Word Balloon Comics Podcast

First, my thought on the downsizing of Ike Perlmutter at Marvel / Disney.Then a reprint of a 2009 Marvel Talk with Tom Brevoort talking about the Marvel books of that era, and the philosphies of event books tie ins and multiple titles of a group or hero.This is at the start of The Heroic Age which followed the Dark Reign period. You'll hear about the characterization of the Marvel Retreat Summits which would dictate the directions of the Marvel UniverseThis was all pre-disney era marvel., right after the success of 2008's Iron Man Film.

What happens when an Adam West like hero is faced with the grim and gritty world of modern urban comics? Or... What happens when a grim and gritty street hero is unleashed into the silly cities of the silver age? Tom Peyer discusses the origins of Dragonfly Man and Dragonfly in the Ahoy series The Wrong Earth

Shelly and Diana discuss teaching comics studies at Portland State University, and Editing some of the most important comics of the last 30 years, with craetors like Frank Miller and Grant Morrison and working with other legends like Karen Berger..We also talk about the Visible Women Initiative, promoting aspiring women comic creators and how they can get their works seen and get comic jobs

John Is Busy setting up the DC adaptation of the Suicide Squad Vs Arkham Asylum Vido Game prequel, plus we talk about Star Trek Picard.

A great 2015 live chat with Mark, where I'm trying to convince Mark that Streaming TV is the place for his ideas. This is 3 yerars before the Netflix deal. Was he really anti-TV or just being coy? You decide.

Part 2 Big things happened to Rob in 2011 and he had a lot to say about how the comics market had changed

Part 1 Big things happened to Rob in 2011 and he had a lot to say about how the comics market had changed

The Man behind Moondog Comics tell stories from the biz side of the 80s and 90s.

Part 2 of our talk as Bendis tells stories about trying to write The Spider-Man Broadway Musical

Remember The Spider-Man Musical,? Remember That Bendis Was first approached to write the story for it? Finally the whole story is being told.

In the wake of this years Oscars, Mr Skin is back to discuss his own 24th Anatomy Awards. They're free to view at Mr Skin.com

Terry Beatty talks Ms Tree with Max Collins Batman Adventures and The Batman strikes, plus his current run on The Rex Morgan MD comic strip. This was recorded at the start of covid. Despite the anxiety of the moment we had a blast talking.

From 2005, Mark talks about his TV film and comic book work

When Lucifer was brand new . Joe Desct=ribes the experience getting it on the air.

Fun chat with the Serious Star Trek Youtubers/FaceBook Video hosts Larry Young and John E Price.

So much to discuss with Reggie . Comics Film TV and More

He was the maon bad guy on Get Smart, Doc on the Love Boat and so many more shows from Dick Van Dyke to Doris Day to Silicon Valley and Mpom. It's the great Bernie Kopell.

Jeff Lemire Talks Swamp Thing and his books Bone Orchard Little Monsters and Phantom Road

The Watchmen Co-Creator discusses his new Autobiography and shares stories of his days as a comic book fan and many stories throught his spectacular career. Watchmen, The Kingsmen comics and films Rougue Trooper and more.

The Filmmaker discusses his latest Sci-Fi OGN Epic and his movies like Bone Tomahawk and Dragged Across Concrete currently running on HBOMAX .

We continue the conversation with Comic Pop's Sal Crivelli

All The Answers is Michael's OGN about his dad Joel one of the original reality media stars of the 1940s The quiz kids. Joel met presidents and major hollywood stars...and hated every minute of it.

We discuss Rodney's Upcoming TV projects Like Season 2 of HBO's Winning Time The LA Lakers Story, and an upcoming look at the life of the first Black Heavyweight Boxing Champion Jack Johnson.

the story of marvel's first great event of the 80s

Continuing our talk with Dan, which also gets into past Marvel Runs On Spider-Man and Thor , plus fan questions

With The James Gunn announcement that a Booster Gold TV series is in the works, what better time to talk to his creator? Part 1 of 2

The Trek Watch crew hangs out to discuss The DCU New slate of projects and some great retro TV

In Part 2 of our talk John explains his work for the comic buyers guide and on his own creating ComicCron, which explains the distribution numberts of comics and give the real "rarity" of certain magazine issues for historians and collectors.

John has his new ST Strange Newe Worlds novel coming out Feb 21st . We discuss his contributions to the star Wars and Star Trek History through his novels.

Part 2 On the heels of James Gunn's announcement's of Film and TV shows for the DC Universe, Tom was mentioned by Gunn as one of the key writers he collaborated with.Among the projects announced is a Supergirl Film based on Tom and Bilquis Evrey's comic book series. Tom tells us what he can about working With Gunn, and promotes His current DC books Human Target Danger Street and Gothan City Year One. We also discuss Love Everlasting his creator owned series with Elsa Charretier whose first collection of issues is out Feb 14th

On the heels of James Gunn's announcement's of Film and TV shows for the DC Universe, Tom was mentioned by Gunn as one of the key writers he collaborated with.Among the projects announced is a Supergirl Film based on Tom and Bilquis Evrey's comic book series. Tom tells us what he can about working With Gunn, and promotes His current DC books Human Target Danger Street and Gothan City Year One. We also discuss Love Everlasting his creator owned series with Elsa Charretier whose first collection of issues is out Feb 14th

DC Marvel and life memories in this 2018 interview with the pivotal writer and editor

From 2013 Tiwary's Dark Horse Comic Examining The Life Of The Beatles Manager and his tourtured life with Art Chorse By Andrew Robinson and Kyle Baker

From 2018 Bill Morison was about to take over Mad Magazine as Editor In Chief. He also released from Titan Comics an amazing adaptation of the Beatles 1968 cartoon Yellow Submarine.

Norton and Roberts book The Rock Gods Of Jackson Tennesee from Dark Horse combines am autobiographical look at high school garage bands and those hilarious cheesy horror action films that we all grew upon.

The scene missing crew of Gabriel Hardman and Ian Brill look at the 1968 "comedy" that tried interpret the hippie generation, with stars like Jackie Gleason Carol Channing John Philip Law Harry Nillson Frank Gorshin and many other stars. It didn't go well.

Our 7th Nerd Quiz with Quiz Master Fred Van Lente . Tough Questions, and a plug for a new edition of Action Philosophers Kickstarter Campaign

Vivian's new documentary about the History Of Queer Comics is running on The PBS series Independant Lens and is streamong on the PBS website online till the end of April. It features great interviews with Howard Cruse, Mary Wings, Jen Camper Allison Bechdel and many others. You'll seetheir cartooning process and hear their stories. It's a must watch for all comic fans.

