The OK Comic Talk Podcast

Samaritan (2022)

"I'm not the good guy." - Joe Smith. 
 Sly finally gets his chance to show us he (does not) have what it takes to be a hero!! If the MCU is too mainstream for you and DCEU is just too hard to navigate, you might want to try Unbreakable. Once you finish that, check out Samaritan! It has everything you could ever want in a movie; one-liners, cringy dialogue, action, and a super easy-to-follow plot. Sam is a young inner-city kid who wants to take the right path in life but finds it hard. Enter Joe Smith, the jacked-up old man from across the street. Other topics include Nathan's epic Christmas gift, Ozzy's life changes since becoming a father, and the boys being almost the big three zero. 
 
***Timestamps***
Bullshit (00:25), Intro (10:47), What Are W Doing (10:56), Samaritan (12:07),  Negatives (39:19), Positives (56:09), Grades (1:08:11), Outro (1:11:13). 

Recasting the Avengers

"I am Ironman." - Jared Leto, maybe. 
Have you ever watched an MCU movie and thought 'damn, Stever Carell would be excellent in this?" or has it ever crossed your mind that Tom Ellis might be the perfect Loki? No? Yeah, I didn't think so, but it did cross Ozzy and Kyle's minds, and they are here to hash it out with their picks if the MCU needed to be recast. Hit them up on IG to let them know your opinions! Other topics include Kyle getting over covid, Ozzy's New Year's Eve, Adam Driver, and the Patient of Hulu. 
 
Bullshit (00:25), News (05:36), Intro (08:04), What Are We Doing? (08:24), Recasting the MCU Avengers (14:02), Outro (1:05:34)

Wake Up Deadman

"We had such a good vibe going at the beginning!" - Sahu.
Podcast guest Nathan recommended Kyle take a look at the Webtoon Wake Up Deadman by Kim Yong-hwan. Sahu died saving the love of his life, but thankfully (or tragically) he is reanimated from the dead as a zombie! With his newfound life, he tries to find the love of his life again. Doesn't that sound romantic? Well, as the quote states above, things take a crazy turn when Mr. Skull is introduced. If you enjoy the humor in Chainsaw Man, you will love this. Other topics include Ozzy getting a chance to relax with sushi, Kyle falling in love with hockey, our loud-ass dogs, being on the same wavelength, Chris Hemsworth, Kang, and Ozzy nearly dying on the pod. 
***Timestamps***
Bullshit (00:27), Intro (06:25), News (07:33), What Are We Doing? (14:44), Issue 1 (17:06), Issue 2 (21:16), Issue 3 (27:58), Issue 4 (33:20), Issue 5 (40:10), Discussion (45:05), Grades (58:34), Outro (1:01:04). 

The Book of Dreamz

"No pictures? No words? What kinda comic is this?" Malakai.
Ozzy brings a massive indie comic sent to us straight from the author Smiley Elizz! In this indie comic, we explore the world of bullied kid Malakai, who stumbles into another person upon escaping from his torture at school. He finds an odd looking comic and is soon thrust into a world vastly different from his own. Join Ozzy and Kyle as they give their honest thoughts on this comic. Other topics include our brand new news segment, Kyle packing up and heading home, Ozzy working like a madman, and the art styles of different indie artists. Make sure to follow the comic on Instagram @thebookofdreamz 
***Timestamps***Bullshit (00:25), News (06:07), Intro (14:41), What Are We Doing? (15:10), The Book of Dreamz (15:58), Discussion (47:52), Grades (1:07:15), Outro (1:10:36). 

Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

"We hate you, Kevin Bacon." - Drax. 
HO HO HO!!! Grab the eggnog, turn on the Christmas lights, put a log on the fire, and join Ozzy and Kyle as they talk about the new Disney+ Special. The boys tackle the highs and (many) lows of the Drax and Mantis led comedy special. Other topics include our latest giveaway, eggnog, and Amazon spoiling Christmas surprises. 
***Timestamps***Bullshit (00:25), Intro (06:34), Giveaway (09:28), Special (11:22), Discussion (18:22), Grades (45:51), MVC (50:40), Outro (54:47). 

Catching Up With Manifest Destiny

"No. Not the whip. I'll have to think of something else for this animal." - Clark. 
 
