House to Astonish

House to Astonish

Paul O'Brien and Al Kennedy

Episodes 50
Avg. Duration 1h 20m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (149)
Since Sep 2021
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
73%
Hosting
rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

Paul O'Brien (The X-Axis) and Al Kennedy (One Hundred Days of Comics) present a roundup of comics news and reviews, with nary a 'meh' to be heard. Also featuring the Official Handbook of the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe and more. Email House to Astonish at [email protected]

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Recent Episodes

S1E30 House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 30

Apr 07, 2026 1h 25m

Back once again with the renegade Masters of Evil, as Al and Paul look at the first half of 2004 miniseries Avengers/Thunderbolts. There's talk of Spider-Man working down the mines, Jean Grey's…

S1E217 House to Astonish Episode 217 - The Distant Sound of Scraping

Mar 02, 2026 1h 30m

Al and Paul have a lot of news for you this time round, as they remember Tatjana Wood, and talk 3 Worlds 3 Moons, Hulk War, Terminal, M.A.S.K., Skate Ali, Odin, Avengers/JLA, Jays of Future Past and…

S1E29 House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 29

Feb 02, 2026 53m

It had to happen. And now, it finally has. It's time for Paul and Al to bite the bullet and step into the squared circle to take on the Marvel's Most Merciless, the Masters of Mayhem, the…

S1E216 House to Astonish Episode 216 - Metamorpho the Elephant Man

Jan 11, 2026 1h 24m

It's only 348 sleeps 'til Christmas, so Paul and Al are taking the opportunity to look back at the best 2025 had to offer, as they run down their pick of their three favourite comics of last year in…

S1E28 House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 28

Dec 01, 2025 1h 22m

Al and Paul hit a major milestone this episode, as they reach the end of the first run of the original Thunderbolts team, and cover issues 72-75. There's fighting, arguments, and weird things…

S1E215 House to Astonish Episode 215 - Got Up And Finished Fourth

Oct 20, 2025 1h 23m

With NYCC in the rear-view mirror, it's time for Al and Paul to look back at some of the news coming out of the show, like the revamped Vertigo slate, Swamp Thing Is Killing The Children, DC K.O.'s…

S1E27 House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 27

Sep 08, 2025 1h 14m

Paul and Al continue to bop back and forth to Counter-Earth, as they look at Thunderbolts (1997) #69-71. There's plotline resolutions, a parade of fill-in artists and the least elite team of Elite…

S1E214 House to Astonish Episode 214 - I'm From Space And I've Got A Big Tongue

Aug 18, 2025 1h 7m

A small but perfectly formed episode for you this time round, as Paul and Al bring you news about Die: Loaded, the new Infernal Hulk and Doctor Strange, DC's upcoming Batman/Static: Beyond and the…

S1E26 House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 26

Jul 22, 2025 1h 19m

We're on the home stretch of TBolts Volume 1, as Al and Paul look at Thunderbolts #65-68. There's a whole new squad of 'bolts, a brand new costume for Moonstone and a fresh new minty taste (that'll…

S1E213 House to Astonish Episode 213 - Puncher War Journal

Jun 09, 2025 1h 32m

Two weeks in between episodes? What is this, 2014? Whatever it is, it's Al and Paul talking about Peter David, Marvel and DC's upcoming Deadpool and Batman crossovers, David Marquez's The UnChosen,…

S1E25 House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 25

May 26, 2025 59m

An odd little selection of issues this time round, as Paul and Al look at Thunderbolts issues 63 and 64, and Thunderbolts: From The Marvel Vault. Want to know what Zemo's sulky face looks like? Want…

S1E212 House to Astonis Episode 212 - You Have Been Watching

Apr 14, 2025 1h 14m

It's not the biggest of weeks for comics news, but Paul and Al have their fun regardless, as they talk you through the new UK comics industry trade body, the end of Immortal Thor, Werewolf By Night:…

S1E24 House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 24

Mar 03, 2025 1h 12m

Paul and Al are taking a look at Thunderbolts issues 60-62 this time round, as Marvel's Most Wanted put the T in both TBolts and Teleported To counTer-earTh. What will they our heroes do when…

S1E211 House to Astonish Episode 211 - The Ghost of Tony Hart

Jan 21, 2025 1h 29m

And so this is January, and what have you done? Another year over, a new one begun about three weeks ago. It's not the most topical of year in review shows, but Al and Paul have once more brought you…

S1E23 House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 23

Dec 19, 2024 1h 22m

They had to get there eventually. Al and Paul bite the bullet and tackle Citizen V and the V Battalion: The Everlasting #1-4, the second (in any sense you care to choose) miniseries starring…

S1E210 House to Astonish Episode 210 - You Absolute Batman

Oct 22, 2024 1h 14m

Another episode, another convention to bring you all the news from! This time round, Paul and Al are talking about the return of Vertigo (with a detour into the state of Marvel's Red Band), the…

S1E22 House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 22

Sep 14, 2024 1h 16m

It's time to chew over a big beatdown bonanza as Paul and Al look at the climactic clash between the Thunderbolts and Graviton in issues 56-58, and take the time to say goodbye to Marvel's breakout…

S1E209 House to Astonish Episode 209 - Constable Tim

Aug 19, 2024 1h 22m

There's a bunch of news out of San Diego Comic Con, and you can hear what Al and Paul think about it all here! And now! If you like! They're chatting about Black Canary: Best of the Best, The…

S1E21 House to Astonish Presents: The Lightning Round Episode 21

Jul 23, 2024 1h 11m

Who is Humus Sapien? If you don't know, Al and Paul can help you with that! They're covering issues 53-55 of Thunderbolts vol. 1, as Charcoal's dad makes his dazzling debut and we meet the winner of…

S1E208 House to Astonish Episode 208 - Hamish Macdeath

Jun 23, 2024 1h 12m

Paul and Al have a full basket of comics news and they're dispensing it left, right and centre, as they remember Don Perlin and Peter B. Gillis, look at Jeff Lemire's Minor Arcana, the finales of…

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