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The Monitor Tapes: A Crisis on Infinite Earths Podcast

DC Dave and Doug Adamson
Crisis On Infinite Earths
DC Comics
DC Universe
Lego
Supergirl
Earth-2 Superman
Orlando, United States
New Teen Titans
Wonder Woman
Earth-Eight
Batman (1966 TV Series Batcave Set 76052)
Monitor
Earth-1
Earth-2
James Gunn
Titans
Marv Wolfman
Dark Crisis
DC Multiverse

Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC Comics' seminal event from 1985. The impact is still felt over 40 years later. Join your hosts DC Dave and Doug Adamson - along with a rotating bevy of guest hosts - as we discuss the Crisis throughout the years. From long-lasting impacts, to "what we would have done differently," to breakdowns of individual stories, our hosts will discuss the Crisis in a new, refresh... more

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Latest Episodes

The Twentieth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #20, which looks at ...

Pariah

With co-host Mark Russell

Timestamps:

* 2:36 - Crisis News

* 14:36 - Introduction of Mark Russell / Pariah Discussion

* 1:35:38 - Promo: Pop Culture... more

The Nineteenth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #19, which looks at ...

Crisis - Interlude the First

Timestamps:

* 2:54 - Crisis News: Crisis on Infinite Earths Absolute Edition

* 11:09 - Summer of Supergirl Special

* 17:27 - Pa... more

The Eighteenth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #18, which looks at ...

Supergirl

With co-host Dr. Anj

Timestamps:

* 4:50 - Crisis News: Crisis Companion Soft Launch

* 6:51 - Crisis News: Crisis Companion Preview

* 7:50 - Cri... more

The Seventeenth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson discuss Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 with special guest Mike Atchison from Mike’s Comic Shop Roadshow.

The Monitor is dead.

Earth-1 and Earth-2 are consumed by the anti-matter wave.

And for the fir... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Hix
DC OCD, The Gary Show, Waiting for Doom fame
Episode: Tape #19: Crisis - Interlude the First
Dr Anj
Supergirl expert
Guest on episode about Supergirl in Crisis on Infinite Earths
Episode: Tape #18: Supergirl
Mike Atchison
Guest and longtime comics/show host
Mike Atchison / Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow
Episode: Tape #17: Crisis on Infinite Earths #4
Matt Yeo
Longtime video game and kids magazine writer and editor; runs Cloud King Creative
Cloud King Creative
Episode: Tape #16: Crisis Memories
Kevin Miller
Author of The Crisis Companion, filmmaker, critic and longtime comics fan
TwoMorrow's Publishing / The Crisis Companion
Episode: Tape #15: Sandboxers vs Canonizers
The Irredeemable Shag
Guest on the show, from the Fire Water Podcast Network
Fire Water Podcast Network
Episode: Tape #13: Crisis on Infinite Earths #3
Dr. Anj
Guest host, provided expertise and context on Supergirl and related DC lore
Episode: 2025 Christmas Special
Dr. Chris
Radio Horror show host who read the Crisis box set
Radio Horror
Episode: Tape #12: Crisis on Infinite Earths
Ruth Sutherland
Guest discussing her Crisis-era Wonder Woman interest and Earth-2 connections
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Episode: Tape #10: Wonder Woman

Hosts

DC Dave
Host of The Monitor Tapes; frequently leads conversations, brings passion and historical DC knowledge, often guides discussions with a mix of nostalgia and critical insight.
Doug Adamson
Co-host with a warm, conversational style; shares ownership of topic selection and breakdowns, frequently contributing sharp analysis of Crisis-era storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • WAS MAD THAT DC DAVE WASN’T FROM WASHINGTON!!😫🤬🥵😡

    I was so excited to listen to this knowing that there was DC Dave was from Washington, D.C… but NO, he was not! I felt betrayed as a valued listener when I learned he was not from Washington, D.C.! What the hell is this DC Comics?? The only CRISIS going on HERE is DC DAVE’s identity crisis (not that one)!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SergeiKrav
    United Kingdom5 days ago
  • Recently found your show

    A American and scouts man walk in to comic shop . No this not the set up to a joke . This is your hosts to wonder show as these two comic loving Abbott and Costello take you throw the greatest crises in dc history . Great show keep the good work .

