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  Star Trek At 60 with Robert Meyer Burnett pt 2

  Published Oct 17, 2026

  RMB talks about his new star trek book of essays and kickstarter campaign . Plus we review more of Season 4 of Strange New Worlds. We also discuss AI, Rob's Old Movie collection and more

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  Vision Quest & Star Trek At 60 with Robert Meyer Burnett pt 1

  Published Oct 16, 2026

  RMB talks about his new book and kickstarter campaign . Plus we review the first 2 eps of Vision Quest SNW the Trek News From NYCC and more

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  Ed Catto and The Latest Retro Fan Magazine

  Published Oct 15, 2026

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  Wes Craig Superman The Stranger

  Published Oct 14, 2026

  Wes Craig is one of the most distinctive visual storytellers working in comics today. His dynamic layouts and inventive storytelling helped define Deadly Class, the acclaimed Image Comics series he co-created with writer Rick Remender, which also made the leap to television.Now Wes is taking on one of the biggest icons in comics with Superman: The Stranger, a six-issue DC Black Label series that he's both writing and drawing. It's a return to the Man of Steel's roots in 1938, with a young, brash

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  P Craig Russell Talks Night Music and Marvel Memories

  Published Oct 13, 2026

  Few artists in comics have brought the kind of elegance, imagination, and sheer visual storytelling that P. Craig Russell has delivered throughout his remarkable career. From his groundbreaking work on Marvel's Killraven with writer Don McGregor to his unforgettable interpretations of Doctor Strange, including the classic annual "What Is It That Disturbs You, Stephen?", Russell has always approached comics with a unique blend of fantasy, mythology, and fine art.Now Craig is returning to his accl

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  WB League NYCC Review and More

  Published Oct 12, 2026

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  Sunday Conversation Horror With Starkings and Harding

  Published Oct 11, 2026

  Time for another Sunday Conversation. Richard Starkings is back, and this time he's joined by his longtime collaborator, artist Abigail Jill Harding, to talk about their gothic horror fantasy, Parliament of Rooks, and its upcoming sequel, The White Rook, which launches on Kickstarter this October.Richard and Abigail have been working together for years, beginning with Abigail's contributions to Richard's epic science-fiction series Elephantmen, and continuing with Ask for Mercy, their wild super

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  Abbott and Costello Meet The Monsters

  Published Oct 10, 2026

  Monstrous Books is revititaizing the Universal film Crossovers, in Comic Book Form. James Aqulilone and JK Woodward Discuss, plus JK's Kickstarter on his series Behemoth

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  Scene Missing Colossus The Forbin Project 1970

  Published Oct 9, 2026

  Welcome to Scene Missing, where we revisit classic films and discover how their stories hold up today. This time, Lady Vee and I take a look at the 1970 science fiction thriller Colossus: The Forbin Project, directed by Joseph Sargent.Eric Braeden stars as Dr. Charles Forbin, the creator of Colossus, a massive supercomputer designed to control America's nuclear defenses and eliminate the possibility of human error. But when Colossus establishes contact with its Soviet counterpart, Guardian, the

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  Michael Jan Friedman A New Team Of Heroes

  Published Oct 8, 2026

  Mike has a new Kickstarter about a new Superhero Group The Company of Enhanced BeingsThe prose short-story adventures of a cadre of young space superheroes in a science fictional future!We discuss the kickstarter campaign, his ideas for the book, and of course reflect on his career writing Star Trek novels, including his crossover novel of The Next Generation Crew meeting up with The X-Men Of Marvel.

