Episode 341 – Let’s Talk About … Rap Beef
This week Lady J and Eric Anthony discuss the recent rap beef and competitive rivalry between the “Big 3”, Kendrick Lamar, Drake and the apologetic J.Cole.
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Episode 340 – Let’s talk about X-Men 97…
This week, Eric and Lady J check out “X-Men 97”, the most recent dose of 90’s cartoon nostalgia, now streaming on Disney+. Without being too s...
Episode 339 – The Seinfeld Chronicles: “The Busboy”
We’re back in business baby! A new Seinfeld Chronicles kicks off a new year of podcasts, as this time, Shane Heron and Eric Anthony discuss “The Bus...
Episode 333 – AEW/NJPW “Forbidden Door”
This week, musician and comic creator, Shawn Daley visits the Cave to chat with Eric about the recent AEW/NJPW pay per view event, “Forbidden Door”,...
Episode 326 – Seinfeld Chronicles: S2 E1&2
Shane and Eric return to kick off a new season on their journey through the Seinfeld Chronicles. This week we discuss annoying yet sexy girlfriends in “Th...
Episode 324 – The Jamaica Tapes pt 2: Demolition Man, Skynet and Matrix
While sipping on gin and tonics and staring at the ocean, Daph J and Eric contemplate the future and decide which classic 90’s sci fi action films seem th...
Episode 323 – Jamaica Tapes pt1: Silver Surfers and Sopranos
As has been their tradition, Daph and Eric brought their mics to the beach, this time in sunny Jamaica and recorded a series of episodes. In part one of the Jam...
Episode 320 – From “The Matrix” to Chris Rock
This week, Eric and Daph debate what skills they would want to “matrix” upload into their brains, discuss Pedro Pascals freshness, and reveal what t...
Episode 319 – James Gunn DC Universe & Wakanda Forever
Daph and Eric discuss the announcement from James Gunn regarding the future of the DCEU. Do any of the upcoming films excite them? Would they watch any of the s...
Episode 319 – James Gunn DC Universe and Wakanda Forever
Daph and Eric discuss the announcement from James Gunn regarding the future of the DCEU. Do any of the upcoming films excite them? Would they watch any of the s...
Episode 318 – Conspiracies, Last of Us, and YOU People
Eric and Daph catch up on their shows (Last of Us Ep3), movies(You People) and debate which conspiracy theories they think might be true. Daph also finds out wh...
Episode 317 – “Let’s Talk About … The Last of Us”
The Last of Us has been one of the most anticipated HBO shows of recent memory and received universal critical acclaim upon its release. Eric convinces Daph to ...
Episode 316 – “Let’s talk about … TIME TRAVEL”
Eric and Daph J step into the Cave to contemplate the never-ending what if’s of … time travel. After having binged watched the Netflix series DARK, ...
INTERLUDE
A quick announcement and update on the Cave of Solitude show and the debut of the Omniverse Comics Podcast!
Episode 315 – Coming Soon! (Dec 2022)
Dave and Eric return to the catalogs to see what new and exciting releases are heading our way just in time for the holiday season. Which books are making the w...
Episode 313 – Top 10 Hidden Gems
This week Dave and Eric dig into their respective treasure troves of comics and find some of those classic comic goodies that sometimes get overlooked. How many...
Episode 312 – Take It or Leave It pt 2
Dave is on the hot seat again as Eric asks him the tough questions. Alan Moore or Grant Morrison? The Punisher or Death Stroke? And the one that still has Dave ...
Episode 311 – Comic Speakeasy X
This week, Dave puts Eric in the hot seat for a “Random Questions” segment that take us into all kinds of fun territory. Whose art has grown on Eric...
Episode 310 – The DeMultiverse!
J.M. DeMatteis returns to the Cave to announce and discuss the launch of his first Kickstarter project, “The DeMultiverse”. The DeMultiverse consist...
Episode 309 – “Coming Soon” in November 2022
This week, Eric and Dave go through their wish lists and book recommendations for collections being released in November 2022! Which books have we had our eyes ...
