Yegs And Bacon

On this week's show, we briefly talk about some exciting Lumberjanes and Gotham-related news, as well as news about the future of the Supergirl TV show, and a bunch more! Then it is on straight into comic book recommendations, including a new Sherlock Holmes inspired Scooby-Doo type series, a great new spy ongoing from Marvel, a very strange and wonderful take on the X-Files, and the conclusion to a the new Wolverine's first adventure. Thanks for listening! Links: Lilly Wachowski's statement. Trailer and more information for UNDERGROUND

On this week's super quick edition of YEGS & BACON, it's all comics recommendations, all the time, featuring a great new spy series, a political superhero thriller, a time travel adventure, and a mindful dissection of the kidnapped princess trope.

On this week's episode, we give you the lowdown on DC's upcoming new line of comics, as well as Adam Baldwin news. Spoiler alert: he's a jerk. Oh, and cute bunny news! (Psst. Here's a link to the cute bunny thing: http://www.themarysue.com/wheelz-the-bunny/) Then, in the comic recommendation section, we talk about a weird alien invasion, a kaiju prison drama, lesbian werewolves who go to war, a man who sees the flaws in all things, and a truly disgusting and wonderful look at the film industry. We hope you enjoy!

On this week's fantastic new episode, Brandon and Danica are talking about the new Deadpool movie, some awesome Batwoman news, and Lying Cat talking plushies! Then it's straight into recommendations from this week's comics, with include a reality bending mystery town, a grumpy cat, weaponized weather, and two old friends coming back together.

On this week's episode, Danica and Brandon are excited about Beyoncé, Jughead, and Agent Carter (which is an interesting group of real and imagined people). Then it's straight into this week's comic book recommendations, including a dark southern horror, a super team drama, a teen cupid comedy and a girl squad fight-book!

On this week's show: STAR WARS. We saw the new Star Wars and haven't talked about it on the show yet so uh... hey, do you want to hear our opinions about the new Star War? After that, we get into the details of Marvel's upcoming CIVIL WAR II event, and then dive deep into this week's featured comic picks. From protecting a batch of your own clones, to fantasy noir, to the origins of a classic hero, and some 90s nostalgia, there's something for everyone.

We're back for the new year, brimming with comic recommendations! After taking a break over the holidays, we're discussing a few books from the past few weeks, along with some brand new ones that are getting us excited from THIS week. Among the lot? Superhero temp agencies, awesome princesses, women on a prison planet, dark suburban thrillers, and a book you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere else. 2016!!! Let's DO THIS EDMONTON!!!!

On this week's show, Brandon and Danica talk about Star stuff. Wars, Trek, Zodiac Forces... you name it! Well... maybe just name those three things. Then it's onward to comic book recommendations, including some whimsy, some fun, some murder, some horror, vampires, puppets and swords and sorcery. It's a crazy mix.

On this week's piping fresh episode, Danica and Brandon talk about an upcoming appearance on CTV Edmonton's Morning Live program, and dig right into this week's comic book recommendations, which features two wonderful and bizarre takes on the romance genre, a brilliant Canadian noir, and one of the best executed "real world super powers" stories to date.

On this week's blisteringly quick episode of YEGS & BACON, Danica and Brandon his news, traffic and weather before heading straight into this week's comic book picks - which include a girl who has already solved your mysteries, and a brand new print comic from Brian K Vaughan!

This week, we're beginning a series of discussions with the organizers of LADY GEEKS uNITE here in Edmonton! In the first episode of this series, Danica and Brandon talk with Sylvia Douglas about reasons that the group exists, and what they hope to accomplish, and the pervasive nature of rape culture in comics. Be sure to check out LGN YEG at their Facebook group, where you can find details on all of their currently scheduled events, including December's Craft Market: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ladygeeksunite/

On this week's episode, we have special guest DEVIN R. BRUCE in the studio! Spoiler alert: he is the best. After a few dire warnings, Brandon, Danica and Devin talk about the upcoming Apocalypse Kow concert that will be happening at Variant Edition as a part of the ALL IS BRIGHT festival. Then, it's straight into a heap of comic recommendations, which includes a bit of everything, from art process, to a reimagining of a childhood favourite, to some of the most anticipated releases of the year (for us, anyway).

