Best Pack Pride Podcasts (2026)

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Valiant's The Unity Saga: 1/13/26 1:08:48

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Time is Absolute as the first "Year of JA" book of 2026 highlights one of our co-host's favorite intercompany crossover events: Valiant Comics' original Unity Saga by Jim Shooter, Barry Windsor Smith, Bob Layton & more! Plus another round of our most popular comic book related game: Blind Rankings! What's the Lamest Superpower? Who's the most iconi…

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Spectacular Spider-Man, Issues 178-200: 1/6/26 1:56:50

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It's a Double Sized Episode Event to kick off our 6th season! Join all of your past favorite hosts and guests as we cover 23 issues of Spectacular Spider-Man written by JM Dematteis with art by Sal Buscema! Plus a deep dive into the Movies, Music, and Other Comics released during this comic books two year run from 1991 to 1993! Host: Andy Larson Co…

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Batman, Year One: 12/30/25 1:07:58

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Our "DC"ember celebration concludes with our final book review of our fifth season: "Batman: Year One" written by the legendary Frank Miller with art by David Mazzucchelli. Plus it's our annual "Year in Review" featuring our Top 10 picks for Best Comics of 2025! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith and JA Scott Get all of your comic book supplies…

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The New Gods Vol.1, The Falling Sky: 12/23/25 55:54

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Spend your Christmas with the Last Comic Shop crew as we review the first six issues of Ram V. and Evan Cagle's recent renewal of the New Gods series collected in the trade entitled "The Falling Sky"! Plus Santa Mikey makes a stop at the Shop to pass out comic book related presents to all our loyal listeners! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith,…

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Dark Knight December Mega Pack: Bonus Show 6:07:05

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Merry Christmas Last Comic Shop Fans! At this special time of year, the Last Comic Shop celebrates DC Comics with their annual event they call DCember. And what kind of DCember would it be if we didn't celebrate one of their most famous heroes in the Dark Knight himself, Batman! So grab a glass of eggnog, some festively decorated sugar cookies and …

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The Warlord by Mike Grell, Issues 1-11: 12/16/25 1:06:25

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We travel to the underground world of Skartaris to celebrate the recent release of Mike Grell's high fantasy masterpiece "The Warlord" in Omnibus! Plus we are finally planting our flag with a tournament of the top 16 Action Figure Play sets of all time! Which set from your childhood will emerge victorious from our brackets? Castle Grayskull? The US…

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Pride of Baghdad: 12/9/25 1:04:21

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We'd be "Lion" if we told you we didn't have another great book picked out for "DC"ember! It's Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughn and Niko Henrichon from DC Comics Black Label! Plus we treat our fans with more Blind Rankings! What's the Best Christmas Movie? Whose Christmas Song reigns supreme? Who wins in a fist fight between The Grinch and Yukon…

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DC's Dark Knights of Steel: 12/2/25 1:01:12

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We welcome back Jon Engel, the Regional Manger of New Dimension Comics, to kick off our annual "DC"ember event featuring 5 weeks of all DC Comics! This week's selection is all 12 issues of the "Dark Knights of Steel" Elseworlds story by Tom Taylor, Yasmine Putri & others featuring your favorite DC superheroes re-imagined in a high fantasy setting! …

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Transformers Vol.1, Robots in Disguise: 11/25/25 58:29

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Autobots Roll Out with another Last Comic Shop Podcast episode featuring a licensed toy comic tie in series! That's right, it's the first 6 issues of the recent Skybound/Image reboot of the Transformers Comic by Daniel Warren Johnson! Plus in preparation for our upcoming tournament on the "Greatest Action Figure Playset of All Time", we are debatin…

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Jessica Jones, Alias Issues 1-10: 11/18/25 1:02:05

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It's time to uncover the comic book series that inspired the hit Marvel TV series with the original Jessica Jones: Alias, Issues 1-10 by Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Gaydos, & more ! Plus we look at the music, movies, and comics released at the same time as issue 1 of this series in September of 2001! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith and Nic…

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Valiant's Solar, Man of the Atom Issues 1-10: 11/11/25 1:07:00

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We're going nuclear this week as the "Year of JA" continues with one of his all time favorite series: Valiant Comics original Solar, Man of the Atom run by Jim Shooter, Barry Windsor Smith, Bob Layton & more! Plus another round of our newest comic book related game: The Lantern Line! Where do your favorite comic book characters rank in terms of bei…

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Mikey's Mighty Marvel Mega Pack: Bonus Show 5:42:55

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Face Front True Believers! We've got six past episodes from our evergreen archives collected in one extended play format for you! All of the Marvel Books! All of them featuring arguably our most famous and frequent guest host, Mr. Mikey Wood! Feast your ears on this collection of comics from the House of Ideas featuring: 1) Silver Surfer, Parable: …

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The Mainstreet Spinbusters, and all our other coverage about Chris d'Entremont crossing the floor 54:15

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This podcast includes Jeff's conversation with the Spinbusters - Michelle Coffin, Barbara Emodi, and Chris Lydon - followed by Amy Smith's conversation with former president of the Conservative Party of Canada, Rob Batherson, and reactions of people who live in the riding Acadie-Annapolis.

