Comics This Week by ThisWeekInComics.com and Fred

[fred]

Hello All
I now have a demo podcast. You can check it out here: http://comicsthisweek.libsyn.com/ (http://comicsthisweek.libsyn.com/) and download it or alternatively you can manually add it to iTunes by going to Advanced->Subscribe To Podcast and add this url (http://comicsthisweek.libsyn.com/rss).

Please remember that this is only a demo and that I'd like your feedback.

Thanks
--Fred

[paper]

This turned out really well. Great analysis on the week's books. Thoughtful and funny.

Keep up the good work!

[fred]

thanks a lot.

Also I should add:

QUICK SHOW NOTE:

I don't mean to say that I hope that they throw the Punisher's baby out. I mean to say that I hope they throw the idea out. Throwing babies out is senseless; there are hospitals, fire stations, and dumpsters everywhere that you can leave them in.

[fred]

so what did you think?

[labor_days]

So, I listened to the demo via iTunes.

Please, don't be offended but Fred you need to not breathe so heavily into the mic. Back up a bit, my eardrums are getting pounded here.

Also, a little less "I don't know"'s. It's your opinion, you should know. I'd suggest writing down some bullet points you'd like to talk further about on each book, then go from there in the recording. At least till you get your feet under you with the podcasting thing. Nothing wrong with off-cuff reviews but too many stammerings make one sound indecisive.

Other than that, I enjoyed your more elaborated reviews. Good luck, dude!

[fred]

thanks .

[labor_days]

Hope I didn't come off too harshly. It may seem like a minor nitpick; but for those of us listening with high end in-ear headphones little things like people banging their mic sound like EXPLOSIONS.

I did like the demo though.

[fred]

thanks. I understand. I've got to get a better handle on the intake volume. I had actually planned to do some more experimenting with it this week.

[mikegraham6]

Fred i really liked your podcast dude, it's like reading your reviews only in podcast form! In terms of suggestions, my only complaint would be stuff that you'l get better at with time anyway. the more podcasts you get out the better you'll become, you might want to add in some music or an intro, but what i really loved was your news segment, i really liked hearing your take on the week's news. If your gonna stick with a news and review format, im there buddy! can't wait for episode 2

[horatio616]

you need to not breathe so heavily into the mic.

Actually, that sounds like something I can really get into!

Downloading the demo as we speak...

[fred]

Fred i really liked your podcast dude, it's like reading your reviews only in podcast form! In terms of suggestions, my only complaint would be stuff that you'l get better at with time anyway. the more podcasts you get out the better you'll become, you might want to add in some music or an intro, but what i really loved was your news segment, i really liked hearing your take on the week's news. If your gonna stick with a news and review format, im there buddy! can't wait for episode 2

thanks a lot mike. I actually plan to have music. This one didn't have it because I was planning on just sitting on it, but the few people that heard it liked it so I decided to let it fly. Then, I just wanted to get it up as fast as possible because I'm shooting for Thursday night on #2.

[fred]

Actually, that sounds like something I can really get into!

Downloading the demo as we speak...

ooh then you'll love my next project - Porn This Week

hope you like it

[mikegraham6]

Porn This Week


WICKED! I'm there!

[fred]

Sadly there are podcasts about porn news already.

[kahunablair]

Sadly there are podcasts about porn news already.

Yes, but those aren't done by Fred.


I'm starting downloading the podcast as I was walking out the door this morning. It's sitting on my computer as we speak awaiting my return.

[fred]

this is true.

let me know what you think

[labor_days]

Actually, that sounds like something I can really get into!

Downloading the demo as we speak...Ha! You cheeky bastard. :D

[jurassicalien]

thanks a lot.

Also I should add:

QUICK SHOW NOTE:

I don't mean to say that I hope that they throw the Punisher's baby out. I mean to say that I hope they throw the idea out. Throwing babies out is senseless; there are hospitals, fire stations, and dumpsters everywhere that you can leave them in.

now that's just not true, what movie did you see this one. people just taking babies. oh ho ho ho sir, priceless.

[horatio616]

Sadly there are podcasts about porn news already.

What are the best porn news podcasts? I have, uhm, a cousin who wants to know.

[fred]

edit: re jurassicalien
thank you sir

[fred]

What are the best porn news podcasts? I have, uhm, a cousin who wants to know.

If you go to iTunes and search for porn you'll see that there are a lot. I've only ever heard one. The host interviewed the host of another show that I listened to. I think that it was called Podnography but it now seems to be missing from iTunes.

[fred]

The podcast is in iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261579535) now.

[fred]

episode #2 is up.

iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261579535)

Direct Download (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/Podcast2a.mp3)

[fred]

episode 3 is up

Direct Download (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/episode3.mp3) right-click and select "save target as"

iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261579535)

[fred]

episode 4 has been posted.

This week on the show, I discuss Mouse Guard Winter 1152 #1, Batman #668, and others. I also take some questions from the forums at www.thisweekincomics.com (http://www.thisweekincomics.com/)
As always, there are spoilers.

Direct Download (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/episode4.mp3) right-click and select "save target as"

[bmh]

I agree with you about Batman this week.

[fred]

Thanks for checking it out. The good news is that this storyline only lasts for one more issue.

[bmh]

And then is it more sh*t from Morrison or is that when the big all Batman book event takes place?

