I would totally pay money to see this Marvel / DC crossover. No foolin'! 😁

It's Spring Break and rather than travel to Fort Lauderdale with all the college kids, you can enjoy "comics, cocktails, and conversation" from home with your hosts, Brett Young and Shagg Matthews. @imagine8design.bsky.social @fwpodcasts.bsky.social @onceuponageek.bsky.social

A very special birthday, a report card deadline, and a Brewers Opening Day were all part of Week 13 of the revamped and relaunched Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin'.

Either Easter came early or Christmas is very, very late. 😁 Regardless, we have a new Who's Who Review episode to enjoy featuring Rob, Shagg, the Randomizer, and so many amazing characters! @fwpodcasts.bsky.social

Week 12 of the revamped and relaunched Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin' included my podcast debut on the Fire & Water Network, a snow day, St. Patrick's Day, and Parent Lunch Week. Now that's a good week!

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Green Lantern Corps. (There's always gotta be that one guy who didn't check his email before the meeting!) 🙄

I know I share this one every St. Patrick's Day, but she's just so darn cute! 💚 From December 13, 2018 That moment when Dakota realized she was chosen to be a Green Lantern.

New JSA IN THE 90s PODCAST now available! @jjkarlst.bsky.social & Shag present a spotlight on HIPPOLYTA as the JSA’s WONDER WOMAN! We discuss Polly in the 1940s as the Golden Age Wonder Woman – with a focus on WONDER WOMAN #130-133 (1998) by John Byrne! fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/jsapres...

Did you ever wake up one morning and wish you could listen to me and Shagg talk about Wonder Woman comics for almost two hours? Here's your chance! Hop into the Invisible Jet and join us! @jsapresents.bsky.social @fwpodcasts.bsky.social

New JSA IN THE 90s PODCAST now available! @jjkarlst.bsky.social & Shag present a spotlight on HIPPOLYTA as the JSA’s WONDER WOMAN! We discuss Polly in the 1940s as the Golden Age Wonder Woman – with a focus on WONDER WOMAN #130-133 (1998) by John Byrne! fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/jsapres...

Daylight Saving Time, an Open House at school, and a cute "Super Hero for the Day" helped calm things down a bit during Week 11 of the revamped and relaunched Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin' which was appreciated. 🙂

Check out the 300th episode of the Earth 2 podcast featuring not only one of my all-time favorite comics, but also a clip from ME talking briefly about how I got involved in this episode! (I'm at the 52 minute mark, if you are curious.) 🙂 @theearth2podcast.bsky.social

Why am I sharing this announcement for a podcast that is coming out on Sunday? 🤔 Stay tuned, True Believer! @fwpodcasts.bsky.social @jsapresents.bsky.social

The latest episode of the podcast I didn't know I needed about the comic I also didn't know I needed! Join Shagg and guest as they discuss this "classic" Marvel Star Wars comic. 😁 @fwpodcasts.bsky.social @empiretojedi.bsky.social

Week 10 of the revamped and relaunched Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin' was even rougher than the previous week, but we made it through.

DC SpecialCast is back with a new episode featuring DC Super-Stars #13, spotlighting the legendary Sergio Aragones known worldwide for his MAD Magazine work. Check it out along with the next episode announcement! @fwpodcasts.bsky.social @dcspecialcast.bsky.social

Combining a Silver Age Superman comic with a Lemon Drop is the perfect way to spend the day. Check out this latest episode of Fantastic Pour with Brett Young and DC Dave. Just watch out for Luthor and Brainiac! @fwpodcasts.bsky.social @imagine8design.bsky.social

Week 9 of the revamped and relaunched Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin' was a bit rough, but we got through it with a little luck and, of course, comics. 🙂

Like waking up on a Saturday morning for your favorite cartoon, here's the latest episode of JSA in the 90's with Shagg and Billy D featuring Black Canary versus Solomon Grundy! How cool is that? @fwpodcasts.bsky.social @jsapresents.bsky.social

Valentine's Day, a half birthday, some furnace repairs, and my mom's birthday were just some of the highlights of Week 8 of the revamped and relaunched Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin'.

Feeling half-hearted. 💔 Not one person remembered that today was my half birthday. Not even the Composite Superman. 😞

Week 7 of the revamped and relaunched Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin' included a Date Night, a Super Bowl, too many days out of the classroom, the 100th Day of School, and a Global Day of Play. (Plus the Marvel event from 2021, of course.)

What If? was always one of my favorite comics as a kid because almost anything could happen in any issue. Check out this latest episode as Shagg and his guest talk about the FF without superpowers. Plus Nova and the X-Men! @fwpodcasts.bsky.social @onceuponageek.bsky.social

One of my wife's closest friends has once again made valentines for me to give to my students this year. These cards were hand-made and individually colored! They are simply adorable. Happy Valentine's Day!

