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1 on 1 interview show featuring the creative minds behind Comics TV Film Novels & Animation. Hosted by Chicago Pop Culture expert, John Siuntres

John Siuntres


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    Tom King Talks Wonder Woman Danger Street and Penguin pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 65:06


    Tom King Talks Wonder Woman Danger Street and Penguin pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 77:16


    Mark Waid Owns The DC Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 84:01


    We talk Shazam, The Last Days Of Lex Luthor and The World's Finest Boo, Batman and Super man, and The Teen Titans Mini Series, and lots more digging in the DCU with Mark.Plus he promotes his upcoming writes seminar at UCLA with Master Artist Howard ChaykinThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Very Short Treks 3 and Lower Decks Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 58:56


    We review the latest Star Trek Lower Decks Episode, and the most disgusting 3rd very short Trek Worst Contact, plus other nerd newsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Kevin Maguire and JM DeMaties On their JLA Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 53:35


    Hilarious stories from the creators JM DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire in tis conversation from the 2020 Baltimore Comic Con about the memprable JLA runThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    ChristopherYost Back In Comics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 64:47


    Yost has a new comic from Vault Unnatural Order coming out in October. It is being sent to comic stores for free, allowing the stores to choose to give them away to customers or sell them at whatever price point they choose.We talk about his new book, plus Marvel Memories on X-Men Spider-Man, animation and the The Thor Movies Dark World and Ragnarok Also TMNT Memroies and a glimpse at his upcoming animated Turtle seriesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Crime Comics and Marvel with Declan Shalvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 72:17


    Dec's Old Dog Is out as a first volume OGN From Image Spy stuff action mixed with some sci=fi. We also talk about Dec's take on Alien from Marvel.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Celeb Radio Memories With Judd Sirott

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 96:50


    Judd Sirott Is The Radio Voice Of The Boston Bruins . We both worked at the spoprts talk radio station The Score in Chicago for several year, and had a Forrest Gump like experiences getting to know many celebs at games and in studio interviews.We swap "war stories" about our encounters.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Very Short Treks 1 and 2 Reviews plus lots Of Nerd Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 121:01


    The Fables Writers Speak Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 87:59


    From The Cincy Comic Con. A chat with Bill Willingham Chris Roberson and Lilah Sturges .This was recorded as Fables was reaching its final issues.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

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    The Fables Controversy With Bill Willingham Pt1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 67:08


    I talk about the Fables Public Domain controversey , them share a 2012 talk with Bill Willingham, who was putting together a fantasy genre based convention in Minnesota We also get Bill's perspective of the current creator owned era, and how he sees the differences between today, and the 80's black and white boom, or the 90's Image Revolution. Of course we talk about what's coming up in Fables and Fairest, and his Fables OGN Werewolves Of The Heartland.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Robots Auto Racing and World Building with Pye Parr and Rob Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 45:31


    The 2000AD vets have a new future comic called Petrol Head from ImageThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Dan Slott Talks Dr Who Spider Boy Superior Spider-Man and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 97:53


    Star Trek Lower Decks Season 4 Premires Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 110:45


    Ed Whitfield joins me to dissect the storiesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Birth Of The Comics Code Death Of EC Comics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 69:30


    There's a new play all about The Dr Wertham Book Seduction Of The Innocent that discusses EC comics and the creation Of The Comics code. Horror Crime and adult comics were deemed unacceptable by the US Senate. This play depicts the real life drama and consequences. It's playing in Chicago Thru Oct 8th at the City Lit Theater.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Power Rangers The Marvels and More With Animators Ashwin Chacko Joseph Learoyd and Alyson Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 75:17


    how to be a freelance comic pro with Gamal Hennesey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 57:24


    Gamal has anew book coming out that spells out the ins and outs of starting your career breaking into comics.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Mike Grell Talks Jon Sable Green Arrow Legion of Superheroes and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 102:59


    Bendis Tapes Aug 23 Pt2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 71:04


    Bendis Tapes Aug 23 Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 82:59


    Pulp Hero Novels With Author WIll Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 40:06


    Doc Savage The Shadow and more. Will has written new novels of the greatest pulp and Superheroes.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Writing Star Trek Novels and Games With Derek Tyler Attico

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 50:24


    Here's a Trek Watch with a different angle as writer Derek T Attico talls us about writing for Trek, including The Autobiography Of Benjamin SiskoThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Franco Unfiltered From Dublin Comic Con

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 32:14


    Franco discusses his career with Eion McCauley at Dublin Comic ConmThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

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    Kyle Starks Talks DC Marvel His books and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 72:06


    Kyle Starks Talks DC Marvel His books and More . Peacekeeper Pet Avengers, Rick And Morty Sex Castle etcThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Dr. Travis Langley discusses 'Batman and Psychology'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 44:30


    Author of ‘Batman and Psychology' Dr. Travis Langley joins Dublin Comic Con via Zoom for its 10th anniversary in the Pulse College room to discuss his series of popular culture psychology anthologies. Dr. Langley provides an interesting look at the minds of comic book characters while discussing various fandoms in general from Dr. Who to Star Wars and beyond.You can Find Dr. Langley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtravislangleyAnd on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperherologistThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

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    Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D A Look Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 100:51


