Evolution Of A Fanboy

Episode #41: Jim Zub!

Les Thugs — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:00:46 +0000

Your eyes are not being deceived by post Christmas extacy, Jim Zub is actually a guest on this weeks podcast! That’s right, writer of DC’s upcoming Birds of Prey, writer/creator of Image’s Skullkickers and write of Dynamite’s Pathfinder. Additionally, Jim is a man after our own hearts since he has webcomic roots with his work on Klonoa, Makeshift Miracle, and Dragon Spirit. Afterwards, stick around as Joe and Pete discuss one of the more interesting prisons existing in our interesting world.

Episode #40: A Pretentious Christmas

Les Thugs — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:28 +0000

This week the gang rehashes tales of Christmas past. They talk good gifts, bad gifts, Tom’s thirst for eggnog, Corry’s disdain for flavor, and bear witness to the verbal assault that occurs when one wears non-functioning accessories.

Episode #39: Dennis Hopeless!

Les Thugs — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:25:41 +0000

This week Joe and Pete interview the epically awesome, super talented Dennis Hopeless! You may know him from such books as Gearhead, Lovestruck, Legion of Monsters and the upcoming Marvel Now titles; Avengers Arena and Cable and the X-Force. He drops some life lessons and explains how Avengers Area almost didn’t grace our pulls lists till much later down the road. This is one for the Fanboys.

Episode #38: Threes Company

Les Thugs — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:30:36 +0000

Tom, Corry, and Jonny hold down the podcast as Pete and Joe take a brief hiatus (but make a minor appearance) from this weeks episode. They dive into their holiday movie preferences, talk a little Mavel Now!, and discuss some holiday gifts they wouldn’t mind receiving this holiday season. As an extra holiday treat, Tradd Moore, artist of the upcoming Legend of Luther Strode, delivers the opening credits.

Episode #37: Being Peter Parker

Les Thugs — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:00:22 +0000

This week Joe, Pete, and Jonny tackle hard hitting topics, i.e. the current state of super hero cartoons, Peter Parker’s body transfer ala Freaky Friday, and Joe’s unbridled rage towards Nintendo’s current “Not a Gamer” campaign.

Episode #36: Dat Care Bear Stare

Les Thugs — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:00:36 +0000

This week the fanboys bring you a quick New York Comic Con interview with Micheal Walsh, the artist of Image’s new time travel heist comic Comeback! Afterwards, we find out first hand that late night podcasting generate a lot of creativity as the minds of our fanboys begin to wander. A unique rendition of the Care Bears and Snow White’s seven dwarfs happens and will change your opinions of the characters forever. Additionally, Corry let’s us know how he really feels about Sally Fields.

Episode #35: Star Wars Episode VII – A Lost Hope

Les Thugs — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:00:37 +0000

This week the fanboys sit back and listen as Corry recounts the books he dived into as the power left his lights. Joe and Tom devise the only possible plot line for the new Star Wars movie that wouldn’t suck now that Disney has taken over. And Pete tells the dark, dark tale that is the Adventure Time universe.

Episode #34: Blackout

Les Thugs — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:00:48 +0000

Due to the sheer bitchiness that is/was Hurricane Sandy, the EOAFanboy cast is coming in 1/3 strong for this weeks episode. Joe and Pete wax poetic about their desert island 3-pack (movie/comic/meal), relive tales of Hoboken Halloween 2012, and talk some no power comic reads. Remember, no one man can have all that ……power.

Episode #33: The Midnight Beast

Les Thugs — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:30:51 +0000

Turn off the lights, eat yourself into a sugar induced coma and get ready for the scariest podcast ever recorded by a group of five fanboys. Joe feels the need to defend the unappreciated awesomeness that is the “Paranormal Activity” franchise, Pete and Jonny appreciate the classics, Corry reveals the fact that he traded away his childhood at the age of 12 for a 401k, and Tom acts like Tom, but only creepier, so basically Tom. Special guest into by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and stick around after the podcast for a track by “The Midnight Beast”. It’s like Doctor Who in every way except for everything not related to the fact that they are both British. However, both are equally awesome.

