Geeksplained Podcast

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! In our longest session EVER, the Book Club Bois dive into arguably the most polarizing comic event of all time! After a shocking murder rocks the superhero community, the hunt begins to find who is responsible. Secrets will be revealed, heroes will fall, and no one will ever be the same again. This is IDENTITY CRISIS. **CONTENT WARNING** This story contains instances of sexual assault, domestic violence and self-harm Covers Identity Crisis (2004) by Brad Meltzer and Rags Morales, and Teen Titans (2003) #20-23 by Geoff Johns, Tom Grummett and Mike McKone Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Content Warnings 00:01:12 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:39:03 Identity Crisis 04:14:43 Teen Titans #20-23 05:39:18 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“US DO OPPOSITE” With Superman stranded in the Underverse, he must turn to the one person who can help him: the Bizarro of all Bizarros… ZIBARRO! Part 2 of the Bizarro Duology features Hivemind co-captain Collin Kelly for a discussion on identity, science fiction, and the never-ending battle between cynicism and hope! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Let’s do the time warp agaaaaaaaaain! Join the Book Club Bois as they venture into the future in the latest chapter of the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! The Titans are recruited by the LEGION OF SUPERHEROES to battle against a force that threatens all timelines! Then, a glimpse into their future sends the team reeling – but can they learn from their future in time to change their present? Covers Teen Titans (2003) #16-19 and Teen Titans/The Legion Special #1 by Geoff Johns, Mark Waid, Mike McKone, Ivan Reis and Joe Prado Time Stamps: 00:00:22 Intro & Whatcha Doin? 00:17:08 Book Club Begins 02:01:26 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“BEING BIZARRO” Chapter Seven features our first two-part story in the ALL-STAR SUPERMAN epic! Aeric is joined by Jackson Lanzing of the Hivemind to discuss issue seven and all things BIZARRO! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE HUNT IS ON! In our first ULTIMATE BOOK CLUB of 2025, the Book Club Bois discuss issue #13 - and the winds of change are a-blowing! A NEW Spider-Man, a new dynamic, and a NEW challenge for our heroes! Trapped and forced into the most dangerous game by Kraven the Hunter, will Peter and Harry be able to make it out alive! Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #13 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Join the Book Club Bois for the next chapter in the GEOFF JOHNS TEEN TITANS SAGA! In the aftermath of Brother Blood’s war against the Teen Titans, it’s time to relax! The Titans hit the town to shop, bond, and recover from their latest battle. Unfortunately, their rest and relaxation is cut short when the child population of San Francisco suddenly turns into animals! And not just that… they’re GREEN! What does Beast Boy have to do with the epidemic, and where the hell are Robin and Superboy?! Covers Teen Titans (2003) #13-15 by Geoff Johns and Tom Grummett Time Stamps: 00:00:24 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:42:09 Book Club Begins 01:32:50 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“FUNERAL IN SMALLVILLE” Part Six features a visit from the future, as Aeric is joined from across the pond by Owen (OwenLikesComics) to talk about time-travel, the Chronovore, the Superman Squad, and more! Plus one of the strangest behind-the-scenes stories in Superman’s history! Subscribe to OwenLikesComics on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OwenLikesComics ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Now that the team has been assembled, it’s time to find a long-lost friend. Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss Volume 2 of GEOFF JOHNS’ TEEN TITANS! Following their run-ins with Jericho and Deathstroke, the new Teen Titans set their sights on rescuing OG Titan Raven from the Church of Blood! A new Brother Blood has risen, and seeks to take control of Raven and use her connections to the demon realm for his own gain. Can our titanic teens rescue their friend before time runs out? Covers Teen Titans (2003) #7-12 by Geoff Johns, Mike McKone, Tom Grummett, Ivan Reis Time Stamps: 00:00:28 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:20:28 Book Club Begins 01:55:16 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LEX LUTHOR” In Part Five, Aeric is joined by his own personal Lex Luthor - Malcolm Russell-Nelson - to discuss the trial of the century! Featuring a run-in with the Parasite, Clark Kent vs the prison industrial complex, and the best drawn eyebrows in all of comics – Lex Luthor takes the stage in this latest issue of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN! ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! With “Graduation Day” behind them, join the Book Club Bois for the official start of GEOFF JOHNS’ TEEN TITANS! Still reeling from the events that broke apart two superhero teams, the former members of Young Justice (Robin, Superboy, Wonder Girl and Impulse) are summoned to San Francisco to take part in building something new. It’s time for an all new team of TEEN TITANS to assemble! Covers Teen Titans (2003) #1-6 by Geoff Johns and Mike McKone Time Stamps: 00:00:29 Intro & Whatcha Doin’? 00:44:20 Book Club begins 02:54:24 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“THE SUPERMAN/OLSEN WAR!” Part Four of our Episode 300 celebration features a deep dive into the life and times of James Jimothy Bartholomew Olsen! Aeric is joined by Olsen Super-Fan and ComicTube all-star Doug (For Every Kind of Geek) to discuss Issue 4 of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN! This slapstick peek in Jimmy Olsen’s life is one of the best issues of the series, and secretly may be the most emotional as well?? Find out why here! Subscribe to For Every Kind of Geek: https://www.youtube.com/c/ForEveryKindofGeek ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! WELCOME TO SEASON SIX!!! In our first session of 2025, we’re kicking off the Geoff Johnaissance with the prologue to GEOFF JOHNS’ TEEN TITANS! When the Titans and Young Justice teams are brought together by a twist of fate, the DC Universe’s premiere teams of legacy characters face their darkest chapter yet! Heroes will live, heroes will die, and a new era will rise from the ashes of the old one! Covers Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day (2003) by Judd Winick and Alé Garza Time Stamps: 00:00:30 Catching Up 00:37:51 Book Club Begins 02:19:57 Titanic Mailbag Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: “Alive” by Warbly Jets

