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Savage FINcast

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The Savage FINcast is the internet's only podcast dedicated to the works of Erik Larsen and his comic creation, Savage Dragon.
New episodes are available every other Wednesday (for the most part). We have two main podcast formats. For the main FINcast format, we cover news, listener mail, and either conduct a creator interview or conduct a thorough review/discussion of the current Savage Dragon issue or other work released by Larsen . For our Retro FINcast format, we review back issues related to Savage Dragon, going back over 27 years! Go grab your comics and geek out with us!
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Savage FINcast - Episode 130: Rokk Grokk Cockk!

Savage FINcastApr 21, 2024

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02:36:18
Savage FINcast - Episode 130: Rokk Grokk Cockk!

Savage FINcast - Episode 130: Rokk Grokk Cockk!

Its a moderately tardy episode of the Savage FINcast! Hosts Jim, Craig, Raven, and Mark take a look at Savage Dragon 269, where not even a singular 69 occurs. Malcolm and the new SOS is acclimating to San Fran life. But something fishy is going on down. And possibly something Mickey as well.
All this, and Erik Larsen news, listener letters, and FINteresting conversation!
TIMESTAMPS
02:45 - Savage Dragon 271, 272 Covers (News)
12:28 - Blood Squad Seven Jim Rugg Variant Cover (News)
20:30 - Savage Dragon/Megaton Man 01 to be reprinted in Complete Megaton Man Universe Vol 2 (News)
25:44 - She-Dragon appearance in Local Man Bad Girls One-Shot (News)
27:03 - Malcolm and Dragon appear in Killadelphia 34 (News)
38:46 - FINteresting Conversation Responses
52:21 - "Should Erik stop with the sex stuff in Savage Dragon?" (FINteresting Questions)
01:07:32 - Savage Dragon 269 (Review)

Apr 21, 202402:36:18
Savage FINcast - Episode 129: "Golly!"

Savage FINcast - Episode 129: "Golly!"

It's another exciting episode of the Savage FINcast, show hosts Craig, Jim, and Mark take a look at Savage Dragon 268 as Malcolm and Maxine settle into their new San Fransisco lives. Unexpected foes, unexpected visitors, and unexpected heart break! This and more, with Erik Larsen News, Listener letters, and FINteresting Conversations.
Oh yeah, and Raven's back everyone. *APPLAUSE*

Feb 24, 202402:25:51
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 32: Star 1 & 2

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 32: Star 1 & 2

The Savage FINcast Retro returns after a slight delay. Sorry about that. Craig, Jim, and Mark take a look at the first two issues of the Star mini-series and talk a lot about the premise of Star. What worked, what really didn't, and what might have.


Dec 15, 202301:04:33
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 31: Superpatriot: Liberty & Justice 01 & 02

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 31: Superpatriot: Liberty & Justice 01 & 02

Apologies for the delay, the summer months truly got away from us. But the Savage FINcast Retro returns for a brand new episode. Hosts Craig, Jim, and Mark take a loot at the second SuperPatriot mini-series, Liberty & Justice. Where Johnny learns he's got kids now. And a world wide terror organization is gunning for him. Spoiler Warning. The gang basically spend this whole episode gushing at how great Dave Johnson's artwork is.


Oct 11, 202301:12:55
Savage FINcast - Episode 127: Whatever Happened to Predictability?

Savage FINcast - Episode 127: Whatever Happened to Predictability?

It's all out action in this latest episode of the Savage FINcast. Fists fly, sound effects thoom, walls crumble, as your hosts Craig and Jim, are joined once again by Mark Welser to take a look at Savage Dragon 266. It's a nail-biting adventure to the city by the bay, as we witness Malcolm and Maxine Dragon make one of the most important decisions of their lives. All this and Erik Larsen News, listener letters, and FINteresting Conversations!


TIMESTAMPS
03:20 - Megaton Archives released (NEWS)
06:52 - Cover to Savage Dragon 269 (NEWS)
13:33 - Listener Letters
18:47 - Do you mind no-action issues of Savage Dragon? (FINteresting Conversations)
25:09 - Savage Dragon 266 (Review)

Aug 03, 202301:29:36
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 30: Freak Force 17 & 18

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 30: Freak Force 17 & 18

The Savage FINcast Retro has finally come to the revelation strewn conclusion of the first run of Freak Force! Regular hosts Craig and Jim and joined by renowned Freak Force fanboy Augie De Blieck! Who can now finally put the record straight about Freak Force once and for all!


