Plot Engine

Welcome back to Plot Engine Podcasts. This episode covers the first graphic novel for DeConnick's and De Landro's Image comic series Bitch Planet.  Riley kicks the show of with a discussion of Wonder Woman, with only a little shade thrown by the rest of the panel. Moving from there, topics in this episode cover representation in the series, versions of feminism, patriarchy and capitalism, the realities of Duemila, who would live the longest in Bitch Planet, among others. Rate and review the show were you found it, tell your friends, and contact the show with comments and questions. Plotenginepodcasts@gmail.com The theme as always is "Light Up the Night" by The Protomen.

The show starts with a bang, a machine gun bang, when Alan asks the tough question: who's ready for Far Cry without the sublte racism? Also, it's Claire's birthday!!!! Happy Birthday to you, Claire! Finally, the show covers the 2001 Hughes Brothers adaptation of Moore and Campbell's From Hell. Not everyone thinks it's a successful adaptation, but it does have its strengths. Topics covered include the pacing, structure, massive changes to the women and to Gull, what part of England Johnny Depp's accent is from, and the spiritualization of the story. Next episode we're covering the comic Bitch Planet. Get your issues, wake up, and stay NC 4 LIFE!!!! We will be discussing the first graphic novel collection Extraordinary Machine. Rate and review where you find your podcasts, and tell your friends about us.

Ok, pod fans, this is a tough one to synopsize. Your favorite smarty pants podcasters are here this week to talk about Moore and Campbell's From Hell, the 1989 classic of graphic novels. Frankly, any introduction to a conversation about it would be as laborious and ranging as the book itself. And much like the story of From Hell eviscerates the JTR myth, so too does this conversation, thanks to the insight of Riley, Claire, and Brogan. And just like From Hell, this episode is not the definitive word on the comic, but is instead many words said about it which try to explain one perspective on it.  Topics include themes and goals of the book, misogyny, Campbell's art style, Moore's writing in general, world comics contemporaneous to the release of FH, and if Gull was a character in a D&D campaign. The next episode will cover the 2001 failed adaptation of From Hell by the Hughes Brothers, a film that stars Johnny Depp at his most Deppish. Don't expect this film to get much love from your favorite podcas

Welcome to Plot Engine Podcasts: where the conversation is always heavy, and the Blums are always Gold. In this episode your hosts, Claire and Riley and Brogan and Alan, discuss the 2006 film adaptation of TekkonKinkreet.  The show opens with a spirited conversation about the new trailer for Thor Ragnarok, in which Claire LOSES HER MIND!!!!11!! Also, the styling and artistic palate of Tekkonkinkreet are discussed. Other topics include the multicultural nature of Treasure Town in the film and in the original comic, attempts to represent Matsumoto's art accurately on film, various thoughts on Kiddie Kastle's symbolism, and no one talks about hentai. You can find the show online at plotenginepodcasts@gmail.com Our theme is "Light Up the Night" by the Protomen.

Welcome to the new edition of Plot Engine. This time around we're covering the 2006 adaptation of Taiyo Matsumoto's Tekkonkinkreet. This episode starts off with a bang, or rather a whimsy, when Alan has a podcast about ferrets to share with Riley! Later, Brogan stays he's listening to S-Town, but really, isn't everyone? Topics covered in this episode are themes in the manga, art reading rules (part of a series of conversations), social history and background, many thoughts on video stores, and other important manga/anime. If you like the show, please leave us a rating or a review, and tell your friends during the TRY-POD month. Send all emails to plotenginepodcasts@gmail.com   Our theme this week is the old stand-by, Light Up the Night by the Protomen. Buy all their albums now!

  Welcome to another special episode of Off Topic. In this hour we're talking about the Fraction and Aja run on Hawkeye, which covers Volume 4 of the character's series.   This episode was recorded in the very early hours of the morning, so only Alan is fully awake. Your hosts press on through his unusually chipper attitude and talk about bindi dots in coloring early comics, lots of costuming, "Bro! Seriously, bro!", and story gravity. And just a warning, Alan does rant about the new Netflix series Iron Fist, but if you're being honest, you knew it was coming. Be sure to send us emails to plotenginepodcasts@gmail.com; hate mail to Alan is always appreciated.   Thank you for listening and rating, and remember to share this podcast with your friends. PS: our theme song this week is a cover of "Danger Zone" by The Protomen. Buy all their albums, NAOW!

In this last episode about Locke and Key, your intrepid hosts discuss the final volume of Hill and Rodriguez's masterpiece. In this discussion of Alpha and Omega, you hosts cover such topics as tropes in Hill/King storytelling, the "No, Save Yourselves!!" obligatory valiant stand, the unnecessary escalating bloodshed found in modern horror storytelling, the love some on the panel share for the Power Rangers, and the satisfying nature of predictable storytelling. Our next series will cover the manga Tekkon Kinkreet by Taiyo Matsumoto, as well as the anime inspired by it. Get your volume today. Finally, Brogan finally made his decision for the book he wants the group to discuss. It's FROM HELL, by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell. WOW, this is going to get psychologically geographical!!! Be sure to send us emails to plotenginepodcasts@gmail.com; hate mail to Alan is always appreciated.   Thank you for listening and rating, and remember to share this podcast with your friends. PS: our new theme song is "Light

This special episode of Plot Engine is the first in a series called Off Topic. When your four intrepid and daring hosts can't all be together, those who can will gather and record this alternate show. Like the name suggests, the hosts will start with one topic and quickly run off to another topic. A fun game to play while you listen is to count the number of times Alan tries to bring the conversation around to the main topic. The show for this topic is Weddings in stories, be they prose, tv, or film. The topic was chosen in honor of co-host Brogan's upcoming wedding. CONGRATS BROGAN AND STEPH!!!!!!! You can contact the show at plotenginepodcasts@gmail. Please rate and review the show where you find it. Also, please tell your friends about the show. Next episode the who will return to Locke and Key volume 6. Our next topic will be Tekkon Kinkreet. The topic after that will likely be Ghost in the Shell.