[fred]

starting with 670, it looks like they're beginning the return of R'as Al Ghul

[bmh]

I just listened to Fred's This Week in Comics podcast episode 4. I really enjoyed it. Glad that I have a few podcasts that don't go an hour and a half. I like how Fred keeps his reviews short and to the point. The only problem was that he seemed to kind of mumble his voice and trail off at times.

[fred]

thanks. I'm actually looking for a new mic. This would improve some of the vocal issues.

[bmh]

thanks. I'm actually looking for a new mic. This would improve some of the vocal issues.

Very cool.

Your podcast also gives me my podcast fix of my weekly books until iFanboy's show on Sunday.

[paper]

Is it just the headset aspect of the mic that's bothering you? I could see where it would feel like a restriction but I could never get a desktop mic to work for me.

[mikegraham6]

fred, what time do you post your podcast? i always seem to miss it when im synching my iPod for the next morning

[fred]

fred, what time do you post your podcast? i always seem to miss it when im synching my iPod for the next morning

the last two weeks, it's been around 1AM on Thursday - so late Wednesday night. You might've missed the sync this time because libsyn was down for like 18 hours. They're back up now. However, no podcasts were available for download for nearly a day. Pissed? yes, I was.

[fred]

Very cool.

Your podcast also gives me my podcast fix of my weekly books until iFanboy's show on Sunday.

thanks a lot.

[fred]

Is it just the headset aspect of the mic that's bothering you? I could see where it would feel like a restriction but I could never get a desktop mic to work for me.

It's not that. I've finally gotten used to it and I like it from that standpoint. However, it's too motion and noise sensitive. I'm getting really annoyed with editing out my breathing (where possible), hearing scratching when my mic hits my stubble (I record late at night), and blowing people out when I laugh.

It might be my particular mic, but I think that I'd probably do better with something stationary.

[paper]

Can you move the mic back? Is it flexible in any way?

My concerns with a stationary mic are as follows. Even though you're not physically tethered by a cord, you're still forced to talk in one position, otherwise your volume is all over the place. You're forced to go to the mic because the mic doesn't follow you. They also tend to be more sensitive, so there's more background noise. That's just my experience though.

Now that I've been using it for a while, I heartily recommend my headset (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005A9AU/102-4478706-2043324). The noise canceling really works.

Then again, I can understand if you want to go with the stationary mic. I'm really quiet, so I'd have to try pretty hard to blow out the levels.

[fred]

The one that I have now moves vertically but not horizontally. Thanks for the link. I'm going to check that out.

[jaflanagan]

I"m still unable to d/l through itunes. I can't get Around Comics either. Just me?

[six-gun]

I"m still unable to d/l through itunes. I can't get Around Comics either. Just me?

No, I'm having the same problem.

[fred]

Libsyn was down for a day and now it's acting all weird. I just tried sending a manual ping at iTunes and that didn't seem to do it. So, I reposted the episode just now. Hopefully, that will force iTunes to refresh the feed.

I'm so frustrated because it's appearing if you're subscribed (to some people), but not on the main Comics This Week page. I think that it has to do with Libsyn being down for a while.

So anyhow, Episode #4 Re-post should begin showing soon.

Thanks for letting me know guys.

Also, if you like the show and you feel inclined - I could use iTunes reviews. You don't have to say that you love it or anything - you just have to bump the single one that I've gotten off the front page. That guy's a dick. ;)

EDIT: I forgot to mention that you can download it here (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/episode4.mp3) if you'd like it now. thanks

[paper]

Just posted my review.

[fred]

That's awesome. Thanks a lot.

[fred]

Just posted my review.

Thanks. That's an awesome review. I'm going out now to buy a slip and slide and cover it in ketchup.

[fred]

I just checked back in with iTunes. The re-post worked so you should be able to get it know. Please let me know if you can't.

[esophagus]

I just checked back in with iTunes. The re-post worked so you should be able to get it know. Please let me know if you can't.Worked good for me.

[acomicbookgirl]

I just checked back in with iTunes. The re-post worked so you should be able to get it know. Please let me know if you can't.

Worked for me both times.. Oh well..

[fred]

cool. thanks all

Apparently, libsyn is still down for some internet users. They just sent me a long email to explain why. They expect to be back up in the next 24.

[jgg0610]

Josh, I'm thinking it's just you because I'm getting it and AC both through Itunes.

Edit: Didn't see that the problem had been fixed before I posted this, please ignore.

[fred]

they've had a dns issue that requires a really lengthy explanation

quick answer is that they were ****ed up for a few days

[fred]

thanks for the review kwok

[fred]

episode 5 has been posted.

This week on the show, I discuss American Virgin #18, Amazons Attack #6, The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allen Poo, and others. I also take some questions from the forums at www.thisweekincomics.com (http://www.thisweekincomics.com/)
As always, there are spoilers.

Direct Download (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/episode5.mp3) right-click and select "save target as"

Download and Subscribe through iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261579535)

[fred]

Thanks for the review SixGun

[six-gun]

Thanks for the review SixGun

you're welcome, I like the show

[fred]

That's awesome. Thanks for letting me know. It's always nice to get reviews or comments or anything.

[kahunablair]

That's awesome. Thanks for letting me know. It's always nice to get reviews or comments or anything.

I personally like the show, I just think you should fire the guy that's playing the part of you. He's not very believable.

[fred]

He's very sexy though. That's hard to replace.

