The DoomBots Marvel Podcast

Ep. 150: Who Are The Mutants Of Marvel Comics? (And Can We List 150 Of Them In Chronological Order?) – Part 1

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:38:30 +0000

In celebration of our milestone 150th episode, Searnold and Zach decided to go back to their favorite hobby: forgetting how long it takes to get through lists with hundreds of items. To that end, Searnold is breaking down the entire history of the X-Men (and Marvel Mutants in general) with an ordered list of theContinue reading

Ep. 149: Was Uncle Ben Eaten By A Cannibal? (And Why Are There So Many Cannibals in Comics?)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Nothing tastes quite like human flesh (except, apparently, chicken.) In this episode, Zach and Searnold discuss fictional cannibals and all the many forms they take in movies, comics, and video games. From Wendigos to Zombies, Cyberpunk 2077 to Red Dead Redemption, Soylent Green to Cannibal Holocaust, come along on this (fun?) (educational?) (adjectiveless?) discussion ofContinue reading

Ep. 148: How Did Doctor Doom Unite The World Under His Control? (And Why Did The Fantastic Four Ruin It?)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:59:31 +0000

On this week's episode of The Doombots Marvel Podcast, we're taking a look at writer Ryan North's fantastic "One World Under Doom" arc, and how Doctor Doom used magic, science, political science, a T-rex, propaganda, and genuine altruism to unite the Earth in peace and happiness (under his rule, of course).

Ep. 147: Who Are Marvel’s Weirdest Heroes from the 1940’s? (And what are they up to these days?)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Speaking about the Whizzer in episode 145 reminded Zach and Searnold that there are plenty of other weird characters from Marvel's version of the 1940's that need discussing. In this episode, we'll focus on 12 of them, specifically THE twelve. Is the Phantom Reporter a reporter who reports on ghosts, or a ghost who is a reporter? Does Claire Voyant need a different name besides Black Widow? Would humans be perfect if we didn't have genitals? All this and more in today's episode of the Doombots Marvel Podcast!

Ep. 146: Is the Wonder Man Show any Good? (And why does he keep dying in the comics?)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Zach and Searnold watched the first two episodes of Marvel's new Wonder Man show and will give you their (mostly) spoiler-free review. They also talk about Wonder Man's greatest hits in the comics, which (mostly) consists of him dying and coming back to life. They'll discuss his failed acting career and the Crazy 8's, the insane supporting cast from his 1990's solo series. There's also some discussion of Devil-Slayer, but neither Zach nor Searnold really understood what's going on with that guy.

Ep. 145: Did the Whizzer Get His Super Speed From Mongoose Blood?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The Whizzer is a Marvel speedster from the 1940's. And his origin is one of the craziest stories ever told in any medium. In this episode, the Doombots do a panel-by-panel analysis of the Whizzer's origin as originally published in U.S.A. Comics #1. They'll discuss all the retcons that have come since, and wonder why everyone doesn't just inject themselves with mongoose blood. All this, plus Disney's Gargoyles are now 616 canon? Don't miss what is sure to be your new favorite episode of the Doombots Marvel Podcast!

Ep. 144: Can We Kick Off 2026 With a 4th Round of Our Annual Trivia Challenge? (We Can!)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:01:00 +0000

It's that time of the year again (by which we mean the very, very beginning of it), when Searnold and Zach get super competitive and start asking the big questions in a trivia showdown for the ages.

Ep. 143: Where Is Searnold?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Searnold has mysteriously vanished. Without him, Zach is left alone to wander aimlessly and confused for all eternity. How did this happen? What will Zach do?

Ep. 142: Can Searnold Survive The Marvel Comics Trivia Gauntlet?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:21:49 +0000

This week's Doombots Marvel Podcast is a little different. Unbeknownst to Searnold, he's about to face THE GAUNTLET! A grueling five rounds of Marvel Comics trivia, with seven questions per round! Find out if Searnold can beat The Gauntlet!

Ep. 141: What Is The Best ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Thanksgiving Episode?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:54:49 +0000

In celebration of Thanksgiving, we're looking at every single Thanksgiving themed episode of Bob's Burgers, and then definitively and objectively rank them based on a totally not subjective metric to figure out which is 100% and inarguably the best of the best!

Ep. 140: Why Was Dracula On The Moon, And How Did The Punisher Become A Frankenstein Monster?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:19:30 +0000

We're keeping the fun Halloween vibes going this week with two more creepy, horror-themed Marvel stories. From Dracula shooting vampires out of cannons on the moon to Frank Castle being reanimated to fight on behalf of monsters.

Ep. 139: What Is The Best Marvel Halloween Story?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The Doombots aren't ready for Halloween to be over yet, so we're going to discuss some spooky horror Marvel Halloween stories. We begin with that time Captain America was a werewolf. How did this happen? Why did this happen? Was the story actually good? Who is Zachary Moonhunter? Is a wolverine a wolf? Is Wolverine a wolf? Does being hypnotized make you legally not liable for crimes? What is the sentencing process like for turning someone into a werewolf? There are so many questions that need answering!

Ep. 138: What Was So Good About the Gargoyles Cartoon?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

By the time you're reading this, a Fantastic Four and Gargoyles crossover comic will have just been published. To get you ready for it, Zach and Searnold discuss the original Gargoyles cartoon, which is Searnold's favorite of all time. They talk about the premise of the show and who its major characters were. They look at the strange naming conventions the Gargoyles use. There's a little bit of Shakespeare and a little bit of time travel and an inexplicably long second season. Listen now to get all the details you need to know about "Gargoyles"!

Ep. 137: Did Doctor Strange Really Die?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, we'll be examining Jed MacKay's run on Doctor Strange, starting with the "Death of Doctor Strange", moving through Clea's time as Sorcerer Supreme during "Strange", all the way through the end of "Doctor Strange" during "Blood Hunt". We'll discuss how Steven died, how he came back, and what that meant for the people around him. We'll also discuss whether or not Jed MacKay is a good writer and end with a segment about nominative determinism. All that and more in this episode of the Doombots Marvel Podcast!

Ep. 136: Who Is Snake Plissken (and Why Does He Keep Having to Escape From Places)?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:18:22 +0000

First there was Escape From New York, and then came Escape From LA, and along the way, the world fell in love with Kurt Russell's iconic anti-hero Snake Plissken. Along the way, there were also multiple other stories about Snake's many adventures in both comic books, a novelization of the original film and a knock-off psuedo-sequel.

Ep. 135: Why Does Captain America Have a Penguin?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Back at the beginning of 2025, we teased that J. Michael Straczynski's current run on Captain America featured a penguin... let's say "sidekick" for lack of a better word. Now that his run has concluded, we can finally reveal all of the penguin's secrets! In this episode, we'll spend far more time than is warranted discussing the ins-and-outs of penguins in the Marvel universe. Then, Cap teams up with Thor and Spider-Man to restore Broxton, Oklahoma. Plus, Doctor Doom and Rocket Raccoon travel back before the beginning of time! Don't miss this jam-packed episode!

Ep. 134: How Did Iron Man Become Sheriff Of The Moon?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

This week, we're taking a look at Iron Man: Fatal Frontier, and traveling through the cosmos with Tony Stark. We'll be looking at how the moon declared war on Earth, how Iron Man thought he could help, and why he began working with a lonely soviet robot. Also, we're asking the big, important questions like: Is Tony Stark the dumbest Marvel hero ever?

