Podcasts about Barbarian

We welcome back our good friend William Tramp aka This Effin' GM, this time to discuss PIRATES, the scallywags of the sea! Why? Well, aside from pirates being awesome, William has a PIRATE BORG adventure zine they are currently crowdfunding. We discuss it -- THESE BLOODY SAILS -- as well as the history of pirates in the Forgotten Realms this week. BACK THESE BLOODY SAILS ON KICKSTARTER NOW! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS, out now! Order Lore TA Shaun's Solomon Kane novel, SUFFER THE WITCH, out now! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com  ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab your flippers, punts!!! Jason Ford and I navigate rivers as we discuss the fifth episode of the classic cartoon. River pirates, old Moks, sexy Moks, large wasps and giant lobsters! Can Ookla’s might, Thundarr’s questions and Ariel’s magik get us through this one?!? Join us once again as we...

Weekly Comic Reviews: DC DC K.O.: Boss Battle 1 by Jeremy Adams, Ronan Cliquet, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Kieran McKeown, Pablo Collar, Hi-Fi DC x AEW 1 by Steve Orlando, Travis Mercer, Andrew Dalhouse Superman: Chains of Love 1 by Leah Williams, Ig Guara, Fabi Marques Dan Slott, Rosi Kampe, Trish Mulvihill Marvel Godzilla Infinity Roar 1 by Gerry Duggan, Ig Guara, Javier Garron, Jesus Aburtov Magik and Colossus 1 by Ashley Allen, German Peralta, Arthur Hesli Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four 1 by Josh Trujillo, Andrea Di Vito, Erick Arciniega Storm: Earth's Mightiest Mutant 1 by Murewa Ayodele, Federica Mancin, Java Tartaglia Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Symbie 2 by Jacob Chabot Dark Horse Knight City 1 by Matt Kindt, David Lapham, Sophia Hilmes Dynamite Archie x Army Of Darkness 1 by Erik Burnham, Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Ellie Wright Supernatural Valentine's Day Special 2026 by Preeti Chhibber, Pasquale Qualano, Arancia Studio Thundarr the Barbarian 1 by Jason Aaron, Kewber Baal, Jorge Sutil ThunderCats: Lost in Time by Ed Brisson, Vincenzo Federici, Alessandro Miracolo, Chris Campana, Gerardo Gambone, Ellie Wright Image D'Orc 1 by Brett Bean, Jean-Francois Beaulieu Oni Autumn Kingdom: The Wraithbound Queen 1 by Cullen Bunn, Christopher Mitten, Francesco Segala, Sabrina Del Grosso OGN Countdown Everybody by Jim Benton Startup Squad: One for the Dogs by Brian Weisfeld, Bonnie Bader, Nadia Hsieh LEGO Ninjago: Strike of the Serpentine by Cameron Chittock, Will Morris, Sara Antonellini Supergirl's Zoo-Per Heroes Vol 1: Krypto's Big Break by Rob Justus Lost in the Future Vol 3: Save the Planet by Damian Campanario, Alex Fuentes Going Under by Lauren Zside, H.E. Caldwell, Kelly Skovron, Nel Robinson Pi-Rats Vol 1: Set Sail For Adventure by Alexis Vivallo, Fernando Munoz I Survived Vol 13: The California Wildfires, 2018 by Lauren Tarshis, Georgie Ball, Cassie Anderson Action Cat and Adventure Bug Vol 1: Let's Do This! by Art and Franco Snowlands Vol 1: Blood Moon by Morr Meroz, Collin Fogel Space Chasers Vol 2: To The Moon by Joe Caramagna, Leland Melvin, Alison Acton Kid Flash: Going Rogue by Steve Foxe, Jerry Gaylord HILO Presents Vol 1: The Mighty by Judd Winick Camp Monster by Kate Messner, Falynn Koch Lovely Recipe by Myra Rose Nino Steam by Shaenon Garrity, Emily Holden Additional Reviews: I Am Their Silence graphic novel But I'm a Cheerleader A Knock At the Cabin Starfleet Academy ep5 Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ep3 New Helluva Boss short Muppet Show News: Imperial Guardians to be 5 issue miniseries, new Disney CEO, Man on the Inside renewed, Chiwetel Ejiofor playing lead in Flanagan's Exorcist, DSTLRY troubles, Balder's Gate 3 adaptation in the works, new Alex Ross OGN, IDW woes, Flanagan remaking The Mist, Matt Braly and Rebecca Sugar's movie not moving forward Trailers: The Dinosaurs, Rooster, Supergirl, Minions and Monsters, Mandalorian and Grogu, Super Mario Galaxy Comics Countdown (04 Feb 2026): Nice House By the Sea 7 by James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire Department of Truth 35 by James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds Absolute Superman 16 by Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra Absolute Green Lantern 11 by Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay Event Horizon: Dark Descent 5 by Christian Ward, Tristan Jones, Pip Martin Knight City 1 by Matt Kindt, David Lapham, Sophia Hilmes Space Scouts 3 by Matt Kindt, David Rubin Wynd: The Power of the Blood 7 by James Tynion IV, Michael Dialynas DC K.O.: Knightfight 4 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Triona Farrell Batman 6 by Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey

We welcome back our good friend William Tramp aka This Effin' GM, this time to discuss PIRATES, the scallywags of the sea! Why? Well, aside from pirates being awesome, William has a PIRATE BORG adventure zine they are currently crowdfunding. We discuss it -- THESE BLOODY SAILS -- as well as the history of pirates in the Forgotten Realms this week. BACK THESE BLOODY SAILS ON KICKSTARTER NOW! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS, out now! Order Lore TA Shaun's Solomon Kane novel, SUFFER THE WITCH, out now! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com  ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Funnybooks, the boys chat the all new Jason Aaron Thundarr the Barbarian book, revisit Absolute Superman after a brief hiatus, and get all up in some Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four Wonder Man / Starfleet Academy Update Absolute Superman #16 Thundarr the Barbarian #1 Nova: Centurion #4 Planet of The Apes vs. Fantastic Four #1 Event Horizon: Dark Descent #5 A second new Funnybooks episode arrives later this week!

