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Episode 53 - The Blow Gene Wilder Hour f/James ...
This week's episode is a big one as we talk for a good long while with actor
James Urbaniak, Dr. Venture himself, about The Venture Bros., his hilarious web
videos, his enjoyment of alternative comics (including those by a fellow he
played in American Splendor, R. Crumb) and our mutual love of Gene Wilder, among
other things. We also debut a new theme song by a guy you may have heard of,
Adam Warrock, and explain the reasons we needed a new theme pretty much
immediately. Add in some Jeopardy! talk and some mysterious news from Chris and
it's a jam-packed show!
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Episode 52 - The Guys Who Get the Coffee f/Nick...
Jimmy Olsen, Morning Glories, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents and Infinite Vacation writer
Nick Spencer sits down with us this week to talk about the tough lessons of the
Silver Age, giving voice to the people behind the biggest names in Metropolis
and, of course, that whole Heavy Ink thing. We also debut our brand new
sort-of-kind-of standard Twitter question (a top hat is involved) and discuss
what's pissing Chris off this week.
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Episode 51 - Got a Switch f/Chris Roberson
We're recovering from our New Year's hangovers this week and trying to relearn
the basics of podcasting after a long break. Luckily, the always entertaining
Chris Roberson, who is taking over for J. Michael Straczynski on Superman
[http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2011/01/04/dcu-in-2011-supermans-walk-takes-him-to-space/] and
is writing Starborn
[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stan-Lees-Starborn/151889081513750] with Stan
Lee, stopped by for the third time, despite officially now being a capital-b Big
Deal! We also read out your favorite moments from the show's first 49 episodes
and answer some listener questions!
Episode 49 - More Than a Feeling f/Evan "Funk" ...
It's an episode of firsts this week! Chris unveils a brand new segment, our
guest, Evan "Funk" Davies, reveals the origin of his nickname and his methods
for selecting music for his show on WFMU, and Matt reveals, for the first time
ever, his plan to use Gandhi's ghost to collect huge gambling winnings.
Unfortunately, it's also WRA's first completely Euge-free show, but don't hold
that against us.
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Episode 48 - Mystery Host
Just who is War Rocket Ajax's new co-host? Listen to the show and find out! He's
known Chris for a good long while, and he's been on the show before. Those are
your clues.
Chris and his new host answer some listener questions, talk about Batman at
length and explain why the changeover happened a little earlier than expected.
We also call up Euge and talk to him via speakerphone to find out what he's up
to in the early stops of his comic shop tour.
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Episode 47 - Podcast to Restore Sanity
Chris is recovered from his horrible plague, and Euge and Matt have emerged from
the crowd at the DC Rally to Restore Sanity. We talk about all that, and comics
and twitter questions. Time for a good ole' fashioned Bro-down!
Artists and friends-of-the-show Tom Fowler and Jen Vaughn stop by, as we dig
through some listener questions and talk about…well, very weird stuff.
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Episode 45 - Nexus or Against Us f/Jarrett Will...
Creator of the awesome pro-wrestling graphic novel series Super Pro KO, Jarrett
Williams, stops by to talk about…well, wrestling. A lot of wrestling. Chris and
Euge also recap their NYCC experiences. Lives are changed.
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Episode 44 - Gorilla Strippin' f/Brandon Jerwa
Before writing GI Joe comics, Brandon Jerwa had some interesting jobs. He comes
on Ajax to talk to us about them, among other things. And now you know. And
knowing is…like, some part of the battle or something.
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Episode 43 - Mass EFX f/Colleen Coover
Show favorite Colleen Coover joins the show to talk about Bioware, sandbox
games, and D&D. Grab your controllers, it's time for our video game show!
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Episode 42 - Almond Joy f/Phil Hester
Writer and artist Phil Hester talks about art vs. writing, Green Arrow, The
Wretch and con memories with Chris. Euge is back from SPX and ready for action.
And a very, very special haters segment.
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Episode 41 - I'm for Vs. f/Nate Cosby
Marvel Editor Nate Cosby stops by to discuss a bunch of things, most importantly
Nova Vs. Horse. It's an instant classic, as our second editorial guest talks
about having fun on the job, the secrets of his favorite writers, and college
football? Also, new haters theme!
