Word Balloon Comics Podcast

Warrning ther is some rough langues in this part as Rob and I vent about how the current us tarriffs are messing with buying acion figures (made in china)we also compare the young current nerd audience to rob and I as middle aged nerds, and how some of today's audience wants to see their identies of gender and sexuality in today's stories.he and i feel that when sci-fi deals with humans intermingling with different aliens and non humanoid lifeforms, will pronouns still be an issue here on earth, hundreds of years from now?we hope not. consider inter species relationships as portrayed in things like start trek, like the trill and spock's parentsBut we're also talking about fun things too like insider Trek and TNG stoires, Rob and Max Collins excellent detective audio drama True Noir starring Michael Rosenbaum

Talking DC books with Jeff Plus the latest Black Hammer mini from Dark Horse Minor Arcana From Boom! smd an upcoming memoir of essays and art from Jeff's career

Jeremy Haun talks about his new comic company Ignition Press and their first book, Murder Podcast. The Zero issue is in the midst of a kickstarter campaaign

Rob has adapted Max Allen Collin's epic Chicago1930s Detective story about the asassination of Mayor Anton Cermack. We talk about the production of this incredible audio drama and the amazing Hollywood Cast, including Maichael Rosenbaum (Smallville) Anthony LaPaglia and Katie Sackoff (Battlestar Galactica) You can buy True Noir at TrueNoir.Co (not com )

The father of comic book parallel universes and super team crossovers, was Gardner Fox . Jennifer wrote a comprhemsicve biography of the accomplished writer

KS's new comic series FML from Dark Horse is a very personal family medittation, and because she's a good friendf we talk about her kids and her own experience informing these characters

Mark Talks the JLU/Worlds Finest event, Batman and Robin Year One, Action Comics/Superboy, and many questions from, the word balloon audiencer

Flashback to 2011, and my talk with Steve the original Master Chief

The filmmaker discusses his new documentary style movie that depicts what might happen if a man with superpowers would appear in the real world and all the social and political fall out that might happen.Watch the trailer and the film is avaailable to rent or buy at Amazon Prime, Apple, and YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsdO16A70Us

I interviewed the Iconic METV horrror host live on stage at Chicago's C2E2 con

Plus the Pop Kill series now from Mad Cave, Gunslinger Spawn From Image, an upcoming Elvira Harley Quinn Team up in July and past Marvel and DC stories Like Jonah Hex and Claws

Taki has written a njew series called Alienated that is coming out through Comixology. We also talk about cureent TV stories and the making of Powers TV show and more .Bendis joins the talk to promote some upcoming podcast appearances, and talk about the things he likes about Taki's book.

Don discusses the return of Megaton Man, his work on DC's Wasteland dealings with Marvel and more

Chicago Memories from Mike, Plus Wasteland and Other DC books and a preview of Mike's plans for this weekend's Ithacon

Plus writing Batman and Human Target stories

In part 2 of this chat we get a little heavy. Today marks the 1 year anniversary of Ed Piskor's death. We Have thoughts on his sad choice to end his life and the part social nedia played into ut.We also discuss the snow white controersies both Rachel Zigler's comments Disney story re-write choices and again the social media response Then things get lighter again...The Light stuff starts at 29:00 We discuss their podcast Vito X Dino

Dino and Vito are hear to talk about Ithacon, their new books and Vito's various DC stories . This is the light part of the talk. Part 2 gets Heavy

The Conversation about TV and Film Continues...

It's a BS Hang out with Mitch Talking Trek New TV and Movie talk

From 2020. We start with the birth of Cable, and go from there .Stories about making the first Thor movie, when they both got Asgard cameos from director Kenneth Branaugh Don't forget, the Simonsons are at Ithacon, this weekend at Ithaca College April 5th and 6th.

From 2020, a lengthy 2 part chat with the kegends

From 20 13 Brian Michael Bendis and Tom Brevort preview the 10 part Marvel event that came out years before the movie

Erica is killing it with her stories about Elektra (DD) and X-23 (Wolverine)

Denis Kitchen is the subject of an upcoming documentary. The longtime cartoonist and publisher of  Kitchen Sink Press tells stories about Harvey Kurtzman, Will Eisner and other legendsd he worked with, plus the founding of the comic book legal defense fund.

Star Trek veteran Andrew Robinson talks about his signature role on ST Deep Space Nine as everyone's favorite Cardassian Tailor Spy Garak. We also discuss his work on films like Dirty Harry, Charlie Varrick and playing Liberace

In the light of the latest Daredevil Born Again Episode, here From 2012 A marvel Press roundtable with  Steve Wacker Mark Waid and Greg Rucka discussing a Daredevil Spider-Man Punisherr crossover with their thoughts on the characters. It was Waid's first time writing Frank Castle. Interesting insights on the characters and the ways the writers aproach them

From 2013 Andy wrote this fantastic history of the studio that gave us He-Man, Star Trek The Archies and many more saturday morning staples

Bryan Hitch gives us a deep dive in the events of the DC Black Label Book Superman The Last Days Of Lex Luthor pt 2  SPOILERS

Bryan Hitch talks about Ghost Machine, his new publishing effort with Geoff Johns and their book, Redcoat. Simon Pure is an imortal from the revolutionary war that discovers a conspiracy involving the founding fathers. Some of them also appear to be immortal. We also talk about Bryan's art process, work of Venom, Ultimate Invasion and many past DC books.

From 2007, 9 weeks after the death of Cap, Ed talks about the creative and media fall out of the incident, and Civil War storylines. Plus X-Men, Dardevil Criminal and the start of Ed's run on Iron Fist.

From Z2 comics, Ryan and Chris Farely's brother, comedian Kevin Farley have made this personal look at the life and comedy of the SNL legend.

