The Racks are BACK! Yes, that's right, after a mini hiatus caused by cold germs and piggy sniffles, the Ladies of Rackington are back on their podcasting horses, bringing you the finest lady-nerd ramblings you could ask for! Or something...
Join the girls as they discuss new trailers that have hit the interwebs recently, whether Rachel McAdams is foxy enough to be Black Cat, and... bosoms.
Stace gets her "Issue 1" hat on during the reviews section, touching on titles such as Arkham Reborn #1, World's Finest #1, Dead Eyes Open #1 and more besides, whilst Iz reviews the TV shows she absorbed during her brush with the oink flu, such as FlashForward, Spaced and Primeval.
All this excellence, plus two jolly spiffing music choices and rambles galore.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the return of the Racks!
Direct download: ep47.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:20 AM
Whilst Iz is away, sunning herself on exotic beaches, lazing by the pool and testing the elasticity of her trousers at the buffet, Stace enlists the help of fellow comic nerd and podcaster, Eric Martin, for this rather long and tangent-filled episode. Eric, also known as The Question on thecomicforums.com, is one half of both the DC Noise and Comics Playground podcasts.
As Stace sets the record for the number of times one person can say 'anyway' in one podcast (and there were more, now to be found only on the cutting room floor!), Eric divulges the very first comic he bought with his own money, why that one in particular caught his eye, and which comic storyline he'd erase from continuity if he could, along with a few of his favourite things.
Amongst the Reviews this episode are the Wonder Woman animated movie, North 40, Wednesday Comics, Master of Horror, Bear, Green Lantern Corps and more! Eric sets Stacey off on yet another love-filled ramble on Blackest Night, the Peeve section disintigrates into digressions galore and both Eric and Stace admit to shedding a tear over a comic.
All this, plus two jolly spiffing music nuggets, a lotta DC love and reasons why Stace would make a terrible superhero.
Yes, after far too long a time, and far too many con-related germs, Iz and Stace get together for a mid-week Racks dedicated to the awesome fun that was the British International Comics Show 2009. Although one half of the Racks didn't attend the actual show, fun times were still had by all in the pub on the night!
Listen in as Iz tells of her convention experience, while Stace tells of the immense fun of being more sober than everyone else at a party. There's face-licking, dinosaur jazz hands, and wine ahoy as the Racks take on Birmingham.
On top of that comes some awesome Rack Music, Stace's weeping upon finally seeing Up, and Iz's take on the movie Fame. All this, plus Kevin Smith, Pixies, boats, uhn tiss uhn tiss uhn tiss music and more!
The Racks go Reviews mad this fortnight with a ton of old and new comics and films including The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, PKD Media Presents, Lucifer: Volume 1, Identity Crisis (Spoilers!), new Lenore, Doomsday (Spoilers!), Starman, We Kill Monsters #1, old Deadpool, Jonah Hex: Origins, and joint reviews of Sweet Tooth #1, Gotham City Sirens #3, plus Stacey discovers the donkeys conkers that is Preacher: Volume 1, while Iz discovers Detective Comics: Batwoman :)
Another joint Top sees the birds get over-excited about District 9 and Iz gets her sections confused as Rack Music turns into a MAJOR Peeve :/
Stace battles to concentrate with impending birthday excitement and Iz struggles to make any sense with rambly reviews in the face of exhaustion :)
Direct download: ep44.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:26 AM
In this super-long episode, the Ladies welcome Insomnia Publications' creative director (and fellow lady nerd) Nic Wilkinson to the show by giving her a proper good grilling! Nic explains what Insomnia is, what it does, how they go about doing it and how she has learnt not to sleep in order to achieve it. Nic gives her thoughts on the compilation of anthology comics, the importance of conventions, signings, and the UK comics and publishing industry. But it's not all work and no play as the Racks discover Nic's favourite songs to play on Rock Band, her love of all things meat, and the all-important nugget of information; her favourite swear word.
As well as this delightful interview, all the usual segments are covered as Stace almost cries at being so behind in reading Walking Dead, Iz gets repeatedly jealous of Stace, and the girls get over-excited by Geoff Johns.
Reviews this episode include some sort-of-old comics in the forms of Infinite Crisis and Villains United, as well as some new stuff including The Unwritten, Red Robin and Gotham City Sirens.
The Disney-Marvel take-over is discussed (you may not have heard about it, it's not big news :P), as well other very important news stories such as the X-Men motion comic trailer, a Del Toro Deadman film in the works, and Stacey's impending 24th birthday! A-woo-hoo!
So sit back, make yourself a nice hot cuppa, and enjoy Stacebob's return in this extra-long, extra-awesome episode!
After a week’s delay, and with young Stacey now trekking around the UK in search of top entertainment, Iz finds a deputy-Stacey in the shape of SFX blogger and co-host of 'Small Press Big Mouth' podcast, Stacey Whittle.
It might be a different co-host but it's the usual amount of tangents, comic-book ramblings, and the odd bit of appreciation for pretty boys.
In the already out-of-date News, we cover last minute Sherlock Holmes casting, a new Steve Niles film adaptation, and a very spiffy competition to be a zombie in upcoming Insomnia graphic novel Damaged Goods.
