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Funny Book Forensics

Funny Book Forensics

By: Greg Smith and Dan Schabot
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Join life long friends Dan and Greg as they take a story from the world of comics and dissect it, look at the team that made the story, discuss how the story and art works or doesn't, and give their honest opinions on the story.Legion Ventures 2025 Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
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  • Funny Book Forensics 400 Dupes vs Dupes
    Jul 13 2025

    Greg and Dan review Madrox #5. Madrox against more dupes! The mystery is solved between all of the ads. Another fun episode! Next week Grimbor appears.

    Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley

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    Greg:

    • https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit
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    Dan:

    • https://twitter.com/DanSchabot
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    Partners:

    Project Nerd:

    • https://project-nerd.com/
    • https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/
    • https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog

    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and AEW Experience
    00:22 Shoutouts and Retro Emporium
    02:09 AEW
    02:59 Napoleon Dynamite and Podcast Plans
    03:59 Comic Book Nostalgia
    05:04 Marvel and DC Comics Discussion
    06:48 Legion of Superheroes and Personal Stories
    13:17 Mad Rocks Number Five
    13:53 Advertisements and Disappointments
    24:08 Constantine and Cancer: A Movie About Smoking
    24:39 Stringer's Fate and Basement Drama
    25:00 Advertisements and Stringer's Death
    26:49 Mutant Town New York: Mrs. Campbell's Grief
    27:55 Mrs. Campbell's Fiery Power
    28:33 Eddie and Sheila's Betrayal
    29:10 Rants on Advertisements and Film Noir
    32:44 Sheila's Transformation and Final Battle
    36:49 Jamie Returns to New York
    41:28 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Plans

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    49 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 399 Ditto Me This Ditto Me That
    Jul 5 2025

    Greg and Dan review Madrox #4. Madrox is in deep now! Can he dupe his way into solving the mystery? We also briefly honor Jim Shooter, RIP. Join us for another fun show!

    Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley

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    • https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6
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    Greg:

    • https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit
    • https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit

    Dan:

    • https://twitter.com/DanSchabot
    • https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7

    Partners:

    Project Nerd:

    • https://project-nerd.com/
    • https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/
    • https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog

    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Duplicate Talk
    01:03 The Ditto Misconception
    02:19 Rant on Unlicensed Merchandise
    05:22 Tribute to Jim Shooter
    11:21 Upcoming Projects and Collaborations
    18:06 Mad Rocks Issue #4 Discussion
    32:49 Travel Plans and Comic Book Ads
    33:09 Comic Book Storyline: Jamie's Dilemma
    35:52 Napoleon Dynamite vs. Dodgeball
    37:47 Comic Book Ads and Story Continuation
    40:31 Comic Book Story: Jamie's Absorption
    42:08 Comic Book Ads and Discussions
    44:01 Comic Book Story: Mutant Town
    45:10 Comic Book Ads and Final Thoughts
    57:20 Listener Questions and Comic Book Trivia
    01:03:49 Podcast Wrap-Up and Announcements

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Funny Book Forensics 398 An Existential Discussion
    Jun 30 2025

    Greg and Dan review Madrox #3. Madrox is in a philosophical argument with themself! We also recount our recent adventures at Summercon, including encounters with notable comic creators like Dan Slot, Joelle Jones, and Chris Werner. Join us for another fun show!

    Writer: Peter David; Penciller: Pablo Raimondi; Inker: Andrew Hennessy; Letterer: Vc Cory Petit; Colorist: Brian Reber; Editors: Andy Schmidt and Nicole Wiley

    Order Absolute Zeros

    Subscribe:

    Follow us on social media:

    • https://twitter.com/funnybook4n6
    • https://www.instagram.com/funnybook4n6/
    • https://www.facebook.com/FunnyBookForensics
    • https://bsky.app/profile/funnybookforensics.bsky.social

    Greg:

    • https://twitter.com/ThatAmazingTwit
    • https://www.instagram.com/thatamazingtwit

    Dan:

    • https://twitter.com/DanSchabot
    • https://www.facebook.com/dan.schabot.7

    Partners:

    Project Nerd:

    • https://project-nerd.com/
    • https://www.instagram.com/project.nerd/
    • https://www.facebook.com/ProjectNerdBlog

    Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction and Madrox Discussion
    00:30 AI and Meme Culture
    01:17 Dan's Instagram Journey
    02:15 Wrestling Talk: AEW and Chris Jericho
    12:12 Comic Book Drama: Madrox in Trouble
    28:19 Sheriff Bishop in Mutant Town
    29:05 Madrox' Dilemma
    29:44 Advertisements Galore
    31:47 Jamie and His Duplicates
    36:18 Comic Book Nostalgia
    46:26 Comic Show Recap
    55:24 Final Thoughts and Plugs

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    58 mins

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