Former Simpsons showrunner Mike Reiss walks about his comedy career. We talk about failed films, Writing For The Tonight Show for Johnny Carson and Garry Shandling The National and Harvcard Lampoons, Co-creating The Critic which starred Jon Lovitz, and he hosts the podcasat series What Am I Doing Here, with Mike Reiss.

Her's me guesting on "Creator in Conversation". The podcast where Eoin MacCauley dives deep into the world of comic book creation with some of the industry's leading experts.Look for new eps of Creator every Tuesday whereever you find podcasts

Melissa Menta,of the You Don't Know Peanuts podcast and Senior VP of Global Brand and Communications for Peanuts Worldwide, joins us to talk about what's happening with Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang. This year is the 75th anniversary of the Peanuts strip, and they aren't slowing down.

We talk about the lesser known Hackman films and TV performances, the oscars and the James Bond Amazon take over

Ed and I talk about the upcom,ing Ithacon next month, and preview the articles in Retro Fan Magazine

Phillip Talks Batman and Robin Marvel's WW2 story Hellhunters, and Hulk/.

Talking The upcoming adventures of superman: The House of El and Hulk

Lanzing and Kelly Talk Thunderbolts, NYX , Luke Cage, Star Trek and More

Devin Talks Batman Nightwing Black Widow The Titans and More

The father of John Carter Tarzan Carson Of Venus and many more heroes. ERB was a pioneer in creator ownership of his heroes, and made a masswive media bliyz in film radio and comics.

Kevin has a new graphic novel kickstarter campaign Host Mortem, a comedy time traveling noir that calls back his days hosting the game show |where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego ?We have to share stories about Kevin writing for Robot Chicken and MAD for cartoon network and Adult Swim, plus hi various comic book stories of Batman Spidre-Man and more. 

we spoil and review the new movie and discuss the 50th anniversary of saturday night live

Alex iswriting The Question at DC, and starting a new Star Wars run at Marvel. Plus a Green Hornet Miss Fury Crossover for Dynamite, and his Dick Tracy Run at Mad Cave

When it comes to animation voice actors, Rob is among the elites. Great stories about working with June Foray Mel Blanc and others

More comics podcasts tv and movie talk.

Plus, Superman memories,  the MTV Spider-Man cartoon, Brian's thoughts on the Diamond situation and more

First from 2014 a c2e2 talk with Jimmky and Amanda about their run on Harley Quinn, and a little jonah Hex stuff tooThen a 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 Anime Comic Girls Wonder Woman.

I had fun with Blaine and Jon, Guesting On The Babylon 5 30 Years Later podcastcheck out their series, here

From 2017 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins us to talk about his new graphic novel from Titan Mycroft Holmes and The Apocalypse Handbook. He's a longtime Sherlock Holmes fan and we talk about his take on the elder Holmes backstory, something Arthur Conan Doyle barely hinted at in few of Sherlock's adventures. Kareem has created an exciting steampunk backdrop and envisions the young Mycroft as a dashing hero rubbing shoulders with many famous people of the 19th century. This is a great read for Holmes and steampunk fans. We also go full blast into Kareem's life long love of comcs from buying them at his local candy store as a child, to his adult appreciation of the books today. You'll hear about encounters with comic book luminaries, adventures at san diego comic cons, and much more.

Michael has a new kickstarter for his book about Steve Holland. Steve was the physical model for Doc Savage when batman books started using James Bama to paint new cover in 1964, and Steve's real features continue to be the signaturer look for Doc 50 years later. Steve also starred in the 1954 Flash Gordon TV series. The book is a great tributekl to a forgotten Nerd Culture hero .Michael also talks about working with Howard Chaykin and Denys Cowan. Then we talk about his work with Music Icon Quincy Jones for his Qwest Record Label in the 90s including working with legends like Ray Charles.Also, stories about Michael's work on special features and documentaries for films like Creed Black Adam and Black Panether . He gives very candid thoughts on these films and stars like The Rock, Michael B Joedan and Chadwick Boseman.

I was not a fan od dthe new Michelle Yeoh Trek movie. My Trek watch co-hosts liked it. Let the debate begin.

From 2010 Today Allan Heinberg is back to talk about avengrs the childrens crusade. The 9 part bi-monthly series begins this week, and re-unites the young avengers creative team of Heinberg and artist Jim Cheung.  The story is a self contained event the crosses the Avengers and -X-men worlds, as Young Avenger Wiccan searches for the women he believes is his mother , Wanda the Scarlet Witch . The longtime Avenger’s mind seemed to shatter as she killed Avenger teamates and Mutants in the mid 2000 events Avengers Disassembled and House Of M .Allan talks about writing a story that will stand the test of time, while  trying not to conflict with the current monthto month continuity.We also discuss his 4 years of work on the popular tv series Grey’s Anatomy comming to a close and the similarities and differences of the TV writers room, compared to the Marvel creative summits .

From 2007- Writer Allan Heinberg wraps up his long awaited 5 part Wonder Woman arc from DC comics, and discusses the story and delays with host John Siuntres.We also discuss the upcoming Marvel Young Avengers mini series featuring Allan & Jim Cheung's team now in the hands of other creators.Plus we look at Allan's television work, currently as a co-executive producer of Grey's Anatomy. The Emmy winning ABC series returns for it's 4th season this week.

