Episodes

  • A Brief Intermission/Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos
    Nov 13 2024

    We're taking a mental health break (like many of you probably are) this week. As such, we're re-releasing one of our favorite episodes: Chuck Norris' Karate Kommandos.

    This is one of our favorite episodes, and we hope it provides the distraction you need.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Issue 97: Nightcat
    Nov 6 2024

    It's the episode Mike's wanted to record ever since we started the podcast! This week we're looking at Nightcat, Marvel's 1991 pop star who sings like she's straight out of 1986!

    We're looking at both the comic and the album accompanying it, as well as talking about why the project might've failed to take off with fans.

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    For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.

    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/) Hive: Tencenttakes

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Dollar Bin Discoveries: Spooktacular Edition
    Oct 30 2024

    In honor of Halloween this week, we picked up some spooktacular comic booOOooOoks in the dollar bins!

    Jessika read the creepy and fantastical adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's Conqueror Worm. Mike... well, he picked up the 90s Malibu comic Lord Pumpkin.

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    For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.

    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/) Hive: Tencenttakes

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    16 mins
  • Issue 96- Creepshow (w/David M Booher!)
    Oct 23 2024

    It's still October, which means we're still covering Spooky Season™ comics! This week, we're talking about Stephen King's Creepshow.

    Joining us for this episode is 1980s Stephen King expert (and friend of the podcast) David M. Booher!

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    For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.

    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/) Hive: Tencenttakes

    David M. Booher's social links:

    Instagram: @davidmbooher Twitter: @davidbooher

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Dollar Bin Discoveries: Wandering West Edition
    Oct 16 2024

    Howdy pardner. This week, we're hanging out in the saloon and checking out some Western comics!

    Mike brought the Mad Max-esque Hex #1 to the table, while Jessika picked up the classic Ringo Kid #7.

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    For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.

    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/) Hive: Tencenttakes

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    23 mins
  • Issue 95- Planet of Vampires
    Oct 9 2024

    In honor of Spooky Season™ officially arriving, we're looking at Planet of Vampires! This 1970s horror comic (initially written by Larry Hama!) aims to deliver a sinister dystopian story, but serves up something so-so.

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    For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.

    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/) Hive: Tencenttakes

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    55 mins
  • Dollar Bin Discoveries: Absurd Abominations
    Oct 2 2024

    Have you ever looked at a comic and thought that it looks ridiculous and terrible... but you *have to* read it?

    Us neither. Anyway, this week's Dollar Bin Discovery theme is "Absurd Abominations."

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    For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.

    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/) Hive: Tencenttakes

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    20 mins
  • Issue 94: The Jack of Hearts
    Sep 25 2024

    The superhero with one of the craziest costumes in the Marvel Universe in his own miniseries! It's got everything: A bonkers storyline! Nick Fury! Psychic flashbacks! Comics Code-approved orgies!

    Man, the 80s were wild.

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    For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts.

    Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/) Hive: Tencenttakes

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    1 hr and 12 mins