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Swords Against Cerebus

Swords Against Cerebus is the only podcast -- perhaps the only podcast brave enough -- to cover all 300 issues of the infamous Canadian comic book Cerebus. There were no other volunteers.

Podcast · By Ed; Sophia Goodnight · English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 19, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 19, 2026

    Episode 19: Instead of God there is Marcus Aurelius. (opens the original)

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    Hey! If you have time to stand around, you have time to move those flowerpots! We're preparing for Petuniacon, and we've got a big helping of Swords Against Cerebus for you, covering issues 34 ("Three Days Before") and 35 ("Two Days Before")! Hey, is this arc actually good? Or am I just being tricked by notorious hottie Bran Mac Mufin (yes, really)! It's a big couple of issues. I promise you I haven't spoiled [even close to] everything. As a matter of fact, why don't you just listen for yourself

  2. Episode · Sep 4, 2026

    Episode 18: Rocks Fall, He Exists. (opens the original)

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    Appearing from behind a door you didn’t notice, it’s Swords Against Cerebus, covering issues 32 (“Alliance“) and 33 (“Friction“)! Despite a vicious attack by the Enemy, we are committed to bringing you the good news…we like Cerebus! For now, at least. Syllabus for this episode: - “Actual superheroes” boomer comic. - Fairly OddParents Cosmo yelling image. - Killzone (PS2)’s steel case. - Calvinism

  3. Episode · Aug 22, 2026

    Episode 17: Rocks Fall, Momentum Halts. (opens the original)

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    And with the hiss of the cockroach, it’s Swords Against Cerebus once again, covering issues 30 (“Debts”) and 31 (“Catching Cootie”)! Maybe you already guessed, but our least favorite character is back! Also, we finally read “What Happened Between Issues Twenty and Twenty-one!” And I can promise you this episode will answer these burning questions: - Is that a titty window in the cover of #30? - What historical reference did we totally miss in #27? - Was anything actually explained by that short

  4. Episode · Aug 7, 2026

    Episode 16: The Return of Women (opens the original)

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    You hear a knock on your door. “Room service,” comes a voice from outside. You open the door and a bellhop glides in with a cart. On the cart is a silver cloche. The bellhop lifts the lid, and out comes a tiny podcast. It’s episode 16 of Swords Against Cerebus, covering issues 28 (“Mind Game II”) and 29 (“Repercussions”)! We have some very special treats for you this episode, including but not limited to: - The first female character since “This Woman, This Thing!” - Abundant therians! - And an

  5. Episode · Jul 24, 2026

    Episode 15: Rowrbrazzle Rumble (opens the original)

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    Dear friends, You are cordially invited to season 2 of Swords Against Cerebus, starting today. Expect fancy hotels, fancy lads, and fancy schemes. And lots and lots of furries. Sincerely, Swords Against Cerebus. High Society is upon us, and we’ve got a lot of ground to cover! So bring your nicest jacket, and prepare for: - Phonetic accents…again. - The Regency Hotel (sans Elf…for now)! - Somehow, an explanation of the rules of Diamondback! …and one very, very special letter.

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