    Yours truly,

    Rocky , StarWind .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rocky Star wind
    United Statesa year ago
  • Terrific crisis revival

    The guys do an awesome job at bringing back the energy and excitement of the crisis on infinite earths. My favorite series as a kid and it’s wonderful to look back at this epic storyline piece by piece. I highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    8brett8
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Show

    I just want to say thank you for starting this show! It is very interesting and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Olivia’s Fan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Crisis talk that’ll blow your anti-matter mind!

    If you’re obsessed with Crisis on Infinite Earths (like every self-respecting DC fan should be), The Monitor Tapes is the podcast you need. Every episode digs deep into the story that redefined the DC Universe. Rather than an index show going issue by issue, they dig into broader topics looking at how Crisis shaped characters, teams, and the multiverse itself. DC Dave and Doug Adamson bring passion, wit, and enough thought-provoking topics to make the Monitor proud. Five multiverse-collapsing st... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Irredeemable Shag
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Show notes and guest variety help newcomers and long-time fans alike understand complex DC history.
Listeners praise the deep dives into memory and continuity rather than surface recaps.
The hosts bring energy and depth to Crisis analysis, with memorable fan and creator anecdotes.
Guests consistently add expert context that enhances understanding of Crisis-era storytelling.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tape #10: Wonder Woman
Q: What surprised you about Wonder Woman's involvement in Crisis?
We were surprised by how limited she was in the main Crisis narrative, yet her influence persisted through side issues and Earth-2 material, which later fed into post-crisis reinventions.
Tape #14: Crisis on Infinite Earths Animated Films
Q: How did the animation style and vocal performances affect the storytelling?
The panel agreed that the animation had a gritty, noir influence that suited the material, with standout voice acting (including Kevin Conroy's brief return) that helped sell crossover moments and emotional stakes, even if some fans longed for a Pérez-style aesthetic.
Tape #14: Crisis on Infinite Earths Animated Films
Q: What was your overall impression of the trilogy as an adaptation of Crisis on Infinite Earths?
Chris felt that the Tomorrowverse films deliver a strong, emotionally resonant experience with clever writing that ties together many DC animated universes, even if the adaptation diverges from the comic's plot and sometimes prioritizes character moments over strict beat-for-beat fidelity.
Tape #15: Sandboxers vs Canonizers
Q: So Kevin, could you tell us a little bit more about what you're trying to accomplish with the book and what story you're telling here?
Kevin Miller explains that The Crisis Companion aims to document Crisis with a rigorous but accessible approach, blending historical context, creator interviews, and analysis of how continuity and canon evolved. He emphasizes moving beyond nostalgia to examine why Crisis mattered and how it reshaped storytelling, while also sharing the personal motivation and research process behind the project.
Tape #17: Crisis on Infinite Earths #4
Q: What is your crisis origin story, Mike?
Mike recounts growing up with comics, discovering Crisis through first exposure to Earth Prime and era collecting, and how his early reading shaped his long-running engagement with crisis lore.

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A show that treats Crisis on Infinite Earths as a living, evolving saga rather than a straight issue-by-issue recap. Across episodes, hosts discuss long-term impacts, editorial decisions, and memory of the Crisis era, with guests ranging from historians to creators offering deep dives into specific Earths, characters, and crossovers. The tone blends affection for the material with critical reflection, often exploring how the reboot era reshaped DC's multiverse, continuity debates, and fan culture. A standout trait is its personal, conversation-first approach: memory, collecting anecdotes, and context-building often take center stage alongside analysis of the source material. This makes it attractive to listeners who want thoughtful, fandom-... more

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