Punisher: Body Count

They said even God himself would not know what to do with over 75 episodes on the Punisher, but we did it, so consequences be darned. To celebrate, Arch Stanton is back on as guest co-host, which brings up the average IQ of the show far more than we'd like to admit. Also, this is a long episode! To those that appreciate that, you're welcome. To those that don't like that, please check the time markers below. Introduction - Arch has a special announcement regarding his family, and I talk about my recent participation in Dagohir, which is a form of LARPing without all the roleplaying. [18:16] News - I give a correction on Chuck Dixon's tenure as a Punisher, and we have some cool news regarding Garth Ennis. In short, he knows who we are and the Punisher prequel series with Parlov's art is coming out soon. It is called The Platoon. We also "welcome back" Frankencastle with the new Secret Wars event Marvel is announcing for this summer. The fun starts in Battleworld #1. We also announce our Thunderbolts contest wi

Don't worry about those first five seconds. I love this show, I was just being a grump. Introduction - Hello friend, have you heard of our show Dane and Jake Get Classy? We are still making episodes and you should check it out. Also we get medical update from one of the co-hosts.  [12:40] News - We bust out some upcoming appearances and Punisher homage covers for upcoming Marvel comics, and we touch on the reboots Marvel is doing these days and how they could affect the Punisher. We also talk about the awesome modeling artwork some of our listeners have done, and also watch the Daredevil trailer.  [43:47] Mail Call - We answer questions on Microchip, being captured, and get a Netflix recommendation.  [59:04] Bullet Points - Punisher has a special guest appearance in Wolverines #3, and an unwelcome appearance by the series that-shall-not-be-named. Punisher #15 [1:31:00] Flashbacks - We wrap up the Carlos Cruz saga with the final parts of the "Countdown" arc, which includes Punisher: War Journal 79, Punisher: W

Welcome to 2015.  Introduction - Jake and I catch up on gaming and Christmas celebrations. Also, I have a special announcement that goes no where. [13:40] News - We are a little light on news, but we have a new contest! All you need to do is give us a 1-2 paragraph elevator pitch on how you would make Thunderbolts a worse series than it was. You will be rewarded with equally horrible comics! Email us at punisherbodycount@gmail.com with your creativity. [24:00] Mail Call - We figure out Frank's intelligence and go into a bunch of movie tangents [50:40] Bullet Points - We celebrate Spider-Man 2099 #7 because it has Future Punisher Jake Gallows in it! It's pretty great, but we give suggestions on how it could have been more radical . Punisher #14 looks to have been a troubled work, and Jake and I get into why we think so.  [1:29:55] Flashbacks - We continue the Carlos Cruz craziness with Punisher v2 #100-103. With special guest appearance with Bullseye. [2:01:50] Discharge Papers - Jake remembers Bernie Mac and

Let us come together to appreciate the finest literature mankind has to offer: Punisher fan fiction. Not only do we pick a top-notch selection of sent-in fan fics to discuss, and one of them was turned into a radio play! We're really excited about this episode.  Introduction - Jake and I discuss our holiday plans. [23:08] Mail Call - We answer some mail from newpunisherfan1, [34:30] Gift Exchange - Jake and I continue our annual tradition of exchanging gifts. [44:15] GCRN Segment - Jake and I discuss the best and the worst the Punisher franchise had to offer for 2014. [54:57] Punisher Fan Fiction Holiday Extravaganza - For this episode, Jake and I are celebrating the world of Punisher fan fiction. Here is the selection for today: "Special Delivery" by Blakkstone.  "Killer's Crossing" by Blakkstone.  "Victims" by Blakkstone. "Punisher vs Predator: Blood Summer" by enRAGEd. "The Punisher: Fatal Blow" by Jacob S.  "Untitled" by Jacob Campbell. [2:04:55] P:BC Radio Play - We are proud to announce"Punisher: War

It's Christmas, but who cares! We must hurry if we're to catch the Punisher hype train! Introduction - Jake talks about his birthday celebration, and I talk about my Black Friday ordeal. [12:16] News - We review a recent Nathan Edmonson interview, and then we have a lengthy discussion over the new Terminator and Star Wars movie trailers. [39:21] Mail Call - We have a voice mail from Wyatt, talk about Punisher and credible crossovers, and then talk about a kinder, more sociable, Frank. [50:54] Bullet Points - We talk about Punisher #12 and #13. Get hyped for Frank's upcoming war against the Dos Soles gang, and then take a stop into Black Ops town. We also talk for a few minutes on the Punisher's appearance in The Superior Foes of Spider-Man #16 and #17, which is a very fun series that you should get when it comes out in trade paperback. [1:19:31] Flashbacks - Frank teams up with a Scottish ghost in the 1991 prestige book, Blood on the Moors. Pull up those haggis leftovers and strap in. [1:49:16] Discharge Pape