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The Avengers, The Veracity Trap: 11/4/25 1:02:11

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The Avengers are assembling this week on the Last Comic Shop Podcast, as we look at this love letter to the Silver Age with "The Avengers: The Veracity Trap" by Chip Kidd and Michael Cho! Plus, it's the 4th Annual Mighty Marvel Trivia Challenge! Test your knowledge of all things Marvel against our panel of comic book geeks! Host: Andy Larson Co Hos…

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The final episode of the four part series, 'Explore the Lore' 10:47

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Melody Rose brings us last installment of her four part series, just in time for Halloween. This one is all about the the Cape Breton Hairy Man!

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Why is Canada such an attractive destination for criminals wanting to launder dirty money? 20:44

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Peter German wrote two reports for the Attorney General of British Columbia, called Dirty Money, and Dirty Money Part Two. He's President and ED of the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform, back in Halifax for a panel discussion called, "Money Laundering: Canada's Back Office of Organized Crime."…

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How White Ribbon has adapted its goals to accommodate the technological landscape of the manosphere 15:23

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The organization focuses on engaging and educating men and boys to preventing gender-based violence, by promoting gender equality and healthy masculinities. CEO of White Ribbon, Humberto Carolo, tells Alex Guye how the non-profit has changed since it first began in 1991 and how shifts in technology have created additional spaces where their work is…

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West Hants Pride program Out Together aims to keep 2SLGBTQ+ people from leaving the area 9:12

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Jeff Douglas speaks with West Hants Pride the interim president Angela Grant. Find the group online at westhantspride.ca

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"The cheese slipped off the cracker" -- US Ambassador to Canada goes on tirade over Ontario's TV ad 9:26

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Jeff Douglas talks about what happened with Asa McKercher, Hudson Chair in Canada-US Relations & an associate prof at the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government, at St. FX.

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Somna, A Bedtime Story: 10/28/25 59:13

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We're finishing out our spooktacular comic season for 2025 with a sultry tale of witchcraft that is equal parts sexy and scary! It's the Eisner award winning "Somna, A Bedtime Story" by Becky Cloonan & Tula Lotay! Plus a good old fashioned game of "Mash Ups" where we dare to pair Marvel Cinematic Universe Characters and Most Iconic Monsters in Pop …

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Plans to demolish the historic former Église Sainte-Marie, in Church Point, Digby County, are on hold 18:29

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Gabrielle Bardall, co-chair of the Sainte-Marie Heritage & Development Association, tells Jeff Douglas how people came together to save one of the largest wooden structures of its kind in the world.

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Bruce Rainnie on the magic of baseball, and an 18-inning game that will go into the history books 10:34

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Bruce Rainnie, President and CEO of the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame, speaks with host Jeff Douglas.

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Spinbusters on Tim Houston 1.0 and 2.0, and why 40-year old audio of Ronald Reagan packs a punch 34:18

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Mainstreet host Jeff Douglas speaks with Chris Lydon, Michelle Coffin, and Barbara Emodi, about politics in Nova Scotia and beyond.

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Episode three of 'Explore the Lore', brings us in the world of faeries 10:26

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Melody Rose brings us an East Coast favourite on this third installment of 'Explore the Lore'.

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Paul Wong talks career spanning five decades, and curating the retrospective exhibit Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama 13:24

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Pioneering artist Paul Wong is back in Halifax for a lecture at the Halifax Central Library on October 23rd. The award winning artist spoke with Alex Guye about his career, his most recent exhibit and why he continually pushes the boundaries of interdisciplinary storytelling.

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Feds promise to reform bail and sentencing, particularly targeting violent and repeat offenders 19:36

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We hear some of the details from Justice Minister and Attorney General, Sean Fraser. Then Jeff Douglas speaks with Sheila Wildeman, co-chair of the East Coast Prison Justice Society, and a professor at the Dalhousie Schulich School of Law.

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Sara Siahpour came to Nova Scotia because she faced six years in prison in Iran 19:40

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This former teacher visited CBC Halifax, with Atefa Tabesh, to tell Mainstreet's Alex Mason how she became a target of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, how she escaped the country, and what Nova Scotia holds for her.

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Delphine du Toit has had a dry well for the last eight weeks 12:46

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When Delphine du Toit bought her house eight years ago, she never imagined her well would run dry, forcing her to drive to Musquodoboit Harbour for potable water. She shares her experience with guest host, Alex Guye and explains although this drought is impacting her now, she's also worried about the future.…

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Godzilla Monsterpiece Theatre: 10/21/25 56:44

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OH NO! There goes Tokyo! It's our review of Godzilla Monsterpiece Theatre from former Last Comic Shop Podcast guest, Tom Scioli! Plus prepare to get schooled on the History of Supernatural and Horror related comics with our annual Halloween trivia game! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott…

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Ottawa to tackle onlne fraud, and David Shipley says there's even more at stake than your life savings 9:16

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Being defrauded can have devastating impacts on a victim's finances, and so much more than that. But cyber-security expert David says this is also an issue of national defence. He's tells Jeff Douglas why.