“SWEET DREAMS, SUPERWOMAN…” Part Three of our 300th Episode celebration features a visit from the BEST couple in comics: Brad and Lisa Gullickson from Comic Book Couples Counseling! They join Aeric for a deep discussion on Lois Lane, mental health, and the burden and responsibility of love in Issue #3 of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN! Subscribe to Comic Book Couples Counseling: https://www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/ ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Get in touch with us! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

“SUPERMAN’S FORBIDDEN ROOM” In Part Two of our 300th episode celebration, Aeric is joined by longtime friend and collaborator AJ Kincaid (StoryCrash Media) to discuss issue two of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN and the TRUE story behind the creation of Lois Lane! Subscribe to StoryCrash: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dH6AQPETO98xwsI6XooOA?si=ae8d2b6e27764a3f ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

“…FASTER…” In Part One of our 300th episode, host Aeric Azana kicks off his coverage of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN with returning guest Troy (troyoboyo17), as they discuss the first issue of the greatest comic of all time! Subscribe to Troy’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnwEPWGDy7UDpU07jHFYZDA ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Credits: Writer: Grant Morrison Pencils: Frank Quitely Inks & Colors: Jamie Grant Letters: Phil Balsman & Travis Lanham Editors: Bob Shreck & Brandon Montclare Follow us! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “The Adventures of Superman” by Leon Klatzkin “Theme from Superman” by John Murphy

SO LONG 2024! In our penultimate episode of the flagship show, Aeric says goodbye to 2024 and counts down his Top 5 comics, films, TV shows, and video games! Plus, stick around to the end for an announcement on Episode 300! Time Stamps: 00:00:54 Intro 00:04:41 2024 in Review 00:53:50 Wrap-Up and Announcement Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams “Back in Time” by Huey Lewis and the News “Auld Lang Syne” by Dougie MacLean

MERRY CHRISTMAS! In our first ever BOOK CLUB CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, the Book Club Bois are joined by DM extraordinaire AJ Kincaid to tell a tale of young heroes searching for the meaning of Christmas! The Young Avengers assemble on Christmas Eve! Join Patriot, Asgardian and Iron Lad as they venture into the heart of New York to stop an arms deal… and cross paths with the ultimate Scrooge himself: DOCTOR DOOM! Time Stamps: 00:00:37 Intro 00:13:52 Game begins 00:51:17 First break 00:57:13 Game continues 01:37:06 Second break 01:37:30 Game continues 02:38:40 Game ends & wrap-up Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams “Christmas Time by Window” by Jazz Cafe Vibes “Arkham Origins Christmas Medley” by Christopher Drake “Caravan” by Justin Hurwitz “Christmastime is Here” by Vince Guaraldi Trio

HAPPY SPIDEY-CEMBER! In our final Book Club of 2024, the Bois dig into the twelfth issue of Jonathan Hickman’s ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! It’s Christmastime in the Parker household, and not everyone is feeling the holiday spirit. But when MJ is faced with her past in the form of uninvited family, her holiday cheer may turn into holiday FEAR! Covers Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #12 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! In our 2024 Book Club Annual, we close out the Brian Michael Bendis NEW AVENGERS SAGA with… BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS?!?! Join the Book Club Bois as they sit down with Bendis to discuss his time writing the Avengers, his pathos while writing Marvel’s premiere team, and answering the MOST IMPORTANT questions we’ve had this year! Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! In our INDIECEMBER Spotlight, Aeric is joined by Dallas (The Comics Collective) for their annual tradition of discussing Grant Morrison and Dan Mora’s KLAUS! In Part 3 of the adventures of Santa Claus, Klaus faces a threat from the stars in KLAUS AND THE CRYING SNOWMAN! Subscribe to the The Comics Collective: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LyaMedHGXQ4oOyvXIOP8J Time Stamps: 00:00:53 Intro 00:02:45 KLAUS w/ Dallas 00:54:00 Wrap-Up Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag! Email: Geeksplained@gmail.com Music Sampled: "Sayonara" by SAKEROCK “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams “Invisible” by Zara Larsson