Let's have some chuckles and get ready for the end of Thunderbolts and the beginning of a new Christmas tradition, which is announced in the news section! Introduction - Jake gives some insights on how to leave a job with grace, and I talk about how my father ruined Halloween. [19:49] News - We pat ourselves on the back with some Facebook numbers, talk about some news on the upcoming Daredevil tv show, and also discuss the upcoming cancellation and imminent revival of the Punisher comic. Also at the end: A new Christmas event, involving YOUR artwork! [37:00] Mail Call - We have a voice mail from Wyatt, talk about Punisher and credible crossovers, and then talk about a kinder, more sociable, Frank. [53:15] Bullet Points - We talk about Thunderbolts #32. It's over. It's finally over. [1:09:50] Flashbacks - We begin the Carlos Cruz Saga in earnest, with Punisher v2 #97-99. [1:44:50] Discharge Papers - Jake recommends you watch the Van Damme movie Six Bullets on Netflix and I recommend you give CW's The Flash a s

Crack open a pumpkin spiced beer and listen while you rake the leaves, friend. It's time more Punisher: Body Count. Introduction - Jake and I catch up on board games and tales of darkness at the local Olive Garden. [13:36] News - We clear up the Punisher #11 variant cover information, reveal Punisher: End of Days, and then go into a small debate about the cosplayers and conventions controversy.  [32:37] Mail Call - Voice mails, punisher writer for the definitive run, how much is Frank's crusade is helping his emotional state, the age issue, how the tone of Punisher stories have changed over time [1:10:08] Bullet Points - We discuss the weird dialogue choices made in Thunderbolts #31. Thankfully we have Edmonson and Gerard's Punisher #11, where many plot threads pay off and the hype train builds steam with an appearance of an old ally!  [1:51:46] Flashbacks - In honor of the greenlit Deadpool movie, we looked back on Deadpool #54 and #55, which was a cross-over story with the Marvel Knights Punisher! [2:19:00]

It's the Steve Grant interview, everybody! The Punisher may have first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #129, but it was Steve Grant and artist Mike Zeck that made the character who he is today with the 19836 mini-series Circle of Blood. Steve let's us in on his early influences, his start at the house of ideas, and how he and his team moved the Punisher from C-list bit player to the vigilante household name he is today.  Also included: Questions about the pope, 2 Guns talk, a professional telling Jake why movie are different from comics, and the co-hosts making fools of themselves.

It is the eve of our interview with Steve Grant, so Jake and I whittle away the wait with a brand new episode. Introduction - Jake talks about a potential new player for his board games and I talk about my new favorite guest appearance on the Hunnic Outcast Podcast, with Jeremy and Wyatt! News - We talk about new Punisher-style police equipment and some comments Garth Ennis made at a recent convention panel. Mail Call - We catch up on some listener mail and then re-enact a dramatic moment from the fan page. Bullet Points - The nightmare continues with the breakup of a relationship no one asked for in Thunderbolts #30. We also wrap up the latest Marvel mega event with the pretty dang good Original Sin #8. Punisher #10 picks up the pace as well and Jake and I get hyped.    Flashbacks - In honor of Steve Grant's upcoming appearance, we look back on Punisher v2 #80, in which a bank robber has the unfortunate luck of keeping running into Frank. Discharge Papers - Jake saw Expendables 3 and goes against the tide by

Enjoy Labor Day with some new P:BC! Our first segments were quite lengthy, so check out the time stamps if you want to skip around. Introduction - Jake and I talk about our time at Gencon and our trip to the shooting range. [27:05] News  -We talk about the newly announce Mack Bolan movie, and set the record straight on the Punisher TV series news. Also, there was a dumb variant cover Marvel released so we talk about that too. [54:05] Mail Call - We revisit the "Vietnam problem" and get a voicemail from Blackstone. [1:12:02] Bullet Points - We go further into the lazy madness that is Thunderbolts #29. Punisher crossed over with Black Widow in Punisher #9, and it was an overall fun ride.  Original Sin #7 is out as well, so we talk about that.. [1:57:50] Flashbacks - By request, we cover the 1991 comics Guardians of the Galaxy #18-20. It's a weird one! [2:17:55] Discharge Papers - Jake recommends Arnold Schwarzengger's Sabotage movie, and I talk up new Cinemax series The Knick.