Episode 308 – The “Annual” with Adam Chapman
Adam Chapman and Eric take their annual trip to the Rogers Centre to catch a good ol’ fashion baseball game. This particular game happened to be a histori...
Episode 307 – Comic Speakeasy IX
Dave and Eric meet up for a Speakeasy chat where they discuss a treasure trove of topics. This week, they look back on DC’s “Legends” mini ser...
Episode 306 – Top 10 Avengers Villains
This week, Dave and Eric return for another top 10 list, this time counting down their favourite Avengers foes, and the some of the best stories that feature th...
Episode 305 – BOMC – The Mighty Thor “The Final Gauntlet”
Adam Chapman returns to the Cave for another book of the month club, this time traveling through the cosmos to hang out with the gods of Asgard. This BOMC is bo...
Episode 304 – Story Time with Steve Mitchell
Steve Mitchell returns for the second half of our deep dive into comics and movie history. For this episode, Steve brings us back to his days as Dick Giordanos ...
Episode 303 – Coming Soon! (Oct 2022 Collected Editions)
Bring out your shopping cart folks as Eric and Dave sift through upcoming releases and decide what to buy, what to recommend, and what to pass on! Which collect...
Episode 302 – SPOTLIGHT on Ken Lashley
At this years Fan Expo, Eric had the opportunity to host and moderate a spotlight panel with the incomparable Ken Lashley. Ken is known for his work on Superman...
Episode 301 – SPOTLIGHT on Mike Grell
This year at Fan Expo Canada, Eric had the honour of hosting a spotlight panel with legendary creator Mike Grell. Mike is most famous for his lengthy and defini...
Episode 300 – J.M. DeMatteis
Legendary comic book creator, J.M. DeMatteis returns to the Cave for episode 300! For this visit, Eric and JMD discuss some of his most recent releases to hit s...
Episode 299 – Let’s Talk About… Memories
On the cusp of episode 300, Lady Daph J returns to the Cave to catch up and reflect on some podcast memories, favourite movies based on true stories, and the po...
Episode 298 – Take It or Leave It!
This week Eric puts Dave on the hot seat and tries to give him the Sophies Choice in regards to his comic collection. If you had to pick between Snyder and Capu...
Episode 297 – Hollywood and Comics with Steve Mitchell pt.1
Film maker, comics and movie historian, Steve Mitchell returns to the Cave to talk nerdy with Eric. Steve shares insights into his award winning documentary ...
Episode 296 – Comic Speakeasy VIII
This week, Dave and Eric meet up at the “Speakeasy” and chat about cartoons that swear too much, why Valiant comics are so good, and whether or not ...
Episode 295 – Loppin’ Heads with Andrew Maclean
Writer, artist and toy designer, Andrew Maclean of Head Lopper fame visits the Cave for the first time to chat with Eric Anthony. Andrew’s hit Image comic...
Episode 294 – Comic Speakeasy VII
Eric and Dave of the Omniverse Comics Guide return for another “Speakeasy” session. This time around, Dave comes through with another 10 questions t...
Episode 293 – Catching Up with Kevin Boyd
Comic Cons have returned in full swing in a city near you and so many of those shows have the behind the scenes fingerprints of Kevin Boyd. Kevin is the comics ...
Episode 292 – BOMC – Green Lantern: Emerald Twilight/New Dawn
Adam Chapman of the Comics Shenanigans podcast returns to for another “Book of the Month Club”, this time traversing the universe and witnessing bot...
Episode 291 – Image Comics Top 5
You’ve heard them list their top 5 cosmic stories, most wanted omnibus, their favourite multiverse shenanigans, even their top 5 cover artists! But this t...
Episode 290 – Comic Speakeasy VI
This week Eric and Dave switch seats, as Dave takes over hosting duties and asks Eric the questions! Dave throws some fastball specials, as well as some easy to...
Episode 289 – Comic Speakeasy V
This week, Eric comes up with some post-Secret War titles to recommend to Dave. Will it convince him to read modern Marvel? Also in this episode, we discuss the...
Episode 288 – Shane Heron @ the Vatican
Long time friend of the show, Shane Heron returns to the Cave for an overdue catch up and update on what’s going on in his world. Shane is in the works of...
