Radio Free Asgard

Radio Free Asgard 400

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:54:00 -0300

This week we celebrate our 10th anniversary, and wrap up this chapter of my life with a nice tidy bow. I talk about the past, the present and hint at future doings! We also have a review, covering what I believe to be the very earliest comic story featuring Thor, from waaay back in 1940!

Thanks very much for your support over the past decade's worth of shows, and I'll see you around! (Much like Loki, I'm not gotten rid of so easily!)

Radio Free Asgard 399

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:01:00 -0300

This week we finish up our coverage of Ultimate Thor with issue #4! In this episode, we meet Ultimate Nick Fury, Ultimate Hulk, Ultimate Cap, and Ultimate Iron Man (kind of), and of course, Thor the ultimate self-help guru and life coach! Plus, the secret of Don Blake is revealed! Excelsior!

Radio Free Asgard 398

Thu, 27 May 2021 03:23:00 -0300

It's the penultimate Ultimate Thor issue as we cover #3! This issue includes the World Bonsai Tree, the Ultimate Not-Warriors-Three making their last stand, a Giant Ice Doggie, and Ultimate Ragnarok! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 397

Thu, 13 May 2021 03:30:00 -0300

This time, we have a look at Ultimate Thor #2!

The Nazi invasion of Asgard is underway, as Baron Zemo makes his move! Blake does an MRI of Thor's head, and we see a re-imagined Hogun, Fandral and Volstagg! Also, Heimdal minds the gap!

Radio Free Asgard 396

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 03:20:00 -0300

In this, our final mythology episode, I talk a bit about the influence of mythology in human societies, how this can be a corrupting influence, and then talk about how doing this show has changed my perception of Norse lore.

Radio Free Asgard 395

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:33:00 -0300

This time we're looking at a somewhat different take on the Thunder God as we cover Ultimate Thor #1 from 2010! This issue features the Ultimate Warriors Three, Ultimate Nazis, and Ultimate Captain Britain! Also Hickman and Pacheco!

Radio Free Asgard 394

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 03:32:00 -0300

This week, Helheim breaks big-time as we wrap up our coverage of Ragnarok: The Breaking of Helheim with issue #6!

In this issue, Thor's so hungry he can eat a horse (and slobbery apples!), Drifa's subplot goes nowhere, and Nidhog goes down the hole...

Radio Free Asgard 393

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 03:13:00 -0300

It's issue #5 of "Ragnarok: The Breaking of Helheim" this week, as Helheim continues to, well... break... This issue has (a) Big Bird, a suspiciously speedy wolf, a frozen nose, some flirting, and some moonshine!

Radio Free Asgard 392

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:03:00 -0400

This week we cover Ragnarok: The Breaking of Helheim #4!

Of this issue, I need only say one thing:

"THOR FEEDS PUPPIES IN HEL!!!"

('Nuff said!)

Radio Free Asgard 391

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:03:00 -0400

This time around, we cover Ragnarok: The Breaking of Helheim #3! In this issue, Thor fights an old lady, the secret of Freyr is revealed, and a big gold bridge isn't what it seems to be!

Radio Free Asgard 390

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 03:03:00 -0400

Helheim breaks a little more this time, as we cover Ragnarok: The Breaking of Helheim #2!

In this issue, we see many dwarves, lava falling from the ceiling, one panel with Ratatosk, and a presumptuous mortal taking on the mantle of a God...

Radio Free Asgard 389

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 03:03:00 -0400

Where can you find a talking Odin totem, an old-west saloon, a squirrel with a singed tail, and a walking Thor-lich? In Walt Simonson's 'Ragnarok: The Breaking of Helheim" issue #1, of course! (which we cover this episode!)

#SaveDrBILL

Radio Free Asgard 388

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 03:04:00 -0400

This time out, we learn the post-Ragnarok fate of the All-Father himself, as we look at Thor V3 #7! In this issue, there is absolutely no Thor news, as Thor becomes Schrodinger's Cat, we have a metalsmith who makes stone coffins, the return of a couple of ravens, and Don Blake goes looking for Jane Foster! 'Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 387

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 03:17:00 -0400

It's something a bit different for our mythology episode this week, as we delve a little into the story of our Christmas traditions by way of.. Odin?

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Radio Free Asgard 386

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:03:00 -0400

Happy December, everyone! This time, we cover Thor v3 #6! In this issue, we learn about Asgardian plumbing, human/god relationships, Thor gets struck by lots of lightning, and Hogun helps change a tire! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 385

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 03:04:00 -0400

Happy Thanksgiving! It's the return of some old friends this week as we cover Thor v.3 #5! In this issue, someone is kidnapping Asgardian hosts, we have an unexpected cameo, and yes... there will be cake!

Radio Free Asgard 384

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 03:03:00 -0400

It's Thor v3 #4 this time around, as we see the return of some old friends...rather...THREE old friends. Also, Thor rips apart the Earth, and a French person comes to Oklahoma!

Radio Free Asgard 383

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 03:03:00 -0300

This week we look at Thor Vol. 3 #3, the issue where Thor gives Iron Man a hickey! Also, Thor goes to N'awlins and we are reintroduced to an old friend! As an added bonus, I do the worst Cajun accent since the 90's X-Men cartoon!

Radio Free Asgard 382

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 03:05:00 -0300

This time we cover Thor v3 #2! In this issue, Don Blake starts to make some friends, Thor creates an entire city out of thunderstorms and nothing, and also buys some land!

Radio Free Asgard 381

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 03:21:00 -0300

With this installment, we launch into a long promised, along awaited run, Thor vol. 3!

Issue #1 sees J. Michael Staczynski and Olivier Coipel bring back Don Blake! Thor! Oklahoma! We also have....uh...conversations! (and a few non-existence monsters thrown in...)

Radio Free Asgard 380

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 03:03:00 -0300

This week we wrap up the Black Galaxy story in Thor #408! In this tale, Hercules falls down, the Mongoose strikes, the "High Ev" gets much higher, and we see a major plot development regarding Thor and Eric Masterson! Also, in this episode, we have not just one, but TWO Tales of Asgard!

Radio Free Asgard 379

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 03:03:00 -0300

This week we look at The Mighty Thor #407! In their quest to rescue Hercules and the High Evolutionary, the gang fights space stingrays, space jellyfish, and.... Quislet?! Plus, the return of an old ally!

Radio Free Asgard 378

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 03:13:00 -0300

This week, we conclude our coverage of Neal Gaiman's Norse Mythology, as we recount the tale...of Ragnarok... 'Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 377

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:03:00 -0300

This week we look at The Mighty Thor #406, a book in which Thor goes up against a giant spark plug in his search for the fate of the High Evolutionary and Hercules! Also in this book, The Warriors Three play a part in Earth's creation, and Thor goes streaking and lives in a yellow submarine! 'Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 376

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:03:00 -0300

This time, The Mighty Thor faces off against Annihilus in issue #405! We also have purple cops, Kevin making Thor's hammer glow, Odin cosplaying Granny Goodness, and a 4 page Tales of Asgard!

Radio Free Asgard 375

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 03:30:00 -0300

This week we pay tribute to the late, great Joe Sinnott!

Then we cover The Mighty Thor #404 and find out who's hunting down the Asgardian gods! Plus, Thor and friends have a fight in an empty box in Tales of Asgard!

Radio Free Asgard 374

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 03:33:00 -0300

This time out, we look at The Mighty Thor #403, featuring the menace of Quicksand! Also, Odin gets pissed, and we have the return of two old foes... Plus, an all-new Tale of Asgard, in which Thor & Loki go up against some wolves!