Iz and deputy-Stace have an incredibly geeky chat about what they love and don't love in comics, films and tv - with tangents and rants about Superman the Movie, drunken encounters with Simon Pegg, and Keira Knightley.
Normal service will be resumed soon with the usual suspects.
Direct download: ep42.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:49 AM
We are back to our regular programming with episode 41 - jam-packed full of joint reviews, the occasional and obligatory Barrowman reference, and plenty of examples of why the birds should have been catching up on their sleep rather than having a ramblethon at each other :/
Joint reviews include: Marvel Divas #1 vs Gotham City Sirens #1, the latest Torchwood, and the Blackest Night event so far. Stace recommends the Rival Angels webcomic, and Iz dribbles (again) over The Unwritten #2 and #3.
If you haven't already, check out 'Podcast on a Half Shell episode 1' with Stacey of Comic Racks & Luke of Nine Panel Nerds, and 'Geek Syndicate episode 128' with Iz as guest co-host with the lovely Barry Nugent.
Direct download: ep41.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:56 PM
Stacey Frost of the Comic Racks podcast and Luke Foster of the Nine Panel Nerds podcast have a nice long discussion about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From small press sensation to media phenomenon, Luke and Stace talk about the Turtles' history in cartoons, movies, comics books and everything else they can think of. From the best of the movies to the most ridiculous action figures, join them as they talk about one of their most beloved cartoon teams.
Welcome to another exciting episode of Comic Racks, bringing all things geek from the girls' perspective.
This fortnight the Ladies finally succeed at recording a shorter episode, jam-packing it with gallons of pure awesome.
With no main topic springing to mind, it's Reviewsville this fotnight, as the Racks cover such gems as Scud: The Disposable Assassin, Crossed, Science of Sleep, Neccessary Evil, the Marvel Divas preview...and more! Iz scares Stace with the idea of creepy clowns in Psychoville, Stace upsets Iz with this weeks Tail, and the girls share a mutual love for Secret Six.
On top of all this joy comes two awesomely-wicked songs in Rack Music, some of the lamest Peeves ever (but damn, they're annoying!) and, apologies to Jimmy Bott; some Barrowman news! Huzzah!
Enjoy, chaps!
Direct download: ep40.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:09 PM
Welcome to a spangly new episode of Comic Racks; insanely rambling just for you since 2007!
In this episode, the ladies attempt to do a shorter episode using alarms which don't go off properly, get ignored, or aren't set at all, resulting in this 1 hour and 45 min extravaganza!
Join the Racks as they get over-excited by Deadpool related news items, other exciting new podcasts and comics galore. Spoilertastic reviews include Batman & Robin #1, Terminator Salvation, Eekamoo, Cancertown, Pwanda,Thugs #1, Fear Agent, Chew #1 and a shedload more besides.
In the Ask The Racks section, the girls struggle to cast actors in comic movies, Stacey desperately attempts to explain Deadpool's name (and probably failed miserably) and Iz explains why superhero comics make her run away in fear. Also discussed are boobtastic manga figures, the comics that made us nerds and what catchphrases the super-awesome Comic Racks figures would have if ever they were made.
Playing out this episode is the worlds most ridiculous, offensive, foul and downright hilarious song, Skeletor VS Beastman by Gnarkill. If you value your childhood, you should probably skip this song...
The Racks are joined by a new Rackette - Mr Luke Foster, co-host of Nine Panel Nerds, creator of Moon Freight 3 web comic, and a very very nice chap. We reminisce with Luke about our super-cool weekends: Stacey got to "squee" (and dribble) at Maximo Park, Iz got to swoon (and dribble) at Tony Curtis, and Luke got to hang out with NYCs finest at the CNI Ep 200 recording - without dribbling.
We manage to cover a thumping amount of comic reviews including: Caretakers Uncannily Nasty Tales, Nova #25, Scott Pilgrim Vol 1, Tank Girl Remastered Vols 1 and 2, Doctor Who: The Time Machinations, Sinister Dexter, and a coupla films are thrown in for good measure too.
We actually manage to keep the episode to an hour and 44 which is a flippin miracle as we got distracted at every turn, tangenting about Jammy Dodgers, Ryan Reynolds, and attempted spider homicide.
Enjoy.
Direct download: Ep38.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:42 PM
Welcome back to Comic Racks! After a slight delay caused by convention germs, the Ladies of the Racks are back with what was supposed to be a mini-sode and turned into a 2 hour ramble fest of joy!
The main topic this episode features a rather in-depth look at the Racks' trip to Bristol for the 2009 Comic Expo, including awesome birthday gifts, a heck of a lot of Dan DiDio love, the drunkest panel ever, a shedload of new fantastic people-meetery and the world's best cure for drunkeness.
Reviews include the podcasting world's shortest and worst review of Warren Ellis' Ignition City #1, The Unwritten #1, House series 3, Power Girl #1,Twilight, and more!
On top of all this, like sprinkles on a rather spiffy cake, comes two cookin' music snippets, rants about ticket websites, over-excitement regarding Tony Curtis and Maximo Park, a plot to sneak into the O2 Arena using spoons, and...horse shit?...
Enjoy!