Thanks by the way.

[drwally]

Wow, this is exciting -- I just found out about this, but have not had a chance to download. What DOES Fred sound like in person? (Probably as funny as in the threads).

I don't know if you are still having the "breathing problems," but here is a quick little tip I learned years ago from a pro in a free A/V seminar - don't talk directly into the microphone with it right in front of your mouth and nose, but have it just to the side of your mouth (as it would be if you had a head set), pointing sideways rather than to your face. The sound of you speaking gets picked up, but the breathing goes forward. But maybe you got past the heavy breathing stage... (am restraining myself greatly with regard to double entendres here...):confused:

As for actual content? Can't wait to hear...

[fred]

thanks wally. I hope you like it.

[fred]

Episode #6 is here

In my very special sixth episode, I manage to go 43:59 and STILL miss some of the things on my list that I wanted to talk about. However, I did cover Buffy #6, ASM #544, Sorrow #1, Capote in Kansas, take some questions from the forums, and much more.

Direct Download (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/episode6.mp3) right-click and select "save target as"

Download and Subscribe through iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261579535)

[drwally]

I got a chance to listen to the podcast, and it seems many audio problems got resolved recently. Absolute favorite segment - answering questions from others. Here is my advice - trying to be "pro procaster" sounding just does not suit you, but when you throw that out the window, and just unleash the mega Fred we all know and love, trash talking and all that, but with some good positive and insightful things to say about good books, it is much more fun. Remember - you did decide to label your podcase "explicit" so I say -- no holds barred, unleash.

[mikegraham6]

i like the Bash-tastic goodness :)
That's why i can't wait to hear Fred's thoughts on this weeks ASM

[drwally]

i like the Bash-tastic goodness :)
That's why i can't wait to hear Fred's thoughts on this weeks ASM

See what I mean? Fred - face the reality -- Love the bash tastic. And others of us know how to feed that well, so...off to a great start! Others of us just need to keep feeding the Fred Frezy through questions and comments in the email to you, and you'll be great. What you serve up is a nice alternative to self congratualtory, too nice and civil, kiss the creator ass stuff out there in podcast land! But you do it with good humor that prevents you from coming off as overly negative, ugly or juvenile. Good stuff!

[fred]

thanks a lot wally. Which episode did you listen to? I really liked the way that #6 came out.

[fred]

i like the Bash-tastic goodness :)
That's why i can't wait to hear Fred's thoughts on this weeks ASM

thanks. I think I went about 7 minutes or so on it.

[drwally]

thanks a lot wally. Which episode did you listen to? I really liked the way that #6 came out.

The one where you covered Cap #29 and a part of the most recent one. Hope to catch more when I have more time. I am off to bed now... I also caught you on Kwok's podcast -- if you can manage guests on you podcast it would be great fun as others have done.

[fred]

very cool. thanks a lot

[fred]

Comics This Week Episode #7

In this episode I talk about Wonder Girl #1, Daredevil #100, New Avengers #34, The Walking Dead #42, Fear Agent The Last Goodbye #3, Good As Lily, Gotham Central Volume 3, take some questions from the forums, and much much more. See me review 16 floppies, 2 trades and take about 10 questions. How punchy am I by the end? There's only one way to find out.

As always, there are spoilers.

Direct Download right-click and select "save target as" (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/episode7.mp3)

Download and Subscribe through iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261579535)

[mikegraham6]

well i found a tab at the bottom of the iTunes store that takes you to the various international stores. i thought i might be able to write a review on the American store, but those people at Apple are too smart for me, they wouldn't let me :(
Anyway, Fred I left you a review on the Canadian store (you can check it out through that tab I mentioned) sorry I couldn't hit up an American review though

[esophagus]

I finally got around to listening to episode six. It was amazing. I loved the spider-man review at the beginning.

[fred]

awesome. thanks a lot guys.

[fred]

that's an awesome review Mike. Thanks

[acomicbookgirl]

fred, i just want to thank you for making my thursday morning easier to get through..

[fred]

thanks
(10)

[fred]

thanks for the review acbg

I'm up to 6 in the US store and 1 in the Canadian

Doesn't this make you Canadians want to represent? You don't have to be America's little brother in every category. Charge that hill Canada. ;)

[mikegraham6]

that's an awesome review Mike. Thanks

you give me a free podcast to listen to every week, i think it's a fair tradeoff buddy!:D

[fred]

thanks a lot

[fred]

Comics This Week Episode #8 has arrived

In this episode I talk about Captain America #30, Cyblade #1, Robin #166, Flash #232, Clubbing, Re-Gifters, Gotham Central Volume 4, take some questions from the forums, and much much more.

As always, there are spoilers.

To Download - Right-click and select "Save Target As" (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/episode8.mp3)

Download and Subscribe through iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261579535)

[fred]

Do you digg my show? You can do it officially here (http://digg.com/podcasts/Comics_This_Week_by_thisweekincomics_com).

[kwok_talk]

dugg ditty dugg dugg

[fred]

ooh nice
thanks

[fred]

Comics This Week for 9/26/2007 - Episode #9 from ThisWeekInComics.com

In this episode I talk about Killing Girl #2, American Virgin #19, Criminal #9, USM #114, JLA #13, Superman Confidential #6, Batman #669, take some questions from the forums, and much much more.