Jul 06, 202301:35:03
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 29: Savage Dragon 18 & 19

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 29: Savage Dragon 18 & 19

The Savage FINcast retro returns to look at some actual Savage Dragon issues! Hosts Raven, Jim, and special guest referee Mark Welser witness Dragon's first bout with The Fiend, as well as his first tussle with the mysterious Octopus.


May 30, 202301:17:58
Savage FINcast - Episode 126: RIP, RIP, and RIP once again!

Savage FINcast - Episode 126: RIP, RIP, and RIP once again!

Let the bodies hit the floor in this very late (we're very sorry) episode of the Savage FINcast. Where Jim & Craig are once again joined by podcast pinch hitter Mark Welser. To talk about the latest issue of Savage Dragon, Savage Dragon 265. Samurai is making her move on Malcolm Dragon and fam, and its not going to be pretty.
All that plus Letters. Lots of letters. So many letters, you have no idea. Also FINteresting Conversations!
TIMESTAMP
01:00:21 - Savage Dragon 265 (Review)
(Other timestamps are lost due to technical problems, sorry)

May 04, 202301:56:22
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 28: Freak Force 15 & 16

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 28: Freak Force 15 & 16

In this latest episode of the Savage FINcast Retro, hosts Jim and Raven are joined by special guest host Mark Welser to talk about Freak Force 15 & 16.

Apr 19, 202301:31:04
Savage FINcast - Episode 125: An Erik Larsen Interview

Savage FINcast - Episode 125: An Erik Larsen Interview

The Savage FINcast returns with one for the ages, a knock down, drag out, slobberknocker of an interview with the one, the only Erik Larsen. FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven get the skinny on Erik’s process on Savage Dragon 263 & 264. And the details might shock and surprise you!


Mar 29, 202302:52:50
Savage FINcast – Episode 124: Feisty Jim and his Wicked Worm

Savage FINcast – Episode 124: Feisty Jim and his Wicked Worm

The Savage FINcast is going bizarro, as finally Savage Dragon 264 has  landed in our hot hands, and all of Paul Dragon’s secrets are revealed  to us. Craig, Raven, & Jim delve into this book length epic  recounting the history of Paul and the various differences his universe  exhibits to the ones we know from our Savage Dragon. All that, plus  listener letters, and FINteresting Conversation!

TIMESTAMPS
03:18 – Savage Dragon 267  Cover (News)
15:36 – Erik Recovers Paul Dragon original art thought lost (News)
20:23 – Listener Letters
28:14 – Ska Punk Didn’t Start in 1994 with Sublime (Tangent)
32:39 – What other Savage Dragon character should get a one issue spotlight dedicated to them (FINteresting Conversations)
42:24 – Savage Dragon 264 (Review)

Mar 09, 202302:03:59
Savage FINcast – Episode 123: Ant Sex or, Hobo Hannah’s Juiceharp Jam

Savage FINcast – Episode 123: Ant Sex or, Hobo Hannah’s Juiceharp Jam

It’s THE END (for now) as Craig, Raven, and Jim revisit the titanic  showdown of Ant, Spawn, and Malcolm Dragon vs the Mighty One in the  pages of Ant #6. Much is familiar, but some new surprises just might be  in store. Also, we talk the 90s music scene. And figure out what the  heck a Juiceharp is actually is.

TIMESTAMPS
03:02 – Savage Dragon 266 Cover (Erik Larsen News)
09:23 – Savage Dragon 266 Scott James Variant Cover (Erik Larsen News)
18:46 – Ant 06 (Review)

Feb 25, 202301:39:11
Savage FINcast - Episode 122: Make Finally Gets a Fin!

Savage FINcast - Episode 122: Make Finally Gets a Fin!

Lets all go to the beach! Nothing ever goes wrong there! In the latest episode of the Savage FINcast, hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at the freshly released Savage Dragon 263. Mako is stalking the streets, and its up to Malcolm Dragon to stop his slaughter. That and Erik Larsen News, FINteresting Conversations, and listener letters!