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Episode 40 - Crash Course
So, we were supposed to do a real episode, but Euge's computer decided to
majorly crash a day before he was going out of town. So after a night of
recovering all of the stuff necessary to record and process a podcast, we
cobbled together this mini-live-to-tape episode, just to keep our Cal
Ripken-esque streak going (note: we have no Ripken-esque streak).
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Episode 39 - What's Old Is New
It's been one year on the War Rocket Ajax, and Sims and Euge sit around,
reminisce and answer listener questions and talk about comics and stuff. Also,
return of BIG UPS TO ALL MY HATERS!
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Episode 38 - Stache-Con f/Paul Tobin
Paul Tobin joins us to talk about villains, superheroes, and mustaches. Chris
and Euge talk about comics (sorta), and we continue to not stop believin'.
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Episode 37 - Electric Slidin' f/David Wolkin
Sims is back from San Diego Comic-Con, so we gab about that with fellow
ComicsAlliance contributor and House of Chicken and Waffles and Comics
proprietor, David Wolkin. Also, Skymall, Mega Man, and comics!
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Episode 36 - Cocoa Bagels
While Sims is away at San Diego Comic-Con, Euge and Matt Wilson soldier on to
talk about dreams, robot detectives, an extended comics segment and Metal Gear
Solid. Also, Sims does check in with voicemails, and general tomfoolery.
Brian Clevinger, of 8-bit Theater and Atomic Robo fame, steps into the
thunderdome to talk about US-1, The Infinity Gauntlet, and why Stephen Hawking
is such a jerk. Also, South Carolina politics, Ice Cube lyrical analysis, and
Harry Potter! Check your self.
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Episode 34 - Pizza Buffet f/Justin Aclin
Editor of Toyfare Magazine, Justin Aclin, stops by to talk about toys, eating
contests, and comics, as he touts his titles Hero House and S.H.O.O.T. First.
Chris and Euge celebrate Independence Day in more ways than one. Happy 4th of
July everyone.
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Episode 33 - Ice Cream Cake f/Rick Remender
Rick Remender is our first guest to pull a hat trick on War Rocket Ajax, as he
stops by to talk about Fear Agent, Frankencastle, and colorful stories about ice
cream and hardcore music. We debut a new format for the show, and Chris and Euge
talk about Superman just walkin' the earth n' sh*t.
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Episode 32 - Periwinkle Skies f/Ming Doyle
We're back! I know we said Rick Remender would be our guest, but due to some
last minute complications, we had to reschedule him (to next week!). So Chris &
Euge get to sit with the lovely and talented Ming Doyle, artist of The Loneliest
Astronauts and whose work you've also seen in Marvel's Girl Comics anthology.
It's an episode about HeroesCon, dream romance, and lovely skies as the crew is
back again with the incredible, and all that goodness.
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Episode 31 - When Sh*t Gets Real Bonus Round
It's been a weird week for Euge. So when shit gets real on War Rocket Ajax,
Chris and Euge do an Edit-Free Ajax Bonus Round, answer listener questions, and
just when you think the show's over….they go to Cuba and blow a bunch of stuff
up. Maybe not that last part, but you get the idea.
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Episode 30 - Oh, Margo f/Josh Fruhlinger
It's a show that's as familiar as your Sunday Morning Newspaper Comics section,
when Josh Fruhlinger of the Comics Curmudgeon chats with the crew. Hear us talk
about Funky Winkerbean, Apt. 3G, Beetle Bailey, and why they all suck while we
continue to love them. Also, Chris takes on a slew of haters and we talk about
Iron Man 2. It's an Episode 30 blowout!
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Episode 29 - Podcastkata f/Matt Singer
With the skill of gymnastics, and the kill of karate, Matt Singer, host of the
IFC.com podcast and on-air host of IFC news, joins us to talk about his lifelong
scholarly pursuit of watching and discussing the cinematic merit of Gymkata. We
also talk about his time interning with Troma Entertainment, and comics reviews!