Pick of the Week #1000 – Fantastic Four #730 (4)

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🗓️ 26 October 2025

⏱️ 245 minutes

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iFanboy celebrates its landmark 1000th episode with a quadruple-sized extravaganza! Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick try in vain to hold it all together as they're joined by Ron Richards, Gordon the Intern, Dr. Ryan Haupt, Jim Viscardi, Tom King, Chris Eliopoulos, Mike Norton, and Brian Michael Bendis! Plus, a special appearance by Rick Remender! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 03:58:42 Pick of the Week:00:03:34 – Fantastic Four #730 (4) Patron Pick:00:18:02 – Captain Henry and the Graveyard of Time #1 Audience Questions:00:24:36 – The tradition continues as iFanboy fields questions from the loyal iFanbase for over three hours! Plus, special guests and old friends pop in and out to join in the fun and chat and just generally derail the show’s format. Scott H. from Portland, Oregon asks how the iFanboys have changed as readers over 25 years. Ian S. asks Tom King how much he credits iFanboy for his successes and failures and also what level of Patron he secretly is. Jim W. wants to know how much input creators have with collected editions and why Conor is always hot, and wants to know how the iFanboys obtain their weekly comics. Sheldon A. from Paradise, Newfoundland, Canada asks what makes a good Talksplode. Tom C. from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom asks everyone for their three favorite Beatles albums. Jack H. wants to know which Beatles would get along best with which members of the Fantastic Four. Tyler F. is curious which comics and which TV and films are harder to watch after having kids. Mark H. from Chicago, Illinois has a gotcha question for Ron about the Deadpool films. Ilan P. from Johannesburg, South Africa wants to know how important the quality of the dialogue is when reviewing comics. Chris from the iFanboy Data Analytics Department presents his annual report on Patron Powers. Edward A. asks who out there in the comics media world today would have fit in with the old iFanboy.com writing staff. Jonathan S. from Albuquerque, New Mexico wants to know what aspects of podcasting (and media) in 2025 would the iFanboy have found most surprising in 2005. Adam T. from Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom asks how the iFanboys decide which comics to keep indefinitely. Doug M. wants to know what brings everyone joy. Nick M. asks if there are any funny stories involving iFanboy’s fellow OG comics podcasters. Ben F. from Erie, Pennsylvania asks about superhero costume redesigns. (W Adam from Orlando, Florida, Duke W., Morgan B., Ben A. from Washington D.C. (via London), and Josh H. from Australia all want to know what iFanboy’s mysterious re-brand was going to be. Wes A. from Fridley, Minnesota, Brian D., Pete D., and Matthew F. all want to know what was in the closet. Eddie R. from Soledad, California wants to know everyone’s favorite Seinfeld character and if Tony Rocky Horror really gave Mia Wallace a foot massage. Kip R. asks if Ron ever paid Bendis for the bounty he put on the life of The Sentry. Patron Thanks:01:53:10 – Taylor Tobeck Brought To You By: iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount! iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We’ve got TWENTY THREE designs! Music:“Back and to the Left”Texas is the Reason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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