Direct download: EP37.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:56 AM
Despite a combination of both work and home technology farting in the face of the Racks, we (eventually) bring you a stupidly extra-long episode, packed with our usual confused ramblings about comic books, films, tv shows, books and pretty boys...mmmm, pretty boys :)
Although this episode was supposed to be just us re-living our over-excitement about seeing the Wolverine movie, we did the usual HUGE tangents and ended up with a ma-hoosive Reviews section too - covering a ton of brilliant brilliant stuff - a list of which will appear on our forum asap (mainly cuz I'm an idiot and lost my huge list) - MAJOR SPOILER warning for the Wolverine film.
Listen up at the beginning for flippin' brilliant News and listen up at the end for a Promo of Iz's fave new podcast The Sidekickcast.
Apologies for the echo - Iz's laptop is a git.
comicracks@yahoo.com
Direct download: ep36.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:22 PM
In this episode, the girls somehow cram an absolute shedload of awesome into 1 hour and 45 minutes of podcast joy! Although generally lacking in news, the Ladies Wot Rack more than make up for it with loads of reviews, tops and tails, tangents and a nice big chat about upcoming nerd movies they fancy (as well as actors they fancy a bit, too... ;) )
Join Iz and Stace as they review a million and one things, from Punisher: War Zone to The Boat That Rocked, Thunderbolts #130 to Fables, Prototype #1 to Damaged Goods, and a heck of a lot in between!
During the main topic, hear what the Ladies think of Wolverine (the film, not Hugh Jackman!... Well, OK, a little bit of Hugh Jackman...), and other upcoming movies such as Coraline, Transformers 2 and The Surrogates.
All this plus two mega-peeves, a giant Marvel Divas digression, Iz's hectic Easter and Stacey's new way of showing appreciation for trade paperbacks...
Have at thee!
Direct download: EP35.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:42 PM
Shortest episode ever!! Through a combination of exhaustion and snot the Racks keep it brief-ish this episode - with another extended review session.
Along the way the girls argue over Gail Simone, and debate such crucial cultural issues such as dancing like a moron, snot-induced swearing...and horse cock.
Listen out for some shameless self-promotion and a charity appeal - Iz could be doing a run dressed as Wonder Woman if she reaches her target :D Good and bad news is covered - Stace is going to Bristol Con (yay!!), but Iz had to cancel Cymru Con (boo)..which leads the Racks onto plotting jumping on Geordies and Dan DiDio (but not at the same time).
A billion and three reviews are discussed and some cracking Rack Music is played - and Iz gets an extra-special voicemail at the start of the episode (swoon).
Direct download: EP34.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:42 AM
The Racks are back to their old complete selves with another extended reviews episode.
Along the way many crucial and important current affairs are discussed such as garlic burps, shocking Brit customer service, and a certain big blue willy.
Far too many comic books were reviewed to list here, but the episode is super-long so there must have been a lot of them discussed...
Enjoy
Direct download: EP33.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:10 PM
Welcome one and all to this, the next exciting installment of Comic Racks!
This fortnight, join Ian and Stace and they-wait, Ian??... That's right, due to a crazy schedule on Iz's behalf, this episode sees her mantle taken up by Ian Mayor; computer games designer, member of the Newcastle Comics Collective and all-round fun dude. Join Ian and Stace as they dive headfirst into the seemingly neverending sea of cartoons!
This discussion takes them through the wonders of time, from their childhood favourites right up to current series', touching on unbeatable classics, anime shows and cartoons Stacey is too scared to watch...
All this plus rambles on Scott Pilgrim, Amber Atoms and Final Crisis (to name but a few); two rather spiffy Rack Music choices and Watchmen worries...
So sit back, relax and enjoy this slightly long but extra special episode of Comic Racks :)
WARNING: Not only is this episode long (and liable to explode your ears
with awesome), but it also contains the worlds rudest, most hilarious,
most inappropriate chat-up line EVER.
Welcome to a
super-special, super-long, super-crazy episode of Comic Racks! Join Iz
and Stace as they recount their tales from the past two weeks. But
which is more exciting; Iz's trip to New York Comic Con or Stace's
snowman buildery? You decide!
In this rant-filled episode, Stace
goes completely mental over snow, CookieShake milkshakes and imported
face coffee, while Iz tries to restore some sanity to proceedings with
tales of forumite kindness and the Racks debut in a real book.
Of
course, Iz's attempt to be sane fails miserably during the Peeve of the
Week section, where both ladies express their utter disdain for the
state of TV advertising today. Who you gonna call? Not 118 as that's
only half the number...
As the ladies get their review on, hear
what they think of Green Arrow & Black Canary #16, Scars, Faces of
Evil: Prometheus One-Shot, Being Human and Wrestlemaniac, to name but a
few (warning; there's a pretty huge spoiler for Final Crisis lodged in
this section!)
Our main section sees Iz recounting her trip to
the New York Comic Con, including tales of embarrassing herself in
front of her favourite creators and (briefly) flashing her Racks t-shirt at Dan
DiDio.
Enjoy!