Ep. 133: Why Does Cyberpunk 2077 Have The Best World-Building Of Any Video Game Ever?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 17:59:59 +0000

On this week's Doombots Marvel Podcast, we're leaving the Marvel Universe and taking a trip to Night City! Cyberpunk 2077 is the culmination of decades of world-building that took place acorss many TTRPG games, and now has become the most complex, immersive, and mind-blowing fictional worlds of all time!

Ep. 132: What Is Silver Surfer’s Whole Deal?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 14:47:46 +0000

From cosmic nonsense to extensive retconning to time travel, Silver Surfer has it all! At least in terms of things that make some Doombots have psychotic meltdowns. However, Silver Surfer is also rad af, delightfully weird, and very unique, giving him a complexity that many cosmic characters don't possess.

Ep. 131: Why Is Galactus So Misunderstood?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Galactus is one of Marvel's most visually iconic characters, yet beyond the basics that he eats planets, very few people actually know a lot about Galactus. Is this because it's impossible for us puny humans to grasp the cosmic nature of such a being? Or is it just because he's been retconned so many times that the truth about his nature is too confusing to describe? Well, we're gonna try! Listen up as we discuss Galactus, how he came from the 6th universe, what it means to balance Eternity and Death, and whether or not he looks like a horse.

Ep. 130: What Do You Mean This Is Our 5th Anniversary Episode!?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 08:26:29 +0000

It's that's time of the year again! The time to look back through old content that was too random, tangential, or vulgar to include in previous episodes, and bring it back into the spotlight to celebrate yet another year of madness! Thanks for sticking around for five years thusfar, and here's to the next years to come!

Ep. 129: Who is Ironheart and Why Does She Deserve Her Own Show?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The newest Marvel show to premiere on Disney+ is Ironheart, and we're going to discuss the character at length. Why did Riri Williams become a superhero? What's her connection to Iron Man? How did Leonardo DaVinci recruit her into a secret government spy agency. You know, normal questions about Marvel characters.

Ep. 128: Why is Jack Kirby’s Adaptation of “2001: A Space Odyssey” Marvel Canon?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 31 May 2025 13:34:15 +0000

Marvel has published many licensed comic books over the years, many of which are obviously not intended to be part of their superhero universe. But in 1977, King of Comics Jack Kirby did an adaptation of Arthur C. Clark’s and Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” which introduced a character named Machine Man that MarvelContinue reading

Ep. 127: Did Thunderbolts Really Do Blackface? Why???

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 17 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Sometimes, you have the best of intentions. Sometimes, that means using broken nanite technology to inexplicably make a white character appear to be Black character and experience discrimination and racial inequality for the first time. Is this a good way to tackle the subject of racism? Or is it a hamfisted and accidentally offensive narrative gimmick?

Ep. 126: Who Are The Thunderbolts?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 03 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The Thunderbolts have a long history in Marvel comics dating back to 1997. Since then, the team has gone through many different iterations, having 75 different members along the way - some famous, like Red Hulk and Punisher - others more obscure, like the Headsman and Citizen V. And only in a recent miniseries did it even slightly resemble the team in the upcoming MCU movie. In today's episode, we'll take you through the history of the team, discuss the potential of the movie, and shit on the Sentry as often as Searnold can manage.

Ep. 125: Why Was Zeb Wells’ Run on Amazing Spider-Man So Divisive? (And Also, What Actually Happened?) 950 Covers, Part 4

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 06:50:49 +0000

After four long, complicated, very theater-of-the-mind-heavy episodes filled with Zach poorly describing very busy Spider-Man covers, we've reached the end of this insane experiment! And this week, with our final episode on all 950 Amazing Spider-Man covers, we're tackling the infamous and divisive run helmed by Zeb Wells!

Ep. 124: What Happened During Dan Slott’s Run on Amazing Spider-Man and Superior Spider-Man? 950 Covers, Part 3

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In our continuing series looking through all 950 covers of Amazing Spider-Man, today will mostly focus on Dan Slott's 10 year run. Picking up where we left off last time, we'll start with Amazing Spider-Man 601 and J. Scott Campbell's infamous cover of Mary Jane being sexy on a couch. We'll introduce characters like Max Modell and Norah Winters as Spider-Man hits the Big Time. Then we'll follow the legacy numbering through Superior Spider-Man, where Doctor Octopus takes control of Peter's body, and 4 resets to Amazing Spider-Man issue 1. We go through Nick Spencer's run, the Beyond era, and clarify a few things from previous issues. Sound like a lot? It is! No holds barred!

Ep. 123: Part 2 of Our Insane Discussion of All 950 Covers of Amazing Spider-Man Part 2

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In a strong divergence from their sane content, Zach and Searnold have dedicated this portion of their lives to the discussion of every cover of Amazing Spider-Man. Listen along as they talk about things you can't see for 2 hours, as they go through 300 more issues. From McFarlane to Straczynski, the Clone Saga to Civil War, Maximum Carnage through One More Day, enjoy this discussion of such unmemorable Spider-Man villains as Styx and Stone, Joystick and Polestar, Shadrac and Freak.

Ep. 122: Who is On The Cover of Amazing Spider-Man? Part 1.

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

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Ep. 121: Is House of Leaves a Book or a Recipe for Madness? Yes.

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this reversal episode, Zach will tell Searnold all about the book “House of Leaves.” But this is no ordinary book, and its many complexities deserve a much better explanation than this tiny block of text. Just listen to the episode and come down the rabbit hole with us, okay? Never miss an episode! GetContinue reading

Ep. 120: Who Is the Red Hulk and What Would Really Happen if He Jumped to San Francisco from the Moon?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

With the release of Captain America: Brave New World, we've decided the time is right to discuss the Red Hulk (or Rulk). How did General Ross get superpowers? Why is he red? What happens when he jumps to the moon? These things come up in the comics, even if they might not in the movie. Plus: how did the Leader learn to play the guitar? Why does Jeph Loeb hate rules? And what happens when Rulk jumps back from the moon? Fortunately, we have a special guest to discuss the cataclysmic impacts, and we have Namor's giant sea monsters to fix the problems.

Ep. 119: What Was So Bad About Kraven the Hunter the Movie?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Kraven the Hunter managed to bomb without either Zach or Searnold noticing it had been released! But finally, Searnold was able to track it down and watch it, despite many warnings against such dangerous behavior. In this episode, Searnold will explain the movie to Zach, compare it to Madame Web, and explain what Kraven is like in the comics. From his 87 clones and his 3 sons, we'll discuss the entire Kravenoff line from the dawn of the Russian Revolution to the his murder zoo in the present day!

Ep. 118: Can We Kick Off 2025 With a 3rd Round of Our Annual Trivia Challenge? (We Can!)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 09:02:21 +0000

It's that time of the year again, when Searnold and Zach get super competitive and start asking the big questions in a showdown for the ages.

Ep. 117: What Happened in Marvel Comics in 2024? (The Year in Review)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 07:20:38 +0000

This year has been filled with a lot of great comics -- and a lot of other comics as well! In honor of another year on the books, Zach and Searnold are looking back at what stories were told, what characters drastically changed, and how Captain America has become friends with a penguin

Ep. 116: The Clone Saga Part 2: Who Is Kaine?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 19:17:31 +0000

This week, we've got clones on clones on clones! More clones than Judas Traveller could shake a VR construct at! What does any of that mean? Who knows! The writers certainly don't, and neither do we, and that's why it's so much fun.

