The Doom Podtrol

Doom Podtrol Episode #121

Murray — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:15:58 +0000

It’s time to look at Doom Patrol #51 by Morrison and Case, and things are ramping up for an election… and in true Doom Patrol style… it’s a little kooky.

Doom Podtrol Episode #120

Murray — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:32:40 +0000

What do you do on the day after kissing a robot? Find out when Elasti-Woman wanders through a host of alternate realities, searching for a way to get Robotman to come home again in Doom Patrol #14 by John Byrne.

Doom Podtrol Episode #119

Murray — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:30:10 +0000

It’s the big fifitieth anniversary issue of Morrison and Case’s run on Doom Patrol. There’s a battle with the Brotherhood of Dada, guest artists and festivity aplenty!

Doom Podtrol Episode #118

Murray — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:26:03 +0000

Love is in the air… everywhere you look around… especially if you’re famous hunky race-car driver Cliff Steele who manages to get smoochies from Rita among others. All this, and the Cheif invents the ultimate invention which lets him spy … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #117

Murray — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:34:42 +0000

The Doom Patrol takes a back seat to their adversaries this issue (which is DP #49). We get introduced to Mr. Nobody (who is awesome!) and his Brotherhood of Dada!
Oh… and Rebis has a baby.

Doom Podtrol Episode #116

Murray — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:23:49 +0000

It’s a bit of a treat this week. We look at the first appearance of Ambush Bug (which also features the return of the New Doom Patrol… yeah, yeah, we’ll get there eventually! We’re not the podcast with a working time bubble). And then at the end of the episode, we get to interview Mr. Joe Staton, who was one of the creators responsible for bringing the Doom Patrol back to prominance.

Doom Podtrol Episode #113

Murray — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:21:54 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #11 by John Byrne. It’s an all new origin of the Chief… featuring all that voodoo that you do.

Doom Podtrol Episode #115

Murray — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:39:05 +0000

This time around we’re checking out Doom Patrol #12 by John Byrne. We get the rest of the Chief’s origin… check in on Negative Man… dont’ have to listen to Nudge all that much, cuz she has a headache… and … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #114

Murray — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:52:16 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #48… the shadowy Mr. Evans is continuing his wave of terror by unleashing all kinds of sexy orgone into the air. But not only are the Doom Patrol there to put up a fight – … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #112

Murray — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:54:29 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #47 by Grant Morrison and Richard Case. Rebis is striking a pose on the cover… getting his/her Madonna on as he/she gets ready to remove the bandages. Meanwhile… Cliff and Crazy Jane go out for … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #111

Murray — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:51:24 +0000

We’re looking at the secret origin of Nudge and Grunt and it’s full of sexual subtext! Ewww! It’s Doom Patrol #10 by John Byrne.

Doom Podtrol Episode #110

Murray — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:19:16 +0000

Ooops. We’re a week late. You can blame that on my galloping whooping cough which made it impossible to chit and chat. However, we’re back now and looking at the opening chapter of the next DP storyline by Morrison and … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #109

Murray — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:08:05 +0000

It’s time to turn our attention to Doom Patrol #9. And it’s by Byrne, of course. And in addition to the Doom Patrol, it’s co-starring one of the greatest heroic inventions to ever come out of the swinging sixties – … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #108

Murray — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:39:48 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #45… and it’s one of those “take a breather episodes”. A beautiful, hilarious done-in-one that puts the Chief up against… the Beard Hunter!

Doom Podtrol Episode #107

Murray — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:10:49 +0000

It’s Doom Patrol #8, by John Byrne. It’s the final chapter of the Doom Patrol vs the de-volvo ray! And even though we just read it… I don’t really remember how it all ended. But there’s still lots of dinosaurs … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #106

Murray — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:12:11 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #44… the Doom Patrol vs the real (we mean it this time) Men from NOWHERE.

