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Dear Watchers: an omniversal comic book podcast

Your Watchers, Guido & Rob
DC Comics
Marvel
Batman
Jason Voorhees
Freddy Krueger
Frankenstein (frankenstein; the Modern Prometheus)
Dracula
Amalgam Universe
Grant Morrison
Challengers Of the Unknown
Amalgam Comics
Wonder Woman
X‑men
Ash Williams
New York Comic Con
Universal Monsters
Turtles Of Grayskull
He-Man
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Lobo

Dear Watchers is a comic book podcast taking you through the omniverse where your Watchers Guido and Rob explore a different multiverse each episode, from Marvel’s What If to DC’s Elseworlds and far beyond. Join as we discuss the stories that were inspired by and take inspiration from each episode's alternate universe. Includes special episodes with guest creators, scholars and fellow podcasters t... more

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Latest Episodes

🔥 Rising from the Ashes (Goddess Edition)

This week the Phoenix Force skips Jean Grey entirely — and the weather will never be the same.

Ep. 180 What If Storm Had the Power of Phoenix?

from What If...? Vol. 2 #79 ("What If Storm Had the Power of P... more

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👻 Welcome, Foolish Mortals…

This week we're checking into a mansion with 999 happy haunts — and a vacancy. We ask: what happens when the omniverse's most famous haunted house needs one more ghost… and you're the candidate?

Ep. 179 — What If You Be... more

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🎙 The Forbidden Door Is Open — and Nobody's Ready

Ep. 178 What If the Wrestlers of AEW Teamed Up with DC Heroes for the Ultimate Championship Brawl?

from AEW Origins: Special Edition #1 (DC Comics, January 2025) & DC x AEW #1–2: "The Forbidden Doo... more

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🏍️ Fragging Around in the Multiverse

This week we're revving up the space hog and hauling across the omniverse to ask a very thorny question — what happens when the universe's most dangerous bounty hunter lands in Gotham City… and the Joker is his ... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Talking about the comics not many do!

    Y’all are fantastic! I love that y’all cover a wide range of comics that I find quite a few others don’t! Keep up the great work 🫶

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    5
    Muzzakfeind
    United States3 years ago
  • Wonder no more!

    For comic book fans, the words “What If…?” should conjure up the limitless possibilities of storytelling and entertainment wrapped up in those two little words. Luckily for all us listeners there’s a podcast to match that same spirit. Dear Watchers is a true treat for comic fans both new and old!

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    5
    allkindsofnogood
    United States3 years ago
  • This is rated clean?

    Not the 12/22/22 episode.

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    2
    Grandpa Tzhett
    United States4 years ago
  • Great moderators!!

    I love the energy and charisma of the moderators and am impressed with their ability to connect with their guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coursejunkie
    United States4 years ago
  • Love these guys

    Man oh man, each episode of this podcast is a fun and fascinating adventure! Always a blast to be prompted to think about familiar concepts in new ways! Highly recommend!

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    5
    Marianne McCarthy
    United States4 years ago

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Hosts are clearly passionate and knowledgeable about comics.
Ban­ter and chemistry make complex crossovers approachable.
Listeners love the deep dives into multiverse storytelling and references.
Consistently high‑energy and entertaining, with thoughtful context for newcomers.

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What if the Fantastic Four returned without powers—and had to face Galactiac (an amalgam of Galactus & Brainiac)?
Q: What is the core concept behind Challengers of the Fantastic in Amalgam, and how does it differ from the original Challengers of the Unknown and Fantastic Four?
The core concept reimagines the original four as the Fantastic Four equivalents, losing their powers but gaining a shared mission and a classic Kirby-inspired adventure vibe, with Doom as the saboteur causing the crash. This mapping creates a tighter team dynamic and a clearer character arc, while still paying homage to the source material through echoes of the Challengers' headquarters and their adventure formula.

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A lively, nerd‑centric show where two hosts explore multiverse lore, crossovers, and alternate realities through a comics lens. Episodes mix deep dives into storylines (What If, Elseworlds, cross‑franchise team‑ups) with accessible banter, guest appearances, and thoughtful speculation about future media directions. Listeners consistently praise the hosts' passion, knowledge, and entertaining conversations, especially around multiversal storytelling, character backstories, and the intersection of comics with film, TV, and theme park lore. A standout habit is turning nerdy “what if” premises into thoughtful, broadly appealing discussions that appeal to fans of both classic and contemporary comics, with a welcoming, party‑friendly vibe that st... more

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