Ep. 115: Who is Ben Reilly? part 1, What Was the Clone Saga?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The Clone Saga is perhaps the most infamous Spider-Man story, and not without good reason. It was loved and hated. Great and terrible. Important and irrelevant. It lasted 3 years, redefined Spidey for a new generation of readers, and ruined him for others. It happened during a tumultuous time in the comics industry as a whole (the boom and bust of the 90's) as well as at Marvel comics (3 EIC's in 3 years!) In this episode, Searnold and Zach will break down the history of Spider-Man's clone, Ben Reilly, his original creation in 1975 and why the 90's was the right time to bring him back! We'll look at the real-world issues that caused the story to explode. Ultimately, Zach will lie down and give up, which is why this is only part 1 of the Doombots' coverage of the Clone Saga!

Ep. 114: Who Is The Adversary? (And What Does He Have to Do With the Death of the X-Men?)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 07:33:56 +0000

This week, Zach and Searnold break down the Adversary's role in the late-'80s event "The Fall of the Mutants," and also have a full breakdown when it comes to how Rogue convinced her fellow mutants to use Longshot like a kite. Don't understand what that means? That's fine! Listen to the episode and you still won't understand what that means, because it's utter baffling nonsense.

Ep. 113: Who Is Marvel’s New Werewolf by Night (and Other Spooky Stories to Tell in the Dark)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

It's Halloween! Or at least, it was when we recorded this. To celebrate, Searnold and Zach are going to tell each other some spooky stories. Searnold will retell a classic Marvel horror story by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Can you guess who the mystery monster is? Then, Searnold will tell the story of Marvel's new Werewolf by Night, Jake Gomez, and what happens when he gets trapped in an abandoned amusement park during Blood Hunt. Next, Zach reads some of his favorite of Alvin Schwartz's "Spooky Stories to Tell in the Dark" and discusses his BIG PLANS for Halloween. Along the way, we'll examine the horror genre, the medium of comics, and a bunch of nonsense!

Ep. 112: What’s So Strange about Strange Academy? (aka Marvel’s Hogwarts)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Is there anything in Marvel comics that's like Harry Potter? Why yes there is! It's called "Strange Academy" and this week, Searnold will tell you all about it. He'll explain the different powers of the interdimensional students from Asgard, Otherworld, Weirdworld, Limbo, and the Dark Dimension. You'll learn all about the son of the Dread Dormammu! And yes, we will discuss in detail how he managed to procreate. We'll talk about what happened to the school when Doctor Strange suddenly decided to die, as well as what the kids are up to during the latest "Blood Hunt" crossover. If you like Marvel, magic, or Harry Potter, then you'll love this episode of Doombots!

Ep. 111: What is Planetary? (Reversal Episode)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Zach is teaching Searnold all about the cult classic Wildstorm/DC series Planetary, from Warren Ellis and the late, great John Cassaday! From some evil Fantastic Four parodies to some awesome powers and next-level art, we're breaking down everything that makes Planetary such a beloved and bizarre fan favorite comic series.

Ep. 110: What is Agatha Harkness Like in the Marvel Comics?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

It's a weird world we live in when Agatha Harkness has her own TV show. In this episode, we'll discuss her major comic book appearances and leave you to guess which will make it into "Agatha All Along." Will she be nanny to a young Franklin Richards? Will she help Scarlet Witch find her real mom? Is she 20,000 years old? Will Firestar make a cameo and convince her not to punish all of humanity in retribution for the Salem Witch trials? Will she accidentally turn the Darkhold into a little boy? Find out what any of that means by listening to this week's Doombots Marvel Podcast!

Ep. 109: Who Are the Animal Heroes of ‘Marvel Unleashed’? (And What Are Some Other Good Recent Miniseries?)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Searnold breaks down the adventures of Marvel's heroic pets, as well as explains why Thanos kidnapped the town of Fresno, California, why the Winter Soldier decided to hunt down Red Skull with a new band of Thunderbolts, and how White Widow is adapting to life in the suburbs with neighbors.

Ep. 108: How Did Fall of X End, Where is Krakoa Now, Who is Hope’s Dad, and What is a Dominion?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The end of Fall of X leaves Zach befuddled.

Ep. 107: What Did the X-Men Do To Try and Stop Orchis During Fall of X?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 04:50:43 +0000

In part 2 of our 3-part recapping saga, Searnold tells Zach all about the surviving mutants who got scattered across the globe amid the Fall of X saga, and their various (sometimes seemingly ineffective) efforts to stop Orchis from killing all of mutant kind.

Ep. 106: How Did Orchis Kill Every Mutant?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

X has Fallen. The Fall of X is over. The first Krakoan era is over. So now we can finally talk about what happened. It all started one year ago when Orchis attacked the third annual Hellfire Gala. How did they do it? What convoluted plans enabled them to kill every mutant? Will there be long term relevant consequences?

Ep. 105: Who Will Cameo in Deadpool 3?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Deadpool vs. Wolverine is set to be the best Marvel movie yet (depending on how you define best). The assorted trailers and rumors have Zach and Searnold very excited, and they want to share that excitement with you! In what ends up amounting to a very long ad for the movie, Zach and Searnold discuss everything from Tayler Swift rumors to Cassandra Nova's origins as a Shi'ar mummundrai and more. Searnold will also explain some of the comic book versions of characters we expect to cameo in the film. No pickles!

Ep. 104: Is It Really Our 4th Anniversary?!

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:56:42 +0000

It’s finally here! The 4-year anniversary of The Doombots Podcast! This whole new episode will feature a slew of intentionally removed and censored content from past episodes and some original new content! From Searnold trying to figure out the origins of famous phrases to Zach singing "Big Rock Candy Mountain" badly to some of our biggest, most embarrassing bloopers and intentionally edited-out bad jokes, this episode has it all.

Ep. 103: How Many X-Men Related Mutant Duos Are There? (Part 4 of Our Insane List of Marvel Characters)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 18:03:39 +0000

The end is here! We've finally reached the final installment of our 4-part list of '100 (ish) Marvel Characters We've Never Talked About Before!' And this week, to close things out, were staying in the mutants' neighborhood of the Marvel universe! Check out all these crazy, weird duos!

Ep. 102: 25 Spider-Man Related Characters We’ve Never Talked About, Or: How Many Spider-Man Villains Could Possibly Be Animal-Themed?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 14:49:30 +0000

In part 3 of our 4 part series featuring characters we’ve somehow managed to never talk about before - SPIDER-MAN! This week we'll be pulling from the stories of SPIDER-MAN! Breaking down all of the animal-themed villains who have ever graced the pages of SPIDER-MAN!… SPIDERMAN!!

Ep. 101: 25 More Insane Marvel Characters We’ve Never Talked About Before!

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 18 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In part 2 of our 4 part series featuring characters we've somehow managed to never talk about before, we pull from the Avengers side of Marvel comics. Whether because Searnold hates them (like the Sentry), or because of their racist origins (like the Mandarin), or even just out of crazy random happenstance (like Wonder Man), this double-sized special episode features 25 of Marvel's craziest characters.

Ep. 100: Double-Sized Special! How Have We Gone 100 Episodes Without Discussing These 100 Marvel Characters?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 04 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

100 Episodes! 2 Hours! 25 New Characters! Part 1 of 4 in a series discussing 100 Marvel characters we've somehow managed to go 100 episodes without talking about. The beginning of our list comes mostly from the Fantastic Four's corner of the Marvel Universe. From Blastaar The Living Bomb-Burst to Terrax the Tamer. From Wyatt Wingfoot to Lyja Lazerfist. From the Krees to the Skrulls. From the Power Pack to the Inhumans. This is our biggest undertaking and best episode yet!