Radio Free Asgard 373

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 03:01:00 -0300

It's a cornucopia of swipes/homages this week, as we cover The Mighty Thor #402! This issue features the return of the eeevil Quicksand, along with a bunch of re-worked Kirby/Sinnott art, and then we get a re-purposed Norse myth in a new Tales of Asgard! Who says this isn't the Mighty Marvel age of recycling?

Radio Free Asgard 372

Thu, 28 May 2020 03:33:00 -0300

As we're all 'enjoying' our lockdowns, I have a look at The Mighty Thor #401 from 1989! Thor teams up with some Vikings to fight giant rats, and a cartoonish dragon! What more could you possibly want from a comic?!

Radio Free Asgard 371

Thu, 14 May 2020 03:04:00 -0300

This time, we wrap up The Unworthy Thor with issue #5! The final showdown between Thor and Thanos! Ok, not really, but the story does end. Kind of.

Radio Free Asgard 370

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:38:00 -0300

It's the Unworthy Thor #4 this week, where nothing much happens, but we have almost as many flashbacks as an episode of "Lost"! Warning: This issue has not one, but *two* Jane Foster appearances!

Radio Free Asgard 369

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 03:24:00 -0300

This time we cover 'The Last Days of Loki' from Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology, a story all about the invention of fishing nets! Also people being disemboweled by wolves.... and snake venom torture... and earthquakes....

Radio Free Asgard 368

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 03:03:00 -0300

In this episode, Thor meets a talking dog, and fights with Beta Ray Bill, while the servants of Thanos try to acquire Ultimate Mjolnir from Benicio Del Toro! It's The Unworthy Thor #3!

CasperCast Revisited!!

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 02:15:02 -0300

WhOooOooOooOoOOOOOOOOoOoOOo9o!!! It's a ghost!!!!! Casper, that is!

Is this any funnier after 5 years? Probably not, but listen anyway!

Radio Free Asgard 367

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 03:32:00 -0300

This week we continue our coverage of The Unworthy Thor with issue #2!

There's action aplenty as the Odinson and his pal Beta Ray Bill face off against Jeff Goldblum! Thor dreams, a new hammer appears, and there are weird eyeball tie fighter thingers!

It's even more fun than a toilet paper shortage!

Radio Free Asgard 366

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 03:17:00 -0400

This time around, we're looking at Little Red Ridin...er... The Unworthy Thor #1!

While Jane Foster is running around being Thor, what is the Odinson up to? Fighting trolls and talking to strangers for a start! Why not listen in, and find out more?

Radio Free Asgard 365

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 03:36:00 -0400

In this weird sort of milestone episode, we shift gears and we cover "Generations: The Thunder" from 2017, where two Thors team up to fight some Egyptians! Also, we find out one of Odin's kinks!

Radio Free Asgard 364

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 03:11:00 -0400

It's the conclusion of the Sssthgar saga this week as we cover The Mighty Thor #213!

This time Thor is rude to a bunch of aliens! The Asgardians are on drugs!! (Just say no, kids!) Also... more lizard people!

Radio Free Asgard 363

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 03:20:00 -0400

This time we delve into a story of lizard people that would make David Icke jealous, as we cover The Mighty Thor #212!

You might think we're talking illuminati conspiracies, but all I can say to that is... "Close, but no Sssthgar!"

Radio Free Asgard 362

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 03:19:00 -0400

Happy 2020 everyone! We ring in the new year as we cover Thor #211 from 1973! In this issue, Ulik and his army invade New York City! Jarvis sends the Warriors Three on a mission! Tana Nile actually does something for a change! Thor plugs a hole in an unexpected way! Don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 361

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 03:19:00 -0400

Happy Holidays, everyone! This episode, we have a look at The Mighty Thor #210, where we find out that Gerry Conway keeps track of his Norse lore about as well as I do, and learn that uru can be magnetized! Plus, the return of everyone's favorite troll!

Radio Free Asgard 360

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 03:00:00 -0400

360?? It's a full circle, and a mythology episode, as we return to Gaiman's Norse Mythology to cover "The Death of Balder"!! This episode includes the gods throwing things at people for fun, an oddly familiar giantess, and the gratuitous death of a random dwarf...

Radio Free Asgard 359

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 02:59:00 -0400

This week, Thor heads over to England looking for Sif, and with kibbitzing from some egregiously stereotypical Brits, fights the eeevil Demon Druid! (yet another blue skinned baddie - is this a trend?) - Blimey!

Radio Free Asgard 358

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 03:11:00 -0400

It's The Mighty Thor #208 this week, as Thor (and ever so conveniently the Warriors Three, off-panel) goes up against the ridiculous Mercurio! Plus Thor yells at Jarvis, Hildegard yells at Thor, and apparently Tony Stark has tech that can spy on Asgard...

Radio Free Asgard 357

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 04:19:00 -0300

It's Halloweeeeeen, everyone! And to celebrate this spooky occasion, we cover The Mighty Thor #207, coincidentally a Halloween issue, and an unofficial Marvel/DC crossover! Thor's battle with Absorbing Man leads to a confrontation with none other than the eeeeevil Loki! Mwahahah!

Radio Free Asgard 356

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:26:00 -0300

This week we have a look at The Mighty Thor #356! Thor mopes and watches TV! The Warriors Three go camping! Sif and Hildegard fight the Absorbing Man! Plus we get to visit Vermont! Plus, the return of....???

Radio Free Asgard 355

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0300

This week we look at The Mighty Thor #205! That diabolical devil, Mephisto, has kidnapped Thor & company, taken them to Hell! Thor fights Ernest Borgnine, and demons who are afraid of fire! Plus, what happened to the supporting cast?

Radio Free Asgard 354

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 04:27:00 -0300

This week we look at Thor #204, starting off an all-new storyline, as Odin decides to be a dick (take a drink!) and exiles Thor and company to Earth! (again???) - This week we have Tana Nile touching herself, a silent hissing monster, an oddly off-model Iron Man, and more!

Radio Free Asgard 353

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 04:18:00 -0300

This week it's Thor #203, featuring the introduction of a 'New' set of 'Gods', Volstagg following a creepy little girl into a basement, "The Game", casual sexism, and an ending of sorts to the Ego Prime storyline... check it out!

Radio Free Asgard 352

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -0300

This week it's back to 1972, as we pick up where we left off, and cover The Mighty Thor #202!

Thor and company are reunited with Sif's merry band as their combined forces fight primary-colored gloopy people, giant ants, and... Ego Prime! Plus, Heimdal is up to something in Earth!

Radio Free Asgard 351

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 04:11:00 -0300

This week we cover "Thor and Hymir's Fishing Expedition" as adapted by Neil Gaiman in his "Norse Mythology" - It's a familiar tale of gods, giants, oxen, giant oxen, fishing, giant fish, regular sized goats, and a giant cauldron! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 350

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 04:21:00 -0300

In this episode, we wrap up Hercules Unbound once and for all! (and there was much rejoicing!) Does the series go out with a bang? Or a whimper? Both? The answer may surprise you!

Radio Free Asgard 349

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -0300

This week we cover the penultimate issue of Hercules Unbound!