Lobo, The Legion Of Super Heroes The JSA working with JM Dematties Wally Wood The writers of 52b and more. From 2006

Don and Steve Bryant have a new kickstarter for their series Evie and The Helsings

Calvin is stepping down from his longtime post at Publisher's weekly as a columnist crotoc and editor. He's also a co-host of The PW Comics World podcast. One of the best advocates comics has ever had. Here's oor 2016 conversation that took place right before SDCC that year.

A 2018 chat with the Late Victor Gorleck who had been with Archie since 1958

From 2009 ! Back when Fraction was still living in KC and visting Bendis before SDCC we had this fun chat which also features fan questions talking about things like Powers, The Spider-Woman motion comic and other stuff that mattered 14 years ago. How thing have changed.

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The Marvel writer editor discusses his book and perspective on Stan The Man's Life Career abd social impact

Jason Sacks has co-written the Twomorrows book American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1990s s. You'll hear a long discussion about the infamous decade of booms and busts

The Invaders JSA What If and More from Rascally Roy

TV and Comics Writer Ben Raab talks about the New NBC Quantum Leap and his time at the Marvel editorial offices and DC of the 90s and Early 2000s

a 2016 chat with the master artist

To honor the Man's 100th birthday, we represent this chat with Fred , who documented Stan's history in The Com ic Book History Of Comics from IDW in 2017

From 2018 The first in depth Word Balloon Conversion with the Master artist Bryan Hitch

Merry Christmas Here's quite a gift-Live from FanX in Salt Lake City Utah. A behind the scenes look at Batman TAS, the series that ushered in the modern era of superhero cartoons from story editor Marty Pasko. You'll get casting stories, design innovations , and of course the writer perspective on why this series broke the kiddie mold and brought depths of characterization drama and adventure to animated television.

Writers Dan Jurgens Jerry Ordway Paul Kupperberg and Elliot S1 Maggin chat about the Man Of Steel in this 2020 Mainframe Comic Con Panel

A great chat. We review Grant and Liam's amazing space cop run with HalJordan and a ton of new GL Corp Memebers designed by Liam.

From 2009: Gerry Conway is back writing comics. The man who gave birth to the Punisher and took the life of Spider-Man's first love Gwen Stacy is here to discuss his current DC mini series The Last Days Of Animal Man.We'll talk about his return to comics, and look back at collaborations with artists like Gil Kane, John Romita and Ross Andru., The Superman - Spider-Man Crossover , and more

Part 2 Anthony Tollin is a noted historian on 20th century pop culture comics, pul novelss and old-time radio. He was a prominent colorist and production artist for DC Comics, contributing to The Shadow (1970's series) with articles and The Shadow Strikes (1990's series) as a colorist. He's published the pulp adventures of The Shadow, Doc Savage, The Avenger and The Whisperer, under the Sanctum Books imprint.

Anthony Tollin is a noted historian on 20th century pop culture comics, pul novelss and old-time radio. He was a prominent colorist and production artist for DC Comics, contributing to The Shadow (1970's series) with articles and The Shadow Strikes (1990's series) as a colorist. He's published the pulp adventures of The Shadow, Doc Savage, The Avenger and The Whisperer, under the Sanctum Books imprint.

The bensons wrote the latest Star Trek Prodigy episode and share their writer room experienes. They also layout a fantatstic [itch for a Dazzler series. Are you listening Marvel?

We discuss Kelly's new creator owned book, plus Captain Marvel Jeff the Shark Black Widow and more

Internet Pioneer and Radio Morning show staple Mr Skin returns to discuss his list and the trends of sex on tv and film

From 2014 Brian Michael Bendis interviews me for my 9th anniversary show.

As The CW Stargirl Show wraps up, Geoff talks about the last season and series as a whole. Plus we discuss his new DC books about Courtney and The JSA plus TV and film stuff. We also talk about his new Image Book with Gary Frank Junkyard Joe.

From Mainframe Comic Com 2020- The Stars of the Justice League animated series Susan Eisenberg (Wonder Woman) and George Newburn (Superman) give us what we want , and perform scenes from The Mark Waid Alex Ross Classic, with Waid providing the narration. A Q&A follows the performance

Allison and Chris share their thoughts on the comics market TV/Film landscape and even a little talk about the midterms (Allison is a political media consultant that worked on the Michigan State elections this year). Chris previews some MignolaUniverse projects coming from Dark Horse

Reviews of Star Trek Prodigy Asylum The Andor Finale Tulsa King and The Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday special

An incredible discussion with Black Panther creators Don McGregor Christopher Priest, Afua Richardson and Bob Almond . From Terrificon recorded in 2018 at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut

3 years ago bendis had superman reveal his identity to the dc universe. it sounds like clark is coming back in 2023. let's revisit bendis's reasons back in 2019

Perfect for a long Holiday road trip. Sal and I talk about the comic store release of his haunting graphic novel The Hostage, plus con reports other BS and a great Namor discussion

Showrunners James Tucker and Michael Jellenick from 2010 talking about the tone of this classic Batman Team Up show.

Nigel's latest book Hooking Off The Jab is a collection of articles and essays written in the last 42 years. Boxer profiels and a look at the inside of the fight business

From 2010 Jimmy and I discuss the disappointment of The Hex film, and the greatness of the comic book stories of Jonah Hex including his work with Justin Grey and many great artists

The questions and conversation continues

Queen Hippolyta's Historic Journey continues. A deep dive into the process of creating this epic graphic novel series

Jesse is one of ESPN's Baseball experts and was one of my closest friends at WSCR The Chicago Sports Talk Station where we shared many radio and TV adventures

Think of this as The Justice League Version of The Beatles Get Back Documentary. What was supposed to be an easy table read live streaming to fans, became a breezy conversation between the whole JL cast and director Andrea Romano. If you want to side step the pre read chatter, and get to the performance, it starts at 33:40 ish . Then more q&a from the cast Finally, I also represent Kevin's press junket interview from 2016 on the Killing Joke and his acting relationship with Mark Hamil as The Joker.

Drew discusses his new Fantagraphics Book.Maverix and Lunatix Icons Of Underground Comix also support the funding for The Drew Friedman documentary herehttps://gofund.me/511cdf99

On this edition of the Word Balloon podcast, we present a 2009conversation with artist Kevin O'Neil, to discuss therelease of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Vol III): Century #1 ("1910") drawn by O'Neil and written by Alan Moore.Kevin discusses the background of the story, and his views on past characters like Mister Hyde Mina Murray, the mysterious Orlando, and the Family line of Captain Nemo.His thoughts on the LXG film, and the origins and future plans of his co-creation with Pat Mills, Marshal Law .The interview does cover plot points and setting that have been discussed in other previewarticles and reviews of the book, so beware.Her are some non spoiler quotes from the talk...On the inclusion of Nemo's daughter in the 1910 League. "She occupies a great part of the story, and we will follow her in later books."On the process of putting the literary cameos and pop culture easter eggs in a subtle way. "We just have to tread a careful line as to how we populate the book.. as we proceed with incredible numbers of different characters in street scenes and backgrounds or newspaper headlines ...it's a lot of work, but we realize we have these Jess Nevins books analyze every single panel and we know a lot of people who like that  it...however if you don't know the references,it won't spoil the enjoyment of the story, it's just another layer of fictional stuff going on alongside the main story."