Ep 99: What’s the Deal With Magneto? (And How does ‘X-Men ’97’ Compare to the Comics?)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:28:53 +0000

This week, The Doombots started off wanting to talk about how the X-Men '97 storylines compare to the comic storylines. But then, Zach's brain broke just because of Magneto.

Ep. 98: What is Madame Web Like in the Comics?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Continuing our discussion from last episode, this week, we'll examine the comic book version of Madame Web. We'll talk about that one time she called Spider-Man on a payphone, the reason that all psychics are blind, and how she died. We'll also discuss the comic versions of Spider-Woman in all 4 of her incarnations: Jessica Drew, Julia Carpenter, Mattie Franklin, and Anya Corazon. We'll also talk about the comic book version of Ezekial Sims, how he changed Spider-Man's life forever, and the crossover The Other.

Ep. 97: How Bad Could the ‘Madame Web’ Movie Possibly Be?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:53:57 +0000

This week on The Doombots Podcast, Searnold went to see Madame Web while Zach refused. So, instead, Searnold breaks it down for him scene by scene and -- per usual -- Zach loses his mind almost instantly. If you want to know if the widespread mocking of Madame Web is fair, check out this week's episode to find out!

Ep. 96: How is Marvel’s New Ultimate Universe Different?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

What is the new Ultimate Marvel Universe? In what ways is it different than the original? After spending 2 episodes building the necessary backstory, today, we'll discuss how Marvel threw all that out with the bathwater and made something completely different instead. We'll talk about Jonathan Hickman's extremely elaborate story "Ultimate Invasion," his slightly less elaborate "Ultimate Spider-Man", as well as Peach Momoko's "Ultimate X-Men." Also, Zach read "The Ultimates" by Al Ewing, and he'll discuss how his thoughts about it didn't change at all after reading it for himself.

Ep. 95: Who Is Ultimate Reed Richards, aka The Maker? (And What Has He Been Doing to the Multiverse?)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Continuing our coverage of the fall and rise of Marvel's Ultimate Universe, this week, we examine Ultimate Reed Richards, aka The Maker. Along with Miles Morales, he managed to escape the demise of the Ultimate Universe during the incursions circa 2015. What has he been up to since? A lot! We'll look at 4 different stories from the pages of "The Ultimates," "New Avengers," "The Future Foundation," and "Venom" to see what has lead up to the point where the Ultimate Universe can now be reborn.

Ep. 94: What Was the Ultimate Universe? (And How Did It Jump the Shark?)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 21:48:39 +0000

This week's Doombots Podcast is all about the Ultimate Universe, Marvel's effort to create a grittier world with less convoluted storylines, which quickly went off the rails.

Ep. 93: Who Won in Predator vs Wolverine? & Other Highlights from 59 Marvel Mini-Series

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Predator is now officially part of Marvel. This week, we'll talk about what happened in their epic fight with Wolverine. Plus: Who is Spider-Boy? Why is Superior Spider-Man Back? Is The Thing a better lover than Thanos? Could Mystique impregnate herself? Will the Caliban suit save the mutants from the Fall of X? Are the Celestials more powerful than the Beyonders? So many questions, and we'll discuss all of them this week as Zach and Searnold go over highlights (and lowlights) from assorted Marvel Mini-Series published in 2023.

Ep. 92: Can We Kick Off 2024 With a 2nd Round of Our Annual Trivia Challenge? (We Can!)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 03:34:58 +0000

To ring in the new year, Zach and Searnold are celebrating with another round of our fun, specially-tailored trivia challenge!

Ep. 91: Why Did Marvel Cancel Most of its Comics in 2023?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 30 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Over the course of this year, all but 3 of Marvel's ongoing comics were rebooted. In this episode, we'll look at the new premises and summarize some of what was wrapped up. Black Panther must defend the city of Birnin T'chaka. Hulk leaves Hulk Planet and comes back to Earth to fight The Mother of Horrors. The Avengers must tangle with Kang and the Ashen Combine. Scarlet Witch has the Darkhold and a new store. The new Punisher is named Joe Garrison. The Guardians of the Galaxy deal with Grootfall. Captain America conquers the Outer Circle. Venom and Doctor Doom are time traveling together. Thor becomes even more immortal. And Jonothan Hickman redefines (or at least starts to) the entire Marvel cosmology in G.O.D.S.

Ep. 90: Who Are the New Mutants, and What Was the Demon Bear Saga?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 15:27:47 +0000

The New Mutants are a team of X-Men students that Xavier assembled when he thought the X-Men had all been killed by the Brood. This week, we'll discuss who they are, why they are so beloved, and Xavier's secret evil intentions. We'll also go over what is generally considered the best New Mutants story, the Demon Bear Saga. Check out our website for the problematic page we discuss at length where two white people accidentally magically become Native Americans. As a bonus: who is Marvel's Team America and are they the best mutant ever?

Ep. 89: Who is Echo and Is She Thor’s Mom?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

What is Searnold's favorite Marvel mini-series? Is Echo Thor's mom? And how many pianos did Helen Keller eat? In this bizarre episode of the Doombots Marvel Podcast, we'll discuss all these questions and more as we do a deep dive into the character Echo. Created by David Mack in the year 2000, Echo has recently grown in popularity due to her upcoming Disney+ show. We'll talk about her origin, her relationship with Daredevil, her death and mysterious resurrection, her time as the Phoenix, and so many other things that inevitably come up when Searnold and Zach have a conversation.

Ep. 88: Why Did The Punisher Join the Hand?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Jason Aaron has completely changed the story of Frank Castle, aka The Punisher. Now, he's the leader of the ninja death cult called The Hand. By adding some back story and bringing his dead wife back from the dead, Jason Aaron has elevated The Punisher's story to a Shakespearean level. We'll discuss the entire 12 issue arc, explain how Frank came to this point, and what it means to be the Fist of the Beast. We'll also discuss some of The Punisher's greatest hits, including "Welcome Back Frank" and the time he teamed up with a cosmic powered Spider-Man to prevent the American government from switching their currency to the cocaine standard.

Ep. 87: Who is Monica Rambeau? (AKA Spectrum/Photon/Pulsar?)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 06:23:52 +0000

This week, the Doombots are taking a look at Monica Rambeau, who was the second Captain Marvel before she went on to be Spectrum and then Photon, among other names. She's made of energy and here to kick ass!

Ep. 86: Who is the Best Ghost Rider?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Did you know there have been multiple Ghost Riders? From Carter Slade to Johnny Blaze, Danny Ketch to Alejandra Jones, Robbie Reyes and back again, we’ll discuss the complete history of each major Ghost Rider. Why have there been so many? How does their continuity intertwine? Who is the current Ghost Rider? Why are theyContinue reading

Ep. 85: How Did Loki Save Existence From Mephisto’s (Multiversal) Evil Plans?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 05:47:14 +0000

Wow, this week are are talking about just SO much stuff. Like, maybe too much stuff? Here’s just some of the questions we address: Who is Avenger Prime? What is the God Quarry? Who are the Multiversal Masters of Evil? Why is Robbie Reyes the “most powerful Avenger”? What is Planet Doom? And this isContinue reading

Ep. 84: What Is Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Fullmetal Alchemist is one of the best animes of all time. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, we're going to explain why. What is alchemy? What is automail? Who are the Homunculi? More importantly, why are there two different versions of FMA? Searnold will explain why, despite popular opinion, he prefers the first version to the more accurate adaptation called "Brotherhood." As usual, Zach will be confused. Debate and hilarity ensue.

