Source Pages: A Reading Collective (SPaRC) is a Stranded Panda network podcast where Hayley Hobbs and Brian V. Klein (BVK) dive into the source material (novels and comics) for all of the geeky movies and television shows we love. Also will cover comics for primer episodes on upcoming MCU/ Star Wars/ ++ movies and Disney+ shows and also novels and comics that are continuations of our favorite shows and movies!!
…
continue reading
The First Family is finally in the MCU! While we all patiently awake the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Hayley and Brian read some FF comics and are here to talk about them. Fantastic Four: Life Story covers everything from the 1960s through the 2010s, Galactus, Doctor Doom, and a bunch more! It's Primerin' Time!! Comics covered Fantas…
…
continue reading

1
***Source Pages 200th Episode Extravaganza!!***
1:03:06
1:03:06
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:03:06Source Pages has hit 200 episodes, and there's a party going on in here! Hayley and Brian are joined by fellow SPaRCasters Karen (Timey Wimey Talk) and Todd, aka "Suds" (Sacred Jedi Texts) to chat and reminisce about the past 200 episodes, the emergence of specialized movie theater popcorn buckets, and whatever else comes up. "We would be honored i…
…
continue reading
The first theatrical release of the DC Universe (DCU) is almost here: Superman! Hayley and BVK read and discuss Superman Unlimited #1, written by Dan Slott, to get hyped for the movie, and also discuss other iterations of Superman on screen. Up up and AWAY! Comics covered Superman Unlimited (2025) - #1 EMAIL: SPARCPODCAST@GMAIL.COM TWITTER: https:/…
…
continue reading
The Dreaming may be in need of a new master! Hayley and Brian chat about "Season of Mists", from The Sandman comic run, as a primer for season two of the Netflix series, since it will be the basis for the first arc of the show. Some comments made by Dream's siblings in the Endless, mainly Desire, have him determined to right a wrong he did... but h…
…
continue reading

1
Ironheart (MCU/ Disney+) Primer - The Hood (Dark Reign)
1:01:52
1:01:52
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:01:52Source Pages is back from their summer vacation, just in time to get everyone ready for the debut of Ironheart on Disney+! Hayley and Brian read and discuss the 5-issue comic run of Dark Reign: The Hood to get ready for the MCU debut of Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, a character who can tap into the dark arts and magic.. all while wearing a cool clo…
…
continue reading

1
Timey Wimey Talk: A Doctor Who SPaRCast - The Reality War Reactions
1:01:54
1:01:54
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:01:54Season 15 of Doctor Who has ended, and the whole crew is here to talk about it. Hayley, Karen, Liz and Brian share their thoughts about "The Reality War": the good, the bad, The Two Ranis, and ALL of the WTF moments that occurred in this finale! SPaRC's Podcast Buddies: Across the Bifrost: The Mighty Thor - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acr…
…
continue reading
For the first time this season, the entire TWT crew is here! Hayley, Liz, Karen and Brian convened to discuss the penultimate episode of this season of Doctor Who: Wish World. What schemes do The Rani, or Ranis (or whatever the plural of "Rani" is :) ), Conrad and the newborn incarnation of Desiderium have cooking, and what Time Lord may make an un…
…
continue reading

1
Andor: A Star Wars Story (Disney +) - Season Two Review & Comparison
1:05:08
1:05:08
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:05:08Well, Season 2 of Andor: A Star Wars Story has come and gone, but this masterpiece will undoubtedly be talked about for many years to come. Hayley and Brian chat about everything that came to mind, from the acting, to the writing, to the sets, to the on-screen tension, and there is quite a bit that was missed! Also, we briefly compare it to the Cas…
…
continue reading

