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Episode 55: Be More Constructive With Your Criticism

This week, the Crusaders get academic! That’s right, on another live podcast from Empire’s Comics Vault, the Cru is joined by Television Criticism professor Dr. Michele Foss-Snowden to talk everything from Star Trek and her childhood, to Jessica Jones and Luke Cage, all the way to serial/cereal killers. Also joining via Skype is Dave H….

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Episode 49: Luke Cage Review

Just in time for the holidays, we sneak you the Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa gift that is the Capeless Crusaders! This week, we are giving you an episode that’s been in the works for a while; it’s our chat on Marvel’s Netflix hit, Luke Cage! We talk his origins, our thoughts on the show, and more! Perfect for…

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BONUS: Special Edition – LIVE From Empire’s Comics Vault

After warding off attacks on the Crusader Castle from Hydra agents, the Crusaders were given refuge by our good friends at Empire’s Comics Vault. Transmitting from the Vault itself, we are reviewing the visual spectacle that is Marvel’s Dr. Strange film. Covering comics we’ve been reading. And new ones you should be checking too! Make…

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Episode 46: (Kinda) LIVE from CrockerCon

Join the Crusaders this week for a live (at the time) podcast with Amy from Cracking the Vault at CrockerCon! Multiple guests join the crew as Jared Konopitski (jaredkonopitski.com), Sir Aaron Carter (vgbstudios.com), Laura Benson (facebook.com/oblivioncomics), and Ben Schwartz (empirescomics.com) all round out a fantastic evening of comics, culture, and art! What inspires Jared’s fantastic…

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Episode 45: Who Wore It Best #2 (YAS Queen)

This week, the Crusaders become fashion police, as we debate who wore it best among some of DC’s finest! Sprinkle in a chat about some of our favorite villains and a whole heaping serving of comic representation talk centered around Marvel’s newest hero Mosaic and you’ve got a full serving of the Capeless Crusaders! Grab…

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Episode 40: Age Of Hydra

For the first time in over a year, Tom aka tall dark not ugly is live in studio! Is it a sign of the “Apocalypse”? A “Rebirth” of the podcast? What the “Hail” is going on here?! Were those lame jokes too obvious? Regardless, this week the Crusaders discuss the two most hotly discussed comics…

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Episode 39: Captain America Civil War

As the great poet Axl Rose once asked, what’s so civil about war anyhow? That’s right, almost a year after the Crusaders first tackled the Civil War comic event, they once again convene to discuss the blockbuster powerhouse cinematic event, Captain America: Civil War. What does this mean for the Marvel cinematic universe? How does…

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Episode 38: Truth? Or Daredevil?

This week, the Crusaders take on Frank Miller’s classic 1993 work, The Man Without Fear! Comparing it to its contemporary Netflix interpretation, as well as dissecting some of their favorite moments from season 2, can they be the force that singlehandedly brought about a Punisher TV series?! The Crusaders also hit on some recent comic…

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Episode 34: Reactions…*gasp*

Back at it this week, the Crusaders take on New York Comic con, and the season premieres of all the comic shows. With Esteves and Tom on FaceTime, the boys break down news, rumors, and dig deep into Marvel’s all new, all different line! Sweet Christmas! They may even talk Star Wars! Be sure to…

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Episode 32: Ultron + Free Comics = !!!

Avengers assemble…soon! This week, the Crusaders talk a little of everything: our favorite moments from Daredevil, our plans to see Avengers Age of Ultron, Free Comic Book Day (oh man!) and lastly, our heart wrenching reading assignment for the week, Grant Morrison’s We3. So much to do! So little time! And there may even be…

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