Secret Origins Month concludes with Rob and Max discussing ALL-STAR SQUADRON #66, featuring the secret origin of Tarantula! Check out images from this comic by clicking here! Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsecretoriginspodcas…

Secret Origins Month continues at the Fire and Water Podcast Network,with the Super Mates, Cindy and Chris Franklin! Return to that parallel world of Earth-Two, and learn the startling secret origin of Helena Wayne, daughter of Batman and Catwoman, and the tragedy that forged her into...the Huntress! Check out images from this story here: http://fi…

It's Secret Origins Month at the Fire and Water Podcast Network, with Shag and Rob taking a look at the fourth issue of the 1970s SECRET ORIGINS series, featuring the beginnings of The Vigilante and Kid Eternity! Check out images from this comic by clicking here! Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Se…

Siskoid and Bass take on Secret Origins Month at the Fire and Water Podcast Network with a tale that might well have fit into the original run of Secret Origins, The Origin of the Golden Age Robotman, from All-Star Squadron #63 (November 1986). Who was the original brain in a metal body? Roy Thomas, Mike Bair and Mike Machlan give all the deets, an…

A bold new era for Secret Origins Podcast begins. Ryan Daly welcomes three brand new guests to review the stories from DC Special Series #10. First, Sean Ross joins Ryan to discuss the first origin of the immortal Doctor Fate. Then Ryan and Terry O'Malley take the boom tube to New Genesis to learn the story of Lightray of the New Gods. Then Ryan an…

Wait, seriously? Yes, Ryan Daly returns for a special episode to recount his unexpected and unwitnessed, and therefore possibly fictitious, meeting with Secret Origins' creator Roy Thomas at HeroesCon 2017 in Charlotte. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www…

The final episode of the Secret Origins Podcast featuring… “The Man Who Falls” — Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review the origin of Batman from the Secret Origins of the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes trade paperback. Listener Feedback from Secret Origins #50. Secret Origins Superlatives — Ryan shares his and the listeners’ favorite covers, issues, a…

Secret Origins #50. The final issue! Six stories! Six guests! So many feels! The epic finale to the Secret Origins Podcast begins with Ryan Daly and Tom Panarese talking about Dick Grayson for like the millionth time when the Boy Wonder catches his very first look at Batman in “The Glimpse”. Then, Ryan teams up with J. David Weter for a new version…

Ryan Daly opens the borders to Siskoid, Shotgun, and DJ Nath for the two-page origin of Bouncing Boy in Secret Origins #49. Then, artist Howard Simpson joins Ryan for a story about the Newsboy Legion and the DNA Project. Finally, Gene Hendricks takes Ryan on a quest to discover the Silent Knight. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.fa…

Four new stories! Three origins! Or, like, nine depending on how you look at Secret Origins #48. It starts when Ryan Daly and the Irredeemable Shag try—with little-to-no success—to crack the origin of Ambush Bug. Then Doug Zawisza and Ryan discuss the origin of Stanley & His Monster. Then Shag returns to talk Rex the Wonder Dog. Finally, Ryan enlis…

Fallen Legends of the Legion of Super-Heroes! First Ryan Daly and Tim Wallace review the story of Ferro Lad from Secret Origins #47. Then, Ryan and Anj cover the path of Karate Kid. And finally, L’il Russell Burbage joins Ryan for the tragic tale of Chemical King. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast S…

Celebrate the 50th episode of the Secret Origins Podcast (technically, if you count the annuals and special) with the homiest episode yet! First, Ryan Daly and new guest Mike Peacock uncover the mystery of the Justice League of America’s Secret Sanctuary from Secret Origins #46. Then, Ryan and Greg Araujo scrutinize the schematics of the New Teen T…

Ryan Daly and Rob Kelly review the origin of Blackhawk from Secret Origins #45. Then, five-time Secret Origins Podcast All-Star Doug Zawisza helps Ryan uncover the brand new origin of El Diablo, but probably not the El Diablo you’re thinking of. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podca…

On this special* episode, Ryan Daly investigates the original sins of Batman’s vilest villains in Secret Origins Special #1. First, Ryan welcomes Michael Bailey for the origin of the Penguin. Then Ryan and Mike Gillis try to crack the mysteries of the Riddler. And finally Ryan recruits Clinton Robison and Nathaniel Wayne for a double-sided discussi…

Ryan Daly and guests Chris Franklin and Kyle Benning cover Secret Origins #44, which tells the stories of not one, not two, not three, but FOUR different Batman villains who have gone by the name Clayface. This issue of Secret Origins serves as a lead-in/tie-in to the “Mudpack” storyline from Detective Comics #604 through #607. Secret Origins Podca…