1
Timey Wimey Talk: A Doctor Who SPaRCast - Lucky Day, The Story & The Engine, and The Interstellar Song Contest Reactions
1:20:30
1:20:30
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:20:30Timey Wimey Talk is back from The Flux. Karen and Hayley are manning the TARDIS, talking about Lucky Day, The Story & The Engine, and The Interstellar Song Contest whilst Liz and Brian are on a special mission for UNIT. If the mission goes as planned, the entire crew will be back for the final two episodes of this season! Allons-y! SPaRC's Podcast …
…
continue reading
Thunderbolts*, hit the big screen, and the SPaRC crew went and saw it, (duh!). Hayley and Brian review what they thought of this latest installment into the MCU and compare it with the Sentry comics that were read for the primer. Buckle up, because this is going to be a wild ride! *The New Avengers. EMAIL: SPARCPODCAST@GMAIL.COM TWITTER: https://tw…
…
continue reading
The next installment in the MCU, Thunderbolts*, is set to debut this week, and Source Pages is here to help get your even MORE primed for it! Hayley and BVK read the 2018 Jeff Lemire run of Sentry (Sentry World), to get more familiar with the title character, and also his other "personalities": Bob Reynolds and The Void. Will he be as OP in the mov…
…
continue reading
It's Ring-a-Ding time! On this episode of Timey Wimey Talk, Brian and Liz are missing after going to Miami to see a movie, but Karen and Hayley gather to chat about episodes 2 and 3 from this season of Doctor Who, "Lux" and "The Well". Will The Doctor and Belinda be able to get the TARDIS back to 2025 to get Belinda home? "Don't Make Me Laugh." SPa…
…
continue reading

1
Andor: A Star Wars Story (Disney +) - Season Two Primer
1:06:44
1:06:44
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:06:44We are traveling BACK to that Galaxy Far Far Away! Hayley and Brian and joined by fellow SPaRC Jedi Council member James Hewings to talk all things Star Wars. Mainly chatting about Andor Season One and the Cassian/ K-2SO Marvel One Shot, in anticipation of Andor Season Two, dropping on Disney +. Also discussed is all the great news revealed at this…
…
continue reading

1
Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part Twelve (Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos)
35:24
The first part of the BATTLEWORLD: War Zones coverage wraps this week, with Hayley and BVK covering the 4 issues of Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos. What happens when our 4th Wall Breaking Buddy has to be the narrator in one of his wife's.... ex-wife's... widow's (not sure what to call Shiklah) comics run? Also, we did adieu to Brian's micr…
…
continue reading
Another Doctor Who season premiere means an all-new episode of Timey Walk Talk! Hayley is off on Missbelindachandra helping with the fallout of the revolution, but Karen, Liz and Brian are here to discuss "The Robot Revolution", the first episode of the new season of Who. Come join in on the fun, "polish, polish" **Brian is aware that his mic sound…
…
continue reading

1
Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part Ten (Infinity Gauntlet)
38:00
Another week, another dive into the 2015 Secret Wars Event pool. This time, Hayley and Brian read the Infinity Gauntlet tie-in comics. Thanos is at it again, trying to acquire all of the Infinity Stones, but has multiple factions trying to stop him, including Zigzag the dog of the Bakian Clan. See below for the guide that we are using as a referenc…
…
continue reading
ALL HELL HAS BROKEN LOOSE IN MANHATTAN! Hayley and BVK continue their coverage of the 2015 Secret Wars comic event, with Inferno #1 - 5. Hellish Limbo has taken over Battleworld Manhattan, and the X-Men are stuck in it. Even though it's been over 5 years, Colossus (Piotr Rasputin) still wants to go back in and try to rescue his sister, Illyana, aka…
…
continue reading

1
Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part Eight (Giant-Size Little Marvel: AvX)
34:52
...and the award for the longest SPaRC episode title ever ISSSS.... THIS ONE!! Hayley and Brian are back reading comics from the 2015 SECRET WARS event. This go-round it's Giant Size Little Marvel: Avengers v. X-Men. What would happen if all of our favorite Marvel characters were in elementary school, trying to get the new kids to join their club? …
…
continue reading