Week 6 of the revamped and relaunched Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin' featured a family dance, a sibling lunch, some car repairs, and Groundhog Day over and over and over again. 🙂

It's February, and we can all use a little more love! ❤️ Check out this latest podcast from "Matchmaker" Paul Kien and Siskoid as they shoot Cupid's arrow at Love 1971. Groovy! @fwpodcasts.bsky.social

I'll try to keep this post all-ages, but Parkinson's really sucks. I know this from how it has personally affected my beautiful sister, Betty Steib Shady. Her daughter, Bethany, is going to ride on February 28th to honor her and to raise money for the Parkinson's Foundation.

My seven year old has been watching Teen Titans Go of late, which makes me happy. On the episode titled "Books," the Titans discover a comic book and suggest that comics do not feed the imagination while appearing as they originally did in the New Teen Titans comic book

It's Saturday and almost 5 o'clock somewhere which means it's the perfect time for comics and a cocktail made with maple syrup? Your server, Brett Young, can set you up with whatever you need and Frog-Man, to boot! Enjoy! @fwpodcasts.bsky.social @imagine8design.bsky.social

Frigid temperatures, a fun Date Night, a school Open House, and a Marvel event from 2021 were the standouts of Week 5 of the revamped and relaunched Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin'. Plus, gorillas. 😁

Like many comic book fans, I was saddened to hear that we lost another legendary creator. Sal "Our Pal" Buscema passed away a few days ago just shy of his 90th birthday. Rest in peace, Sal. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. ❤️

If you are being hit by a big winter storm or dangerously cold temps (like where I live,) this podcast is the perfect way to warm up. Shagg and Dr. Chris revisit this JS of A series from the 90's starting with issue #1 and Jay Garrick! @fwpodcasts.bsky.social

Week 4 of the revamped and relaunched Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin' was kind of challenging for a variety of reasons, but we made it through, like we always do.

Thinking back to August of 2023 on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Week 3 of the revamped and relaunched Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin' included roller skating, a school music concert, and way too many meetings. Thankfully, there were also comics. 🙂

I can't explain it. I was a huge fan of Star Wars and comic books as a kid, but the Star Wars comics didn't keep my interest. My opinion may have to change thanks to this podcast by Shagg and guest Brett Young as they explore Star Wars #47. Maybe these are the droids I was looking for! 🙂

Back at school and back to our somewhat regular routine after a great holiday break during Week 2 of the revamped and relaunched Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin'.

It's the middle of the week, and I'm back at work, but the cure for all of it is a new episode of one of my favorite podcasts. Host Paul Kien and guest spotlight "the World's Most Dangerous Villains!" Enjoy! @fwpodcasts.bsky.social

Ringing in a new year and starting over with Week 1 of the revamped and relaunched Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin' while recognizing five decades of reading comics.

What else can I say? Maiden!!! 🤘🙃🤘 @strangerthings.bsky.social

Time for my end of the year Spotify Wrapped post. Once again, it looks like I listened to a wide variety of music in 2025. 😉

Christmas might be over, but here's one more gift for you to open. Host Brett Young and guest explore an issue of Spectacular Spider-Man and pair it with a drink. Salut! @fwpodcasts.bsky.social @imagine8design.bsky.social

Week 52 of the Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin' featured Pigeon, the Wilderness, plus Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Happy Holidays! 🙂

The latest additions to my library. ❤️

Tired of the same traditional Christmas songs? Need something different playing in the background for family get-togethers? Check this out... if you dare!🤘🎅🤘

It's almost Christmas, and what better way to celebrate than with Christmas comics! Santa Shagg and friends unwrap Starman #27 and Flash #73 and spread a little holiday cheer. Enjoy! @fwpodcasts.bsky.social @jsapresents.bsky.social

It's almost Christmas, so this spotlight on Kyle Rayner Green Lantern is perfectly timed. My own comic experience with Kyle is similar to Shagg's. I loved his run as the "new" 90's GL and it's fun to revisit these four issues. In brightest day, in blackest night...

From Cocoa and Crafts with Santa to Kissmas to a Super Smash Bros birthday party, Week 51 of the Spinner Rack of Random Comic Book Readin' was (another) busy one. Luckily, there were comics. 🙂

Join Paul Kien and five of Santa's helpers as they take a yuletide dive into a comic featuring Batman, Jonah Hex, Sgt. Rock, and more! I love holiday comics, and this one truly is Special! Happy holidays, everybody!

We made the local news! We were spotted at the Waukesha Christmas Parade cheering on the parade marchers and trying to capture that 15 minutes (seconds?) of fame. Don't blink or you might miss us! 😁