During the Pandemic, I arranged this fantatsic Conversation between Mark Waid and Tom Brevoort to discuss the Marvel Age Lots of untold stories in this dialogue

More DC stories insight and persective from Dan

Dan is writing the team up of Flash Gordon The Phantom Mandrake and Lothar, known as The Defenders Of The Earth for mad cave studios. We also talk about Dan's tears in tv cartoons and soap operas, plus many DC stories. of All Star Superman and 52

we continue this edition of  word balloon international with Eoin MacCauley hosting his new podcast Creator In Conversation. The podcast where we dive deep into the world of comic book creation with some of the industry's leading experts.We're joined by Gary Moloney, a writer and editor known for his work with Limit Break Comics and translating Flash Gordon comic strips into Irish.This episode was recorded back in August 2024 as part of Dublin Comic Con before a live audience

It's 2 part word balloon international with Eoin MacCauley hosting his new podcast Creator In ConversatipnWelcome to "Creator in Conversation," the podcast where we dive deep into the world of comic book creation with some of the industry's leading experts.This first episode was recorded back in August 2024 as part of Dublin Comic Con before a live audience.Segment 1You'll hear from Ruairí Coleman, a rising artist at Marvel Comics currently working on Captain Marvel; Ellie Wright, a professional colourist with extensive experience at Archie Comics and other major publishers; Colm Griffin, a versatile comic book and animation professional recently involved with Power Rangers; and Danny Earls, an emerging artist working on the Hulk series for Marvel.Segment 2We close out this first episode with Paul Bolger, a writer with an intriguing project inspired by a local legend in Waterford The Children of L.I.R.. Paul is accompanied by Author and Publisher Robert Curley.

Continuing the talk with Keith about new story and Novel projects.

Keith has written many Star Trek novels comics and short stories. we discuss the new Scetion 31 movie and debate the merits of the new Star Trek Shows

Oren Phillips was kind to invite me on the Bandits show. Really great chat as I share my comic collectong and podcasting origin story. check out their youtube page of interviews https://www.youtube.com/@DollarBinBandits

Discussing Venom Carnage and more

From 2007 Dave goes an overview of his career at DC and Marvel

From 2020 So glad to welcome back John Romita talking about his approach to art and all the great collaborations he's had at DC and Marvel

Challengers Comics Co-owner Patrick Brower discusses the new status quo for comic shop owners in the aftermath of Diamond Distributors Bankruptcy.

What would you do when you discover your dead father amassed a 350,000 collection of comic books , including a 7.0 rated Superman #1 from 1939?

From 2018 My chat with Mr Williams we talk Star Wars, Schlitz Malt Liquor  and so man other great films from his career.

Great behind the scenes insight into The 2003 BGS reboot, with Edward James Olmos (Adama) Ece Producer Mark Verheiden, and actor Aaron Douglas, (The Chief)

Kyle is here to update us on the present and future of Radiant Black and the rest of the Masssive Universe books.

It's DC's 90th anniversary this month with the Jan 1935 debut of New Fun Comics. Major Malcom Wheeler Nicho;son created the first stories, and his granddaughter Nicky Wheeler Nicholson gives us the story of DC's beginings

From June 2020, Joe Talked about the creation of Marvel Knights, and various moments of his Marvel EIC years.

20 years ago, I had my first conversation with the legendaru artist. DC in the 70s, Superman Vs Ali, Batman Deadman and so much more

Artist Reilly Brown (Deadpool Cable) Talks about his new kids superheo Thunder Guardian cocreated with his son, and how local comic shops should cater to the Capt Underpants Dogman Cat Kid reading audience.

Dan has a new book covering his 40 plus years of reporting on The Chyicago Bears called I Bear Witness. It gives us a chance to alk about our mutual years covering the team for WSCR, the score and tell asp glories and current frustrations with the team.

Best of 2024 Los of Trek talk plus Buffy Beauty and The Beast and Brooklyn Bridge

Best of 2024 pt 2

Best Of 2024 My first conversation with the great artist

Best of 2024

Best Of 2024 Matt Fraction talks about co-creating the Godzilla Monarch TV series for Apple TV

John Swinimer had me on his show, to talk about comics and the Canadian gusts I've had on Word Balloon this year.

Best Of 2024. Glenn recounts tales of marvel as an Editoron the epic Superman vs The Hulk Crossover and writing Hulk and Silver Surfer stories.

The guys are all here, plus Mitch and Wayne from Trek Watch to talk TV Films and the stars we lost in 2024

Best of 2024 Star Trek DS9's  Major Kira , Nana Visitor Joins me for an in depth chat about her amazing career. From Broadway, To Star Trek, and Beyond.

(Best Of 2024) Fantagraphics has begun to release 2 types of Hardcover collections of Marvel's years as Atlas Comics from the 1950s . Comics historian Dr Michael Vassallo joins us to talk about The First Volume featuring the art of Joe Maneely, one of the essential artists working for Martin Goodman and Stan Lee. .In this pre Marvel superhero era, Maneely co created characters like The Black Knight Jimmy Woo and The Claw. He also did a daily newspaper comic strip with Stan , many westerns and Korean War stories.

James Bond isn't a hero says an Amazon executive to Barbara Broccoli of Eon Productions. Emporor Giorgio IS says Alex Kurtzman at Paramount . Outgoing SONY CEO said Madame Web is a good movie, killed by critics,Larry Young John Price and I discuss these issues and more

From 2013  John DiMaggio (Bender) joins us to talk about his career as one of the top voice over actors in the business. From his work on Futurama, Batman Brave And The Bold, Adventure Time and his excellent documentary I KNOW THAT VOICE.

Sgt Kabuki , The Toxic Avenger. Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Films are known around the world. Author Mathew Klickstein has assembled an international collection of Kaufman interviews that cement his place in Cinema History

More comics Tv and Film recommendations from all of us to all of you

Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming are back for a fun free for all talk about comics film and TV

Burt wrote this biography of Shemp Howard which also dispells a lot of incorrect information about the careers of the three stooges.

The Superman trailer isa out and we\re all talking about it. I think James Gunn is 3 for 3 in his work o The Suicide Sqyad, Peacemaker and the current creature commandos. How does this early trail for Superman compare?