1
Sacred Jedi Texts - The Old Republic: Deceived Novel Discussion
1:06:10
1:06:10
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:06:10The Jedi Council has gathered once again, after spending WAY too much time away, exploring the Unknown Regions and Wild Space. Hayley, James, Suds and BVK gather to discuss another DARTH novel, this time it's The Old Republic: Deceived, by Paul S. Kemp, which features Darth Malgus. What would happen if the Sith attack Coruscant, burn the Jedi Templ…
…
continue reading
With so much good content being released, it took a little longer to get to the review & comparison episode for "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man". Hayley and Brian gather to talk about the latest show from Marvel Animation Studios and compare what morsels of goodness were carried over, if any, from the comics that were read for the primer. Ho…
…
continue reading
Guess who's back, back again. Fisk is back, it won't end! Hayley and BVK are here with more Daredevil primers with the release of the Disney+ Daredevil: Born Again show just around the corner. This time, the beginning of the "Mayor Fisk" arc from Charles Soule's 2015 Marvel Comics run is covered. What can go wrong when the people of NYC "elect" The…
…
continue reading
The return of Daredevil on the small screen is just around the corner, and Source Pages is here to get you even MORE pumped! Hayley and BVK read the Dark Art run of Charles Soule's 2015 Daredevil series to get more familiar when the character of Muse. If Muse's depiction on the show is anywhere close to this comics run, we are are sure to be in for…
…
continue reading
The MCU is back in the theaters and Source Pages is here to cover it! Hayley and BVK both saw it, and enjoyed it, over opening weekend, and are here to discuss it, and also compare it to the 2 comics primers, 1 for Red Hulk and 1 for Sam Wilson, and how much crossed over into the movie. Quick spoiler: a lot more of the primer material than was orig…
…
continue reading
The primers for the new Captain America movie keep coming fast and furiously! Hayley and Brian are back with their second primer for Brave New World, this time focusing on the titular character himself: Sam Wilson. Be prepared for some twists and turns and unexplainable plot points, but it's all in good fun! Comics Read: Captain America: Sam Wilson…
…
continue reading
A brand spanking new MCU movie is on the horizon, and Source Pages is here with a brand spanking new primer! Captain America: Brave New World is about to be released, so Hayley and Brian read some comics to get you ready for the big screen debut of Red Hulk! They read the 4-issue run of "Fall of the Hulks: Red Hulk", so you don't have to! But if yo…
…
continue reading
There's a new animated Marvel show coming to Disney+, and the crew are here with a primer to help you along! Hayley and Brian cover some of 2019's Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man comics run to help get everyone pumped for "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man", the streaming series. What kind of hijinks will Peter Parker get into this time? Tune …
…
continue reading
LOST! IN! SPACE! Hayley and BVK are on a mission to discuss the latest Disney+ Star Wars show, Skeleton Crew. This action-adventure in the GFFA was a wonderful romp in space, trying to get the 4 kids back home to their "lost" home planet. Also discussed is other upcoming projects from Star Wars and what Source Pages will be covering in the upcoming…
…
continue reading
The DCU is here! Hayley and Brian just finished watching the recently completed Creature Commandos on Max, and are itching to discuss it, and also compare it to the comic run that was in the primer episode for the show. There is also the mandatory tangential talk that covers a wide range of topics, from streaming services to Library of Alexandria (…
…
continue reading
Better late than never. The whole crew is back together to talk about the 2024 Christmas episode of Doctor Who, "Joy To the World." The Doctor spends a year in a hotel, reflecting on a multitude of things, in order to save the world from total destruction! Karen, Liz, Hayley and Brian also talk a bit about what we did on our Christmas breaks, and a…
…
continue reading
New year. New Show! It's 2025 and Hayley & Brian are back from their Christmas Vacation! This week, they discuss and review the final season of Marvel's WHAT IF..? (no primer this time, but we all know how WHAT IF..? goes) that just finished airing on Disney+. They also discuss about 20 discarded storylines that were not used for one reason or anot…
…
continue reading
Happy Holidays to you all from Hayley and BVK! On this, "A Very Special Episode" of Source Pages, Brian plays for you one of his most played Christmas albums of all-time: "Christmas In the Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album", released in 1980 by the artist Meco, who had hits with the "Star Wars Theme/ Cantina Band" dance version and also "Ewok Celebr…
…
continue reading
It's time for another installment in Sony's Spider-Man(less) Universe film franchise, this time with Kraven the Hunter. Hayley and Brian had a little fun with this primer, reading MARVEL UNLEASHED, where Kraven is somewhat featured, but the Marvel Animals take charge. This 4-issue run is most likely going to be better than the movie, if their past …
…
continue reading
Hayley and BVK are back after enjoying a brief Thanksgiving break! They are getting ready for the launch of the DCU this week, with the release of Creature Commandos on MAX, and discuss the Flashpoint 3-issue run of Frankenstein and the Creatures of the Unknown to get to know the Creature Commando characters a little better. It looks to be a scary …
…
continue reading
The Gotham Underworld is brought to the surface, and what a helluva time it was to see the light of day! Hayley and Brian are joined by fellow PandaCaster Zuhair Ali (Animation Deliberation, The 323 with Reid Murphy) to discuss the DC/ MAX streaming series The Penguin, set in Matt Reeves "The Batman" Universe, and also compare it the comics that we…
…
continue reading
In the "Better Late Than Never" Category, Hayley and BVK are here to get you primed for The Penguin on MAX, right after the season finale has aired. :) They cover the 5-issue 2012 run of The Penguin: Pain & Prejudice from the "Distinguished Competition". They also chat a bit about what they've seen and thought of show. But pretty much the show is o…
…
continue reading
Hayley and Brian went down the Witches Road and lived to tell their tale! They are here to review the recently completed Disney+ streaming series "Agatha All Along" and compare it to what comics were read in the 3 primers leading up to the series. Ghost Agatha approves this podcast! EMAIL: SPARCPODCAST@GMAIL.COM TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SourceP…
…
continue reading
Boys and Girls of every age, wouldn't you like to hear something.... AWESOME! Long Live the Pumpkin Queen, the long-awaited sequel to the Holiday classic Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, is out and Hayley and BVK discuss this incredible novel, learning how Sally is coping with being the Pumpkin Queen, as well as discussing the movie its…
…
continue reading

