The Jedicole Universe

The Rantcor Pit Road Show #1: "Yo Joe!" Toy Extravaganza

Welcome to a special bumper edition of The Rantcor Pit!  

Episode 49 ran late in production and will appear in just under two weeks.  In the mean time, Eddie Medina and Cole Houston produced a one-shot at the 2016 incarnation of the DFW G.I. Joe and Action Figure Show in Grapevine, TX on Sunday.  

 

Your hosts Cole Houston and Eddie Medina are joined by Colleen Medina and special guests Jeff McGee and Taylor Lymbery of "Talking Toys with Taylor and Jeff" for discussion of toys of every kind, but mostly Star Wars.  Mostly.

Hey Kids, Comics! #182 - Summer Fun 2016: This Answers Everything

Comic book fans need answers to the burning questions that arise from their favorite titles.  Then of course the questions that are as old as the genre itself, like the ubiquitous "who would win in a fight between?"  Questions posed demand answers!  Fortunately we have Yahoo! Answers to act as a modern Oracle of Delphi and guide the weary traveler on the road of life, providing comfort in quenching a thirst for disillusion of inquiries.

It is to this repository of publicly sourced knowledge that Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston have traveled for this week's issue of the show.  Taking something of a breather after a rather intense story arc, your hosts have handed the show over to the patrons of Yahoo! Answers to provide material for your listening pleasure.  

Enjoy a carefully selected blend of comic book related questions posed to the denizens of the internet via Yahoo and discover what Andy and Cole have to say in response as well as a sampling of the actual answers that each query received.

Hey Kids, Comics! #181 - Comic Book Capers: The Curious Case of Anthony Chiofalo

Another exciting story arc has come to its inevitable conclusion here at Hey Kids, Comics!, and this one is ending with something unique.

In the early 2000s, comics were still considered something of a collectible commodity.  While that star was fading, there was still quite an appeal to speculating on a market far more contrary and fickle than the Stock Exchange.  So it would happen that Anthony Chiofalo, a disgraced and disbarred lawyer would come to turn from crime to comics in a story that just gets stranger as it unfolds.

 

One crime begets another in this fascinating tale of embezzlement and an insane passion for collectibles that inspired this entire arc!

The Rantcor Pit #48 - Mythic Proportions Episode 1: Finding Mythos

Welcome back to The Rantcor Pit!  It has been far too long.  Cole Houston and Eddie Medina have finally managed to wrestle some free time down and are back to bring you more Rantcor fun.

Join "Your Favorite Star Wars Guys" as they present a two-part look at classical mythology and folklore in the Star Wars saga to date.  Beyond Joseph Campbell's work, what elements of these ancient tales can be found woven into the Original Trilogy and the Prequel Trilogy?  Special guest Kelly Long helps draw back the curtain of antiquity as she guides your hosts into a thought-provoking exploration of Star Wars!

Hey Kids, Comics! #180 - Comic Book Capers: Comic Book Heroes

Welcome to the latest issue of "Comic Book Capers"!

After three issues of thieves, copycats, and court battles, Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston turn their attentions to some of the good guys in the story of comic books and the law.  And also the folks who just do good things while embracing their personal love of comics.  

From artists and cosplayers to those who champion the legal rights of comic book creators, there are plenty of heroes out there.  Listen to the latest episode to find out about how this community takes care of its own.

Hey Kids,, Comics! #179 - Comic Book Capers: The Copyists

The show must go on!  Even if it is weeks late.

Welcome back to the interrupted story arc, "Comic Book Capers".  After too long a hiatus (and two movie review shows as filler), Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston have returned!

This time they brought a friend, none other than artist Thomas Branch!  Continuing the coverage of real life legal battles and illegal actions surrounding comic books and their creators, this week's discussion is about those who copy the work of others to present or sell as their own.

This practice is becoming all to common and hurts all artist, especially those who are Artist Alley creators who do amazing work with their own hands and reserves of talent only to have some hack print out images from the internet with signatures swapped digitally.  

Hey Kids, Comics!/Whadjathink? Crossover #2 - Captain America: Civil War

Andrew Farmer, Cole Houston, and Catherine Houston are at it again!  

That's right, it's crossover time!  As Captain America: Civil War enjoys a second big weekend at the box office, prepare yourself for some in-depth discussion of this latest addition to the growing Marvel franchise.

Did your hosts like what they saw?   What was great?   What was terrible?  Was this a more satisfying film than Batman v. Superman?

Find out today!

Hey Kids, Comics!/Whadjathink? Crossover #1 - Superman vs. Batman: Dawn of Justice

Hey Kids, Comics is taking a one week hiatus to iron out scheduling.  This week (if a couple of days late) the JediCole Universe is proud to offer up this spoiler rich crossover between Hey Kids, Comics! and the long out of production Whadjathink?  

The JCU's premiere comic book show's hosts Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston felt that the epic DC Comics universe building film "Superman vs. Batman: Dawn of Justice" deserved some commentary.  Who better to join them than Mrs. JediCole herself, Catherine Houston.  So it would become more than a special episode with a special guest and more like a mini relaunch of Whadjathink?

If you have not yet seen this movie (we deliberately ran late getting this thing posted so everyone would have a shot), you should wait until you have seen it if you want to avoid spoilers.

Note:  This episode was recorded about three weeks ago, so some references may be out of date.

Hey Kids, Comics! #178 - Comic Book Capers: Exit Through the Comic Shop

Welcome back to the crime-filled story arc, "Comic Book Capers"!   In this issue, things really do get criminal as actual low and high profile comic book thefts and heists are the order of the day.  

From high end comics pilfered at conventions to rare comics going missing from comic shop displays to the most famous of all - Nicholas Cage's prized comics disappearing after a party!

All this and a change of heart from JediCole as your hosts Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston open the crime files of the thefts, petty and grand, of some of the most sought after comic books out there.

Hey Kids, Comics! #177 - Comic Book Capers: I'll See You in Court!

Let a new arc begin!

Welcome to Hey Kids, Comics! and a unique new story arc that is all about the law, both sides!  From lawsuits to criminal cases, comic books have been central to many a court case.  

As your hosts Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston explore this topic, they start in the civil courts with a variety of famous (and not so well known) cases of publisher v. publisher, creator v. publisher, and more "v." cases that have come before the bench, primarily in the United States.  And not surprisingly, primarily involving Marvel Comics Group.  

So assemble your legal team, check your briefs, and all rise as the court of HKC! is about to hear the first case on its docket, that of the wonderful world of the lawsuit.

Order in the court!