Episode 47: JLMay and End Game!

And here I present Episode 47: JLMay and End Game!

As promised, I bring you JLMay!

JLMay 2019

Before you listen to this episode, you will need to listen to some friend's shows...

The Podcast of OA for issue 0.

Then go to Chris and Reggie's Cosmic Treadmill for issue 1.

Then The Idol-Head of Diabolu for issue 2.

The listen to the Fire and Water Podcast for issue three.

Also while you're out there, look for two of my other shows: Task Force X and The Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour where I cover some of the side books.

Then join us here where I look at What's In Head's Longbox....

This month, I'm looking at Blackest Night issue 4.  Join us.

Then in Where's Head Going?, I mention the other shows you need to tune in to for the conclusion....

We have Clinton Robinson's show, Coffee and Comics for issue 5.

Issue 6 will be in the Longbox Crusade's episode.

And finally, issues 7 and 8 will be dealt with over on The LanternCast.

Other shows involved:
Waiting For Doom - Doom Patrol issues
Justices First Dawn (Tentatively)- Justice League Issues
Coffee & Comics - Adventure Comics Issues & Untold Tales of the BN

Write in and let us know what you think of this episode and these issues.  When did you first read them?  What did you think of them then and now?  Let us know.

Then after that, we go At The Movies With Head, where I give my spoiler filled thoughts on Avengers: End Game!

Promos for this month:

JLMay
Coffee And Comics
Lanterncast

Be sure to check out these shows and everyone that participated in JLMay.....  And let us know what you think!

And still, if you're in a band and would like your song played on the show, feel free to get in touch with me (music@HeadSpeaks.com)

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 (or on the link at the top of this page).
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Be sure to join me next time for another fantastic episode of The Head Speaks HeadCast as we continue our Armagurney....?

See ya next time.

Episode 30: Fanboys and the Sword of the Atom Special!

Welcome back true believers....

I know, delayed once again... but here is the Episode 30: Fanboys and the Sword of the Atom Special!

First up on Bitches, Moans, and Gripes, I talk a little about Fanboys, the internet, and how they like to put down anyone that disagrees with them.

Listen to this episode for more information.  And let me know if you agree....

Then at 17 minutes in, we look at "What's In Head's Longbox?", where we continue our Atom coverage with his next appearance... The Sword of the Atom Special 1

Sword of the Atom Speical!

Sword of the Atom Special #1
Cover Date: 1984
On Sale Date: April 5, 1984
Cover Price: $1.25
Editor: Alan Gold

Title: "The Atom's Farewell"
Pages: 40
Writer: Jan Strnad
Artist: Gil Kane
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Thomas J. Ziuko

Cover Credits
Artist: Gil Kane

Reprinted In:
Sword of the Atom TPB (2007)

At 1:07 we have, "Where’s Head Going?"
This episode, I look at the podcast: Wild Pod: A Wild Dog Podcast by FKAJason
This show, Jay looks at the comic book character Wild Dog and his appearances across the DCU.

Then four minutes later, I dust off Head's Mail Bag.

Finally, I play Poison by Bell Biv Devoe.

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If you like the show, be sure to rate us and leave some feedback on iTunes.

You can listen to Head Speaks on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or at my website: http://headspeaks.com
 (or on the link at the top of this page).
You can visit our blog directly at http://head.headspeaks.com
Please check out my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/headspeaksheadcast
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E-mail me any bitches, moans, and gripes to: head@headspeaks.com  Any and all comments are welcome.

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Also check out The Headcast Network which is available on iTunes.
Come, take a listen.

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See ya next time.

Episode 28: The Sword of the Atom 4 plus The Fold

Welcome back true believers....

Sorry for the delay, I'm working on getting caught up with my podcasts... but here is the Episode 28: The Sword of the Atom 4 plus The Fold

First up on Head's Bookself, I take a brief look at The Fold by Peter Cline.