TIMESTAMPS
02:13 - Jason Pearson Passes Away (News)
07:26 - Scott James variant cover (News)
11:02 - Listener Letters
28:04 - What should happen to the SD supporting cast in the upcoming San Francisco move? (FINteresting Conversations)
36:17 - Savage Dragon 263 (Review)

Feb 05, 202302:00:34
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 27: Freak Force 13 & 14

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 27: Freak Force 13 & 14

It's the war between worlds in this episode of the Savage FINcast Retro.  Raven, Craig, and Jim take a look at the conclusion to the Cosmic Cops  saga, and have their first run in with the bruiser Brawn. Also, just  what is the deal with Trancer?!

Jan 20, 202358:36
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 26: Savage Dragon 16 & 17

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 26: Savage Dragon 16 & 17

The Savage FINcast Retro returns with renewed vigor as we take a look at what might arguably be called the the single greatest issue of Savage Dragon, within arguably the most iconic era of Savage Dragon. Savage Dragon 16 gives us not one, but two, of the most iconic battles in all of Savage Dragon, and 17 is laying the ground work for some of Dragon's most important battles ahead.

Jan 05, 202301:27:16
Savage FINcast - Episode 121: 2022 Year End Review

Savage FINcast - Episode 121: 2022 Year End Review

As the year 2022 winds down, FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a moment to look back on all the rad comic books they've read over the year in an epic shit shooting session for the ages. How did they feel about the Image 30th Anniversary overall? What books wow'd them the most? What are they looking forward too in the near year? All that plus absolutely bagging on McFarlane and Liefeld. What'cha gonna do? It's Christmas time on the FINcast!

Dec 18, 202202:30:43
Savage FINcast - Episode 120: Face Reveal Party, an Interview with Erik Larsen!

Savage FINcast - Episode 120: Face Reveal Party, an Interview with Erik Larsen!

It’s photo day at the Savage FINcast, hosts Jim, Craig, and Raven have  figured out how web cams work just in time for another titanic Interview  with Erik Larsen. Questions abound,  about the upcoming Deluxe  hardcover, how Erik is feeling about Savage Dragon in 2022, what’s next  for Ant, will we ever see Dragon in the Invincible TV series?, and just  who was originally suppose to be in the Overlord armor in the Emperor  Dragon era?

Dec 12, 202201:40:45
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 25: Freak Force 11 & 12

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 25: Freak Force 11 & 12

The Savage FINcast Retro returns with another look back at classic Savage Dragon in the mid 90s. This episode Raven, Craig, & Jim take a look at Freak Force 11 & 12. The Cosmic Cops are here, and they aren't messing around. Freak Force's greatest challenge yet is gearing up.

Oct 26, 202244:57
Savage FINcast - Episode 119: Vibrant Colors, Muted Host

Savage FINcast - Episode 119: Vibrant Colors, Muted Host

It's Déjà vu all over again in this episode of the Savage FINcast. Hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at the latest issue of ANT as the Ant/Spawn/Savage Dragon crossover-revisiting continues. Opinions fly and so do cars in this episode of the Savage FINcast. All this plus news, listener letters, and FINteresting Conversations.

TIMESTAMPS

01:54 - SAVAGE DRAGON DELUXE HARDCOVERS (News)
17:24 - THE LAST SHADOWHAWK (News)
25:30 - HACK/SLASH vs IMAGE (News)
27:04 - LISTENER LETTERS
51:15 - ANT 05 (Review)

Oct 05, 202202:01:02
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 24: Deadly Duo 01-03

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 24: Deadly Duo 01-03

It’s a decidedly serviceable episode of the Savage FINcast Retro. Your  serviceable hosts Raven, Craig, and Jim take a serviceable look at all  three serviceable issues of the first Deadly Duo mini-series.

Sep 06, 202201:20:53
Savage FINcast - Episode 118: Debbie Downer's Double Deja-Vu!

Savage FINcast - Episode 118: Debbie Downer's Double Deja-Vu!

In this episode of the Savage FINcat Craig, Jim, and Raven take a look  at ANT 04. Ant confronts Gadget Man and finally she, and we, gets some  answers to just what is going on. That plus, FINteresting conversations!

TIMESTAMPS
02:33 – Listener Letters
07:01 – What Ant Crossover would you like to see? (FINteresting Conversations)
20:54 – Ant 04 (Review)

Aug 12, 202201:34:23
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 23: Freak Force 09 & 10

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 23: Freak Force 09 & 10

In this episode of the Savage FINcast Retro, hosts Craig, Raven, and  Jim take a look back at Freak Force 09 & 10. First with a crossover  encounter with Cyber Force, and then meet the infamous Joey Finkleberry!