Direct download: EP31.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:57 AM
It's interview time again with Shawn Pryor of PKD Media joining the Racks from Kentucky, USA. Shawn is the founder of PKD Media, creator of Mercury & the Murd, Exo-1 & the Rock Solid Steel-Bots, and many more works in progress - and is also a thoroughly nice and charming chap. The Racks discover a kindred spirit in conversational tangents, and the interview is made up of more outakes than real content, but we do manage to have in-depth discussions on how to get into writing, self publishing, self promotion, what PKD Media are up to, what swines Diamond are, comic book film adaptations, Amy Winehouse needing a hug, and most important of all - favourite swear words and favourite type of buscuit.
Reviews include: Flight of the Conchords, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #2, Prince Caspian, & Buffy #21.
SPOILERS for Buffy #21.
Check out PKD Media at http://www.pkdmedia.com
Direct download: Ep30.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:12 AM
In a bid to save your ears from bleeding mid-episode, the main topic (featuring quite poor sound quality clips of the Racks live from the Birmingham Hippodrome) has been shunted to the end of the episode. Listen at your own peril!
Anyhoo, this slightly shorter episode sees the girls attempt to keep their reviews to a minimum, touching on Superman Red Son, Ellis' Thunderbolts Vol 1, Proof, and Igor - of course the plan to keep it short(ish) totally goes to pot when Stace interrupts the recording to read and give an impromptu review of Secret Six #5. The Top and Tail segment sees a joint, non-comic related Top, and a Dr Who episode that did not impress Stacey :(
During the News segment, Stacey depresses everyone with talk of Diamond's new order limit, but Iz saves the day by pimping out The Uniques and a new podcast.
On top of this, Stace reveals exactly how to get her totally wasted, Iz speaks of fur muffs and they both get a little bit too excited over a certain John Barrowman and his appearance in the rather spiffy pantomime, Robin Hood. Swoon!!
The Racks are BACK! Yes, that's right, after a mini hiatus caused by cold germs and piggy sniffles, the Ladies of Rackington are back on their podcasting horses, bringing you the finest lady-nerd ramblings you could ask for! Or something...
Join the girls as they discuss new trailers that have hit the interwebs recently, whether Rachel McAdams is foxy enough to be Black Cat, and... bosoms.
Stace gets her "Issue 1" hat on during the reviews section, touching on titles such as Arkham Reborn #1, World's Finest #1, Dead Eyes Open #1 and more besides, whilst Iz reviews the TV shows she absorbed during her brush with the oink flu, such as FlashForward, Spaced and Primeval.
All this excellence, plus two jolly spiffing music choices and rambles galore.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the return of the Racks!
Direct download: ep47.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:20 AM
Whilst Iz is away, sunning herself on exotic beaches, lazing by the pool and testing the elasticity of her trousers at the buffet, Stace enlists the help of fellow comic nerd and podcaster, Eric Martin, for this rather long and tangent-filled episode. Eric, also known as The Question on thecomicforums.com, is one half of both the DC Noise and Comics Playground podcasts.
As Stace sets the record for the number of times one person can say 'anyway' in one podcast (and there were more, now to be found only on the cutting room floor!), Eric divulges the very first comic he bought with his own money, why that one in particular caught his eye, and which comic storyline he'd erase from continuity if he could, along with a few of his favourite things.
Amongst the Reviews this episode are the Wonder Woman animated movie, North 40, Wednesday Comics, Master of Horror, Bear, Green Lantern Corps and more! Eric sets Stacey off on yet another love-filled ramble on Blackest Night, the Peeve section disintigrates into digressions galore and both Eric and Stace admit to shedding a tear over a comic.
All this, plus two jolly spiffing music nuggets, a lotta DC love and reasons why Stace would make a terrible superhero.
Yes, after far too long a time, and far too many con-related germs, Iz and Stace get together for a mid-week Racks dedicated to the awesome fun that was the British International Comics Show 2009. Although one half of the Racks didn't attend the actual show, fun times were still had by all in the pub on the night!
Listen in as Iz tells of her convention experience, while Stace tells of the immense fun of being more sober than everyone else at a party. There's face-licking, dinosaur jazz hands, and wine ahoy as the Racks take on Birmingham.
On top of that comes some awesome Rack Music, Stace's weeping upon finally seeing Up, and Iz's take on the movie Fame. All this, plus Kevin Smith, Pixies, boats, uhn tiss uhn tiss uhn tiss music and more!
The Racks go Reviews mad this fortnight with a ton of old and new comics and films including The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, PKD Media Presents, Lucifer: Volume 1, Identity Crisis (Spoilers!), new Lenore, Doomsday (Spoilers!), Starman, We Kill Monsters #1, old Deadpool, Jonah Hex: Origins, and joint reviews of Sweet Tooth #1, Gotham City Sirens #3, plus Stacey discovers the donkeys conkers that is Preacher: Volume 1, while Iz discovers Detective Comics: Batwoman :)
Another joint Top sees the birds get over-excited about District 9 and Iz gets her sections confused as Rack Music turns into a MAJOR Peeve :/
Stace battles to concentrate with impending birthday excitement and Iz struggles to make any sense with rambly reviews in the face of exhaustion :)
Direct download: ep44.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:26 AM
In this super-long episode, the Ladies welcome Insomnia Publications' creative director (and fellow lady nerd) Nic Wilkinson to the show by giving her a proper good grilling! Nic explains what Insomnia is, what it does, how they go about doing it and how she has learnt not to sleep in order to achieve it. Nic gives her thoughts on the compilation of anthology comics, the importance of conventions, signings, and the UK comics and publishing industry. But it's not all work and no play as the Racks discover Nic's favourite songs to play on Rock Band, her love of all things meat, and the all-important nugget of information; her favourite swear word.
