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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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Source Material #416 - Cobra Commander (2024, Skybound)

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/16

This week, Jesse and Mark kick off a brand-new “What’s on Mark’s Shelf?” trilogy with a deep dive into Cobra Commander from the Energon Universe. Written by Joshua Williamson with art by Andrea Milana, this 2024 miniseries reimagines one of G.I. Joe’s most iconic villains—not as the cartoonish, screeching failure of Saturday mornings past, but as a cold, calculating visionary willing to burn down his own legacy to reshape the future.The story reframes Cobra Commander’s origins within Cobra-La,

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22:09

SNAP Material - Top 5 Skill Cards We'd Like to See

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/09

In this episode of the Snap Material Podcast, Jesse and Evan close out the show with a fun and creative Top Five discussion focused on Marvel Snap’s growing skill card mechanic. The hosts talk about how skill cards currently work in the game and share their thoughts on what makes a great one, from iconic comic moments to memorable character abilities that could translate into exciting gameplay effects. Along the way, they dive into Marvel history, debate how these mechanics might evolve in future

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63:32

Unspoken Issues #160 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:...

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/09

This week on Unspoken Issues, the crew dives headfirst into one of the most brutal, controversial, and stylistically extreme corners of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe: Bodycount. Originally released in 1996 and created by Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley, this Mirage/Image-era miniseries strips away the Saturday morning cartoon sheen and throws Raphael and Casey Jones into a relentless, hyper-violent crime saga that absolutely lives up to its name.Set against a backdrop of barroom brawls,

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21:43

SNAP Material - "X-Men: Origins of Apocalypse" Preview

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/08

In this episode of the Snap Material Podcast, Jesse and Evan preview the upcoming Marvel Snap season X-Men: Origins of Apocalypse and break down the brand-new Objective mechanic. These new cards introduce mid-match goals that unlock powerful effects once completed, adding a fresh strategic layer to deck building. The hosts discuss how these objectives might work in practice, whether the rewards are worth the effort, and which cards could quickly become staples of the new season.The episode explores

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24:29

SNAP Material - Meta and Unlocks February 2026

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/07

In this episode of the Snap Material Podcast, Jesse and Evan break down the latest Marvel Snap season with a look at their newest unlocks, variants, and collection progress. Jesse shares his climb past Collector Level 24,000 and the cards he picked up along the way, while the hosts talk about the strategy behind targeting Series 4 and Series 5 cards, the excitement of variant hunting, and the sometimes chaotic experience of opening new rewards. The conversation also explores how events like Grand

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24:08

SNAP Material - "Guardians Greatest Hits vol. 2" Review

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/07

March is here, and the Snap Material Podcast is diving into a brand-new season of Marvel Snap. Jesse and Evan kick things off by looking back at *Guardians’ Greatest Hits Vol. 2*, mixing strategy talk with comic book trivia and their trademark humor—including a Shakespearean detour into the Ides of March before bringing it all back to the Snap battlefield.The hosts break down the season’s biggest cards and their impact on the meta, from the energy-saving potential of Star-Lord: Master of the Sun to

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41:47

Source Material #415 - Nameless (2015, Image)

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/02

Strap in, because this episode is less “review” and more survival run through one of the most disorienting comics Grant Morrison ever unleashed. Jesse and Mark close out their Morrison trio with Nameless (Image, 2015) — a six-issue blast of cosmic horror, occult symbolism, and reality-slippage that left both hosts asking the same question: what did we just read? Jesse frames the experience with an “explain like I’m five” recap of a mission to stop an Earth-killing asteroid… only for the story to

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55:08

Unspoken Issues #159- X-Nation 2099 #1

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/02/24

In this episode of Unspoken Issues, the crew launches their ambitious year-long “96 Number Ones” experiment — a deep dive into the debut issues that hit comic shelves in 1996. With polls driving the conversation, listeners voted, and the winner is X-Nation 2099 #1. That means it’s time to revisit Marvel’s chrome-covered future and explore one of the more curious late-era entries in the 2099 line.Before diving into Halo City and its cast of mutant misfits, the hosts set the stage with a sweeping look

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15:04

Source Material #414 - Joe the Barbarian (2010, Vertigo)

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/02/16

On this episode, Jesse and Mark head into the attic—and straight into Aqua Lung, the strange, shifting fantasy realm at the heart of Joe the Barbarian (2010). They break down Grant Morrison’s eight-issue story about Joe, a 13-year-old dealing with type 1 diabetes and the grief of losing his father. When Joe’s blood sugar crashes during a stormy afternoon alone, his house becomes a mythic battlefield, complete with prophecies, toy-warriors, and a looming force known as King Death—all while Joe’s

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22:37

SNAP Material - "Guardians Greatest Hits vol. 2" Preview

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/02/10

The Guardians are back, and so are Jesse and Evan, ready to break down all the wild cards, lore tangents, and deck experiments that come with Marvel Snap’s Guardians’ Greatest Hits Vol. 2 season. This installment isn’t just a review — it’s a celebration of creativity, chaos, and saxophones?Kicking things off with Star-Lord: Master of the Sun, the hosts explore energy manipulation and high-Evo synergy before diving into one of the more complex cards of the drop — Magus. From there, it’s a whirlwind