Jul 23, 202258:53
Savage FINcast - Episode 117: Fancactus Sharkout!

Savage FINcast - Episode 117: Fancactus Sharkout!

Hey, remember Savage Dragon? It's back. In a big way! FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at the latest issue of Savage Dragon, and all hell is breaking loose as the Vicious Circle is beset upon on all sides. It's going to be a blood bath! Who's going to be left standing at the end? We'll never tell. At least until we get to it in the episode.

All this plus listener letters and FINteresting Conversations. This month, "What long time Savage Dragon character would you like to see die? And which one would you like to see live forever?"

TIMESTAMPS

01:53 - Listener Letters
26:28 - FINteresting Conversations
44:20 - Savage Dragon 262 (Review)

Jul 06, 202202:01:47
Savage FINcast - Episode 116: Super Freaks Interviews Extravaganza!

Savage FINcast - Episode 116: Super Freaks Interviews Extravaganza!

It’s all been building to this! What started as a fun self-published fan  project to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Savage FINcast, by  bringing together a smorgasbord of savagely talented artists and writers  to create the most non-canonical Savage Dragon comic anthology of all  time, has turned into an officially recognized Image comic book  available now at your local comic shop! Hosts Jim, Craig, and Raven take  a whirlwind tour of those who contributed comic stories to the SUPER  FREAKS one-shot with a titanic series of interview segments!

TIMESTAMPS
08:00 – Raven Perez (Interview)
35:29 – Greg O’Driscoll & James Hanson (Interview)
57:25 – Nick Justus, Mark Welser, & Craig Olsen (Interview)
01:22:02 – Chris McJunkin, John Ashton Golden, & Jim Purcell (Interview)
01:50:55 –  Connor James Tierney (Interview)
02:13:47 – Ken Albery & David Branstetter (Interview)
02:41:39 – Simon Mallette St-Pierre (Interview)

Jun 02, 202203:12:21
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 22: Savage Dragon 14 & 15

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 22: Savage Dragon 14 & 15

In this episode of the Savage FINcast Retro; Raven, Jim, & Craig take a look at Savage Dragon 14 and 15, to witness the start of the classic Possessed Arc.

May 25, 202201:21:17
Savage FINcast - Episode 115: More Vicious. More Circle.

Savage FINcast - Episode 115: More Vicious. More Circle.

In this tardy episode of The Savage FINcast, host's Raven, Jim, & Craig take a look at Erik Larsen's Ant #03. Hannah goes to Comic Con and kicks Mimes. Also, Spawn is here in his natural habitat, a Sewer. All that and a ton of listener letters, and of course FINteresting Conversations where we the hosts talk about a topic chosen by you, the listener. This episode, has the time of the Vicious Circle past?

TIMESTAMPS

02:07 - How are we doing? (News?!)
08:47 - Listener Letters (Mail)
33:15 - "Do you think the Vicious Circle should be put to rest?"(FINteresting Conversation)
44:34 - Ant 03 (Review)

Apr 28, 202201:42:59
Savage FINcast - Episode 114: The Present of the Past

Savage FINcast - Episode 114: The Present of the Past

What's past is present and what's present is now past. In this episode of the Savage FINcast Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at ANT 02 and work to untangle the twists and turns of a very unreliable narrator.  That plus listener mail, FINteresting conversations, and news!

TIMESTAMPS
02:14 - Savage Dragon delayed to June (Erik Larsen News)
05:36 - Ant 3, 4, and 5 Covers (Erik Larsen News)
17:32 - Dragon featured on The Last Shadowhawk cover (Erik Larsen News)
31:33 - Listener Mail
01:05:18 - What art style would you like to see attempted on Ant or Savage Dragon? (FINteresting Conversations)
01:17:05 - Ant 1 (Review)
01:23:59 - Ant 2 (Review)

Mar 13, 202202:01:04
Savage FINcast - Episode 113: An Inteview with Dean Haspiel and Dave Kelly

Savage FINcast - Episode 113: An Inteview with Dean Haspiel and Dave Kelly

In this episode of the Savage FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven are  joined by creator of the Red Hook, Dean Haspiel and creator of The Night  Watchman, Dave Kelly, to talk about their collaborative Savage Dragon  back-up 3-parter Bride of Wax as well as their overall comic history.