As well as this delightful interview, all the usual segments are covered as Stace almost cries at being so behind in reading Walking Dead, Iz gets repeatedly jealous of Stace, and the girls get over-excited by Geoff Johns.
Reviews this episode include some sort-of-old comics in the forms of Infinite Crisis and Villains United, as well as some new stuff including The Unwritten, Red Robin and Gotham City Sirens.
The Disney-Marvel take-over is discussed (you may not have heard about it, it's not big news :P), as well other very important news stories such as the X-Men motion comic trailer, a Del Toro Deadman film in the works, and Stacey's impending 24th birthday! A-woo-hoo!
So sit back, make yourself a nice hot cuppa, and enjoy Stacebob's return in this extra-long, extra-awesome episode!
After a week’s delay, and with young Stacey now trekking around the UK in search of top entertainment, Iz finds a deputy-Stacey in the shape of SFX blogger and co-host of 'Small Press Big Mouth' podcast, Stacey Whittle.
It might be a different co-host but it's the usual amount of tangents, comic-book ramblings, and the odd bit of appreciation for pretty boys.
In the already out-of-date News, we cover last minute Sherlock Holmes casting, a new Steve Niles film adaptation, and a very spiffy competition to be a zombie in upcoming Insomnia graphic novel Damaged Goods.
Iz and deputy-Stace have an incredibly geeky chat about what they love and don't love in comics, films and tv - with tangents and rants about Superman the Movie, drunken encounters with Simon Pegg, and Keira Knightley.
Normal service will be resumed soon with the usual suspects.
Direct download: ep42.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:49 AM
We are back to our regular programming with episode 41 - jam-packed full of joint reviews, the occasional and obligatory Barrowman reference, and plenty of examples of why the birds should have been catching up on their sleep rather than having a ramblethon at each other :/
Joint reviews include: Marvel Divas #1 vs Gotham City Sirens #1, the latest Torchwood, and the Blackest Night event so far. Stace recommends the Rival Angels webcomic, and Iz dribbles (again) over The Unwritten #2 and #3.
If you haven't already, check out 'Podcast on a Half Shell episode 1' with Stacey of Comic Racks & Luke of Nine Panel Nerds, and 'Geek Syndicate episode 128' with Iz as guest co-host with the lovely Barry Nugent.
Direct download: ep41.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:56 PM
Stacey Frost of the Comic Racks podcast and Luke Foster of the Nine Panel Nerds podcast have a nice long discussion about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From small press sensation to media phenomenon, Luke and Stace talk about the Turtles' history in cartoons, movies, comics books and everything else they can think of. From the best of the movies to the most ridiculous action figures, join them as they talk about one of their most beloved cartoon teams.
Welcome to another exciting episode of Comic Racks, bringing all things geek from the girls' perspective.
This fortnight the Ladies finally succeed at recording a shorter episode, jam-packing it with gallons of pure awesome.
With no main topic springing to mind, it's Reviewsville this fotnight, as the Racks cover such gems as Scud: The Disposable Assassin, Crossed, Science of Sleep, Neccessary Evil, the Marvel Divas preview...and more! Iz scares Stace with the idea of creepy clowns in Psychoville, Stace upsets Iz with this weeks Tail, and the girls share a mutual love for Secret Six.
On top of all this joy comes two awesomely-wicked songs in Rack Music, some of the lamest Peeves ever (but damn, they're annoying!) and, apologies to Jimmy Bott; some Barrowman news! Huzzah!
Enjoy, chaps!
Direct download: ep40.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:09 PM
Welcome to a spangly new episode of Comic Racks; insanely rambling just for you since 2007!
In this episode, the ladies attempt to do a shorter episode using alarms which don't go off properly, get ignored, or aren't set at all, resulting in this 1 hour and 45 min extravaganza!
Join the Racks as they get over-excited by Deadpool related news items, other exciting new podcasts and comics galore. Spoilertastic reviews include Batman & Robin #1, Terminator Salvation, Eekamoo, Cancertown, Pwanda,Thugs #1, Fear Agent, Chew #1 and a shedload more besides.
In the Ask The Racks section, the girls struggle to cast actors in comic movies, Stacey desperately attempts to explain Deadpool's name (and probably failed miserably) and Iz explains why superhero comics make her run away in fear. Also discussed are boobtastic manga figures, the comics that made us nerds and what catchphrases the super-awesome Comic Racks figures would have if ever they were made.
Playing out this episode is the worlds most ridiculous, offensive, foul and downright hilarious song, Skeletor VS Beastman by Gnarkill. If you value your childhood, you should probably skip this song...
The Racks are joined by a new Rackette - Mr Luke Foster, co-host of Nine Panel Nerds, creator of Moon Freight 3 web comic, and a very very nice chap. We reminisce with Luke about our super-cool weekends: Stacey got to "squee" (and dribble) at Maximo Park, Iz got to swoon (and dribble) at Tony Curtis, and Luke got to hang out with NYCs finest at the CNI Ep 200 recording - without dribbling.
