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  • In this engaging conversation, Ryan interviews Ray Jamison, a comic creator and writer, about his journey into the world of comics, the influence of Dungeons & Dragons on his storytelling, and the importance of community in the comic book industry. Ray shares insights into his creative process, the challenges of writing and publishing comics, and the excitement of launching a Kickstarter campaign. The discussion also touches on the role of nostalgia in modern storytelling and the dynamics of character relationships in comics.

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  • In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, Ryan George, Cinik, and Justin Gild discuss a variety of topics ranging from Cinik recent trip to LA, including his experiences at Disneyland and Dodger Stadium, to the political landscape in New York City. They delve into the implications of a new sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ', the recent indictment of Mayor Eric Adams, and the cancellation of the superhero trademark. The conversation also touches on the ethics of celebrations in combat sports, a review of the Vince McMahon documentary, and discussions about the new Penguin series and Agatha series.

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  • In this conversation, Matthew Kreke shares his journey as a writer and creator, discussing his transition from video game development to writing novels and comics. He elaborates on his book, the creative process behind his comic, and the differences between writing prose and comic scripts. Matthew also talks about his experiences with Kickstarter for his comic project and his involvement in organizing EffingCon, a tabletop and video game convention. Back Matthew's latest project: The Night Slayers:

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  • In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including the recent news about Ronda Rousey apologizing for sharing conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook shooting, the delay in the return of the Boeing Starliner capsule from the International Space Station, and the issues with Boeing's planes. They also touch on the importance of critical thinking and the need to consider multiple perspectives when consuming news. In this part of the conversation, the principal themes discussed are travel safety, the potential for another season of Ted Lasso, George R.R. Martin's writing progress, job security in North Korea, and Elon Musk's controversial statements. They also talk about the cancellation of the show 'The Acolyte' and the impact of the showrunner's comments on its reception. The conversation ends with recommendations for TV shows and movies, including 'Signs of the Psychopath,' 'Jackpot,' 'Chaos,' and the upcoming release of 'Beetlejuice.'

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and D&D

    04:47 Controversy Surrounding Ronda Rousey's Comments

    17:53 Challenges Faced by Astronauts

    23:02 The Future of Ted Lasso

    25:57 GRRM HOTD Critiques

    31:23 Job Security in North Korea

    34:39 Elon Musk's Controversial Statements

    41:51 The Impact of PeDisney not renewing the Acolyte

    45:07 TV Show and Movie Recommendations

    51:15 What we've been watching

  • Brandon Starocci discusses his comic series Avalon and how it focuses on mental health in a post-apocalyptic zombie world. He explains how he portrays mental health in a visual medium and uses the zombies as an allegory for facing mental health challenges. Brandon also talks about the unique narrative structure of Avalon, where each character has depth and screen time, and how he keeps himself engaged in the story despite the time between releases. He shares his experience working with co-writers and artists, and his goals for the series and future projects. Brandon also provides advice for running a successful Kickstarter campaign for comics. Brandon and Ryan also discuss their perspectives on AI in the creative industry and the potential impact on artists and writers. Check out the link to the latest Avalon Campaign at:

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/avaloncomic/avalon-issue-1-6?ref=profile_created

  • The first part of the conversation covers various topics such as thepersidential race, Colin Kaepernick's comic book company, and the House of the Dragon TV series. The hosts discuss their thoughts on these subjects, including the political implications of the vice presidential candidate, the potential negative impact of AI on the creative industry, and their disappointment with the pacing and storytelling of House of the Dragon. House of the Dragon Season 2 ends with a lackluster finale, leaving viewers disappointed. The season starts strong with great character development and intriguing storylines. The standout performances include Helena, played by Fabien Frankel, who portrays an innocent and aloof character. The most impactful moment is the blood and cheese incident, which shocks viewers and sets the tone for the season. However, the season drags towards the end, lacking major events and a satisfying conclusion.

    00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Presidential Election

    09:06 News: Sex trafficking Sting SDCC

    13:33 News: Kaepernick upsets comic creators with AI

    21:23 House of the Dragon Review

    53:03 Final Thoughts and Ratings

  • Coloring is one of the most important and overlooked parts of the comic creation process. This week, Ryan shares his experience learnign about the art of coloring. He touches on the history of coloring in coics as well as its importance from both a storytelling and technical stanpoint.

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  • The conversation covers various topics including San Diego Comic Con, the news cycle, and the TV show 'The Acolyte'. The hosts discuss the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom in the next Avengers movie and the potential implications of the multiverse. They also talk about the upcoming spinoff of 'The Boys' and the recent political events. The hosts share their thoughts on the season finale of 'The Acolyte' and express their hopes for the next season. The conversation covers the latest season of The Boys. The hosts discuss their thoughts on the endings, character development, and potential future seasons. They also touch on the fan service and references in both shows. Finally they review Deadpool and Wolverine. They discuss the visual effects and action choreography, and the emotional beats of the film. The hosts share their favorite cameos and gags, and overall, they express their enjoyment of the movie and its ability to provide a fun and entertaining experience.