This time, Hercules fights Barney the Dinosaur, we lose another cast member, and we finally get to see some Simonson art shining through the drek! Plus the mystery of the Anti-Gods! Don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 348

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 03:50:00 -0300

This week our rapidly shrinking gang of misfits teams up with the Atomic Knights to resolve a dangling plot from OMAC, as we take a look at Hercules Unbound #10. This issue has not only one, but two off-panel deaths, giant Dalmatians, and an implausibly small Great Lake...

Radio Free Asgard 347

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 04:33:00 -0300

This week we look at Hercules Unbound #9! This issue involves a flying comb and robots made of Play-doh! Also, weird hand gestures, and an old lady starting WWIII!! Also, a listener tells us what he thought of Avengers: Endgame! Nuff Said!

Radio Free Asgard 346

Thu, 30 May 2019 04:00:00 -0300

This week we take a break from silly Hercules comics and give our review of Avengers: Endgame! There are spoilers, spoilers and more spoilers galore! Also corn flakes.

Radio Free Asgard 345

Thu, 16 May 2019 04:33:00 -0300

Another fortnight gone by, and now it's time for Hercules Unbound #8. Have David Michelinie and Walt Simonson created an underrated masterpiece of sequential storytelling, or is this just a kind of lame 1970's DC comic? This issue has Tweetie bird's owner assaulting our heroes, Hercules leaving one of his friends to drown, an early holodeck, and of course, lots of T&A!!

Radio Free Asgard 344

Thu, 02 May 2019 04:00:00 -0300

Because no one demanded it! This week we head back to 1976 and commence the second half of our coverage of DC's Hercules Unbound with issue #7! This one has solid electricity, Not-The-Loch-Ness-Monster, Scottish Greeks, and Walt Simonson!

Radio Free Asgard 343

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:33:00 -0300

This week we unexpectedly cover Thor v2 #41! In the aftermath of the epic battle with Surtur, we have a test of the Emergency Dead Allfather Broadcast System. This is only a test!

Radio Free Asgard 342

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 03:54:00 -0300

This week we start off with "The Story of Gerd and Frey", courtesy of Neil Gaiman's "Norse Mythology", followed up by my convention report from C2E2 2019!! This episode contains overspending, a golden boar, Russell Dauterman, a bunch of giants, Esad Ribic, gay erotica, Valhalla, original comic art, and a sword that fights by itself! (not necessarily in that order...)

Music courtesy of Adrian Van Ziegler

Radio Free Asgard 341

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:29:00 -0300

This time, we have an epic battle as Surtur and his fiery horde attack Oslo, Norway! Meanwhile, Thor is stuck in Baron Zemo's hat, Thor's goats are crispy critters, and Tarene spends some quality time with Lara Croft! Plus, the secret of Keith Kincaid is nearly revealed!

Radio Free Asgard 340

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 03:38:00 -0400

This week we look at Thor v.2 #39 - With Surtur's threat mounting, and Thor temporarily out of action, who will step up to defend Midgard? This issue has golden showers, Odin's scepter, and the usual assortment of supporting cast, plus a couple we've never met before!

Radio Free Asgard 339

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 03:00:00 -0400

This week we're looking at the 2001 Thor Annual, featuring Durok the Destro....Gorr the God Butc....er...Desak the God Killer! Anyway, he's a guy who hates Gods and he's drawn by Tom Grummett, so at least he looks good! Also starring Beta Ray Bill and Hercules!

Radio Free Asgard 338

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 03:04:00 -0400

This week it's Thor v2 #38! This issue features Gay Pride Thor, Odin waving his "sceptre" around in public, great art by Stuart Immonen, and the Watcher getting a swelled head!

Radio Free Asgard 337

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 03:01:00 -0400

This week we look at Thor v2 #37, featuring guest artist Jim Starlin! It's an all-battle issue as Thor takes on the Tarene-infused Destroyer, while Odin chats with the Watcher, and Marnot shows up for a few panels! Plus, a sea captain burns up! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 336

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 03:00:00 -0400

This week, the return of the Destroyer, with the life of Jake Olson in the balance! Plus the return of Marnot, the mystery of Keith Kinkaid's miraculous discovery deepens, and Loki gets sprung, as we cover Thor v.2, #36!

Radio Free Asgard 335

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 03:29:00 -0400

This week we're back to covering comics, with Thor v2 #35! It's a battle royale between Thor and Gladiator on Midgard, (with a little bit of Tarene and Sif in the mix), as Ulik and his army seige the Realm Eternal!

Radio Free Asgard 334

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 03:35:00 -0400

This week we remember the life and work of Stan Lee. Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 333

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 03:00:00 -0400

This week we look at Neil Gaiman's retelling of 'The Apples of Immortality' - In this tale we find old people, a giant eagle giant thingy, big fires, and Loki playing a very special kind of tugging game....

Radio Free Asgard 332

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 02:56:00 -0400

This week it's an all-action issue as Thor fights Gladiator in Thor v2 #34! Plus, Christine acts weird, Amanda ages 5 years at least, Ulik blames Odin for stuff, and Jake catches on fire!

Radio Free Asgard 331

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 04:21:00 -0300

This week we're back to 2001 and Thor v2 #33! Dan Jurgens and Stuart Immonen bring us The Million Dollar Debut of Thor Girl! (whatever that means!), also, the much less auspicious debut of Nullitor (who I can't stop calling Nullotron throughout the show...) plus the return of...?? Also, I give my thoughts on the state of the MCU, and we even have some listener mail!

Radio Free Asgard 330

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 04:33:00 -0300

This week, it's hammer time, as we bang away at issue 12 of the Mighty Thor, which reveals.... the secret origin of Mjolnir! There are dwarves galore, Odin dickery, "I got a rock!" and to claw it all back on topic, The God Storm! This... is not... a drill!

Radio Free Asgard 329

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:00:00 -0300

This week, it's The Mighty Thor #11, the finale of the Roxxon saga! As the whole island crashes down on New York, and Thor is turning into gold, the life of milions depend on... Jane Foster?!

Radio Free Asgard 328

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 04:26:00 -0300

This week we cover The Mighty Thor #10! as Roxxon Island prepares to pulverize New York, Thor and Bobblehead Roz Solomon face off against Oubliette Midas, the Silver Samurai, the B.E.R.Z.E.R.K.E.R.S., not to mention Dario Agger himself! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 327

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 04:30:00 -0300

This fortnight, we look at The Mighty Thor #9, from 2016! Oubliette Midas and the Silver Samurai have captured Dario Agger, and it's up to Thor and Roz Solomon to save him to keep Manhattan from being destroyed! This is, as they say, an all-action ish! Don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 326

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 04:06:00 -0300

This week we have a look at a very unusual business meeting, Dario Agger gets picked on, Jane Foster gets abducted by Shield, and Roz Solomon returns! All in The Mighty Thor #8!

Radio Free Asgard 325

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 04:32:00 -0300

This week we're looking at The Mighty Thor #7! It's Grey Hulk...er...Bodolf the Black...against the world, as he takes on not only Thor, but Loki, as well! Meanwhile, Dario Agger goes hunting dwagon!

Radio Free Asgard 324

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 04:00:00 -0300

This week we have a look at "Thor's Journey to the Land of the Giants" from Neil Gaiman's 'Norse Mythology'. No connection to the old TV show... but there's a giant glove, a giant cat, giant children, giant giants, and more!

Radio Free Asgard 323

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 04:33:00 -0300

This week, it's back to 2016 as we cover The Mighty Thor #6! It's a fill-in issue as Dario Agger covers Alfheim with oil. Meanwhile, in the 9th century, Thor and Loki teach a Viking named Bodolf all about the power of prayer!

