OFF THE PANEL #14 - Daredevil: The Man Without Fear

In the series' fourteenth installment, The Sloth (Alex Koch) is once again joined by The Sissy (James Lewis) and a returning fixture of the show, The Satanist (Mike Napier), to discuss Frank Miller's last great superhero story and the definitive portrayal of the origin story that mythologizes one of Marvel's most underrated superheroes. Listen as three podcasters without fear discuss in detail what makes Matt Murdock tick, how cinematic fiction can be achieved in the pages of a comic, and most importantly, the lengths a blind man will go to in order to eventually beat up Stilt-Man. This is Frank Miller and John Romita Jr.'s Daredevil: The Man Without Fear.

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Off The Panel #13: Ultimate Spider-Man

Off The Panel returns from hiatus with it's thirteenth installment, The Sloth (Alex Koch) and The Sissy (James Lewis) go in-depth into one of the most ground-breaking and controversial runs in recent memory, Ultimate Spider-Man.

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Episode 99

In which the Off-Panelists ring in the holiday season with cheer and glad tidings, trampling all over their fellow man to get cheap stuff in the process. On this Thanksmas Eve special and the penultimate episode to the big 100th Off-Panel Podcast Spectacular, join The Scotsman and the Southerner as they dissect funny accents, stuff turkeys, and remember to react to news about comic related headlines, including Alan Moore's latest shenannigans, Apple's decision to ban Sex Criminals from their Comixology app, America's horror at their own penis, and that one time Magneto assassinated John F. Kennedy. Featured reviews - primarily from Image - include a lengthy review of Brian K. Vaughn's Saga #16, Rick Remender's Black Science #1, Kelly Sue DeConnick's Pretty Deadly #2, Charles Soule's Letter 44 #2, and Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead #117. We're one episode away, people....

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OFF THE PANEL #7 - Origin

In the seventh installment of the series, the Sloth (Alex Koch) is joined by two members of The Off-Panel Podcast's sister network, James Lewis (Below The Bible Belt) and Mike Napier (Pulp Nightmare), to talk about an often overlooked but fascinatingly rich chapter of the extensive Marvel catalog that once threatened to tell the tale that could have unraveled one of comics' most beloved characters. From his humble beginnings playing hoop and stick, to his tragic and often disturbing turn into the animal he was always destined to become, discover the origin story of The X-Men's Wolverine for the very first time in the controversial 2001 graphic novel simply titled, Origin.

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OFF THE PANEL #2 - Superman: Red Son

The second installment of OFF THE PANEL is back. In this installment, Matt and Sergio talk up the Elseworld classic Superman: Red Son. From the shocking twist ending to Batman's awesome hat, they discuss the three issue miniseries in detail. IN SOVIET RUSSIA, MAN SUPERS YOU!

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Episode 69

In which The Off-Panelists find themselves in the throws of passion and spoil other people's stories, as the Sloth and the Spaniard delve into a light week of books while the Scot, having read nothing for the week, looks on from afar. Following several attempts to move onto the book reviews, they finally succeed with talk of the month's dosage of The Man Without Fear in Waid's Daredevil, the realization that books can be read for the sake of reading with Justice League, artistry abound and talk of iconic runs to accompany Wonder Woman, and a lightning round that seems less like a dash and more like a crawl. Following this, the trio of triumphant failure embark on an extensive look at the 2013 Eisner Award nominees, Man of Steel trailer reactions, and the most important question of all - can a drunk girl find love in the crotch of another?

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Links of the Week
2013 Eisner Award Nominees Announced
New Man of Steel Trailer
Cast Revealed for Justice League: Flashpoint DTV FIlm
Manapul & Buccellato Talk Reverse Flash

OFF THE PANEL #1 - Batman: Year One

In which The Off-Panel Podcast gains it's very own spin-off! Join your favorite OPP alumni for the first episode of a brand new micro-series, in which they tackle the subject far too engaging for one podcast: the classics. From Sandman to Swamp Thing, to the assorted works of industry giants such as Geoff Johns and Mark Waid, even down to personal favorites and comic-related topics that are just begging to be tackled by a group of nerds with too much free time, Off The Panel will fill all of your needs.

In this first installment, join the Sloth (Alex Koch) and the Southerner (Matt Johnson) as they kick back and examine the definitive origin story of one of comics' most iconic characters: Frank Miller's Batman: Year One. 

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Episode 40

In which The Off-Panelists get new wheels and change their name to a symbol, as the Sloth, the Spaniard, and the Scotsman venture into nearly an hour and a half of comic-heavy discussion and "mountains" of news. From Facebook drama for your mama to the many disturbed faces of Anton Arcane, all the way down to a brief review of friend to the podcast Joe Mulvey's Scam #1, it's an episode jam-packed with news, reviews, and spunk. Literally.