Episode 287 – BOMC The Flash: Terminal Velocity
Adam Chapman returns to the Cave for another addition of the Book of the Month Club. This month we travel through the speed force and catch ups with the Flash f...
Episode 286 – Kyle J. Smith & Katie Sawatsky
This week, writers and artists, Kyle J. Smith and Katie Sawatsky visit the Cave of Solitude for the first time to chat about their upcoming Kickstarter project ...
Episode 285 – Top 5 Cover Artists
This week, Eric and Dave do what you’ve always been told not to, and judge all the books by their covers! As we counted down our respective top 5 cover ar...
Episode 284 – Ramon Perez
This week the CoS crew are happy to welcome the Eisner winning cartoonist and Managing director of Raid Studios, Ramon Perez. Ramon has garnered critical acclai...
Episode 283 – Comic Speakeasy IV
Eric and Dave return to the Cave for their monthly “Speakeasy” chat, where every tangent can, and will be explored. This time around we discuss and ...
Episode 282 – Shawn Daley Returns!
Rising comic book star and friend of the show, Shawn Daley, returns to the Cave to catch up with Eric Anthony! They discuss some of the ideas and themes found i...
Episode 280 – “Let’s Talk About… Moon Knight and Dr. Strange”
Daph J returns to the Cave to discuss her week chock full of Marvel. First, we dive into the head of Marc Spector, or is it Steven Grant, (we don’t know) ...
Episode 281 – “Lets Talk About … Injustice and Captain America…In Mexico”
The Cave of Solitude sets up shop in Mexico! Daph J and Eric Anthony get into some good old fashion comic talk and analyze the world while sitting under palm tr...
Episode 279 – Comic Speakeasy 3
Eric and Dave return to the Cave for another edition of our Speakeasy chats. Like two nerds sharing a drink after a long day, Eric and Dave sit back and delve i...
Episode 278 – Bands & Shenanigans with Dax Gordine
Dax Gordine returns to the Cave to talk about his recently launched and funded Kickstarter, “Forest Folk Vol 2 : Bands and Shenanigans.” Forest Folk...
Episode 277 – Book of the Month Club: Amazing Spider-Man: Green Goblin Lives Again!
Back for another instalment of our BOMC, Adam Chapman of the comic Shenanigans podcast stops by to continue our time travel through Peter Parkers life. This tim...
Episode 276 – Most Wanted DC Omnibus!
Nothing quite like a sequel right? Well, not always, but in this case, the follow up to Eric and Daves most wanted Marvel omnibus episode has some fun conversat...
Episode 275 – Most Wanted Marvel Omnibus!
What’s on your collectors wish list? Is there a comics series, a favourite writer or storyline you feel doesn’t get enough love and should finally b...
Episode 274 – The Comic Speakeasy II
Eric and Dave engage and welcome listeners to one of their “speakeasy” chats where they tackle everything from current reads, movie tangents and ask...
Episode 273 – BOMC “The Death of Gwen Stacy”
Join Eric and Adam Chapman (Comic Shenanigans Podcast) as they kick off the”Book of the Month Club” segment and travel back in the Marvel time machi...
Episode 272 – “Let’s Talk About ‘The Batman'”
It’s been 10 years since the Dark Knight graced the silver screen in his own solo movie. Is the return of most proliferated super hero a welcome one or is...
Episode 271 – Catching Up with Sam Noir
This week, good friend of the show, Sam Noir returns to the Cave to catch up with Eric Anthony. We discuss some of the new projects coming out of RAID Studios a...
Episode 270 – Top 5 Marvel Cosmic Stories
Eric and Dave return with their latest top 5 list, this time venturing into the Marvel cosmos! Looking for some great space faring adventures in the Marvel comi...
Episode 269 – The Comic Speakeasy
Eric and Dave M have a gentlemen’s chat about re-reading our favourite series, what we are currently reading, and Eric’s life-size Dwayne Johnson po...