Welcome to the penultimate episode of PE about Locke and Key. Riley and Alan bro out, talking about ferrets and such. Brogan and Claire are insightful and brilliant as always. Also, everyone discusses living in a dystopian novel since January 20th. Please contact the show at plotenginepodcasts@gmail.com and remember to rate us whereever you find your podcasts, and please tell your friends about it.

Welcome to Plot Engine. This 4th episode of our series about Locke and Key covers volume 4, Keys to the Kingdom. Riley starts the show off with a fantastic question, to which Claire offers the best possible answer. Alan spends most of the episode dreaming about wrestling and Die Hard. Brogan is wildly insightful as usual, as are Riley and Claire.  Don't forget that you can contact the show with questions or comments about things we missed at plotenginepodcasts@gmail.com. You can find all of us on Facebook but and if you find the link to our show, please like it. Also, don't forget to rate and review the show on iTunes and Stitcher, and please tell your friends all about it.  The next book we will be discussing is Tekkonkinkreet, by Taiyo Matusmoto, so get your copy now from your local comic book store.

This episode covers the third volume of Locke and Key. It also provides the listener the rare chance to see Brogan suffer a complete breakdown as someone on the show discounts the necessity of the Frodo/Sam story from all of Lord of the Rings. It's Claire, Claire does it, and it's great. Also, Alan and Riley plan their inevitable trip out to see the new Power Rangers movie, horrible though it will be. Contact the show at plotenginepodcasts@gmail.com

This episode covers the second volume of Locke and Key: Head Games.  contact the show at plotenginepodcasts@gmail.com

Welcome to the new Plot Engine Podcast. This episode covers the first volume of hill and Rodriguez's Locke and Key. Contact the show at plotenginepodcasts@gmail.com

This episode of The Word covers the last volume in Ellis and Robertson's masterpiece Transmetropolitan. The episode starts off with a loving gift from Alan to Brogan and Riley, much to Claire's delight. Less is said in this episode about the recent election, but your favorite podcast hosts do still have some thoughts on the matter. As per usual Brogan disagrees with Riley and Alan, and surprisingly Claire, too. Finally, as discussed on the last few shows the name and subject of this podcast are changing again. The name, Plot Engine will stay the same from the next episode forward, but as has been the case, the topic is changing. The next episode will cover Joe Hill's Locke and Key, so get your issues now. Contact the show at plotenginepodcasts@gmail.com

Episode 9 of The Word covers volume 9 of Transmet, called The Cure. This episode begins with your 4 hosts discussing the recent US General Election, their thoughts on it and takeaway. In their discussion of the volume, they talk about the opening bedroom scene with Channon and Spider, of which Brogan and Claire have so many thoughts. Also, the anal hairs of Nazi sex midgets are talked about at length. And finally, Riley asks everyone to be nicer, which coming from a death metal fan who makes his own knives should mean something special. Contact the show at plotenginepodcasts@gmail.com

Welcome to Episode 8, in which your hosts cover the volume Dirge of Transmetropolitan. Alan has some interesting thoughts on what makes this year good, Claire heartily disagrees, Brogan almost says something nice to Riley, and Riley is stunned by these developments. Also, as a quick show not, we're changing topics again soon, and starting a new comic book. In three weeks we will be talking about Joe Hill's Locke and Key. Pick up your copy today at your LCS. Contact the show at plotenginepodcasts@gmail.com

Welcome to another episode of The Word! This episode covers the seventh volume in Transmetropolitan by Warren Ellis and Darick Robertson. Your hosts, Riley and Brogan and Claire and Alan, dig into the book and tell you what makes it work and how to use the comic in your creative writing or literature classes. In the upcoming episodes your hosts will begin discussing Joe Hill's Locke and Key. The change starts in a month or so, and we'll keep you up to date on developments with this new topic. Contact the show at plotenginepodcast@gmail.com

HELLO AND REJOICE, THE WORD HAS RETURNED!  Hello, The Word fans. After a brief and necessary break for midterm grading, your favorite podcast hosts are back to talk about podcasts. We're calling this the start of the second season of The Word.  In this episode, your hosts discuss the sixth volume of Warren Ellis' masterpiece Transmetropolitan. Much is said, Alan shares a weird conspiracy theory out of no where, while Riley, Borgan, and Claire are brilliant as always. Contact the show at preacherpodcastguys@gmail.com 

The title says it all. Your hosts are buried under by student essays. The midterms are almost upon us, and with it comes the first grading winds of grading season. With them come the billows of essays. We're grading currently, but we will be done soon! Next week you can expect a new episode. This week, we beg your indulgence and allow us this short break.

This episode of The Word! covers the fifth volume in the series, Lonely City.  contact the show at preacherpodcastguys@gmail.com