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80:18

Unspoken Issues #158- Deathstroke - "City of Assassins"

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/02/09

Gotham isn’t just dark in this episode — it’s a city of assassins, and Jesse Starcher is joined by Dean Compton and Darry to take on one of the most important early-’90s DC arcs: Deathstroke the Terminator #6–9. The big historical hook? As Dean points out, this storyline marks the first time Batman meets Deathstroke in DC continuity, a moment that echoes all the way into modern games, cartoons, and pop-culture perceptions of Slade as a “Batman villain.”From there, the conversation turns into a

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15:38

SNAP Material - Meta and Unlocks January 2026

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/02/09

The chaos continues in part two of the February 2026 season recap as Jesse and Evan break down their personal card unlocks and dig into the state of the Marvel Snap meta. From deck experimentation to high-voltage hilarity, this episode is packed with practical insights and community gems that make the Snap scene so addictively unpredictable.Jesse kicks things off with his latest collector climb and a string of noteworthy additions — including Dragon Lord, Iron Lad, and Zombie Galacti. Meanwhile,

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29:46

SNAP Material - "Dragons" Review

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/02/08

The dragons have descended — and Jesse and Evan are diving headfirst into Marvel Snap’s “Dragons” season! In this rich, laugh-filled episode, the duo finally catches up after a holiday hiatus and a bout with what Evan affectionately calls the “souvenir virus.” From card nerfs to surprise meta shifts, it’s a complete tour through the February 2026 season that’s packed with surprises, strategies, and Snap-lore.They start strong with a discussion on Shou-Lou the Undying — a power-flipping game-changer

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19:56

Source Material #413 - Happy (2012, Image)

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/02/02

In this episode of Source Material, Jesse and Mark dive headfirst into the surreal, violent, and surprisingly heartfelt world of Grant Morrison and Darick Robertson’s Happy—a four-issue comic that combines noir grit, Christmas horror, and the unlikely guidance of a cheerful blue cartoon horse.What starts as a hitman’s bloody downward spiral becomes a darkly redemptive journey. Nick Sax is a drug-addicted ex-cop with zero interest in saving anyone—until “Happy,” an imaginary flying horse, begs him to

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39:15

Unspoken Issues #157.2- G.I. Joe: A Real American...

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/01/27

"The Battle of Benzheen" concludes, and the body count continues to rise. In this second part of the Unspoken Issues deep dive into GI Joe: A Real American Hero #112–115, hosts Jesse, Dean, and Darry dig into the final act of one of the most sobering and ambitious arcs in GI Joe comic history. What starts as a toy-driven war comic ends up being a stark anti-war narrative that hits harder than expected—even decades later. This episode explores how the creative team, led by Larry Hama, walked the

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28:47

Unspoken Issues #157.1- G.I. Joe: A Real American...

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/01/26

The Unspoken Issues crew returns to the battlefield with a deep dive into GI Joe: A Real American Hero issues #108–111, a storyline remembered for its high stakes, real-world parallels, and shocking casualties. Jesse, Dean, and Darry deliver an unflinching look at one of Larry Hama’s most intense arcs—unofficially dubbed “The Battle of Benzheen.” This isn’t the sanitized world of the Saturday morning cartoon; this is GI Joe at its most mature, complex, and emotional. As the hosts explore the

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21:51

SNAP Material - Meta and Unlocks December 2025

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/01/20

The Snap Material Podcast returns with the second part of their January 2026 breakdown—and it’s loaded with meta insights, unlock recaps, and deck-building war stories. Jesse and Evan dive headfirst into how the Weapon X season shaped the Marvel Snap meta, especially the dominance of destroy decks, the ongoing power of Fastball Special + Adamantium Infusion, and the strategic responses involving Luke Cage, Shadow King, and counter-control tactics.With Jesse hitting a rank of 98, the hosts reflect on

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27:54

SNAP Material - "Weapon X" Review

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/01/19

The Snap Material crew returns for 2026 with a powerful breakdown of December's Weapon X season in Marvel Snap—and this one’s all about destroy, discard, and domination. Jesse and Evan bring their trademark mix of analysis and banter to dissect the season’s standout cards, from the evolving role of Weapon X Wolverine to the near-game-breaking synergy between Fastball Special and Adamantium Infusion. If you’ve ever seen your 10-power Black Panther resurrect as a 40-power juggernaut, you know the

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18:07

Source Material #412 - Multiple Man (Marvel, 2018)

The Source Material Comics Podcast ·

2026/01/19

In this mind-bending episode of The Source Material Comics Podcast, Jesse Starcher and Mark Radulich unravel the chaos that is Matthew Rosenberg’s Multiple Man (2018), a five-issue rollercoaster of clones, time travel, dystopian futures, and the sheer absurdity that only Jamie Madrox can deliver.Presumed dead, Jamie reemerges in a secret lab beneath the X-Mansion—and things go off the rails almost immediately. With his body decomposing and his options dwindling, Jamie steals a time device from

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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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