Podcast by 1.21 Geekawatts
Graphic designer and pop art propagandist Angela McKendrick discusses her background and irresistible prints! Plus, we look at the seismic disruption COVID-19 has caused to the comic book industry, including a touch base with Jeff Beck from East Side Mags! All in the landmark, totally normal-sized episode #50 of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Comic book artist Jim Calafiore talks about his projects for big publishers, self-publishing, ... and his own living room! Plus, Lulu French returns to talk about "Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)"! All in episode #49 of 1.21 Geekawatts, puddin'!
Illustrators Darren Auck, Michael Kraiger, and Lloyd Briggery talk about their roles as alumni and faculty members at the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art! Plus, we go into the future to look back at the biggest moments in pop culture in 2020! All in the shiny, new episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Illustrator Ashley Witter and writer Ash Maczko discuss their work in comics, games, and their masterpiece “Squarriors”! Plus, a multi-generational round table discussion of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”! All in the newest episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Roy Thomas, legendary comic book writer and editor, talks about his landmark projects, his relationship with Stan Lee, and more! Plus, a multi-generational family discussion of “The Mandalorian”! All in the latest episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Artist Alexia Veldhuisen and writer Sam Quinton tell all about Sinopa Publishing and their comic book “47 Furious Tails”! Plus, we wrap our brains around the twisted psyche of “Joker”! All in the zippy 45th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
By the power of Greyskull! Animator Tom Cook discusses how he helped bring your favorite childhood cartoons to life! Plus, we preview the guests, the panels, the swag and the don’t miss opportunities at next month’s New York Comic Con! All in the Yoda-approved 44th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Actor Aaron Ashmore talks about his decades in front of the camera from “Smallville” to “Warehouse 13” to “Killjoys”! Plus, we recap all the mindboggling Marvel, Lucasfilm, and theme park announcements from the D23 Expo! All in the xenial 43rd episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Illustrator and comic book artist Lynne Yoshii joins us to talk about her experiences in comicdom! Plus, Lulu French returns to geek out about “Stranger Things” season 3! All in the xenodochial 42nd episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Actors John Wesley Shipp and Charlie Schlatter -- both alumni of portraying the Flash -- share their experiences from TV and various voice over projects, respectively. And they do so in front of a live audience at Six Flags Great Adventure! Also, we break down the latest news and rumors from the world of Star Wars TV, movie production, and fandom! All in the wonderful 41st episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
On this episode we talk with comic book artist Buzz who has worked on Vampirella, Justice Society ofAmerica, and more! Plus, we assemble an epic roundtable to break down, unpack, and generally geek out over "Avengers: Endgame"! All in the virtuoisic 40th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Lorraine Cink, author of “Powers of a Girl” and the host of Marvel’s “Earth’s Mightiest Show”, talks about comics, improv, and so much more! Plus, we celebrate the milestone release of Detective Comics #1000! All in the uncanny 39th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles veteran Steve Lavigne discusses his long history amidst the heroes in a half-shell! Plus, Scott Barton returns to talk about “Captain Marvel”! All in the tremendous 38th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
A discussion with indie comic book creators Dummie Comics: writer Kalani Caraballo, editor Chrissy Torres, and artist Frank Castro! Plus, it’s the third annual Relationship Advice Panel, romantic guidance for nerds BY nerds … and one special celebrity guest! All in the superb 37th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Comic book creator and teacher Fernando Ruiz discusses his work with Archie Comics, on "Archie Vs. Predator" and more! Plus we jump forward in time to take a look back at the pop culture highlights from 2019. Confusing? Not for long! All in the rollicking 36th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Comic book artist – and Brazil’s favorite daughter -- Adriana Melo talks about her work on “Plastic Man”, “Star Wars”, and more! Plus Lulu French and Scott Barton return to the show for a preview discussion of Marvel’s “Runaways” season two! All in the quintessential 35th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Comic book writer and legend Marv Wolfman discusses his work on Teen Titans, Crisis on Infinite Earths, and more! And Kevin Hines joins me to say good-bye to the man who helped build Marvel Comics and the comic book industry itself, Stan Lee. All in the powerful 34th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Listen in on “Science Nerds, Turds, and Dead Birds”, an intriguingly titled panel from New York Comic Con discussing digital comics, educational comics, and digital educational, interactive comics! Featuring comic book writer/illustrators Ezra Claytan Daniels and Charlie LaGreca, Vice President and Editor in Chief of Lion Forge Comics Andrea Colvin, writer Karen De Seve, and Creative Producer at the New York Hall of Science Geralyn