Radio Free Asgard 322

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 04:41:00 -0300

This week we finish our look at The Mighty Thor #400! In this epsiode, we have the 'origin' of Fandral the Dashing! Thor and Hercules hold hands! Loki tempts a fire demon with...souls? plus a few bonus features!

Radio Free Asgard 321

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 04:34:00 -0300

It's a real landmark this week, as we cover the super giant-sized Thor #400! (Well, the first half of it, anyway!)

In this conclusion to the War of the Gods, we have Thor vs. Surtur! Odin vs. Seth! The Black Knight used as a projectile! Plus Joe Sinnott on inks! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 320

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 04:01:00 -0300

This week we're covering Thor #399! Odin is back! Does this mean the tide will be turning in the war against Seth and his minions? Or is he just one of far too many characters to fit properly in the story... plus the Black Knight is still getting stiff! That Cialis he's on must be good stuff... Plus, some listen feedback!

Radio Free Asgard Presents: The Complete Norse Mythology, Part 9

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 04:09:00 -0300

In this final installment of our coverage of Norse Mythology by Kevin Crossley-Holland, we re-present "Loki's Flyting" from Episode 162, The Binding of Loki" from Episode 252, and finally..... "Ragnarok" from Episode 261.

Music from "Eddan: The Invincible Sword of the Elfsmith" is copyright Mats Wendt, and is used with permission.

Radio Free Asgard 319

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 04:13:00 -0300

This week we talk all about Avengers: Infinity War! This episode is spoilerific, as we give all the details on corn flakes, no-name villains, a giant dwarf, and much much more! No Eternals were harmed in the making of this episode.

Radio Free Asgard Presents: The Complete Norse Mythology, Part 8

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 03:50:00 -0300

This week I'm dealing with just too much real life, so in the meantime I hope you'll enjoy the penultimate chapter of the Complete Norse Mythology!

This time we have "Otter's Ransom" from Ep. 216, "The Lay of Alvis" from Ep. 116, and "Balder's Dreams/The Death of Balder" from Ep. 36

Radio Free Asgard 318

Thu, 31 May 2018 04:01:00 -0300

This week we're covering The Mighty Thor #398! The secret of Seth's power is revealed! The Black Knight is getting stiff! Heimdall and The Enchantress have a bad day! Plus the return of.....

Radio Free Asgard 317

Thu, 24 May 2018 04:15:00 -0300

This week we look at The Mighty Thor #397! The war against Seth continues as Balder wields the strength of Thor, we learn that magic is messed up! Plus Loki joins the fray! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 316

Thu, 17 May 2018 04:11:00 -0300

This week we're looking at Thor #396! Seth invades Asgard in force! In the absense of Asgard's champion, will Balder's desperation be Thor's doom?? Also, we have a "worthy" villain, and the Earth Force is back. yay.

Radio Free Asgard 315

Thu, 10 May 2018 04:03:00 -0300

This week we cover Neil Gaiman's retelling of the "Mead of the Poets" - It's a long story (our longest reading yet, I believe) featuring murder, Odin dickery (sometimes literally), wet farts, and a man made of spit! Don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 314

Thu, 03 May 2018 04:13:00 -0300

This week we're looking at The Mighty Thor #395, introducng 1988's hottest new creation, The Earth Force! In this issue, Hogun meets Seth, Thor goes streaking, and the Earth Force...well... they're there too! Plus, the first appearance of the go'aould!

Radio Free Asgard 313

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 04:10:00 -0300

This week we cover The Mighty Thor #394, which unfortunately is a fill-in issue! Roger Stern and Bob Hall take us through the story behind that blockbuster movie you've never heard of, "Thor the Avenger" - plus... Hogun is dead! (At least for a few panels, anyway...)

Radio Free Asgard 312

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 04:03:00 -0300

This week we check out The Mighty Thor #393! Quicksand feeds herself to Thor, and Two horn-headed galoots tear up Central Park, while New York prepares for an implausible nuclear holocaust! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 311

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 04:14:00 -0300

It's a return to past glories as we time travel back to 1988 to cover The Mighty Thor #392! DeFalco and Frenz bring us the epic battle Thor and the Sandm...er...Sandwom...er Quicksand! Also, a discombobulated Hogun the Grim rampages across New York! Plus a cameo from the Man Without Fear!

Radio Free Asgard 310

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 04:17:00 -0300

This week we wrap up Book 2 of Walt Simonson's excellent "Ragnarok" with issue 12! This issue we see the return of a furry friend, big explosions, a giant lizard thingy with weird hands, and some elf drama! Don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 309

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 04:00:00 -0300

This time around, we continue our coverage of Ragnarok by Walt Simonson with issue #11! Thor and Regn invade the kingdom of the dead! Lizard/Horse/Dog/Goat things eat grass! Drifa meditates! And more!

Radio Free Asgard 308

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 04:00:00 -0300

This week we carry on with our coverage of Walt Simonson's Ragnarok, with issue #10! This time around we have a mountain of Mjolnirs, Walt burns himself at the stake, we learn the secret of Regn's blade, and there is implied zombie rape... eww. Still, don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 307

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 03:00:00 -0400

This weeks offering is Walt Simonson's Ragnarok from IDW - Issue #9...number nine....number nine.... features reversals of fortune for...well, dead people and animals really... Is this a turning point, or merely the quiet before the storm? Plus.... horse/lizard/goat hybrids! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 306

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 03:00:00 -0400

It's a mythology episode, as we cover "Freya's Unusual Wedding" from Neil Gaiman's 'Norse Mythology' - What happens when Mjolnir is kidnapped by the giant Thrym, who demands Freya's hand in marriage as ransom? Let's just say it's not just a crying game....

Radio Free Asgard 305

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 03:20:00 -0400

This week we continue our run of Walt Simonson's Ragnarok with issue #8! Thor and Regn fight the trouble startin', punkin' instigating hordes of Surt! It's fear addicted danger illustrated!

Radio Free Asgard 304

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 03:00:00 -0400

Now that Painting Week is over, we're heading back in time a few years to cover the second IDW Ragnarok trade starting with issue #7! Thor kills a little girl! There are zombies! Stargates! It's Simonson! What more do you need??!

Radio Free Asgard 303

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 03:00:00 -0400

This week it's something a little different with us looking at Marvel Premiere #26, featuring Hercules! There's tree murder, Bill Mantlo, George Tuska, and a little one off tale that I'm pretty sure was originally intended as a fill-in issue of The Champions... Still, why not have a listen?

Radio Free Asgard 302

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 03:16:00 -0400

This week we wrap up the Journey Into Mystery series staring Sif with issue #655! Sif and Beta Ray Bill manage to not do very much while it's up to Ti Asha Ra/Skuttlebutt to save the day! Plus, Gaea gets all monster-y, I make up a word, and more!

Radio Free Asgard 301

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 02:58:00 -0400

This week we're looking at the penultimate Journey Into Mystery issue, number 654, featuring Sif, Beta Ray Bill, a ship/woman mashup, and a very Stephen Bissette-ish Gaea, not to mention some really Schitti art (which means it's a lot better than it sounds!)

Radio Free Asgard 300

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 03:24:00 -0400

It's Episode 300!! Yay, round numbers! This week we have a look at Journey Into Mystery #653! Beta Ray Bill is back! And things are generally in disarray! Also, I give some brief spoiler free thoughts on The Last Jedi! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 299

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 03:02:00 -0400

It's our 300th episode! Yes, it says 299 above, but it's true! This week we celebrate our tricentennial episode by covering Journey Into Mystery #652 featuring The Lady Sif! In this episode, Sif travels with the Earth goddess, Gaea out to the orbit of Jupiter, where they run into an old friend! There's tree murder, crocodile teeth, and more!