Episode 268 – “Lets Talk About the Halftime Show and The Book Of Boba’s Friends”
Join Eric and Lady J as they reflect on this years epic Super Bowl half time show and whether or not The Book Of Boba Fett lives up to the myth or falls into a ...
Episode 267 – “Lets Talk About Maus and Remember the 90’s”
Join Eric and Lady J for another chill out session wherein they discuss Maus and it’s censorship, Joe Rogan, the fall of cancel culture, and why the 90...
Episode 266 – Top 5 Multiverse Stories
Eric is joined by the intercontinental comics guru, Dave Molyneaux, to talk about and list their favourite Mutiverse stories.
Episode 265 – “Do You Mind If I Go On A Tangent?”
Eric and Daph J return to the Cave for our first episode of 2022! For this episode we kick it old school CoS; Saturday night vibes, having a few drinks, good fo...
Episode 264 – Spider-Man: No Way Home Review and Spidey-Tangents
MAJOR SPOILERS! Daph J and Eric Anthony share their reactions and reviews of Marvel Studios latest flick “Spider-Man: No Way Home”. Does it live up to the all t...
Episode 263 – The Spider-Man Starter Kit
With the upcoming release of “No Way Home”, Eric Anthony and Dave M (The “Marvel Comics Guide” guy) share their top 5 ‘jumping on ...
Episode 262 – Dreams Come True with Jim Zub
This week, renowned writer, artist and all around nice guy, Jim Zub visits the Cave for an extended conversation. We discuss a few of Jim’s favourite stor...
Episode 261 – A Story for Another Time …
Dave Molyneaux pays a quick visit to the Cave to catch up and chat about some of the leftover tangents and what if’s from previous episodes.
Episode 260 – Catching Up with Lady J
Lady J and Eric return to the Cave and catch up on the latest tv shows and movies they’ve been enjoying, including “Wheel Of Time” and Disney ...
Episode 259 – The Return of Dax Gordine
Dax Gordine, cartoonist and creator of “Forest Folk” returns to the Cave for a ‘catch up’ chat with Eric Anthony. We talk a little bit m...
Episode 258 – Top 5 Series for New Readers
Have you ever wanted to read a comic or graphic novel but didn’t know where to start? Listen in as Dave and Eric go back and forth listing their top 5 sug...
Episode 257 – Live @ Fan Expo with Jim Zub
At this years Fan Expo I had the extreme pleasure of being able to host a panel with renowned artist and writer Jim Zub. Jim is the current writer of Conan the ...
Monday Mic Check #1 – Lyrically Inclined
It’s been a long time coming, but the stars have aligned, and the time has arrived. Best pals and partners in rhyme, Haz and Swift Mickey premiere the fir...
Episode 256 – Uncanny Omar’s Top 5 Best Omni’d Series
I know, I know… weird title. But that’s why you got to listen to the episode …! Uncanny Omar from the Near Mint Condition returns to chat abou...
Episode 255 – 21 Questions with Lady J
Daph J comes home to the Cave to hang out with her partner in crime and get sequestered with a slew of fun questions followed by funnier answers!
Episode 254 – Kickstarting “Dracula Visions”
Martin ‘Slam’ Duncan returns to the Cave of Solitude to give us the scoop on his newly launched Kickstarter project “Dracula Visions”. M...
Episode 253 – Blue Jay Shenanigans 2021
The tradition continues! Podcasts collide as Eric Anthony and Adam Chapman once again hit the Rogers Centre for an evening of Blue Jay’s Baseball. We cont...
Episode 252 – Remembering the New 52 with Dave Molyneaux
It’s been 10 years since the divisive reboot of the DC Universe in 2011, infamously known as the New 52. Eric Anthony and Dave Molyneaux, (the Marvel Comi...
Episode 251 – Chapman’s Comic Shenanigans part 1
For episode 251, good friend of the show Adam Chapman returns to the Cave for a long overdue visit. Adam is the host of the Comic Shenanigans podcast, which we ...
Episode 250 – Reviews & Retrospectives
Episode 250 of the Cave of Solitude is filled with movie reviews (Shang Chi), podcast memories, and a classic “THIS or THAT” conversation starter se...
