Hey Kids Comics Holiday Hoedown!

Hey There Fearless Flyers of the Internet Radio Waves!

In light of the impending holiday, Hey Kids, Comics! is going to be taking a week off.  Instead of a new show, I thought we would address a question that we receive often out at the HKC mobile, subarctic, extraterrainial, recording studio.  We had gotten a great many inquiries as to what our favorite shows are.  We will be handling that question today, as the requisite forms have been signed in triplicate. Here are some of our recent picks.  Let's start where we most often don't, at the first pick.

Hey Kids, Comics! #81 - Cryptids and Comics: The Lost Issue

 This was an incredibly fun show to do.  We didn't have time to plan out what we actually wanted to do, but those always turn out the best.  The idea of doing a pseudo radio drama came to us about 20 minutes before the recording started, and we had to mesh all these ideas into a show with nothing more than the idea of what we wanted it to be.  Eddie and Colleen came through big time, and that just proves what we always say here...never underestimate the improv skills of a paranormal investigator!  The 11:59th hour addition of the secret cameo was really the icing on the cake.  It was a great topic, made greater by a group idea that came all the way through!

Hey Kids, Comics! #66 - Hey Comics! What's For Supper?!

 One of the things that we really like to do at Hey Kids, Comics! is to attempt to test or "stump" each other.  When choosing topics, we usually have have a few that we think just can't be done; that no matter how much research we do, or how creative we are, there is no way that we can pull an hour out of that idea.  Invariably, we end up with a show that we both adore, and #66 is among the favorites of our stumpers.  The addition of our old friend and podmate, Rick Gutierrez, made it all the better.  You can check out his show (that both Cole and Andrew appear on) over at unitedstatesofgeekdom.com

Hey Kids, Comics! #61 - Deconstructing Comics: To Prove a Villain

When we got together to start this show, we didn't want to do a comics review show.  There are a ton of places to get that information.  We set out to do a show that we hadn't heard before, a single topic show about overarching ideas and extrapolated errata, and other nonsense that we so often would kick back and forth.  Quickly we realized that we could, in honor of the comic book practice, do 5 issue "story arcs" on some of the themes that we would put forth.  These often come from a single issue idea, that is followed with one of the team, in a Brian Blessed Bravado, proclaiming that "we can go 5 issues on that. "  Deconstructing Comics was one of those arcs, and this issue stood out from the crop for us, if for no other reason than Cole dropped a bomb shell of a villian on us, that still reverberates around the JCU today.  

There you have it, three of our favorite recent episodes.  We invite you to take a listen to all we have to offer at the JCU.  A lot of heart and soul go into all of these shows, and it is reflected in the passion of the stories they tell.  Thank you all for everything you have done for Hey Kids, Comics and The Jedicole Universe, and we will see you next week with a brand spankin' new show!

JCU Sunday Funnies #87

Want to see Bobby Blakey's art and his own humor including the newly relaunched Last Stop?  Check out six years of the strip plus new material right here!

Own the first year of You Are Here in a collected edition (Your First Year Here) only $7.50 postpaid.  More details here.

Do It Yourself #6: The Dark Knight Rises

It's time again to Do It Yourself!  Well, if you are the show's hosts Vegabomber and Joose, that is!  

Yet again these avid fans of the cinema talk up what they love about one of their favorite films, but then they take a different turn.  While they love these movies, there is always room for improvement.  So how exactly would they have made this episodes target, The Dark Knight Rises, more personally satisfying?

You will just have to find out for yourself as the JCU's self-styled movie renovators have a go at the final chapter of Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight Trilogy".

Hey Kids, Comics! #116 - She Who Purrs at Midnight

Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston are back again with more comic book fun and action after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend!  Hot on the heels (or chicken feet?) of last week's issue they move from bird to cat as they explore the mysterious allure of feline femme fatales!

From the obvious like Catwoman to the more obscure, like Marvel's ill-fated Night-Cat, there is something about taking on the mantle of one of natures most feared or revered animals that is ideal for hero and villain alike.  

Why does the persona of the cat become most associated with female characters?  What is the allure?  What does a feline name or power invoke in foe and ally?  Find out what your hosts think as they bat these and other questions back and forth for an hour!

Marvel's Puma

And not to worry, the "cat guys" get showcased as well!  All of this and a tribute to a special friend of the JCU!

Listen to This Catty Episode Right Here!

The Rantcor Pit Live #17 - And, Droids

Between Wookie Life Day and the Thanksgiving holiday things are running a bit behind schedule here at The JediCole Universe.  As a result I am a bit late posting Sunday's The Rantcor Pit Live.  If you missed the live stream of this episode, here is your second chance to catch up on the fun from Deep Ellum on Air!

This time your hosts Cole Houston and Eddie Medina get silly for droids!  Those ubiquitous robots of the Star Wars universe are always about doing the dirty work of humans and non-humans alike.  From menial tasks no one wants to be bothered with to engaging in warfare, the droids were a major part of every Star Wars incarnation from 1977 forward.

They may not be welcome in Mos Eisley Cantina, but they sure are on the JCU's resident Star Wars podcast!  Find out what your hosts have to say about droids through the ages, including a recently introduced new model!  

Plus, the return of The Scrap Heap! 

The Rancor Pit 2014-11-30 by DeepEllumOnAir

JCU Sunday Funnies #86

Want to see Bobby Blakey's art and his own humor including the newly relaunched Last Stop?  Check out six years of the strip plus new material right here!

Own the first year of You Are Here in a collected edition (Your First Year Here) only $7.50 postpaid.  More details here.

Hey Kids, Comics! #115 - Have You Heard?

With much of America embroiled in seeking out the "Black Friday" bargains for the year, Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston are still celebrating Thanksgiving Hey Kids, Comics! style.  This year that translates to their special take on "holiday birds".

Yes, this episode is for (and all about) the birds!  The bird-named, themed, and feathered denizens of our favorite comics are the focus this issue. 

From the bird-themed characters like Falcon and Black Condor to characters with actual bird wings like Dawnstar, Angel, or Winged Victory, to those sporting bird-inspired costumes like unlikely Big Hero 6 cameo recipient Black Talon, "Bird Season" officially opens with this issue!  

Every corner of the comic book realm has been searched for the subjects of this particular issue of the show.  This one is for the birds as birds of a feather are flocked together and every one in hand is worth at least two in the bush.  So join us on a flight of fancy as Andy and Cole spread their wings, leave the nest, hope they don't lay an egg, and invite you to soar with them through the Hey Kids, Comics! Aviary.