Tag: Once Upon a Geek

ONCE UPON A BLUE DEVIL - BLUE DEVIL #1!      

Our coverage of the classic 1980s BLUE DEVIL comic series continues! Diabolu Frank and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing one of their all-time favorite characters, Blue Devil! This episode we explore the first issue of ole hornhead's ongoing series, BLUE DEVIL #1 from June 1984! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback!

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• Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag14/
• Follow Diabolu Frank:
  • Rolled Spine Podcast Network: https://rolledspine.wordpress.com/
  • Twitter: @rolledspine
  • Bluesky: @diabolu.bsky.social
• See Shag's social media posts related to this episode:
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek%20%23OUAG14&src=typed_query&f=live
  • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/search?q=%23OUAG14

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• Subscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-geek/id1615296641
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• Also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and Google Podcasts
• Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek
• Follow Once Upon A Geek on BLUESKY: @onceuponageek.bsky.social
• Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast
• Like the Once Upon A Geek FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/

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• Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: @FWPodcasts
• Follow Fire & Water on BLUESKY: @fwpodcasts.bsky.social
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ONCE UPON A BLUE DEVIL - INTERVIEW WITH CO-CREATORS DAN MISHKIN AND GARY COHN   

Our coverage of the classic 1980s BLUE DEVIL comic series continues! This episode offers a fascinating interview recorded in 2009 with the Blue Devil co-creators, writers Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn.

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• Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag13/
• Links referenced in the podcast:
  • The original Blue Devil pitch proposal circa 1983 - http://onceuponageek.com/wordpress/2010/06/02/original-blue-devil-proposal/
  • Blue Devil #1 Original Thumbnails by Gary Cohn - http://onceuponageek.com/2009/08/06/blue-devil-1-original-thumbnails-from-creator/
  • Back Issue Magazine #21 Blue Devil interview - https://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=98_54&products_id=415
  • 2009 full-length interview including another hour discussing Amethyst Princess of Gemworld - http://onceuponageek.com/2009/06/05/exclusive-interview-with-creators-of-blue-devil-amethyst-dan-mishkin-gary-cohn/

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• Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek
• Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast
• Like the Once Upon A Geek FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/

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• Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts
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ONCE UPON A BLUE DEVIL - THE 16-PAGE PREVIEW!      

Our coverage of the classic 1980s BLUE DEVIL comic series begins! Diabolu Frank and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing one of their all-time favorite characters, Blue Devil! This episode re-presents a previous discussion exploring Blue Devil's first appearance in the 16-page free preview from THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #24!

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• Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag12/
• Follow Diabolu Frank:
  • Rolled Spine Podcast Network: https://rolledspine.wordpress.com/
  • Twitter: @rolledspine
• See Shag's Tweets featuring images from this 16-page Preview comic:
  https://twitter.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek%20%23OUAG12&src=typed_query&f=live
• Links referenced in the podcast to old ONCE UPON A GEEK blog posts:
  • Original DC Comics Blue Devil proposal circa 1983 - http://onceuponageek.com/wordpress/2010/06/02/original-blue-devil-proposal/
  • Blue Devil #1 Original Thumbnails from Creator - http://onceuponageek.com/2009/08/06/blue-devil-1-original-thumbnails-from-creator/
  • 2009 audio interview with Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin on Blue Devil & Amethyst - http://onceuponageek.com/2009/06/05/exclusive-interview-with-creators-of-blue-devil-amethyst-dan-mishkin-gary-cohn/

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• Also available on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Audible and Google Podcasts
• Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek
• Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast
• Like the Once Upon A Geek FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/

This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

• Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
• Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts
• Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
• Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
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ONCE UPON THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD!    

Joining the 2023 JLMay podcast crossover event, Keith G Baker and The Irredeemable Shag discuss THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #30 (2010) starring Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) & Dr Fate (Kent Nelson)! They find their joy covering this fantastic issue and why they love these characters!

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• Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag11/
• Follow Keith G Baker:
  • Twitter: @kgbunc
  • Twitter: @sportsincomics

Follow this year's JLMay crossover on these great podcasts below! Each show will cover another issue of the 2007-2010 THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD comic series! Use the hashtag #JLMay2023 when discussing the crossover on social media!

• Overlooked Dark Knight
• Dial F for Flanger
• The Bat-Pod
• L.E.G.I.O.N.P.O.D.cast
• The Legion Project
• Teal Productions
• Wright On Network
• Justice Trek
• Popculture Affidavit
• It All Comes Back to Superman
• Long Box Crusade
• Resurrections An Adam Warlock & Thanos Podcast
• Married With Comics
• Superman in Crisis
• The Lanterncast
• Podcast of OA
• JLI Bwah-Ha-Ha Podcast
• Rolled Spine 
• Weird Warriors
• Magazines & Monsters
• Once Upon A Geek
• Head Speaks
• Coffee & Comics
• Aquaman & Firestorm: The Fire & Water Podcast
• Waiting For Doom
• Fanholes Podcast

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• Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek
• Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast
• Like the Once Upon A Geek FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/

This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

• Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
• Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts
• Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
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ONCE UPON A COMIC BOOK ADAPTATION - BATTLESTAR GALACTICA!    