Dan is an accomplished comedy writer performer and producer that helped shepherd IFC's Portlandia and Maron TV series. He has a new interview podcast with Paul Provenza called Obsessive Comedy Disorder that has already interviewed W Kamau Bell and John Cleese. He has many great stories to share

Bendis and Jacob Edgar discuss their new Dark Horse series The Ones

In this episode of the Word Balloon podcast , host John Siuntres continues his conversation with writer Matt Fraction, with a spoiler filled examination of Matt's creator owned Image series Casanova which finishes its 2ND arc, "Where In Time Is Casanova?", with this week's issue #14.Then, Fraction and Siuntres shift to free-form mode as random subjects fly back and forth. They discuss the comics direct market, creators like Jack Kirby and Steve Gerber , Filmmakers John Huston and Orson Welles, and Fraction's glee, over buying the Dean Martin Variety Show DVD set.

Matt Fraction and Word Balloon host John Siuntres have a last call conversation about the books he's wrapping up, and the ones that are just beginning.From this week's debut of The Invincible Iron Man, to his wrap ups of The Orderand The Immortal Iron Fist, from co-writing the Uncanny X-men with Ed Brubaker, to wrapping up the current arc of his Image creator owned book Casanova. During the conversation Fraction said there is an eventual end insight for his run on Punisher War Journal, after which he'll turn the book over to his pal, and current co-writer Rick Remender.Fraction discussed the road ahead, starting with the current Jigsaw arc."We're at payoff time for Punisher... I knew coming this book I knew right away if you're going to make your stand on Punisher do the ultimate Jigsaw story... Working with Rick Remender has been a dream and has made the book sicker and more damaged and explosive than I ever thought. If we could make a punisher movie, it would be this story." "After the Jigsaw arc, there's a little secret invasion tie-in and then an arc called King Frank...the Jigsaw arc and King Frank story is wheremy bruns been leading to from the  beginning.After "King Frank" I'llstep aside, and just let Rick tear it up. That's the plan, things might change, but that's the plan."Some other highlights from the audio interview...On The Invincible Iron Man, Fraction was pleased that the book ended up matching so well with the film, so new readers can jump on. "I had no advanced script to work from so it was me trying to write the type of iron man comic that I hoped would fit with the tone of the film." On bringing the threat of young Ezekiel Stane from the Order to the first IM story arc .

A couple marvel Press roundtables with Cullen Bunn On Captain America's Team Up Book, then Steve Wacker Mark Waid and Greg Rucka discuss a Daredevil Spider-man Punisherr crossover with their thoughts on the characters. It was Waid's first time writing Frank Castle. Interesting insights.

The Press Junket and memories Of Falling Skies-The TNT Alien Invasion series starring Noah Wyle ( ER The Librarian) featuring interviews with Wyle, Moon Bloodgood (Terminator Salvation) and Showrunner Mark Verheiden ( Battlestar Galactica)

From the 2016 SDCC press roundtables featuring the cast and crew on the DC Animated Film that besides adapting the controversial original Alan Moore story created some controversy itself. Actors Ray Wise Tara Strong Kevin Conroy Director Sam Liu Screenwriter Brian Azzarello and Producer Bruce Timm

Presenting the 2016 NYCC press junket interview with Adam for the DC Animated Film Return Of The Caped Crusaders . West reflects on his contributions to the Batman mythos.

we look back at the wrap up of the original civil war arc resulting in the "death" of captain america. plus daredevil x-men and iron fist. plus we talk about ed and sean phillips early days of criminal

Art talks about his radical move to start making creator owned books that he is self publishing and selling exclusively at his website electricmilkcomics.com, and a public events and cons. Plus we look at classic DC and other projects.

Brad talks about his I AM JIM HENSON biography drawn by Chris Eliopolis that explores the life and career of the Man Behind The Muppets

A look back at A Tale of Sand a Ramon Perez Graphic Novel From BOOM! adapted from a 1967 unmade Jim Henson Screenplay edited by Stephen Cristy

From 2009 A Great Chat with the Former Publisher and longtime DC Comics Writer

Filmmakers Kevin Konrad Hanna and Jim Demonakis discuss their new comic documentary

We Check in with Rob to chat about how the pop culture market is emerging from the height of Covid.

Gary was The Captain in the Irwin Allen Sci-Fi TV series Land Of The Giants and The Monster In I Was A Teenage Frankenstein . He's also the model for Mr Fantastic In Alex Ross's new OGN Fantastic Four Full Circle. We talk about his incredible life and career

From 2018Today Rich Koz aka Horror Host Svengoolie . A Chicago TV institution now a national celeb thanks to MeTV. Rich started as Svengoolie in 1979 when every big city  still had local television entertainment . Every weekend he’d host a classic or cheesy horror film and do jokes parody songs and comedy sketches inbetween film scenes. He was there after the original horror hosts of the 50s and 60s like Vampira and Ghoulari but well before Elvira Joe Bob Briggs and Mystery Science Theater 3000. As Rich points out each show has its own style.We talk about how he makes his show the movies and celeb guests and shout outs he’s received from many pop culture stars. We also get into our mutual love of the 3 Stooges and stooge mysteries like The Fake Shemp films. Catch Svengoolie every Saturday night at 8pm Eastern on MeTV

This was supposed to be a full WB Live but we had a couple tech problems, so it became this 2 parter. A celebration of Outer Limits Co-Creator Joseph Stefano , The man who wrote the Screenplay for Hitchcock's Psycho First Dave Rash joins Gabe Hardman Ian Brill and myself to talk about the new book from Gauntlet Pres FROM THE INNER MIND TO…THE OUTER LIMITS SCRIPTS OF JOSEPH STEFANO. . order the book at gauntletpress.comThen Stefano's son Dominic joins us giving his perspective on his father's works from Outer Limits to Hitchcock's Psycho to friendships with Gene Roddenberry and Sally Kellerman

FROM NOVEMBER  2005. THE MAN BEHIND GRIMJACK, DC'S SUICIDE SQUAD , THE KENTS, WASTELAND , AND THE SPECTRE JOHN TALKS ABOUT THE RETURN OF GRIMJACK AT IDW , HIS STAR WARS WORK FOR DARK HORSE , AND COLLABORATING WITH ARTISTS, LIKE TIM TRUMAN AND TOM MANDRAKE. PLUS 1980'S CHICAGO MEMORIES OF FIRST COMICS, WINDY CITY INSTITUTIONS LIKE THE BUCKET OF SUDS BAR, AND THE COMEDY GENIUS OF THE SECOND CITY AND IMPROV OLYMPIC , MUNDEN'S BAR WRITER DEL CLOSE.