We manage to cover a thumping amount of comic reviews including: Caretakers Uncannily Nasty Tales, Nova #25, Scott Pilgrim Vol 1, Tank Girl Remastered Vols 1 and 2, Doctor Who: The Time Machinations, Sinister Dexter, and a coupla films are thrown in for good measure too.
We actually manage to keep the episode to an hour and 44 which is a flippin miracle as we got distracted at every turn, tangenting about Jammy Dodgers, Ryan Reynolds, and attempted spider homicide.
Enjoy.
Direct download: Ep38.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:42 PM
Welcome back to Comic Racks! After a slight delay caused by convention germs, the Ladies of the Racks are back with what was supposed to be a mini-sode and turned into a 2 hour ramble fest of joy!
The main topic this episode features a rather in-depth look at the Racks' trip to Bristol for the 2009 Comic Expo, including awesome birthday gifts, a heck of a lot of Dan DiDio love, the drunkest panel ever, a shedload of new fantastic people-meetery and the world's best cure for drunkeness.
Reviews include the podcasting world's shortest and worst review of Warren Ellis' Ignition City #1, The Unwritten #1, House series 3, Power Girl #1,Twilight, and more!
On top of all this, like sprinkles on a rather spiffy cake, comes two cookin' music snippets, rants about ticket websites, over-excitement regarding Tony Curtis and Maximo Park, a plot to sneak into the O2 Arena using spoons, and...horse shit?...
Enjoy!
Direct download: EP37.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:56 AM
Despite a combination of both work and home technology farting in the face of the Racks, we (eventually) bring you a stupidly extra-long episode, packed with our usual confused ramblings about comic books, films, tv shows, books and pretty boys...mmmm, pretty boys :)
Although this episode was supposed to be just us re-living our over-excitement about seeing the Wolverine movie, we did the usual HUGE tangents and ended up with a ma-hoosive Reviews section too - covering a ton of brilliant brilliant stuff - a list of which will appear on our forum asap (mainly cuz I'm an idiot and lost my huge list) - MAJOR SPOILER warning for the Wolverine film.
Listen up at the beginning for flippin' brilliant News and listen up at the end for a Promo of Iz's fave new podcast The Sidekickcast.
Apologies for the echo - Iz's laptop is a git.
comicracks@yahoo.com
Direct download: ep36.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:22 PM
In this episode, the girls somehow cram an absolute shedload of awesome into 1 hour and 45 minutes of podcast joy! Although generally lacking in news, the Ladies Wot Rack more than make up for it with loads of reviews, tops and tails, tangents and a nice big chat about upcoming nerd movies they fancy (as well as actors they fancy a bit, too... ;) )
Join Iz and Stace as they review a million and one things, from Punisher: War Zone to The Boat That Rocked, Thunderbolts #130 to Fables, Prototype #1 to Damaged Goods, and a heck of a lot in between!
During the main topic, hear what the Ladies think of Wolverine (the film, not Hugh Jackman!... Well, OK, a little bit of Hugh Jackman...), and other upcoming movies such as Coraline, Transformers 2 and The Surrogates.
All this plus two mega-peeves, a giant Marvel Divas digression, Iz's hectic Easter and Stacey's new way of showing appreciation for trade paperbacks...
Have at thee!
Direct download: EP35.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:42 PM
Shortest episode ever!! Through a combination of exhaustion and snot the Racks keep it brief-ish this episode - with another extended review session.
Along the way the girls argue over Gail Simone, and debate such crucial cultural issues such as dancing like a moron, snot-induced swearing...and horse cock.
Listen out for some shameless self-promotion and a charity appeal - Iz could be doing a run dressed as Wonder Woman if she reaches her target :D Good and bad news is covered - Stace is going to Bristol Con (yay!!), but Iz had to cancel Cymru Con (boo)..which leads the Racks onto plotting jumping on Geordies and Dan DiDio (but not at the same time).
A billion and three reviews are discussed and some cracking Rack Music is played - and Iz gets an extra-special voicemail at the start of the episode (swoon).
Direct download: EP34.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:42 AM
The Racks are back to their old complete selves with another extended reviews episode.
Along the way many crucial and important current affairs are discussed such as garlic burps, shocking Brit customer service, and a certain big blue willy.
Far too many comic books were reviewed to list here, but the episode is super-long so there must have been a lot of them discussed...
Enjoy
Direct download: EP33.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:10 PM
Welcome one and all to this, the next exciting installment of Comic Racks!
This fortnight, join Ian and Stace and they-wait, Ian??... That's right, due to a crazy schedule on Iz's behalf, this episode sees her mantle taken up by Ian Mayor; computer games designer, member of the Newcastle Comics Collective and all-round fun dude. Join Ian and Stace as they dive headfirst into the seemingly neverending sea of cartoons!
This discussion takes them through the wonders of time, from their childhood favourites right up to current series', touching on unbeatable classics, anime shows and cartoons Stacey is too scared to watch...
All this plus rambles on Scott Pilgrim, Amber Atoms and Final Crisis (to name but a few); two rather spiffy Rack Music choices and Watchmen worries...