Episode #32: Jonny’s Surreal(ity) Pull List

Les Thugs — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:00:01 +0000

This week, Joe and Pete get to chat with the writer/creator of the the Surreality web-comic, Caleb King! They talk NYCC and how to make it in the web-comic world. Afterwards, Joe, Jonny, and Pete continue their threesome with an indepth look into Jonny’s weekly pull list, which of course leads into a discussion about the possible dystopian universe that is The Jetsons & The Flintstones.

Episode #31: Not My Con

Les Thugs — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:00:42 +0000

Joe and Pete re-live four days of awesome as they tell Jonny about their epic trek through the aisles of New York Comic-Con 2012. As an additional bonus of pure fanboy epic’ness, Joe and Pete talk with Sina Grace, artist of the amazing Image book Little Depressed Boy, in addition to obtaining the scoop on his new creator owned graphic novel, Not My Bag. A few tales of retail Hell are graphically retold.

Episode #30: New York Comic Khan!!!!

Les Thugs — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:00:43 +0000

The boys talk pre-New York Comic-Con 2012 excitement while dropping a few pre-con tips along the way. Joe and Pete additionally stick around to add their two cents on the conclusion of Avengers Vs X-Men and can’t help but once again discuss just how irrelevant The Beast really is…

Episode #29: The Peter Parker Projects

Les Thugs — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:15:46 +0000

This week the boys talk the (hopefully untrue) rumors surrounding Amazing Spider-Man #700 in all its robotic multi armed goodness. Additionally, Corry finally believes Joe and Pete’s previous praise of the ever so amazing Manhattan Projects.

Episode #28: Battle Marv-el

Les Thugs — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:00:29 +0000

In this weeks episode the boys had some initial intentions to speak on a topic that somehow slipped their minds. The impending Marvel Now! brought about a discussion in regards to Dennis Hopeless’s upcoming “Avengers Arena” which in turn dominated the nights conversation. Predictions are made and somehow lead to a “Rocky” finish. #TeamHazmat

Episode #27: Li’l Tom and Huckleberry B’zzt

Les Thugs — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:30:44 +0000

In this weeks podcast, the boys talk Avengers Vs X-Men fallout, big time X-Men related spoilers, and Tom’s adventures as a 12 year old on a mission to read some Thor.

Episode #26: The Road To Baltimore Comic-Con

Les Thugs — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:00:31 +0000

This week Joe and Pete road trip down to the annual Baltimore Comic-Con. They give a run down of the show highlights, attending talent, and all things fanboy. Please send all audio complaints to HTC care of Thunderbolt customer service.

Episode #25: The Pull List Priority

Les Thugs — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:30:41 +0000

This week the boys discuss what books top their pull lists each and every week, including the strategy used when picking just what book to read. In addition, the inevitable indy revolution is discussed as well as its effect on the current, superhero dominated comic environment.

Episode #24: 52 Comic Pickup

Les Thugs — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:30:48 +0000

This week the boys talk DC’s New 52 year in review, the upcoming #0 issues, as well as Spidey turning 50. Fanboy flags fly pretty heavy in this one folks.

Episode #23: Tom’s Back… With A Vengeance!

Les Thugs — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:00:31 +0000

This week the boys talk the (sorta) upcoming Avenger’s spinoff TV series, Joss Whedon confirming his attachment to the Avengers squeal, Tom’s consisstent hate towards the Green Lantern film, as well as his “uncanny” resemblence to Uncle Fester. Additional nerdery ensues.

Episode #22: The Fanboy Comedy Hour

Les Thugs — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:30:36 +0000

The boys decide to run down a list of their favorite comedies, crowd sourcing some sort of unofficial “Evolution of a Fanboy” funny movie database.

Episode #21: 8-Bit Nostalgia

Les Thugs — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:00:43 +0000

This week the boys venture deep into their childhoods as they discuss their favorite NES games and memories. Sit back and enjoy some 8-Bit love!

Episode #20: Everyone Cheats In The Superhero Olympics

Les Thugs — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:00:03 +0000

This week out boys discuss the XXX Summer Olympics as if they took place within the imaginary world of comic books. In addition, they each spill the beans as to which character they wouldn’t mind seeing “permanently removed” from our inked fictional universe.