Episode 249 – Shane Berryhill Kickstarts “Jacin and the Olympians”
This week, we are very happy to have writer Shane Berryhill visit the Cave to chat with us about his current Kickstarter “Jacin and the Olympians”. ...
Episode 248 – Molyneaux’s “Marvel Guide” for the ’90’s
This week, Dave Molyneaux returns to the Cave for some catch up chat as well as a classic top 5 listing. Dave is the web host for the Marvel Comics Guide (http:...
Episode 247 – Me and My Buddy, Sam Noir
Friend of the show, Sam Noir returns to catch up and chit chat about all things fandom related, from comics, movies and television. In this episode we discuss t...
Episode 246 – Handling Business with Matthew Klein
Always fun to have Matt return to the Cave and talk a lil’ comics business as well as squared circle shenanigans. Since his last appearance on the pod, Ma...
Episode 245 – Me and Shane R.A.I.D the Joint
It was so nice to finally reunite with good ol’ friends the old fashion way and podcast like we were meant too. Eric Anthony and Shane “the Sheriff&...
Episode 244 – The Incomparable, Karl Kerschl
This week we are very happy to welcome to the Cave, Eisner and Shuster award winning writer and artist, Karl Kerschl. Karl is currently Kickstarting his webcomi...
Episode 243 – Steve Mitchell Returns!
Artist, director, and movie historian Steve Mitchell returns to the Cave to continue our chat about the “Blue Jean” era of comic book creators and p...
Episode 242 – Kickstarting The DISCONAUTS!
This week we once again travel to Great Britain to chat with the writer and artist team of Jonathan Stevenson and Luke Kemp, as they launch the first issue of t...
Episode 241 – Intercontinental Comic Chats
Marvel Comic Guide’s very own, Dave Molyneaux, returns for another one of our podcast buffet conversations. As per usual, we talk movies, comics, and try ...
Episode 240 – Steve Mitchell’ is Making True Believers !
This week, pop culture historian as well as comic book artist and film maker, Steve Mitchell visits the Cave of Solitude. Steve shares with us tales from his st...
Episode 239 – Dax Gordine Kickstarts Forest Folk!
Cartoonist and animator Dax Gordine stops by the Cave to talk about the launch of his Kickstarter campaign for his project Forest Folk. Dax gives us the goods a...
Episode 238 – Making Memories with Frenz
Returning to the Cave this week is comic book master and fan favourite, Ron Frenz. As always, Ron is one of the most gracious guests and our conversation is fil...
Episode 237 – CKX Virtual Fan Experience “Creating Comics” Panel
In lieu of our current reality, Comic Cons are on hold at the time, but it doesn’t mean the fans and creators can’t interact with each other! This y...
Episode 236 – The “Dark Horse”, Megan Huang
This week we are very happy to have artist and writer, Megan Huang visiting the Cave for the first time. Megan has a new creator owned book being published by D...
Episode 235 – Shane Heron Sounds Happy
Cave of Solitude family member, Shane Heron pays a visit this week to talk about some of the things he’s watched, wikipedia entries he’s read and so...
Episode 234 – Uncanny Omar Returns!
This week we are happy to welcome back Uncanny Omar, host of YouTube channel “Near Mint Condition”. Eric and Omar discuss some of their “comfo...
Episode 233 – Snacks, Preachers, and Prequels w Dave Molyneaux
All the way from Britain, Dave Molyneaux of www.Marvelcomicsguide.com, returns to the Cave to chat about a range of topics with lots of laughs along the way. We...
Episode 232 – Zack Snyder’s Justice League
The irreplacable Daph J returns to the show after a long DC movie review hiatus to give her thoughts on Warner Bros. attempt to retcon the very messy DCEU. Both...
Episode 231 – Finales, Secret Wars and Crises
This week, Eric, Sam Noir and Kev Boyd team up to discuss the season finale of WandaVision and all the potential roads we may possibly travel moving forward in ...
Episode 230 – Near Mint Condition’s Uncanny Omar
This week, we are very happy to have Uncanny Omar, host of YouTube channels Near Mint Condition visit the Cave. We discuss his love for comics and collections a...