Doom Podtrol Episode #105

Murray — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:58:42 +0000

We’re looking at John Byrne’s Doom Patrol #7 starring Nudge, a blue kid and a whole lotta monkeys! Yeah the rest of the Doom Patrol shows up, too, but we get to watch Nudge flirt with a ghost, start to confront her past and scam a poor old hard working taxi driver out of his fare. On the plus side? Lots and lots of monkey action!

Doom Podtrol Episode #104

Murray — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:34:05 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #43 by Grant Morrison and guest artist Steve Yeowell. It’s a bit of a breather issue… the Doom Patrol gets comfortable on their new headquarters of Danny the Street, Flex Mentallo gets a costume (a … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #103

Murray — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:01:26 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #6 by John Byrne. The Doom Patrol finishes off their robot wars. Plus… dinosaurs!

Doom Podtrol Episode #102

Murray — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:57:26 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #42 by Grant Morrison and Mike Dringenburg. It’s the secret origin of Flex Mentallo – the greatest character find of 1991. And he kinda, really is!

Doom Podtrol Episode #101

Murray — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:51:45 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #5 by John Byrne, in which Robotman loses his head when he’s forced to fight other robots to the death.

Doom Podtrol Episode #100

Murray — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:48:26 +0000

Scott and Murray are looking at Doom Patrol #41. The Doom Patrol ends the war in space and Rhea decides what to do with her life.

Doom Podtrol Episode #99

Murray — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:26:07 +0000

We’re still back! This time we’re looking at Doom Patrol #4 by John Byrne and company. The DP is battling underwater nasties with tentacles and things.

Doom Podtrol Episode #98

Murray — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:04:26 +0000

We’re still back. Last week wasn’t a fluke. We’ve made it through cyber space and ready to talk all things Doom Patrol. This week, Scott and Murray are looking at Doom Patrol #40. It’s Morrison and Case and more religious … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #97

Murray — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 02:16:20 +0000

We’re back! After far too long an absence, we’ve battled back the insidious Brain and M. Mallah and now we’ve got Doom Podtrol Central back up and running. Clearly, we need one of the Chief’s super computers working for us. In any case, we’re looking at Doom Patrol #3 by John Byrne and company. The team gets new uniforms (and we learn the real reason why Nudge was killed off) and they investigate an alien weirdo in the frozen wastes of the antarctic.

Doom Podtrol Episode #96

admin — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:01:24 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #39. Strange stuff is happening in the background while the religious space war continues in the main story. Plus! A couple of characters get a new look!

Doom Podtrol Episode #95

Murray — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:17:37 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #2 by John Byrne. And in that issue, the team fights vampires again… for the eighth issue in a row. But don’t worry. They team up with the JLA and finally learn who is the … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #94

Murray — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:17:10 +0000

It’s a religious war and the Doom Patrol is caught in the middle! We’re looking at Doom Patrol #38.

Doom Podtrol Episode #93

Murray — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:16:35 +0000

We’re going back to the beginning and looking at Doom Patrol #1. Nope. Not that number one. The other one. Not that one either… the one that no one talks about. John Byrne’s Doom Patrol! We do a quick review … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #92

Murray — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:16:11 +0000

Whatever happened to Rhea Jones? Scott and Murray are digging into the latest issue of Doom Patrol (well, “latest” issue being a relative term, unless you’re still living in 1990) to get the scoop on Rhea.

Doom Podtrol Episode #91

Murray — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:15:45 +0000

We’re looking at Batman: The Brave and the Bold #7. It’s an issue based on the animated series starring Batman (of course) and the Doom Patrol (also, of course!). And it’s super fun all ages reading. Enjoy!

Doom Podtrol Episode #90

Murray — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:15:19 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #36… we get to hang out with Danny the Street, say goodbye to the men from N.O.W.H.E.R.E. (for now) and say hello to Flex Mentallo! All this, and Rhea finally wakes up.