We wrap up our chat. Rob's audio crime series true noir is available at itunes and audible for purchase

Rob has produced a new Audio Drama adapting Max Allan Collins detective Nathan Heller, played by Micharl Rosenbaum )Smallville) . It also stars amny great hollywood actors, including Anthony Lapaglia as Al Capone and Jeffrey Combs (star Trek) as 1930's Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak.

As the dust clears from Covid and the 2023 media strike, where is sex in this current moment with TV and film ? Mr Skin and I talk about it.

Tv and Film Producer Mark A Altman is releasing his 1982 film,

Tom and Jamal talk about their fantastic comedy series, The Wrong Earth from Ahoy.

Jeff has writtenj another fun Santa Clause action crossover with the Justice League and The whole DCU

The men behind Curse Words and  8 billion genies are back with a new fantasy comedy, Lucky Devils. Plus we ta;lk about Charles's Marvel and Star Wars Books

The men behind Hulu's MODOK and Dark Horse Comics Minor Threats have curated a new collection of Marvel's 10 greatest stories from the 60s thru the 2010s . This deluxe hardcover from The Folio Society has stories from The Death Of Johnny Storm The debut of The Runaways, Pivotal X-moments and more.

Shelly has a new kickstarter for her 3rd volume reflecting on her editorial career and tips on making comics. She Mike and Steve share Vertigo stories from their careers.

The new Black Canary Series Best Of The Best is underway, and Tom has the details/

We catch up with a new edition of The King's Speech. In wonder Woman, Diana is dealing with the death of Steve Trevor, while we continue to learn the life story Of her daughter Trinity.We also preview the next issue WW16,  featuring Detective Chimp getting into Trevor's murder investigation.

In Part 2 Skottie reflects on the Oz Graphic novels after completing his 6 year run. We also talk about Rocket Racoon and other books

2 parts of Skottie Young discussing the Wicked/Oz Nerdompart 1 is a phone interview from 2009 at the start of Skotiie's6 year run drawing Oz Graphic Novels at Marvel.

Eric talks about his Graphic novel adaptations of the Oz Books, and His Trojan War Epic series Age of Bronze.There's a lot Oz talk beyond the books aand comics going into the movies, and the whole Oz fandomfacts vs fiction.

From 2022

Character Actor Robert Costanzo Talks Live action Animation and Game work since the 1970s. With Actorslike John Travolta Billy Crystal, Mark Harmon, plus his run in Batman the animated series.

Casey promises an all star line up of Wolverine Cable and Deadpool facing the rest of the Marvel universe

Crystal Skillman and Fred Van Lente have a new kickstarter for their comic Eat Fightes a coedy about competitive eaters in the future.Fred also has a new 3 round trivia contest for us.

from 2020. A great chat about Film and Comics Noir with The guys

Joe's writing the new Shadow Cabinet for Milestone continuing the current Dakota saga

Way before The Shang Chi Film, I had this great talk with the signature artist Paul Gulacy. We also talked Batman and James Bond

we discuss venom, deadpool wolverine, a slew of upcoming holiday movies and tv shows like superman and lois

Karl Share stories of Marvel and DC and talks about his new Kickstarter campaign with his thief turned reluctant hero Impossible Jones with art from David Hahn

A moment in time. 11 years ago, when Rags was wrapping up his new 52 run which rebooted Superman with Garnt Morrison.

No me on this one besides the intro. I put Gerry Conway and Bendis together for this online comic con in 2020. Some sunshine at the height of covid. They shared DC and Marvel Observations

Elliot has a new book about Lex Luthor called Lexcorp. It's follow up to the novels Last Son Of Krypton and Miracle Monday

Emma Rios Of Pretty Deadly, is back with a new Image Graphic Novel. A Watercolored spectacle that is both epic and a quiet character meditation.

Finally I found a creator to talks Joker Folle A Deux with ma. Dean has a mew kickstarter for a fun  crime comic Chest Face. We also talk about other comics tv and movies.

TMNT Co Creator Kevin Eastman shares his process and career highlights in this lecture at Tasq Art Academy In Dublin.

Denys has a kickstarter for a book about his career. From his early days a student, to Continuity Studio work with Dick Giordana and Neal Adams, To Adventures at DC, Marvel, and the creation of Milestone. he also tells us about new comic book plans for 2025

Gabe Hardman and I are joined by Stefano's son Dominic about the writer's work in tv and film

A 2022 coversation with the great Rich Koz

More great examples of classic audio horro you can find online Steve is also a great comic book writer who made stories Like Uncle Sam and Marvels with Alex Ross

Matt and Kelly's 4 volume Dracula story is doing a kickstarter for vol 2 Dracula The Brides, and Vol 1 is now available from Dark Horse.

A preview of the World Series with David and Laura Marra Of The Chicago White Sox and Allison Baker of Monkeybrain Comics

In 1874 Fireside books put out Origins Of Marvel Comics, edited by Stan Lee. Ryall has republished the seminal collection with new essays and tons of backmatter

The Satarist is back with a new kickstarter collection

A Spoiler Free Review of the new film

dicussing geezer, a great  comic book story about an early 90s british band trying to make it in the rock business

Michael Kingston of Headlocked comics dicusses his linking of the wrestling world's real stories into comics.

Dave Gibbons discussesd his autobiography and career

Plus animation stories about Lego films and Justice League Action.

Editor/Writer Glenn Greeberg was there for the Boom and Bust years of 90s Marvel.

Celebrating Batman Day. Reposting my 2019 interview with the actor who talks about Batman 89 and his tv show Arli$$ as well as other films and tv shows

The San Diego Comic Con Panel announcing the Documentary featuring the filmmakers, mMark Waid and The Benson Sisters Jullie and Shawna

Jim's new Dracula book from Image is spectacular

Mark talks about the new arcs for Magic Order and Jupiter's Legacy, as well as other Millarworld books, and the prospects of returning to DC or Marvel with new stories.