Paul Spataro and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing comic book adaptations of movies, specifically the comic magazine adaptation of the 1978 Battlestar Galactica theatrical film! Plus, we spend time chatting about the 2000s reimagined BSG series. Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback!

• 00:13:20 -  Battlestar Galactica 2000s reimagining 
• 00:24:10 - Other comic book adaptations of movies
• 00:32:40 - Marvel Comics 1978 adaptation of the Battlestar Galactica theatrical film
• 01:19:55 - Your Listener Feedback from the past five episodes

Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?

• Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag10/
• Listen to Paul and Shag on IS IT JAWS discussing the 1978 theatrical release of Battlestar Galactica:
  https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/wp-content-uploads-2023-04-is-it-jaws-battlestar-galactica-pilot-mp3/
• See Shag's Tweets featuring images from this BSG comic adapation:
  https://twitter.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek%20%23BSGcomic&src=typed_query&f=live
• Follow Paul Spataro
  • Is it Jaws Podcast: https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/
  • Back to the Bins: https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/back-to-the-bins/
  • Village People: https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/the-village-people-a-prisoner-retrospective/

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• Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek
• Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast
• Like the Once Upon A Geek FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/

This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

• Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
• Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts
• Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
• Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
• Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.

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ONCE UPON A TIMELORD AT THE 2023 GALLIFREY ONE CONVENTION!    

David "Ace" Gutiérrez and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing Doctor Who, specifically a fantastic convention held in Los Angeles each year called GALLIFREY ONE! The episode begins prior to the convention, discussing favorite memories of past years and items we're anticipating for 2023.  Then at the end of the episode, a live recording from the conclusion of the convention recapping our misadventures from this year!

Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?

• Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag09/
• Follow the Gallifrey One hashtag: #gally1
• See Shag's Tweets from the Convention: https://twitter.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek%20%23gally1&src=typed_query&f=live
• Follow David "Ace" Gutiérrez on Twitter: @dmgutierrez

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• Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek
• Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast
• Like the Once Upon A Geek FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/

This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

• Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
• Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts
• Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
• Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
• Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts

Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.

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ONCE UPON A WHAT IF!   

JT The Exterminator and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing the Marvel comic series that explores the multiverse of cause-and-effect.. WHAT IF! Covering why we love the concept, favorite issues, MCU animated series, and volume 1 versus volume 2. Then we take a deep dive into two issues -- What If (vol 1) #45 and What If (vol 2) #9!

Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?

• Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag08/
• Follow JT The Exterminator:
  • Epic Marvel Podcast - Avengers West Coast: http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/tag/avengers-west-coast/
  • Epic Marvel Podcast - Tomb of Dracula: http://epicmarvelpodcast.com/tag/tomb-of-dracula/

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• Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek
• Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast
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This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

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• Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts
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• Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
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ONCE UPON THE GREAT WHITE NORTH!   

Sean Ross and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing Marvel's Canadian (dysfunctional) super-team, ALPHA FLIGHT! Why we love the team, best eras of comics, best (and worst) team members, and planning for Alpha Flight in the MCU!

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• Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag07/
• Follow Sean Ross:
  • Pulp2Pixel: http://pulp2pixel.blogspot.com
  • Twitter: @Sean42AZ

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• Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek
• Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast
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This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

• Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
• Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts
• Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
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Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.

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ONCE UPON A TEENAGE GIRL! 

Shag and his 16 year old daughter discuss growing up geeky in today's world! Curious what a teenage girl things about being a geek? Listen to this episode to find out!

Have a question or comment? Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag06/

Looking for earlier episodes featuring Shag's daughter:

• FW Presents: Buffy the Vampire Slayer – A Teen Girl’s Review: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwp-buffy/
• FW Presents: BLACK WIDOW – A Teen Girl’s Review: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/fwp-black-widow/

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• Follow Once Upon A Geek on TWITTER: @onceuponageek
• Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast
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This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

• Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
• Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts
• Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
• Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
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Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.

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ONCE UPON A TIMELORD - THE DOCTOR WHO TECHNICAL MANUAL (1983)! 

Dr. Chris Lewis and The Irredeemable Shag use the 1983 publication, “The Doctor Who Technical Manual” to frame a discussion about growing up as Doctor Who fans!

• 0:09:04 - The Doctor Who Technical Manual 
• 0:58:48 - Your Listener Feedback from Previous Episodes

Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?

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• Follow Chris Lewis:
  • Fire & Water Podcast Network appearances: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/tag/chris-lewis/
  • Twitter: @ceekayell

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• Follow Once Upon A Geek on INSTAGRAM: @onceuponageekpodcast
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This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

• Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com
• Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts
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• Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts
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Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.

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