Feb 22, 202201:22:23
Savage FINcast - Episode 112: The Secret History of Curling

Savage FINcast - Episode 112: The Secret History of Curling

The Savage FINcast returns for the new year rested and refreshed, ready to take on the task of reviewing the latest issue of Savage Dragon! Jim, Raven, & Craig reminisce about their Image Comics memories to celebrate 30 years of Image Comics, make an Earth shattering announcement that will rock the Savage FINcast to its core, and of course take a look at Savage Dragon 261. All this, and FINteresting Conversations, listener mail!

TIMESTAMPS

01:39 - IMAGE COMICS 30TH ANNIVERSARY(Reminisces)
08:24 - SUPER FREAKS (Announcement)
25:37 - KILLADELPHIA VARIANT COVER (Erik Larsen News)
26:19 - ASTRO CITY VARIANT COVER (Erik Larsen News)
30:25 - JACK CHAMPION 'COVER' (Erik Larsen News)
32:48 - SAVAGE DRAGON FRENCH ALBUM (Erik Larsen News)
36:52 - LISTENER LETTERS
43:15 - WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE IMAGE RELATED MEMORY? (FINteristing Conversation)
57:42 - SAVAGE DRAGON 261 (Review)

Feb 04, 202202:08:16
Savage FINcast - Episode 111: 2021 Questions, an Interview with Erik Larsen

Savage FINcast - Episode 111: 2021 Questions, an Interview with Erik Larsen

Long over due, this episode of the Savage FINcast finds hosts Craig, Jim  & Raven sitting down to talk turkey with Savage Dragon creator Erik  Larsen. They discus the relaunch of Ant, Erik's struggles with writers  block, our thoughts on Savage Dragon in 2021, and what we might expect  to see in 2022!

Dec 17, 202102:09:40
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 21: Savage Dragon 12, 13, 13X, & WildCATS 14

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 21: Savage Dragon 12, 13, 13X, & WildCATS 14

In this episode of the Savage FINcast Retro, hosts Raven, Jim &  Craig take a look at completely ordinary issue Savage Dragon 12, but  then take a deep dive on the legendary Image X Month with the "Jim Lee"  Savage Dragon 13 and the Erik Larsen WildCATS 14. As well as the Erik  Larsen Savage Dragon 13.

Nov 10, 202101:53:48
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 20: Freak Force 7 & 8

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 20: Freak Force 7 & 8

In this episode of the Savage FINcast Retro, Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at Freak Force 7 & 8 and see new neighbors moving in, questionable workout attire, strangely advance security systems,  and ask the question, just how do you actually test to find out that if you fall off a building you'll explode?

Oct 11, 202101:16:15
Savage FINcast - Episode 110: The Betterer Letterer

Savage FINcast - Episode 110: The Betterer Letterer

Two titanic transcribers tussle truly to try taking trust... of Savage Dragon's lettering gig (sorry, ran out of 'T's there). Savage FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look at Savage Dragon 260 in stereo, with not one, but two different lettering jobs by two incredible lettering talents; Rus Wooton & Jack Morelli. Also they might talk about what happened in issue too. Returning foes, wedding bells, what letter does Captain Tootsie shave into his chest? All that and Erik Larsen News, Listener Letters, & FINteresting Conversations.

TIMESTAMPS
02:05 - Two Versions of Savage Dragon 260 (News)
04:30 - Erik Might have Ended Savage Dragon with SD 259? (News)
07:48 - Letters
18:52 - Who should Letter Savage Dragon? And Who was your favorite SD Letterer ever? (FINteresting Conversation)
31:58 - Savage Dragon 260 (Review)

Sep 09, 202102:18:51
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 19: Savage Dragon 10 & 11

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 19: Savage Dragon 10 & 11

In this episode of the Savage FINcast Retro, Raven, Craig, & Jim  take a look at Savage Dragon 10 & 11. Talk about the pitfalls of  create-a-character contests, the memorability of an iconic one-shot  baddie, and the Fiend’s most recent wardrobe change.