Ryan Daly welcomes Anj and Paul Hix back to the show to make sense of Hawk & Dove from Secret Origins #43. Next, Andy Kapellusch joins Ryan for the origin of Cave Carson. Finally, Professor Alan schools Ryan in the mystery of Chris KL-99. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on S…

Ryan Daly and the Irredeemable Shag discuss Phantom Girl from Secret Origins #42, and whether or not Phantom Girl is the hottest Legionnaire. Then Siskoid joins Ryan to talk about the Grim Ghost, whose hotness doesn't come up, but his gayness sure does! Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origi…

Ryan Daly and guest Doctor G review the origin stories of the Flash’s villainous Rogues Gallery from Secret Origins #41. Send for the usual suspects: Captain Cold, Captain Boomerang, Heatwave, the Trickster, the Weather Wizard, and the Pied-Piper! Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Pod…

Ryan Daly welcomes Chris Franklin, Nathaniel Hubbard, and Tom Panarese to cover the origin—and more—of the Teen Titans from Secret Origins Annual #3. It’s a big story full of teen angst, and 75% of the people on this podcast really liked the issue. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Po…

This show has gone ape! Ryan Daly welcome his neighbor-to-the-North Bass back to discuss the origin of Grodd and Gorilla City from Secret Origins #40. Then, Kyle Benning helps Ryan cover the legend of Congorilla. Finally, Paul Scavitto returns to talk about Detective Chimp. Jealous? You know you are! Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://ww…

Ryan Daly welcomes Professor Alan Middleton back to review the origin of the Man-Bat from Secret Origins #39. Then, the Irredeemable Shag returns to cover (part of) the origin of Animal Man. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsec…

Ryan Daly welcomes brand new guests Darrin and Ruth Sutherland to cover the story of Green Arrow from Secret Origins #38. Then, J. David Weter helps Ryan chart the highs and lows of Green Arrow’s former sidekick, Speedy. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://ww…

Ryan Daly and returning guest Siskoid review the origin of the Legion of Super Substitute Heroes from Secret Origins #37. Then, Aaron “Head” Moss helps Ryan cover the story of the supervillain Doctor Light. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com…

Ryan Daly welcomes Chad Bokelman and Mark Marble from the LanternCast to review the origin of Green Lantern in Secret Origins #36. Then, for reasons beyond understanding, they cover the origin of Green Lantern’s mechanic best known for having a racist nickname. Thankfully, Chris and Cindy Franklin from the Super Mates close things out with the stor…

The (epic? sure!) finale of the Justice League International trilogy kicks off with Ryan Daly and Andy Kapellusch reviewing the story of Booster Gold from Secret Origins #35. Then, Diabolu Frank schools Ryan on the history and legend of the Martian Manhunter. And finally, Doug Zawisza returns to help Ryan cover the origin of Maxwell Lord. Plus, det…

Three more Justice League International origins from Secret Origins #34! First, Ryan Daly and FKA Jason review the origin of Captain Atom. Then, Ryan and Doctor G go behind the Iron Curtain to reveal the origin of Rocket Red. And finally, Paul Spataro and Andrew Leyland join Ryan for the origin of Green Lantern Gnort in a tribute to the late Shawn …

Ryan Daly and guest David Ace Gutierrez review the origin of Mister Miracle and Oberon from Secret Origins #33. Then, Tim Wallace joins Ryan to cover the origin of Green Flame. Finally, Paul Hix helps tackle the origin of Icemaiden. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitche…

Ryan Daly reviews the post-Crisis origin of the Justice League of America from Secret Origins #32, with a lot of help from Rob Kelly, Diabolu Frank, Chris Franklin, Chad Bokelman, and Keith G! Baker. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcas…

Ryan Daly and the Super Squad of Al Gerding, Kyle Benning, and the Irredeemable Shag review the origin of the Justice Society of America from Secret Origins #31. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsecretoriginspodcastlibsyncom/se…

Ryan Daly and Bradley Null review the origin of Ralph Dibny, the Elongated Man, from Secret Origins #30. Then, Ryan and Max Romero cover the origin of Plastic Man. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsecretoriginspodcastlibsyncom/…

Ryan Daly and Bass review the origin of the third Flash, Wally West, from Secret Origins Annual #2. Then, Ryan and Nicholas Prom discuss the second Flash, Barry Allen. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsecretoriginspodcastlibsyn…

Ryan Daly and guest Diabolu Frank review the origin of The Atom from Secret Origins #29. Then, Ryan and Jon M. Wilson discuss the Golden Age Red Tornado (in a story that’s totally not an origin). Finally, Jon returns to help cover the origin of Mr. America. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret O…

Ryan Daly and guest Aaron Head Moss discuss the origin of Nightshade from Secret Origins #28. Then, Ryan and Siskoid cover the origin of Midnight (who is totally not Will Eisner’s The Spirit, by the way). Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/p…

Ryan Daly and guest Professor Alan and Emily Middleton discuss the origins of Zatara and Zatanna (and Doctor Mist) from Secret Origins #27. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsecretoriginspodcastlibsyncom/secret-origins-podcast?r…

Ryan Daly and guest Luke Jaconetti discuss the origin of Black Lightning from Secret Origins #26. Then, Al Gerding returns to help cover the origin of Miss America. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: bit.ly/20jxqG0 Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or sen…

Ryan Daly and guest Martin Gray review the origin of the Legion of Super Heroes from Secret Origins #25. Then, Gene Hendricks returns to help cover the origin of the Golden Age Atom. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsecretorigi…

Ryan Daly and guest Justin Barlow review the origin of Blue Devil from Secret Origins #24. Then, the Irredeemable Shag returns to promote every Doctor Fate story except for the origin in this issue. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast…

Ryan Daly and guest Justin Barlow review the origin of Blue Devil from Secret Origins #24. Then, the Irredeemable Shag returns to promote every Doctor Fate story except for the origin in this issue. Listen to Episode 24! Subscribe to Secret Origins Podcast on iTunes! Subscribe to Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher! Sample pages from Secret Origins …

Ryan Daly and guests Chad Bokelman and Mark Marble review the origins of the Guardians of the Universe from Secret Origins #23. Then, Diabolu Frankhelps Ryan learn the history of the Floronic Man, better known as the Plant Master. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher:…

Ryan Daly and guest Jeff Nettleton review the origins of the Manhunter robots, as well as three heroes who have taken the name over the years from Secret Origins #22. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsecretoriginspodcastlibsync…

Ryan Daly and guests Tim Wallace and Mike Gillis review the (sorta) origin of Jonah Hex from Secret Origins #21. Then, Diabolu Frank does what no one else would dare: helping Ryan discuss the origin of Black Condor. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.sti…

Ryan Daly and guest Stella review the origin of Batgirl from Secret Origins #20. Then, the Irredeemable Shag returns to help cover the origin of blind hero Doctor Mid-Nite. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsecretoriginspodcastl…

Ryan Daly and new guest Jeff Nettleton review the origin of Uncle Sam from Secret Origins #19. Then, Michael Bailey returns to help Ryan cover the story of Guardian and the Newsboy Legion. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsecre…

Ryan Daly and returning guest Anj review the origin of The Creeper from Secret Origins #18. Then, Michael Bailey joins Ryan for the story of the Golden Age Green Lantern Alan Scott. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsecretorigin…

Ryan Daly and Doug Zawisza review the origin of the Doom Patrol from Secret Origins Annual #1. Then, Kyle Benning returns to help Ryan cover the story of Captain Comet. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsecretoriginspodcastlibsy…

Ryan Daly and returning guest Professor Alan review the origin of Adam Strange from Secret Origins #17. Then Michael Bradley joins Ryan for the story of Dr. Occult. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsecretoriginspodcastlibsyncom…

Ryan Daly and guest Professor Alan review the origin (if you can call it that) of Warlord from Secret Origins #16. Then, Rob Kelly joins Ryan to explore the very dense, very lengthy origin of ‘Mazing Man. Finally, Al Gerding (Van Zee)joins Ryan for the story of the Golden Age Hourman. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/s…

All Ghosts, All the Time! Ryan Daly and guest Doug Zawisza review the origin of Deadman from Secret Origins #15. Then, Gene Hendricks joins Ryan to cover the story of The Spectre. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsecretoriginsp…

Ryan Daly and guest Aaron Head Moss review the Suicide Squad’s evolution and Amanda Waller’s rise to power from Secret Origins #14. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/secretoriginspodcast Secret Origins Podcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/httpsecretoriginspodcastlibsyncom/secret-origins-podcast?refid=stp…

Ryan Daly and guest Tom Panarese review the origin of Dick Grayson and his journey from Robin to Nightwing from Secret Origins #13. Then, Paul Scavittojoins Ryan to cover the origin of The Whip. Then, Nathaniel Wayne helps Ryan review the origin of Johnny Thunder and his amazing Thunderbolt. Secret Origins Podcast Facebook page: https://www.faceboo…