Doom Podtrol Episode #89

Murray — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:14:47 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #35 and we get to meet the newest member of the team… Danny the Street! Best New Character of 1990!

Doom Podtrol Episode #88

Murray — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:14:19 +0000

Sob! Choke! It’s the end of an era as the Silver Age Doom Patrol meets disaster! Come listen as Scott and Murray review the last story of the Doom Patrol (and then chit chat about whatever happened to the Brain … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #87

Murray — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:13:47 +0000

It’s a love story for the ages… Monsieur Mallah and the Brain! In Doom Patrol #34.

Doom Podtrol Episode #86

Murray — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:13:22 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #120… the penultimate issue of the series. And it’s a bit of a breather issue… a break from the ongoing storyline of the Brotherhood of Evil which lets us see the Doom Patrol in action against… the Wrecker! In space! Cliff gets to try on a whole bunch of different looks, while Rita and Mento go on a double date with Beast Boy and his girlfriend to the local discoteque. Hilarity ensues.

Doom Podtrol Episode #85

Murray — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:12:47 +0000

It’s a two for one deal this week. We finish off the look at the Robotman feature in My Greatest Adventure #6 and then take a peek at Teen Titans Go #28 which is guest starring the Doom Patrol!

Doom Podtrol Episode #84

Murray — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:12:22 +0000

It’s time to look at Doom Patrol #33 by Morrison and Case. It’s the wrap up to the story with the Decreator. We’ve got crazy, angry puppets, snowglobes and DP sidekick Kipling making snarky comments throughout.

Doom Podtrol Episode #83

Murray — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:11:57 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #119 where the Doom Patrol become the “victims of the Mind Stealer”! It’s a very special issue of Doom Patrol as they learn about the dangers of cults!

Doom Podtrol Episode #82

Murray — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:11:32 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #32. It’s got anagrams, drunk commentators and finger print faces. And the Doom Patrol. They’re there, too. We have a small discussion about the ways that Morrison’s Doom Patrol continues to build on what Arnold … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #81

Murray — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:10:45 +0000

We’re taking a look at the new secret origin of Cliff Steele as depicted in My Greatest Adventure # 4 & 5. All that, plus some listener feedback! Cool beans!

Doom Podtrol Episode #80

Murray — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:10:06 +0000

Who cares that the team is fighting the Lightmeister? There’s pantyhose and bobby pins in the Doom Patrol Danger Room?? Say it ain’t so! And yet… when Madame Rouge moves in with the DP it’s hard to say which is … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #79

Murray — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:09:37 +0000

Scott and Murray are looking at Doom Patrol #31 from 1990. Cliff Steele gets a new body, and the Doom Patrol meets a new friend – Willoughby Kipling and it’s the beginning of a new story.

Doom Podtrol Episode #78

Murray — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:09:08 +0000

The Doom Patrol is going to the birds! LIterally! It’s the Chief versus Turkey Man and his magical bird whistle of doom in Doom Patrol #117. The feathers and flying and the claws are out while the Chief fights alone!

Doom Podtrol Episode #77

Murray — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:08:14 +0000

Scott and Murray are looking at Doom Patrol #30. It’s a spotlight issue on Crazy Jane and it’s cool. Pretty, pretty cool. Enjoy.

Doom Podtrol Episode #76

Murray — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:07:44 +0000

Wow! We’re looking at issue #116… and it’s just whack! There ain’t nothing more that can be said about it. It’s Just. Plain. Whack.