Ep. 83: What is Krakoa and Why Are the X-Men Falling?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

It's the end of the Krakoan era! Probably! At least, Marvel's publicity department certainly wants you to think so. But in this episode of the Doombots Marvel Podcast, Searnold will explain why he doesn't believe that will happen. We'll also discuss the history of Krakoa, the sentient island the X-Men live on, including looking at one of the worst retcons of all time, "Deadly Genesis."

Ep. 82: Who Are The X-Men Villains The Children Of The Vault?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 05:57:54 +0000

On this week's new Doombots Podcast, we're getting into the war between the mutants on Krakoa and the mysterious power-hungry superpowered Children of the Vault!

Ep. 81: What Does Spider-Man Have to Do With the Death of Ms. Marvel?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Spoiler alert! The internet has been all abuzz about Marvel's decision to kill off Ms. Marvel in the pages of Amazing Spider-Man. So, after spending last episode discussing Kindred in order to establish where Nick Spencer's run ended, this episode, we'll finally be discussing Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr's current run on Amazing Spider-Man. We'll learn why creating 2 fake kids is never the right plan. We'll discuss the value of mystery reveals. And we'll explain why Mary Jane should be a badass. All this, and Kamala Khan, too.

Ep. 80: What Is Marvel’s Most Convoluted Retcon?

The DoomBots Podcast — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

A lot of Spider-Man stories are straightforward. This one is not. Searnold and Zach sat down to talk about the latest run of Amazing Spider-Man by Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr because of Marvel's decision to *spoiler* Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel. But first we had to set up Spidey's current status quo, which meant explaining how Nick Spencer's run ended. And that meant explaining Kindred. And that meant explaining the Grey Goblin, which meant going back to his origins in J.M. Straczynski's run on Amazing Spider-Man circa 2001-2007. And how can we talk about JMS's run without talking about "Brand New Day", the story where Peter Parker and Mary Jane make a deal with Mephisto to erase their marriage. Is this starting to make sense? If not, you really need to listen to the episode.

Ep. 79: Is it Really Our 3rd Anniversary?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:00:27 +0000

It’s finally here! The 3-year anniversary of The Doombots Podcast! This whole new episode will feature a slew of cut content from past episodes and some original content. From overly emotional reactions, to discussions about the possible scourge of A.I. revolution, this episode has it all.

Ep. 78: What Happened During Secret Invasion?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Secret Invasion is coming to the MCU, so we're going to talk about the comics it is ostensibly based on. We'll talk about what it was like to read the event live, Dan Slott's attempt to redeem Hank Pym, Brian Michael Bendis' crafty plans, and why the event was ultimately a failure. We'll also discuss a lot of really dumb names, featuring Game of Thrones!

Ep 77: What Is ‘Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ About? (Also, Who Is Zelda? Or Link? What’s Hyrule?)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 07:34:34 +0000

This week, we're stepping away from the world of Marvel and into the world of Hyrule, with a breakdown/explainer of 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.' In fact, Zach's never played a single 'Zelda' game ever, so Searnold is giving a very long (yet still incredibly brief) rundown of Zelda lore and complex timelines.

Ep 76: Who Are All the Spiders in the Spiderverse?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Every Spider-Man Ever! That's how Marvel promoted the original Spiderverse comic, as a convergence of every iteration of Spiders-Mans that had ever existed across all media. This week, we'll take a look at who those are and talk about the threat to the web of life and destiny that brought them together. Which ones are still hanging around in the main Marvel universe, and why doesn't Miles get his own superhero identity? All these questions and more in this week's episode of the Doombots Marvel Podcast!

Episode 75: What Is The Mystery Flesh Pit National Park?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 20 May 2023 16:16:11 +0000

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Episode 74: How Are the Guardians of the Galaxy Different in the Comics?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 06 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

With the release of the third (and final?) Guardians of the Galaxy movie, we thought it would be fun to examine the ways the Guardians are different in their comic book versions. We'll talk about the original guardians from the years 1969 and 3000, and how their name transferred into the modern era via time travel. We'll discuss Starlord's connection to the Master of the Sun, and why his creator only wrote one story with him in it. We'll talk about Rocket Raccoon's origins in the pages of Incredible Hulk and discuss whether or not Drax is an expert saxophone player. Spoiler alert - yes he is.

Episode 73: What Do the Keys Do in ‘Locke & Key’?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:59:45 +0000

In this reverse episode, (a very ill) Zach spoils the entire plot of Locke & Key to Searnold, and then they debate the merits of all the different keys that exist in the comic's vast universe of stories!

Episode 72: Who is the Blue Marvel?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Dr. Adam Brashear was Marvel's first black superhero. Even though he wasn't created until 2006. Retcons are confusing! Let us explain in this week's episode of the Doombots Marvel Podcast. We'll also examine the Blue Marvel's various trips outside of everything that exists, and see how he discovered that global warming is the biggest threat to the Marvel universe.

Episode 71: Is Marvel SNAP a Good Game?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

There are more cards and locations in Marvel SNAP than can be discussed in a single episode! This time, we’ll be discussing locations like the Nova Roma, the Roman colony in the Amazon; characters like Onslaught, the physical manifestation of 90’s comics; and well-known Marvel teamups like Odin and Jubilee! THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXTREME SPOILERSContinue reading

Episode 70: Who Is Every Card in Marvel Snap?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 14:25:00 +0000

Marvel Snap was mobile game of the year in 2022. Millions-ish of people play it every day. But nowhere in the game does it explain who all the random ass characters and locations in the game are. So we're going to! We'll examine the mechanics of the game, discuss what works, what we don't like, and start describing essentially every single Marvel character. Let's begin!

Episode 69: Who Is Ant-Man?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Debuting in 1962, Ant-Man is one of Marvel’s oldest superheroes. He’s known for many things: growing, shrinking, talking to ants, being the scientist supreme of Earth 616, creating the evil robot Ultron, and famously hitting his wife, Janet Van Dyne, aka The Wasp. We’ll talk about all these aspects of Hank Pym, and introduce theContinue reading

Episode 68: Who Are Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 07:44:38 +0000

How did a young 9-year-old girl in New York become the owner/friend of a massive, red mutant dinosaur? Why is she the smartest person in the entire world? How does a standardized public school test possibly have "no upper limit" to its score?

Episode 67: What Multiverse Mayhem Is Miles Morales Up To These Days?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 08:26:55 +0000

What's Miles Morales doing, and is he hanging out with any weird clones? I he hopping from dimension to dimension and universe to universe looking for his uncle, and trying to stop a mysterious archvillain? Find out!

Episode 66: Can We Kick Off 2023 With a Good, Old-Fashioned Trivia Challenge? (We Can!)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 06:12:46 +0000

To ring in the new year, Zach and Searnold are celebrating with a fun, specially-tailored trivia challenge!