Radio Free Asgard 298

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 03:19:00 -0400

This week it's our long-awaited review of Thor: Ragnarok!!

What worked for me, what didn't work? Do we give Taika Waititi the keys to the Golden Realm, or do we drop him off the edge of the Ginnungagap? We also touch on the Justice League in the process and compare/contrast some of the issues common to both films... so I hope you'll tune in!

Radio Free Asgard 297

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 03:00:00 -0400

It's episode 297, so you know what that means... Yes, it's MORE mythology! This week we cover "The Children of Loki" from Gaiman's "Norse Mythology"! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard Presents:The Complete Norse Mythology, Part 7

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 02:52:00 -0400

While I'm away for a week transporting furniture from Florida to Chicago, please find this offering, Part 7 of our mythology compilation series!

This episode includes an ALL NEW never before heard recording of "The Lay of Harbard", followed by the previously released myths, "The Ballad of Svipdag" from Ep. 234, "Thor and Geirriod" from Ep. 243, and "The Lay of Loddfafnir" from Ep. 225

Radio Free Asgard 296

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 03:00:00 -0400

This week we have a look at the final chapter of our Pluto story in The Mighty Thor #201! This time around we meet Heimdal's dwarven slave, Hogun loses his helmet, Pluto murders a tree, Odin comes back to life, and Ego Prime comes to Earh! A lot going on here, so don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 295

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 03:00:00 -0400

We interrupt your ongoing Pluto story for the end of the world! In this "5 Away From An Anniversary" episode, we cover an anniversary issue! Well, sort of... we cover The Mighty Thor #200! Yes, it's an inventory tale... Yes, it's a version of Ragnarok... but which version? Come listen, and find out!

Radio Free Asgard 294

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 03:00:00 -0400

Happy Thanksgiving! As you all are stuffing yourself with turkey and giblets, why not listen to our coverage of Thor #199 from 1972? It's Hela vs. the Greek god of death, Pluto... with Odin's soul as the prize! Plus, Volstagg gets brave, and Sif, Hildegard, Capt Birdseye, and Tana Nile face... Ego Prime!

Radio Free Asgard 293

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 03:00:00 -0400

This week we have a look at the final chapter in our current storyline, as we cover The Mighty Thor #198! Odin is dead! Or is he? Thor fights the Mangog! Volstagg plays water-boy! Hogun finds an interesting way to use his mace, and Sif runs into someone with a very large head! Face front, true believers!

Radio Free Asgard 292

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 03:00:00 -0400

While you all are enjoying Thor's throwdown with the Hulk in Thor: Ragnarok, we look this week at The Mighty Thor #196 from back in 1972, where the Thunder God faces not one, but TWO big bads, including Kartag the Caretaker and ...the Mangog! Guest starring invisible walls, polka-dotted mist, and Captain Birdseye!

Radio Free Asgard 291

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 04:21:00 -0300

In this episode, we look at The Might Thor #196, in which we get the continuation of the war against Mangog, Sif and Hildegarde's search for a motel, and a very special party! We also meet Mephisto's sister, Fandral wants to kiss Thor's "hammer" and Odin does his best Captain Kirk impression! Don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 290

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 04:00:00 -0300

This week we go back in time and cover The Mighty Thor #290! Man-Gog is back! Thor murders a tree! Sif gets sent to the Blackworld! There are trolls and dinosaur/bird things! Odin assembles an old fogey army! Excitement abounds!

Radio Free Asgard Presents: The Complete Norse Mythology, Part 6

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 03:50:00 -0300

This week I'm working crap-tons of overtime! So while I'm getting time and a half for a thankless task, and virtually no appreciation, please enjoy "Hyndla's Poem" from Episode 108, "Thor's Duel with Hrungnir" from Episode 144, "Odin and Billing's Daughter" from Episode 153, and "Gylfi and Gefion" from Episode 171!

Radio Free Asgard 289

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:33:00 -0300

It's a filler episode! Obviously I got busy with something or another, so this week you get to hear me cover the first issue of Valhalla Mad from Image Comics! Some very familiar seeming godly types come to Earth to par-tay! Is it awesome, or just derivative? Find out this week!

Radio Free Asgard 288

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 04:20:00 -0300

This week it's back to the Norse Mythology, as we cover "The Master Builder" as adapted by Neil Gaiman.

The Gods need a wall, and just like that, a master builder shows up to help them with their goal.... but the builder is not what he seems...

when it's all done, it's up to Loki to save the day!....

Radio Free Asgard 287

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 04:14:00 -0300

This week it's a cold day in Hel as we cover Thor v2 #32, the 100 Page Monster! Well, 1/4 of the issue anyway... With Malekith seemingly having the upper hand, it's up to Thor, Beta Ray Bill, Sif, and the rest to defeat Malekith and his icy minions!! It's the most fun you can have other than watching your fridge defrost! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 286

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 04:03:00 -0300

This week it's an all-action issue as Malekith's invasion of Asgard hits a snag... a little snag called Thor, The Warriors Three, and Beta Ray Bill!

We have elves riding dogs, not to mention winter in a box, so what do I comment on? Bad pizza physics!

Radio Free Asgard 285

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:22:00 -0300

We're back! This week we're covering Thor v2 #30! It's the return (again??) of Malekith, his pixie friends, Beta Ray Bill (aka Bill-ric of Melnibone), some forced cross-over nonsense, and some great art by Andy Kubert! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 284

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:00:00 -0300

This week we cover Thor V2 #29! Jurgens, Kubert & Co present Thor vs The Wrecking Crew, with the life of Hogun the Grim in the balance! Plus, Jagrfelm has a bit of elf trouble, as Malekith the Accused takes "raiding the ice box" to a whole new level ;)

Radio Free Asgard 283

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 04:09:00 -0300

Hey, we're here this week too! In between episodes of me packing for my upcoming move, we're looking at Thor v.2 #28, in which our hero and the Warriors Three do some New York City sight-seeing, Sif does some ruling, the Wrecker and his Wrecking Crew hang around in a cheap motel... in costume... and someone offers to "polish Thor's helmet"...if you know what I mean... Don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 282

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 04:00:00 -0300

It's Epsiode 282 Redux, as we recover from the Great HD Crash of '17! In this episode we cover The Mighty Thor (v.2) #27, as Jurgens, Larsen, and Janson give us the second half of the Absorbing Man story! It's a slug fest in a crumbling tenement with Jane Foster and Titania's lives in the balance!

Radio Free Asgard Presents: The Complete Norse Mythology Part 5

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 04:00:00 -0300

It's a computer problems special! Part 5 of this compilation includes "The Lay of Vafthrudnir" from Ep. 126, "Thor's Journey To Utgard" from Ep. 99, and "The Lay of Hymir" from Ep. 207! There are feats of strength! Lame Goats! Dead giants! Odin dickery! Thor going on a fishing trip! Good stuff, y'all!

Radio Free Asgard 281

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 04:00:00 -0300

This week we're back to the start of the millennium with Thor v2 #26! The Absorbing Man is back! And he needs a doctor! Sif has *really* long fingers, Odin falls alseep again, Keith Kinkaid comes back long enough to be smacked in the face with a ball & chain! RFA! It's what the doctor ordered!

