The Novice And Frank : A Comic Book Podcast

The Novice And Frank Present A Comic Book Podcast. A comic book novice (Amanda Barnes) and seasoned expert (Frank Moran) discuss what's new (and classic!) in comics and media with special guests. New episodes published weekly!

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Update frequency: every 11 days
Average duration: 65 minutes
Episodes: 40
Years Active: 2016 - 2018

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Issue 20 - Happy 20th! 2016 Recap

Happy Death of 2016! Amanda and Frank celebrate their 20th podcast and recap the year, discussing famous twitter accounts, millenials, and their 2017 Comic Book Resolutions.

Agree? Disagree? Have…

01:10:28 | Wed 18 Jan 2017

Issue 19 - X-Factor #84-89 by Peter David

On a fan recommendation, Amanda and Frank discuss part of Peter David's first X-Factor run and bid farewell to 2016.

Other topics of discussion include image manipulators, body hair, and what their …

00:57:41 | Wed 11 Jan 2017

Issue 18 - Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross

Amanda and Frank discuss Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross, based on a suggestion from a fellow podcast host.

They also recap their Thanksgivings, discuss recent Disney films and Amanda apol…

00:46:43 | Wed 14 Dec 2016

Issue 17 - Comics Economics

Amanda and Frank discuss the economy of new comic book day. Do you shop digital or in-store? What are you looking for? And, how much is too much to spend on a single issue?

Issue 16 - Dr. Strange (Film vs. Comics) and Meeting Celebrities

Amanda and Frank have VERY different experiences when they meet writer Grant Morrison before recording this podcast. The hosts then compare the new Dr. Strange film with books Dr. Strange: The Oath …

01:07:14 | Wed 30 Nov 2016

Issue 15 - “The Walking Dead” Negan Arc

SPOILER ALERT! Amanda and Frank compare and contrast television's Negan arc of "The Walking Dead" with the "Nothing to Fear" story arc in the comic books. The two hosts have very different opinions…

01:03:52 | Wed 16 Nov 2016

Issue 14 With Writers of "Deadpool: Too Soon?" and "Pathfinder: Worldscape"

Amanda and Frank get to sit down with two special industry guests to discuss their BRAND NEW releases! Joshua Corin, the writer of Deadpool: Too Soon? and Erik Mona, the writer and publisher of Pa…

00:47:21 | Wed 26 Oct 2016

Issue 13 - “Umbrella Academy” and Tangents

Amanda and Frank discuss Umbrella Academy by musician Gerard Way. When Frank goes off on a Flash tangent, Sound Engineer Trevor gets in on the action. Amanda goes off on a tangent of her own, takin…

01:01:42 | Wed 19 Oct 2016

Issue 12 - “The Sheriff Of Babylon” by Tom King

Mystery book The Sheriff of Babylon is discussed by hosts Amanda and Frank. They also discuss depictions of war in comics, and argue about the correct pronunciation of artist Mitch Gerad's last name…

00:44:30 | Wed 12 Oct 2016

Issue 11 - "The Sandman" by Neil Gaiman

The hosts discuss the award-winning series The Sandman, focusing specifically on "Master of Dreams." Other topics include Vertigo history, mythology, and great cosplay ideas for the Halloween season…

00:52:34 | Thu 06 Oct 2016

Issue 10 - Cover Talk

Amanda and Frank go back to basics with discussions about variant covers, great comic book shops, and what makes a Playboy model a Playmate.

Agree? Disagree? Have a recommendation? Tweet to us …

00:48:10 | Thu 29 Sep 2016

Issue 9 - “Velvet”

On this week's episode, hosts Amanda and Frank have an in-depth discussion about "Velvet" by Ed Brubaker. Also on the table are James Bond, strong female protagonists and henchmen.

Agree? Disa…

00:45:59 | Wed 14 Sep 2016

Issue 8 - “Batman: Knightfall”

On this week's episode, hosts Amanda and Frank discuss Volume 1 of "Batman: Knightfall." Listen for talks regarding the Bane origin story, bad voice impressions, and why you should always make sure…

00:55:52 | Wed 07 Sep 2016

Issue 7 - SUICIDE SQUAD Film Discussion Pt. 2

Frank has finally seen the Suicide Squad film, and has some thoughts. Will he agree with Amanda's feedback from last time? They also delve into the history of the Suicide Squad by looking at the 19…

00:56:30 | Thu 01 Sep 2016

Issue 6 - SUICIDE SQUAD Film Discussion Pt. 1

The tables turn when the Novice sees the "Suicide Squad" film, and Frank does not. They delve into the comic history of the characters, discuss the challenge of making the modern superhero film, and…

00:55:55 | Fri 05 Aug 2016

Issue 5 - "Justice League Crossover" and "Ex Machina"

The hosts tackle the Justice League crossover issues, and Frank keeps Amanda from getting overwhelmed. Other topics include "Ex Machina!"

00:51:42 | Fri 05 Aug 2016

Issue 4 With Mike Kalinowski

Welcome to The Novice And Frank: A Comic Book Podcast!

Mike Kalinowski ("DC Movie News," "Castle," "The Young And The Restless,") joins the hosts to discuss all things DC Rebirth!

01:12:13 | Fri 05 Aug 2016

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