Radio host and OTR Historian Steve Darnall talks about The amazing radio dramas of the 40s and 50s that will chill your bones this season. Many of the shows discussed are free on YouTube and The internet archive

From 2006 A great seasonal chat with Hellboy's real dad, who sets the table for the big red guy's animated debut in the Film Roman production SWORD OF STORMS, premiering Saturday Oct 28th, on the Cartoon Network. The DVD release is expected in February. Mike also talks about Hellboy's beginnings, the upcoming new mini series with Duncan Fedrego, An Abe Sapien mini series, more BPRD and the pulp inspired hero Lobster Johnson. You'll hear about Mike's art influences, collaborating with artists like Guy Davis, Richard Corben, and filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro Also a lengthy tease about HELLBOY 2 , which had just begun pre-production.

Here’s part 2 of my 2010 summer conversation with Jason Aaron. We talk about Jason’s views on the relationship between Spider-Man and Wolverine and the vibe he’s trying to convey in their team-up book. Plus scalped talk, Jason's first meeting with the late great Steve Dillon and more.

From 2010, right before SDCC...On this episode of Word balloon, Jason Aaron is back to talk about finding the voices of the characters he writes. From discovering his take on Spider-Man for the Astonishing Spider-Man Wolverine book, and the current arc in Wolverine Weapon X. You'll hear plenty about the current Deathlok/Captain America story.  We also talk a lot about the upcoming reboot of the Wolverine solo book in September, including the opening arc called "Wolverine In Hell". You'll hear about Jason's versions of a senior citizen Frank Castle, and year one depictions of The Kingpin and Bullseye in The Max Punisher series, and why Aaron felt the tone of the Max book had to change from Garth Ennis's run. Plus details about Scalped, Jason's ongoing crime series for Vertigo.

From 2014's Cincy Comic Con My first ever chat with Kelley about Batman Deadman Swamp Thing Sandman and more

The Former Newsarama EIC is a high school science teacher who has been using sci-fi films tv and novels to help his students understand the real science in these mediums. How are today's writers doing? We discuss the subject and more.

From 2007 The Co-Creator Of 30 Days Of Night discusses his horror beginnings and theories on making effective horror comics.

Brad and I talk beyond the books about what makes The World's Finest Team tick. Plus lots of other comic book and Novel chat

Slam Bradley tries to tame the 1961 Gotham, decades before the birth of Batman

I made this audio documentary 20 years ago . Sept 22 1927 Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney fought in Chicago for the heavyweight title.

From 2020 Paul co-wrote the DC Digital First book Batman The Adventures continue with Alan Burnett and drawn by Ty Templeton . Big surprises coming in the 12 part series. We also look back at classic TAS episodes and comic books plus other TV projects at Marvel Star Wars and more.

Chris talk about his new Stories That Change The World first reader books co created with Brad Meltzer. These are perfect for parents to get kids into the worlds of Superman and Batman with dynamic art and tons of easter eggs

We wrap up this Multi Hour epic chat with the Late Great DC Writer

Part 2 of this epic conversation with The Guy Who Chronicled DC's vast history Marty Pasko. Great never before heard behind the scenes stories. The business acumen Of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby . The pop culture career, and wild personal life of (WW Creator) William Martson, The origin of DC's Romance editor Dorothy Woolfolk, The evolution of Denny O'Neil, DC's Transition from National Periodicals, to be part of Warner Communications Corporate Structure and more , Part 3 is also posted

For those doing long distance traveling this Holiday weekend. The late great Marty Pasko will keep you company with DC tales spanning from the golden age to modern times. Revamping 70's Superman, The Creation Of The Batman 66 TV Series, The exposure of Bob Kane , The classic JLA-JSA crossovers, his wariness of upcoming New 52 line, and so much more. Part 1 of 3 , all posting today.

The Kinescope Crew gets together to review the 1974 film classic starring Walter Mathau and Robert Shaw.

Better Things is a Documentary About The Art and Life Of Bronze Age Comic Artist Jeffery Catherine Jones . The film discusses Jones career and life and the fellow creators who shared and shaped it. It features probing interviews with Barry Windsor-Smith, Bernie Wrightson, Michael Kaluta, Mobius, Louise (Jones) Simonson, Mike Mignola and more ,

a Q & A With Art Adams recorded in 2013 from Cincy ComicCon

On this episode of Word balloon, host John Siuntres sits down with The Dude, Artist Steve Rude, who discusses his return to the worlds of Nexus and The Moth, in his self published line of books, Rude Dude Comics. As The Dude himself says. "I think back at that 10 period of nothing when all the (Nexus fans) kept writing us... there were so many more stories to tell. Internally I kept saying it myself, "this is not right, I have to use all skills I've accumulated my experience and clout to comeback to these characters , and bloody well keep going with them...The people who buy (Nexus) have expectations that every time they purchase something and know what (Baron and Rude) are capable of, they had better not let you down, and that's what's in my mind when I'm drawing Nexus.You're not going to feel horrible when you read my books, you will feel excited and elated and you'll want to see more."The current plan is to finish the Nexus return arc, Space Opera, then release the new Moth arc. "You oughta see what (writer) Gary Martin has planned. It's nuts!" In the interview, Rude discusses how he and writer Mike Baron got together to create Nexus for Capital City Comics, the early influences of Jack Kirby, and Alex Toth on his work, and his view of the 1980's direct market compared to today's comic book landscape. In addition to new stories revolving around his co created new characters Oragami and The Silencer , Rude also wants to bring back romance stories and his own spin on horror, in his anthology book, Amazing Dude Tales .

Just a reminder of the great guests I've had this month, and you'll hear my short my Hall Of Fame Speech at Illinois State University. Plus Podcast Magazine put me on the 40 over 40 podcaster list.

We discuss the TV shows Jen has worked on including many years on Supergirl, plus her new comic series Assassin G (based on the Chinese film Gan the 19th Sister) by Jen and He Tao. Part of the Immortal Storyverse check out the kickstarter campaign for this excellent series and back it.

James in the host of an excellent interview podcast called car con carne. He also is an author pop culture historian and a former long time host at Chicago's Alt Rock Radio Station Q101. Who better to talk about Woodstock 99, current radio vs podcasting and a dash of comic book talk too? We had a blast

Joe is the Executive Editor Of Heavy Metal Magazine and their Comics line. We talk about the new series Entropy by Christopher Priest and Montos plus Joe's years at Milestone and DC

Mike wrote for the Harvard and National Lampoons Johnny Carson's Tonight show, and has been with the Simpsons since Day One. We talk about his amazing comedy career.