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  Jeremy Adams Batman Green Lantern and Emperor Aquaman

  Published Oct 7, 2026

  Jeremy talks about writing the first part of the animated adaptation of the Knightfall Bane story, plus updates us on the most powerful version of Auquaman ever, and what's happening with Kyle and Hal. We also get hs thoughts on the HBO show Lanterns

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  Controversies on Lanterns ep 8 Finale & Dr Who Xmas

  Published Oct 6, 2026

  we explore the controversies surrounding HBO's Lanterns and the aborted 2026 Doctor Who BBC Xmas special

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  aw yeah podcast -the fall will kill you

  Published Oct 5, 2026

  artie franco and his son nick join me . kickstarters , con reports, celeb encounters, and that sense of fall in the air

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  Sunday Conversation Boulet Bros Comics and Dragula

  Published Oct 4, 2026

  The Boulet Brothers are celebrating a major milestone as The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula turns 10 years old. Now heading into its seventh season, the series returns October 23rd on Shudder, continuing its singular mix of drag, horror, glamour, and the grotesque that has made it a cult phenomenon.But this conversation goes well beyond Dragula. Dracmorda and Swanthula are also lifelong comic-book fans, and we spend a lot of time digging into that side of their fandom. The characters, creators, horror

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  Twilight Zone Star Trek and New Sci-Fi From Marc Scott Zicree

  Published Oct 3, 2026

  Marc Scott Zicree has spent decades thinking about science fiction. Where it’s been, where it’s going, and how you actually get it made.For generations of fans, Marc is perhaps best known as the author of The Twilight Zone Companion, the landmark guide to Rod Serling’s classic series that helped establish serious episode-by-episode scholarship about The Twilight Zone.But Marc is also a veteran television writer whose credits stretch across genre television, including Star Trek: The Next Generati

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  Matt Wagner Kelley Jones Dracula Vol 4

  Published Oct 2, 2026

  These two titans of Horro combine their distinct styles to create a singular vision in their four volume adaptation of the Bram Stoker classic. We talk horror tv and more.

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  John McCrea Horror and Hitman's return

  Published Oct 1, 2026

  Ushering in horror month with John McCrea, who has a new horror story with Garth Ennis coming out in November... and the return of Tommy Monaghan the funniest badd-ass of Noonan's Bar in a new untold Hitman one shot Xmas special with Garth, coming from DC

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  Mark Waid Batman Robin Justice League and More

  Published Sep 30, 2026

  In addition to talking about Mark's latest book, we also discuss several comic book artists that don't get their due

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  Lanterns Ep 7 Strange New World Ep 10 Reviews

  Published Sep 29, 2026

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  Sunday Conversation: Al Milgrom, Pt.2

  Published Sep 28, 2026

  Sunday Conversation

  In Part 2 of our conversation with comic book veteran Al Milgrom, we dig into the stories behind the pages , and beyond them. Al shares his memories of the legendary style of Wally Wood and offers insights into the creative genius of Murphy Anderson.Then, the spotlight shifts to the editorial trenches at Marvel. Al opens up about his collaborations and clashes with Jim Shooter, especially during the turbulent production of Secret Wars II. From late scripts to deadline disasters, you'll get the u

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  Sunday Conversation: Al Milgrom, Pt. 1

  Published Sep 27, 2026

  Sunday Conversation

  Remember waiting at the drugstore for the news distributor’s truck, then watching the druggist fill the spinner rack with fresh comics? In this two-part Word Balloon conversation, Al Milgrom takes us from that thrill of discovering new books into the Marvel Bullpen, where he worked as a penciler, inker, editor, and writer during a pivotal era.In Part 1, Al remembers hand-delivering artwork to John Romita Sr. and Virginia Romita, the creative chaos and personality clashes of the bullpen, and Marv

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  TCM Host Eddie Muller and Comics

  Published Sep 26, 2026

  On this episode of Word Balloon, I’m talking with Eddie Muller, the host of Noir Alley on Turner Classic Movies. We get into his lifelong love of comic books and the connection he sees between comics and film noir: the crime stories, the striking visuals, and the characters who don’t always make the right choices. Eddie also tells me about the Film Noir Foundation, which he founded to preserve and restore movies that might otherwise be lost. It’s a conversation about two art forms we love and wh

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  Matt Fraction Batman Bad Seeds and Beyond

  Published Sep 25, 2026

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  e-motion love boat ep 6 review

  Published Sep 24, 2026

  It's another e-motion sickness Love Boat re-watch with Franco and Guest passengers Allison Baker and Gabriel Hardman In this episode, identical twins Ellen and Helen Edwards, both played by Diana Canova, have only one ticket and carefully take turns leaving their cabin, using an alarm wristwatch to keep their scheme straight, which leads to plenty of confusion for Doc, played by Bernie Kopell, as Helen comes on to him while Ellen repeatedly spurns him, leaving Doc completely baffled by her const

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  James Tucker Batman Caped Crusader

  Published Sep 23, 2026

  Exceutive Producer James Tucker talks about the secend season Of Batman Cape Crusader. Will there be a third season?