Abinader! Plus, we talk about the fracturing relationship between Marvel and Netflix! All in the outstanding 33rd episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Comic book writer/illustrator Kristen Gudsnuk talks about her series "Henchgirl", "Modern Fantasy", "Making Friends" and more! Plus Lulu French and Scott Barton send us an audio postcard from the real Twin Peaks! All in the not-to-be-missed 32nd episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Actors Keone Young and Mary McDonald-Lewis – known for their “G.I.Joe” roles as Storm Shadow and Lady Jaye respectively – begin by telling stories about the landmark 1980s animated series, and continue with an inspiring discussion about cultural inclusion, humanity vs. technology, and artistic integrity! Plus Lulu French returns to help break down all the latest news surrounding Star Wars film and television! All in the mighty 31st episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
What is the state of the comic book industry? Comic book store owners Corry Brown of Zapp! Comics, Jeff Beck of East Side Mags, and Anthony Marques of Dewey’s Comic City share their opinions! Plus a 13-year-old reviews “Ant-Man and the Wasp”! All in the life-changing 30th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Dean Cain discusses his time as the Man of Steel on “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman”, “Supergirl”, and his many credits in between (yes, even “Airplane vs. Volcano”)! Plus my super-powered family reviews "Incredibles 2"! In the all killer, no filler 29th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
A triumvirate of voice over professionals -- Diane Pershing (the voice of Poison Ivy on “Batman: The Animated Series”), Marty Grabstein (the voice of Courage the Cowardly Dog), and Noel MacNeal (from “Bear in the Big Blue House”) -- share their experiences and tips for a career in the recording booth! Plus we take a look at Nerd Holidays! All in the jovial 28th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Welcome to the 1.21 Geekawatts podcast! Enjoy this sample platter of nerdliness, interviews, and celebrations of geek pop culture!
Summer Glau talks about her roles on "Firefly", "Serenity", "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles", her early days in show biz, and more! And we celebrate Superman's 80th anniversary with the release of Action Comics #1000! All in the incomparable 27th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Actor Austin Basis discusses his role on TV's "Beauty and The Beast" and his independent comic book project "The Kinetix", featuring a super-powered team of kids with disabilities! And we step into the Oasis with the "Ready Player One" virtual reality experience! All in the humongous 26th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
The founders and organizers of the Garden State Comic Fest, Dave O'Hare and Sal Zurzolo, talk about what it takes to run a successful series of comic book conventions! Plus the 2nd annual 1.21 Geekawatts Relationship Advice Panel – romantic guidance FOR nerds BY nerds … and one special celebrity guest! All in the gargantuan 25th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Actor John Pirkis talks about his experiences on “The Tick”, “Daredevil”, “Gotham”, and the greatest Star Wars project you’ll never see! Plus we take a look back at the pop culture highlights from 2018! (That is not a typo.) All in the fantastic 24th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Comic book writer Ron Marz discusses his prolific career writing for DC, Marvel, CrossGen, Dark Horse, and more! Plus Lulu French and Scott Barton return for a roundtable discussion of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"! All in the exceptional 23rd episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Legendary illustrator Greg Hildebrandt talks about his remarkable career -- from "Star Wars" to Tolkien and everything in between! Plus David Sisko joins the fun to talk about the announced fourth trilogy in the Star Wars franchise! AND Lulu French returns to review "Stranger Things" season 2! All in the delirious 22nd episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Four of the comic book pros who brought us the series "Black" -- writer Kwanza Osajyefo, designer Tim Smith 3, illustrator Jamal Igle, and editor Sarah Litt -- discuss the comics industry and the path to bringing this provocative series to life! And we discuss new trailers for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi", "New Mutants", and "Black Panther"! All in the candescent 21st episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Author Antony Johnston joins the show to discuss his various projects including the source material for the new film "Atomic Blonde"! And we try to get to the bottom of the directorial turnover patterns within the Star Wars franchise! All in the breathtaking 20th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Direct from the 2017 Garden State Comic Fest, we talk with actor Loren Lester, best known as the voice of Robin and Nightwing for 25 years beginning with the iconic “Batman the Animated Series”! And we have our first ever podcast contest giveaway! There are prizes, people! All in the awe-inspiring 19th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
On episode #18 of 1.21 Geekawatts we talk with comic book artist Jan Duursema, one of THE definitive creators of the Star Wars Expanded Universe in the pages of Dark Horse Comics! And my 12-year-old son and I weigh in on the latest from Marvel Studios, “Spider-Man: Homecoming”! All in the latest episode of the 1.21 Geekawatts podcast!
