x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Ten Cent Takes

Mike Thompson & Jessika Frazer

A podcast looking at comics, pop culture, and how the two connect. Come for the history, stay for the swearing.

arts visual arts

All Episodes

21:01

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Four-Color Fantasy Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/02/12

This week’s Dollar Bin Discoveries theme is Four-Color Fantasies, with Mike exploring Tales of the Realm #1 and Jessika diving into the 1980s Sectaurs #1. Tune in for some epic sword-and-sorcery (and insect warrior) action!----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work

en

49:45

Issue 102- Ape Nation

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/02/05

We’re swinging into Ape Nation, the bananas crossover between Planet of the Apes and Alien Nation—two prolific sci-fi universes collide in this wild miniseries!----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank (https://www.lookmomdraws.com/)

en

16:26

Dollar Bin Discoveries: High Tech Thriller Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/01/29

In the latest Dollar Bin Discoveries, we dive into the world of high-tech thrillers—where gadgets meet edge-of-your-seat action! Tune in for some wild, underrated gems that’ll have you questioning what’s real and what’s just a glitch.Jessika found Shatter -the first mainstream comic entirely created on a computer– while Mike picked up The Amazing Spider-Man: Riot at Robotworld! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

en

50:52

Issue 101: Comico's Fathom

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/01/22

This week we're diving deep into the world of Fathom, the 1980s superhero comic from Comico! Join us as we surf through character’s history, and discuss whether it was a splash hit!----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank

en

20:11

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Hard-Boiled Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/01/15

It's time for a new episode of Dollar Bin Discoveries! This week's theme is "Hard-Boiled," which means it's time to get dark and edgy! Both of us snagged some very different comics, but each one is totally unhinged.Jessika checked out the satirical The Trouble With Girls, while Mike picked up Mack Bolan: The Executioner! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

en

52:51

Issue 100!

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/01/09

It's our 100th full-length episode! That means we're looking at and discussing some cool 100th issues from a couple of comic series which are harder to find than you might expect– in between talking about our favorite moments of the show. We can't believe we've managed to reach this point, so thanks to all our friends and listeners for supporting us so far. Here's to another 100! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

en

14:19

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Femmes in Space Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2025/01/01

We're checking out some heavenly bodies with our Dollar Bin Discoveries! This week's theme is "Femmes in Space", which led us to look at some out-of-this-world comics. Mike picked up The Outer Space Babes and Jessika read Space Bandits! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is

en

01:06:54

Christmas 2024: The DC Super-Star Holiday Special

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/12/25

Merry Christmas, everyone! We're re-releasing an episode specifically focused on the holiday. Our look into the DC Super-Star Holiday Special has been one of our most popular deep dives since we released, and it's also one of our favorites. We'll be back on a regular release schedule next week with a new dollar bin discovery, Merry Christmas, everyone. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

en

22:10

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Holiday Horror Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/12/18

This week we're diving into the spooky side of the season with a look at holiday horror comics!From twisted holiday tales to eerie creepy conspiracies we're unwrapping the dark side of the holidays with Some Strange Disturbances: A Cold Winter's Eve and The X-Files! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

en

51:42

Issue 99: Marvel Nemesis- The Imperfects

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/12/11

Ever wondered what happened when Marvel and Electronic Arts threw the rulebook out the window and introduced a whole new batch of imperfect villains? This week, we're diving into Marvel Nemesis: The Imperfects, the comic series that brought us a cursed take on the Marvel Universe with some truly questionable character designs. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

en

23:54

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Holiday 2024 Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/12/04

It's December, which means it's officially Holiday Season! We're kicking the new month off with some comics that teach us all the true meaning of Christmas: unhinged dollar bin comics!Mike found the Generation X Holiday Special and Jessika picked up the DCU Holiday Special 2010. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

en

52:08

Issue 98: Sharkasaurus

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/11/27

We're bringing back another Dollar BIn Discovery and looking a literal landshark: Sharkasaurus! Jessika is taking us on a tour of the property's history, including the short film that inspired the graphic novel. Get ready for an epic battle between paleontologists, creationists, and a carnivorous cryptid! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

en

23:00

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Goofy Goobers Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/11/20

It's time to return to the dollar bins! This felt like a week where we needed a fun topic, so Jessika went with "Heroes Being Goofy Goobers."Mike picked up Action Comics 560 for some Ambush Bug silliness, while Jessika went with Garth Ennis's absurd All Star Section Eight. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

en

01:09:35

A Brief Intermission/Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/11/13

We're taking a mental health break (like many of you probably are) this week. As such, we're re-releasing one of our favorite episodes: Chuck Norris' Karate Kommandos. This is one of our favorite episodes, and we hope it provides the distraction you need.

en

01:01:57

Issue 97: Nightcat

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/11/06

It's the episode Mike's wanted to record ever since we started the podcast! This week we're looking at Nightcat, Marvel's 1991 pop star who sings like she's straight out of 1986! We're looking at both the comic and the album accompanying it, as well as talking about why the project might've failed to take off with fans. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over

en

16:25

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Spooktacular Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/10/30

In honor of Halloween this week, we picked up some spooktacular comic booOOooOoks in the dollar bins!Jessika read the creepy and fantastical adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's Conqueror Worm. Mike... well, he picked up the 90s Malibu comic Lord Pumpkin. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our

en

01:37:05

Issue 96- Creepshow (w/David M Booher!)

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/10/23

It's still October, which means we're still covering Spooky Season™ comics! This week, we're talking about Stephen King's Creepshow.Joining us for this episode is 1980s Stephen King expert (and friend of the podcast) David M. Booher! ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is

en

22:59

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Wandering West Edition

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/10/16

Howdy pardner. This week, we're hanging out in the saloon and checking out some Western comics! Mike brought the Mad Max-esque Hex #1 to the table, while Jessika picked up the classic Ringo Kid #7. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank

en

55:12

Issue 95- Planet of Vampires

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/10/09

In honor of Spooky Season™ officially arriving, we're looking at Planet of Vampires! This 1970s horror comic (initially written by Larry Hama!) aims to deliver a sinister dystopian story, but serves up something so-so. ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work

en

19:59

Dollar Bin Discoveries: Absurd Abominations

Ten Cent Takes ·

2024/10/02

Have you ever looked at a comic and thought that it looks ridiculous and terrible... but you *have to* read it?Us neither. Anyway, this week's Dollar Bin Discovery theme is "Absurd Abominations." ----more---- For the transcript of this episode, head over to https://www.tencenttakes.com/transcripts. Email: tencenttakes@gmail.com Twitter: @Tencenttakes Instagram: @Tencenttakes Facebook: /Tencenttakes Mastodon: retro.pizza/@tencenttakes Our banner art is original work by Sarah Frank

en

209 results

Similar Podcasts

Start The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Now, Thriller Fans!

thebookvoice.com

Get Hooked On The Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook Experience!

thebookvoice.com

西四五条

主播郑捕头

Podcast Patapoe

0d0a

On Mic Podcast

Jordan Rich