What am I, in the Twilight Zone. No.... "We have a special treat for you tonight" or "Peter and Kevin are with us tonight" ....introductions??? Was I listening to an episode recorded in 2006! I can imagine how excited you all were when everyone showed up for the episode and you had a mini-reunion prior to recording. While I'm still a loyal listener and listen to every show, it was good to hear Peter's voice and comments on CGS. And what a treat it was to hear Kevin. His insights on the movie industry and background as an artist filled a recent gap in the show's expertise. Good to hear Bryan back. More of the same, please, and add a barking dog every once in a while.
Okay, I get the picture; White Tigers, Lords of Death, guys in funny suits throwing plastic explosives while poison arrows fall from the sky and the Pillars of Heaven shake, huh?! Okay, I see; Charlie Chan, Fu Manchu, and a 100 Howling Monkey temples and THAT'S just for starters, right? Fine, I'm back, goddam it. Let me at them!
Regarding the Justice League movie. With Avengers 2 and Star Wars 7 coming out that summer it wouldn't surprise me if that got moved to the fall say November
Funny conversations filled with Marvel Now Snarkiness.
While I understand this "here we go again" attitude from Jamie and Peter, I'm not sure what new "buzz words" marvel's marketers could use other than "It's a new direction/great jumping on point , etc." like they did with the POINT ONE initiative.
On last years Marvel Movies tanking ? Sorry but I think Peter was a little wrong .
Thor made $181,030,624 Domestic and $268,295,994 Foreign. It cost 150 million
Cap Made $176,654,505 Domestic and $191,953,858 Foreign costing 140 million
While they obviously werent Avengers Or Dark Knight explosinve hits those aren't failure numbers either .
Maybe Pete was thinking about 2010, when Scott Pilgrim and that crop of hero films didn't live up to expectations?
I think they could also say "great jumping off point (one)!" These stunts always turn me away. If I didn't stop with Spidey back during BND, this would've been the nail in the coffin for me.
I agree with Jamie, Marvel should've done what DC didn't; relaunch everything completely. I'd still not collect the issues, but then it wouldn't be this 1/2 assed approach (verses DC's 95% relaunch approach.)
After listening to this episode, I think you've convinced me that the multiple exclusive variants are a good thing. Why? Because following the math needed to make money, it means that a lot of these $3.99 books will be in dollar bins before too long and I can still read them and they're just pure profit for the retailer since they made the money from selling the variant. Sounds win-win to me.
This is that OG CGS right here. Y'all got to figure out how to do this at least every two months. Got my man Kevin on there. Oh and for Kevin you know what they could add to Spidey to make it interesting and not be dark...
Marveller/leopardon! A giant robot would be awesome.
Hey guys! This is my VERY FIRST post on the forums, despite being a listener for a couple of years now. There have been many times that I have been tempted to write, but this episode finally pushed me over the edge, if you will.
When Peter was a regular on the podcast, I really enjoyed (most) of his thoughts. (I could've lived without his stripper/fantasy stories when he shared them during Con season.) In fact, he was the Geek I was most likely to agree with in almost every discussion. His leaving CGS was heartbreaking in a certain way to me - especially the way in which he chose to do it, no advance warning, etc. However, being a "role with the punches" kinda gal, I moved forward. I have to say that the remaining Geeks handled Peter's departure with class and grace - even speaking nicely of Peter's solo venture, The Daily Rios.
After listening to the recent CGS episode in which the Geeks mentioned that Peter helped a comic book writer/artist go to Morrison Con, I thought I would check out The Daily Rios on Itunes. I have to say that I was VERY disappointed by the many negative comments Peter made about CGS during the 1st week or so of The Daily Rios. While CGS handled his leaving professionally, one would never know that Peter was the founding member - & essentially creator - of CGS. His criticisms about how CGS features like Book of the Month, etc were handled, how certain CGS features were not done in a format that HE would prefer, how CGS seemed to be promoting a "certain artist's career", and how CGS wasn't focused on bringing thier "A" game to each episode and bringing listeners into the forums, etc. were quite disheartening to hear. These (& other) negative comments he made about something he created & left behind for his closest friends to carry-on with, coupled with the self-absorption he displayed in his podcast, ultimately made me stop listening to it.
