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Episode 23: In Security

For twenty-two episodes we've avoided talking about politics. We couldn't avoid it in this one because we’re talking about Quantum & Woody Volume 2: In Security. Please send your hate letters to vepodcast@gmail.com. :)

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Episode 24: To Kill a King

For months Nick has been teased with one word: Unity. Now it’s time to find out what it all about. In this episode we review Unity: Volume 1 – To Kill a King. Is this a team book or an event book? Is Ninjak more like Batman or James Bond? Should Nick be forced to see the Avengers movie? All that PLUS we don’t talk politics in this episode.

Also, time is running out to enter in our Valiant GOLD BOOK giveaway. Just leave us a review on iTunes to be entered. A winner will be chosen in our 25th episode. Thanks for listening!

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Yes!!! Now I got you guys to listen to when I deliver pizzas later today!! :o

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Episode 25: At War with Unity

It’s episode 25! In this episode we talk about the XO Manowar tie-in books during Unity #1-4. We also talk about what we want to have happen with our corpses. Don’t worry though, it’s not all morbid, we also give away a GOLD BOOK! Are you the winner? Tune-in to find out!

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iwantvaliant wrote:we also give away a GOLD BOOK! Are you the winner? Tune-in to find out!
You better have picked me. :|



You picked me right...?











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iwantvaliant wrote:Episode 23: In Security

For twenty-two episodes we've avoided talking about politics. We couldn't avoid it in this one because we’re talking about Quantum & Woody Volume 2: In Security. Please send your hate letters to vepodcast@gmail.com. :)

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You complained about lax US gun laws in one episode for 30 seconds before this one.

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Episode 26: Fear, Blood, and Shadows

It’s time for the fourth volume of Shadowman. The book has a new writer and a new artist! Do we think it’s improved over the first three volumes. Also, Nick and Josh have the first major disagreement during our series. Will it end like our fights in second grade where we told each other we wouldn’t be friends for 24 hours. Tune in and find out! Music in this episode was used with permission from A Sound of Thunder. Find them online at: http://www.asoundofthunderband.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and on twitter @asotband

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iwantvaliant wrote:Music in this episode was used with permission from A Sound of Thunder. Find them online at: http://www.asoundofthunderband.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and on twitter @asotband

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That's my band! Thanks for featuring us. For those who missed out on the song (which was a Humble Bundle exclusive), we are working on finding the best way to re-release it, possibly with some more Valiant-related music! ;0)

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Thanks for the gift guys! The Harbinger 0 fits in really nicely with my gold Harbinger #1, and autographed Harbinger Wars #1. It's not framed yet, but it's definitely badass.

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TheFerg714 wrote:Thanks for the gift guys! The Harbinger 0 fits in really nicely with my gold Harbinger #1, and autographed Harbinger Wars #1. It's not framed yet, but it's definitely badass.

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No problem! Nice to see it hanging on a wall instead of sitting in a box.

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iwantvaliant wrote:Episode 26: Fear, Blood, and Shadows
Gonna listen this morning.

Curious to hear your reactions to this arc.
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Valiant Effort Interacts 005: Teaching Valiant, Part I

Nick and Josh aren’t the only ones who read Valiant comics, Josh’s wife Karyn does too! In this episode we talk to her about how she teaches graphic novels, and specifically Harbinger Volume 2, to her high school students. How is teaching a comic different than teaching a book? Are the themes in Valiant too adult for high schoolers? And what podcast about Valiant comics is Karyn playing for her students? Hint: It’s not ours. This is a two part conversation. Look for part 2 to come out next week!

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Valiant Effort Interacts 006: Teaching Valiant, Part II

It’s part two of The Pedagogy. In this episode we continue our discussion with Karyn about teaching Harbinger to her High Schoolers. We ask her about how the administration at the school reacted to the class. And we ask her how she would teach other Valiant Comics in her class.

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Episode 27: Mission: Improbable

Good morning, Valiant listeners…. Your mission… should you choose to accept it, is to listen to the latest episode of the Valiant Effort Podcast, where we discuss the fifth Archer & Armstrong trade. As always, should you or any member of your IM Force be caught or killed, the secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions. This tape will self destruct in five seconds.

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iwantvaliant wrote:Your mission… should you choose to accept it
Oh, I accept. Great episode, guys!! I'm so happy that Nick loved Mission: Improbable, it really is a fun story.

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TheFerg714 wrote:
iwantvaliant wrote:Your mission… should you choose to accept it
Oh, I accept. Great episode, guys!! I'm so happy that Nick loved Mission: Improbable, it really is a fun story.
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Valiant Effort Interact 007: Video Games!

Pardon me for using the Interacts label for this episode, there are no interactions in this episode besides your head bobbing and your feet tapping at the same time. Today we're going to explore the music for the Acclaim (Valiant) video games made in the 90's. Enjoy!

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iwantvaliant wrote:Valiant Effort Interact 007: Video Games!

Pardon me for using the Interacts label for this episode, there are no interactions in this episode besides your head bobbing and your feet tapping at the same time. Today we're going to explore the music for the Acclaim (Valiant) video games made in the 90's. Enjoy!

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This was a great one, and a perfect soundtrack for shoveling: I played the episode while breaking ice off the stairs outside. Interesting to hear game music divorced from game imagery. Thanks!

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Episode 28: Eternal Emperor

It’s 4001! Let’s catch up with our favorite immortal and see what he’s doing 2,000 years in the future. This episode we will discuss the second Eternal Warrior trade from Valiant Entertainment. Dystopia, walking and the value of human life are just some of the topics touched on in this installment of what I’m sure is somewhere in the top six of podcasts you listen to that focuses on Valiant Comics.

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Tony_H wrote:
iwantvaliant wrote:Valiant Effort Interact 007: Video Games!

Pardon me for using the Interacts label for this episode, there are no interactions in this episode besides your head bobbing and your feet tapping at the same time. Today we're going to explore the music for the Acclaim (Valiant) video games made in the 90's. Enjoy!

https://vepodcast.wordpress.com/2015/01 ... deo-games/
This was a great one, and a perfect soundtrack for shoveling: I played the episode while breaking ice off the stairs outside. Interesting to hear game music divorced from game imagery. Thanks!
I'm glad you liked it! I hope to do more like this in the future!
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Episode 29: Trapped By Webnet

It’s time for a new episode of Valiant Effort. In this episode we explore the second Unity trade. Hear our discussion on Bond villains, Josh’s inability to pronounce words, and gripes about how short this volume is.

Livewire: “Do you expect me to talk?”
Dr. Silk: “No Livewire, I expect you to die!.”

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Episode 30: Get Some!

It’s ’90’s nostalgia time on Valiant Effort. In this issue we explore five episodes of Bloodshot, specifically Bloodshot Volume 5: Get Some! Why are these characters so muscley? Can Valiant tell a story with a realistic romance? What is Nick’s breaking point? Tune in now to get some of this… and more!

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Valiant Effort Interacts 008: Email Time!

It’s email time! In this episode we respond to emails from Mark, Dallow Spicer, Scott and Joey. Thanks to those who have written in, and if you would like to contact us or send us a question you can email us at vepodcast@gmail.com.

Next week we get our first peek at Armor Hunters!

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Are they special brownies?
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