Radio Free Asgard 280

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 03:56:00 -0300

This week we finish the first story arc of the current Mighty Thor series with issue #5! It's Thor vs. Odin, mostly in the background with a lot of other stuff going on! Malekith gets married! Freyja gets stabbed! The Warriors Three get ignored! Nuff said, True Believers!

Radio Free Asgard 279

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:00:00 -0300

It's a mythology show this week, as we cover two tales from Neil Gaiman's adaptation of the Norse Myths, "Mimir's Head and Odin's Eye" and "The Treasures of the Gods" - We've heard the tales before, but not quite like this, so check em out!

Radio Free Asgard 278

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:15:00 -0300

This week it's Mighty Thor #4, wherein you may find - Malekith wooing Queen Elsa...er....Aelsa, Girl Thor busting Odin in the face! The trial of Freya! A cameo by the Warriors Three! Some fantastic Dauterman art! And more!

Radio Free Asgard 277

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:28:00 -0300

This week we look at Mighty Thor #3! Girl Thor faces off against Lady Loki in the general vicinity of a building with a very female shape! Freyja faces trial! Alfheim gets bombed! The crowd of Lokis goes wild! Co-starring Tom Hiddleston as Loki McPubeface. Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 276

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:19:00 -0300

This week, it's Mighty Thor #2, courtesy of Aaron and Dauterman! Thor defends Alfheim from Roxxon and Malekith's evil army, while Heimdal gets thrown in jail, Loki tries to prove himself to King Laufey, despite his face pubes! Plus I have a few basic thoughts on Wonder Woman (no spoilers)! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 275

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 03:55:00 -0300

OK, how about something a little more recent? This week we look at Mighty Thor #1 (2016) - Yes, it's the continuation of Jane Foster's adventures as she goes up against a falling satellite, everyone sings "It's Raining Elves!", the Avengers show up and then leave, and Loki gets face pubes! Fluff said!

Radio Free Asgard 274

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 04:09:00 -0300

This week we wrap up the first half of Hercules Unbound with issue #6! It's the final (for now!) face-off between Hercules and Ares! This issue features a dead bird, a dead dog, some seriously speedy horses, and a complete lack of knowledge of English geography! Dare you miss this???

Radio Free Asgard 273

Thu, 25 May 2017 04:12:00 -0300

This week we have the conclusion of our Hunter Blood story in Hercules Unbound #5! This story involves a cockney gorilla taking Hercules to see a movie while Big Ben is on the verge of collapsing outside! Plus one of our party gets squished! (sorry, it wasn't the writer...)

Radio Free Asgard 272

Thu, 18 May 2017 04:15:00 -0300

We're back! Just in time for a trip to merrie olde England in Hercules Unbound #4! There are cat people! Giant bells! Chateau Briand '63! Not to mention the most annoyingly voiced villain since Gorr the God Butcher!

Radio Free Asgard 271

Thu, 04 May 2017 04:19:00 -0300

This week we look at Hercules Unbound #3! In this issue, we go through a hole in the ground next to the Eiffel Tower to visit Pluto/Hades in Hell/Hades! We are joined by the usual gang, plus a lyre-player with a groovy headband! Don't miss the first appearance of Gorr the God Butcher's dark servants, an "accidental" killing, and several other silly coincidences. It's Hercul-riffic! (plus, my con report of C2E2!)

Radio Free Asgard 270

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 04:00:00 -0300

This week we start our coverage of Neil Gaiman's "Norse Mythology"! We talk about the origins of the universe, and hear a bit about the cosmology of the nine worlds! There's a giant, a cow, water logged trees, and a little surprise! Don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 269

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 04:00:00 -0300

We continue our coverage this week of Hercules Unbound with issue #2! Hercules and Kevin face off against Cerebus! No, not the aardvark. The less interesting character with the blue dogs. This issue contains cruelty to animals, a bad British stereotype, Hercules mixing up his mythologies, and more! Don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 268

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 04:07:00 -0300

This week, we move on to something new (for us, anyway) as we cover the first issue of the old DC Comics series, "Hercules Unbound"!

It's Hercules vs. a variety of antagonists, including Magenta Hulk, weird octopuses, the lackeys of Ares: God of War! Plus, we learn how to survive a nuclear war!

Radio Free Asgard 267

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 04:00:00 -0300

This week we look at a fun one & done issue of Journey Into Mystery! This story features Thor nudity, tree murder, two big dogs, two small dwarves, the Warriors Three, headliner Sif in a much reduced role, but you get to see Volstagg in a pink fuzzy onsie! Face front, effendi!

Radio Free Asgard 266

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 04:00:00 -0300

This week we wrap up the first Sif story arc in Journey Into Mystery with issue #650! See the Berserkers run...erm...berserk.. in Asgardia and Broxton! Facepaint causes some chaos, Heimdall ends up not being headless, and somehow it ends with a snowball fight... Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard Presents: The Complete Norse Mythology, Part 4

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:10:00 -0300

Happy Spring! Please join us this week for our latest compilation of Norse lore from prior episodes! This time around we have "The Lay of Grimnir", "The Necklace of the Brisings", and "The Lay of Thrym"!

Radio Free Asgard 265

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 04:14:00 -0300

This week we continue our look at Sif's run in Journey Into Mystery with issue #649. This issue features a bevy of random Avengers cameos, and a whole passel o' Spider-Mans (Spiders-Men?), not to mention a few Asgardians! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 264

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 03:40:00 -0400

This week we cover the adventures of the mighty Sif and her companions, Fauxhawk, Man-Bun, and Facepaint, in Journey Into Mystery #648! There's blood of many colors, a giant robot thingy, and together Sif & Co. somehow break the berserker dimension! Face front, true believers!

Radio Free Asgard 263

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 03:04:00 -0400

This week we cover Journey Into Mystery #647, featuring Sif! As she comes to embrace her inner berserker, Sif ends up getting a time-out from Heimdall and transported to another world, featuring 3 weird looking dudes and a giant orange alien thing! If that doesn't grab you, nothing will!

Radio Free Asgard 262

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 03:11:00 -0400

This week we vault into a new series, as we start covering Journey Into Mystery with issue #646! Here's the scoop. Sif wants to be a better warrior, so she seeks out the one who can teach her how to be more of an asshole. On the way she belittles a little girl and talks with a stupid dragon! This will go well...

Radio Free Asgard 261

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 03:36:00 -0400

This is it. The end of everything. Ragnarok.

Would I lie to you? (hehe)

Radio Free Asgard 260

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 03:20:00 -0400

This week we finish our "Loki steals the Odin Ring" story arc with The Mighty Thor #194! It's a battle royale, as Thor and Loki duke it out as Sif whines, Balder and Karnilla agonize what to do, and worst of all, the Warriors Three wake up Odin! Don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 259

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 03:34:00 -0400

It's an extra-long show to cover an extra-long issue, The Mighty Thor #193! Gerry Conway makes his debut on the book, featuring Stan Lee's leftovers, and co-starring... the Silver Surfer! Why? Well, because Stan said so! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 258

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 03:05:00 -0400

This week we have a look at Stan Lee's final regular issue of The Mighty Thor, issue #192! It's Thor vs. Durok! At Mardi Gras! In a sterotypical South American dictatorship! Plus, Balder and Karnilla go to Mount Everest! Odin sleeps, and Durok gets a manicure between issues! We also have a look at what else was going on in comic-land that month! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 257

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 03:11:00 -0400

With Loki in charge of Asgard, Thor, Balder, Sif and the Warriors Three have to fight a pair of flying hands! Odin gets sent to bed (apparently) without his supper, Loki grows really big, and everyone keeps stating the obvious! (Hey, it's a Stan Lee comic) Plus there's a big bald guy! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 256

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 03:00:00 -0400

This week we look at The Mighty Thor #190! What happens when Death dies? Well, bugs and plants go crazy! We also hear Balder talk in his sleep (sort of), Thor shrivels, Sif whines, and Odin makes buildings wobble! In the meantime, Loki has some eeeevil plans! Don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 255

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 03:00:00 -0400

This week it's back to the halcyon days of yore, as we cover The Mighty Thor #189 from 1971! Hela stalks Thor... on Earth! Volstagg rides the subway! Balder renounces Odin! Firemen get old! Pretty much everyone (even Haag!) is in this issue, folks!

