. Matt wants to know why Ezekiel Sims is determined to live a barefoot lifestyle, Alex learns that Pepsi-Cola is the root of all evil, and they both don't understand why this film didn't feature a 100% R.E.M. soundtrack. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:36:23

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#238 Top 10 of 2023, Part 2

2/12/2024
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex count down the rest of their top 10 releases of the year. For the first time ever, Matt can actually name his top 5 returning TV series, Alex infuriates his podcasting partner with his returning list, and they both agree it looks to be a rough year in superhero cinema in 2024. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:51:27

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#237 - 2023 Top 10, Part 1

2/2/2024
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex reveal the first half of their top 10 comic book films and tv shows of the year. Matt demands they talk about Oscar nominations, Alex demands they talk about the new Green Day album is far less succesful, and they both believe their top 10 is the one true top 10 of the year. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:42:59

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#236 Invincible - Season 2

1/12/2024
In this week's episode, Matt and Alex talk about season 2 of Invincible. Matt doesn't understand why the show doesn't focus on Rex Splode and solely Rex Splode, Alex thinks all shows need narrators that talk directly to the audience, and they both think four episodes is too few to properly call it a season. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:32:26

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#235 Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

12/29/2023
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Matt thinks the movie should have solely focused on the Star Wars cantina, Alex wonders how Black Manta expects to kill something that's already dead, and they both give a farewell to this version of the DC Cinematic Universe. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:28:25

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#234 Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

12/20/2023
In this week's episode, Matt and Alex talk about Scott Pilgrim Takes Off on Netflix. Matt wishes the series focused exclusively on Young Neil, Alex wishes the series focused on exclusively Old Young Neil, and they both never thought they'd spend less time talk about music in a show where the title character is in a band. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:29:36

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#233 The Killer

12/8/2023
On this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about The Killer on Netflix. Matt feels like the title character's name is misleading with the lack of killing in the film, Alex only wants to talk about the use of The Smiths in the film, and they both agree the film would be a lot stronger if Tilda Swinton had reprised her role as The Ancient One. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:37:56

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#232 The Marvels

11/22/2023
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about The Marvels. Matt thinks flerkens are destined to be the dominate species in the MCU, Alex wishes his life was a series of fun montages, and they both think there's a dark history behind the musical planet if you aren't born with perfect pitch. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:36:40

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#231 Bodies (Netflix)

11/15/2023
In this week's episode, Alex and Matt talk about the limited series Bodies on Netflix. Matt wants to know why he can't be so lucky to find dead bodies in all the back alleys he's traversing, Alex restrains himself and only makes one Drowning Pool reference, and they both think the future looks pretty sweet because they still drink casually. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:32:40

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#230 Loki - Season 2

10/25/2023
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss the first two episodes of season 2 of Loki. Matt wants to redecorate his home to look like the TVA, Alex has a strange craving for small-town McDonald's food cooked in the 80s, and they both think their is nothing more terrifying than an animated talking clock. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:33:17

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#229 Gen V

10/6/2023
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the pilot episode of Gen V. Matt is shocked is to how accurate the show is to his college days. Alex is glad they're finally asking the question what the world be like if influencers had superpowers? And they both explore what other series need their own spin-off. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:28:12

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#228 I Am Groot(Season 2)/Harley Quinn(Season 4)

9/22/2023
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex do a double feature and talk about the second season of I Am Groot on Disney+ and the fourth season of Harley Quinn on Max. Matt remembers all the times he bought illegal black market items from his local ice cream man, Alex wants DC to sell Alfred Pennyworth's prison wine, and they both had no idea they'd know the secrets to becoming expert pasta makers after watching a single 20 minute episode of television. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:46:26

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#227 Ahsoka

9/8/2023
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about the first four episodes of Ahsoka on Disney+. After binging all of Star Wars: Rebels, Matt is thoroughly confused with how these animated characters are now real life, Alex wants to explore the underground robot fighting league in Star Wars, and they both wonder if the Sith are really that bad. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:29:59

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#226 Blue Beetle

8/25/2023
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about Blue Beetle. Matt is jealous he never had any uncle that could easily whip up tech in their garage that could dismantle the empires built by the one percent. Alex thinks the real story is wondering why Jaime got accepted into grad school, and they both want their own color beetle suits so DC can finally have their own Power Rangers rip-off. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:30:16

Ask host to enable sharing for playback control

#225 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

8/16/2023
In this week's episode, Matt & Alex discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Matt just wants a turtles movie where they do zero ninja action and open a pizzeria instead, Alex finally realizes Donatello is the smart one because they gave him glasses, and they both want the sequel to focus solely on Vanilla Ice's character from TMNT: Secret of the Ooze. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Duration:00:33:54