Aug 12, 202101:08:29
Savage FINcast - Episode 109: Erik Butt, is Pretty Good Butt

Savage FINcast - Episode 109: Erik Butt, is Pretty Good Butt

The Savage FINcast takes a detour aaaaaaaaaaaaall the way to the final  issue of Ant to look at what Erik Larsen has cooked up for a conclusion  15 years in the making. Craig, Jim, & Raven talk about things like…  what’s up with Ant any way? Does Ant have enough back for Raven? Just  what the heck does Erik have in store for Ant in the future?

TIMESTAMPS
04:18 – Farron Delgado Exits Savage Dragon (News)
33:57 – Unofficial Savage Dragon “M.U.S.C.L.E.” figure (News)
40:58 – Carnivore Comics released alternate ANT #1 Cover (News)
44:30 – Fan Letters (FINteresting Conversations)
01:10:28  – Do you think Erik should have forgone issue #12 for an issue #1? Will  you be buying Ant #1? (FINteresting Conversations)
01:11:56 – Ant 01 (Review)

Jul 24, 202102:33:15
Savage FINcast - Episode 108: Malcolm, there's no U in team!

Savage FINcast - Episode 108: Malcolm, there's no U in team!

Hailing from the great white North, its Canada's greatest super-heroes  NORTH FORCE. Savage FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven take a  look-see at the dual release of Savage Dragon 259 and its companion  volume North Force 0. Super-Hero recruitment, hostile space aliens,  secret identities, this one's got it all in the latest episode of The  Savage FINcast.
Also in this  episode, FINteresting Conversations, where we ask you, the audience, to  write in with your responses to our questions. This episode, "How would  you like to see an animated Savage Dragon adaption handled?"

TIMESTAMPS
07:38 - Ant 01 & 02 Covers (News)
18:39 - Savage Dragon 263 Cover (News)
19:15 - Fire Power 12 Erik Variant Cover (News)
26:12 - "Savage Dragon animated" (FINteresting Conversations)
56:00 - "North Force Creative Teams" (FINteresting Conversations)
01:12:09 - Savage Dragon 259/North Force 0 (Review)

Jun 11, 202102:30:29
Savage FINcast - Episode 107: Gods of Brutality, an Interview with Mark Welser & Rich Woodall

Savage FINcast - Episode 107: Gods of Brutality, an Interview with Mark Welser & Rich Woodall

In this episode of the Savage FINcast, host's Craig, Jim, & Raven  are joined by comic creators and Savage Dragon back-up contributors Rick  Woodall and Mark Welser to talk about their new comic colab GODS OF  BRUTALITY. Its a brutally metal episode of the Savage FINcast!

May 19, 202101:55:11
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 18: Freak Force 05 & 06

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 18: Freak Force 05 & 06

It's the Savage FINcast Retro! This episode hosts Raven, Craig, &  Jim take a look at Freak Force 05 & 06. WARNING: Long tangent rant  where Jim & the gang goes off bashing all the Bs; like Byrne,  Bendis, & Bagley. Because they've got radioactive opinions, and they  can't be stopped.

TIMESTAMPS
1:32 - Rants and Raves
12:57 - Freak Force 05 (Review)
49:51 - Freak Force 06 (Review)

Apr 27, 202101:37:27
Savage FINcast - Episode 106: Dragons, Tigers, & Bears! Oh My!

Savage FINcast - Episode 106: Dragons, Tigers, & Bears! Oh My!

It's a magical world! Lets go exploring! In this episode of the Savage  FINcast Craig, Jim & Raven take a look at Savage Dragon 258 one of  the most riveting and tense issues of Savage Dragon of all time. Every  moment the creeping dread filling our hosts, until the thrilling climax  crushes them beneath the sheer weight of anticipation.
This plus NEWS, E-MAILS, and FINTERESTING CONVERSATIONS!

TIMESTAMPS
03:11 - Variant Covers for Crossover & Geiger
14:37 - Cover for Savage Dragon 262
18:07 - Ant 12 Announced
27:25 - Erik Spider-Man page sells for $50,400 at Auction
36:16 - Emails and FINteresting Conversation Responses
50:39 - Jim Won't Shut-Up About Judge Dredd
59:56 - If Savage Dragon Was Turned into a TV Show, How?
01:13:28 - Savage Dragon 258

Apr 08, 202102:25:09
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 17: Graphic Fantasy 01 & 02

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 17: Graphic Fantasy 01 & 02

Take  a trip with us all the way back to the beginning in this very special  Savage FINcast Retro, where Raven, Jim, and Craig take a look at the  facsimile editions of Graphic Fantasy 01 & 02 to experience the  thrills of Prism, Iron Hawk, and Domestic Tranquility. Oh and some guy  named The Dragon. You might have heard of him?