Episode 65: Can We Do A ‘2022 in Review’ Episode? (We Can!)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Watch Zach's mind break as we discuss not-even-close-to-actually every issue of Marvel comics from 2022. What are Spider-Man, Daredevil, Punisher, Thor, Mister Sinister, Mystique, and Destiny up to these days? If you've ever had that very specific thought, then this episode is for you. The fist of the Hand meets the hand of the Fist. Somebody is playing with time and murder. Mystique has a hidden identity! I know, I'm as surprised as you are!

Episode 64: What Is A.X.E. : Judgment Day, And What Does It Mean For The Marvel Universe?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 08:01:10 +0000

Welcome to the first part of our 2022 Year In Review -- in which we focus almost exclusively on Marvel's major crossover event , A.X.E.: Judgement Day. As you might guess from the acronym, it's all about the Avengers, the X-Men and the Eternals. And also judgement.

Episode 63: Who Is Namor The Submariner And Why Can He Fly?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Johnny Storm attacks homeless people with fire and then throws them in the ocean. Using explosives makes ice sink. Namor was amnesiac for either 15 or 50 years, depending on how you interpret Marvel's sliding time. And Zach wants to throw grenades at you from the sky. Everything we talk about in today's episode all about Namor is so dull, mundane, and boring, that we dare you not to listen.

Ep 62: How Do Dragon Balls Become Z?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000

The President of the World is a dog. Shooting lasers and flying are commonplace among all fighters. Wishes bring people back to life. Lots of people are actually aliens. The world of Dragonball Z is weird. So weird, that it definitely merited its own episode of the Doombots Podcast.

Episode 61: What Is Omega Mart And What Are It’s Many Mysteries?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 23:11:40 +0000

What is Additive S? Who are the Nula? What are Zalg? What the hell is going on inside Omega Mart!?

Episode 60: Who Is Werewolf By Night?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Werewolf by Night surprised everybody by suddenly entering the MCU. Kevin Feige insists he'll be ESSENTIAL to the stories they'll be telling in the future. Searnold and Zach will break down why that might be, where the title "Werewolf by Night" came from, and some of the zanier shenanigans from the old 70's comics. How is Mario Kart involved? You'll have to listen to find out!

Episode 59: Why Did The X-Men Have To Fight King Arthur?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Do you need to know more than what's in the title? Yes you do! That's why you should listen to this episode of the Doombots Podcast. While the topic may sound silly, we actually get into some pretty deep discussion about what responsibility creators have to make sure their work isn't used for ill. Does the modern Krakoan era of X-Men stories accidentally promote racism? What is the value of incorporating known mythology into modern "pop" stories? And what does it mean that "If you die in Otherworld, you come back wrong."

Episode 58: Nightcrawler’s Faith & Religion In The Marvel Universe

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 04:48:25 +0000

This week we ostensibly talk about Nightcrawler starting his own New Age-y religion for mutants on Krakoa, but there's a great big chunk that's mostly about how much Zach hates Doctor Nemesis and thinks the way Marvel handles godly power in the comic universe is nonsense. Enjoy!

Episode 57: What Was The Reckoning War?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:47:48 +0000

About a month ago, we recorded an episode about Marvel's Reckoning War that we lost to a computer error. Now, Zach tries to remember what Searnold taught him. Can he do it!? This episode features a non-linear free-association recalling of something that involved the Watchers and the end of the universe? And definitely the Fantastic Four somehow, but I'm not quite sure how. And I think the moon exploded? Is that right? Oh, and then Doctor Doom saves the universe. The end.

Episode 56: What Are Some Marvel Video Games? (The Good, the Bad and the Strike Force)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 14:12:26 +0000

Taking a bit of a diversion from our usual chatter about comic book weirdness, this week the Doombots are talking about video game weirdness. Searnold loves X-Men on Genesis (until that one part), Zach get really mad about someone being "the world's most famous murderer," and they both bond over their recovery from a ravaging Marvel's Strike Force addiction.

Episode 55: Who Is She-Hulk And Why Did She Go Up Against Daredevil? (And What Even Is The Legal System In The Marvel Universe?)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 13:10:00 +0000

She-Hulk has been through a lot in her history as Marvel comics's premiere superhero lawyer. From helping Spider-Man sue J. Jonah Jameson to fighting against Daredevil over the fate of Captain America, we'll look at some of her weirdest, funniest, and most important cases. We'll also talk about that time she thought she was a character in a comic book. What a crazy thing for someone to think!

Episode 54: What Is The War Of The Realms And What’s Loki’s Whole Deal?(We’re Not Thor-Done!)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 06:05:02 +0000

We didn't quite cover enough Thor last episode, so now we're taking a look at everything Loki has been up to, why Ragnarok doesn't make a ton of sense, and how the War of the Realms played out!

Episode 53: How Did Jane Foster Became Thor, How Did Thor Became Odin, And How Did Odin Became a Hammer?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 06:55:24 +0000

Thor comics are weird, and great, and everything in between. This week -- with 'Thor: Love and Thunder' hitting theaters, were taking a look at how Jane Foster became Thor in the comics!

Episode 52: Who Are Dickjokes & Tangents? (Our 2nd Anniversary Celebration!)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000

It's finally here! The 2 year anniversary of the Doombots Podcast will feature a slew of cut content from past episodes. From overly emotional reactions, to discussions about language and the Dewey Decimal system, this episode has it all. Including a lot of immature humor! Come laugh and scream and generally have fun with us as we look back on some shit that was so whacky it didn't make the cut into a regular episode.

Episode 51: Who Are 50 Bizarre C-List Marvel Characters That Should Be Included In The MCU? (Part 2)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 06:11:43 +0000

This week, we're looking at #26 through 50 in our roundup of the weirdest, best and downright inexplicable C-list (or lower) characters we hope to see in the MCU!

Episode 50: Who Are 50 Bizarre C-List Marvel Characters That Should Be Included In The MCU? (Part 1)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Marvel Comics has a vast array of characters. As more and more of them become popularized in the MCU, Searnold and Zach take a look at 50 that you've probably never heard of, talk a bit about how they might fit into the MCU, and why they have remained on the C list. The Space Friends, Big Wheel, and 8-Ball all made the list. Who will be your new favorite? Who will you wish you could scrub from your memory? Let's find out together in this week's episode of The DoomBots Podcast!

Ep. 49 — What Are The Origins of Ms. Marvel?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 21 May 2022 19:24:26 +0000

This week on The Doombots Podcast, were talking about the Inhuman origins of Ms. Marvel, her weird human cocoon, why Sky Shark is the happiest shark and whatever the hell embiggening is!

Episode 48: What’s The Deal With Doctor Strange and the Intergalactic Universes of Craziness?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 07 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Doctor Strange has had hundreds of shenanigans over the years. Even a regular day for him would make a great episode of this podcast! In order to prepare for and celebrate the release of his new movie, we'll give an overview of the character's use in the Marvel Universe and look at some of his adventures, like the time he rebuilt the entire universe, married Dormammu's niece, and turned his pain into a jacket.

Episode 47: What’s Up With Wolverine’s Recent Time Travel Shenanigans?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 07:29:03 +0000

This week on The Doombots Podcast, we're breaking down the latest Wolverine stories -- specifically X lives of Wolverine and X Deaths of Wolverine!

Episode 46: What’s Wrong With Moon Knight?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 11:39:00 +0000

In this episode, Searnold will explain why Moon Knight is his least favorite Marvel character, going all the way back to the trading cards he collected in the 90's. Zach will explain why Moon Knight is one of his favorite Marvel characters, going all the way back to the action figures he had in the 90's. Searnold and Zach will discuss possible ways to fix Moon Knight. They'll examine the many different ways that his disassociative identity disorder has been poorly written over the years. And they'll discuss Moon Knight's elaborate con to trick the evil "Committee" into building him moon-shaped weapons.