Direct Download (right click and select "Save Target As") (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/episode9.mp3)

Subscribe via iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261579535)

[six-gun]

I actually like the fact that you pick American Virgin every month, makes me feel better about always choosing Cap and Criminal :)

[fred]

glad to help ;)

[fred]

thanks to the people that have dugg the show.

[mikegraham6]

i really have to pick up that second volume of American Virgin. fred, your praise for this book is overwhelming!

[fred]

please do check it out. It's a really good book.

[esophagus]

I just finished up the first volume, and will definitely be making my way to the second. Great series, with great characters. Thanks fred. =p

[fred]

very cool. I'm glad to hear that you like it.

[fred]

I've got a myspace profile for the show now. You can check it out here: http://www.myspace.com/comicsthisweek

[fred]

thanks for the review Blair. it was very nice

[fred]

Comics This Week Episode 9A

In this very special edition of the podcast, I'm joined by a special guest for a tribute to the guys at the iFanboy podcast.

It's the Morrisey's Cat Podcast. It grew out of something they did on their 100th show (which they taped live Friday night in NYC).


Direct Download (right click and select "Save Target As") (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/episode9A.mp3)

Subscribe via iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261579535)

Check Out The Morrisey's Cat Podcast at MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/morrisseysbloodykitty) - http://www.myspace.com/morrisseysbloodykitty

[paper]

Listen to the 100th episode first.

[fred]

yes - you should listen to #100 first

[kahunablair]

Listen to the 100th episode first.
Phew, good thing you said that, because I was just about to listen to it. I was saying, Morrisey's cat? What?

thanks for the review Blair. it was very nice
Anytime man. I realized last night I never left you on, so I rushed to my iTunes and remedied that. Sorry it took so long my man!

[fred]

I'm always very pleased by iTunes reviews (except that one time ).

[piscespaul]

"I'm bloody emo royalty"

brilliant fred ...great tribute!

[fred]

thanks a lot. it was great fun. I'm glad that people seem to like it so far.

[fred]

hey paul
I tried to add you in myspace (awesome quote by the way :)) and I couldn't because I can't answer your questions.

[piscespaul]

just added you....

done and done

[piscespaul]

oh and the quote was too good not to post...

[fred]

very cool. thanks

[esophagus]

That was fantastic! I kept picturing Morrisey's cat with thick sideburns and a pompadour, and it made me laugh. That was definitely a good one.

[fred]

thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

[fred]

What did everyone think of the latest episode? I've gotten a lot of downloads but not a lot of feedback. This episode was very different from what I usually do - so just let me know. Even if you hated it - let me know.
thanks

[kahunablair]

What did everyone think of the latest episode? I've gotten a lot of downloads but not a lot of feedback. This episode was very different from what I usually do - so just let me know. Even if you hated it - let me know.
thanks
Are you referring to the Morrissey cat one?
If so, I listened, and it was nicely done.
Sadly I'm not a big Smiths/Morrissey fan so I didn't get some of the jokes.

[labor_days]

The best part was Morrissey's cat meeting Robert Smith's cat. Haha.

[fred]

thanks guys

[esophagus]

The best part was Morrissey's cat meeting Robert Smith's cat. Haha.
I laughed really hard at that. I imagined Robert Smith's cat going home afterwards and saying "If Morrissey's says don't eat Whiskas, I will eat Whiskas, because I hate that cat."

[fred]

yes - a man who reads wikipedia

[esophagus]

yes - a man who reads wikipediaI have read Morrisseys wikipedia numerous times, I'll admit. But I read that on a fan site or something not long after it happened.

Edit: Not long is a lie, I was little when that happened. But I didn't read it on Wiki.

[fred]

wikipedia - the place where fred does all his research

[esophagus]

wikipedia - the place where fred does all his researchHaha. I can quote, or recite, most bands/shows/writers/books I like.

[fred]

wikipedia rocks

[labor_days]

Sans Wikipedia, the internet would be full of inaccuracies and devoid of links (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Resource_Locator).

[fred]

the only thing cooler than wikipedia is wikipedia vandalism

[esophagus]

Sans Wikipedia, the internet would be full of inaccuracies and devoid of links (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Resource_Locator).And advertising (http://www.wired.com/politics/onlinerights/news/2007/08/wiki_tracker) would certainly get a bit more pricey.

[fred]

marketing eventually ruins everything that's cool

[esophagus]

marketing eventually ruins everything that's coolI was going to start an iFanboy wiki the other night, after I noticed it was a dead link in the Rev3 one. Then I realized how unproductive my life is. Also, who needs Wikipedia when you have the Fort Qu'Appelle times!

[fred]

I've added myself to wikipedia before. I was deemed not wiki-worthy.

**** them

;)

[kahunablair]

I've added myself to wikipedia before. I was deemed not wiki-worthy.

**** them

;)


I propose a retaliation.
What say we create our own wiki-like site? We can call it Tukupedia or Pekepedia.
We'll be the Tyrant Dictators sitting there judging whether or not people are "Worthy" of a page..

[esophagus]

I've added myself to wikipedia before. I was deemed not wiki-worthy.

**** them

;)Same. Maybe if we join forces the two of us will have enough sweetness to be worth one page.