Doom Podtrol Episode #75

Murray — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:07:11 +0000

Scott and Murray are looking at Doom Patrol #29… the final chapter of the Brotherhood of Dada. Murray tries to read a letter from Frenzy, we get to see the DCU’s reactions to the Doom Patrol while the team suffers … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #74

Murray — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:06:30 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #115… and it’s cah-ra-zee! We’ve got giant mutant eyeballs who wanna destroy the planet… and Rita’s feeling sympathetic towards them. We’ve got the Brain and the Chief battling for the control of Madame Rouge (and … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #73

Murray — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:06:01 +0000

The Doom Patrol meets the Justice League… just before they too are eaten by the painting that also ate Paris. Then it’s a wild and crazy tour through the world of art while the DP battles the Brotherhood of Dada. … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #72

Murray — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:05:21 +0000

We’re looking at My Greatest Adventures #2 & 3 this time as we track Robotoman and his lady friend around the world, fighting Zombie rice, nanobot snakes and something new! This is how you do a ten page story!!

Doom Podtrol Episode #71

Murray — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:04:49 +0000

The Doom Patrol take on Kor the Conqueror… a genius who’s been turned into a cavemen! We’ve got vibration rays, wooly mammoths, and once again, Robotman goes to pieces. All that… an another installment in the Beast Boy back-up. Sorry … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #70

Murray — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:04:21 +0000

We’re looking at the next chapter of the Brotherhood of Dada’s story… “The Painting that Ate Paris”. Lots of history and interesting bits of this and that dropped into the issue. Enjoy.

Doom Podtrol Episode #68

Murray — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:03:25 +0000

It’s an origin issue! Scott and Murray are looking at Doom Patrol #26, featuring the origin of Mr. Nobody and the Brotherhood of Dada!

Doom Podtrol Episode #67

Murray — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:03:01 +0000

It’s a double whammy this week… in more ways than one! The Doom Patrol needs to team up with the Brotherhood of Evil in order to defeat a space baddie *and* we get the first chapter of Beast Boy’s origin wherein we see that his father is personality-deficient, too. All this and we see why the Chief is not so much a ladies man.

Doom Podtrol Episode #66

Murray — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:02:23 +0000

Today… a Very Special Doom Patrol, as Dorothy Spinner learns the facts of life, as told by Grant Morrison. So, you know… it’s a little bit out there.

Doom Podtrol Episode #65

Murray — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:01:51 +0000

We’re doing a double feature this week. We’re looking at the first issue of My Greatest Adventure (starring the brand new New 52 Robotman), and then we’re taking a peek at Tiny Titans #44 co-starring the crossing guards of DOOM!

Doom Podtrol Episode #64

Murray — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:01:22 +0000

We’re looking at Doom Patrol #111. The Doom Patrol is taking on Zarox 13 the King of the Criminal Cosmos… a villain so terrible that it will reqruie the DP to join forces with their greatest enemies! Plus… the finale … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #63

Murray — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:55 +0000

Wedding bells are ringing for Rhea Jones and Red Jack… unless the Doom Patrol has something to say about it. And they certainly do. All this and butterflies, too.

Doom Podtrol Episode #62

Murray — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:14 +0000

It’s another day in the Doom Patrol… silver age style. The Doom Patrol meets and fights the Brotherhood of Evil – and then lets them get away a couple of times. The Brain takes on a snazzy new look, and … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #61

Murray — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:59:40 +0000

It’s a day in the life of the Doom Patrol… kind of a “catch your breath” issue now that the team has crawled out of the wreckage and put themselves back together. We get to peek in on the personal lives of the various members, meet some old friends, set up some future stories… and attend the wedding of Rhea Jones.

Doom Podtrol Episode #60

Murray — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:59:11 +0000

We finally get to the end of the… I don’t know what we’d call this… it’s not really the end of the “Save Beast Boy from his Evil Guardian” story… and it’s not really the end of the “Doom Patrol vs. the Brotherhood of Evil” story… but it *is* the end of three chapters in the ongoing story of the Doom Patrol that are linked by two cliffhangers. So in this episode, watch the Doom Patrol take on Mandred the Executioner, and then thrill to another installment in Negative Man’s backstory and ongoing feud with Dr. Death!