    00:00 Introduction

    02:28 Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom and the Multiverse

    11:40 The Boys Spinoff

    14:58 The insanity of this election season

    25:26 Final Thoughts on The Acolyte Season 1

    36:12 The Boys Season Review

    46:28 Deadpool and Wolverine Spoiler Free Review

    50:59 Deadpool and Wolverine Review. SPOILERS!!!

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  • Rachaun and Ashes share their journey as comic book creators, discussing their origin stories, challenges in finding artists, and the development of their series Lawful Evil and Dark Spider. They delve into the themes, inspirations, and character development, providing insights into the creative process and the evolution of their storytelling. The conversation covers the themes of trauma, survivor's guilt, storytelling challenges, Kickstarter experiences, and diversity in indie comics. It delves into the characters' backgrounds, the creative process, and the challenges faced by black creators in the indie comics world. The conversation also explores the upcoming projects and where to find the creators and their books.

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  • In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, the hosts discuss various topics including music, home ownership, and what they've been watching recently. They review the latest episode of The Acolyte and share their thoughts on the show. They also talk about a documentary on competitive eating and the latest season of The Bear. The Majority of the episode features their reviews of Season 2 Episode 3 of House of the Dragon and Season 4 Episode 5 of The Boys.

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  • In this episode of the Portable Hole podcast, the hosts discuss the Batman: The Caped Crusader trailer and the Penguin series trailer. They also review episodes 1-4 of The Acolyte and share their thoughts on the intense fight scene in episode 5. The hosts express their excitement for the Batman animated series reboot and the potential for a dark and gritty crime drama in the Penguin series. They also discuss the new set photos from the upcoming Superman movie and the challenges of balancing humor and seriousness in superhero films. Ryan, Ig, and Cinik discuss the latest episodes of 'The Boys' and 'House of the Dragon.'

    00:00 Introduction and Reunion

    03:00 Discussion of Batman: The Caped Crusader Trailer

    08:49 Discussion of Penguin Series Trailer

    14:16 New Set Photos from the Superman Movie

    17:39 IG's Thoughts on The Acolyte

    22:44 The Acolyte Episode 5 Review

    40:41 The Boys Season 4 Episode 4 review

    01:06:12 House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 Review

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  • In this conversation, Ryan, Justin, and Cinik discuss various topics including the Conor McGregor fight, fantasy baseball, and the TV show 'The Acolyte'. They also touch on the themes of diversity and representation in media, particularly in the Star Wars franchise. The conversation delves into the writing and execution of the Star Wars series, highlighting the importance of good storytelling over diversity for the success of a show. They also discuss the latest season of 'The Boys' and how it tackles satire and social commentary. The conversation covers the first three episodes of 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Boys' Season 3. They discuss the character development, plot progression, and visual effects of both shows. The hosts share their favorite moments and rate the episodes. They also mention the upcoming season of 'The Acolyte' and discuss their expectations for future episodes.

    00:00 Intro

    05:49 The Acolyte Season 1 Episode 3 Review

    14:03 The Importance of Good Storytelling

    25:56 The Boys Season 4 Episode 1-3 Review

    29:34 The Need for Well-Written Stories

    38:54 Review of 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 1

  • In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, Ryan and Cynic discuss their recent experiences playing Dungeons and Dragons and watching a documentary about car theft. They also talk about their thoughts on the upcoming Crow reboot and the ending of the TV show The Boys. The main topic of the episode is a review of the first season of House of the Dragon, a Game of Thrones prequel series. They discuss the story, characters, performances, and their overall thoughts on the show. House of the Dragon.

    00:00 Introduction

    02:12 Playing Dungeons and Dragons and Car Theft

    03:14 News: The Crow reboot is terrible

    08:37 New Chapter

    08:39 News: The Boys Ending with Season Five

    10:42 The Acolyte Discussion

    16:58 House of the Dragon Season 1 Recap and Season 2 Expectations

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  • The first episode of The Acolyte introduces the High Republic era, a hundred years before the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. The show follows an investigation into an assassin targeting Jedi. The conversation methodically reviews episodes 1 and 2 of the show, highlighting the principal themes and discussing the flaws in the storytelling. The hosts criticize the lazy writing, convenient plot developments, and lack of character development. They also express frustration with the agenda-driven approach and the lack of attention to logic and consistency. The conversation covers topics such as the portrayal of the Jedi, the use of a doppelganger plot, the underwhelming fight scenes, and the questionable decisions made by the characters.

    00:00 Introduction

    02:30 News: Connor McGregor calls out

    07:32 News: Tyson- Paul Postponed

    10:06 What we're watching

    14:55 Star Wars: The Acolyte episodes 1&2 Review

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  • Summary

    The conversation covers a range of topics, including personal experiences over Memorial Day weekend, the use of AI in creative fields, the impact of AI on job markets, the future of creative industries, the career of Ronda Rousey, and controversial statements made by a UFC fighter. The conversation also delves into political and social issues, including the conviction of Donald Trump, the impact of AI on job markets, and the personal beliefs of a UFC fighter. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including communism, UFC fighters, baseball, automated referees, and upcoming summer movies. The discussion delves into the impact of education, the need for unions in sports, the controversy surrounding the use of Scarlett Johansson's voice, and the changing landscape of movie releases. The hosts express their opinions on various movie trailers and share their excitement for upcoming releases. The conversation covers a wide range of movie and TV show topics, including reviews, trailers, and upcoming releases. The hosts discuss their opinions on various films and series, expressing excitement, skepticism, and disappointment. They also touch on sports and personal growth, providing insights into their preferences and expectations for the entertainment industry.