I have no idea how CGS is run - how decisions are made, etc. Hell, until this incident with Mike being "fired" from CGS I was under the delusion that CGS was just a few friends hanging out and talking! I had no idea people were "hired" & "fired" from CGS cuz, how do you fire a friend?? Anyway, that illusion has been shattered. But, it seems to me that Peter, as the founding member along with Bryan Deemer, would have a lot of power in deciding what course the CGS podcast should take. Peter made it sound like he was a lone voice for change and, when the other boys wouldn't play along, he decided to take his toys and go home. Rather than leave silently (& professionally), and go create the podcast of his dreams - everything that CGS is not, apparently - he chose to make many public criticisms that really didn't need to be put out there.
OK. That being said, I was THRILLED beyond reason to hear Peter's voice again on CGS!!!! I believe CGS is where he belongs - where he shines, and the best parts of him come through. It was so awesome to hear ALL of you guys, ALL TOGETHER, doing what you do best: talking comics, bouncing thoughts off of one another, joking, sharing, etc. Peter slipped in so seamlessly (keep your minds out of the gutter now), it was if he never left. The episode felt so natural, one could be convinced that Peter has been here the whole time. THIS is the CGS that hooked me, and kept me listening for years. When I first got back into comics, I went whole hog - signed up for EVERY comic related podcast, etc. I took it ALL in. Over time, I let more and more of the podcasts go because they didn't have what I wanted. CGS was the only podcast left standing after I gave up a field of over 15 podcasts. This episode is an example of why I keep listening. I have, of course, enjoyed most the episodes since Peter left CGS. But, after hearing this episode with Peter back, I can only hope that he will one day return to the fold. It's OK Peter - we love you. We'll take you back, no questions asked. When people ask you why you are back, just tell them you don't know what their talking about - you never left!
So had this been in the works for a while, was it attempt to make a clean break from all the drama (real or imagined), was it a happy accident because everyone happened to be home and available (whether due to Sandy or not), or any combination of these factors? No matter the case, it was EXACTLY the right episode at the right time, but still, I'm curious to hear how it all came together. But only if you feel like sharing, of course. :D
Ahhhhhhh, now THAT'S what I'm talking about. I haven't gotten a CGS fix like that in YEARS!!! And with no annoying jokes forcing laughter, too! ( :-\" )
Seriously, guys...great work. This is why I've listened to well over 2000 hours of you...which means I've spent over 83 days just listening to your stuff. THIS episode is why. Please more because that statistic scared me quite a bit and I'd like my life to be wasted on fantastic shows like THAT!
wow. wow. wow. Just popped open this ep in the car...was half listening..and then holy shit!!! wow!!! The gangs all here!!!!!! wow. 15 minutes in - I'm going to be enjoying this baby!!!!!! whooo!!!
Okay, I get the picture; White Tigers, Lords of Death, guys in funny suits throwing plastic explosives while poison arrows fall from the sky and the Pillars of Heaven shake, huh?! Okay, I see; Charlie Chan, Fu Manchu, and a 100 Howling Monkey temples and THAT'S just for starters, right? Fine, I'm back, goddam it. Let me at them!
Okay, I get the picture; White Tigers, Lords of Death, guys in funny suits throwing plastic explosives while poison arrows fall from the sky and the Pillars of Heaven shake, huh?! Okay, I see; Charlie Chan, Fu Manchu, and a 100 Howling Monkey temples and THAT'S just for starters, right? Fine, I'm back, goddam it. Let me at them!
Concerning Bryan and Kevin's comments about the usability of a mini-sized tablet for reading comics, I say "try it you might like it." I purchased a 7-inch Polaroid tablet for $60 last year just for kicks and discovered that its portability and convenience outweighed its screen size. I have old eyes but with Comixology's tech, i get the detail of each panel. I'm an old time comic book reader and didn't like the panel to panel style of reading but now it works for me. The tablet also is the perfect size to read regular books. Beats dragging that big iPad around. I'm sure the mini is a great product but dont overlook less expensive Android-based tablets. Just saw that Walgreen's is selling a new 7.9-inch tablet for just $125. It's a great way to ease into digital reading. You can always upgrade hardware later.