[esophagus]

I propose a retaliation.
What say we create our own wiki-like site? We can call it Tukupedia or Pekepedia.
We'll be the Tyrant Dictators sitting there judging whether or not people are "Worthy" of a page..We can win where the Mitch Clem (http://mitchclemforum.wiki-site.com/index.php/Main_Page) forums tried and failed! It helps to not be a moron.

[fred]

the worst part is how QUICKLY you get deleted

I got booted in 35 SECONDS

Jesus - do some research man! Fred The Pimp may be wiki-worthy. Maybe you don't know EVERYTHING.

[fred]

I like this: Editing of this article by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled because of immature editing and vandalism and crazy rainbow unicorn urine all over.

[esophagus]

I like this: Editing of this article by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled because of immature editing and vandalism and crazy rainbow unicorn urine all over.I was so upset when I read tht on the crazy rainbow unicorn urine page. How can they ban it, when that's what I needed to know?

[fred]

will there ever come a time when I've become so jaded that I don't get giddy when I get a new iTunes review?

I like to think the answer is no.

In either event, I'm not there yet.

[kwok_talk]

iTunes reviews are the best!

[paper]

Sometimes, when Kristen Bell (or Jenna Fischer or Zooey Deschanel) doesn't answer my calls, I like to read my iTunes reviews.

[kahunablair]

I'm half tempted to start a podcast just so I can enjoy these little orgasmic things known as iTunes reviews!

[fred]

I'm actually launching a second show soon. It's not just so that I can twice the reviews though.

[kahunablair]

That should be cool Fred.
Is it more of a general pop culture podcast?

I think mine will be either, me reading local Chinese restaurant menus out loud or a Uwe Boll fan podcast.

[fred]

The exact details are still being hammered out. It's definitely going to be scripted items though in the vein of the Morrissey's Cat Podcast.

[kahunablair]

The exact details are still being hammered out. It's definitely going to be scripted items though in the vein of the Morrissey's Cat Podcast.
So it's a Cat podcast?
Elvis' Cat?
Phil Collins' Cat?
Micheal Stipe's Cat?

[fred]

There will certainly be cat podcasts. I think there will be other types of things too, but we will probably start there.

[kahunablair]

There will certainly be cat podcasts. I think there will be other types of things too, but we will probably start there.

Dogs too? Interesting.

[fred]

HOLY MOTHER****ER! I know who's going to be first. I just saw my favorite news story of the entire year.

[esophagus]

My grandmother was convinced her cat knew how to email, and fax people. She also gave him two bowls of cat-nip a day. It was called "Wacky" and contained pot. He weighed like twenty five pounds, and rarely moved. His name was Tom. He never emailed me, and I always wondered why he didn't want to be friends. He might make a good podcast. =p

[fred]

your grandmother used to get her cat high?

was she in a fraternity or something?

[fred]

Comics This Week #10 - 10/3/2007

Holy flaming Christ - a week where I liked all of my books! I write this as I stand next to a sign that reads "Free Unicorn Rides". Seriously though, there is no Shit Book of the Week. I did a second Book of the Week feature in place of the usual SBOW feature.

This week I talk about Strange Girl #18, Countdown #30, Buffy #7, Detective Comics #837, Sidekick Summer Spectacular #2, Scalped #10, Ms. Marvel #20, and take questions from the forums.

As always, there are spoilers.

To Download - Right-click and select "Save Target As" (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/episode10.mp3)
Comics This Week In iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261579535)

[esophagus]

your grandmother used to get her cat high?

was she in a fraternity or something?I wish I knew.

I look forward to listening to this on the bus tomorrow.

[fred]

thanks.

my summary for the week up too. It's here: http://thisweekincomics.com/10032007.php

[kwok_talk]

When I saw Countdown on the page at your site, I was totally thinking, "Did Fred forget to put a four letter expletive in front of 'book of the week'" I'm stunned, but really looking forward to Countdown.

[fred]

it was excellent. For the first time in the time I've been doing weekly reviews (nearly a year) - there wasn't anything below a B.

good week

I had no choice but to have 2 Books of the Week.

[k33k3r]

I thought the same thing as Kwok at first and then the I thought "wait a minute it didn't suck this week."

[fred]

it was a weird week

[k33k3r]

ahhhh yep it is

[fred]

iTunes News

hey - not only am I #2 in New & Notable for Visual Arts now, but I'm also one of the Featured podcasts. I'm near the top of page 2. YAAAAY

[six-gun]

iTunes News

hey - not only am I #2 in New & Notable for Visual Arts now, but I'm also one of the Featured podcasts. I'm near the top of page 2. YAAAAY

couldn't have happened to a better guy

[fred]

awww thanks

[piscespaul]

congrats fred ...expect an Itunes review soon

[fred]

awesome. thanks a lot. I love iTunes reviews. I get way too excited about them.

[kwok_talk]

iTunes News

hey - not only am I #2 in New & Notable for Visual Arts now, but I'm also one of the Featured podcasts. I'm near the top of page 2. YAAAAY

That is HUGE! Well deserved, my friend!

[fred]

thanks a lot

[kahunablair]

Wow Fred, that is awesome news!

How many times did you have to pleasure Jobs to get that high up on the list?

[fred]

exactly 11

[kahunablair]

exactly 11
Not to shabby. I've heard rumors he's gone up to 20 to 30 times in one night.

Seriously though, nice job!

[fred]

thanks. I'm excited.

[iSteve]

Fred, I just subscribed to your podcast in Juice, my podcast aggregator.