A portion of my May 31st conversation with Ed Talking about being the story editor (showrunner) of The Upcoming Batman Caped Crusader animated series. The show is in the headlines this week because HBOMAX announced it will not air the series, but rather license it to another channel. What's going on here? Ed's description of the way TV works provides insight, but also adds to the current fan confusion.

Life comics comedy and more with Our Man in Ottawa

His new book see you in san diego is the more detailed follow up of last years amazing comic con history podcast series, with 500 pages and over 400 incredible photos. A must buy for comic book history fans.

Live from Terrificon 2022. From writing DC stories at 13 to Marvel, Secret Wars, Valiant and The Comic Books 90s Implosion, Jim discusses it all.

Art Franco Scoot Yoko Chips Mike and The Other Mike perform live in Chicago

Live from Terrificon , a great talk with me Garth and Joe about The Boys Military Comics Hitman and so much more

Horror Host Icon Rich Koz is back ! A great QA

Celebrating Spider-Man's Debut in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962. This Terrificon Panel featuring Clone Saga Writers Dan Jurgens Terry Kavanaugh and Howard Mackie, and the guy behind the original 70s clone story Gerry Conway

Scott talks about his supernatural Chicago Comic Visitations. He will be at C2E2 this weekend in artists alley

Ryan Alexander-Tanner Talks about his new Muhammad Ali Comic

Joe Satriani one of the premiere guitarists in music is a life long SciFi fan and and creator who cobined both in his music and songs. Surfing With The Alien featured the Silver Surfer on its cover. His new Album is The Elephants Of Mars, and his new Sci-Fi comic is Crystal Planet from Titan Books

Fresh from Terrificon this past Saturday. John talks about his past and return to Marvel. His DC work and the legacy of the Romitas at Marvel.

The writer Of Marvel's Civil War checks in for a conversation about his health, the current status civil war, and the future, as Mark prepares to dive into the podcasting world with his own show.From 2006 We'll look at Mark's early years writing for 2000AD, the origin of Civil War, The zombie storyline of Ultimate Fantastic Four, which created its own spin-off series, Marvel Zombies, and tons more.

From 2006 What a pleasure talking to the man behind great satire and action like American Flagg, Time 2, The Shadow, The Blackhawks, and Cody Starbuck .You'll hear about his current projects like BITE CLUB, BLADE, GUY GARDNER, JLA CLASSIFIED, along with a look back at his work on STAR WARS , BLACK KISS, AMERICAN CENTURY , his television work on THE FLASH, VIPER, and MUTANT X .We'll discuss Chaykin's view of Television, from the shows he loves to what Hollywood is looking for from writers these days. Between us, we'll throw in enough obscure ancient pop culture references that would make Dennis Miller call his grandfather to confirm.As a lifelong fan of his writing and art, Howard is my kind of people.

A Flashback episode from 2006. Kurt Busiek talked about his plans to reboot Aquaman, his "Up Up and Away" Superman post Infinite Crisis arc co-written with Geoff Johns, his Wildstorm WW1 fantasy series Arrowsmith, and gets into the nitty gritty of Astro City

FROM 2006...THE POPULAR DC WRITER ANSWERS QUESTIONS FROM FANS ABOUT BEHIND THE SCENES FACTS ON BOOKS LIKE BIRDS OF PREY, AND SECRET SIX, HER INTEREST IN WRITING OTHER FAN FAVORITE PROJECTS, AND LOOKS AHEAD TO BOOKS LIKE THE ALL NEW ATOM AND GEN 13. GAIL RESPONDS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT HER WRITING STYLE, HER INFAMOUS ESSAY ON THE 90'S PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN IN COMICS "WOMEN IN REFRIGERATORS" , AND HER CONTINUING SPITBALL FEUD WITH BRIAN BENDIS. YOU'LL ALSO LEARN THE ONE BIRDS OF PREY STORY IDEA DC WOULD NEVER LET GAIL USE... IT'S A DOOZY!

From 2020's Baltimore Comic Con. an epic discussion about Jack Kirby's Fourth World-New Gods saga. Moderator Robert Meyer Burnett talks about Darksied Mister Miracle The Female Furies and more with Fourth World writers Tom King and Cecil Castellucci

The title says it all from Baltimore Comic Con 2020 Brian interviews Gerry about his career.

On this 2012 episode of Word Balloon, Amanda Conner joins us to talk about her Before Watchmen series Silk Spectre co-written and drawn by Darwyn Cooke. We also talk about Amanda's work on DC's digital Anme Comic Girls Wonder Woman.

Roy Thomas, Jim Starlin, Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein talk about the infinity gauntlet Thanos and Captain Mar-Vel

In our first 2005 WB conversation, Jeph and I spoke on his car phone, while he made his daily commute from his home to the studios of ABC's LOST . The travelouge nature of our talks continued in this chat, which starts in the cab ride from Wonder-Con, To The SF airport, and finally wraps up at stately Loeb Manor, and his new office digs at HEROES. In part 1, Jeph gives us the background behind his Wolverine run, and his involvemnt in Civil War, which led to the creation of FALLEN SON, THE DEATH OF CAPT AMERICAThen we wrap things up with the writer of many Marvel Comics and The Co-Executive Producer of NBC's Heroes. We discuss the Buffy Season 8 comic book from dark Horse and jeph's eventual association with the series. We also get into a detailed debate about the amount of publisher wide events that DC and Marvel are serving non-stop to their readers. Finally we wrap up with an insider's view of the breakout hit tv series of this season, Heroes

Sure, the thermometer was in the mid 20's all day in Chicago , but through the magic of wordballoon, I spent a good chunk of wed morning in 80 degree Los Angeles traffic, talking with writer Jeph Loeb on his sunny commute to his new gig, as a supervising producer on ABC's hit series, LOST. Jeph gives an amazingly funny and frank interview on his TV writing on Smallville , DC Comics like Superman-Batman, Batman-HUSH, behind the scenes comments on the Buffy animation series, his upcoming run on The Ultimates, and how the memory of his son Sam motivates his writing.

Henry took over the classic sports soap opera July 11th. What's in store ffor miford high school's student athletes ? Joining me is Chicago sports talk host and Gil Thorpe enthusiast Mike Murphy of ESPN

Plus The Boys season 3 wrap up review and the latest Orville

we discuss their past collaborations and solo work

10 years ago Chris Roberson and Allison Baker debuted their digital publishing effort Monkeybrain Comics which gave oppurtunities to creators like Christopher Cebella Ibrahim Moustafa and Adam P Knave among others. This is the first chat we had about the imprint. Tommorow, you'll hear pt 2 with a new chat from Allison and Chris looking back on the experiment.