    00:00 Intro

    08:14 News: Trump Guilty

    13:47 News: Rhonda Rousey a victim?

    21:53 News: Bryce Mitchell will homeschool kids so they don't turn communist or gay.

    28:08 News: Negro League Stats and Fantasy Baseball

    41:01 News: Open AI and Scarlet Johansson feud

    49:41 News: Furiosa Flop

    52:15 2024 Summer Movie Preview

    01:23:05 Outro

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  • Summary

    In this episode of the Portable Hole podcast, Ryan, Justin, and Cynic catch up on their personal updates. They discuss the challenges of being a new homeowner, the experience of traveling to Guatemala, and Justin's new job as a guitar technician. They also delve into the current state of the superhero genre, with Marvel scaling back their releases and the potential shift in pop culture landscape. The conversation then turns to the casting announcements for the Fantastic Four and the upcoming season of Mr. Mrs. Smith without the original lead actors. In this part of the conversation, the topics discussed include the cancellation of the show 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' and the departure of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the inappropriate behavior at the Portal to Dublin art exhibition, the documentary series 'Bronx Zoo 90' about the 1990 New York Yankees, the ending of the show 'Shogun', and the movie 'Civil War'. In this conversation, Ryan, Cinik, and Justin discuss their thoughts on various TV shows and movies. They talk about the TV show Manhunt and its portrayal of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth after he assassinated Lincoln. They also discuss the TV show Ripley, based on the book The Talented Mr. Ripley, and its visually stunning cinematography. The conversation then shifts to the show Baby Reindeer and the controversy surrounding the real-life person it is based on. They discuss the responsibility of the show creators to protect the identities of the people involved and the potential for this type of storytelling to become a new genre.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

    07:05 News: Marvel cutting back on number of releases.

    15:09 News: Casting Choices for the Fantastic Four Movie

    18:56 News: 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' renewed

    23:30 News: Tomb Raider Series

    27:10 News: Inappropriate Behavior at the 'Portal to Dublin' Art Exhibition

    31:11 News: Alternative Versions: Motion Capture Suits in 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'

    34:25 What we're watching

    44:20 Baby Reindeer Discussion

    01:00:30 Closing: Upcoming Shows to Watch and Discuss

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  • In this conversation, Ryan and Justin discuss their recent experiences with travel and the solar eclipse. They also touch on the UFC 300 event and the state of the light heavyweight division. The conversation then shifts to O.J. Simpson and the New York Knicks. Finally, they mention The Rock's controversial comments about being 'anti-woke.' The conversation revolves around the TV show Fallout, based on the popular video game. Finally, Ryan Shares his review of Civil War.

    00:00 Introduction

    09:13 UFC 300

    16:59 OJ's Dead

    19:17 The Rock Anti Woke

    27:28 Fallout Review

    54:34 Civil War Review

  • In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including personal injuries, AI-generated music, the future of creative jobs, the New York Knicks, and random acts of violence against women in New York City. X-Men 97 is a worthy continuation of the original 90s X-Men series, with well-produced animation and great writing. The show stays true to the original while introducing new ideas and storylines. It has a more adult tone compared to the original, dealing with themes like death and redemption. The inclusion of diverse characters and the exploration of social issues adds depth to the show. The twist at the end of the first episode sets up an intriguing storyline for the season. Overall, X-Men 97 is a must-watch for fans of the original series and newcomers alike. The conversation revolves around the review of two shows: X-Men: The Animated Series and The Iron Claw. The hosts discuss their thoughts on the animation, story, and overall enjoyment of the shows. They also touch on the tragic story of the Von Erich family and the casting choices in The Iron Claw.

    00:00 Introduction and Personal Injuries

    04:51 News: Suno.ai

    19:22 News: Knicks Playoff Hopes

    25:33 News: Recent Spate of punching incidents

    32:10 News: New Sliver Surfer cast.

    45:24 X-Men 97: Review so far

    01:00:11 Iron Claw Review

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  • Summary

    In this episode of the Portable Hole Podcast, the hosts discuss patriotism, baseball, MMA, documentaries, and upcoming movie trailers. They explore the meaning of patriotism and how it can be subjective. The conversation then shifts to baseball and MMA, with a focus on upcoming fights and events. The hosts also share their favorite and most horrifying documentaries. The hosts express their disappointment with the writing and character development in the Roadhouse movie, as well as the lack of internal logic and consistency. They praise the fight scenes and choreography, but criticize the music supervision. Overall, they find the movie to be a fun but flawed experience. The conversation covers the music, fight scenes, visuals, and overall thoughts on the movie. They then discuss the TV show adaptation of the Three-Body Problem, including the story, performances, and audio-visual elements.

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