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  Lanterns Ep 6 Strange New Worlds Ep 9 Reviews

  Published Sep 22, 2026

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  sunday conversation mike gold

  Published Sep 21, 2026

  Mike Gold and I relive the 70s and 80's in comics Chicago and broadcasting

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  Batman Bond and More With Jeff Parker

  Published Sep 20, 2026

  Batman 66, Hanna Barbera DC Crossovers, John Carter VS Mars Attacks and James Bond Origins Talk with Jeff

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  Trek Crossover With The Tachyon Podcast

  Published Sep 19, 2026

  Jay from the Tachyon Pulse Podcast was so frustrated by the latest episode of Sta Trek Starngew Worlds, he asked for a new talk. I obliged. I also convinced Jay to start his own audio podcast, checck it out https://www.spreaker.com/episode/star-trek-snw-what-is-the-point-live--75190493

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  IDW Star Trek's New Directions

  Published Sep 18, 2026

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  Darkseid vs the World Sanford Greene

  Published Sep 17, 2026

  Sanford previews next month's DC one shot he's made with Scott Snyder that tells us what Darkseid has been up to since DC KO We also get some Bitter Root news and Sanford had some major design contributions to the next Spider Verse animated film.

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  Hitmen and Humor Kyle Starks

  Published Sep 16, 2026

  Kyle Starks is back, and as usual, he’s got a lot going on.Right now on Kickstarter, Kyle is bringing Louise Sprouse Stole My Heart (And I Have Two Hours to Get It Back) to print. It’s a 48-page, done-in-one story about a professional hitman on the run who returns to the vacation spot of his childhood and unexpectedly comes face-to-face with his first love.So, naturally, it’s got romance, memories of growing up…and the kind of insane, over-the-top violence you expect from a Kyle Starks comic.And

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  Reviews Lanterns Ep 5 & SNW ep 8 Badmiral

  Published Sep 15, 2026

  With guest analysis from Lady V

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  trek 60 david mack the khan podcast

  Published Sep 14, 2026

  star trek author david mack discusses his strsnge new worlds novels and the star trek khan audio drama he co-wrote with kirtsen byers . we also clear up some uestions tying the story to star trek 2's wrath of khan

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  trek 60 garak secrets andrew robinson

  Published Sep 13, 2026

  Andrew and I go through some of his greatest moments on DS9 and other big roles in his past.

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  trek 60 house of quark armin shimerman

  Published Sep 13, 2026

  Armin talks about DS9 his novels and other TV work.

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  trek 60 nana visitor

  Published Sep 12, 2026

  major kira of deep space nine checks in from 2024.

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  Trek 60 Jonathan Frakes

  Published Sep 12, 2026

  Jonathan Frakes talks Next Generation Straange New Worlds The Orville and more . From 2022

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  Trek 60 What's wrong with Nu Trek

  Published Sep 11, 2026

  Nu Trek

  Joined By Laarry Young and Scott Larson we breadown the latest SNW episode, and Nu Trek In General

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  James Aquilone Kolchak and running Monstrous Books

  Published Sep 10, 2026

  James is having a ball at Monstrous Books Bringing bak Kolchak The Night Stalker and Titles like the anthologies Ceepshow and Weird Tales.