Before the heat stroke sets in, let's enjoy another fun episode of Punisher talk. Introduction - Jake talks about living like a caveman and eating like a king, and I bring up a tale of trickery from my dad. News  -Man, so much news. We watch the much-discussed Punisher vs. Red Hood fan film, and also talk about a possible actor pick for future Punisher films/tv shows. We also go in a slightly different direction with the female Thor/Dead Archie announcements. We also announce the winner of the Punisher Bend Em's figurine.  Mail Call - We discuss how much of a tin-foil theory a fan has about Punisher: Born, and also talk about Frank's connection/hatred of Magneto.  Bullet Points - We cover the now cancelled Thunderbolts #28 as our rage simmers to embers. We also discuss Original Sin #6. Flashbacks - We unearth an unpublished Chuck Dixon story called "Sauria," where Frank plays God mode in The Savage Land. Discharge Papers - Jake recommends Arnold Schwarzengger's autobiography Total Recall, and I talk up the su

So hey how ya doin'? Introduction - Jake and I recount our summer reunion/vacations, and I talk about a special celebrity I met! News  -There's a new contest we're running! Click here for rules and instructions! Remember, you need to tell us the individual sales for Thunderbolts #27 and Punisher #6. Also, this mayor is crazy! Finally, click here to check out that unreleased Chuck Dixon Punisher story. Mail Call - We answer questions from newpunisherfan1 and Ivo Santos. Bullet Points - We cover the Thunderbolts #26, with Ben Acker and Ben Blacker as the new writers! We then go deeper into the conspiracy with Original Sin #4 and 5, and top things out with Punisher #7 and 8.  Flashbacks - Happy belated 4th of July, we're covering Punisher: War Journal #1 (vol. 2). It's the one where Frank and Bucky get into a fight over who like Captain America more, and it's also the one where I go into violent flashbacks about the series.. Discharge Papers - So how about the mysterious Original Writer behind the re-release Mir

I need to keep this stuff sparse today. As mentioned in the intro, I have guests over right now, and it's quite relevant to the show! Introduction - Jake and I discuss our summer plans, such as him and his family coming to my town! News  - The Kingpin character has been cast in the upcoming Daredevil TV series. Mail Call - We go in-depth on your recommendations and questions! Bullet Points - We cover Thunderbolts #26, Original Sin #2 and 3, and Punisher #5. Solid comics, go buy them! Flashbacks - We cover a smorgasbord of stories in Punisher #30 (vol. 1). It's Frank going up a serial killer who runs a museum. It's a quiet classic. Discharge Papers - Jake recommends you go check out the show Video Game High School made by the RocketJump guys. I watched this show on Jake's recommendation and I'm backing it too. I recommend you check out the artist Anais Mitchell, but just to clarify, the song I mentioned and played is called "The Brightness" from the album of the same name.

Introduction - I talk about a King Kong-themed séance I attended and shows off his handy-man side by discussing a new gaming table he's making from scratch. News  - The army is creating a new high-tech gun nicknamed "The Punisher!"  Jake and I then play "guess the comics sales" for Thunderbolts and Punisher, and then we go over the specifics of the upcoming Punisher/Black Widow crossover. Mail Call - We answer your incredibly pessimistic mail! Bullet Points - We cover Original Sin #1 and Punisher #5. Solid comics, go buy them! Flashbacks - We cover a smorgasbord of stories in Punisher Annual #3 (vol. 1). There's kung fu fighting, trips to Hell, and libertarian conspiracy theories. Good times. Discharge Papers - Jake has some tv recommendations for you and I have some old school monster movies you should check out. I was also a guest on episode 3 of Jeremy Fein's Hunnic Outcast podcast where we had a hilarious time discussing the original Godzilla movie and comparing it to the American '98 movie. Friend of the

Jake and I were sleep-deprived while doing this, so prepare for a steady stream of mild anger at everything!  Introduction - Jake talks about his busy schedule and I'm right there with him (except for some vidya game sessions). News  - We cover the recent death of 2004 Punisher actor John Pinette dying, do some podcast deck clearing, and also talk about Wolverine dying soon. Mail Call - We answer important questions about color coordination and the greatest generation. Bullet Points - We cover Age of Ultron What If #3 and #4 and Thunderbolts #25. They're okay. Flashbacks - We cover Punisher 2099 #7-9. These are radical to the maxxx!!1!  Discharge Papers - Jake and I like Captain America 2 and Hardcore History. You should check that stuff out! Post-Credits - I went to the Record This subreddit and asked the talented people there to do a silly reading of the Long, Cold, Dark monologue. In the end, I went with Jamison Ward's hilarious contribution, but you should check out everyone else's as well!