Radio Free Asgard Presents: The Complete Norse Mythology, Part 3

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 03:07:00 -0400

At long last, it's the third installment of our mythology complilation! I promise it won't be another whole year before Part 4!

This time around, we look at "The Theft of Idunn's Apples", "The Marriage of Njord and Skadi", "The Treasures of the Gods", and finally "Skirnir's Journey"

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Radio Free Asgard 254

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 03:00:00 -0400

Happy Holidays! As we head into the late December holidays, we wrap up coverage of Hercules: Prince of Power with issue #4! It's a big battle issue as Herc faces off against his old man, Zeus, while Skyppi and the Recorder fight a weird horse-headed stone creature! Can you guess the big shock ending? I bet you can! HAVE AT THEE!

Radio Free Asgard 253

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 03:00:00 -0400

It's part 3 of Hercules: Prince of Power, and we visit "heavily cratered" Titan, where Hercules fights a Thanos-worshipping grave robber named Shreck! No, really! (Eddie Murphy is not in this issue!) - Also, Skyppi's "date" with Eros, a god dies, and Recorder "inferfaces" with I.S.A.A.C.!

Radio Free Asgard 252

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 03:00:00 -0400

This week we go back to the Iron Age, as we cover "The Binding of Loki", courtesy of Snorri Sturluson and others. After the death of Balder, Loki goes off to hide on earth disguised as a fish! A little Asgardian sushi, anyone?

Radio Free Asgard 251

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 03:20:00 -0400

This week we carry on with our Skrull-tastic coverage of Hercules: Prince of Power #2 (1984)! This issue has a lot of fighting, a dude with a metal doggie helmet, Skyppi takes a bath, Zeus gets homicidal, and the Recorder falls down! Excelsior!

Radio Free Asgard 250

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 03:19:00 -0400

It's our 250th episode! So to celebrate we're not doing anything special! This week we cover issue #1 of the second Hercules: Prince of Power miniseries from 1984! Yes, Herc is back, along with the Recorder, and a few new faces besides! See Zeus get all pissy! See a lot of NOT-Star Wars stuff! A dude with the Executioner's haircut! And an old decrepit Skrull in a skimpy bathing suit! Plus I talk about what I thought of the new Doctor Strange movie! (no spoilers) Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 249

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:37:00 -0400

This week we complete our coverage of Journey Into Mystery #102 from 1964...er...wait...no, it's Thor: Son of Asgard #12 from 2005, but who can tell the difference? ;) With Thor finally able to lift Mjolnir, he's off to Hel to confront the EEEEEVIL Hela, and rescue the Lady Sif!

Radio Free Asgard 248

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 03:30:00 -0400

This week we cover the penultimate chapter of Thor: Son of Asgard, issue #11! Now that Thor is wielding the mighty Mjolnir, what happens next? It's an all action issue in the mighty Marvel manner, as the Odinson heads to Jotunheim to challenge King Rugga!

Radio Free Asgard 247

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 04:03:00 -0300

It's a departure from the soap opera, and a return to a more action-packed storyline here in Thor: Son of Asgard #10! Thor asks advice from a horse, there's giant giants, Norns, and more, in part one of "Worthy"! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 246

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 04:00:00 -0300

This week we wrap up our soap opera story arc with Thor: Son of Asgard #9! Along with the gratuitous T&A, silly theatrics, and random hair changes, we get a cameo from Frigga! Ok, not the most action-packed issue, but listen anyway!

Radio Free Asgard 245

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 04:00:00 -0300

It's soap opera time as we cover Thor: Son of Asgard #8! Teen drama and angst abound as Amora, the Enchantress hatches a cunning plan, with the help of the eeeevil Loki!

Radio Free Asgard 244

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 04:13:00 -0300

We continue with our exploration of Thor: Son of Asgard #7! The finest Asgardian-teen-drama-soap-opera-romance-adventure-angst comic of 2004! This week: Sif is having an identity crisis! Frigga worries! Kid Volstagg shows up! In the shadows, Amora and Loki are up to no good! And Thor is kind of a yutz.

Radio Free Asgard 243

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 04:00:00 -0300

This week we return to the Iron Age, with the tale of "Thor and Geirrod" - This one is a cracker of a tale which includes a shapeshifted Loki being locked in a chest for three months, a river that I sure wouldn't want to swim in, and some good old Thor vs. Giant action!
Music from Eddan: The Invincible Sword of the Elfsmith is copyright Mats Wendt and is used with permission! (thanks, Mats!)

Radio Free Asgard 242

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 04:00:00 -0300

This week we wrap up the first Thor: Son of Asgard trade with issue #6! It's a knock-down drag-out fight between Odin and... Karnilla? In addition to gratutitous cleavage, we get the conclusion of Thor's quest! Seeya there!

Radio Free Asgard 241

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 04:00:00 -0300

We're building up to something with Thor: Son of Asgard #5! Could it be the end of the first trade? This week we have a mud giant, shrubbery horses, and a war in Asgard! Plus Thor gets killed! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 240

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:00:00 -0300

This week it's the return of an old enemy in Thor: Son of Asgard #4, as our three young heroes start out on a beach, but get dragged underground to the hidden lair of a bunch of pink fetuses! What more could you ask for?

Radio Free Asgard 239

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 04:00:00 -0300

This week it's another exciting episode covering Thor: Son of Asgard, as we discuss issue #3! It's a cold day in Jotunheim as our three young heroes walk through snow, and fight ice pixie elementals! Is this the work of the eeevil Loki, or is it the work of someone even more sinister...? Guess you'll just have to listen to find out!

Radio Free Asgard 238

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 04:33:00 -0300

This week we head into the literal dragon's den (really, it's a literary dragon!), as Thor, Balder, and Sif fight the dragon, Hakurel, in Thor: Son of Asgard #2! Who gets hit over the head harder, the dragon or us? Find out in the show! Plus Sif murders a tree!

Radio Free Asgard 237

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 04:03:00 -0300

This week we're shifting gears, and looking at the first issue of Thor: Son of Asgard! It's Thor...as a kid! Along with pigeon gods, giant spiders, and some truly ugly buildings, we follow Thor, Sif, and Balder on some early adventures! Woot!

Radio Free Asgard 236

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 04:00:00 -0300

This week we wrap up the Thanos/Mangog story with Thor vol.2 #25!! In this issue, we find out how many times Dan Jurgens can recycle a single scene, how many faces Dick Giordano can re-draw, and how spoogy tears can actually be! Plus the Recorder gets blowed up real good! Don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 235

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 04:00:00 -0300

This week we're back to that same ice planet with those same stalagmites, and the same old gang in the penultimate chapter of the Thanos/Mangog saga! Thor vol. 2 #24!!! It's an all-action issue, with everything that entails...plus Tarakis turns into a bird! (sort of) This issue courtesy of Jurgens, Romita Jr. and Giordano! It's Orikal-icious!