The Fold tells the story about a man named Mike Erikson who has been asked by a friend to look at a door in California that allows travel thousands of mile in a single step.  According to the scientists, it works perfectly, but if so, why are they hesitant to unveil it and how it works?  That is what Mike is looking in to.

Then on "What's In Head's Longbox?", we're going to continue taking a look at The Sword of the Atom, with issue 4 the final issue.

Sword of the Atom 4
Cover Date: December 1983
On Sale Date: September 29, 1983
Cover Price: $0.75
Title: "Look Homeward, Atom"

Writer: Jan Strnad
Artist: Gil Kane
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Thomas J. Ziuko
Editor: Dick Giordano
Cover Credits Artist: Gil Kane
Reprinted In:
Sword of the Atom TPB (2007)

Question for you guys... do you like it when I put a recap of the issue on here, or do you prefer just the credits?  Let me know at SwordoftheAtom@headspeaks.com

Then on "Where is Head Going?", I talk briefly about another podcast I listen to.  Tell Em Steve Dave.  This is put on by a couple of friends of Kevin Smith and Q from Impractical Jokers.  Caution, this podcast is NOT family friendly, but a good listen, nonetheless.

Plus we have Head's Mailbag....

Finally, our final song is "Hickey's on my neck " by Audio Two.

As always, all copyrights and trademarks are their respective owners.  No infringement implied or intended.

You can listen to Head Speaks on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or at my website: http://headspeaks.com
 (or on the link at the top of this page).
You can visit our blog directly at http://head.headspeaks.com
Please check out my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/headspeaksheadcast
You can also check me out on Google + by looking for Head Speaks.

E-mail me any bitches, moans, and gripes to: head@headspeaks.com  Any and all comments are welcome.

If you want to record a message you can send it to me at head@headspeaks.com

Also check out The Headcast Network which is available on iTunes.
Come, take a listen.

Be sure to join me next time for another fantastic episode of The Head Speaks HeadCast!

See ya next time.

Episode 27: The Sword of the Killing Joke

Welcome back true believers....

Sorry for the delay, I'm working on getting caught up with my podcasts... but here is the 27th Episode of Head Speaks : The Sword of the Killing Joke!

First up on At The Movies With Head, I review the Killing Joke animated movie.  Way back when I ranted and raved about the comic... so I must love the movie?  Right???  Listen in and find out.

Then on "What's In Head's Longbox?", we're going to continue taking a look at The Sword of the Atom, with issue 3.

Sword of the Atom 3

Comic Title: Sword of the Atom #3
Title: "Mourning's End"

Cover Date: November 1983
On Sale Date: August 25, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
Editor: Dick Giordano

Writer: Jan Strnad
Artist: Gil Kane
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Thomas J. Ziuko
Cover Credits
Artist: Gil Kane

Reprinted In:
Sword of the Atom TPB (2007)

Question for you guys... do you like it when I put a recap of the issue on here, or do you prefer just the credits?  Let me know at SwordoftheAtom@headspeaks.com

Then on "Where is Head Going?", I talk briefly about a podcasting buddy and his show.... Pat Sampson's The Longbox Crusade, where Pat is on a mission to read them all...

Plus we have Head's Mailbag....

Finally, our final song is "Shot Through The Heart " by Bon Jovi

As always, all copyrights and trademarks are their respective owners.  No infringement implied or intended.

You can listen to Head Speaks on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or at my website: http://headspeaks.com
 (or on the link at the top of this page).
You can visit our blog directly at http://head.headspeaks.com
Please check out my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/headspeaksheadcast
You can also check me out on Google + by looking for Head Speaks.

E-mail me any bitches, moans, and gripes to: head@headspeaks.com  Any and all comments are welcome.

If you want to record a message you can send it to me at head@headspeaks.com

Also check out The Headcast Network which is available on iTunes.
Come, take a listen.

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Episode 26 : The Sword of the Atom issue 2!

Greetings true believers....

Not sure what happened, but it appears I forgot to post the blog page for the 26th Episode of Head Speaks : The Sword of the Atom issue 2!