Introduction - Jake is working hard and a sweet new van has entered out lives. News  - We announce the winner of the t-shirt contest! Afterwards, I talk about my recent guest appearance on The Pull Bag: After Dark! We talked about comic book character deaths. Check it out! Also, here's that cool cosplay article were talking about! Mail Call - We answer questions about 'roids and show how this show has a dark side. Bullet Points - We cover Thunderbolts #24 and Punisher #4. We had some fun, but we also let off some steam about the format of how these comics are coming out. They are fine comics on their own, but they aren't great for podcasting, as we will explain. Flashbacks - We look back on the 2006 issue The New Avengers: Letters Home, which was special-made for those serving in America's military. Can Captain America, Ghost Rider, Silver Surfer, and The Punisher save the stolen emails of our servicemen and women?! Discharge Papers - Jake talks about his daughter is in love with the show Cosmos, and how he's

Introduction - Jake and I talk about how tiiiiired we are, but so happy with how Indiana Comicon worked out. News  - We talk about the new creative team on Thunderbolts and oh hey we got interviewed! Mail Call - We struggle with our tiredness as we answer your intelligent questions. Bullet Points - We cover Thunderbolts #23 and say goodbye to the sweet prince that was Venom.  Dane and Jake Go to the Movies - Jake and I discuss Avengers Confidential: Black Widow/Punisher. Be amazed at how great Frank is! Be simply okay with the voice acting! Be enraged at the Elihas character! Flashbacks - In Punisher #52, we have Frank going after a baby-napper. The letters page is pretty great. Discharge Papers - Jake recommends some music, I recommend some Nutmeg, and then we have a discussion over the "NOT MY X" phrasing used in fan circles.

Introduction - Jake gives some vital information about Indiana Comicon and I fight the nihilism off from my cleaning lady. News  - Charles Soule has a big announcement concerning Thunderbolts and we give updates about the Indiana Comicon meetup and how the shirts are selling. Mail Call - We answer three pieces of mail from our listeners. Bullet Points - We cover Thunderbolts #22 and Punisher #3. Elektro is powerful but easily distracted! Flashbacks - We cover the Intruder original graphic novel from a powerhouse crew: Mike Baron, Bill Reinhold, and Carl Potts. This was recommended to us by Arch Stanton and it became a favorite. Discharge Papers - Jake recommends some board games and I talk about the new Shadowrun Returns DLC before I lose my mind.

Introduction - Jake brags about his sweet HSA plan and I talk about a traffic altercation. Jake also talks about some bonding time with his daughter by preparing for the apocalypse. News  - I give a minor update on the letter writing campaign the listeners and I have been doing to get us recognition in the new Punisher comic. Remember, their email address is mheroes@marvel.com, and you need to say it's fit to print to see it in the comic. I also talk about upcoming Punisher comics and appearances. We also plugged Blackstone's original story, "The Sentencer: Detroit Deathtrap." He's written some acclaimed Punisher and Executioner fanfiction, so give it a look. This bit of news gave us an idea to do a future show on Punisher fanfiction and fan art. We want the good, the bad, and the straight up weird, so please email us or post on the facebook fan page to contribute!  We wrap things up with a dialogue on the newly announced Fantastic Four reboot. Fascinating stuff. Big Announcement - We got t-shirts now! Click

In Soviet Russia, podcast plays you or something. Let's get this started. Introduction - Jake and is avoiding his plague-ridden daughter, and I talk about the drugs I bought from the internet. News - I bring up upcoming releases, Marvel's new animated film staring Punisher and Black Widow, and our nomination into the Geekcast Radio Awards. Click here to vote for us! We also bring you some Preacher news about it coming to AMC, America's growing nerd mecca.  Mail Call - Jake and I talk about our creative dream teams, reference covers, HALO jumps, practicing between kills, and language fluency. Bullet Points - We cover Superior Spider-Man Team-Up #9, where Frank and Daredevil team up with Spider-Man to keep them minions in check. Also Thunderbolts #21 exists, and we gathered some phonecalls that may signal some bad times for the series. And hey, Punisher #1! Our opinion? Edmonson and Gerads have saved comics. You will also hear my plan to get the show onto the letter page. Flashbacks - We read Chuck Dixon and Jo