[fred]

I'm glad to hear that Steve. Please let me know what you think.

[fred]

thanks for the review Paul

[piscespaul]

no worries fred ...thank you guys for pointing out free stuff for me to enjoy

[piscespaul]

ok i'm wicked over tired- "putting out" not pointing out

[fred]

I'm glad to do it. Look for an announcement about a new show that I'm doing soon. I think the first episode might get recorded this weekend. (It all depends on whether I can bring myself to write this weekend.)

[six-gun]

I'm glad to do it. Look for an announcement about a new show that I'm doing soon. I think the first episode might get recorded this weekend. (It all depends on whether I can bring myself to write this weekend.)

can't wait!

[fred]

thanks.

I'm either really bored, a glutton for punishment, an attention whore, or some combination of all of the above.


http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u116/fredhosley/attentionwhoreFRED.jpg

[fred]

I came up with 2 versions of a new Comics This Week logo. My wife says that she likes them, but that they're more appropriate for a department store that sells women's clothing (I don't get that).

What do you all think? I like the one with the black stroke. You can see them in different sizes here: http://thisweekincomics.com/logos.html

http://thisweekincomics.com/images/CTWStrokeHUGE.jpg

http://thisweekincomics.com/images/CTWHUGE.jpg

[labor_days]

I kinda agree with your wife, Fred. Neither logo is indicative of a comic book podcast and the lettering is looks more apropos to Marshall Fields or Harods.

They are ostensively pretty though.

(honest opinion. if you like them go for it.)

[fred]

thanks for the input. I appreciate your honesty

[labor_days]

I understand that it must be difficult trying to come up with a logo that isn't just a comic cover with "This Week In Comics" on top of it.

What's wrong with this one?

http://www.thisweekincomics.com/images/thisweeklogoSmall.gif

Turn it into a word balloon and you're fine.

[fred]

I own comicsthisweek.com too and I host the Comics This Week podcast. I'm considering simplifying by doing the Comics This Week podcast from ComicsThisWeek.com.

I'm kind of hesitant to use something that screams COMICS. This isn't because I want to misrepresent my show. It's because so many of the things that would scream COMICS are kind of cliches at this point. There are a whole bunch of shows that use a word balloon derivative logo, a comic collage, etc.

Also, the present logo doesn't work as well as it could in iTunes because it's horizontally-oriented. Even if I were to enlarge it vertically, it would just be the same thing but with more white space.

[labor_days]

Makes sense. But ya'know, the podcast is kinda about comic books.

Forgetting that I am familiar with the show; were I to see a logo such as the last two, I would not associate them with a comic book podcast at first glance.

A logo should be recognizable, distinct and representative.

Pretty sure you'll figure something out.

[fred]

I want to find something that's "outside of the box". The trick is to say comics without being so obvious. Therein lies the rub.

[cam-]

scimoc?

It implies your Podcast is magic.

Though I guess not everyone knows Zatanna.

[cam-]

Oops, forgot to wink.

;)

[kahunablair]

Hey Fred, I messed around in paint just now and here's some goofy ideas.
A and B are my favorites.
A) Stick with what you got, turn oval into a circle and your good to go.
B) I know you wanted to avoid cliches, but I haven't seen a panel logo yet.
C) Just clean and simple.

http://img35.picoodle.com/img/img35/9/10/5/f_CTWm_851c7b0.png

[labor_days]

Choose B! Choose B!

[paper]

B is genius. I'd change the background color for each panel though. Primary colors maybe? Or if you wanted to keep the color scheme, change up the texture. Blue stipple. Blue cross-hatch. I dunno. Even the fonts could be different for each panel if you wanted to take it that far.

[paper]

(Can I claim option C for a Fuzzy Typewriter logo? Pink or bright green with white letters! Big "Fuzzy", little "Typewriter")

(How mercenary of me!)

[kahunablair]

Choose B! Choose B!

Haha. Glad you like one of them at least, Labor!

[kahunablair]

B is genius. I'd change the background color for each panel though. Primary colors maybe? Or if you wanted to keep the color scheme, change up the texture. Blue stipple. Blue cross-hatch. I dunno. Even the fonts could be different for each panel if you wanted to take it that far.
I tried that.
I even tried different word balloon styles around each word.
The problem is when you shrink it down to iPod level, it gets really muddled.

[paper]

Even the different solid colors for each panel?

[kahunablair]

Even the different solid colors for each panel?

The different Primary colors is a wee bit to Mondrian for my taste.
The different texts is still a little wonky when shrunk down.
The variant blue shades is really nice, but it doesn't match the blue that Fred's using currently.

http://img31.picoodle.com/img/img31/9/10/5/f_CTW2m_354dcc9.png

[fred]

I like the panel idea. I think I may use as a basis for a second round. Thanks a lot. That's awesome.

[fred]

rounds 2 and 3 did not go well. I'll try again tomorrow.

[kahunablair]

I like the panel idea. I think I may use as a basis for a second round. Thanks a lot. That's awesome.
No problem man. I'm glad I can help give you some inspiration.

[fred]

Comics This Week #11 - 10/10/2007

This week I talk about Sentences by Percy Carey aka MF Grimm, Countdown #29, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24, Sorrow #2, Gotham Central Volume 5, New Avengers #35, a bit of news, take questions from the forums, and much much more. The show is packed full this week.

As always, there are spoilers.