Doom Podtrol Episode #59

Murray — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:58:44 +0000

Scott and Murray take a look at the last chapter of “Crawling From the Wreckage”. The Doom Patrol comes together to defeat the Scissormen and the Chief reminds everyone why the world needs a Doom Patrol.

*** also, apologies to those of you who found the sound kinda wonky last week. I kept a closer eye on things this week, and while I don’t think that the sound cuts out anywhere, at a certain point it does get kinda… fuzzy? I don’t know. I’m still figuring out this new version of Garageband. It wants to do its own thing at times. It’s almost like I’m… doomed! ***

Doom Podtrol Episode #58

Murray — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:58:09 +0000

We’re diving back into the Silver Age to look at the next chapter of the Doom Patrol’s battle to save Beast Boy from his terrible guardian, Galtry. By the end of the ish, we’ll see Rita rescued from her teeny … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #57

Murray — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:57:43 +0000

It’s a double whammy doozy of an issue. In the first half of the book, The War Over Beast Boy erupts, while in the back half of the book, we get another instalment of the Private Life of Negative Man.

Doom Podtrol Episode #56

Murray — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:57:17 +0000

The Scissor Men attack and the Doom Patrol go on the defensive in the penultimate chapter of “Crawling From the Wreckage”.

Doom Podtrol Episode #55

Murray — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:56:55 +0000

We are looking at Doom Patrol #106… the continuing story of the Mr. 103 saga (cuz anything over two issues has to be called a saga) as we see some of the various story threads from the last few issues start to get pulled together. There’s a little bit of Garageband wonkiness throughout the podcast, but not enough to disrupt your listening. I hope. :)

Doom Podtrol Episode #54

Murray — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:56:14 +0000

It’s the second chapter of “Crawling From the Wreckage” as the new new Doom Patrol starts to put itself together, while the Scissormen attack! Snippety snip!

Doom Podtrol Episode #53

Murray — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:55:26 +0000

Mr. 103 is back and he’s terrorizing the Doom Patrol… Rita’s having marriage troubles – on her honeymoon – and Beast Boy finally finds an ally! All this and the concluding chapter of Robotmaniac!

Doom Podtrol Episode #52

Murray — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:54:32 +0000

We got Flashpointed out of existence last week, but no worries. We’re back and we’re “Crawling Out of the Wreckage”! Yep! We’re starting to look at Grant Morrison and Richard Case’s run on the Doom Patrol. Join us as we … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #51

Murray — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:54:02 +0000

It’s a wedding! Elasti-Girl and Mento are getting married. Or are they? Not if Robotman, Negative Man and the Brotherhood of Evil have anything to say about it. Grab a pew and come listen in on the festivities as Rita … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #50

Murray — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:53:36 +0000

I was going to try to come up with aclever little blurb… but Arnold Drake already did it for me… The Doom Patrol go up against a dude with a rotten sinus so he’s always snuffling. But you’d better not … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #49

Murray — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:52:54 +0000

It’s the last issue of the Giffen run of Doom Patrol >choke< Come on in and see how Giffen and company quickly wrap up all oh his ongoing plotlines. Or at least one or two of the major ones.

Doom Podtrol Episode #48

Murray — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:52:21 +0000

The Doom Patrol help the Challengers of the Unknown… again and again and again until eventually, the find a way to defeat Multi-Man and the Challenger-Haters from taking over the world. We’ve got undersea adventure, talking stingrays, and zombies with … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #47

Murray — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:51:47 +0000

It’s the long awaited spotlight on Cliff Steele. Join Scott and Murray as they delve into Robotman’s past and learn all of his secrets and the secrets of the Doom Patrol.

Doom Podtrol Episode #46

Murray — Thu, 26 May 2011 23:51:20 +0000

Doom Patrol vs the King of the Robots… Kranus. And a Robotman back-up story, too!