This month on "What's In Head's Longbox?", we're going to continue taking a look at The Sword of the Atom, with issue 2.

Sword of the Atom #2
Title: "A Choice of Dooms"
Cover Date: October 1983
On Sale Date: July 28, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
Editor: Dick Giordano

Writer: Jan Strnad
Artist: Gil Kane
Letterer: Gaspar Saladino
Colorist: Thomas J. Ziuko

Cover Artist: Gil Kane

Reprinted In:
Sword of the Atom TPB (2007)

Synopsis:
We start off where last issue ended with Taren and The Atom facing off an army of rats.  Suddenly gas starts entering the room, knocking the two men out.

Deraegis tells the king how the two men will make fine gladiators.   Ray is locked up and thinks how he picked up some of the language on the ride in and after a few days he’ll have it down.  After weeks locked up, he’s finally given a new costume and sent out to fight.  His opponent is a blinded Taren.  When the crowd sees what happened, they begin turning on the king for his cruelty.

Pohrager, one of the trainers, helps Taren and Ray escape as the crowd rushes the stage.  He takes them to a frog that is awaiting them, along with Laethwen.   As the guards rush him, The Atom tries to hold the guards back so Taren and the Princess can escape, but Pohrager, says that he’s not saving Taren, but The Atom.

The guards take Pohrager to the king whom he tells that the people have turned against him when they saw he blinded a prisoner for sport.  The king is confused by his accusations.

Back in the forest, Ray thinks back to how he got here and the events of issue 1.  When they stop, Ray tells Laethwen his story and she relates theirs to him.

They are from another planet.  Morlaidh was established to be a penal colony for political undesirables.  Without support from home, their technology failed and they became more barbaric.   They started splitting in to warring tribes.  Her father wishes to unit them , while Deraegis thinks it can only be done via conquest.  Laethwen says that her dad’s adviser has turn the king in to a cruel man obsessed with his dreams.

While talking Taren yells for help as he’s confronted by a lizard.  Atom throws his sword in to the lizard’s mouth to scare it off, and then the creature is fell by a barrage of poisoned arrows by Taren’s band. Back in Morlaidh, the king tells his adviser he can deal with Pohrager as he sees fit.
Taren introduces The Atom to his group and he is welcomed in to the tribe.

Back in Morlaidh, we find Pohrager being hung and thirsty, driving the city even further against the king.    Deraegis takes the prisoner some water and tells him that Caellich’s cruelty has not gone unnoticed and he’ll soon be freed.  He says that there is talk of rebellion, which townsfolk over hear which fans the flames of revolt even more.

Back in the woods, Laethwen tells The Atom how even away from their home planet, class prejudices still rule and it took her awhile to overcome that to admit her feelings for Taren.  Taren tells the pair that he was betrayed by one of his own.  Now that he’s blind, Atom will have to lead his men.  He makes a comment how the forest is dangerous for the weak, careless, and disabled.
As Atom leave Laethwen to try and talk sense to a despondent Taren, he’s cold cocked by one of Taren’s men, Voss, who believes The Atom is a spy working for the king.  The fight a little as Voss is knocked next to his poison arrows, of which he grabs and threatens Ray with.

Cut to the Loring/Palmer house where Jean calls up Paul to have someone to talk to.  Being a wonderful human being, he offers to come over to comfort Jean.
To Be Cont.

Be sure to take a listen and let us know what you think.

Then on "Where is Head Going?", I talk briefly about Saturday Morning Fever from the Fire and Water Network.

Finally, our final song is "Just A Friend " by Biz Markie

As always, all copyrights and trademarks are their respective owners.  No infringement implied or intended.

You can listen to Head Speaks on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or at my website: http://headspeaks.com
 (or on the link at the top of this page).
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Please check out my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/headspeaksheadcast
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E-mail me any bitches, moans, and gripes to: head@headspeaks.com  Any and all comments are welcome.

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Episode 25: The Sword of the Atom pt 1!