On this week's show, Brandon and Danica are talking about the current Slave Leia controversy and they have Opinions. Then it's on to some talk about a new Doctor Who mini-series that will feature the return of two show favourites - and this week's comic book picks! 

It's time to wake up and grab a fresh plate of YEGS & BACON - Edmonton's very own pop culture and comics morning show! On this week's episode, Brandon and Danica are discussing the new Star Trek announcement, and the Preacher trailer - along with some drama that happened with comics journalism over the weekend. Then it's straight on to comic book recommendations!

Get the hot water boiling Edmonton, because it's time for a nice cup of tea and a new episode of YEGS & BACON - you're very own pop culture and comics morning show! On this week's episode, we're presenting the full audio from this weekend's Nerd Community For All! panel at the 2015 Pure Spec convention. The panel featured Yegs & Bacon regulars Danica LeBlanc and Brandon Schatz, as well as Lady Geek's uNite's very own Sylvia Douglas, who is making her podcast debut with this episode! During the panel, we talked about the various ways both of our organizations have been building up an inclusive nerd community while taking questions and comments from the audience. Some of the comments from the back are a little hard to hear, which sadly could not be helped. Recorded on Saturday, October 24th, 2015.

Wake up and smell the coffee, Edmonton, because it's time for YEGS & BACON - your favourite pop culture and comics morning show! On this spectacular 25th episode, Danica and Brandon talk about some of comics they're most excited about this week before presenting the audio from this past weekend's PaJEMa Party featuring Kelly Thompson!  Kelly Thompson is, of course, the writer of the Jem and the Holograms comic series, so there's a lot of Jem talk. And also fun.

Wipe the sleep from your eyes, Edmonton, because it's time for YEGS & BACON - the city's best pop culture and comics morning show! On this week's episode, we're proud to have the full audio from this past weekend's Gender Is Not A Genre: Growing Up Geek panel. Co-owner Danica LeBlanc hosts a panel featuring four women coming from different backgrounds and generations. Through the course of the panel, they talk about their experiences engaging with genre works and pop culture in general in a patriarchal society. The panel was recorded on October 10th, 2015 and featured panelists Tina Moreau, Jessica Cooreman, Diane Walton, and Elizabeth Spencer.

Shake up and wake up Edmonton, because it's time for another great episode of Yegs & Bacon - your local comics and pop culture morning show. On this week's episode, Gail Simone, Nicola Scott and Kate Leth make us want to read Vampirella! Black Widow gets a new comic series! And Brandon is far too interested in the Kentucky Fried Chicken/DC Comics crossover. All this, plus Danica and Brandon's comic picks for the week! Show Note(s): You can check out our interview with Antony Johnston here!

Grab a cup of coffee or maybe some tea, because it's time for YEGS & BACON - Edmonton's best early morning pop culture and comics podcast. On this week's episode, we're presenting the full audio from our recent Indigenous Representation in Pop Culture panel. In the audio, you'll be hearing from (in order of first vocal appearance) Brandon, who introduces the panelists, James Leask, Richard Van Camp, Kelly Mellings, and Patti Laboucane-Benson. Recorded on Monday, September 28th, 2015.

Rub the sleep away from your eyes, and jump onto the jetpack unicorn of your ever-loving dreams, Edmonton, because it's time for another great episode of YEGS & BACON - your early morning pop culture and comics show! On this week's episode, we're talking all about the slew of events we have coming up - because you guys, we have a lot of events coming up. Then, it's straight into this week's comic picks, with some books that will sneak up and surprise you.     Boo!