Altered Egos Comics Podcast

DJ Jay-Bee rocks the mic alone this week, updating you on items that made it to the store 03/04/2015 and those item that might make it to the shop 03/11/2015. Other than the ramble and meandering that goes on normally when Jonathan speaks, this is a Ramble-less episode, but with more than enough recommendations to make up for the missing Ramble.

Jonathan and William are podcasting together again, talking about items in the store 02/25/2015 and coming to the store 03/04/2015. The Ramble On has the two discussing the recent death of Leonard Nimoy, how Jonathan can't deal with death and loss, and how comic books may have colored his views.

Jonathan hosts alone again this week and talks to you about items that came into the store 02/18/2015 and those items expected 02/25/2015. Jonathan's ramble is focused on two news stories he came across this week. (Google "11 year old girl letter to DC" and "what I learned taking my daughter to a comic store")

Friday the 13th strikes the show as illness and calamity descends upon the voices of the Altered Egos Comics Podcast. Powered by cough drops and hot chocolate, Jonathan clambers out of the depths of his blankets and La-Z-Boy to rasp about the items that made it to the shop 02/11/2015 and those expected 02/18/2015. This show is Ramble-less, as Jonathan maxed out on Mucinex rambles through out the whole thing before getting to his recommendations. Normal programming will resume next week.

Jonathan and Carey are podcasting together again, talking about items in the store 02/04/2015 and coming to the store 02/11/2014. The Ramble turns to the concept of variant covers, the collectible value of them, and some of the retail behind the scenes details.

The Altered Egos Comics Podcast is back and talking about books that made it into the shop 01/28/2015 and those items expected for 02/04/2015. This week's conversation voices are Jonathan, William, Greg, and Joshua. William goes on the spoil Avengers 2, and then group discusses the concept of spoilers in comics and the impact that has on enjoying the stories.

Jonathan and Carey are holding down podcasting duties this week for the Altered Egos Comics Podcast as they talk about the books and items that made it into the store 01/21/2015, and those that are expected 01/28/2015. The Ramble takes a meandering stroll into the weeds as Carey comes to grip with with those that want to pummel him with collected editions. The pair then end up gushing about Warren Ellis before finally recommending items for the week.

Excised from Episode 17, this is a bit of critique/rant and look at DC's New 52. Greg gets it going and Jonathan and Will join along in this minisode.

The Altered Egos Comics Podcast this week is Jonathan, Will, and Special Guest Star Greg. They talk about the books and items that made it into the store 01/14/2015 (Star Wars!), and those that are expected 01/21/2015. The Ramble continues with the questions emailed to the podcast by Michael Orgeman, a member of Carey's Reddit group. The trio ramble through the Episode 16 questions that Will and Greg weren't present for, then take on the specific questions that Jonathan held back for them.

Altered Egos Comics Podcast gushes about books that came in 01/07/2015 and those that are expected 01/14/2015 (Star Wars!). The Ramble is built off of questions emailed to the podcast by Michael Orgeman, a member of Carey's Reddit group. The trio ramble through half of Michael's questions before getting on to the week's recommendations.

The first Altered Egos Comics Podcast of 2015 brings together Jonathan, William, and Carey to discuss the limited number of items that were released 12/31/2014 as well as those items expected for 01/07/2015. Before giving their recommendations, the trio catch up and ramble through items like Lego Batman 3, what would bring William back into monthly comics, and what would it take get Carey to leave monthly comics.

This week on the Altered Egos Comics Podcast returns with Jonathan, Josh, and Carey. The trio break down the items in the store Christmas Eve, and those expected on the shelf New Years Eve. As this is the last weekend of 2014, the group rambles through a review of the year and hit some high points before revealing their recommendations for the week.

The Altered Egos Comics Podcast has almost everyone back that has been on show. Greg even showed during a break! Jonathan, Carey, William, and Josh get together and talk about what made it into the store 12/17/2014 and what to look out for 12/24/2014. William brings the ramble topic to the group this week: What aspects are core to different concepts of comic books, from Superman, Batman, Spider-man, Aquaman, and even the concept of comic books themselves.

Oddly, William is back for a rare even-numbered episode, and together with Jonathan cover items that made it into the store 12/10/2014 and what is expected for 12/17/2014. This week's ramble is about the comic book shows and their mid season finale's. Hang on as William and Jonathan spoil Gotham, Agents of Shield, Flash, Arrow, Constantine, but not the Walking Dead so much (neither have seen it yet).

Jonathan and William start rambling almost from the get go, talking about items that made it into the store 12/03/2014 and what is expected for 12/10/2014. The duo then go on to ramble more intently about why William hates the New 52, Marvel NOW, and modern comics.

Carey Bourne is back, and he and Jonathan cover the items that made it to the store 11/26/2014 and what is expected 12/3/2014. The two then talk about their feelings, ideas, and opinions on DC's Convergence and Marvel's Secret Wars, both events due to from the publishers in 2nd quarter of 2015.

Jonathan and William are back to talk about items that came out 11/19/2014 and things that are due to come out 11/26/2014. William then brings the topic for the Ramble that leads the two into the longest meandering topic to date - What are your favorite moments in comics?

Jonathan finally got Josh do agree to sit for a podcast, and they are joined by Altered Egos Comics & Games customer, Carey Bourne. Together the three talk about books on the shelf 11/12/2014, and items expected 11/19/2014 (which Jonathan mis-states as 11/29. What's up with that?). Before their recommendations at the end, the trio cover their individual introductions into comics and attempt to answer the broad question of "What is the point?"

William returns to help Jonathan ramble about comics and sundry things, and they are are unexpectedly joined by Comic Dojo host, North Florida Comic Con's chief organizer, and former Altered Egos Comics & Games General Manager, the incomparable Greg Hopkins. Together, Jonathan, William, and Greg tackle items released 11/05/2014 and expected 11/12/2014. Greg, a listener of the previous podcasts, then takes Jonathan to task on "the 5 sins of the New 52". A meandering tale, full of sound and fury, ultimately signifying nothing.

Its just Jonathan rambling on about books that made it to the store on 10/29/2014 and items that should be in the store 11/05/2014. He also reviews Halloween and Halloween ComicFest in the store, as well as the store's experiences with the North Florida Comic Con. He then tries to approach the idea of nostalgia on his own. And the Rasputin graphic novel he couldn't recall? PETROGRAD by Philip Gelatt and Tyler Crook. Look for it.