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Highlights from an evening of pioneer surfer stories, and a vision for the future of Lawrencetown Point 19:33

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Vic Ruzgys hosted an evening of Surfer Stories, as a fundraiser for the Lawrencetown Headland Project Association. We'll hear a few highlights, and then Vic tells Jeff Douglas what the Association is worried about as the province prepares to move part of the highway that runs past Lawrencetown Beach.…

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Episode two of the new four part series 'Explore the Lore', is all about mysterious sea creatures 10:34

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A fishing expedition, Canso Harbour, the year 1656 and a mysterious sea creature? That’s where Melody Rose is starting things off for us in episode two of 'Explore the Lore'.

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Member of Save West Mabou Beach Provincial Park group weighs in on latest Cabot bid 7:30

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A bid to develop part of West Mabou Beach into a golf course has prompted a local group to try to put a stop to it. Concerned resident, Sivan Hobden, is part of the group Save West Mabou Beach Provincial Park.

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Vertigo's House of Secrets, Issues 1-10: 10/14/25 58:02

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We continue our macabre march through the world of spooky comic books this week with the first 10 issues of "House of Secrets" by Steven Seagle & Teddy Kristiansen released under DC Comics famous Vertigo subprint! Plus, the Last Comic Shop gang holds a seance to summon the spirits of long passed comic book legends! Who will show up at the shop? Lis…

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The Spooktacular Seven-Pack! : Bonus Show 6:38:19

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Happy Halloween Last Comic Shop Fans! We've got Seven Spooky past episodes of the Last Comic Shop Podcast lined up for you in this extended play format featuring some of the absolute best our haunted house has to offer! From a Tournament of the Best Trick or Treat Candy to the History of Oktoberfest to Terrifying Trivia games sure to liven up your …

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Wolverine, Weapon X: 10/7/25 1:02:20

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Trese Vol. 1, Murder on Balete Drive: 9/30/25 58:20

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We are starting the Halloween season a day early with a book all about the supernatural and occult with a Filipino twist! It's Volume 1 of Trese entitled "Murder on Balete Drive" from Budjette Tan & Kajo Baldisimo! Plus we take a deep dive into one of most popular comic book collecting apps on the market: CLZ! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith…

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Pack Pride Podcast: NC State falls at Duke | Pack MBB practice starts | Trent Hidlay joins the show! 51:17

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This show is jam-packed with NC State content! Not only will Charlie Gribble and Cory Smith be breaking down the loss to Duke, but they'll also give their thoughts on Day 1 of the Wolfpack men's basketball practice under Will Wade. The guys will discuss media day and the practice session they got to take in. In the second segment of the show, World…

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All Star Western Vol.1, Guns & Gotham: 9/23/25 1:00:00

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We're celebrating our 250th episode of the podcast with a trip back to the OLD WEST! It's volume one of the New 52 version of All Star Western from Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Moritat! Plus we unveil our newest comic book related game: The Lantern Line! Where do your favorite comic book characters rank in terms of being franchise players that…

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Postgame Podcast: NC State falls 45-33 at Duke for first loss of the season 46:16

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NC State had opportunities late, but couldn't come through in any phase of the game in a 45-33 loss at Duke. The Wolfpack (3-1, 1-1 ACC) finished with four turnovers, allowed 45 total points and had more issues on special teams in its first loss of the year. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back at the Wolfpack's issues in all three phases,…

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Pregame Podcast: Adam Rowe previews NC State vs. Duke football 20:16

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RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State football will be back on the road again Saturday afternoon with a trip to Durham to take on Duke. The Wolfpack and Blue Devils are both looking to gain momentum in the ACC, with State already at 1-0 while Duke is playing in its ACC opener. To preview the Pack's matchup against the Blue Devils, Adam Rowe of The Devils' Den …

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The Eternaut: 9/16/25 1:05:13

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Watch out for evil alien snow and giant monster bugs as we dive into the strange world of the original Eternaut comic strip by Héctor Germán Oesterheld & Francisco Solano López, now adapted into a hit TV show on Netflix! Plus we are planting our flag with a tournament of the top 16 comic book superheroes of all time! Who will emerge victorious from…

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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State off to a 3-0 start | Pack men's hoops lands first commit in 2026 59:30

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NC State football continued rolling with a come-from-behind win over Wake Forest, 34-24, to open the season at 3-0 and 1-0 in the ACC. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble take a look back at the latest win, play "Believe It or Not?" with several themes coming out of the first three games and more. The guys will also break down the addition of Trevon Car…

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Postgame Podcast: NC State storms back for 34-24 win at Wake Forest 47:46

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Behind three passing touchdowns from CJ Bailey, a career night from Hollywood Smothers and a stifling second half from the Wolfpack's defense, NC State found a way to pull out a 34-24 win over Wake Forest on the road. The Pack now sits at 3-0 (1-0 ACC) on the season, with the last two coming after trailing at halftime one quarter of the way through…