A true story of Journalisim and Espionage from the 1930s with echoes of the current Russia Ukraine conflict. Andrea's new graphic novel fro Oni Press is a riveting account of a Welsh Journalist who uncovered the abuses of the Stalin regime attacking Ukraine.

Gabriel Hardman and I sit down with Action star Alexander Nevsky and actor Director Joe Cornet to talk aaaabout their new western Two From Rio Bravo streaming exclusively now for free on XUMO

Jim Zub has started an epic run on Conan for Titan Comics. Fans are loving it.

The House Of Ideas id a play written by Mark Pracht, currently running in Chicago at The City Lit Theater until October 6th.

strap in for Art's detailed take on the acolyte

Sal, of the comic pop youtube show is writing the back up feature to Declan Shalvey's Terminator run at Dynamite

A group discussion with  DS9 cast members Nana Visitor (Kira) Anfrew Robinson (Garak) and Armin Shimmerman (Quark)

With David Mack Ralph Macchio Mark Waid Aaron Kuder CB Cebulski Charles Soule...and a surprise guest.

Scott Snyder Jason Aaron and Phillip Kennedy Johnson discuss their DC Plans for the fall

Featuring Ethan Pech ( Spock ) and Celia Rose Gooding (Uhura)

Producer Tom Negovan discusses his restoration of the infamous 1980 film, starring Malcom McDowell Pand ter O'Toole and Helen Mirren. We also talk about comic artists Dave McKean and Bill Siencewicz's involvement in the project, plus Tom's forays as a comic book publisher through his company Century Guild

Armin tells us about his career in star trek writing novels, and acting

From the Justice League Cartoon: Wonder Woman (Susan Eisenberg) and Superman  (George Newburn) act out the scenes from the Kingdom Come Graphiv novel,. Narrated by the Author Mark Waid.

Updates about his After Relm Kickstarter, the UFO book Blue Book, The Sci-Fi Adventure Galaxy Of Madness , and his new Dark Horse Series William Of Newbury

On this Big Bout Podcast replay I present my convorsation with Hollywood and Sport Legend Budd Schulberg . Budd was of the Mad Men Age of magazines film and early tv . Had shared 80  years of memories. We discuss films like The Harder They Fall with Humphrey Bogart and A Face In The Crowd fighters like Jack Dempsey (who became a close friend) Max Baer and more .

Season 2 of Star Trek Prodigy premires July 1 on Netflix. Enjoy this conversation with the Bensons who wrote on season 1.

a repost of my talk with ed brubaker who is the story editor of the new amazon show starting in auguust. ed assemnled the writers of this new series

Commedian and Voice actor Phil talks about his career

Klieman's documentary is an excellent history of queer comics

A replay of my 2018 interview with JMS about his book Becomming Superman. Many B5, DC Marvel and Other TV writing stories like the twilight zone and The Real Ghostbusters

My first ever chat with Jon pre-saged the current fake news era with his 2007 image series the nightly news

a look back at the 2010-2011 Marvel event fear itself

Jordan's new book from Mad Cave Mug Shots is great

From 2009 my first ever chat With Editor Brevoort about the status of the Marvel universe, 15 years ago.

Celebrating their book The Art Of Jock, Editor Will Dennis and Jopck discuss their many colaborations.

Andy is writing the DC Elseworlds comeback series Gotham By Gaslight The Kryptonian Age . We also talk about his 2000AD work, Vertigo's The Losers, Marvel's Daredevil Thunderbolts and so much more

Dave discusses his new BOOM! book with Tony Fleecs , hid Godzilla work for IDW and more

Kelly breaks down the DNA of writing team books like Birds of Prey A-Force and how she creates gthe character team dynamics. We also talk about her  eisner nominations this year, her substack experiences, and more

A new chat with the Eisner nominated witer. Deep thoughts on many characters

we had a memorial day bbq and ended up roasting each other

Priest was nominated for an Eisner for last year's epic Sci-Fi Superman story . The Man Of Steel seems to have only been gone for moments when in fact he's flung to the other side of the galaxy for a ten year odyssey. The experience has left Superman detateched and alienated from Lois.

a review of the lake como art festival in italy, and a terrificon preview

Larry Young had me on as his guest on his youtube show dork court, and we had this trek talk.

My first ever chat with  time eisner nominee Kelly Thompson from 2020.

This was my first ever long conversation with Liam Sharp who just snagged his first Eisner nomination this year. In this 2020 chat we talk about his great run on GL with writer Grant Morrison

This weekend some past conversations with this Year's Eisner Nominated friends. Here's my first on Air Chat With Tom Taylor rom 2013 about the angry JLA book Injustice and Tom's great undersea family adventure creation, The Deep (Netflix)

Reviews Of Star Trek Discovery 5.7, Dr Who Space Babies and The Devils Chord, and The wrap up to X-Men 97;s First Season.Also we discuss a comic book debate introduced by a millennial: Is John Byrne Overrated ?

The revival of the Joe franchise started in 2001 with Josh Blaylock's Devils Due Comics. This is his story

Greg revisits Planet Hulk and World War Hulk. Plus we cover his Darth Vader run, and a new BOOM! creator owned series.

You may now Todd as Captain Shaw fro Star Trek Picard season 3 or his work on the 12 Monkeys tv series. But you'll see in this master class for Tallaght Academy of Sequential Art in Dublin , covering his approach to story and writing for film, games and comics. This portion of the masterclass was recorded to share with online audiences covering an overview of Todd's career and break into industry. To follow more about Todd's upcoming projects please visit: www.progcorefantasy.com with a Kickstarter Campaign launching in late May.