Mar 26, 202101:37:10
Savage FINcast - Episode 105: Kiss the Beak, Smooch the Haystack

Savage FINcast - Episode 105: Kiss the Beak, Smooch the Haystack

With a might crack of thunder, Thor's back and so is the Savage FINcast.  Craig, Jim, & Raven discuss the finer points of chicken head based  romance, speculate about the dream of Savage Dragon comics every week,  apologize way too much, argue about just what a meme is, beat their head  against the table trying to rationalize fins in 3D space, and of course  discuss the real reason we're all here, Savage Dragon 257.
This plus listener letters and FINteresting Conversation.

TIMESTAMPS
05:33 - North Force 0 (NEWS)
11:23 - Savage Dragon 261 Cover (NEWS)
15:39 - Listener Letters (FEEDBACK)
51:53 - If Savage Dragon launched Three New Additional Titles, What Should They Be? (FINteresting Conversation)
01:05:14 Savage Dragon 257 (REVIEW)

Mar 01, 202102:00:35
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 16: Freak Force 03 & 04

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 16: Freak Force 03 & 04

Evil Doppelgangers run amok in the latest Savage FINcast Retro. Raven,  Craig, and Jim are introduced to the Throwaways, easily the most  interesting and memorable villains ever to grace a comic book. And then  some other, more actually cool, stuff happens.

TIMESTAMPS
02:02 - Freak Force 03 (Review)
37:53 - Freak Force 04 (Review)

Feb 14, 202101:06:02
Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 15: Savage Dragon (On-going) 08 & 09

Savage FINcast Retro - Episode 15: Savage Dragon (On-going) 08 & 09

Its all about blades and bullets in the latest episode of the Savage  FINcast Retro. Hosts Raven, Craig, and Jim take a look back at Savage  Dragon 08 and 09 of the on-going series to see how Dragon got out of his  particular impalement pickle.

TIMESTAMPS
06:06 - Savage Dragon 08 (Review)
34:23 - Savage Dragon 09 (Review)

Jan 30, 202101:07:21
Savage FINcast - Episode 104: Fako II: The Revenge

Savage FINcast - Episode 104: Fako II: The Revenge

There’s blood in the water in the latest episode of the Savage FINcast.  Hosts Craig, Jim & Raven take a look at the revelations of Savage  Dragon 256. Who is the toothy creature the cover proclaims is back from  the dead? Jim rants about blood. Craig rants about faceless mooks.  Raven… does Raven things. All this and FINteresting Conversations!

TIMESTAMPS
02:29 – Savage Dragon 259 Cover (News)
10:19 – Listener Mail
24:33 – ‘Best’ Savage Dragon Villain (FINteresting Conversation)
37:29 – Savage Dragon 256 (Review)

Jan 15, 202102:01:07
Savage FINcast - Episode 103: The Little Croissant Peels Up!

Savage FINcast - Episode 103: The Little Croissant Peels Up!

Winter is coming, so lets talk insistently about Canadian super-heroes!  Craig, Raven, & Jim take a look at Savage Dragon 255, where nothing  of significance or importance happens. No sir. No shocking deaths, or  brutal revelations, or ominous foreshadowing here. This surely will not  go down as one of the most pivotal issues of Savage Dragon of all time.  Impossible. Laughable.
But at least we have Savage Dragon games and FINteresting Conversations to get us by.

TIMESTAMPS
03:35 - Letters
10:13 - Who are the members of NORTH FORCE?! (FINteresting Conversations)
25:09 - Vicious Circle Leader Quiz (Games)
44:01 - Savage Dragon 255 (Review)

Dec 22, 202002:21:38
Savage FINcast - Episode 102: Butt Flex!
Dec 03, 202002:05:41
Savage FINcast - Episode 101: One Rouge Rogue, Featuring the Secret Origin of the Savage FINcast

Savage FINcast - Episode 101: One Rouge Rogue, Featuring the Secret Origin of the Savage FINcast

The Savage FINcast rolls on with another pulse pounding episode. Hosts,  Craig, Jim, & Raven take a look back at how the FINcast was started  and then take a sniff at Savage Dragon 253 as the deadly Dart and her  Vicious Circle make their move with Malcolm Dragon caught in the middle.  
All that and FINtesting Conversations. This Episode's Question, "What Variant Covers Would You Like to See?"