    Larry Young, agent of SHIELD (first in-universe appearance: CABLE #60) and national security expert and SHIELD counsel Brad Moss join Peter Parker's vice principal John Siuntres in this wide-ranging, and tangential discussion of a wide range of interesting topics.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Andrea Romano Talks Animation at Dublin Comic Con 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 75:22


    World-renowned Voice Director Andrea Romano joined Pulse College live via Zoom to discuss her career at length and share advice for aspiring voice actors. The discussion covers everything from Andrea's own educational background and industry break-through moment, to her experience working on legendary shows such as Tiny Toon Adventures, DuckTales and Batman: The Animated Series. This conversation is a must see for any fan of animation and VO artistry.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Paul Jenkins Discusses the Media Strikes Wolverine Inhumans The Sentry and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 113:43


    We hit the WGA and SAG strikes at the start of the conversation, then Paul Points out that the strikes are also a general anaolgy of Corporations and the working class in all walks of life...At 46:30, We get into AI and it's possible impact on Studio/Comics StorytellingThen it's a look back at some of Paul's best comic book stories Like Wolverine Origins, The Sentry , The Inhumans and more...This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 2 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 124:21


    In The Guest chair With Radio Girl Margaret Larkin pt2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 94:46


    Part 2 Margaret AKA Radio girl is a fellow podcaster WGN Radio reproter and Chicago Author . We discuss where podcasting broadcasting and medoa copamnies are in this volatile period.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    In The Guest chair With Radio Girl Margaret Larkin pt1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 96:56


    Margaret AKA Radio girl is a fellow podcaster WGN Radio reproter and Chicago Author . We discuss where podcasting broadcasting and medoa copamnies are in this volatile period.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 2 Episode 10 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 108:43


    Marc Bernardin Ron Salas And The Muhammad Ali Biography

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 69:44


    From First Second Books Out Today, this is a fantastic biography of The One and Only AliThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Remembering Mike Wieringo 1963-2007

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 56:14


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    Sci-Fi Comics And Rock and Roll From Joe Satriani

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 52:18


    From 2022 Joe Satriani one of the premiere guitarists in music is a life long SciFi fan and and creator who high minded sci-fi concepts in his songs.His 1987 Iconic Album Surfing With The Alien featured the Silver Surfer on its cover. His new Album is The Elephants Of Mars, and his new Sci-Fi comic is Crystal Planet from Titan BooksThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Sci Fi and Crime From Max Allan Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 93:21


    Max talks about his book with Dave Thomas from Neo Text. The Sci-Fi Crime novel The Many Lives Of Jimmy Leighton,plus creating novels series, looks back at Ms Tree and much moreThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Bob Greenberger Chronicles DC's 100 Greatest Hero Moments

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 99:21


    Writer Editor and Pop Culture Historian Bob Greenberger has begun a series of Comic Book Histories for DC. The first is The 100 greatest moments of The Justice League ,The 2nd is the 100 greatest moments of DC Heroines. These are great histories that not only give you the reasons why these are the great moments but also loads of comic book scenes in full that feature the best momentsWe also talk about his work on magazines such as Starlog and Comics Scene , his time at The Weekly World News and his thoughts on Star Trek.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Aw Yeah Podcast With The Original Cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 137:15


    Terrificon Stories from Artie Franco and YokoThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

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    Substack and Comics With The Kill Your Darlings Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 65:21


    Bob Quinn Griffin Sheridan and Ethan Parker talk about their new Image Book, out in SeptemberThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Trek Watch Strange New Worlds Se 2 eps 8 & 9 Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 106:03


    Hey kid, do you like Musicals? Sure, but not on my Trek shows plaese ? Don't worry some hists liked it.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    A Tom King Spotlight

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 54:35


    A truncated Live Version Of The King's Speech at Terrificon 23This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Dreadstar And Marvel Cosmic Memories With Jim Starlin And Jamie Jameson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 56:04


    Jim and Jaimie have massive plans to expand the Dreadstar mythos with new volumes of graphic novels.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

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    Tales Of The X Office With Claremont and The Simonsons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 62:28


    I'm a fly on the wall, while Chris Claremont and Louise Simonson relive X-Men Memories in front of a live Terrificon Audience . Walt Simonson also makes a cameo with a story.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Anti Heroes With Palmiotti Levitz Kupperberg and Potts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 65:16


    Fromm Terrificon '23 . A fantastic discussion about the role of anti heroes in comics film and TV. With Jimmy Palmiotti Paul Levitz Paul Kupperberg and Carl Potts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

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    Adventures With Megos and Art Baltazar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 61:15


    Full Metal Artie. Just Art Baltazar Unboxing 2 Megos and discussesing his love for the classic action figures. From Terrificon 2023This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

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    How To Podcast 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 63:05


    From Terrificon 2023. This is a podcast panel with me, Joe Stuber Kyle Williamson, and Matt HerringThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Shawn Martinborough Talks Batman Marvel Milestone and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 73:17


    Svengoolie Previews His New Comic Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 67:14


    The METV Horror Host previews his new comic published by Frank Miller PresentsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

    Jesse Blaze Snider Holy Rock War King Of Kings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 87:14


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    Mike Hawthorne Draws The Batman DD and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 72:58


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