Waiting on the Trade
Patrick Fitzgerald-Fleck and Matt Ledger
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Waiting on the Trade is a monthly comics book club for people who can't keep up with monthly comics. Join Pat, Matt, and each month's guest host as they discuss some of their favorite trade paperbacks and graphic novels.
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Apr 3, 2022
How to Find Good Comics
In this special episode, guest host Simon Payne helps us answer a question that most fledgling comics readers have: How do you find good comics? We list great recommendation resources and ways to purchase (or borrow) comics and graphic novels.
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Mar 14, 2022
DIE Vol. 4
In this episode, guest host Jonathan Gurney gets railroaded by a stubborn DM, as we discuss the final volume of Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans, Clayton Cowles, Rian Hughes, and Chrissy Williams's DIE.
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Feb 22, 2022
The Sandman: Fables and Reflections
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we're discussing Neil Gaiman and co.'s original run on The Sandman. In this episode, we've each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of Volume Six: Fables and Reflections.
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Feb 6, 2022
Original Sin
In this episode, guest host Tyler Marifke unearths one of Marvel's darkest secrets, as we discuss Jason Aaron, Mike Deodato Jr., Chris Eliopoulos, Frank Martin, and co.'s Original Sin.
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Jan 2, 2022
Archie Vs. Predator
In this episode, guest host Melissa from The SJW Comic Book Club brings us one of her faves, as we discuss Alex de Campi, Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Jason Millet, John Workman, and co.'s Archie Vs. Predator.
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Dec 22, 2021
The Sandman: A Game of You
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we're discussing Neil Gaiman and co.'s original run on The Sandman. In this episode, we've each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of Volume Five: A Game of You.
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Dec 5, 2021
Saga Vol. 6
In this episode, guest host Kathryn Prince speaks our language, as we discuss Fiona Staples, Fonografiks, and Brian K. Vaughan's Saga.
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Nov 16, 2021
The Sandman: Season of Mists
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we're discussing Neil Gaiman and co.'s original run on The Sandman. In this episode, we've each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of Volume Four: Season of Mists.
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Nov 7, 2021
X-Men: Worst X-Man Ever
In this episode, guest host Monte Nelson begins our crossover with The SJW Comic Book Club podcast, as we discuss Max Bemis and Michael Walsh's X-Men: Worst X-Man Ever.
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Oct 18, 2021
The Sandman: Dream Country
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we're discussing Neil Gaiman and co.'s original run on The Sandman. In this episode, we've each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of Volume Three: Dream Country.
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Oct 3, 2021
Usagi Yojimbo: Grasscutter
In this episode, guest host Callum Smith helps us power through some prologues, as we discuss Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo: Grasscutter.
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Sep 24, 2021
The Sandman: The Doll’s House
Welcome back to Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we're discussing Neil Gaiman and co.'s original run on The Sandman. In this episode, we've each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of Volume Two: The Doll's House.
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Sep 5, 2021
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Vol. 1
In this episode, guest host Bryce Manning joins us to talk sexuality and superpowers, as we discuss the first volume of Yuu Toyota's Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
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Aug 1, 2021
The Sandman: Preludes & Nocturnes
Welcome to the debut episode of Waiting on the Trade: The Dream Journal, a miniseries in which we're discussing Neil Gaiman and co.'s original run on The Sandman. In this episode, we've each brought a discussion question prompted by our read of Volume One: Preludes & Nocturnes.
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Jul 4, 2021
The Private Eye
In this episode, we expose guest host Jonathan Gurney's search history, as we discuss Brian K. Vaughan, Marcos Martin, and Muntsa Vicente's The Private Eye.
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Jun 6, 2021
Hitman Vol. 1: A Rage in Arkham
In this episode, guest host Kathryn Prince takes us back to the 1990s, as we discuss Garth Ennis, John McCrea, Willie Schubert, Carla Feeny, and co.'s Hitman: A Rage in Arkham.
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May 2, 2021
They Called Us Enemy
In this episode, guest host Bryce Manning helps us examine current events, U.S history, and the connections between the two, as we discuss George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, and Harmony Becker's They Called Us Enemy.
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Apr 5, 2021
Codename: Sailor V Vol. 1
In this episode, guest host Suzanne Payne helps us dive into the world of the Sailor Scouts, as we discuss Naoko Takeuchi's Codename: Sailor V.
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Mar 7, 2021
Pulp
In this episode, guest host Simon Payne considers creators, capitalism, courage, and cowardice, as we discuss Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, and co.'s Pulp.
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Feb 7, 2021
Doctor Strange: The Way of the Weird
In this episode, guest host Tyler Marifke practices some everyday magic, as we discuss Jason Aaron, Chris Bachalo, and co.'s Doctor Strange: The Way of the Weird.
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Jan 3, 2021
The Sandman: Endless Nights
In this episode, Pat indulges my proclivity for power ranking, as we discuss Neil Gaiman and his many artistic collaborators' The Sandman: Endless Nights.