In our 40th episode, we jump back to episode 6 in what might be our biggest turnaround on the show. Kyle catches Ozzy up on what our gang of explorers has been up to in the weeks following the fauna incident. Lewis has a new assistant who is on to them, Clark must contend with the harsh forces of the water and land, and there might just be a mutiny on their hands soon. Other topics include Chik-Fil-A selling soup, Kyle raging against potatoes, and Ozzy's not-at-all-sarcastic love of peak season. 
***Timestamps***
Bullshit (00:25), Intro (09:11), What Are We Doing? (10:11), Not-So-Recap (11:59), Issue #1 (14:12), Issue #2 (26:51), Issue #3 (40:48), Discussion (49:15), Grades (1:04:35), Outro (1:05:40) 

Catching Up With Invincible

"I don't know where heroes would be without space." - Bolt. 
In the first of our Catching Up episodes, Ozzy brings us an absolute banger with Invincible by Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead, Marvel Zombies, Battle Pope), Cory Walker (Punisher War Journal, Science Dog), and Ryan Ottley (The Amazing Spider-Man). We last left off with our hero falling victim to a brutal beating at the hands of his own father, how has this changed his worldview? How will those around him respond? Will Mark graduate high school? Will we find out Hellen's REAL NAME?? All these questions and more will be answered! Other topics include drama-free thanksgiving for our boys, Kyle's huge surprise, and an announcement about Christmas!
Bullshit (00:26), Drinks (4:53), Intro (6:37), What Are We Doing? (7:10), Recap (8:30), Issue 1 (10:22), Issue 2 (24:36), Issue 3 (35:22), Issue 4 (41:03), Issue 5 (46:59), Discussion (1:01:52), Grades (1:14:49), Outro (1:15:11)

Arkham Asylum Living Hell

"You are the worst person I have ever met." - Joker
In what might be our biggest turnaround episode ever, Kyle presents Arkham Asylum: Living Hell by Dan Slott (Amazing Spider-Man, She-Hulk, Ren & Stimpy, Silver Surfer). We visit the worst place in all of Gotham, the house of the insane, Arkham Asylum! Warren White has been found guilty of stealing by reason of insanity and is sentenced to time in the titular jailhouse, which proves to be worse than he thought! You are in for a wild, wild ride. Other topics include Ozzy exploring a zoo and Kyle raging against Denver's Plowing System and Amazon. 
Bullshit (00:22), Intro (13:39), What Are We Doing? (14:23), Issue #1 (21:18), Issue #2 (39:23), Issue #3 (51:36), Discussion (1:02:07), Grades (1:14:35), Outro (1:19:29).

Ironman The Rapture

"You are meat." - Ironman.
For his latest episode, Ozzy gives us Ironman The Rapture by Alex Irvine (Daredevil: Noir, Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun). In this universe, Tony Stark suffers a heart attack altering the course of his life and setting in motion a horrific series of events that threaten our world as we know it. Be warned this is NOT your typical Ironman comic. 
 
***TIMESTAMPS***
Bullshit (00:00), Intro (12:59), What Are We Doing? (13:39), Issue #1 (16:40), Issue #2, (30:41), Issue #3 (50:26), Discussion (1:03:00), Grades (1:09:28), Outro (1:15:31)
 

Ambush Bug

"Victor Von Doom eat your heart out!" - Ambush Bug.
***TIME STAMPS BELOW***
HE CAN LEAP TALL BUILDINGS IN A SINGLE BOUND! HE IS FASTER THAN A SPEEDING BULLET! HE IS...AMBUSH BUG!!! Thanks to the very talented Keith Giffen (Scooby-Doo Apocalypse, Justice League), we are delighted to meet the fourth-wall-breaking, schizophrenic, hilarious Ambush Bug. He is a giant bug who loves to break the fourth wall (eat your heart out Deadpool) and loves to save the day even more! Join us as we tackle the 1985 limited series run for DC's most funny character to date. Other topics include first reviews for Wakanda Forever, The Woman King, and Halloween Ends, Ozzy's Halloween costume (Sorry bluey), and Kyle finding out who Garth Ennis is. 
Time stamps
Bullshit (00:00), Intro (13:43), History (14:41), Issue #1 (17:20), Issue #2 (29:25), Issue #3 (37:19), Issue #4 (38:35), Where Are They Now? (45:33), Grades (49:07), Outro (1:00:35)