PhD student reads...

... Essential X-Men Vol. 1

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 21:58:33 GMT

A PhD Student Reads... has undergone its own relaunch that promises massive change but really things stay mostly the same. We talk X-Men, Avengers, Sandman, and more along with the latest goings-on in the superhero TV space.

Web Comic of the Month

Alethia - Kristina Stipetic

https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/alethia/list?title_no=105421

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Music

Organ Rock - Classic Hard Rock by Julius H (https://pixabay.com/music/rock-organ-rock-classic-hard-rock-2144/)

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... No Man's Land Vol. 2

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:58:26 GMT

Dr. Strange, Moon Knight, Doctor Who, James Bond, and comic books get discussed in this months edition of A PhD Student Reads...

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Music

Organ Rock - Classic Hard Rock by Julius H (https://pixabay.com/music/rock-organ-rock-classic-hard-rock-2144/)

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... No Man's Land Vol. 1

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:03:30 GMT

A bumper episode where so much is discussed. I go through my thoughts on many of the animated Spider-Man series that have been let loose on this world we live. We also discuss Moon Knight, Peacemaker and The Suicide Squad, The Joker scene cut from The Batman, and more!

Comic books are off course the main course here, and No Man's Land finally gets going (sort of) and Rodrigo takes us through some of the Grant Morrison era of X-Men.

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Music

Organ Rock - Classic Hard Rock by Julius H (https://pixabay.com/music/rock-organ-rock-classic-hard-rock-2144/)

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... Road To No Man's Land Vol. 2

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 00:00:23 GMT

The Batman is out and so it must be discussed! From ineffective bombs to the face to perhaps the best Batmobile sequence put to film, we talk about it here. Rodrigo continues his quest to read every last thing Brian K. Vaughan has written and Daniel gets us one step closer to the start of No Man's Land.

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Music

Organ Rock - Classic Hard Rock by Julius H (https://pixabay.com/music/rock-organ-rock-classic-hard-rock-2144/)

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... Road To No Man's Land Vol. 1

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:39:28 GMT

Daniel has read a lot this month, and yet talks for an incredibly short amount of time; Batman, Venom, and Y: The Last Man. Rodrigo dives into The Magic Circle by Mark Millar.

Whilst there is no MCU to discuss this month, the power of Disney continues to puncture this show as we spend a good chunk of time discussing The Book of Boba Fett.

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Music

Organ Rock - Classic Hard Rock by Julius H (https://pixabay.com/music/rock-organ-rock-classic-hard-rock-2144/)

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... Batman: Cataclysm

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:01 GMT

A new year, same old PhD Student Reads. Rodrigo and I discuss Hawkeye, Spider-Man, Y: The Last Man, 90s Cataclysm, and facts about the number 23.

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Music

Organ Rock - Classic Hard Rock by Julius H (https://pixabay.com/music/rock-organ-rock-classic-hard-rock-2144/)

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New Years Special 2

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:03 GMT

It is the 2021 has come to an end and thus it is time for the all media round up from A PhD Student Reads...

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Music

Auld Lang Syne - United States Marine Band (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/United_States_Marine_Band/Holiday_Music_Selections/auld_lang_syne_1993)

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... Absolute Carnage

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 00:00:09 GMT

The final PhD Student Reads... of 2021 has symbiotes and teen X-Men. What more could you want from a podcast? We also discuss the MCU for a prolonged period of time, because of course we do.

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Music

Organ Rock - Classic Hard Rock by Julius H (https://pixabay.com/music/rock-organ-rock-classic-hard-rock-2144/)

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... Sex Criminals Vol. 5 & 6

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:30 GMT

Another month, another episode of A PhD Student Reads...

This month saw the release of the next chapter of the MCU - The Eternals. And like most of the internet we have a lot to say on it. What we don't have a lot to say about is Venom: Let there be Carnage however.

And of course we talk comic books too; Sex Criminals wraps up for me and Rodrigo discovers more about The Eternals through the wonder that is Neil Gaiman.

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Music

Organ Rock - Classic Hard Rock by Julius H (https://pixabay.com/music/rock-organ-rock-classic-hard-rock-2144/)

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... Sex Criminals Vol. 3 & 4

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 23:00:21 GMT

A PhD Students Reads... returns and I, Daniel Underwood once again awkwardly stumble through more volumes of Sex Criminals. Rodrigo has a much easier time with Gotham Central.

This month also features more What If.. conversation, the state of the MCU and DCEU, and my cat Spectre.

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Thank you to all who continue to listen, it means a lot to me.

To all those who listen, thank you. It means a lot.

Music

Organ Rock - Classic Hard Rock by Julius H (https://pixabay.com/music/rock-organ-rock-classic-hard-rock-2144/)

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... Sex Criminals Vol. 1 & 2

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:00:00 GMT

PSA: I (Daniel) had some major technical issues when recording and so if I sound odd that's why. I tried my best to salvage it, as good discussions were had.