Truthfully, the day leading up to this recording, I'd listen to the Avengers theme from the movie & "We're in this Together" by NiN (used in the Avengers trailers.
What in the hellllllllllllllll is going on around here?
First I hear Mario and Bryan chatting a top 5 list. Then I listen to this ep and hear a Drawerbox intro and then...do my ears deceive? EVERYONE and IN STUDIO no less. Holy FRAK, how in the heck did this come about?
In any event, it was an awesome treat. Really brought me back. About halfway through the episode I'm thinking, "what's next...Stump the Rios?" and then BAM! Stump. The. Mofuggin. Rios.
Not sure if this was a special get together or what, but if this is a sign of things to come, I'm very happy to say the least.
Add my voice to the one that loved this. THIS is why I listen to CGS.
Now, when it comes to Marvel Now and all of the new number ones...my my Podcast, Peter gave my co-host and I the question "Where will comics be in 5 years" and I talked about my theory that Marvel will move (if they haven't already) that numbering has changed, and they will renumber for EVERY big creative change. Bendis comes on the X-Men for a run? It gets a new #1 and is canceled when he leave for a new series when the next writer comes on. It shows to me that Marvel is creator focused while DC is editorially focused and writers are replaced in the middle of stories...probably because editorial is plotting the books, just like Marvel in the 90's.
Marvel Now is a lot like Dark Reign or Heroic Age: The event is over, things have changed and there is a new status quo. And, when this phase ends, there will be a new overall arcing umbrella and so on.
This truly was an all star cast. Loved hearing you all together just geeking out and talking about what you are reading. It was a great free for all and made me miss having the large ensemble together. Hope we get more of these large number of host episodes.
While I loved hearing everyone back on one episode, it's evident that some of the geeks had a tough time getting a word in edgewise. Remember the early days when Murd didn't have a chance to say much? He had the same challenge this episode. Still it was great to hear everyone back, and it would be too much to ask that all the CGS members participate in every episode anyway. But it was a treat that I hope will happen every so often.
I think 3 or 4 members at a time seems more manageable. The latest Marvel Now episode is an example. Everyone had a chance to participate.
I don't agree with Peter about Green Lantern, Thor, and Wonder Woman in movies. I think that GL and Thor can work and the movies could have been stronger with a better script and production. And I think that Wonder Woman can work for movies. There have been fantasy movies, and mythology movies. Wonder Woman can work with a good script.
And I was sorry to hear Kevin say that he doesn't like Mark Ruffalo. i liked him in The Avengers, and I've liked him in other movies that he's been in. I think he's a good actor.
Comments
I hadn't realized how much I missed this dynamic. Stellar episode, gentlemen.
M.
I agree with Jamie, Marvel should've done what DC didn't; relaunch everything completely. I'd still not collect the issues, but then it wouldn't be this 1/2 assed approach (verses DC's 95% relaunch approach.)
M
'Nuff said.
Marveller/leopardon! A giant robot would be awesome.
When Peter was a regular on the podcast, I really enjoyed (most) of his thoughts. (I could've lived without his stripper/fantasy stories when he shared them during Con season.) In fact, he was the Geek I was most likely to agree with in almost every discussion. His leaving CGS was heartbreaking in a certain way to me - especially the way in which he chose to do it, no advance warning, etc. However, being a "role with the punches" kinda gal, I moved forward. I have to say that the remaining Geeks handled Peter's departure with class and grace - even speaking nicely of Peter's solo venture, The Daily Rios.
After listening to the recent CGS episode in which the Geeks mentioned that Peter helped a comic book writer/artist go to Morrison Con, I thought I would check out The Daily Rios on Itunes. I have to say that I was VERY disappointed by the many negative comments Peter made about CGS during the 1st week or so of The Daily Rios. While CGS handled his leaving professionally, one would never know that Peter was the founding member - & essentially creator - of CGS. His criticisms about how CGS features like Book of the Month, etc were handled, how certain CGS features were not done in a format that HE would prefer, how CGS seemed to be promoting a "certain artist's career", and how CGS wasn't focused on bringing thier "A" game to each episode and bringing listeners into the forums, etc. were quite disheartening to hear. These (& other) negative comments he made about something he created & left behind for his closest friends to carry-on with, coupled with the self-absorption he displayed in his podcast, ultimately made me stop listening to it.