Greetings true believers....

Welcome back to Head Speaks and to our 25th Episode : The Sword of the Atom pt 1!

This month on "What's In Head's Longbox?", we're going to star taking a look at one of my two favorite heroes...  The Atom!

This month, we're going to review The Sword of the Atom, issue 1.

The Sword of the Atom issue 1

Comic Title: Sword of the Atom #1
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: September 1983
On Sale Date: June 23, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60

Editor: Dick Giordano

Writer: Jan Strnad
Artist: Gil Kane
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Thomas J. Ziuko

Reprinted In:
Sword of the Atom TPB (2007)

Then continuing next month, we'll look at the other issues.  Next we'll move on to the three specials and then finish up with The Power of the Atom! (which leads into my Task Force X Headcast, down the road).

Be sure to take a listen and let us know what you think.

Then on "Where is Head Going?", I talk briefly about First Strike: The Invasion Podcast!

Finally, our final song is "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin

As always, all copyrights and trademarks are their respective owners.  No infringement implied or intended.

You can listen to Head Speaks on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or at my website: http://headspeaks.com
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Episode 9 : Star Wars and more!

Greetings constant listeners.  Welcome back to Head Speaks and to my 9th starriffic episode entitled Star Wars and More!.

First up on A Little Head, I relate my recent experience at the doctors, when I went in to have a dum dum dummmmmmm, Vasectomy!

Then in At The Movies With Head, I talk about The Atom (or so they're calling him) on CW's Arrow and Firestorm on CW's The Flash.
What do I think of the way these characters are being handled..... listen and find out....

Then in Geekin' With Head, I have a very special guest star for a very special hour and a half long talk about STAR WARS!!!

Come listen as my special guest Ryan Daly aka Count Drunkula (a frequent letter writer on the world famous Fire and Water Podcast) and I discuss the six Star Wars movies.
Listen as we compare Bobba Fett to the UPS man (well, ok... I make that comparison).
Listen as we talk about Ewoks and Steven Spielberg....
Listen as Ryan tells us why the Prequels are a bad idea.

To hear more of Ryan Daly and his Star Wars podcast, you can look on iTunes or over at his website: Dead Bothan Spies Podcast,

And to continue on our Ryan Daly episode, on Where's Head Going?, I pimp Ryan's website:
 http://blackcanaryfan.blogspot.com/ where Ryan talks about Black Canary and her various appearances...

In honor of my special guest and our topic, this episode's end song is The Sage Begins by Weird Al, from his Running with Scissors album from 1999.  It is a parody of the 1971 single "American Pie" by Don McLean, and it recounts the plot of the film 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.'

As always, all copyrights and trademarks are their respective owners.  No infringement implied or intended.

You can listen to Head Speaks on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or at my website: http://headspeaks.com
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  Please check out my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/headspeaksheadcast
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E-mail me any bitches, moans, and gripes to: head@headspeaks.com  Any and all comments are welcome.

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Episode 8: The Preacher and the Comic Fan

Greetings constant listeners. Sorry for the delay in posting this episodes blog for Head Speaks... I'm sure neither of my listeners were too worried.  8)

Anywho.... Welcome back to Head Speaks and to my 8th episode entitled The Preacher and The Comic Fan.

First up, just a reminder, Head Speaks (and Task Force X) are both now available on Stitcher Radio (at Head Speaks at Stitcher.com).  Check it out and let me know what you think.
Don’t have Stitcher? ... Download it free today at Stitcher dot com or in the app store.

But for the 8th great episode of Head Speaks....

First in At The Movies With Head, I talk briefly about my buddy Gene Hendricks podcast The Hammer Strikes: Legends of the Superheroes.... in an upcoming episode, me and Gene spend about 45 minutes to an hour talking about 1994's The Crow.
I have a couple of small clips from the upcoming show... Look for The Hammer Strikes on iTunes... Not just for my appearance, you should listen to this on the regular as it's a GREAT podcast that I enjoy.