The podcast comes of age in episode 19 as we cover two books with some similar themes handled very differently. We also discuss the newly released Shang-Chi, the latest Spider-man movie, and I have to say the word "cum" a lot courtesy of Matt Fraction.

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Music

Organ Rock - Classic Hard Rock by Julius H (https://pixabay.com/music/rock-organ-rock-classic-hard-rock-2144/)

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... Jynx

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:00:02 GMT

This month Daniel has really narrowed down the creator list, reading a book written, drawn, and entirely created by one man - Brian Michael Bendis. Rodrigo dives into a short but sweet graphic novel based on a true story. Recommendations all round!

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Music

Organ Rock - Classic Hard Rock by Julius H (https://pixabay.com/music/rock-organ-rock-classic-hard-rock-2144/)

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... Unimaginable

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:00:31 GMT

Both Rodrigo and I move away from the "Big 2" and delve into some Hollywood-based noir and what can only be described as a young girl's weird dream. We also talk about films and video games for your leisure too!

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... Joker

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 22:50:03 GMT

Time zones and technical difficulties cannot stop us talking about comic books. Rodrigo finishes his time with the Bendis run of Daredevil and I return to a grimmer, darker, and yet more beautiful depiction of Gotham City curtesy of Brian Azzarello.

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Music

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... X-Men Age of Apocalypse: The Complete Epic Vol. 4

Tue, 18 May 2021 23:00:26 GMT

Age of Apocalypse if over (yes I know there is more, but it is over for me), and do you know what this volume wasn't half bad! I would even go as far as to say that it was GOOD! Rodrigo continues his Bendis run of Daredevil, as Matt Murdock continues to have a miserable life. But we look at some lovely art too.

To top it all off we discuss the new Mortal Kombat movie.

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Thank you to those who listen, it means a lot.

Music

Techno Syndrome - The Immortals (Virgin Records)

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... X-Men Age of Apocalypse: The Complete Epic Vol. 3

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:00:29 GMT

PhD Student reads continues, and much like this show X-Men: The Age of Apocalypse is slowing improving. And on the Daredevil front things continue to be great, so lucky Rodrigo!

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Music

X-Men (1980s) Main Theme - Disney?

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... X-Men Age of Apocalypse: The Complete Epic Vol. 2

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 23:27:46 GMT

Rodrigo and I continue our journeys through Daredevil and The Age of Apocalypse. One of us is having a good time, and it isn't me.

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Music

X-Men Evolution Main Theme - William Kevin Anderson, Marvel Studios

Daredevil Ending Theme - Marvel Television, Disney

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... X-Men Age of Apocalypse: The Complete Epic Vol. 1

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:17:27 GMT

After 12 episodes A PhD Student Reads... has finally improved and that is all thanks to our first guest, the Peruvian Panel Reader Rodrigo Cokting. Together we travel back to the 1990s, a dark decade for comic books, and cover X-Men and Daredevil!

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P.S. There are a few audio issues on my side, I shall try and get those fixed when Rodrigo and I next record.(Dan)

Music

X-Men: The Animated Series Intro Theme (Disney)

Daredevil Intro Theme (Netflix)

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... Hawkeye Vol. 4: Rio Bravo

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:19:52 GMT

We have reached the end of the beloved, Eisner-winning Fraction/Aja run on Hawkeye, and I don't think it could have wrapped up any better.

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Music

Main Attraction by Jeremy Renner

AWL Recordings Ltd

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New Year's Special

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 16:48:10 GMT

Let us take a short stroll down memory lane, as I briefly rank the books we have covered this year and throw in some bonus awards for good measure.

Thank you all for taking the time to listen to the show this year, it is greatly appreciated, and I hope 2021 brings you and your loved ones many great things.

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Music

Auld Lang Syne

https://www.singing-bell.com/auld-lang-syne-mp3/

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... Hawkeye Vol. 3: L.A. Woman

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 00:27:45 GMT

Join me as we very briefly discuss Hawkeye Volume 3: L.A. Woman. To put it bluntly it's great, and now I think I like Kate more than Clint!

Apologies for the shorter length this month, December has certainly not pulled its punches for me but I would rather put something out than nothing at all. Thank you for the listens are for those of you who have stuck around. And if anyone wants to become a co-host, please do get in touch via Twitter.

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Music

Jet City Woman - Queensryche

EMI Records

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... Hawkeye Vol.2: Little Hits

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:09 GMT

After a vote that resulted in a 3-way tie we return to Earth 616 and pick up where we left off with Hawkeye. This episode features bows, arrows, Russians, tracksuits, a killer clown, and goodness gracious me complete and utter inane ramblings from myself.

To all of you who listen, I thoroughly appreciate it, and I am working on making the show something actually worth subscribing too.

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... Batman Vol. 10: Epilogue

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 23:00:28 GMT

Here you have it folks, the end of the New 52 take on Batman. And how to we wrap up such an acclaimed take on the Caped Crusader? Another anthology.... yay.