Captain Action was a 60s action figure phenom, that DC licensed for 5 magic issues featuring Gil Kane and Wally Wood art. Ed tells us the story behind the stories.

Tim's latest Comic History is called not all Superman. He's written histories of Wonder Woman, Lois Lane Catwoman, and Betty & Veronica

Comedian Robert Wuhl shares his memories making the Tim Burton 1989 film With Michael Keaton Kim Bassinger and Jack Nicholson. We also discuss his 90's HBO series ARLI$$ and other things

A new conversation with Paul about his days in the 1970s DC Bullpen. Editors artists and fellow writers

Larry Young and John H Price, two of the 3 hosts of the serious star trek youtube show join me to talk about many trek subjects. spoilers

A look at Steve's whole career, Swamp Thing Kubert School, Teaching and his help on a new Horror Anthology

Our weekly review catch up with Nu Trek, plus these other current streamers

Part 2 Of Our New Talk

Pearl, Naomi, Joy Operations DC and More Part 1

From 2021 Great meeting The Boulet Brothers of Dragula and The Creatures Of The Night podcast, who with Steve Orlando are taking over the Halloween Issue Of Heavy Metal Plus Their Dragula tv show moves to Shudder next month, along with their documentary film Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Resurrection debuting on Oct 20th . We talk a lot about their favorite comic book runs too

Mike is editing a new Superhero Anthology and we talk about his work in the Star Trek Universe on TV Comics and Novels, plus we discuss Nu Trek TV shows.

It's The Gorn...really?

It's Star Wars Celebration Weekend, so let's go back to my 2019 chat with THE MAN Billy Dee Williams. We talk about many facets of his career, including his creation of Lando

Space Virus, Pattern Buffers Kahn Vs Una and lots more

From 2018 my interview with Carlin's daughter Kelley. The New HBO documentary series about George is a warts and all look at the groundbreaking comic

Thanks to my pal Warren Drummond I got the chance to talk with Cmd Will Riker himself. We not only do a ton of trek talk we also get into his work directing The Orville, Producing Roswell and much more.

Geoff Johns On Flashpoint Beyond, Stargirl TV, and a glimpse of his creator owned universe

Uhura Sings Sam Kirk is snarky and Spock laughs, but it was still a decent episode.

From 2013 Neal Discusses his solidarity with Gary Friedrich on his Ghost Rider Creation dispute with Marvel, The Pilipino 70s art explosion, motion comics and more

From 2009, my one on the record chat with the Master. George tells us a lot about working with Geoff Johns On Legion Of 3 Worlds and the release of Teen Titans: Games the 1980's original graphic novel project with Marv Wolfman, that remined un-finished for over 25yrs . Thanks for all the great stories and memories George, you won't ever be forgotten.

From Dec 2005, The man who redefined the DCU. The man who smacked the camp out of Batman, and made him the dark knight badass once again. The man who had Superman fight Muhammad Ali...and Supes actualy lost the battle! Legendary artist Neal Adams actually tolerated my silly questions for over 90 minutes, and was ready to give me even more time!!!! Listen , as Neal brings us tales from the early days of Comics Bronze Age. You'll hear about his Green Lantern-Green Arrow run with Denny O'Neil, The Deadman Saga, and many behind the scenes stories of the Dc Offices of the 1960's & 70's. Neal also goes in depth on his scientific theories about an expanding earth, and answers the obvious question, how does an un-accredited science enthusiast pitch his theory, when the conventional science world refuses to listen?

From The Dunn Museum's own description : Bill Sienkiewicz is an Eisner-winning and Emmy nominated artist, best known for revolutionizing the style of comic and graphic novel illustration over the past four decades. Landmark works such as Marvel Comics' Elektra: Assassin and his acclaimed graphic novel Stray Toasters, have earned him an international reputation and cult status across media industries.This exhibition features 50+ framed original works on paper from his comic books, graphic novels and pop culture artwork. Hear first-hand from Bill Sienkiewicz in this exclusive WB interview. 

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Ram talks about his Gotham Nocturne run that's about to begin in Detective plus his upcoming Aquaman Black Label Book

Pornsak talks about his upcoming Shang Chi Jimmy Woo Marvel story and the wrap up to his 30s detective comic from Image

Alex Segura talks about his new murder mystery set in the 1970s comics industry, plus the rebooting of the golden age hero micro face

Ibrahim Mostafa's New SCI-FI Spy Epic Retro-Active New From Humanoids

Reviewing the Rod Serling drama directed by Franklin Schaffner It takes place on the us senate floor. Starring Wendell Corey and Chester Morris

with appearances by michael caine donald trump paul mccartney john lennon robin williams and bruce willis

Iconic Comics creator Ronald Wimberly Talks GratNin

Kev is a comic book artist, the art director of Hulu's Hit Monkey with Jason Sudekis worked on 8 seasons of FX's Archer including the upcoming one, and share his new rock ep Songs from the Giant's Chair

Is Sexuality in Pop Culture is bigger than ever? Jim McBride aka Mr. Skin himself is back to talk about the best nudity in TV and Film for this year's anatomy awards.

Kinescope CBS's Shower Of Stars we look at 2 episodes starring Jack Benny Vivian Vance and William Frawley. This was CBS's first dramatic show broadcast in color

Elsa discusses her time travel romance comic co-plotted with Tom King . The first two issues are up and free at their substack page

Writers Morgan Rosenblum and Johnny Handler discuss their new epic OGN coming in June from Dark Horse

Lost of projects writing and drawing are discussed with Declan

Yes another flashback episode from 2006. John talks with the Man who created Crisis On Infinite Earths  and Nova, brought new life to the undead in Tomb Of Dracula , Devised the revitalizations of Dick Grayson, Wally West, and the other New Teen Titans with George Perez , and made major impacts on so many other Marvel and DC characters.We look back at Marv's time at Warren publishing, when he edited and wrote for Vampirella, Creepy and Erie , Editing Marvel's black and white magazines from Crazy to Deadly Hands Of Kung Fu, his time in the 1970's Marvel bullpen and breathing life back into DC on The New Teen Titans with George Perez. You'll hear Marv's views on publisher-wide event books, "story-decompression" , and his genuine pride in the Teen Titans animated series. Marv also "previews" his 2006 work on The Infinite Crisis Annual, The Teens Titans annual and collaborating with Geoff Johns. Yes a re-run, but a damn fine conversation.

Finally! An easy hang out with Khary. We talk about his new comic with Joanne Starer Sirens Of The City and a whole lot more .