Episode #19: Holy Respirator Mask Batman!

Les Thugs — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:00:58 +0000

This week the boys (minus a Corry) talk The Dark Knight rises. Although the consensus is generally positive, they just can’t help nitpick the hell out of each and every non-Fanboy friendly moment. After many a censor edit, an overall judgment of the movie is somehow reached. Like all other fanboy oriented podcasts released released during in the time frame of The Dark Knight rises, the crew also discusses the Man of Steel teaser in all its (skeptical) goodness.

Episode #18: Zombies! Comics! and Ant-Man! Oh My!

Les Thugs — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:00:55 +0000

This week the boys divulge their “holy grail” issue, the one comic they hold most dear above all. Oddly enough, none make it to the desert island discussion. The aftermath of the 100th issue of Walking Dead brings about a heated debate in regards to the series future. In addition, Corry gives a run down of the San Diego Comic-Con Movie reveals, which somehow always leads back to Ant-Man.

Episode #17: Webhead And The Walking Dead

Les Thugs — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:00:08 +0000

This week the cast of The Evolution Of A Fanboy podcast cast their predictions for The Walking Dead Issue #100. No character is safe as Corry continues his one man rage fest against Carl. Marvel Now! is discussed and manages to disappoint all but Pete. In addition, The Amazing Spider-Man movie is dissected at length, from loner webhead’s new obsession with aggressive skateboarding to unwarranted union work. With great power comes great box-office responsibility!

Episode #16: Strip Searched In Cleveland: The Howard the Duck Story

Les Thugs — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:00:46 +0000

Originally titled “Behind the Origin: Superheroes”, our boys discuss their favorite comic character origin stories. In addition, our nation’s birthday sparked a conversation in regards to the most patriotic of comic characters and, despite all preconceived notions, Captain America is not top of the list.

Episode #15: Totally Awesome Cult Film Trifecta

Les Thugs — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:00:49 +0000

This week the boys tackle the movie paradox’s known as “Cult Films”. What makes a cult film? What constitutes a cult director or actor? Is Magic Mike really the next cult flick or did the boys just decide to take an unavoidable left turn with a Magic Mike / Super Hereo mashup?

Episode #14: My Saturday Morning Childhood

Les Thugs — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:00:45 +0000

The crew celebrates Tom’s seventeenth birthday by discussing just how much Batman #10 let the everyone down. In addition, a walk down cartoon memory lane is taken as the boys talk cartoons, both new and old. The hay day of Adult Swim, Hey Arnold, and Scooby [bleep]ing Doo are just a taste of awesome from the conversation that commence’s.

Episode #13: The Phoenix Fanboy Five

Les Thugs — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:00:10 +0000

Tom takes over for Corry in this weeks Evolution Of A Fanboy podcast which covers the highlights of E3, the good, the bad, and the ugly within the gaming industry, the epic lameness that is becoming Avengers Vs X-Men, and the all mighty powers that are Franklin Richards and Carl Grimes.

Episode #12: The Public’s Image

Les Thugs — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:00:08 +0000

This week the crew dives deep into the then and now of Image comics. 20 years of Image comics has lead to a deep discussion about the creation of Image comics, the content flood of the nineties, poorly drawn feet, Kirkman’s reputability, and Tom’s new found love. Also, the boys give the do’s and don’ts of how to get your girl into comics.

Episode #11: To Relaunch Or Not To Relaunch

Les Thugs — Wed, 30 May 2012 12:00:18 +0000

This week on the Evolution of a Fanboy podcast the fanboys debate the morality of DC’s “New 52″ . Not surprising to anyone, the conversation quickly moves from “Before Watchmen” to Aquaman’s credibility in comparison to Hawkeye. The Penny Tumbler is also brought up for, most likely, the first time in the past decade.

