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ONCE UPON A MUTANT – BUILDING THE OUTBACK TEAM: NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #2, X-MEN ANNUAL #10, and UNCANNY X-MEN #213-219 (1986-87)

Jason R. Lady and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy celebrating a pivotal era of classic UNCANNY X-MEN as Chris Claremont turns the team’s status quo upside down and assembles a new team that will become the legendary Outback X-Men! The journey begins with Psylocke’s introduction to the mutant universe in NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #2, followed by Longshot’s first encounter with the X-Men in X-MEN ANNUAL #10. From there, Psylocke earns her place on the team in UNCANNY X-MEN #213, while Dazzler joins the ranks in #214. Then, in UNCANNY X-MEN #217-218, these new additions begin to come together as a true team. Finally, Havok makes his long-awaited return to the X-Men in UNCANNY X-MEN #219. Featuring stories by Chris Claremont and stunning artwork from Alan Davis, Art Adams, Barry Windsor-Smith, Butch Guice, and Marc Silvestri!

• 00:00:25 – Introductions   
• 00:08:20 – Guest’s origin with the X-Men
• 00:20:35 – Guest’s favorite X-Men eras and characters
• 00:31:50 – New Mutants Annual #2 discussion
• 01:00:55 – X-Men Annual #10 discussion
• 01:19:15 – Uncanny X-Men #213 & 214 discussion
• 02:00:50 – Uncanny X-Men #217 & 218 discussion
• 03:01:25 – Uncanny X-Men #219 discussion
• 03:11:50 – Sign off   

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ONCE UPON A WHAT IF!   

M.A. Solko and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing the Marvel comic series that explores the multiverse of cause-and-effect.. WHAT IF! We discuss Solko’s history with the series, then we take a deep dive into two issues:

• What If (vol 1) #36 – “What if the Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Powers?” by John Byrne
• What If (vol 2) #12 – “What if the X-Men had Stayed in Asgard?” by Jim Valentino

Finally, Shag covers YOUR listener feedback from the past few episodes!

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It is a dark time for the Fire and Water Podcast Network… 

Luckily, Ryan Daly is back with an all-new episode of Give Me Those Star Wars detailing how he became a Star Wars action figure customizer, as well as announcing his new Instagram account dead_bothan_spy, where he shares daily his new, original creations. 

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ONCE UPON A TIMELORD – LUCIE MILLER AND GALLIFREY ONE PREGAME     

David “Ace” Gutiérrez and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing Doctor Who, specifically our favorite Eighth Doctor companions, Big Finish audio dramas featuring Lucie Miller, and they do some pregaming for next week’s GALLIFREY ONE convention in Los Angeles!

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ONCE UPON A MUTANT – UNCANNY X-MEN #190-191     

Chris Pine and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing classic UNCANNY X-MEN comics and favorite eras! Then we follow our favorite Mutants into NYC turned barbarian battleground with Uncanny X-Men #190-191 written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by John Romita Jr & Dan Green!

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ONCE UPON A WHAT IF!   

Andrew Leyland and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing the Marvel comic series that explores the multiverse of cause-and-effect.. WHAT IF! We discuss Andy’s history with the series, then we take a deep dive into two issues:

• What If (vol 1) #24 – “What if… Gwen Stacy had Lived?”
• What If (vol 2) #2 – “What if… Daredevil Killed the Kingpin?”

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ONCE UPON A STAR TREK NOVEL!      

Jon Wilson and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing STAR TREK NOVELS! We chat about our first exposure to Trek books, why we love the novels, our favorite books, favorite eras & favorite authors, and then we spotlight Peter David’s novel VENDETTA! Finally, Shag covers YOUR listener feedback from the past few episodes!

• 00:00:52 – Introductions
• 00:06:25 – Our first exposure to Trek novels
• 00:18:15 – What we love about Trek novels
• 00:23:34 – Favorite eras/niches within Trek novels
• 00:36:45 – Favorite Trek authors
• 00:41:00 – Favorite Trek novels
• 01:07:47 – Spotlight on STAR TREK: VENDETTA (non-spoilers)
• 01:12:45 – Spotlight on STAR TREK: VENDETTA (Spoilers begin here)
• 01:39:22 – Your listener feedback from the past few episodes
• 02:06:45 – Sign off

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ONCE UPON A HERO SQUARED!      

Bill Bere and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing HERO SQUARED, the comic book sitcom from BOOM! Studios written by Keith Giffen and JM DeMatteis! Can Captain Valor and Milo, two alternate universe versions of the same guy, learn to live together while also coping with Milo’s girlfriend and Valor’s archenemy? We cover the first storyline from the 2004 HERO SQUARED X-TRA SIZED SPECIAL one-shot, and 2005 HERO SQUARED #1-3 limited series! 

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ONCE UPON AN UNCANNY X-MEN     

Matt Ev and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing classic UNCANNY X-MEN comics, favorite eras & members! Plus, they revisit Genosha with a deep dive into Uncanny X-Men #235-238 written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Marc Silvestri & Rick Leonardi! Finally, they share their love for the recent X-Men 97 animated series!

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ONCE UPON A DETECTIVE CHIMP!  

Joining the 2024 JLApril podcast crossover event, Doug Zawisza and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing DETECTIVE CHIMP! We chat about Bobo T. Chimpanzee’s publication history, how we found the character, and cover the 2007 issue, The Helmet of Fate: Detective Chimp! Then Shag covers YOUR listener feedback from the past few episodes! Now quit monkeying around and listen!

• 00:00:26 – Introductions
• 00:03:10 – Detective Chimp publication history
• 00:06:35 – Our personal history with Detective Chimp
• 00:14:15 – JLApril 2024 crossover details
• 00:19:55 – Helmet of Fate crossover
• 00:24:46 – Helmet of Fate: Detective Chimp coverage
• 00:43:16 – Your Listener Feedback from recent episodes
• 01:13:49 – Sign off

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Follow this year’s JLApril crossover on these great podcasts below! To celebrate the grand tradition of apes in comics, each participating podcast will discuss a fantastic comic featuring an ape! Be sure to use the hashtag #JLApril2024 when discussing the crossover on social media!

• The Outcasters – Angel and the Ape 1-4 (1991)
• Dial F for Flanger – JLA Annual #3 (1999)
• Campus Comics Cast – Swamp Thing Vol. 2, Annual 3 (1987)
• Coffee and Comics – Wonder Woman vol 1 # 170  (1967)
• Quarter-bin Podcast – Kong on the Planet of the Apes #1 (2017)
• Once Upon a Geek – The Helmet of Fate: Detective Chimp (2007)
• The Bat-Pod – Batman Annual #23 (1999)
• Dial F for Flanger – Aquaman Annual #5 (1999)
• Dial F for Flanger – Martian Manhunter Annual #2 (1999)
• Married with Content with Jon & Maggie – JLA vs Kong vs Godzilla (2024)
• Fanholes Podcast – Congorilla 1-4 (1992-1993)
• Resurrections – An Adam Warlock and Thanos Podcast – Showcase #77 (1968)

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