1
Sacred Jedi Texts: Darth Plagueis Novel Discussion
1:31:14
1:31:14
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:31:14Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise? No? Well then, Source Pages Presents The Sacred Jedi Texts has you covered! In their ongoing discussions of all things "Darth", James, Suds, Hayley and BVK chat about the 2012 novel "Darth Plagueis" by James Luceno. From his apprenticeship to Darth Tenebrous to his mastery, and eventual demi…
…
continue reading

1
Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part Seven (Future Imperfect)
49:34
The future is Dystopia. The future is imperfect. The Future's so doomed, I gotta wear Cyclops' glasses! Hayley and BVK are continuing their coverage of the the 2015 Secret Wars mega comics event, with Future Imperfect. The Maestro is the Baron of Dystopia, but he has bigger plans in mind. Will the freedom fighters and their "larger-than-life" boss …
…
continue reading

1
Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part Six (Captain Marvel/ Carol Corps)
34:08
HALA FIELD. The place where Captain Marvel Carol Danvers and the Banshee Squadron, aka The Carol Corps, rule the skies. But what is beyond the sky: just the VOID, as is told by the Word of Doom, or is there something more? Hayley and Brian continue their coverage of the massive 2015 Secret Wars event. On the docket this week: Captain Marvel and the…
…
continue reading
TECHNOPOLIS, where everyone must stay in armor in order to survive! Hayley and Brian continue the coverage of the massive 2015 SECRET WARS event, by traveling to Technopolis, Baron Tony Stark's domain, In ARMOR WARS. Come and see how may different titles that James "Rhodey" Rhodes has in this section of BATTLEWORLD! Comics covered: Armor Wars (2015…
…
continue reading