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Dec 6, 2020
Geis: A Matter of Life and Death
In this episode, guest host Callum Smith gives the gift of great comics, as we discuss Alexis Deacon's Geis: A Matter of Life and Death.
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Nov 1, 2020
Atomic Robo and Other Strangeness
In this episode, guest host Kat Prince does weird science, as we discuss Brian Clevinger, Scott Wegener, and co.'s Atomic Robo and Other Strangeness.
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Oct 4, 2020
Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In this episode, guest host Tyler Marifke crosses universes, as we discuss James Tynion IV, Freddie E Williams II, and co.'s Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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Sep 6, 2020
Fables Vol. 1: Legends in Exile
In this episode, guest host Suzanne Payne is a princess who learns to drop an F-bomb, as we discuss Bill Willingham, Lan Medina, and co.'s Fables Vol. 1: Legends in Exile.
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Aug 2, 2020
Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys: The Big Lie
In this episode, guest host Jonathan Gurney introduces us to the shockingly wild world of pre-packaged young adult fiction, as we discuss Anthony Del Col, Werther Dell'Edera, and co.'s Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys: The Big Lie.
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Jun 7, 2020
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Beats Up the Marvel Universe
In this episode, guest host Simon Payne helps us eat nuts and kick butts, as we discuss Ryan North, Erica Henderson, and co.'s The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Beats Up the Marvel Universe.
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May 3, 2020
The One Hundred Nights of Hero
In this episode, we explore ambiguous endings and the power of stories, as we discuss Isabel Greenberg's The One Hundred Nights of Hero.
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Apr 5, 2020
The Green Lantern Vol. 1
In this episode, we set ourselves afloat in an emerald sea of sci-fi nonsense, as we discuss Grant Morrison, Liam Sharp, and co.'s The Green Lantern Vol. 1.
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Mar 1, 2020
Barrier
In this episode, guest host Kathryn Prince talks about the one and only time she got hyped for weekly comics, as we discuss Brian K. Vaughan, Marcos Martin, and Muntsa Vicente's Barrier.
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Feb 2, 2020
Ghost Rider: The Last Stand
In this episode, guest host Tyler Marifke pours one out for Johnny Blaze, as we discuss Jason Aaron, Tan Eng Huat, Roland Boschi, José Villarrubia, and Dan Brown's Ghost Rider: The Last Stand.
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Jan 5, 2020
X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills
In this episode, guest host Bryce Manning gets real with us, as we discuss Chris Claremont and Brent Anderson's X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills.
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Dec 1, 2019
Blackbird Vol. 1
In this episode, guest host Suzanne Payne judges a book by its cover, as we talk about Sam Humphries, Jen Bartel, and co.'s Blackbird Vol. 1.
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Nov 3, 2019
Superman/Batman: Supergirl
In this episode, guest host Mike Drew returns to crack Gotham City's #Blimpgate conspiracy wide open, as we talk about Jeph Loeb, Michael Turner, and Peter Steigerwald's Superman/Batman: Supergirl.
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Oct 6, 2019
Batman: Hush
In this episode, guest host Mike Drew helps us figure out whether it's more important for a comic to be cool or good, as we talk about Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams's Batman: Hush.
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Sep 1, 2019
Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku Vol. 1
In this episode, guest host Bryce Manning joins us for a discussion of the print-based entertainment culture, as we talk about Fujita's Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Vol. 1.
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Aug 4, 2019
DIE Vol. 1
In this episode, guest host Jonathan Gurney gets sucked into the emo roleplaying adventure that is our podcast, as we discuss Kieron Gillen, Stephanie Hans, and Clayton Cowles's Die Vol. 1.
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Jul 7, 2019
Green Lantern: Circle of Fire
In this episode, guest host Simon Payne takes us on a tour of the early-2000s DC Universe, as we discuss Green Lantern: Circle of Fire.
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Jun 2, 2019
My Love Story!! Vol. 1
In this episode, guest host Callum Smith asks "What Would Takeo Do?," as we discuss My Love Story!! Vol. 1.
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May 5, 2019
Hawkeye: Little Hits
In this episode, guest host Tyler Marifke makes pizza his business, as we discuss Marvel's Hawkeye: Little Hits.
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Apr 7, 2019
Seconds
In this episode, guest host Kathryn Prince takes a look back at her far-gone youth, as we discuss Bryan Lee O'Malley's Seconds.
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Mar 3, 2019
All-Star Superman
In this episode, Matt and Pat blaspheme just a little, as they take a look at Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, and Jamie Grant's All-Star Superman.
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Feb 24, 2019
The Fantastic Origin
Welcome to Waiting on the Trade, a monthly comics book club for people who don't have time for monthly comics! In this intro, hosts Matt and Pat explain what this podcast is all about, talk about their first and favorite comics, and tease what’s coming up next.
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