Brad takes a moment from his siging book tour to hang out and talk about his latest novel and comics

The oscar winning film was first this 1959 Playhouse 90 production . Just as powerful, with performances by Claude Rains Melvyn Douglas and Oscar winner Maximilian Schell

We Talk JL #25, Dark Crisis Batman Robin Deathstroke and The Shadow War

Moore discusses his new OGN MK Ultra Sex Drugs and The CIA Vol 1 from Clover Press

One of the earliest successful sitcoms of the live TV era . Starring Wally Cox (Underdog) and Tony Randall (The Odd Couple)

Trekspert Wayne Mousseau joins me to discuss the latest Trek episodes, and the start of Picard season 2

A new hang out with Rich Koz talking Monkees Don Knotts The three Stooges and Sven's METV show

The Hall Of Fame scribe talks about the current Ukrainian fighters and how the Russian Conflict is effecting the sport. We also look at other historic fighters affected by civil wars in their countries, and other international war hero boxers.

The creators behind Wrapped Up are back with a new Wrestling Hero Spy Action OGN from Oni Press out April 20th

Like many stars, Newman cut his acting teeth with TV anthologies at the start of his acting career. we look at 3 live performances , including Bang The Drum Slowly , and episodes of Danger, and Tales From Tomorrow

Gerry Conway returns to talk about his days at DC Comics, from his first works starting in 1969, and his early 70's return that included a lot of work on Superman. Jose Luis Garcia Lopez collaborations, How DC worked in general compared to 70's Marvel, and a lot more.

A WB classic from 2005 Walter Simonson looks back at his classic work. From Thor The Frog and the creation of Beta Ray Bill, to Orion and The New Gods.From his collaborations with Martin Pasko to put the bronze age spin on Dr Fate, to reviving Manhunter with Archie Goowdwin.We talk about the Fantastic Four, his spin on X-Factor co-plotted with his wife Louise , to working on the Marvel Star Wars comic at that awkward time between The Empire Strikes Back, and Return Of The Jedi.Tales of wonder, from a true master.

From 2007 More words and memories with artist Tim Bradstreet, who not only gives us some news about the double sized Punisher #50 issue from Marvel's Max line, featuring interior art by Howard Chaykin...But he also talks up books from the Raw Entertainment Studios like Bad Planet written by Thomas Jane & Steve Niles , Todd Farmer's Alien Pig Farm, future projects like the Bloody Pulp anthology ,and what fans cam expect from the Raw booth at the San Diego Comicon.

From 2006 a chat with artist Tim Bradstreet, who breaks down his style of art, and answers the fans who think light box artists are just "tracers".They also talk about his years of covers for books like The Punisher, Hellblazer and his current work with his Raw Entertainment Partners Steve Niles and Thomas Jane. You'll get the details on Tim's longtime pet project Red Sky Diary, and they preview this month's return of the Sci-Fi story Bad Planet , written by Tom Jane with new interior artist James Daly.

Sal created the Around Comics podcast in 2006, and now made Reel Comics a look at films based on true crimes. We talk about both podcasts and the movie and comics business

Kelly Sue DeConnick and Phil Jimenez are back to talk through more details on the epic Black Label WW book.

From The people behind Heavy Metal Magazine Authors Matt Medney and Morgan Rosenbloom present their new graphic novel about a dying earth the prospects of sending the best of the human race to an alien world, and the people left behind. The book is out now.

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On this edition of the Word Balloon podcast, we present aconversation with artist Kevin O'Neil, to discuss this month'srelease of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Vol III):Century #1 ("1910") drawn by O'Neil and written by Alan Moore.Kevin discusses the background of the story, and his views on past characters likeMister Hyde Mina Murray, the mysterious Orlando, and the Family line of Captain Nemo.His thoughts on the LXG film, and the origins and future plans of his co-creation with Pat Mills, Marshal Law .The interview does cover plot points and setting that have been discussed in other previewarticles and reviews of the book, so beware.Her are some non spoiler quotes from the talk...On the inclusion of Nemo's daughter in the 1910 League."She occupies a great part of the story, and we will follow her in later books."On the process of putting the literary cameos and pop culture easter eggs in a subtle way."We just have to tread a careful line as to how we populate the book..as we proceed with incredible numbers of different characters in street scenesand backgrounds or newspaper headlines ...it's a lot of work, but we realizewe have these Jess Nevins books analyze every single panel and we knowa lot of people who like that it...however if you don't know the references,it won't spoil the enjoyment of the story, it's just another layer offictional stuff going on alongside the main story."

This was a horrible teleplay, but we focus on Yu7l's TV directing career and the Incredible Marsha Hunt who is still with us at 104 !

Another fun Q&A Chat with the Animated Amazon herself

Jason discusses the latest issue of his Super Best Friend series, plus we talk Star Trek The Oscar Nominations and more

Scott and The Deadpool Writing team of Gerry Duggan and Brian Posen are back with THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE WAR ON WEED coming in April from Image

We go behind the scenes of William's Fully Dramatized series. Check out the show at chloebronte.com

From 2005 My First Converstaion with Neal Adams From his Comic Strip beginings drawing Ben Casey and Bat Masterson dailies to his work at DC. Your hear great silver age and bronze age stories.

DC Artist Christian Alamy is here to talk about his latest story in Wonder Woman Black and Gold , and reminice about drawing Lobo Batman Superman Aquaman, and stories about hanging with Alan Moore Archie Goodwin, Chris Cleremont and More

Comedies Religious Drama and Of Course Horror, Karloff could do it all . We explore Karloff performances on Hallmark Hall Of Fan=me, The Elgin Hour and Studio One

The former Founder of Wizard Magazine and Conventions has a new business . Hero Maker is a new comics publisher that wants to be digital first in comics and NFTs. I ask for more details and a layman's clarification on what it all means.

I wish I was replaying this for a happy reason. Stunned by the news we lost Brian last weekend. 2022 has been pretty cruel. Listen to this great conversation with the man who co-created DC Elseworlds. From December of 2018...Brian is here to talk about his Archie 1941 story. It's a poignant realistic look at The Riverdale gang dealing with the uncertain onset of WW2. Written by Augustyn and Mark Waid and drawn by Peter Krause, its a great story. We also discuss the creation Gotham By Gaslight which became the first DC Elseworlds title, featuring a 19th century Batman taking on Jack The Ripper. Brian takes us through the whole creative process including encticing a pre-Hellboy Mike Mignola to the project. Great stories about DC Comics in the late 80s.