Then in Head's Longbox, I talk about the first issue of DC Comics/Vertigo's Preacher comic from 1995.
Briefly Preacher tells the story of a preacher (name Jesse Custer) that is imbedded by a "creature" called Genesis.  Genesis is the offspring of an angle and a demon that procreated (aka did the Angel/Demon Horizontal Tango).
Having Genesis as a part of him, gives Jesse The Voice of God.  What he says, people do...
Him and his companions (a female "assassin" and an Irish vampire) are looking for God who has got the Hell outta Heaven and is on the lam.  They are attempting to find him, to make him take responsibility for his actions.

Great series.  It's been reprinted in 9 TPBs.
If you get a chance, check it out... and listen to this episode for a recap of the first issue.

And finally in Geekin' With Head, I talk about comic book changes and the Long Time Fan vs the Newbie.... Take a listen and see what I think.

And this weeks end song is A Children's Story by Slick Rick....  A great jam from long ago... check it out.

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Episode 7: Announcing the arrival of Grayson Robert Moss. Hail the Prince of Darkness!

Greetings constant listeners.

Welcome to the 7th episode of Head Speaks.

First up, Head Speaks (and Task Force X) are both available on Stitcher Radio (at Head Speaks at Stitcher.com).  Check it out and let me know what you think.
Don’t have Stitcher? ... Download it free today at Stitcher dot com or in the app store.

Now on to the actual episode itself....

First in A Little Head, I now have a bumper for this segment. Let me know what you think about it.
This episode I talk a little about my newest family member, Grayson Robert Moss, who was born on Jan 28, 2015.

Listen to the episode and discover the funny thing that happened (well, I thought it was pretty funny and fitting) that happened, the moment Grayson was born.

In Bitches, Moans, and Gripes, I talk about "The Zombie Apocalypse".  No, I'm not talking about the undead. I'm talking about morons walking around with their heads tucked in to their smart phone (making them dumber).

The Atom from the Countdown series I briefly mention.

What's In Head's Long Box... This month is another Character Spotlight.  This month I talk about my other favorite hero... Ray Palmer... aka The Atom.

The New 52 Atom (from Batman - Superman)

Ray Palmer aka The Atom from CW's Arrow!

First Appearance Showcase 34 (Oct 1961)
Created by Gardner Fox and Gil Kane.

Check out this episode for further information.

And finally on Where’s Head Going?

We had a double whammy with two sites today:

CreativeThreatFilms.com – my friend’s Scott Kessler’s site for his independent Films:

Scott has written and directed several great films: Green River, Wrestless, Paragon 1 and Paragon 2

I definetly recommend checking out his site.

And the second one isn't so much a website as a Facebook group.

It's called: Unite DC Comics Project.

Founded by: M Anthony Gerardo

From M Anthony's Mission statement:

"UNITE Fans of the DCU Project is my attempt to do just that.

The current era of DC COMICS is a sensitive topic for old and new fans alike. Both will respond with passionate opposing points of view regarding any DC conversation these days.
NEW 52 objectors are more than WELCOME>> But we do NOT endorse or support any Boycotts here....

Here we will try to be CONSTRUCTIVE with our likes & dislikes. I'd like this page to bring jaded DC fans together with new52 supporters so that they can CELEBRATE the BEST of all eras of DC COMICS. Lets come together as comic fans and offer ideas SOLUTIONS and resolutions to what fans think are problems.

Lets review NEW comics and revisit OLD ones as well.
Lets see new and INNOVATIVE ARTWORK from Fans and their portfolios.
Lets UNITE FANS OF THE DC UNIVERSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

This is a great page that I am active on.  Check it out and let em know Aaron sent ya.

This week's ending song in honor of the birth of my son Grayson Robert Moss.  It's a repeat from I believe the first episode: Paul and Storm's 'A Better Version of You'.

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Please check out my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/headspeaksheadcast
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Be sure to join me next time for another fantastic episode of The Head Speaks HeadCast!

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