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  Joe Casey Talks Ben 10 Automatic Kafka and 2000s Nostalgia

  Published Sep 9, 2026

  Joe Casey talks about the comic book reboot of Ben 10 by the Men Of Action for Dynamite.He's also re-releasing his and Ashley Wood's mind bending Automatic Kafka for Image in November.We also talk about his DC mini series Knee Before Zod and his Skybound series with Robert Kirkman Terminal

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  Trek 60 SNW ep 7 Lanterns reviews

  Published Sep 8, 2026

  some hot debate about trek, in the first hour

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  Star Trek 60 SNW Spock and Uhura Live On Stage

  Published Sep 7, 2026

  Today we’re heading back to Terrificon 2024 for a Star Trek: Strange New Worlds panel featuring Ethan Peck,Mr Spock, and Celia Rose Gooding, who plays Uhura.At the time, Season Two had wrapped, and fans were still buzzing over that very strange and very funny “Four and a Half Vulcans” teaser scene that Paramount had just unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con.Ethan and Celia took my questions and plenty from a packed room of eager Trek fans, talking about their characters, the evolving relationships ab

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  The Milestone Story pt 1 Reggie Hudlin

  Published Sep 6, 2026

  This is Part One of The Milestone Story, looking at the history, legacy, and continuing evolution of one of the most important comic book companies of the last thirty-plus years.We begin with Reginald Hudlin, filmmaker, producer, writer, and one of the driving forces behind the modern revival of Milestone Media.Reggie talks about his relationship with Milestone’s original founders, and how the company changed the comics landscape when it launched in the early 1990s.We also get into the challenge

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  The Milestone Story pt 2 Denys Cowan

  Published Sep 6, 2026

  This is Part Two of The Milestone Story, and this time the spotlight is on Denys Cowan ,Milestone co-founder, artist, editor, and one of the most distinctive visual storytellers in comics.We continue the story of Milestone from Denys’s perspective: how the company came together, what he and the other founders wanted to change about the comics business, and why the characters they created still resonate more than thirty years later.But this conversation also goes well beyond Milestone.Denys looks

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  Ram V The Black Tower New Gods and More

  Published Sep 5, 2026

  Ram V and Mike Perkins have started a new vertigo series.He joined us to talk about it

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  Genre Splicing Lessons From Rick Remender

  Published Sep 4, 2026

  Today, it’s long overdue new conversation with Rick Remender, and we’ve got a lot of ground to cover.We talk about his latest creator-owned books, including Hammerfist, Escape, and The Sacrificers, and how Rick continues to mix genres, build new worlds, and find the right artistic voice for each project.Rick also looks back at his years at Marvel and explains why, despite some major successes there, working inside that system ultimately wasn’t the right fit for him creatively.And we get into his

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  Pornsak Pichetshote Absolute Green Arrow

  Published Sep 3, 2026

  Pornsak is back to talk about the mystery he's spinning regarding the death of Oliver Queen in the Absolute DC universe , and who is this Green Arrow?

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  Trek Crossover With The Tachyon Pulse Podcast

  Published Sep 2, 2026

  Jay from the Tachyon Pulse Podcast Joins me to talks about Star Trek Strange New Worlds and Nu Trek in genral, it's future plus some Stargate and Docotor Who Talk.

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  SNW Ep 7 and Lanterns ep 3 Reviews

  Published Sep 1, 2026

  Reviewing the Trek SNW episode Off Hour and Lanterns ep 3, plus my thoughts on Coyote Vs Acme.

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  Batman and Bodybuilding Stan Berkowitz and Tegan Clive

  Published Aug 31, 2026

  Today, I’ve got a conversation with Emmy Award-winning writer Stan Berkowitz and his wife, Tegan Clive. Two people with fascinating careers that have taken them through some very different corners of popular culture.Stan is a veteran of television animation, with credits on Batman Beyond, Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and many other shows that helped define a generation of superhero storytelling.Tegan came out of the world of competitive bodybuilding and went on to a career in f

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  Voices Of Kirby pt 4 Alex Ross