Doom Podtrol Episode #45

Murray — Wed, 18 May 2011 23:50:50 +0000

It’s the Doom Patrol’s world tour… as the team looks for some place to call home. Who’s going to take them in? The JLA? The Teen Titans? Batman? or maybe… Super-Hip! All this and the return of General Immortus, too.

Doom Podtrol Episode #44

Murray — Wed, 11 May 2011 23:50:18 +0000

We’re back after a week’s hiatus and we’re looking at Doom Patrol #100. We get the origin of Beast Boy (and learn his original name – hint… it wasn’t Gar Logan), meet the King of the Dinosaurs (who, by the … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #43

Murray — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:49:47 +0000

It’s the second part of the Doom Patrol’s battle with the Secret Six (and the slight distraction of an exploding volcano in the background).

Doom Podtrol Episode #42

Murray — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:49:14 +0000

It’s a crossover! Secret Six vs the Doom Patrol (of course)! In the first part of the crossover we introduce you to the Secret Six and set up the battle with killer sharks, super-hero strippers and an exploding volcano or … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #41

Murray — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:48:44 +0000

Introducing Beast Boy! And, uh, Bug Man. One of those characters is going to stick around for a long, long time and get his own mini-series and a TV show… and the other one? Not so much.

Doom Podtrol Episode #40

Murray — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:47:42 +0000

We get to meet a new enemy for the Doom Patrol – Mr. 103, the Atom Master! Will he be the death of the Doom Patrol? Nope. We’ll leave that to the Chief to look after. This issue is full of science! It’s a total walk through the periodic table (which as it turns out, is a lot more interesting than one might suppose). Enjoy!

Doom Podtrol Episode #39

Murray — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:47:15 +0000

It’s the second part of the Doom Patrol’s battle to rescue President Cale from the clutches of the Aritocrats. Larry puts his video gamer skills to use, Rita gets her rage on, and Cliff just rolls his eyes trough the … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #38

Murray — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:46:26 +0000

The Doom Patrol takes on the Greatest Mob of Menaces EVER! All around the hotspots of the world… China… Africa… and Sweden! Yep. Who knew that lumberjacks held all the power in the worl?. Come and listen as we review … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #37

Murray — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:45:44 +0000

Arnold and Bruno pull out all the stops for this one! We’ve got rampaging jukeboxes, blue monkey idols, craziness all over the world and a team-up between some of the Doom Patrol’s biggest baddies!

Doom Podtrol Episode #36

Murray — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:44:33 +0000

Meet the Aristocrats. They’re classy… and oh so very polite… and they’re throwing a party for the Doom Patrol. Pop on your tuxedo or tiara and join in the festivities. And we get a visit from an old “friend” of … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #35

Murray — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:44:08 +0000

The Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man is back! Kinda. Well, he’s on the cover. And we’re told that he’s in the story. But he doesn’t get to say anything and he’s not showing his face… but he’s causing trouble nonetheless. At a farm. … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #34

Murray — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:43:42 +0000

The Doom Patrol is hitting the DCU Elseworlds catalogue. Join us as we take a look at Doom Patrol #16 by Brian Keene and Keith Giffen. Like it says on the very first page… there’s angst, heroics, humour and cannibalism!

Doom Podtrol Episode #33

Murray — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:43:15 +0000

We’re taking a look at Doom Patrol #94 from 1965. It’s silver age retro review time… and this time we’ve got two stories for the price of one.

Doom Podtrol Episode #32

Murray — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:42:46 +0000

The Chief has gone banana-cakes… bananasandwich crazy even! He’s got all the powers of Superman, and he’s out to change the world, whether anyone likes it or not. How the hey are the Doom Patrol going to stop him? We’ll … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #31

Murray — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:42:19 +0000

What do you get when you cross a super scientist with some Kryptonian DNA? A hot mess! That’s what. The Chief is bustin’ out in Doom Patrol #14 and Scott and Murray are talking all about it.