In his 33 years in the biz, Asst Editor writer Adam Philips has worked at Marvel DC Dynaamite and other outlets. He shares memories of enounters with Steve Ditko , Jenette Kahn, Paul Levits, John Romita Sr and Will Eisner.

Azz talks about his new DSTLRY book With Eduardo Risso

It;'s a Scene Missing Word Balloon where Gabriel Hardman and Ian Brill join me to talk about probably Peckinpah's worst film All about The CB radio craze Convoy,. Then we talk about the short lived TV Series Sam created in 1960. The Westerner with Brian Keith.

More DC and Marvel memories from The Master

Batman Green Lantern Green Arrow and more observations from The Master

Bryant and Artist  Don Cardenas continue their series via kickstarter. Think Buffy meets Spinal Tap.

A Live Q&A recorded Saturday at C2E2. Svengoolie is celebrating 45 years of playing everyone's favorite TV Horror Movie Host.

Sanford has a new Dr Doom One Shot coming out may 1th co-written with jonathan hickman

Scott has a new book out about his fabulous career. We talk undergroubd comics his animation work on thee flintstone, and with sctv alums John Candy Martin Short and Joe Flaherty

Cully's seen hsi work adapted into films 3 times. First with the RED films starring Bruce Willis and Blue Beetle last summer. We talk about those experiences

Mike is back to talk about his new card game, and it's an excuse to get into more Star Trek . Mike has written many Trek Novels, Comics abd ab episode of ST Voyager

Hitdh discusses his new book with Geoff Johns and revidits many of his classic books. we also get an update on the dc black label book. the last days of lex luthor

From Last Month's Dublin Comic Con, Word Balloon's Irish correspondent Eoin McCauley interviews 4 creators of comics games and television...Rapha Lobosco, the current artist on Dynamite's James Bond Comic with Garth Ennis.Pádraig Murphy, a producer from Cubicle 7 games, discussing his work with Warhammer., including Henry Cavill coming in to work on the Warhammer franchiseJohn O'Brien, who has been a producer on the world building team at Larian Studios for the last 3 years working on Baldur's Gate 3, recently voted Game of the Year.Jay Cosgrave the owner, founder, and head instructor of Victorious Stage Combat. Ireland’s leading and only full time stage combat School. Jay has worked as a Stunt Performer and actor on Vikings, Vikings: Valhalla, Kin, Penny Dreadful, and much more. He joins the DCC panel room to discuss his upcoming sci-fi project 'Nevermore'.

Along with republishing Roy's audio claim to Wolverine's co creation , here's a rebuttal from Writer Editor Publisher Mark Waid.

Eden is a new sci-fi epic drawn by Marc, written by Christopher Sebela for Humanoids

Note : Part 2 starts with a lengthy discussion about the life career and death of Ed Piskor. If that subject offends you, fast forward to 42:05 for more genal comics talk.We also get into Rob's plans with Comic Writer  and Novelist Max Allan Collins to adpat Max's Mathan Hller books into audio dramas starring Todd Stashwick (12 Monkets Star Trek Picard Season 3)

A boxing discussion with my friends from Ringside Seat. Cat Johnson has uncovered some not too pleasent stories about the 1930s heavyweight champion Max Baer. We also preview The upcoming Fury Vs Usyk Heavyweight Unification fight

From 2014, ny first chat with  the late Ed Piskor who sadly ended his life Monday.Cancel Culture is a dangerous weapon

The new controversey about the decision Marvel/Disney has made to credit Roy Thomas in the creationm of Wolverine is addresed in an editorial by me, and represting a 2018 talk I had with Roy and Dr Susana Flores about the psychology of Wolverine. I have great respect for Len Wein and Roy Thomas...but this is a complicated issue.

Racheal and Paul have created a whodunit involving the world of Kaiju Monsters

Canadian Comedy Legend Rick Green (The Frantics, The Red Green Show) discusses his 90's Sci Fi Comic Book Interview show Prisoners Of Gravity.

We run down the oscar braodcast and winners, Yoko recalls a 1989 conversation with Mel Blanc on the radio Franco has a new Card Playing game and universe he's created and a story about a Bat...

Dean talks about his latest chapter of his personal super hero saga, The Red Hook. The kickstarter campaing is live now

Co Creator Of Monarch Legacy Of Monsters Matt Fraction is back to wrap up our discussion of Season 1, with the hopes of another season after this month's release of Godzilla X Kong. We had another 2 part chat about the show  in it's early episodes https://www.spreaker.com/episode/monarch-and-godzilla-talk-with-matt-fraction-part-1--57786216https://www.spreaker.com/episode/monarch-and-godzilla-talk-with-matt-fraction-part-2--57798152

Bob edited The Art Of Ramona Fradon From Dynamite in 2013. We discuss Fradon's body of work from creating Metamorpho, being the signature Aquaman artist, and doing the Brenda Starr comic strip for many years . A great discussion.

From 2008 Gail breaks down her ideas for this team of Villians Thats tarted in the Infinite Crisis Event, abd followed in their owb series. Thoughts Catman Scandal Savage, Deadshot and many more

Terry talks about his creator owned series with Matt Fraction Adventureman, and his new Art Book with his inking paartner and wife, TheArt Of Rachel And Terry Dodson

My Former Radio and TV partner Mike North Joins me to chat about Our Favorite subject, old movies

Ed Catto Interviews Don about his work on Black Panther and his creator owned titles from the 80s , like Detectives INC with Marshall Rogers and Sable with Paul Gulacy

On this leap yerar day, we celebrate Superman, because in the 70s ans 80s DC recognized Feb 29th as The Man Of Steel's official birthday.This Elliot S ! Maggin chat tals about his novels Miracle Monday and Last Son Of Krypton which are essential; reads for Superman fans and available to buy at his website and Amazon.Maggin also goes into details on writing for Superman editor Julie Schwartz and longtime Superman Artist Curt Swan.