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Wonder Woman Pilot Being Developed By The CW? 
Scam #1 Now Available - Official Site
215 Ink Comics - Official Site

Episode 39

In which there were three, as the Off-Panelists go into new and slightly deranged places! Join in on the madness as the Sloth, the Scotsman, and the Southerner talk funny books and help depict an unholy war between two titans of the industry that's the talk of the internet. After reviewing the week's host of annuals, a Marvel book that keeps on keeping on, and an old classic that everyone should be reading with their eyes closed. 

The Off-Panel Podcast: Soon To Be The #1 Podcast Hated by Rob Liefeld.

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Links of the Week

Rob Liefeld vs. Scott Snyder over Twitter 

Scott Snyder and Jim Lee rumored to launch new Superman title

Grant Morrison's Wonder Woman to launch next year 

ABC greenlights Whedon's SHIELD series 

Episode 38

In which The Off-Panelists want everyone to burn in hell, as they finally say goodbye to one of their favorite long-running and beloved series - Scalped, by Jason Aaron - in a tribute of epic proportions by the only two guys that read it. Following that, the crew have an epic-length chat about the week's books, revisit their Liefeldian policies, get jiggy with Wonder Woman, warn their fellow podcastee about social interactions with SICBA Award-Winner John Lees, and discuss proper ediquette when it comes to approaching the hot girl at the pool. SPOILER: One solution involves a shot... to the gut?

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Links of the Week

Jonbot Vs. Martha - A Webcomic About Life, Love, And Robotic Divorce
The DCU's New "Power Couple"
Rob Liefeld Exits DC Comics
Geoff Johns To Follow Reis And Leave Aquaman?
Brubaker Bids Goodbye To Winter Soldier, Moves Onto The Indie Scene

Episode 37

 

In which the OPP crew throw off the chains of their Dominco overlord once and for all! Once free they blabber on for fifteen minutes, beginning a deadly game of one-upmanship of pet illness while two crew members seethe in jealousy at one members' celebrity endorsements. After that, they get into the week's comics and ponder exactly why the lone female member is revolted by the thought of Gail Simone's friendship.

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Links of the Week:
One Reason to Hate John Lees
A Second Reason to Hate John Lees
Joe Kubert (1926-2012)
Joe Carnahan's Daredevil Sizzle Reel (Video)
Suddenly Something Really Interesting Webcomic

Episode 35

In which The Off-Panelists plot to send an asteroid heading towards Earth in attempt to rid them of a constant nuiscence, before realizing that they've actually got comic books to talk about. Once the confusion settles, the Spic, the Hick, the Prick, and SICBA Award Winner John Lees decide that Rob Liefeld is the true d-list of the comic book industry, before commencing the circle jerk for a Marvel book, getting onto eachother for not reading their own recommendations, complaining about the lack of a certain costume feature on one of DC's most recent reinventions, and fight against the dreaded menace of bald testicle lumps. Die, Scot Kimball, die!

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Kickstarter Campaign For "Oxymoron", A Graphic Novel By Tyler James, Joe Mulvey, and even SICBA Award Winner John Lees!
Pledge now, and receive special incentives for donating!
"Spent" - A Comic NOT Endorsed By SICBA Award Winner John Lees
With Apologies
Russell Crowe Replaces Javier Bardem For "Dark Tower" Lead
Random Text Accompaniment
New Creative Teams For "Marvel NOW" Revealed, Including Aaron, Waid, And Remender
Further Random Text Accompaniment
Rob Liefeld Demotes "Deadpool" Talent To D-List
Okay, Seriously, I've Got Nothing

Episode 34

In which the Scot, Southerner, and Spaniard come together to tackle the task of talking up those tasty little tracts known as comics. They chat about this week's crop of funny books, verbally fellate a creator or two, and speculate on events to come in said books. They then take on the few news topics of the week, and finally answer listener questions. Listen for a very special cameo at the end!

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Links of the Week:

Below the Bible Belt Podcast

Morrison stepping down from Action, Batman Inc. 

Marvel cancels Thanos: Son of Titan #1 

Episode 33

In which the OPP crew are back in action this week, fighting everything from whooping cough to shaved pubes, to bring you this episode. The gang talks about this week's slate of comics, one member's creepy Aquaman shrine (three guesses who that is), and some movie that came out this week. Yeah, it's no big deal, you probably never heard of it.