  Published Aug 30, 2026

  This time, we’re joined by Alex Ross for a conversation about Fantastic Four: Full Circle, his graphic novel that reaches directly back to the imagination and visual energy of Jack Kirby.Alex talks about revisiting the classic Fantastic Four, drawing inspiration from the Lee and Kirby era, and finding a way to honor that groundbreaking work .We’ll get into the design, the storytelling, the psychedelic science-fiction imagery, and what Kirby’s Fantastic Four still represents to one of comics’ mos

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  Voices Of Kirby pt 3

  Published Aug 30, 2026

  We’re continuing our celebration of Jack Kirby’s incredible legacy with two conversations that explore very different corners of the worlds he helped create.First, we go back to the Baltimore Comic-Con’s virtual 2020 convention, held during the COVID lockdown, for a discussion of Kirby’s Fourth World. Writer Tom King and Cecil Castellucci join moderator Robert Meyer Burnett to talk about the ideas, characters, mythology, and lasting impact of Kirby’s sprawling New Gods saga.Then we jump back to

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  Voices Of Kirby pt 2

  Published Aug 29, 2026

  Three conversations with 3 writers who took Kirby's 4th World ideas to new places.Ram V Talks New GodsCecil Castalucci On The Female FuriesWalt Simonson on Thor and Orion

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  Happy Birthday Jack Kirby Pt 1

  Published Aug 28, 2026

  Celebrating Kirby's 109th Birthday today. From 2025 Comic book writer and editor Jim Beard joins the show to discuss his new book JACK OF ALL COMICS — Tales Inspired by the Master, a tribute collection featuring essays by top comic creators influenced by Jack Kirby’s groundbreaking work at Marvel and DC. Also joining us is longtime DC Comics writer Paul Kupperberg, who dives deep into Kirby’s experimental 1970s DC magazine projects like Spirit World and In the Days of the Mob.Paul also wrote Kir

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  The History of Hester - Phil Hester

  Published Aug 27, 2026

  Green Arrow Superman The Coffin Firebreather, The Bionic Man. Just a few of the books we discuss from Phil's 40 yar career in comics. Happy Birthday too Phil!

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  Phillip Kennedy Johnsom Midnight Spider-Man & Hulk

  Published Aug 26, 2026

  Phillip teases as much he can about the new Midnight Spider-Man coming in October and The Coming Infernal Hulk War with the Marvel Universe, starting with Wolverine Sept 9th.

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  Trek Review Kiss The Puppet

  Published Aug 25, 2026

  we review the trek muppet episode, but also talk about the Lanterns HBO serries.

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  The Fantasy Worlds Of Thane Benson

  Published Aug 24, 2026

  Thane Benson combines comic book story telling with multiple games in each story/graphic novel. His latest is a choose your own adventure Pirate Myster called Murder On The High Seas. The kickstarter runs through Thursday.

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  Dan Slott Spectacular Spider-Man thank you pt 2

  Published Aug 23, 2026

  We continue the Superman Unlimited chat started in part 1

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  Dan Slott Spectacular Spider-Man thank you pt 1

  Published Aug 23, 2026

  Dan Slott is back on Word Balloon for a two-part conversation, and we start with a big thank-you to the Spider-Man fans who showed up for Spectacular Spider-Man: Brand New Day and made sure the book was waiting for them on their comic-shop pull lists.Dan talks about the response to the series, revisiting that corner of Spider-Man history, and what it means to see readers supporting the book at the store level.Then we cross over to Metropolis for Dan’s other major current project, Superman Unlimi

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  the Ditko Dialouge with Dr Zack Kruse

  Published Aug 22, 2026

  Dr Zack Kruse

  Zack Kruse is one of the talking heads in the Talasq Art Acedemy's documentary Steve Ditko Beyond The Myth that I narrated on youtube but he's been studying Ditko for decades. He wrote Mysterious Travelers: Steve Ditko and the Search for a New Liberal Identity , and had numerous letter conversations . We do a deep dive including previewing Zack's own doc DITKO coming later this year.