To Download - Right-click and select "Save Target As" (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/episode11.mp3)
Comics This Week In iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261579535)

[piscespaul]

As always great job fred.
This one really seemed to show you hitting a stride. Middle of Dunkin Donuts this morning laughing quietly to myself in front of a store full of commuters "Infinte Spidies" remark
Oh and thanks for answering my question

[fred]

thanks a lot. I'm glad that you enjoyed it and thanks for the question.

[mikegraham6]

fred, this is the second time i've stumped you on your podcast, maybe i should give up writing questions for you

[fred]

I like your questions and I appreciate them. I was just REALLY tired last night by the time I got to it. My brain wasn't really working all that well.

[mikegraham6]

I like your questions and I appreciate them. I was just REALLY tired last night by the time I got to it. My brain wasn't really working all that well.

no worries, i was only kidding (i forgot to include the smilie)

[fred]

goddamn language barrier

[mikegraham6]

goddamn language barrier

we should get Paper to translate...

[fred]

Look for Episode 1 of FSKJDL Plogger to come out as early as later tonight.

I will keep you posted.
thanks

[paper]

I like your questions and I appreciate them. I was just REALLY tired last night by the time I got to it. My brain wasn't really working all that well.

This is why you should limit the number of questions. We're going to run out of things to ask anyway. :)

I'm only being critical because I know how hard it is to hit all the talking points when you have a deadline. I can't imagine having to answer 5 to 10 questions rapid-fire like that. Especially at that time of night.

[fred]

I'm going to try to only do 4 this week. I'll see how that goes.

[jgg0610]

Just listened to your most recent episode and I gotta say I chuckled to myself at one point. When you got to Mary Marvel section of your Countdown review, I knew that first panel would garner a comment. When I was reading the book on Wednesday night and I flipped to that page, the first thought that popped into my head was "Fred is going to have a field day with the art here". I figured it would have more to do with the anatomy of her sholders. Go back and take a look at it and you'll see what I'm talking about. She looks like someones holding her elbows behind her back or maybe the gerbal needed to be shifted.

[fred]

thanks. yeah, that was really bad.

[fred]

FSKJDL Plogger

Episode #1 - Pirates and Scumbags

The name says it all

Right click and select "Save Target As" To Download (http://media.libsyn.com/media/plogger/episode1.mp3)

It's not in iTunes yet. It should be a few more days. You can subscribe manually in iTunes though with the url http://plogger.libsyn.com/rss/

Also, you can find it at http://plogger.libsyn.com

I hope that you like it.

[esophagus]

What does it stand for? Or did I miss that.

[kahunablair]

Not bad Fred.

So what does it mean?????

[fred]

thanks guys.

I'll get into the origin in an upcoming episode.

[piscespaul]

once again nice job fred.
keep up the good work

[fred]

thanks a lot. I'm hoping to get episode 2 up tonight. I had a particularly strong reaction to Kid Rock's Rock & Roll Jesus that I'd like to share.

[mikegraham6]

cool fred, when's it going to be up in iTunes?

[fred]

It should show up in iTunes in the next week or so. It's been submitted. I'm just waiting for it to be approved.

[fred]

FSKJDL Plogger Episode #2 - Rock & Roll Jesus

This is your chance to hear what this kid thinks of the Kid's latest effort.

Right click and select "Save Target As" To Download (http://media.libsyn.com/media/plogger/episode2.mp3)

It's not in iTunes yet. It should be a few more days. You can subscribe manually in iTunes though with the url http://plogger.libsyn.com/rss/

Also, you can find it at http://plogger.libsyn.com

[esophagus]

Saddily, I'm waiting for iTunes. My OCD makes me hate having lone podcast files in my music library. I really look forward to it though.

[fred]

You can add it to iTunes now if you like.

If you go to the Advanced menu and select Subscribe To Podcast - then you enter the url http://plogger.libsyn.com/rss/
and you're all set.

[esophagus]

Sweet deal. Downloading now.

[fred]

cool
hope you like it

[esophagus]

So today I got around to listening to both of the FSKJDL Plogger episodes. I thought they were a really fantastic idea. Short and sweet, good to get you through to Wednesday, and figure out what's going on with you outside of comics.

A bit of constructive criticism for episode one... Find some transitions between stories. I don't even mean, necessarily, music. Just that once you finished your first story about the pirate (awesome) you just jumped into the next story with no sign of the first being done other than a slight pause. Tie it together a bit. At least, that was my observation. It was fantastic and funny though.

The second episode: Not anything format related, just something you might want to know. If you didn't enjoy this Kid Rock album, future albums won't be for you either. After starting out as a pre-pubescent Vanilla Ice, Kid Rock moved into the hard rock family. After a while he adapted a bit of a pop sound, and has since moved to country. He has stated that country is where his roots are, and that it is where he wants to stay. He has been embraced by a lot of country legends, and plans to stay. If he changes genre again, which I doubt he will, I'm guessing he'll be trying to find something new again.

[fred]

cool. thanks

[fred]

I'm the lead quote in an article about American Virgin at Newsarama.

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=133243

Damn it feels good to be a gangsta

[kahunablair]

I'm the lead quote in an article about American Virgin at Newsarama.

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=133243

Damn it feels good to be a gangsta

Very nice Fred!
You're above Wizard, IGN, and Newsarama itself! Congrats man.