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DARK KNIGHT RISES SPOILERS! 

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Links of the Week:
The Oxymoron Graphic Novel on Kickstarter

Episode 32

In which The Off-Panelists of the week confuse a p-word with a c-word, as the three in attendance celebrate a truly landmark achievement in one of the crew's professional and personal lives. That's right, the crew celebrate Matt's birthday. Oh, and some other thing happened, too. After giving the due congratulations and giving one a de-promotion, the trio of terror talk up the release of The Amazing Spider-Man and give their reviews, with spoilers included, before finally moving onto the week's comics and an extremely prompt story segment. We repeat - there are spoilers -so if you haven't seen the film, don't listen to this episode until after you have. You've been warned courtesy of SICBA Award Winner John Lees.

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Links Of The Week

OPP's Own JOHN LEES Wins 'Best Writer' At The SICBA Awards - Video

John's Post-Win Interview, Promoting The Subject Of Win, THE STANDARD

Speaking Of Award Winners, Harvey Nominees Were Announced

Marvel Brings In 'NOW!' Initiative

The Mad Titan Takes The Spotlight This Fall

Scott Snyder Brings A Familiar Face Back To Center Stage In Batman

Episode 31

In which the three-man crew of the good ship OPP weather the storm of poor internet connectivity to bring you this week's episode. The two gents and one senor chew the fact and talk about this week's batch of comics, blacking out at pool parties, and the dangers of creepy photoshops. Sabotage, mysterious cuts, and bodily fluid splattered shields abound. Will they survive the episode? Will Alex explode from sheer joy upon hearing the Detective Comics related news? Will anyone outside Scotland actually listen to an episode?!

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Links of the Week

Alex's batastic manip

George Perez's DC struggles

Brubaker calls it quits on Cap

Daniels done with Detective Comics

Episode 29

In which, during a startling turn of events, one of the crew finds out that they secretly have an evil twin brother! Oh, and that happens in some major comic book, too. Join The Off-Panel Podcast as they wrap their heads around this latest development with mixed results, talk about upcoming creative team shifts - both positive and negative, spend alot of time gushing about the lord of the vampires, revisit an old foe, pimp out some of their favorite webcomics, and reveal which one of the crew slipped some questionable titles into their mix for the week. He might be a fat bastard, but he's still your brother!

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Links Of The Week
DC Axes Voodoo, Resurrection Man, Captain Atom, and Justice League International

Webcomics Recommended By OPP!
The Gutters
Awesomataz By James Lewis
Smoke Manmuscle, P.I.
Jonbot Vs. Martha
Our Valued Customers: Conversations From The Comic Book Store
Mothwicke - Chronicles Of Remarkable Adventures
Tears Of The Dragon
Caffeinated Toothpaste
Penny Arcade

Episode 28

The gang's all here for this week's extra long episode in which they dive into this week's comic, two of which have been in the news over the past few weeks, chat and discuss DC's recently announced third wave, the latest comic book movie news, and try to answer a fan question from last week.

Remember: If you don't like this podcast, DON'T LISTEN TO IT!

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Links of the Week

DC Announces Zero Issues, New Titles

Jim Lee Leaving Justice League

Warner Bros. Makes Justice League Plans

Episode 27

In which the crew decide it's okay to be gay, but mothers are terrible, as they set off on a mystery to discover just how far DC and Marvel will go to one-up eachother in the eternal struggles of the Company Wars. Among the lot of books that detract from the week's theme are about a guy who's kind of like Ragman - but nothing like him at all, vampires who climax quickly and disappointingly, John Constantine's constant innuendo and self-hatred, and proof positive that Ocean Master can never look good. Presenting a new addition to the podcast, Mr. Cock!

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Links of the Week:

Astonishing X-Men Plans Gay Wedding
DC's Response: "Iconic" Character To Come Out
Read Alex's Letter to One Million Moms.com
SPANDEX - A New Indie Comic Chronicling Life As A Gay Superhero

Episode 26

In which the crew just can't seem to get enough of a certain word, as the triumvirative efforts of the Southerner, the Sombrero, and the Sloth reach a new low in attempt to reign in the show and talk about the week's books. Listen to the three stumble through a variety of topics, ranging from their confusion over Marvel's bizarre obsession with points, just what the heck really happened in a few DC favorites, the mindset of Whedon's Post-"Avengers" plans, and how one character seems to be routinely screwed over in alternate media. Surprisingly enough, it's not Aquaman!

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Links Of The Week:

CW's "Arrow" Trailer
A Closer Look At "Arrow"
"Chronicle" Director Working On Reboot Of Fantastic Four