Episode #10: Origin Stories

Les Thugs — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:08 +0000

This week the boys dig deep into those repressed nerdy memories as they tell the tale of what brought them into fanboy culture. Tom makes an amazing return and manages to not only bother Corry, but Don as well! The definition of literature is argued, what makes a nerd is discussed, Pete’s attic full of cover-less comics is discovered, and Joe’s fascination/domination with table top gaming is mocked. Evolution of a Fanboy…. it’s like comic-con for your ears.

Episode #9: To Catch A Watcher

Les Thugs — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:10 +0000

The Evolution Of A Fanboy cast once again tackles the nerdiest of issues; the current quality of fanboy movies, what comic to TV adaptations should be pursued, the importance of Pym Particle Technology (TM), and just how (ir)relevant the Watcher really is.

Episode #8: NerdVengers Assemble!

Les Thugs — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:50 +0000

The week the cast is minus a Tom but plus a Don! The crew is joined by the 3rd member of the Zapp’s five man team and he brings the heat as Marvel’s “The Avengers” movie is discussed at length. The movie is reviewed, nit picked, and hypotheticalized in a fashion only true Fanboy’s can. Also, the guys throw out their picks for possible future members of the Avengers movie team and yes, for those wondering, M.O.D.O.K. is in the running. NerdVengers Assemble!

Episode #7: A Tale of Two Ricks

Les Thugs — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:32 +0000

This week our lovable bunch of nerds discuss exactly what makes a villain so villainy. Crickets begin to chirp as Joe brings up Anime, an in depth discussion of just how Governor’y Rick Grimes has become occurs, and news about the ensuing free comic book day is dropped. Evolution of a Fanboy podcast…. it’s like comic-con for your ears.

Episode #6: The BuoYancy of Thing

Les Thugs — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:31 +0000

This week our comic-enthusiasts answer some fan questions and although the most powerful superhero/villain is discussed, M.O.D.O.K was amazingly not mentioned (However, Starman makes a strong showing). Avengers Vs X-Men #2 is somehow compared to Homer’s epic poetry and the Fanboy’s share a piece of their heart as they share the tales of the stories that touched their nerdy cores.

Episode #5: The Clayface Bunch

Les Thugs — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:00:23 +0000

This week the Fanboy’s talk to great lengths about Batman’s extensive collection of quality villains. Penguin’s finances are questioned, Signal man is discussed for the first time in years, Joe and Pete actually agree on something, and Clayface’s extensive family history is broken down. Also, Marty McFly’s family awkwardness is tackled as we answer our first ever Evolution Of A Fanboy listener question!

Episode #4: Superheros Don’t Die…They Go Back In Time!

Les Thugs — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:01 +0000

This week the crew lets their fanboy rage fly as the significance (or lack there of) of a superheros death is discussed. Joe demands Avengers VS X-Men ends with a Phoenix force M.O.D.O.K. and Tom continues to force re-cuts upon the editor. SKRAZzKOOM!

Episode #3: A Poorly Dressed Spider-Man

Les Thugs — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:00:52 +0000

This week the crew debates just how much of a role Colossus’s hair is going to play in Marvel’s Avengers VS X-Men event, whether Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers, or The Dark Knight Rises will take the number one spot at the box office this summer, if Bruce Willis is just to old/crusty to play a Government Issued Joe, and the premise of Law and Order: Hell’s Kitchen.

Episode #2: 99 Problems But A Dale ‘Aint One

Les Thugs — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:00:26 +0000

This week the cast makes their predictions on just how good/bad Marvels next big event, Avengers VS X-Men, will be. However the bulk of the podcast centers around the ongoing debate between the comic and TV incarnations of The Walking Dead. Nerd opinions flare as Playboy’s comic publication is discussed and spoiler alerts are issued. Enjoy!

Episode #1: Super AdapTOM

Les Thugs — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:11:55 +0000

Evolution of a Fanboy podcast hosted by Zapp Comicshas finally arrived! Listen to Corry, store manager, Jon N., fanboy Tom DZub’s, co-creator and writer for the webcomic Elderly Limbo, and Joe and Pete of LesThugs.com wax poetic about comics and other fanboy’esq topics with the passion of a twitter army. Topics shall be discussed not only in detail, but in a manner that will make Fanboys across the nation proud.