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  Brett Bean D'ORC spotlight

  Published Aug 21, 2026

  Brett gives us his origin story and his take on the D&D fantsy world in this Terrificon Spotlight panel

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  Jeremy Haun Ignition Press The Beauty and More

  Published Aug 20, 2026

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  new books from lanzing and kelly Trek Dungeons And Dragons and More

  Published Aug 19, 2026

  Dtar Trek The Last Starship #10 out today, plus a new IDW Dark series In October and They debut on Dungeons and Dragons from Dark Horse n November

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  scott larson's new superheroes in sidetracked

  Published Aug 19, 2026

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  trek watch snw season 4 eps 3 and 4

  Published Aug 18, 2026

  we recap the two eps and wayne has a trek vegas con report, while we also talk about terrificon and fan expo chicago conventions

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  The Art Of JK Woodward

  Published Aug 17, 2026

  JK and I talk about a new sci-fi noir , plus painting Peter David's final story. We also talk abou Star Trek Comics and books.

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  Agent Of SHIELD Jim Steranko

  Published Aug 16, 2026

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  Green Lantern Earth One Gabriel Hardman Corrina Bechko

  Published Aug 15, 2026

  From 2015So glad to welcome Gabe and Corinna back to praise their latest efforts. Green Lantern Earth One is a great new spin on the GL origin, with real surprises suspense and a great launching point tpo tell future stories. We also get into their first 3 volumes of Invisible Republic a great complex political sci-fi story that despite first coming out in 2015 resonates more in today's US climate.

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  terrificon the (jeph) loeb report live

  Published Aug 14, 2026

  We talk Hush Civil War : Fallen Son, Agents Of Shield, and Michael J Fox and Schwarzenegger movie tales. Lots more.

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  Terrificon Dan Slott Spotlight

  Published Aug 13, 2026

  Dan talks Superman and Spider-Man and takes great audience questions in this lively panel.

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  Terrificon Tim Seely Spotlight

  Published Aug 12, 2026

  I sit down with one of my oldest friends in comics. Tim has a new mini series from Dark Horse, The Big Shakedown, with Jordan Blum and Scott Koblish. We also look at his career and talk GI Joe Money Shot, He-Man, Godzilla, Turning Dick Grayson into a Super-Spy, The Revival Comic and TV show (Syfy) and X-Force.

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  House Of X Claremont Simonson Nicieza

  Published Aug 11, 2026

  At Terrificon, three legendary X-Men writers Chris Claremont, Louise Simonson, and Fabian Nicieza came together for a wide-ranging conversation about the history, evolution, and controversies surrounding Marvel’s mutantsaWhat do they tink of the recent eras? John Byrne's new 3 volume story, and more.

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  Diedrich Bader Terrificon Playing Batman Two Face and more

  Published Aug 8, 2026

  From Terrificon Bader talks about hs Batman roles In The Brave and Bold and Batman Caped Crusader. We go deep with hilarious stories about The Drew Carey show, Napoleon Dynamite Office Space, The Beverly Hilbilies and more.

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  The Bill Sienkiewicz Doc with Sal Abbinanti

  Published Aug 7, 2026

  Sal Abbinanti

  Producer Sal Abbinanti discusses his film about legendary comic artist, and friend of the show Bill Sienkiewicz. Sal also reps Alex Ross and we compare Sal's previous film, The Legend Of Kingdom Come

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  Caped Crusader Talk With Ed Brubaker

  Published Aug 6, 2026

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  Batman The Brave and Bold Tucker and Jelenic

  Published Aug 6, 2026

  From 2010 a great chat with Brave and Bold Producers James Tucker and Michael Jelenic This weekend at Terrificon, I'll have a chat with the star of Batman: The Brave And Bold Dedrich Bader

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  Jordan Blum and Scott Koblish talk Minor Threats and The Big Takedown

  Published Aug 4, 2026

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  trek watch and spider-man reviews

  Published Aug 3, 2026

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  Alex Ross: Marvel in Another Dimension Pt 2

  Published Aug 2, 2026

  Alex Ross

  In part 2 we discuss Steve Darnall’s new prose novelization of Alex and Kurt Busiek’s landmark series Marvels, along with Jack Kirby and the Fantastic Four, Superman, superhero movies, public-domain characters, artificial intelligence, and the changing relationship between comics and Hollywood.As always with Alex, the conversation is thoughtful, candid, passionate, and filled with the kind of artistic insight that only he can provide.