That time I got to intertview the Man of a 1000 voices. True Story

Larry Young of the Serious Star Trek Podcast joins me tyo list some of favorite Trek Comics Novels films and episodes.

Howard has finally finished his epic tale that began in 1987 Time2 started in the pages of American Flagg, Had 2 subsequent graphic novels and then we all waited many years for the story's finish. We discusss the new Omnibus, take viewer questions and talk about a lot of Howards favorite pop culture things.

Oni Press and Brian Volk Weiss have rebooted some favorite 80s and 90s animated properties into a cohesive sci-fi universe of comics cartoons and action figures. They include the return of Roboforce and Bikers From Mars.

From Boom Studios PETS IN SPACE. 3 service animals have to save their astronaut masters in an Alien abduction story.

Reporter and Podcaster George Ofman talks about our days working at The Score In chicago and colleting great personal stories in his new book Tell Me A Story I've Never Heard , now available at Amazon

Blue Beetle 7 is a great tribute to the lae Keith Giffen. In general Josh has been expanding the blue beetle history present and future.

In 1980 Warner Bros released a teen film sex comedy that wasn't very sexy or funny. It had many elements of good comedy with actors and writers. Even Robert Downy Sr was the dirtector. What could go wrong? Plenty. Harry has great stories. about Downey Jr hanging out on the set, Ralph Machio, Barbara Bach, (Ringo's future wife) and more.

Time for another comics history lessson. Christopher Irving is back to discuss the original golden age Blue Beetle and his notorious original publisher Victor Fox.

Paul wrote a new collection of onterviews with comic creators. Support his kickstarter campaign for the book. For details visit his website PaulKupperberg.net

Comics Anime and Scotch Drinking are discussed

Predictions for 2024. and other stuff

Fantagraphics has begun to release 2 types of Hardcover collections of Marvel's years as Atlas Comics from the 1950s . Comics historian Dr Michael Vassallo joins us to talk about The First Volume featuring the art of Joe Maneely, one of the essential artists working for Martin Goodman and Stan Lee. .In this pre Marvel superhero era, Maneely co created characters like The Black Knight Jimmy Woo and The Claw. He also did a daily newspaper comic strip with Stan , many westerns and Korean War stories.

A fixture in Chicago Sports Radio and my friend for many years, Dan I I discuss our glory days at WSCR Chicago's first full time sports radio station. Beyond our good time talk, we lament the fact that local big city radio has lost it's impact, just like TV has.

Keth is wrapping up his series from Neww Pain Comics, Daybreak check out the kickstarter campaign herehttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/newpain/daybreak-1-4

Celebrating his Birthday with a repeat of this 2020 chat aabout his career.

Tim is killing it on his Golden Age Green Lantern story. Issue 4 drops today, and we finally get more details on The Red Lantern. Don't miss this preview, and recap of Alan's early encounter with The Spectre in issue 3.

Season 2 Of The MOTU Kevin Smith series dropped last week on Netflix. Tim wrote 2 of the 5 episodes, while Smith wrote the rest. This is a behind the scenes deep dive on the making of this series.

Marvel Books and Adventureman talk from 2020

From 2012 This was supposed to be a friendly conversation with Mark Schultz, todiscuss his work on DC books like The Spirit with Moritat, Mark's scripting of the Sunday Prince valiant newspaper comic strip with Gary Gianni, and past and future Schultz projects.Then we learned of the death of artist Al Williamson Mark was good friends with Al and his wife Cori. The good news is Mark and I spent part of conversation talking about Al's seminal work on Flash Gordon. In addition I wanted another guest to talk about more of Willamson’sincredible art, so I roped Athena Voltaire creator Steve Bryant into a short interview about Al.The result ? A history lesson of Williamson, Comic Strips, and 2 great conversations

Jurgens and Mike Perkins are doing a Bat-Man story set in the days after Detective 27 1939. A very different Bruce Wayne from the Modern era

More 60s and 70s tv talk.

Mike discusses The Batman First Knight, a 1939 first year look . The Black Label mini series start in March

The name says it all. Part 1 of a great conversation.

Franco talks about the latest Titans Graphic Novel

Actor Gary Conway tells his life story, from being The Title Character in I Was a Teenage Frankenstien to his run in Land Of The Giants. Alex Ross chose him as the model for his 2022 Graphic Novel Fantastic Four Full Circle.

The discussion continues as Paul describes the times both sides of comic political spectrum had issues with his story and character ideas startiing with the creation of journalist Sally Floyd and the Superhero Registration Act.

Paul has been the subject of a very expenseive lawsuit. The claims against him are false and costly. With the person accusing him expecting a settlement. He is fighting back. There is a go fund me account created to help Paul with his kegal fees.

The Host Of Youtube's Comic Pop joins me for a discussion of the end of year topics

Priest wants us all to know that His Vampirella story isn't the typical Vampi story of cheesecake shots and humor. The same goes for his cosmic Superman Lost Plus Comic Biz observations and memories of being on the set for Avengers Endgame

The co-host of Cartoonist Kayfabe talks about his new zine 1986 and his anthology True Crime FunniesThere's a big discussion about the seminal year in comics that was 1986

From 2017Frank Frazetta died in 2010. The fantasy artist left a body of work in comics book covers film posters and paintings that modern fantasy artists continue to emulate. Fisrt Moises Chiullan joins us to explain the amazing new limited edition silk screen t-shirts they're selling based on 4 classic Frazetta paintings, and the painstaking process to recreate the texture of the originals.Then a great chat with Frank Jr telling great stories about his father's works process and legacy.