Episode 45: Seriously, Who Is The High Evolutionary (Part 2)?: Now Things Get Even More Bonkers!

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 05:24:03 +0000

We're back to talk about The High Evolutionary yet again! After tackling all of his background, we're finally getting to his first ever introduction.

Episode 44: Who Is The High Evolutionary?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

The High Evolutionary’s highlight reel includes building a planet called Counter Earth on the other side of the sun, filling it with animals that he evolved into people, and then evolving out of existence. And that’s who James Gunn has decided would be a good choice to add to the cast of “Guardians of theContinue reading

Episode 43: Who Is Carol Danvers And What The Hell Is The Kree Psyche-Magnitron?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

xplain what that's all about. We also examine the original Captain Marvel and the first Captain Marvel who are, in fact, 2 different characters. We'll discuss the best ways to make a retcon, and wonder how many people on Earth are aliens in disguise.

Episode 42: What’s So Great About Disney’s Encanto? (And Why We All Need to Talk About Bruno)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 07:28:06 +0000

This week on The Doombots Podcast, we're talking about Encanto! From analyzing the movie's complex layers to breaking down all the best and weirdest fan theories, we're diving deep into the film's incredible mythology!

Episode 41: Who Is Lucky the Pizza Dog (and the People He Lives With)?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 15:39:00 +0000

Hawkeye was a great show. But there are a lot of Hawkeye adventures (both Clint and Kate) in the comics that are a little to crazy for the MCU. In this episode, Zach and Searnold will examine Clint's origins as a circus carney, Kate's time as an actual hawk, and how she feels about not being able to punch holes in reality.

Episode 40: Can We Rank All Marvel Studios Movies and TV Shows?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:11:19 +0000

So, there was this recent ranking of ALL 44 movies and TV shows made by Marvel Studios, and this week The Doombots are weighing in on the entire MCU.

Episode 39: What Happened In Marvel Comics In 2021?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Strange is dead. And Hulk is a spaceship! There's always a lot going on in Marvel comics, and 2021 is no exception. In this episode of the DoomBots Podcast, we'll give you updates about some of the crazy adventures your favorite characters had this year, and where they're poised to be headed in 2022.

Episode 38: Why Is ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ The Most Disappointing Movie of Our Lifetimes? (Or Is That An Exaggeration?)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:28:22 +0000

On this week's Doombots Podcast, Searnold is losing his freaking mind with how much he hates Far From Home, supposedly because he's hoping No Way Home is much better?

Episode 37: The Immortal Hulk Closes the Green Door (and What That Means… Sort Of…)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 18:25:24 +0000

On this week's Doombots Podcast, we're revisiting Al Ewing's run on The Immortal Hulk now that it's done, and we're revealing who The One Below All truly is!

Episode 36: Who Are The Eternals (In Modern Times)?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 14:23:00 +0000

Last week, we introduced you to Jack Kirby's original idea for "The Eternals," with a basic overview of their powers and each important character. Continuing our discussion, this episode will examine the many ways in which Marvel has tried to integrate the Eternals into their universe, the many ways that those have been retconned, and the realization that everything we know is a lie.

Episode 35: Who Are The Eternals (As Imagined By Jack Kirby)?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 05:32:35 +0000

Part 1 of our epic two-part series examining the divine madness of Jack Kirby's original vision for

Episode 34: Who Are Slender Man, Siren Head and the SCP Foundation? (Oh My!)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 06:48:23 +0000

Just in time for Halloween, we're looking at the origins, lore and legacies of the internet's more captivatingly terrifying monsters, from Slender Man to the horrifying pantheon of Trevor Henderson's creations and beyond!

Episode 33: Who Are The Doom Patrol?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 06:21:10 +0000

Yup! We're talking about another groundbreaking series from Grant Morrison this week -- only this time it was for DC, and Zach is the one breaking everything down for Searnold! Meet Robotman! Meet Crazy Jane! Meet Rebis! Meet Danny the Street!

Episode 32: How Did Grant Morrison’s New X-Men Makes Mutants Cool and Bonkers Again?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 25 Sep 2021 05:34:02 +0000

When Grant Morrison took the helm on the X-Men, everything was bound to change forever. But no one (except Grant Morrison) could have predicted just how bananas the ride would be. We're breaking down some of the craziest elements that made Morrison's run on the New X-Men so groundbreakingly bizarre.

Episode 31: Who Is Shang-Chi And What Are The 10 Rings?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:00:00 +0000

o Fu Manchu, why he is called the "Deadly Hand", and what happens when an evil doctor tries to teach an octopus Kung Fu. Enjoy this episode of the Doombots Podcast!

Episode 30: What (And Who) Are Omega-Level Mutants?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000

When Jonathan Hickman took over the X-Men, he created an official list of 14 Omega Level Mutants. Join Searnold and Zach as they dissect the list and the given definition of Omega. Figure out which mutants Zach vetoes and who else has already been removed. Plus, because Gabriel Summers is one of the 14, hear a prolonged discussion of the worst retcon ever and Scott Summers's family tree.

Episode 29: What Happened During Black Panther’s Intergalactic Adventure?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000

For those who think they know all the different types of heroics Black Panther might get up to, we bet you didn't expect intergalactic space opera would be among them!

Episode 28: Doombots Anniversary Part II; Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Black Widow

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000

We've talked about so many different things this year! In Part 2 of our anniversary update of Marvel's latest crazy, we'll discuss how the Fantastic Four lost its most powerful member, what the X-Men are doing on Mars, and why Black Widow isn't allowed to adopt. Plus highlight reels, Venom's new status quo, and somebody gets an Infinity Gem!

Episode 027: One Year Later

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Celebrate with us! One full year of exploring and lovingly mocking some of Marvel's craziest stories. We'll see how things are progressing from various topics we've discussed such as Conan the Barbarian's time on the Avengers, how immortality affects mutants' souls, and how the United Nations feel about Dracula. Featuring special guest appearance from Zach's 3-year-old, who it turns out, knows more about Marvel than he does!

Episode 26: How Did Evil Captain America Conquer The Country?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Captain America is one of those comics that seems like it would be pretty straightforward. Well, we’ll rid you of that notion by explaining how he conquered America during “Secret Empire”, look at what he was doing during Watergate, and why his villains don’t even bother trying to kill him anymore.

Episode 25: Black Widow Dies, Again

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000

A long time ago, in an October far, far away, we recorded an episode about Black Widow. And now, you too, can learn all the things we know. We'll explore her origin, ways she's been used poorly in the past, and what we want to see from future Black Widow stories. We'll analyze her most recent death-and-resurrection cycle, examine ways that the movies and comics affect each others' stories, and say nothing about the movie because we haven't seen it, yet.

Episode 24: What Is The Time Variance Authority?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 13:40:51 +0000

With the new "Loki" show about to be released on Disney+, a lot of people are speculating about the Time Variance Authority. Searnold will tell you what he knows, then he and Zach will have an extended discussion about all things time travel, including each of their favorite cartoons, "Gravity Falls" and "Gargoyles."

