Waiting on the Trade

Waiting on the Trade

Patrick Fitzgerald-Fleck and Matt Ledger

Episodes 89
Avg. Duration -
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2019
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Monthly
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90%
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mattreadscomics.com

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About This Podcast

Waiting on the Trade is a comics book club for people who can't keep up with monthly comics. Join Pat, Matt, and each month's guest host as they discuss some of their favorite trade paperbacks and graphic novels.

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Recent Episodes

East of West Vol. 1

Mar 01, 2026

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Simon Payne joins us to discuss the first volume of Jonathan Hickman, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin, and Rus Wooton’s East of West. Explanations,…

Schlock Mercenary: Longshoreman of the Apocalypse

Feb 01, 2026

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Jonathan Gurney joins us to discuss Longshoreman of the Apocalypse, the tenth volume of long-running webcomic Schlock Mercenary. Explanations,…

Lucas Wars

Jan 04, 2026

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Kathryn Prince joins us to discuss Lucas Wars. Explanations, Observations, and Links of Note Pat sent a picture of his original VHS copy of…

Dandadan Vol. 9

Dec 07, 2025

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest hosts Suzanne and Simon Payne join us to discuss Dandadan Vol. 9. Explanations, Observations, and Links of Note I subscribed to the Shonen Jump…

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees

Nov 02, 2025

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, we discuss Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, a cozy-but-grisly anthropomorphic thriller from writer/artist Patrick Horvath and letterer Hassan…

What You Been Reading?

Oct 05, 2025

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, we do a rundown of various comics we’ve read recently. That’s right, it’s a new format! One that lets us talk about six times as many comics, including books…

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 1: Return to New York

Sep 07, 2025

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Tyler Marifke joins us to discuss the first volume of IDW’s recent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles relaunch. This volume was written by Jason Aaron…

Mismatched

Aug 03, 2025

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Suzanne Payne joins us to discuss Anne Camlin and Isadora Zeferino’s Mismatched. Follow-Up Recommendations If you liked Mismatched, we think…

Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) Vol. 1

Jul 06, 2025

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Jonathan Gurney joins us to discuss the 2024 relaunch of Ultimate Spider-Man. Explanations, Observations, and Links of Note If you’ve never…

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Vol. 7

Jun 01, 2025

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, we discuss volume seven of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. Explanations, Observations, and Links of Note If you’re also obsessed with Frieren, be sure…

Avengers: Twilight

May 04, 2025

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Trevor Doetsch joins us to discuss Avengers: Twilight. Follow-Up Recommendations If you liked Avengers: Twilight, we think you might also…

The Power Fantasy Vol. 1

Apr 06, 2025

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Callum Smith joins us to discuss The Power Fantasy Vol. 1. Explanations, Observations, and Links of Note If you haven’t been following along…

Dawnrunner

Mar 02, 2025

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Simon Payne mindmelds with us, as we discuss Dawnrunner. Explanations, Observations, and Links of Note I said I’d share interviews about…

Scalped Vol. 1

Feb 02, 2025

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Tyler Marifke leaves the world of superhero comics (but not Jason Aaron) behind, as we discuss the first volume of Scalped. Explanations,…

Skull-Face Bookseller Honda-San Vol. 1

Jan 05, 2025

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Jonathan Gurney nerds out about books with us, as we discuss the first volume of Skull-Face Bookseller Honda-San. Explanations, Observations,…

Supper Club

Dec 01, 2024

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Suzanne Payne digs in with us, as we discuss Jackie Morrow and Allie Pipitone’s Supper Club. Explanations, Observations, and Links of…

My Boyfriend Is a Bear

Nov 03, 2024

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Kathryn Prince gets us heated, as we discuss Pamela Ribon and Cat Farris’s My Boyfriend Is a Bear. Explanations, Observations, and Links of…

Suicide Squad: Bad Blood

Oct 06, 2024

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Trevor Doetsch proves himself unexpendable, as we discuss Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Daniel Sampere, and co.’s Suicide Squad: Bad…

Moomin: Book Two

Sep 01, 2024

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Callum Smith joins us for a trip to Moominvalley, as we discuss the second volume of Tove Jansson’s Moomin comic strips. Explanations,…

Eight Billion Genies

Aug 04, 2024

In this episode of Waiting on the Trade, guest host Simon Payne explores wishes and worldbuilding, as we discuss Charles Soule, Ryan Browne, and co.’s Eight Billion Genies. Explanations,…

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