TIMESTAMPS
02:02 - FINcast  History Reminiscing
24:29 - Savage Dragon - Family Matters will have extra pages (News)
28:51 - Listener Letters
36: 51 - FINteresting Conversation Responces
50:52 - What Variant Covers Would You Like to See? (FINteresting Conversation Topic)
01:11:44 - Savage Dragon 253 (Review)

Nov 18, 202002:22:11
Savage FINcast - Episode 100: Co-Hosts of FINcast's Past

Savage FINcast - Episode 100: Co-Hosts of FINcast's Past

This is it! The big one! They said it was impossible! One-Hundred  Episodes of the Savage FINcast! And what better way to celebrate then to  talk to all the people who made this Podcast possible. Host regulars,  Craig, Jim, & Raven are joined by all our wonderful former and guest  co-hosts for a massive chit-chat. FINcast co-founder, Nick Justus.  Early days regular, Adam O. Pruett. Extended recurring guest, Zac  Hawkins. And always ready when we need him, Scott James. We catch-up on  what they’ve been up to these last few years, how they’re feeling about  Savage Dragon, and what they might be looking forward to in the future  of Savage Dragon! All this and a bit of news, in the 100th Episode of  the Savage FINcast!

TIMESTAMPS
04:09 – Savage Dragon 257 Cover (News)
09:01 – Cyborg Spider-Man Action Figure from Hasbro (News)
14:16 – Nick Justus (Interview)
01:00:33 – Adam O. Pruett (Interview)
01:42:37 – Zac Hawkins (Interiview)
02:13:24 – Scott James (Interview)

Oct 30, 202003:00:47
Savage FINcast - Episode 99: Ten Toes!

Savage FINcast - Episode 99: Ten Toes!

Lo! There shall come… a couple endings. The Savage FINcast comes to the  end of a journey several years in the making as TMNT Urban Legends  reaches its final conclusion after 20 years. Craig, Jim, and Raven look  at the final three, and brand new, issues of TMNT: Urban Legends,  revisit IDW’s TMNT 30th Anniversary special, and also take a look at a  two issue unofficial Image TMNT fan comic finale from 2011/2012. How  does it compare? What did they get right? What did they get wrong? All  this and listener letters and FINteresting Conversations. This episode,  “When you Flipped the Page and saw Paul, how did you feel?”

TIMESTAMPS
03:18 – Savage Dragon 252 Second Printing (News)
05:57 – Alternate ‘Biden/Harris’ Cover for 253 (News)
08:33 – Savage Dragon 256 Cover (News)
15:44 – Listener Mail
25:42 – When you Flipped the Page and saw Paul, how did you feel? (FINteresting Conversations)
30:24  – What other 3rd party property would you like to see folded into the  Highbrow universe under Erik’s editorship? (FINteresting Conversations)
43:10 – Raven’s TMNT Quiz (Games)
01:03:35 – TMNT Urban Legends 24-26 (Review)
01:56:35 – IDW 30th Anniversary One-Shot (Review)
02:03:44 – TMNT 24-25 Fan Ending (Review)

Oct 15, 202002:30:30
Savage FINcast - Episode 98: Strong to the FIN-ish

Savage FINcast - Episode 98: Strong to the FIN-ish

Its a magical world when Savage Dragon and the Savage FINcast go SUNDAY  FUNNY! Craig, Jim, & Raven take a further look at Savage Dragon 251  before diving into the Savage Dragon's Salute to the Funnies in Savage  Dragon 252. It's gag comic references galore as Erik Larsen pulls out  all the stops emulating the art styles of histories greatest news paper  comic strips (and also Rex Morgan). Its a hoot and a half in this  episode of the Savage FINcast!

Timestamps
01:56 - FINmail
32:59 - What Artists Do You Want to see Erik Emulate next? (FINteresting Conversation)
50:06 - Savage Dragon 251 (Review)
01:30:46 - Savage Dragon 252 (Review)

Sep 24, 202003:01:54