From 2014As the opening weekend of the Thor film approached Joe Quesada joins us for a candid look at his position as Chief Creative Officer at Marvel. We talk about how the position has changed since Avi Arad had the title 10 years ago, and the lessons learned from the Marvel films of the last 10 plus years. Joe tells us why Kenneth Branaugh is a great collaborative director , how Robert Downey Jr has influenced Tony Stark’s persona in comics and animation. Plus we explore questions regarding the monthly comic products. Have we reached a price ceiling at 3.99 for a 22 page comic? How will the conversion to digital effect the price point of single chapters and the current 5-6 part structure of story arcs? Can Marvel take a longer gestation risk on a new ongoing title beyond the store order numbers of a first issue? We also discuss the Marvel Television projects. From the animated Ultimate Spider-Man to live action projects like Jessica Jones, and the challenges of bringing spandex clad heroes to the small screen

The Bleeding Cool EIC discusses the latest controversies, and throws in some comic book recommendations too.

A big TV and Film Review chat.

An episode Of The Splash Pages Podcast where I guest star . We review the classic JSA story, where the Kingdom Come Superman gets pulled to Earth One and becomes a member of the JSA. Watch the splash page folks on youtube.

Jeff is back to talk about his new weekly comic featuring Santa Claus teaming up with Batman and many of the DC Universe.

our holiday mess around show, with art, franco scoot skoke, and a great taylor swift report with art's daughter audrey

Geoff and Jason Preview the Ghost Machine line and look baack at their past collaborations like Batman: 3 Jokers, Justice League: Darksied War, Souless and more

Ram is back talking DC Marvel and New creator owned books.

Marvel Movies DC Films Godzilla Minus One Thoughts and Matt's new book about Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert

As we hold our breath wondering what DD Born Again's TV Adaptation will look like, we go back to 2019, when Marvel and Netflix DD writer Christos Gage joined us for a conversation.

Pat has a new book, Pageturners that really lays out many tips on writing comics in the current era.He also is in the midst of a victory lap with Dave Gibbons as the new 60th Anniversary Specials oF Doctor Who started with an adaptation of their origibal comic story, the star beast Many stories and observations from Pat in this conversation.

Plus reviews of Monarch and For All Mankind

Finally all the strikes are over and all six aw yeah panelists are back with new stories to share. Skoke has a new weird vynil album to share, lots of nerd TV and Movie talk and more

Kurt talks about the 2021 film on Showtime JFK Revisited Thru The Looking Glass, a true crime investigation of the 1963 assassination. We also talk about him working with Steven Spielberg on Minority Report , comics and more

More Questions and Conversation with The Co-Creator Of The New Godzilla TV series starring Kurt and Wyatt Russell on Apple TV

Superman, The Joker and Green Lantern. Keith pitched and in some cases was working on these stories before DC pulled the plug on them. What happened?

The WSJ Reporter and Co Author Of American Gun tells us about his newsbeat, a crazy Thanksgiving Story, and how a military weapon like the AR 15 got in the hands of civilians through side stepping gun control laws

Chris and Brad Meltzer are back with a New I Am Mister Rogers Book. We talk about Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum from PBS Marvel stuff and more

Sina wrote and drew an amazing new YA Graphic novel. We talk DC Marvel and more.

A career spanning interview with the King Of The Underground Film Movement, Troma's Lloyd Kaufman

Chris is part of the UCLA Seminar this saturday featuring Howard Chaykin and Mark Waid. We talk about the details of the event, The Red Star graphic novels, plus Films and TV shows Chris has been working with.

Howard tells stories of assting Gil Kane Wally Wood , Lessons From Dick Giordano and more.

More Dracula and Greatest Hits talk from Matt and Kelley

Talking to Michael Jan Friedman, Paul Kupperberg and Geoffrey Thorne about Vol 3 of Phenomenons . A collection of Super Hero Short Stories

The New Punisher debuted this week, and David has all the details. Plus we cover his Moon Knight Series City Of The Dead, and a new horro comic from Mad Cave Studios

This episode was recorded before a live audience in Tallaght Library as part of South Dublin Libraries annual Comics Fest /Tim Talsk DC Marvel Hack S;ash GI Joe and his new creator owned series like Local Man from Image

We talk about the wrap up of Lower Decks Season 4, the Variety Magazine Marvel in Distress article and more

Jamie Farr once again provides us with fresh comedy . Plus post Halloween thoughts

Brian and Alex Maleev have a new crime comic out in December from Dark Horse

Jim is also promoting the upcoming UCLA comics seminar with Mark Waid and Howard Chaykin called "Comic Book U"

Shelly shares stories of Editing Izombie and Bodies (which is now a new Netflix TV Series) and talks about her new creator owned series looking back at the weirdness of summer camp.

finishing our conversation with Jeph Loeb. We start with how he broke into writing comics at DC with Challengers Of The Unknown. Plus what the Marvel writer retreats were like during Civil War, and other major story arcs, and many other fan questions of DC Marvel and more.

Jeph Loeb is back to talk about the Long Halloween, The Marvel Hero Color Books Like Hulk Gray Spider-Man Blue and Daredevil Yellow. Lot's of talk about his colaborations with Tim Sale at both DC and Marvel. Part 1 of 2

Brusha discusses Zenescope's line of Horror Comics and his plans to expand into true crime and other genres in 2024

We Talk Blue Book, Project Monarch Murder INC and More withg Mike and Taki . Plus a Brian Bendis cameo pop in .

5 Great Old Time Radio Dramas for The Halloween WeekendHighlihghts drom these sci-fi and Horror Dramas Featuring Hghlight clips Starring Boris Karloff Orosn Welles William Conrad and Robert Taylor

We'll talk about their new kickstarter campaign creating a Dracula OGN . Plus many memories of their greatest hits