So sit back, relax and enjoy this slightly long but extra special episode of Comic Racks :)
WARNING: Not only is this episode long (and liable to explode your ears
with awesome), but it also contains the worlds rudest, most hilarious,
most inappropriate chat-up line EVER.
Welcome to a
super-special, super-long, super-crazy episode of Comic Racks! Join Iz
and Stace as they recount their tales from the past two weeks. But
which is more exciting; Iz's trip to New York Comic Con or Stace's
snowman buildery? You decide!
In this rant-filled episode, Stace
goes completely mental over snow, CookieShake milkshakes and imported
face coffee, while Iz tries to restore some sanity to proceedings with
tales of forumite kindness and the Racks debut in a real book.
Of
course, Iz's attempt to be sane fails miserably during the Peeve of the
Week section, where both ladies express their utter disdain for the
state of TV advertising today. Who you gonna call? Not 118 as that's
only half the number...
As the ladies get their review on, hear
what they think of Green Arrow & Black Canary #16, Scars, Faces of
Evil: Prometheus One-Shot, Being Human and Wrestlemaniac, to name but a
few (warning; there's a pretty huge spoiler for Final Crisis lodged in
this section!)
Our main section sees Iz recounting her trip to
the New York Comic Con, including tales of embarrassing herself in
front of her favourite creators and (briefly) flashing her Racks t-shirt at Dan
DiDio.
Enjoy!
Direct download: EP31.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:57 AM
It's interview time again with Shawn Pryor of PKD Media joining the Racks from Kentucky, USA. Shawn is the founder of PKD Media, creator of Mercury & the Murd, Exo-1 & the Rock Solid Steel-Bots, and many more works in progress - and is also a thoroughly nice and charming chap. The Racks discover a kindred spirit in conversational tangents, and the interview is made up of more outakes than real content, but we do manage to have in-depth discussions on how to get into writing, self publishing, self promotion, what PKD Media are up to, what swines Diamond are, comic book film adaptations, Amy Winehouse needing a hug, and most important of all - favourite swear words and favourite type of buscuit.
Reviews include: Flight of the Conchords, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #2, Prince Caspian, & Buffy #21.
SPOILERS for Buffy #21.
Check out PKD Media at http://www.pkdmedia.com
Direct download: Ep30.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:12 AM
In a bid to save your ears from bleeding mid-episode, the main topic (featuring quite poor sound quality clips of the Racks live from the Birmingham Hippodrome) has been shunted to the end of the episode. Listen at your own peril!
Anyhoo, this slightly shorter episode sees the girls attempt to keep their reviews to a minimum, touching on Superman Red Son, Ellis' Thunderbolts Vol 1, Proof, and Igor - of course the plan to keep it short(ish) totally goes to pot when Stace interrupts the recording to read and give an impromptu review of Secret Six #5. The Top and Tail segment sees a joint, non-comic related Top, and a Dr Who episode that did not impress Stacey :(
During the News segment, Stacey depresses everyone with talk of Diamond's new order limit, but Iz saves the day by pimping out The Uniques and a new podcast.
On top of this, Stace reveals exactly how to get her totally wasted, Iz speaks of fur muffs and they both get a little bit too excited over a certain John Barrowman and his appearance in the rather spiffy pantomime, Robin Hood. Swoon!!
After muchos delay due to Christmas, New Years, sickness, coughs and
technical lameness, the Racks are back for 2009, yo!… Ahem… Anyway, in this mammoth
New Years episode, the ladies tackle some important topics such as Iz’s middle
name, reviewing comics without having read them and making up brand new words.
Stace disagrees with nearly everything Iz has to say, the girls ramble on a
little too much about Christmas and New Year, and Elmo makes his Racks debut!In the news section, hear what the Racks think of the new Doctor Who, some
more names get announced for Cymru Con and Stace shares some sad news regarding
Bristol Con 2009… Due to the length of time between recordings, the ladies have lots of
comic-y film-y TV-y (TV-y??) goodness to share in their extended reviews
section. Stace finally reads and reviews Echo, Iz forgets whether she’s
reviewed Powers already or not, and the podcast strays into dangerous territory
when cripple fights get mentioned… Also covered are Spider-Man Noir #1, Doc
Walloper #5, They Live!, Eagle Vs Shark and lots of other randomness! Squeeee!
(There’s some serious spoilerage in this episode, so keep your ears out!)All this, plus Iz trashing Stace’s Rack Music pick, some terrible Irish
accents and Stace singing. Again.Enjoy!
Direct download: ep28.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:38 PM
The girls have a vague bash at embracing the Christmas spirit with the regular format slightly jazzed up with a little Crimble song specially written by Comic Racks listeners!
Stace and Iz catch up after a short Racks break and ramble about Stace seeing the Futureheads twice (squee!), Iz going to NYCC, updates on the Cymru Con 09, and the drool-fest that is the new Wolverine trailer.
Reviews include: The Lost Room, Batman RIP (spoilers), Exterminators Vol 3 and 4, Birds of Prey #124, Pineapple Express, Santa's Slay, and Zack and Miri Make a Porno plus many more. During this section Iz re-discovers her love for Sandman, 19 years after the first time she read it, and Stace plottz's over Gail Simone's Wonder Woman #26 and Seth Rogan (not at the same time thankfully).