1
Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part Four (Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows)
36:15
We are staying in the WARZONE in Battleworld! This time, Hayley and Brian are covering The Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows, issues 1 - 5 for their continuing coverage of the massive 2015 Secret Wars event. Peter and family need to lay low so they aren't discovered by the megalomaniac that is killing powered heroes AND villains! Be prepared, the…
…
continue reading
It's time to head back to Battleworld! This time, Hayley and Brian are covering A-Force, issues 1 - 5 for their continuing coverage of the massive 2015 Secret Wars event. See what happens when She-Hulk, Nico Minoru, Lady Loki, Medusa and others defy the Law of Doom, and have to deal with the consequences... as well as the mysterious portals that ke…
…
continue reading
We've come to the end of the road.... the Witches Road, that is! Hayley and BVK return for one final primer for the Disney+ MCU series "Agatha All Along", with the conclusion of the 2015 Marvel Comics Scarlet Witch run. Wanda is still searching for more info about her mom, her heritage, and just who is making Witchcraft sick! It all gets resolved i…
…
continue reading
The excitement is still building and the primer comics are still being covered, for the upcoming Disney+ Marvel Cinematic Universe series "Agatha All Along". This week, Hayley and Brian cover the 2nd group of 5 issues of the 2015 Scarlet Witch run, which features Agatha Harkness in a very interesting "mentor" role for Wanda. Wanda globetrots around…
…
continue reading

1
Marvel's Agatha All Along (Disney+) Primer #1
1:02:01
1:02:01
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:02:01House of Harkness? Coven of Chaos? Darkhold Diaries? The Lying Witch With Great Wardrobe? Whatever the title, it was Agatha All Along. Hayley and Brian are here to get you ready for the new Disney+ series, debuting September 8, 2024, with the 2015 James Robinson run of Scarlet Witch, "witch" features Agatha Harkness prominently. See what hijinks th…
…
continue reading
On this "Very Special Episode", Hayley and Brian Discuss What If... Wanda Maximoff and Peter Parker Were Siblings: A Scarlet Witch & Spider-Man Story by Seanan McGuire. Penguin Random House graciously sent Preview copies of the novel for the SPaRC crew to discuss. Come and see what happens if Wanda was raised alongside Peter Parker instead of Pietr…
…
continue reading
SOMEONE TRIED TO BLOW UP THE DAM!!! We're staying in the BATTLEWORLD WARZONE... in the town of Timely, in the year 1872! Hayley and Brian are covering the 2015 Secret Wars comic event, with 1872 being the comic run discussed this episode. Will Sheriff Steve Rogers bring law and order to the town? Will Mayor Fisk get away with murder? Will the local…
…
continue reading

1
Secret Wars (2015) Primer/ Read-Through - Chapter Three: WARZONES I, Part One (1602: Witch Hunter Angela)
44:28
We're heading back to the Battleworld! This time, heading into the WARZONE!! Hayley and Brian are once again covering the 2015 Secret Wars comic event, with 1602: Witch Hunter Angela as the topic of discussion this episode. Get ready to find out what Faustians, Witchbreed, and a possessed talking skull have in common, ye mortals! Comics covered: 16…
…
continue reading

1
Sacred Jedi Texts: Darth Bane, Dynasty of Evil (Book 3 of 3)
1:18:38
1:18:38
Відтворити пізніше
Відтворити пізніше
Списки
Подобається
Подобається
1:18:38Source Pages Presents: The Sacred Jedi Texts returns... AGAIN! This time, Hayley, Todd, James and Brian discuss "Dynasty of Evil" the 3rd, and final, book in Drew Karpyshyn's Darth Bane Trilogy. Will this be the end for the Sith'ari? Will Darth Zannah take the helm as the Dark Lord of the Sith from Darth Bane? Are there new dark side practitioners …
…
continue reading