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The Source Material Comics Podcast

The Source Material Comics PodcastSince 2014, The Source Material Comics Podcast has been providing a discussion regarding the comic book medium on the Radulich In Broadcasting Network. Think of the show as a book club for comics where readers get together and talk about a single issue, a story arc, some news within the comic industry, and maybe even an interview every once in a while. Tune in and enjoy! You can find us on Twitter @sourcematcast and on Facebook @sourcematerialpodcastThis channel

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34:00

Unspoken Issues #156- The Darkness/Batman

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/01/12

What happens when Gotham’s Dark Knight crosses paths with Jackie Estacado, the supernatural mob enforcer known as The Darkness? Jesse and Chris crack open the 1999 Top Cow/DC one-shot The Darkness/Batman to find out—and dive into one of the most visually intense and strangely pivotal crossovers of the ‘90s.In this episode of Unspoken Issues, we explore how the story fuses Gotham’s gritty crime atmosphere with Jackie’s demonic shadow power, all while delivering moody visuals from Mark Silvestri,

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31:21

Source Material #411 - Superman and the Authority...

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/01/05

In this compelling episode of The Source Material Comics Podcast, Jesse Starcher and Mark Radulich dissect Grant Morrison’s Superman and the Authority (2021), a sharp and introspective mini-series that sees the Man of Steel not as the invincible Boy Scout, but as an aging legend struggling to stay relevant in a cynical world. Set decades after a private meeting with President Kennedy, the comic introduces a Superman who's graying at the temples, physically weakened, and emotionally worn from

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56:44

Source Material - 2025 Year End Review

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/31

As 2025 winds down, Jesse takes us on a deep dive into one of the most productive and creative years in the history of the Source Material Comics Feed. This special solo episode looks back at all three shows on the feed—Source Material, Snap Material, and Unspoken Issues—with a detailed breakdown of episodes, standout moments, creative experiments, and stats that reveal what resonated most with listeners and viewers.From comic book deep dives like Joker: Killer Smile, The Crow, and The Many Deaths

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53:50

Source Material #410 - TMNT x Stranger Things...

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/29

Cowabunga meets the Upside Down in this wild crossover you didn’t know you needed! In this episode of the Source Material Comics Podcast, Jesse Starcher and Alexis Hejna dive deep into the 2023 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Stranger Things comic series—a mashup of radical ninja action and supernatural horror that somehow works way better than it has any right to.The episode kicks off with a look back at how this unlikely crossover came to life, spotlighting the creative team behind the

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39:36

Source Material #409 - Marvel 2-in-1 #8 (Marvel, 1974)

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/25

This holiday season, The Source Material Comics Podcast unwraps a Bronze Age Christmas classic with a bizarre twist—Marvel Two-in-One #8, where the ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing teams up with Ghost Rider in a nativity-themed showdown that only writer Steve Gerber could dream up. Jesse Starcher, Chris Armstrong, and Evan Bevins take listeners on a nostalgic sleigh ride back to 1974, exploring a comic that somehow combines Biblical allegory, supernatural showdowns, and flaming motorcycles.In this

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14:36

Unspoken Issues 155.8 - Marvel Holiday Special 1993...

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/25

In this final installment of our series on Marvel Holiday Special 1993, we explore a haunting and poetic story that closes the anthology on a quiet but deeply symbolic note: The Rapt Lamb, by Ann Nocenti and Tom Grindberg. Unlike the action-heavy, traditional superhero stories that precede it, this eight-page Daredevil tale trades spectacle for introspection, delivering a holiday parable that lingers long after the final panel.Told through the eyes of a forgotten porcelain toy lamb, the story takes

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11:43

Unspoken Issues 155.7 - Marvel Holiday Special 1993...

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/24

In this episode, we dive into Holiday on Ice, the seventh story in Marvel Holiday Special 1993. It’s a grounded, surprisingly heartfelt short from Sholly Fisch and Tom Morgan that puts Iron Man at the center of a story about redemption, empathy, and the power of second chances. While many holiday comics lean on spectacle or seasonal gags, this one slows down to deliver something more introspective.We begin by unpacking the careers of writer Sholly Fisch and artist Tom Morgan, highlighting how their

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11:13

Unspoken Issues 155.6 - Marvel Holiday Special 1993...

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/23

In this episode, we journey into the emotional depths of Marvel’s cosmic universe with the story Yule Memory, an eight-page gem from Marvel Holiday Special 1993. This tale reunites the powerhouse duo of writer Jim Starlin and artist Ron Lim—architects of Marvel’s Infinity era—to explore an unexpectedly intimate chapter in the life of the Mad Titan himself: Thanos.Set between the cosmic events of Infinity War and Infinity Crusade, this story offers a quieter, more reflective Thanos. As he oversees

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9:00

Unspoken Issues 155.5 - Marvel Holiday Special 1993...

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/22

In this episode, we dive into the fifth story from Marvel Holiday Special 1993, titled “Revisionist History” by legendary writer Peter David, with art by John Hebert and inks by Mike DeCarlo. On the surface, this eight-page tale seems like a chaotic holiday gag strip, but beneath the surface lies a layered exploration of storytelling, tradition, and the impossibility of keeping a classroom full of kids on track. We take a moment to appreciate where this story fits in Peter David’s massive upcoming

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30:04

Source Material #408 - Santa Claus: Private Eye...