You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Batman-TP-Vol-10-Epilogue/dp/1401268323/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=batman+epilogue&qid=1602445517&sr=8-1

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Batman Vol. 9: Bloom

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:28:25 GMT

Gotham is under the green thumb of Mr. Bloom, but is Jim Gordon up to the task of bringing him down. And will Bruce Wayne don the cowl once more? Yes. Yes he will.

Note: Apologies for the awful sound this episode, it seems my laptop didn't register my microphone and instead of telling me just used the in built one again.

You can buy the volume here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Batman-TP-Vol-9-Bloom/dp/1401269222/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=batman+bloom&qid=1600521868&sr=8-1

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... Batman Vol. 8: Superheavy

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Batman is dead. Long live Batman.

Jim Gordon, oh dear police commissioner have left the trench coat behind, grabbed a cowl, and taken to the street to become a more controlled, sanctioned Batman. And just in time too, as gang leaders are getting super!

You can by the book here: https://www.bookdepository.com/Batman-Vol-8-Superheavy-New-52-Scott-Snyder/9781401266301?ref=grid-view&qid=1597604030014&sr=1-1

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Music

Batman Theme written by Neil Hefti

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... Batman Vol. 7: Endgame

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:08:17 GMT

The Joker is back in Gotham. And he is immortal now? The MCU have had their Endgame, but before that so did The Clown Prince of Crime.

The PhD Student takes a deeper dive into the next volume of the fan favourite Synder run on Batman.

Haven't read it? You can buy it right here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Batman-TP-Vol-7-Endgame/dp/1401261167/ref=msx_wsirn_v1_1/257-6611991-7432329?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1401261167&pd_rd_r=31999daa-b941-4aa1-8ae2-a5cfe8278daf&pd_rd_w=7Z2Em&pd_rd_wg=ivbgU&pf_rd_p=2c73497e-0658-4f6d-8f3c-06c50c0881ec&pf_rd_r=JRAKGV8Q7AP3HZJ1JDTM&psc=1&refRID=JRAKGV8Q7AP3HZJ1JDTM

Music

Batman: The Animated Series Main Intro

Composed by Danny Elfman

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... I am Alfonso Jones

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 23:00:17 GMT

In the wake of George Floyd's death demonstrations erupted around the world highlighting the systemic racism in many of our communities and the over militarisation of many police forces around the world. Here we will discuss a graphic novel talking these issues head one whilst also being aimed at teenagers and young adults, and illicit an emotional response in my. And hopefully it will do so in you.

I promise I am trying to work on getting the audio quality of this show better, I actually quite like making it. So I might as well try and do it properly.

I am Alfonso Jones can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Alfonso-Jones-Tony-Medina/dp/1620142635/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LYL6LM56D26R&dchild=1&keywords=i+am+alfonso+jones&qid=1592340650&sprefix=I+am+alfon%2Caps%2C378&sr=8-1

Black Lives Matter charities you can donate to:

Show Racism the Red Card: https://www.justgiving.com/theredcard

Stand against Racism and Inequality: https://www.sariweb.org.uk/who-we-are/donate/

Movement for Black Lives: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/movement-4-black-lives-1

If you want to talk comics, science, or anything else you can find me on Twitter @happyman778

Music

Wah Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4602-wah-game-loop/

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... Hawkeye Vol. 1: My Life as a Weapon

Tue, 19 May 2020 21:43:10 GMT

Oh boy...

Firstly I keep calling this episode 4 when really it is 3. Making the first one episode 0 is throwing my addled brain off. I say "Um" about 1,000,000 times too, much to your listening delight I am sure.

The comics are good though! Today we have a chat about the first volume of Matt Fraction's beloved Hawkeye run, and it is a treat for the eyes (well most of it is).

Hawkeye Vol.1 can be found on here: https://comicstore.marvel.com/Hawkeye-Vol-1-My-Life-As-A-Weapon/digital-comic/30067?r=1

If you want to talk comics, science, or anything else you can find me on Twitter @happyman778

Music

Wah Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4602-wah-game-loop/

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... Batman Vol. 6: Graveyard Shift

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:44:24 GMT

It's episode 2 of PhD Student Reads... and we continue our journey through Scott Synder's run on The Caped Crusader.

Instead on continuing the story from Volume 3, we take a detour into some stories between the stories.

With mixed success.

If you want to talk comics, science, or anything else you can find me on twitter @happyman778

Music

Wah Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4602-wah-game-loop/

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... Batman Vol.5: Zero Year - Dark City

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 21:23:14 GMT

Welcome to the first proper episode of A PhD Student Reads... your least favourite, terribly produced comic review/discussion show.

This time I will try and discuss my thoughts and feelings on the 5th volume of the fan favourite Scott Synder/Greg Capullo run on The Caped Crusader. Featuring a guest appearance of my phone ringing! Oh joy!

Apologies for the audio issues and general production woes of this show, I am slowly but surely getting used to it and I'll try and make it better in the future.

Music

Wah Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4602-wah-game-loop/

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...his CV

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 13:24:36 GMT

So just who is this PhD student? Let's find out according to his CV.

Music

Wah Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

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