Top of the Racks involves a lot of love for the new Wizard of Oz comic, Secret Six #4, and Crossed #1 (from Iz) and Amazing Spiderman Masterworks Vol 1 (from Stace).
In this mildly belated and yet still very special episode, the Ladies of Racksville are joined by none other than author, podcaster and all-round fun guy; Barry Nugent!
Barry, author of the rather spiffy Fallen Heroes novel and one half of our big brother podcast Geek Syndicate, takes a rather impressive grilling from the Rack Chicks, as well as ranting about Smallville (no surprises there) and deciding upon his favourite swear word. On top of this, discover how Barry got into writing, the secret origin of Geek Syndicate, and what kind of biscuit he most enjoys.
Due to the super-long (and awesome) interview with Mr Nugent, the Peeve and Rack Music segments had to be cut from this episode. However, never fear! You will find the Ladies and their guests' Rack Music choices sprinkled liberally throughout the episode. Can you guess who picked what?...
All this, plus Stacey spoiling Heroes for everyone and getting so excited during a news bit she goes super sonic, Iz getting even more fangirlish about Gail Simone and offending the special guest by pointing out the loss of his soundtrack collection, and Barry in a frilly nightie!
Enjoy!
Direct download: Ep26.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:51 PM
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After muchos delay due to Christmas, New Years, sickness, coughs and
technical lameness, the Racks are back for 2009, yo!… Ahem… Anyway, in this mammoth
New Years episode, the ladies tackle some important topics such as Iz’s middle
name, reviewing comics without having read them and making up brand new words.
Stace disagrees with nearly everything Iz has to say, the girls ramble on a
little too much about Christmas and New Year, and Elmo makes his Racks debut!In the news section, hear what the Racks think of the new Doctor Who, some
more names get announced for Cymru Con and Stace shares some sad news regarding
Bristol Con 2009… Due to the length of time between recordings, the ladies have lots of
comic-y film-y TV-y (TV-y??) goodness to share in their extended reviews
section. Stace finally reads and reviews Echo, Iz forgets whether she’s
reviewed Powers already or not, and the podcast strays into dangerous territory
when cripple fights get mentioned… Also covered are Spider-Man Noir #1, Doc
Walloper #5, They Live!, Eagle Vs Shark and lots of other randomness! Squeeee!
(There’s some serious spoilerage in this episode, so keep your ears out!)All this, plus Iz trashing Stace’s Rack Music pick, some terrible Irish
accents and Stace singing. Again.Enjoy!
Direct download: ep28.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:38 PM
The girls have a vague bash at embracing the Christmas spirit with the regular format slightly jazzed up with a little Crimble song specially written by Comic Racks listeners!
Stace and Iz catch up after a short Racks break and ramble about Stace seeing the Futureheads twice (squee!), Iz going to NYCC, updates on the Cymru Con 09, and the drool-fest that is the new Wolverine trailer.
Reviews include: The Lost Room, Batman RIP (spoilers), Exterminators Vol 3 and 4, Birds of Prey #124, Pineapple Express, Santa's Slay, and Zack and Miri Make a Porno plus many more. During this section Iz re-discovers her love for Sandman, 19 years after the first time she read it, and Stace plottz's over Gail Simone's Wonder Woman #26 and Seth Rogan (not at the same time thankfully).
Top of the Racks involves a lot of love for the new Wizard of Oz comic, Secret Six #4, and Crossed #1 (from Iz) and Amazing Spiderman Masterworks Vol 1 (from Stace).
In this mildly belated and yet still very special episode, the Ladies of Racksville are joined by none other than author, podcaster and all-round fun guy; Barry Nugent!
Barry, author of the rather spiffy Fallen Heroes novel and one half of our big brother podcast Geek Syndicate, takes a rather impressive grilling from the Rack Chicks, as well as ranting about Smallville (no surprises there) and deciding upon his favourite swear word. On top of this, discover how Barry got into writing, the secret origin of Geek Syndicate, and what kind of biscuit he most enjoys.
Due to the super-long (and awesome) interview with Mr Nugent, the Peeve and Rack Music segments had to be cut from this episode. However, never fear! You will find the Ladies and their guests' Rack Music choices sprinkled liberally throughout the episode. Can you guess who picked what?...
All this, plus Stacey spoiling Heroes for everyone and getting so excited during a news bit she goes super sonic, Iz getting even more fangirlish about Gail Simone and offending the special guest by pointing out the loss of his soundtrack collection, and Barry in a frilly nightie!
Enjoy!
Direct download: Ep26.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:51 PM
The Racks are BACK! Yes, that's right, after a mini hiatus caused by cold germs and piggy sniffles, the Ladies of Rackington are back on their podcasting horses, bringing you the finest lady-nerd ramblings you could ask for! Or something...
Stacey Frost of the Comic Racks podcast and Luke Foster of the Nine Panel Nerds podcast have a nice long discussion about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From small press sensation to media phenomenon, Luke and Stace talk about the Turtles' history in cartoons, movies, comics books and everything else they can think of. From the best of the movies to the most ridiculous action figures, join them as they talk about one of their most beloved cartoon teams.
