In this episode the Scott and Steve introduce a new feature, "Under The Skin" where we dissect in detail a particular character from a genre show.  Here we talk about G'Kar from Babylon 5 played by the amazing Andreas Katsulas.

News covered in this episode:

Cabin in the Woods – Joss Whedon – March 9^th

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/01/12/the-cabin-in-the-woods-sxsw-film-festival/

DC comic titles cancelled from 52, and new comics

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/01/12/dc-new-52-cancelations-new-titles-second-wave/

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/dc-bob-harras-new-52-second-wave-12-01-12.html

With Great Power – The Stan Lee Story

http://www.withgreatpower.biz/about.html

Thief of Thieves

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/thief-of-thieves-spencer-kirkman-120112.html

The New New 52 features China Mieville

http://io9.com/5875461/dc-launches-second-wave-of-new-52-comics-including-one-by-china-mieville

For the first episode of 2012 Scott and Steve begin with a bit of news looking at some remarkable and bizarre stories from the geek world. For the main feature we look back on 2011 and briefly discuss some of the highlights before spending time discussing comics, movies and TV shows we are really looking forward to in 2012.

Don't forget our current book club selection - The Emperor's Knife by Mazarkis Williams. We will be talking about this book during a live episode on Saturday 18th February as part of a live 24 hour podcast to mark the official launch of GNR.

Welcome to the last CBO of 2011!  Discussed in the episode:

The Cabin in the Woods

Anne McCaffrey

David Eick's new AMC show

Homeland coming to Channel 4

Gary Oldman discussed Batman 4

Non-Marvel Marvel films

For the main feature Scott spoke with the writer and creator of The Vessel of Terror a fantastic new graphic novel from Markosia.

Remember our current book club selection (to be discussed in February) is The Emperors Knife by Mazarkis Williams.  CBO will be back in the new year, happy holidays!

In this episode of the book club we talk about Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Scott and Steve discuss the main themes of the book and focus on aspects of the story including the Battle School, Ender's transformation, manipulation, his siblings and also the comic book adaptation by Marvel Comics. The book has been optioned for a movie and now it seems as if it is moving ahead into production which we also touch on briefly and how we think it will compare to the book and comic book. Make sure you pick up a copy of the next book club selection which is The Emperor's Knife by Mazarkis Williams from Joe Fletcher Books. We will be talking about this book on Saturday Feb 18th during a live 24 hour podcast and listeners will have the ability to join the discussion during this special episode.

Scott and Steve kick off with the usual news - and it's not all good!  After that they take a look at some of the very best non-genre shows out there and discuss some of their biig TV highlights of the last 20 years.

Remember that the next episode in two weeks time is the book club discussion of 'Enders Game' by Orson Scott Card.  If you've read it then be sure to get your feedback in to any of the usual places.

News:

DC Universe Online

DC New 52 Trade Policy

Snow White and the Huntsman

Marvel digital download codes

SyFy's new development slate

In this episode we start with a longer news and reviews section than usual before getting on to our main. Just a quick reminder of our current book club selection. We're discussing Ender's Game on Monday 28th November, so send in your feedback via the forums or email before then, and also send in suggestions for the next book club selection.

In the news section we discuss the increasing number of comic book conventions in the UK and new conventions already planned for 2012. We talk about new movies, forthcoming comic book movies and some planned sequels in movies and comic books.

For our main feature we interview independent comic book creator Terry Moore who is the creator, writer and artist of series including Strangers in Paradise, Echo and the new ongoing series Rachel Rising. Terry discusses the possibility of plans for something new from SIP, we look back at Echo and look ahead to what is to come with Rachel Rising.

Get ready to do the time-warp as Scott and Steve talk about some of their favourite time travel TV shows and movies!  Remember our current book club selection is Enders Game by Orson Scott Card.  You have plenty of time to pick up a copy and tell us what you think.

This weeks news:

Raise money for charity whilst buying comics

Punisher comes to TV

Vertigo goes day and date

BSG Movie

Misfits remake

Mark Millar - a one man industry

Much Ado About Joss Whedon

In the epic 125th episode Scott and Steve kick off with the usual mix of comic book, movie, TV and geek culture news. They discuss amongst other things, some of the comic book news coming out of the recent New York Comic Con, the return of some favourite TV shows and some exciting movies that are in development.

For the main feature we discuss TV shows that went on for too long, those were past their prime and yet they kept going and they outlived their welcome. This is the episode where we stop being so positive for once.

In this episode of the book club we discuss Horns by Joe Hill.  The book follows the transformation of Ig whilst exploring his past and the murder of Merrin for which he was blamed, but never convicted.

Our next book club selection is Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.  We will be discussing the book on Monday 28th November 2011 so be sure to get your comments in.  Contact information is available at the end of the show as usual.

In this episode Scott and Steve kick off with a mix of TV, comics and movie news. They discuss the continuing juggernaut that is DC comics 52 relaunch of all their ongoing titles and how they have found it so far.

For the main feature there is an interview with comics and TV writer, Jay Faerber. We discuss his new ongoing series from Image comics, Near Death. Issue 1 was released on Wed 21st September and we also discuss how he got started in comics and his recent TV work as a staff writer on the new TV show, Ringer.