Doom Podtrol Episode #30

Murray — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:41:53 +0000

This issue has it all… talking monkeys… wacky robots… a giant yeti beast… and brains in a jar. Bloopidy bloop! Too cool!

Doom Podtrol Episode #29

Murray — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:41:19 +0000

It’s a spotlight on Rita Farr. Scott and Murray are looking at Doom Patrol #13, one of the best issues of the run so far. And we take a look at some listener feedback, too.

Doom Podtrol Episode #28

Murray — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:40:55 +0000

Join Murray and Scott as they go back into the Silver Age with the first, and shockingly, only SA appearance of the Terrible Dr. Tyme! Villainy never looked so fun. Also some listener feedback! Holy moley!

Doom Podtrol Episode #27

Murray — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:40:24 +0000

It’s the end of the new, new, new Doom Patrol’s first year and the end of their first battle against the Front Men. Dig in, dudes!

Doom Podtrol Episode #26

Murray — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:39:58 +0000

It’s the Doom Patrol vs. the Front Men. All that, and the revelation of the mysterious dude who’s been possessing Thayer Jost turns out to be a surprising Doom Patrol foe. Join Scott and Murray as they chat about it … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #25

Murray — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 23:38:45 +0000

Scott and Murray look at Doom Patrol #10. Crazy Jane finds a home… Larry finds evidence that the pelican is watching him… the Chief finds that Veronica Cale’s patience is wearing thin… and the Porcelin Assassin attacks the team!

Doom Podtrol Episode #24

Murray — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 23:38:21 +0000

“If you build it, he will come,” says Danny the Brick… who will come? Well you gotta read the issue to find out. But if you stick around to the very end of the podcast, Scott and Murray will tell … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #23

Murray — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:37:51 +0000

Rita has caught the eye of handsome man-about-town, millionare inventor Steve Dayton… also known as Mento – the man with the lamest costume *ever* and nothing in the Doom Patrol is going to be the same again as he is determined to Win Rita’s heart and take her away from the Doom Patrol. All this and Garguax tries to invade the earth.

Doom Podtrol Episode #22

Murray — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 23:37:22 +0000

Scott and Murray are looking at Giffen and Clark’s eighth issue of the Doom Patrol and things are starting to come together. The team is back together after the Blackest Night but there’s a new threat on the horizon that is targeting Danny the Street and Crazy Jane – Evil Land Developers and robo-bloodhounds!

Doom Podtrol Episode #21

Murray — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:36:49 +0000

The Brotherhood of Evil (dun dun dunn!) is back and Madame Rouge is getting all squiggly with it. Find out who is “THe Spy Within the Doom Patrol”… come on now… it ain’t that hard.

Doom Podtrol Episode #20

Murray — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:36:23 +0000

The set-up is all done. The pieces are all on the table and Giffen and Clark (with a little help from Cliff Richards) are ready to tell their first big tale with the Doom Patrol. Pay attention cuz it’s a jam-packed ride from here on in. No worries, cuz Scott and Murray will lead you through it all. All that, plus Crazy Jane and Danny the Street!

Doom Podtrol Episode #19

Murray — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:35:53 +0000

Aw yeah! Scott and Murray will introduce you to one of the the Doom Patrol’s Big Bads – the Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man! An angry student with a mad-on against the Chief – you know that ain’t gonna end well. All this … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #18

Murray — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:35:29 +0000

It’s the book’s first spotlight issue as Keith Giffen explores all the various versions of the Negative Man… Woman… Creature… Whatever. It’s all negative… all the time! We even get a hint about how all the various versions of the … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #17

Murray — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:35:03 +0000

Scott and Murray are looking at Doom Patrol #88. It’s got a new villain, an old villain and, finally, the secret origin of the Chief!

Doom Podtrol Episode #16

Murray — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:34:33 +0000

Blackest Night Part Two… zombies… mad scientists… and a couple of good old fashioned throwdowns as the Doom Patrol struggle to defeat the Black Lanterns once and for all. Scott and Murray look at it all.

