Episode 23 - Ant-Man and Patty's new Birkes

This episode: Image Expo news, our Ant-Man movie review, and an exciting new purchase by Patrick! Special Permanent Guest Host Jake DeSersa returns with Amy Nunag, Tony Asaro, Patrick Clarke, and Matt Traverso, who, incidentally, co-produced this episode. This entire episode was recorded on Matt's iPhone 5S.

Episode 18 - The Pros, the Comic Cons and Limited Series Comic Books

Talking about the Pros at the Comic Cons and also Limited Series Comic Books

Limited series comic books are all the rage and completely accessible. You get in, you get out, and if all turns out well, you get a good story. Plus, what's this "Con Madness" all about? You'll find out right here with permanent guest host Jacob DeSersa and regular guests Patrick Clarke and Tony Asaro.

Episode 16 - #Name3Artists on Empire's Comics Podcast

Time to #Name3Artists

Gail Simone asked fans to #Name3Artists comics work they buy even if they don't know or like the writer or subject matter. Permanent guest host Jacob DeSersa and guests share their favorite artists. With Jake are Tony Asaro, Patrick Clarke, John Thomason, and Cameron Mosbarger.

Episode 15 - Mad Max Fury Road and Supergirl trailer

Back for more are Jacob, Patrick and Tony. The gents talk about comic book TV, especially the new trailer from Supergirl. Then they get into Mad Max for the ultimate geek gush session. Lastly, as it is to be expected, they dish on what new books they're most excited about for the week.

Episode 14 - Death in comics

The topic is "death in comics," and Jacob, Patrick and Tony answer the question, "does anyone really die in comic?" Plus, an update on Archie Comics' Kickstarter campaign and what's new in comics this week.

Episode 13 - Archie Comics new Kickstarter plus fave all-ages books

Permanent guest host Jacob D. hollers "Podcast Avengers Assemble!" (not really), and they talk about Archie Comics' new Kickstarter, their fave all-ages books, and how they got their start as comic book readers. This episodes' "Podcast Avengers" are Kris Saldaña, Tony Asaro, and Patrick Clarke.

From left: Tony Asaro, Kris Saldaña, Jake DeSersa, Patrick Clarke

Episode 11 - FCBD Mini-Con and books you gotta gotta read

Guest host Jake and Patrick Clarke and Tony Asaro cover highlights from our Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con, discuss under-appreciated comics, and ponder why Marvel and DC don't market their comic books at any point in their movies.

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West Coast Avengers' cosplayers at Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con 2015

Episode 10 - Avengers Age of Ultron after-movie chat

We watched Avengers: Age of Ultron. Then we rushed back to the store to talk about it. Some of our favorite patrons gather around the microphone, including Patrick, Alana, Joey, and Kris.

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Empire's Comics Movie Crew -- after watching Avengers 2

Episode 9 - Drooling over Avengers 2 and Daredevil

Guest host Jake DeSersa and his Podcasting Avengers, Patrick Clarke and Tony Asaro, discuss Avengers 2, Netflix' Daredevil, and Free Comic Book Day.

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Episode 7 - The Cosplay Connection Plus Movies

Godzilla returns

Patrick Clarke and Short Nerdy Man’s Jay Wheeler join Ben to talk about cosplay, the new Godzilla movie, and future DC movies. Plus: DC Movies and favorite Kevin Smith movies.

Podcast Episode 3 - Spoiling Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Breaking Down Captain America: The Winter Soldier

There are spoilers in this episode. Don't say we didn't warn you.

So first things first: Listen to our predictions before seeing the movie. Then go see the movie. Then come back here and give a listen.

You'll hear the vast comic book wisdom of Patrick Clarke and Jacob DeSersa (of Con Nachos Podcast fame).

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Podcast Episode 2 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier Predictions

Predictions and Expectations

Will our Captain America movie predictions be on the money or grossly off the mark? Listen in and find out. Plus, get some background info that will enhance your movie viewing experience. Then go see the movie and come back early next week for Episode 3 in which we offer our movie review.

Guest podcasters are long-time fans of Empire's Comics Vault -- Patrick Clarke and J.R. Weinzetl.

Listen to earlier episodes on this site, Stitcher (mobile and online), or iTunes. And if you like what you hear there, please give us a review.

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Before Watchmen: Minutemen - Issue 1 - Comic Book Review

Lots of folks are not interested in reading any of the Before Watchmen series.

The series starts with Minutemen. Even Ben, the owner of Empire's Comics Vault, didn't want to read it, but he did. And he liked it. Two of the Sacramento comic book shops fans read it also, and they recorded this 3 minute 43 second video review for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy.

Jacob DeSersa is the drummer of Seeker. He also hosts the geeky Pizza Party Podcast. Patrick Clarke is a permanent guest host on the Pizza Party Podcast. You'll also find Pizza Party Podcast on Facebook.