Let's dive into DC Comics filmed entertainment, past and present! Episode 17 features a conversation with Jackson Bostwick, the man who played Captain Marvel on the 1970s TV show “Shazam!” And here comes a GEEK RANT about the diabolical forces of stupidity that tried – and failed -- to slow “Wonder Woman”’s box office conquest! All in the latest episode of the 1.21 Geekawatts podcast!
Explore the big and small screen adventures of the heroes of Marvel Comics! We talk with Kathy Garver, the voice of Firestar on the 1980s animated series “Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends”! And my 12-year-old son returns to help me break down the good, the bad, and the awesome of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”! All in the suh-weet 16th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Make the jump to hyperspace with wall to wall Star Wars coverage! We talk to the new Dark Lord of the Sith, Spencer Wilding (Darth Vader in "Rogue One")! We also break down the top takeaways from Star Wars Celebration 2017! All in the 15th thrilling episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
We dive into the world of anime with voice over actor Ricco Fajardo to discuss his work on "Assassination Classroom", "Fairy Tail" and more! And two 12-year-old Harry Potter aficionados review "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"! All in 1.21 Geekawatts #14
On this episode we return to the Upside Down and talk with Randy Havens -- science teacher “Scott Clarke” on the Netflix hit “Stranger Things”! And we convene the first 1.21 Geekawatts Relationship Advice Panel – romantic guidance FOR nerds BY nerds … and one special celebrity guest! All in 1.21 Geekawatts #13
On this episode we take up arms and visit the world of Call of Duty with the Senior Producer of Infinite Warfare, Activision’s Jason Ades! And my 12-year-old son returns to the show as we break down our knee-jerk reactions to “Rogue One”! All in the 12th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
Nerd rockers Jeff LaGreca, Jon Price, and Charlie LaGreca of H2Awesome bust out the guitars in studio to serenade us in the geekiest way possible! And my 12 year old son and I unbox a mystery motherlode of comic books! All in the 11th episode of 1.21 Geekawatts!
In this episode, I talk to Catherine Dyer who plays the lethal “Agent Connie Frazier” on “Stranger Things”! Plus comedian Marc Adam Smith joins me to share our knee-jerk reactions to the latest from Marvel Studios, “Doctor Strange”! All in the 10th episode of the 1.21 Geekawatts podcast!
Ryan North and I eat nuts, kick butts, and discuss his work as writer of “The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl” for Marvel Comics! Plus a group of friends and I step inside the virtual reality experience Ghostbusters Dimension at Madame Tussaud’s in New York City! All in the 9th episode of the 1.21 Geekawatts podcast!
Special guest Lulu French and I share our knee-jerk reactions to “Stranger Things” season 1, and I talk to Steve Olsen, owner of A Little Shop of Comics, about what it takes to run a pop culture store and the inside scoop of the comic book publishing industry from the retail perspective! All in the 8th episode of the 1.21 Geekawatts podcast!
In the seventh episode of the 1.21 Geekawatts podcast we'll count down the top five takeaways from Star Wars Celebration Europe, and talk to comic book writer/editor Louise Simonson about the projects she edited (such as "X-Men"), the characters she's written for (including Superman), the characters she created (such as Apocalypse, Steel, and Power Pack)!
In the sixth episode of the 1.21 Geekawatts podcast we'll discuss the upcoming virtual reality games which were announced at E3 (and are coming soon to a headset near you), and talk to comic book artist Neil Vokes ("Parliament of Justice", "Flesh and Blood") about comic books, horror movies, and his decades in the comics industry!
In the fifth episode of the 1.21 Geekawatts podcast I discuss the comic book inspired shows that made it through the networks’ upfront season while we mourn the ones that didn’t, and I talk to comic book writer and Archie Comics veteran Paul Castiglia!
In the fourth episode of the 1.21 Geekawatts podcast I discuss the casting serendipity of three amazing roles, and talk to actor Aaron Stanford, star of “12 Monkeys”!
In the third episode of the 1.21 Geekawatts podcast I have a GEEK RANT regarding “The Deadpool Effect”, and talk to comic book artist Elena Casagrande about her work on “Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor” from Titan Comics.
In the second episode of the 1.21 Geekawatts podcast my 11 year old son and I break down the Star Wars attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and talk to comic book creators Franco and Art Baltazar of Aw Yeah Comics ("Superman Family Adventures", “Itty Bitty Hellboy”)!
In the first episode of the 1.21 Geekawatts podcast, we take a look back at 2016 (huh?) and talk to actor Todd Stashwick ("12 Monkeys", "Gotham")!
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