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 19 - The Secret Convergence Wars

This episode's superstars include permanent guest host Jacob DeSersa, regulars Patrick Clarke and Tony Asaro, and first time guest (and DC fan) Matt Traverso.

Marvel's Secret Wars vs. DC Comics' Convergence

We from actors doing role research by reading comics to Secret Wars and Convergence. Then, we share our favorite comic book genres and what we're looking forward to reading this week.

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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 17 - Reviewing 2015 Eisner Nominees

Hear some of the highlights from this year's Eisner nominees. Get predictions from Permanent Guest Host Jacob DeSersa and podcast regular Tony Asaro. And the winners are...

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 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 8 - Star Wars: Fanboy Gushing Awakens

Ben and Jake sit down to gush over the new Star Wars trailer 2. This is what it sounds like.

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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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The Empire's podcast strikes back!

Episode 1 - We're so excited about Guardians of the Galaxy!

Here it is: Episode 1 -- 2014. Our first ever podcast hit the digital airwaves way back in 2011. We'll be sprinkling in excerpts or full episodes down the road, but best of all, we'll have all new episodes headed your way.

Our new format is shorter, 30-minute episodes. We'll get in to a topic, then we'll get out. We'll talk comics, movies, and gaming from time to time.

In this episode

Two guests joined us for this return episode: Jake DeSersa of Con Nachos Podcast and Kris Saldana of Wee Little Monsters. In this episode we talk about movies, from Guardians to Wonder Woman, and then wrap up with the comic book titles we're reading. We hope you enjoy it.

 

Join us for some shop talk

If you want to join us, just talk to Ben and he'll put you on the waiting list. Yes, there's already a waiting list!

Listen on the go using Stitcher radio on your mobile device. Stay tuned for our iTunes listing. We'll update that information right here.

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.

Review: Avengers vs. X-Men Issue 1

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Jacob DeSersa, drummer for Sacramento punk rock band Seeker, reviews Avengers vs. X-Men #1.

Dearest Dark Knight - Be My Valentine Contest - 2nd Place Winner

"An Ode to a Knight" by Jacob DeSersa

The blackest cowl upon your head

excites me like no other

your batarangs and grappling hooks

cause my heart to flutter

The greatest of hero's i would say

takes on the guise of a bat

his skills, his cunning, and charming grace

can always go un-matched

regular men and hero's alike

tremble at your very thought

the kryptonian, lantern, and atlatean too

the fear over them you've brought

you swoop over gotham, wings out stretched

instilling terror in some, hope in others at your very sight

for this is ode to you, the batman

the mightiest, and darkest, of knights

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Congratulations to our 2nd place winner - Jake, the drummer in Seeker, Sacramento's own ultimate punk rock band! Even before he submitted his entry, there was no doubt in our mind that he would be writing to the Dark Knight. That's loyalty! Another post hits tomorrow. And if you missed this contest, be sure to read up on limericks for our next contest that's starting in a couple of days.