Episode 23: M.O.D.O.K., Marvel Offers Doombots Obscure Knowledge

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 22 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000

How do you humanize a Mechanized Organism Designed Only for Killing? Let Patton Oswald and Jordan Blum write a 4-issue mini-series about him! In this episode, we’ll discuss the comic “M.O.D.O.K. Head Games” and why it is the best M.O.D.O.K. story ever written. Oh, and also, what is a M.O.D.O.K.??? WARNING:This episode contains extreme spoilersContinue reading

Episode 22: Who Are Some Of Marvel’s Mothers?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 08 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Who makes a better mom, a vampire or a shapeshifter? Do clones count as your children? What parental obligations do you have if your child is older than you are? Zach and Searnold will discuss these extremely common parenting concerns and more in our special Mother's Day episode.

Episode 21: Who Is The King In Black, And What Was There Before There Was Nothing?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 11:58:37 +0000

Marvel's latest comic event, "King in Black" just wrapped up, and we're gonna tell you all about it! In some ways, it started 3 years ago with Donny Cates's run on "Venom." In some ways, it started before the big bang. We'll provide all the context you need to know, including a full review of 2019's "Absolute Carnage" event, an examination of the Klyntar species, and whether or not Eddie Brock has a son (it's more ambiguous than you'd think!)

Episode 020: What Are Some Of The Best Pets From Marvel Comics?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In this listicle format episode, Searnold chose 25 pets from the Marvel universe to explain to Zach. We discuss which ones you may actually see in the MCU, which ones meet with an unfortunate demise, and why Searnold couldn't narrow his list down to a reasonable number. PLUS! Zach has the biggest surprise he's ever had on this podcast.

Episode 019: Why Is Deadpool The King Of The Monsters?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000

This episode really pitches itself. We'll discuss the why and the how of it all, what it really means to be a monster, and Jeff the Landshark. Plus crossovers and black goo creatures! This episode has it all.

Episode 018: Who Is The Winter Solider? (And What Happens If You Pee On A Cosmic Cube?)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

For the most part, The Winter Soldier movie was a faithful adaptation of his origin. But then he went off to an alien planet and fought his future son to prevent an elderly Loki from getting his hands on some hallucinatory drugs. Because comics! Don't worry, Searnold & Zach will explain it all in this episode of Doombots!

Episode 017: Why Are We Talking About Batman?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

What's happening here? Why is everything backwards? Have we entered some sort of parallel universe? Listen up as Zach explains "Batman: Last Knight on Earth" to Searnold.

Episode 016: Wandavision Would be Better with Babies for Hands

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

If you thought "Wandavision" was weird, just wait until Zach and Searnold tell you about the comics it is extremely loosely based on. No spoilers from the show included.

Episode 015: Why Is Immortal Hulk The Best Comic Ever?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Not hype. Not hyperbole. It takes Searnold over an hour to fully express how good Immortal Hulk is. A follow-up to last week's discussion with Mike Gray, this episode features life, death, kaijus, and some of the best horror art ever made.

Episode 014: Who Is The Immortal Hulk? (Featuring Mike Gray)

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Zach & Searnold talk to cartoonist Mike Gray about... comics. The conversation naturally finds itself twisting and turning all over the place, but in a good way. The main focus is the new "Immortal Hulk" comic by Al Ewing and Joe Bennet. We also talk about Civil War, the Marvel Unlimited App, and how we know that Zach's 2-year-old is a reincarnated gangster.

Episode 013: Why Are They Called Infinity Stones If There Are Only 6?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Where did the Infinity Stones come from? What does the Soul Stone actually do? And why can't Loki ever seem to win? Zach & Searnold will discuss these questions and what they would do with the Infinity Stones in this week's episode.

Episode 012: Is Santa Claus Really Marvel’s Most Powerful Mutant?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Who is Marvel's version of Santa Claus? What would you get Hawkeye for Christmas? Do any of our heroes celebrate Hannukah? Listen as Zach & Searnold ruin... I mean spoil... a bunch of old Marvel Holiday Specials.

Episode 011: What’s Up With X of Swords?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 14:30:00 +0000

What all is on Apocalypse's wife's to-do list? Can Cypher talk his way out of getting stabbed to death? And should Captain Britain cheat on his wife to save the universe? Zach & Searnold will answer these questions and more as they discuss 2020's 22-part X-Men crossover event: X of Swords!

Episode 010: Who Are The Fantastic Four?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000

How did Mister Fantastic overcome Entropy using semantics? Why are so many people allowed to be on a team called Fantastic FOUR? And are the X-Men just evil now? Time for our Fantastic Four episode!

Episode 009: Why Are There Two Spider-Mans?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 22:00:00 +0000

In our ninth episode, Zach & Searnold will debate whether Miles Morales or Peter Parker makes a better Spider-Man. We'll explain Miles's origin and why there are two Spider-Mans now. (Spider-Mens? Spiders-Man?)

Episode 008: Why Did The Avengers Help Dracula Become the King of Chernobyl?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 19:00:00 +0000

In our eighth episode, Searnold will explain to Zach how Dracula became the king of Chernobyl, and we might talk about some comic books, too! Our Avengers episode features the first 33 issues of Jason Aaron's run, including some literally Earth-shattering revelations about the nature of our planet and its abundance of superpowers.

Episode 007: What Are Marvel’s Deadliest Viruses?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 13:01:00 +0000

Would you rather be turned into a killer robot, a giant spider, or a zombie? In our seventh episode, Zach & Searnold will examine 7 of Marvel's deadliest (and weirdest) fictional viruses. How do they compare to COVID-19? About as well as apples and oranges.

Episode 006: Wait, Who Is Doctor Doom?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 13:00:00 +0000

In our sixth episode, we'll follow our namesake, Dr. Doom, on his latest journey as he goes from being God to being Iron Man. (Spoiler Alert for Secret Wars 3 and Infamous Iron Man.)

Episode 005: What Happened Between Civil War and Secret War?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 12:48:00 +0000

Strap in! We're summarizing a decade of Marvel crossover events to get you caught up with the basic structure of the modern Marvel universe. Zach & Searnold are joined by special guest Jessica a.k.a. "Zach's Wife" to provide the perspective of someone who's never read a single comic.

Episode 004: Who Is Spider-Man’s New Roommate?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:22:00 +0000

Why does Spider-Man live with the C-list villain Boomerang? What's wrong with the economy in the Marvel universe? Can writer Nick Spencer live up to the hype of the biggest mystery reveal of Spider-Man's life? Zach & Searnold will ask these questions and may even answer them in this episode of the DoomBots Podcast!

Episode 003: What Are the X-Men Doing on Krakoa?

The DoomBots Podcast — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Why did Professor Xavier and Magneto team up with Mr. Sinister and Apocalypse to found a new nation? Are all mutants really immortal now? Who would want to live on a sentient island that occasionally tries to eat you? Zach & Searnold will tell you all about the X-Men's new status quo.

Episode 002: What Happened in Marvel’s 1,000th Issue?

The DoomBots Podcast — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:00:33 +0000

Did a sentient neck-tie kill a man? Who is the King of Space? And how will a mask woven in King Arthur times help the Marvel heroes fight off an invasion of trees? Zach & Searnold will explore these questions and so much more on this episode of DoomBots!

Episode 001: What Is Our Premise?

The DoomBots Podcast — Fri, 01 May 2020 08:00:08 +0000

How did Conan the Barbarian join the Avengers? Why did Punisher team up with Juggernaut to fight Frost Giants? And who the fuck is Cosmic Ghost Rider? Join Zach & Searnold as they dip their toes into some of Marvel's latest crazy stories.