Podcast

Episode 57: Crusaders Interrogated!!!

Have you always wanted to ask the Crusaders those burning questions? Those deep, thought provoking, hard hitting comic book queries? Well this week, join the Crusaders for another live episode from Empire’s Comics Vault! Following a super secret reveal, we take questions from our audience that really get to the core of what the Crusaders…

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Episode 56: TAz1 Vs The Mad Piper

It’s crusader versus crusader on this week’s episode (sort of). The Azorean One and the Mad Piper go head to head for another round of Who Am I? where they try to guess the comic character based on clues provided. Then, a clash of titans (not that titan) as we discuss Nightwing versus Daredevil in…

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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 54: East Bay Comic Con Wrap

This week the Cru looks a little different. Curtis reprises his role in front of the camera, while Amy (Cracking the Vault/TCC production team) rejoins the cast for a wonderful wrap up of East Bay Comic Con. Cosplay! Comics! He-Man? And yes, we also chat about our plans to see Logan (even if we already…

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Episode 53: Live At Empires (Strikes Back)

This week, the Crusaders come to you once again LIVE (at the time) from Empire’s Comics Vault! Joining the guys is Empire’s own Ben Schwartz, to chat about his new small press endeavor and kickstarter for Union St. Choir. David also challenges the Crusaders to a new contest of skill and knowledge, but who will…

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Episode 52: Death of a Lit Fam

This week, the Crusaders tackle the tough discussion of death…only it’s not that tough because we are talking about fictional characters. That’s right, we are having an “In memorial” episode for those characters we lost in 2016, and taking it a step further to discuss the comic deaths that hit us hardest in our lives….

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BONUS: Union St. Choir Kickstarter Interview w/ Ben Schwartz

This week we speak w/ Ben Schwartz, owner of Empires Comics Vault and Bootleg Publication. We discuss the launch of their Kickstarter for the book Union St. Choir and introduce a new, special segment with Ben. Support Bootleg Pub and this new Kickstarter campaign and get more info at bootlegpub.com. Be sure to subscribe and…

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Episode 51: Live at Empires Returns

Join the Crusaders for their first ever LIVE (at the time) podcast with a studio audience from Empire’s Comics Vault! The gents channel Joan Rivers for a classic round of “who wore it best?” while following it up with two “vs.” matches for the ages. You can catch the Crusaders on the first Friday of…

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Episode 50: The Return of Kal-El

This week, the Crusaders celebrate 50! Episodes that is, nobody is that old yet. A full house of Crusaders, along with a certain FaceTom, gather to reminisce about the journey so far, as well as look ahead to the future of the greatest comic related podcast to ever assault your senses! Jokes! Stories! Jayme’s rugged,…

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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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