Radio Free Asgard 234

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 04:24:00 -0300

This week it's back to the Iron Age as we cover the "Ballad of Svipdag" courtesy of Snorri Sturluson. It's a sort-of love story, sort-of travelogue, except with giants!
Music from "Eddan: The Invincible Sword of the Elfsmith" is copryight Mats Wendt and is used with permission.

Radio Free Asgard 232 1/2

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 04:00:00 -0300

It's the big OOPS episode, as we go back in time and cover Thor vol. 2 #22! Why? Because we screwed up!

This issue features the Mangog and Thanos wrecking a planet of gloopy green snot people in search of the Illumination Stone! Plus.. the first appearance of a future supporting cast member!~ Don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 233

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 04:15:00 -0300

This week we look at Thor v.2 #23, featuring the return (for no apparent reason!) of the iron-pumping Firelord! Thanos and Mangog continue their rampage, plus you get to hear me try to pronounce "X'Hoss"!! Don't miss it, true believers!

Radio Free Asgard 232

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 04:00:00 -0300

This week we're wrapping up the whole Jake Olsen saga (rather a bit too conveniently) ! In the meantime, the Rigellians get trashed by Mangog! It's the end of an era from Thor Annual 2000! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 231

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 04:12:00 -0300

Hooray! We're back from hiatus! And this week we celebrate by looking at Thor vol. 2 #21! This issue features Asgard getting beat to hell.... again... and the return of the amusingly top-heavy Mangog, alongside his new master, Thanos, as they seek to get what's in Odin's sceptre! Oooh my! Jane Foster returns to Asgard! Plus my thoughts on the Warcraft movie! (no spoilers)

Radio Free Asgard 230

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 03:02:00 -0400

This week we wrap up our coverage of the Secret Wars cross-over, with Thors #4! In addition to the end of the story, this issue features the return of Girl Thor, lots of fighting, and even a Man-Beast/Super-Beast cameo!
Enjoy, and see you in late June!! For more info on what I'll be doing over the hiatus,see gofundme.com/tomsbigwalk !! Excelsior!

Radio Free Asgard 229

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 03:03:00 -0400

It's issue #3 of Thors this week, as we continue our look at this Secret Wars crossover! Loki gets interrogated! Ultimate Thor discovers a pile o' Janes Foster (is that anything like Bananas Foster?! There are zombies!! What more needs be said?

Radio Free Asgard 228

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 03:03:00 -0400

This week we continue to look at 2015's "Thors" series with issue #2! With Beta Ray Thor dead, the Thors need to figure out who's responsible for killing all the Jane Fosters (Janes Foster?) - See the Thors fight Hulks, Morbiuses (Morbii?) and more!

Radio Free Asgard 227

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 03:00:00 -0400

This week we shift gears again, as we look at the first issue of the Secret Wars mini-series Thors, which features a veritable pleTHORa of thunder gods! ....as cops!!... yeah.... It's all more fun than it sounds, so don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 226

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 03:16:00 -0400

This week we wrap up our coverage of Book One of Walt Simonson's Ragnarok series! This episode brings us Stormbringer, more stargates, a dead rodent, a fiery giant, and Thor's return to Asgard! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 225

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 03:15:00 -0400

This week's is an eventful show! We start off with our reading of The Lay of Loddfafnir, courtesy of Snorri Sturluson, then discuss our upcoming spring break, and finish off covering Walt Simonson's Ragnarok #5!!

Radio Free Asgard 224

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 03:39:00 -0400

This issue, we cover Walt Simonson's Ragnarok #4, which manages to make dried apples cool again! Thor makes friends with a troll, and then things get a little heated...

Radio Free Asgard 223

Thu, 31 Dec 2015 03:00:00 -0400

The squirrel is back!! This week we look at Ragnarok #3, in which Thor fights zombies, argues with Ratatosk, and tames a horse.... thing...It's the most fun you can have without a lower jaw!

Radio Free Asgard 222

Thu, 24 Dec 2015 03:12:00 -0400

It's episode 222!! We celebrate by looking at issue #2 of Walt Simonson's Ragnarok! This issue sees a giant squirrel, lots of fighting, some anachronistic design elements, and more! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 221

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 03:13:00 -0400

RAGNAROK IS HERE! The IDW series by fan-favorite Walt Simonson, that is! This week we start our look at the first six issues as we cover issue #1, which shows some familiar faces in a very different light! It's Mjolnir-iffic!

Radio Free Asgard 220

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 03:46:00 -0400

This week we have a look at the conclusion to the saga of Infinity in Thor #188! Now that the identity of Infinity is revealed, we get an implausible explanation of his threat! Don't miss all the hammer swinging, sceptre grabbing, helmet tugging action!

Radio Free Asgard Promo #2

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:31:08 -0400

A new promo for y'all! If you have a podcast, I always appreciate some love :) (and if you have a promo, let me know, I'm always happy to play yours in return!)

Radio Free Asgard 219

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 03:08:00 -0400

This week it's Thor vs. Odin in Thor #187!! Sif cockblocks Balder! Karnilla and Loki team up! The Warriors Three make an appearance! All this, and a giant vice! Don't miss it!

Radio Free Asgard 218

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 03:00:00 -0400

The Silent One leads Thor astray, as Odin fights Infinity in Thor #186! There is much sword unsheathing, hammer handling, and other unseemly activities! Plus, the Warriors Three are possessed by Klaus Janson! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 217

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 03:17:00 -0400

It's back to the World Beyond this week as we cover Thor #185! Drama-queen Thor gets covered in lavender spooge while Odin yells at Infinity! The return of the Warriors Three! Plus, some guys with a telescope! Don't miss out!

Radio Free Asgard 216

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 02:54:00 -0400

This week it's back to the Iron Age as we cover the Norse myth "Otter's Ransom", in which Loki gets to play the hero! Also, people disguise themselves as animals! An innocent dwarf gets robbed! Plus, we get the origin (sort of) of the Rheingold!

Radio Free Asgard 215

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 03:21:00 -0400

This week Odin travels to infinity and beyond...sort of.... Loki attacks Asgard! The Warriors 3 do some probing! We see Odin's magical BBQ grill, and Manuel's lamp makes an appearance! All in Thor #184!

Radio Free Asgard 214

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 04:00:00 -0300

What does Dr. Blake pretending to be a mole, a greedy Frenchman, and Dr. Doom all have in common? They're all in Thor #183, of course, which we cover this week!

Radio Free Asgard 213

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 04:18:00 -0300

This issue we go back to the comics' bronze age with Thor #182 from 1970! Odin rocks the rainbow! Sif channels her inner Shatner! Thor talks to himself! Dr. Doom guest-stars! Plus... pneumatic trees!

Radio Free Asgard 212

Thu, 08 Oct 2015 04:11:00 -0300

This week we wrap up our coverage of the Girl Thor series with issue #8! We also pretend to be surprised by the big reveal of the Thunder Goddess's true identity! Featuring about a zillion guest stars! Nuff said!

Radio Free Asgard 211

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:38:00 -0300

Happy Autumn! As the weather cools, and leaves start to discolor, we have a look at Thor #7! It's Girl Thor vs. The Destroyer!! Also, Dario Agger and Malekith wreck up Candyland!