Part 2 of last night's live chat with Tom

Here's part 1 of Monday's marathon chat with Tom about his new comic via Substack Everlasting Love co created with Elsa Charretier . Plus Batman Catwoman, John Paul Leon's last comic book work, and his upcoming Batman book with David Marquez Batman Killing Time Part 2 on the way today as well

Dan's New FF event starts this week, plus we discuss his coming Doctor Who Special In April

From 2019 , amidst the current news controversy of a Tennessee School Board banning Maus from it's 8th grade English curriculum, we represent this talk with Art about the culture wars of yesterday, and today

From 2019 J Michael Straczynski discusses his vast career

we look at the early pre-tonight show years of johnny carson,in this us steel hour comedy from 1960

As promised a panel by panel breakdown of this epic WW story with the creators Phil Jimemnez and Kelly Sue DeConnick

More Monkee memories , Working with Comedy Legend Jonathan Winters , comic observations and more.

Flintstones Hip Hop, Monkees Memories SDCC SCTV and More with Cartoonist Animator and TV Comedy Producer Scott Shaw

Coming from IDW, this 4 issue series is written and drawn by the man behind Half Past Danger

One of my marathon conversations with the great Dennis O'Neil from 2018 . An epic discussion with the acclaimed writer of Batman, and so much more. We talk about his early days at Charlton Comics, why did he leave DC for Marvel in the 80s and why did he return to DC in the 90s? We talk about the Knightfall event, the story choices Dc wouldn't allow him to do and a lot more.From his first days at DC, to the Hard Traveling Heroes run of Green Lantern/Green Arrow, and the social justice agenda , The master writer shares many stories from the silver bronze and platinum ages

We discuss the 1958 Playhouse 90 production

Skottie announce the return of I Hate Fairy Land, Talks about his substack stuff, and previews other new series coming up in 2022

From Aftershock, a new Conspiracy Crime Story set in the near future when Media, Gov't and other parts of society collapse. Erica and Van Jensen laid our an interesting scenario

We salute Dwayne Hickman and Max Shulman's ground breaking teenage series

Moonstone Books Presents a new Kolchak Comic Book Anthology. We talk with the editor James Aquilone

There is a new 6 part deep dive podcast series that explores the creation and evolution of The San Diego Comic Con Called "Comic Con Begins" . From it's hotel basement beginnings to today's status as the Ultimate Nerd Culture event that the whole world follows every year. With tons of interviews and archival audio. It's a time travel experience. Podcast creator and comic book writer Mathew Klickstein (You Are Obsolete) and SDCC founding member Roger Freedman discuss the creation of this iconic festival that not even Covid could stop.Later this year Fantagraphics will publish the book version of Comic Con Begins

Richard talks about his latest Aftrershock book FearClub, his days at CNN, , and being a big part of the How To Train Your Dragon Franchise in film, tv and comics

In their latest OGN, 90s brit pop is celebrated by the Bonds and William Potter, writer and former bassist for the 90s brit pop band Cud. It's hilarious.

A great chat with Diane Pershing ( Poison Ivy ) Robert Costanzo (Harvey Bullock) and Loren Lester (Nightwing) about their animation and film careers

Brett Dakin wrote a new book about his Great Uncle Golden Age Publisher Lev Gleason, whose comics career was cut short in the Mid 50s due to the senate hearings on Juvenile Delinquency and comics. We discuss Gleason's career and life and the creation of The Original Daredevil. Read Brett's Book American Dare Devil Comics Communism, and the Battles Of Lev Gleason

This was supposed to be a full WB Live but we had a couple tech problems, so it became this 2 parter. A celebration of Outer Limits Co-Creator Joseph StefanoFirst Dave Rash joins Gabe Hardman Ian Brill and myself to talk about the new book from Gauntlet Pres FROM THE INNER MIND TO…THE OUTER LIMITS SCRIPTS OF JOSEPH STEFANO. . pre-order the book at gauntletpress.comThen Stefano's son Dominic joins us giving his perspective on his father's works from Outer Limits to Hitchcock's Psycho to friendships with Gene Roddenberry and Sally Kellerman

A Hawkgirl Superman Cliffhanger audio play by Maria and George From a 1981 Jim Starlin DC Comics story . Plus how they got their gigs other film and TV projects like Scandal Larry Crowne Father Of The Bride Back To The Future and favorite JL and JLU stories and moments

Devin Talks Batman Nightwing Black Widow and her new stuff, like Volume 1 of Omni from Humanoids and Her new Berger Book Rewild

If anyone started cracking the code of how to adapt to the covid crisis, it was Ed Brubaker and Sean Philips with their OGNs . Here he spoke about Vol 2 of their new character, Ethan Reckless

From 2015. Tony died in March of 2021 Comedy legend Tony Hendra joins us. You might remember Tony best as Ian Spinal Tap's Cricket bat welding manager , but he has a long history of comedy starting as the writing partner of Monty Python member Graham Chapman. Tony spent years working at national Lampoon as an Editor and writer for the magazine. he co-wrote Lemmings Their stage revue featuring Bill Murray John Belushi Chevy Chase and Gilda Radner, long before their Saturday Night Live TV careers. As a performer, Tony wrote produced and acted in many National Lampoon comedy sketches that debuted on the very popular National Lampoon Radio Hour and later on their Lampoon comedy albums beginning with Radio Diner. Tony played John Lennon in this classic bit Magical Misery Tour. Tony is here to promote the first new Lampoon Comedy Album in 35 years ARE THERE ANY TRIGGERS HERE TONIGHT? We talk about his new comedy group The Final Edition , the beginnings of satirical British comedy when Tony was at Cambridge University with The Pythons, Making The Spinal Tap Film, and so much more.

Scott Larson Joins Me To discuss the politics (or lack thereof) in this episode of Discovery

Bronze Age veteran Paul Kupperberg presents this 1988 presentation Julie toured with giving stories about the history of The Man Of Steel, . We also discuss his work on Peacekeeper Vigilante and several new novels and books Paul has written

We continue our conversation

My good buddy and XMen artist Mike Choi is on to talk about new projects for AWA like Moths with J Michael Straczynski , and a whole lot more

It's the end of the year as we know it, and we feel fine

The Horror Anthology started on radio in 1934m and started on tv in 1946

From 2009 Comedian Patton Oswalt stars in theindie film BIG FAN, written and directed by Robert Siegel , the man who wrote the screenplay for last year's indie hit, THE WRESTLER.There's funny stuff in this film , but like THE WRESTLER, BIG FAN is a realistic look at sports. This time the focus is on an obsessive football fan named Paul (Oswalt) , who's loner lifestyle is defined by his voice on the phone fandom persona as a regular caller to sports talk radio, He has an awkward hero worship moment with his favorite player that turns violently ugly, and upsets his cocoon like world. Oswalt discuss the film's character and the obvious similarities of this sort of fan worship compared to pop culture fans. We also talk about his one shot Firefly story for Dark Horse Comics, and the release of his Stand Up DVD MY WEAKNESS IS STRONG.