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/22

This year, The Source Material Comics Podcast unwraps a holiday comic that trades sleigh bells for shell casings and tinsel for trench coats. Jesse Starcher and Mark Radulich dive into Santa Claus: Private Eye by Jeremy Bernstein—a clever, genre-bending tale that asks what happens to Santa during the 364 days he's not climbing down chimneys.This hard-boiled one-shot delivers classic noir tropes with a frosty twist: a jaded Santa (going by “Nick Santana”) works as a private eye in the off-season,

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5:50

Unspoken Issues 155.4 - Marvel Holiday Special 1993...

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/18

In this episode, we dive into one of the most unexpected holiday stories in the Marvel Holiday Special 1993—“Spirit of the Season”, a 10-page Punisher tale written by Carl Potts with art by Richard Levins and inks by Al Milgrom. The premise? Microchip dares Frank Castle to go 48 hours without using lethal force… during Christmas. What follows is a gritty, surprisingly funny, and uniquely festive adventure that puts the Punisher’s tactical mind to the test.We break down how this short story finds a

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7:45

Unspoken Issues 155.3 - Marvel Holiday Special 1993...

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/17

This week, we swing into the third tale from Marvel Holiday Special 1993: “The Big X-Mas Blackout”, a festive, fast-paced Spider-Man adventure written by the legendary Stan Lee, with art by Steve Lightle and colors by Renée Witterstaetter. This eight-page holiday romp places Peter Parker in the middle of a Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center, only for the celebration to be short-circuited—literally—by Electro, who threatens to black out New York City unless he’s paid a cool million. We

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10:47

Unspoken Issues 155.2 - Marvel Holiday Special 1993...

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/16

In this episode, we continue our journey through the Marvel Holiday Special 1993 with the heartwarming and introspective story, “Present Tense”, written by Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by a young Darick Robertson. This 11-page New Warriors tale trades high-stakes battles for emotional depth and character moments, showing the quieter, more human side of superheroes during the holiday season.Listeners are invited into the lives of Night Thrasher, Silhouette, Speedball, Firestar, Nova, Rage, and

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11:32

Unspoken Issues 155.1 - Marvel Holiday Special 1993...

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/16

In this nostalgic and action-packed episode, we crack open the Marvel Holiday Special 1993—a festive 80-page comic extravaganza released in November 1992. Our journey kicks off with “Zounds o' Silence,” a unique, dialogue-free Wolverine story crafted by Larry Hama and illustrated by the dynamic Michael Golden. We explore how this wordless tale stands out not just for its frenetic, hyper-stylized combat, but for the surprise twist that brings it all home in the spirit of the holidays.We reminisce

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35:11

SNAP Material - Top 5 Worst Pixel Avatars

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/10

Get ready for pixelated chaos and comedic commentary in this wild ride through Marvel Snap’s most questionable avatar choices. In this episode of SNAP Material, Jesse and Evan Bevins team up to tackle a hilarious and heated Top 5 list — the worst pixel avatars in the game. With over 30 avatars reviewed and some truly unforgettable artwork dissected, our hosts blend critique and comedy into an absolute treat for Snap fans.Expect deep dives into avatars that look more like haunted 8-bit fever dreams

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21:51

Source Material #407 - Daytripper #7-10 (Vertigo, 2010)

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/08

In the final installment of their emotional journey through Daytripper, Jesse and Mark cover the last four issues (#7–10) of this Eisner-winning graphic novel from Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá. With each chapter confronting death at different life stages, the series draws to a close not with despair, but with clarity, acceptance, and poetic resonance. And this episode brings that full-circle experience home, as the hosts reflect on the profound themes of friendship, fatherhood, legacy, and letting

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36:29

SNAP Material - "Weapon X" Preview

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/06

In this jam-packed installment of the Snap Material Podcast, Jesse and Evan dive headfirst into the explosive December 2025 season of Marvel Snap, spotlighting the Weapon X theme and all the fiery new card drops that come with it. From the savage power scaling of Weapon X Wolverine to the potentially game-breaking synergies of Fastball Special and Adamantium Infusion, this episode is a deep-dive for players looking to master the evolving meta.The hosts break down new character cards like Chamber,

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20:52

SNAP Material - Meta and Unlocks November 2025

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/03

In this follow-up to their Arachnid Anarchy breakdown, Jesse and Evan return to dive into the Marvel Snap meta, player reactions, and card unlocks from November 2025. From Reddit rants to Sauron spams, the duo breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and how they each approached the Sanctum Showdown grind.Jesse recounts his climb toward Infinite using his trusty Namora deck, while Evan reveals how he hit Infinite in week two with his creatively named “Tom Gordon” closer deck. They discuss the

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26:59

SNAP Material - "Arachnid Anarchy" Review

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/03

In the December 2025 episode of Snap Material, hosts Jesse and Evan return with their signature blend of analysis and humor to dive deep into the Marvel Snap season: Arachnid Anarchy. This episode is packed with strategic insights, firsthand card experiences, and plenty of banter as the duo dissects the latest spider-themed additions to the game.From the disruptive power of Spider-Punk to the high-stakes potential of Man-Spider, Jesse and Evan explore which cards shine, which require finesse, and

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39:01

Unspoken Issues #154 - Pitt #1

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2025/12/01

In this episode of The Unspoken Issues Podcast, Jesse Starcher, Evan Bevins, and Chris Armstrong dig deep into a true 1990s comic cult classic—PITT #1, the breakout creator-owned title from Image Comics and artist Dale Keown. Fueled by fan votes in a recent poll, this episode unpacks why PITT won out over Vanguard and Union, pulling in more than half of the 108 votes, and why this gnarly gray antihero still holds a nostalgic place in the hearts of comic fans decades later.The trio delivers a

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