[fred]

I'm a golden god .... or something

[jaflanagan]

Neato.

I feel bad for dropping that book. Then again, I've dropped every Seagle book I've tried.

[fred]

I blame you :rolleyes:

[fred]

thanks for linking me on your blog six gun

[esophagus]

Now that's talent Fred. Nice stuff.

Also, I love that book.

[fred]

thanks.

I love it too. If only Josh hadn't dropped it .....

[fred]

Comics This Week #12 - 10/17/2007

This week I talk about Suburban Glamour #1, Killing Girl #3, Lazarus #1, Mighty Avengers #5, Countdown #28, the entire run of YTLM to this point, the cancellation of American Virgin, take questions from the forums, and much much more.

As always, there are spoilers.

To Download - Right-click and select "Save Target As" (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/episode12.mp3)
Comics This Week In iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261579535)

[mikegraham6]

holy crap fred, this ones posted early!

[six-gun]

Wow, did you take a day off today or something? :)

[fred]

yeah, I'm on vacation this week. It's nice to be done this early.

[fred]

Comics This Week #13 - 10/24/2007

This week I talk about Ultimate Spider-Man #115, Crawl Space #1, Flash #233, Countdown #27, Fear Agent #4, Powers, take questions from the forums, and much much more.

As always, there are spoilers.

To Download - Right-click and select "Save Target As" (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/episode13.mp3)
Comics This Week In iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261579535)

[fred]

I am in fact a moron.

I was trying to delete a bunch of spam posters on my board in one shot.

This is not something that you should do when you're exhausted as I mixed up the > and < symbols and deleted ALL of the user accounts.

And this is when I find out that my hosting company isn't running automatic backups on my database.

So, I'm sorry to say that I've had to relaunch the board. All of the posts are missing. All of your user accounts are missing.

Please sign up again and I'm sorry for the inconvenience.

[six-gun]

well, at least you got rid of the spammers :o

[fred]

ah - the silver lining
;)

[kahunablair]

Wow. Sorry to hear that Fred.
I'll re-register later when I get home.
Hopefully it will cause me to go back to posting now!

[fred]

thanks. I was REALLY pissed when I realized what happened.

[kahunablair]

thanks. I was REALLY pissed when I realized what happened.

Ah relax man. You were doing it to get rid of those bastard Spammers. I think everyone understands.

[fred]

It was dumb though. Idiotic mistake.

I was accessing the database directly and I meant to write

delete from phpbb_users where user_id>75

but instead wrote

delete from phpbb_users where user_id<75

[kahunablair]

Well my good man. Apparently I'm an idiot because all I just read was...


delete from BLAH BLAH BLAH YACKETTY SMACKETTY
but instead wrote
delete from BLAH BLAH BLAH YACKETTY SMACKETTY

[fred]

it's a whole thing of course, but if you did what I do then you'd know it's really basic

[iSteve]

Fred, I re-registered but am having trouble logging in. Any help?

I get the message, "You have specified an incorrect or inactive username, or an invalid password."

[fred]

You should be able to now. You aren't officially registered until you confirm the account in the email that gets sent. It looks like you hadn't yet. I think that I was able to manually confirm you. Please let me know if you still have an issue.

[esophagus]

Fred, this is inexcusable. I refuse to re-register.
Until I get home from the movies later.

Really sorry to hear that. Stuff happens, but at least you figured out your mistake.

[fred]

thanks. :)

[fred]

Comics This Week #14 - 10/31/2007

This week I talk about American Virgin #20, Mouse Guard Winter 1152 #2, Batman #670, Countdown #26, Fear Agent 12 Steps In One, Powers volume 4, Confessions of a Blabbermouth, and much much more.

As always, there are spoilers.

To Download - Right-click and select "Save Target As" (http://media.libsyn.com/media/comicsthisweek/episode14.mp3)
Comics This Week In iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261579535)

[fred]

Hello all
FSKJDL PLOGGER is back. Thanks for your patience. I've got a few episodes in the can now so staggering the releases should get me back on a regular schedule. Famous last words.

In any event, you can find it in iTunes now by searching for "plogger" or by clicking here (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=266293432).

You can also check it out at http://plogger.libsyn.com (http://plogger.libsyn.com/)

[fred]

Episode #3 - Hockey

In this episode, I discuss hockey. I decided to give watching it another shot. It's been 15 years or so since the last time I attempted it.

How did it turn out?

[six-gun]

Episode #3 - Hockey

In this episode, I discuss hockey. I decided to give watching it another shot. It's been 15 years or so since the last time I attempted it.

How did it turn out?

Listening now, I really like these

[fred]

thanks

Episode #4 - The Bee Movie will be out on Tuesday

Episode #5 - Lars and the Real Girl will be out on Thursday

[fred]

Episode #4 - The Bee Movie

In this episode I discuss Jerry Seinfeld's new movie The Bee Movie.

Right Click and select "Save Target As" To Download (http://media.libsyn.com/media/plogger/episode4.mp3)

FSKJDL Plogger in iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=266293432)

[kahunablair]

So.... "Screw" New Jersey, huh Fred?

[fred]

So.... "Screw" New Jersey, huh Fred?

knew you'd like that. ;)

It's all in fun.

[kahunablair]

knew you'd like that. ;)

It's all in fun.

Well I cried for an hour and a half after I heard that....
I hope you're happy!