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  Alex Ross: Marvel in Another Dimension Pt 1

  Published Jul 31, 2026

  Alex Ross

  In this special two-part conversation, Alex joins me to discuss his brand-new graphic novel, Marvel Dimensions, written and fully illustrated by Alex for Marvel and Abrams ComicArts. It’s his second book in the Marvel Arts line, following Fantastic Four: Full Circle, and it arrives September 1st.The story begins as a sweeping journey through the classic origins of the Marvel Universe. Spider-Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, Wolverine, and many more appear in dramatic painted sequences that deliberately

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  The Toys and Docs That Made Us Brian Volk Weiss

  Published Jul 30, 2026

  Brian Volk Weiss of The Nacelle Company discusses his seminal Netflix series The Toys That Made us, now in the midst of a Kickstarter Campain for a 2 volume book set The Art Of The Toys That Made Us. Brian also tells us what to expect in seasons 3 and four of the series, coming soon. We talks abot that and his other great series Icons Unearthed and teases new series of those.He also holds the rights to a bunch of favorite IPs from the 80s like Robo Force and Biker Mice From Mars, being printed b

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  Judd Winick pt 2 Batman Catwoman DC Events and More

  Published Jul 29, 2026

  In Part Two, Judd Winick explains how he parlayed his fame from MTV’s The Real World into a meeting with editor Bob Schreck and an invitation to write for DC Comics. He discusses bringing Jason Todd back from the dead in Batman: Under the Hood, contributing to major DC events including Infinite Crisis, and his memorable runs on Green Arrow, Batwing, and Catwoman. Plus, we look at Judd’s hit all-ages series Hilo and preview the new Hilo holiday special coming this October.

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  Judd Winick pt 1 Marvel MTV and a new Hilo Holiday book

  Published Jul 29, 2026

  Judd is back with a new Hilo Holiday special coming in October. We talk about his run on Marvel's Exiles, and his early days breaking into comics with his comic strip Frumpy the Clown. He looks back on his unlikely path into comics, from breaking into newspaper strips with guidance from his mentor, Cathy creator Cathy Guisewite, to meeting legendary Peanuts cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. He also reflects on his life-changing experience as a cast member on MTV’s The Real World and how his acclaime

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  Gerry Duggan Star Trek Wonder-Man X-Men and More

  Published Jul 28, 2026

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  SDCC News Recap Star Trek Strange New Worlds season 4 ep 1 reviews

  Published Jul 27, 2026

  The title says it all

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  Scott Snyder The Origin Of Absolute Batman pt 2

  Published Jul 26, 2026

  pt 2 of our talk where Scott took fan questions.

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  Scott Snyder The Origin Of Absolute Batman pt 1

  Published Jul 26, 2026

  From 2025 Scott lays out the origins of the DC Absolute Universe

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  Tom King Dave Gibbons In Conversation

  Published Jul 25, 2026

  Tom King and Dave Gibbons share storytelling tips.

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  Sidestepping Bond Scene Missing

  Published Jul 24, 2026

  In 1964 Sean Connery, fresh off of the first 2 James bond films made 3 films, including Goldfinger.But before the 3rd Bond film shocked the world he made 2 soap opera mysteries, Marnie with Alfred Hitchcok, and the movie my guest Lady V and I discuss today on Scene Missing A Woman Of Straw With Sir Ralph Richardson and Gina Lolabrigida It's an interesting film with Connery as Ralph's scheming nephew who wants to kill his uncle and bed his new much younger wife Gina.V also gives her thoughts on C

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  steve ditko documentary preview

  Published Jul 23, 2026

  Eoin McAuley of Tasqart Academy in Dublin is making a documentary that will dispell many myths about the man who co-created dr strange and spider-man, among other great charcters and stories.I am narrating the doc. It will be out soon.