Doom Podtrol Episode #15

Murray — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:34:10 +0000

Scott and Murray are looking at Doom Patrol #87 and we’ve got the return of the Brotherhood of Evil! Rita’s bitten by the green-eyed monster and Cliff gets to star in an awesome back-up tale that needs to be seen … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #14

Murray — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:33:43 +0000

It’s attack of the killer zombies as the Blackest Night hits the Doom Patrol. Join Scott and Murray as they look at issue #4 of Giffen’s Doom Patrol.

Doom Podtrol Episode #13

Murray — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:33:19 +0000

Woot! Woot! The Doom Patrol finally gets its own book! And what a way to begin… join Scott and Murray as we look at the Doom Patrol’s very first adventure against the Brotherhood of Evil!

Doom Podtrol Episode #12

Murray — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:32:52 +0000

It’s Doom Patrol and the Flash – the sequel! Yeah, sure, it took forty years or so, but good things come to those who wait. And Brave and the Bold #8 from 2008 is definitely worth the wait. We’ve got … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #11

Murray — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:32:20 +0000

It’s the team’s last adventure in “My Greatest Adventure”. And to celebrate… they are taking on not one, but two volcanic, nuclear beasties. Except for Rita. Because this mission was just too dangerous for a girl.

Doom Podtrol Episode #10

Murray — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:31:52 +0000

The modern Doom Patrol’s first adventure comes to a close as they try to defeat the Black Hole dude (who has developed an appreciation for lederhosen). Rita’s husband Mento returns… secrets are revealed, subplots are advanced and Larry’s got a sarcastic retort … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #9

Murray — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:31:23 +0000

This week Scott and Murray are looking at My Greatest Adventure #84 which covers the return of General Immortus. What? But he died a couple of issues ago. Hey dudes, this is comics. No one stays dead for very long. … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #8

Murray — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:30:51 +0000

Hey hey hey daddio! It’s the greatest team-up ever! The Fastest Man Alive and the World’s Strangest Heroes take on not one, not two, but *three* of the Doom Patrol’s biggest big bads! And it’s written by Bob Haney and illustrated by the late, great Dick Girordano! Scott and Murray are turning their spotlight on The Brave and the Bold #65

Doom Podtrol Episode #7

Murray — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:30:06 +0000

Scott and Murray are looking at My Greatest Adventure #83 where an unbelieveable confluence of one coincidence after another causes Negative Man to go berserk! Who’s going to save the world? Do we really have to tell you?

Doom Podtrol Episode #6

Murray — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:29:35 +0000

The Doom Patrol is back and they’re taking on a walking, talking big black hole. Or are they? Yeah they are. Kinda. Don’t worry. Scott and Murray will explain it all as we take a look at the second issue … Continue reading →

Doom Podtrol Episode #5

Murray — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:28:49 +0000

Aliens want to take over the world… but no worries! The Doom Patrol is there to save everyone. Or are they??

And we learn the secret origin of the Chief! Or do we???

Doom Podtrol Episode #4

Murray — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:28:11 +0000

Scott and Murray are taking a close look… a spotlight if you will… on the one and only, Cliff Steele the Robotman!

Doom Podtrol Episode #3

Murray — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:26:39 +0000

Join Scott and Murray as they take a peek at My Greatest Adventure #81. This one has it all… monsters, Nazis and the Doom Patrol!

Doom Podtrol Episode #2

Murray — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:25:09 +0000

Here’s where it all begins again! Keith Giffen & Matthew Clark reintroduce the original Doom Patrol to the DCU and Murray and Scott are talking about it!

Doom Podtrol Episode #1

Murray — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:23:19 +0000

Here’s where it all begins! Join Scott and Murray as they review My Greatest Adventures #80 – the very first appearance of Cliff, Larry, Rita and the Chief… the World’s Strangest Heroes – the Doom Patrol!