I have no idea how CGS is run - how decisions are made, etc. Hell, until this incident with Mike being "fired" from CGS I was under the delusion that CGS was just a few friends hanging out and talking! I had no idea people were "hired" & "fired" from CGS cuz, how do you fire a friend?? Anyway, that illusion has been shattered. But, it seems to me that Peter, as the founding member along with Bryan Deemer, would have a lot of power in deciding what course the CGS podcast should take. Peter made it sound like he was a lone voice for change and, when the other boys wouldn't play along, he decided to take his toys and go home. Rather than leave silently (& professionally), and go create the podcast of his dreams - everything that CGS is not, apparently - he chose to make many public criticisms that really didn't need to be put out there.
OK. That being said, I was THRILLED beyond reason to hear Peter's voice again on CGS!!!! I believe CGS is where he belongs - where he shines, and the best parts of him come through. It was so awesome to hear ALL of you guys, ALL TOGETHER, doing what you do best: talking comics, bouncing thoughts off of one another, joking, sharing, etc. Peter slipped in so seamlessly (keep your minds out of the gutter now), it was if he never left. The episode felt so natural, one could be convinced that Peter has been here the whole time. THIS is the CGS that hooked me, and kept me listening for years. When I first got back into comics, I went whole hog - signed up for EVERY comic related podcast, etc. I took it ALL in. Over time, I let more and more of the podcasts go because they didn't have what I wanted. CGS was the only podcast left standing after I gave up a field of over 15 podcasts. This episode is an example of why I keep listening. I have, of course, enjoyed most the episodes since Peter left CGS. But, after hearing this episode with Peter back, I can only hope that he will one day return to the fold. It's OK Peter - we love you. We'll take you back, no questions asked. When people ask you why you are back, just tell them you don't know what their talking about - you never left!
Seriously, guys...great work. This is why I've listened to well over 2000 hours of you...which means I've spent over 83 days just listening to your stuff. THIS episode is why. Please more because that statistic scared me quite a bit and I'd like my life to be wasted on fantastic shows like THAT!
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Exactly what I was going to say, verbatim. This was a lot of fun!
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First I hear Mario and Bryan chatting a top 5 list. Then I listen to this ep and hear a Drawerbox intro and then...do my ears deceive? EVERYONE and IN STUDIO no less. Holy FRAK, how in the heck did this come about?
In any event, it was an awesome treat. Really brought me back. About halfway through the episode I'm thinking, "what's next...Stump the Rios?" and then BAM! Stump. The. Mofuggin. Rios.
Not sure if this was a special get together or what, but if this is a sign of things to come, I'm very happy to say the least.
Now, when it comes to Marvel Now and all of the new number ones...my my Podcast, Peter gave my co-host and I the question "Where will comics be in 5 years" and I talked about my theory that Marvel will move (if they haven't already) that numbering has changed, and they will renumber for EVERY big creative change. Bendis comes on the X-Men for a run? It gets a new #1 and is canceled when he leave for a new series when the next writer comes on. It shows to me that Marvel is creator focused while DC is editorially focused and writers are replaced in the middle of stories...probably because editorial is plotting the books, just like Marvel in the 90's.
Marvel Now is a lot like Dark Reign or Heroic Age: The event is over, things have changed and there is a new status quo. And, when this phase ends, there will be a new overall arcing umbrella and so on.
I don't want to seem greedy and ask for more like this, but is definitely love more of at least most I you together.
Man to have the original crew back is amazing. Thanks again guys! Best episode of the year!
I think 3 or 4 members at a time seems more manageable. The latest Marvel Now episode is an example. Everyone had a chance to participate.
And I was sorry to hear Kevin say that he doesn't like Mark Ruffalo. i liked him in The Avengers, and I've liked him in other movies that he's been in. I think he's a good actor.