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  Michael Stradford's Comic Tribute To Grindhouse Movies

  Published Jul 22, 2026

  Grindhouse Comics Presents Raine is a kickstarter coming in mid August. It's 200 plus pages will feature a 92 page lead story about the title charcter and several shorter stories introducing a host of action heroes inspired by 70s grindhouse classics like Shaft and Cleopatra Jones. Michael discuss the book it's inspirations, and has a ton of stoires of his own adventures in making film and comics.

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  Morgan Hampton Green Lantern Corps and More

  Published Jul 21, 2026

  Morgan Hampton takes us from his beginings breaking into DC with the Milestone writers program, and writing a Cyborg mini series before coming on the Green Lantern Corps . First he co-wrote with Jeremy Adams , but has been soloing since issue 10, and we're getting an epic story as Guy Gardner and a team of rainbow rings are facing the Mahunters in an epic battle. He also has a cool IDW Serries Sons Of Star Trek featuring Jake Sisko, Nog, Worf's son Alexander and Q2

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  The Odyssey X-Men 97 reviews

  Published Jul 20, 2026

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  Comic TV and Movie Talk with COMIC POP's Sal Crivelli pt 2

  Published Jul 19, 2026

  more talk about comics tv movies and more with sal crivelli of comic pop.note-this was recorded before the news broke about stephen wacker takng over as marvel's new editor in chief

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  Comic TV and Movie Talk with COMIC POP's Sal Crivelli pt 1

  Published Jul 18, 2026

  Sal, of The COMIC POP youtube channel joins me to take stock of comics tv and films.We talk about- The rise of DC Supergirl and Spider Noir, Sony and Disney Marvel, and tips for other podcasters.

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  How Stephen Wacker Thinks About Comics

  Published Jul 17, 2026

  Big news out of Marvel Comics today: Stephen Wacker has been named the company's new Editor-in-Chief. Given all the executive changes Marvel has gone through in recent years, it's encouraging to see someone with deep comic book experience taking the reins of the publishing line.Wacker's résumé extends well beyond editing comics. In addition to overseeing some of Marvel's biggest publishing initiatives, he also served as Vice President of Marvel Animation and later as Vice President of Marvel New

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  Russ Braun The Boys Batman and learning from Comic Masters

  Published Jul 15, 2026

  Of course we discus Russ working ion the boys with Garth Ennis, and other war comics, but did you now he pencilled the first Batman story about the venom drug? Did you also know he learned storytelling on the job from Joe Orlando Carmine Infantino, and a few other masters?Not to mention his Disney animation career on some of their biggest films.Listen, and find out.

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  Christopher Irving Comics History and Joe Unknown

  Published Jul 14, 2026

  Chris si back to promote a new kickstarter coming in August about Joe Unknown, the adventures of a comic book horror host after hours ( Think a cross between the look of Kolchak The Night Stalker, in the role of The Crypt Keeper Of EC Comics) But then we discuss a lot of his acedemic comic book historian work dispelling rumors and long held myths, like how and why kryptonite was created for the Superman radio show and more.

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  x-men 97 and other reviews

  Published Jul 13, 2026

  we discuss the first 4 eps of the new season plus other comics tv film and more

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  Rodney Barnes On Blacula Comics Streaming and More

  Published Jul 12, 2026

  Some great Rodney Barne Word Balloon segments presenting a wide-ranging conversation that spans comics, television, and film history. We kick things off with his chilling Blacula graphic novel, a fresh take on one of blaxploitation's most enduring horror icons, before diving back into the world of his acclaimed vampire epic Killadelphia, one of the most original independent comic series of the last several years.Along the way, Rodney and I celebrate the legacy of blaxploitation cinema,its cultur

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  Splash Pages Superman Spider-Man Crossovers

  Published Jul 11, 2026

  Tuesday, I guested on the Splash Pages Podcast, where they interviewed me about podcasting, but also we talked about favorite convention moments, and the 2 DC Marvel Spider-Man Superman crossover specials