In this week's episode, we take a look at five Instagram tips for writers, and we also discuss recent Facebook ad changes. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Ghost Night series at my Payhip store: CAINA25 The coupon code is valid through February 23, 2026. So if you need a new ebook this winter, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 290 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is February 13th, 2026, and today we're looking at five tips for Instagram marketing for writers. We will also have Coupon of the Week and an update on my current writing and publishing projects.   So let's first start with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Ghost Night series at my Payhip store, and that code is CAINA25. The coupon code is valid through February the 23rd, 2026 so if you need a new ebook for this winter, we've got you covered.   And now on my current writing and publishing projects. I'm currently 91,000 words into Cloak of Summoning, which will be the 14th book in my Cloak Mage urban fantasy series. I am hoping to finish the rough draft in the coming week, and then it's going to need a fair bit of editing because I've decided to change things and move things around to improve it. So if all goes well, I hope that book will be out in the first week of March, assuming nothing comes up before then.   I am also 8,000 words into Blade of Wraiths, which will be the fourth book in my Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series, and I am hoping that will be out in April, if all goes well.   In audiobook news, Blade of Storms is completely finished and I believe as of right now you can buy it at my Payhip store, Kobo, and Google Play, and it is currently working its way through processing at all the other audiobook stores. Hollis McCarthy has finished recording Cloak of Titans, which is the 11th book in the Cloak Mage urban fantasy series, and if all goes well, my proofer should be able to listen to it this week and then hopefully the audiobook will be available to you sometime in March. So that's where I'm at with my current writing and publishing and audiobook projects.   00:01:51 Thoughts on Facebook Ads   Before we get to our main topic, I want to have a brief digression into another part of the Meta empire, specifically Facebook ads and my recent experiences therein. I've mentioned before that I stopped using Facebook ads in October since the Advantage Plus system, which is their AI targeting system, was giving me headaches.   For a brief summary of my experience with Facebook ads. I started using them in 2019, did really well with them in 2020, then Facebook randomly started banning accounts during this craziness of summer 2020. I got my account reinstated, used them less frequently more and more until October of 2025 when I stopped using them altogether because Advantage Plus made targeting so hard. Since then, I've relied mostly on Amazon ads and BookBub ads to good results. However, I've also read various blog posts from people who have been struggling with the Advantage Plus system as well, and they've been investigating it thoroughly as internet marketers tend to do, and they've uncovered something interesting that isn't mentioned at all in Facebook's documentation about the new changes, specifically that Advantage Plus uses the text content of your ad to target it.   Under the old system, it didn't work that way at all. You would select interests that match your ad, usually popular authors in the fantasy genre (like J.R.R Tolkien, Robert E. Howard, George R.R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, and so forth) and then you wrote the text of the ad and supplied an image, which was usually called a creative. The creative was like 80% of a successful Facebook ad. You just needed a good picture, more or less. The Advantage Plus system by contrast targets according to the text in the ad. So while you still need a good creative, you need to be precise in the ad text. So for example, you need to write something like this: "Fans of The Lord of the Rings, Conan the Barbarian, Mistborn, and Game of Thrones will love this free epic fantasy available for Kindle readers." Now, I found the arguments in these blog posts persuasive, so I decided to give it a try. The results are on the better side of okay-ish, I will admit. I didn't lose any money and did make a bit of money. The results were definitely better than I expected, though the ad using Advantage Plus typically only has a shelf life of six to 10 days before it stops working. That said, the old system was still better because the interests were more granular and I could assign them more precisely. I used to be able to advertise Frostborn, Cloak Mage, The Ghosts, and Demonsouled all at the same time because I could target the ads so precisely and granularly. There's absolutely no way I could do that now because the Advantage Plus system is a black box. It basically boils down to "trust us, the AI will figure it out" when it very obviously can't.   So for the moment I will have one Facebook ad in the rotation until Meta changes something and everything breaks. There's no way I'll run as many Facebook ads as I did in 2020, when sometimes I had eight different Facebook ads going at once. Apparently in the last three years, Meta spent around 130 billion on AI, give or take, and what they got for that money is an ad targeting system that frequently doesn't work, and when it does work, doesn't work as well as the old system did. Spending unfathomable sums of money to replace a system that worked pretty well with one that intermittently doesn't work, and then when it does function, doesn't work as well as the previous system seems to be a pretty good summary of the "AI revolution" so far.   00:05:05 Main Topic: 5 Tips for Instagram Marketing for Indie Authors     Now onto our main topic this week, five tips for Instagram marketing for indie authors. Because I'm looking for new alternatives to Facebook ads for reasons I just discussed, I have just started using Instagram as part of my marketing strategy, and many indie authors, especially in the romance genre, have reported a lot of success marketing through Instagram so I wanted to learn more about it and share what I learned. In today's episode, I'm going to focus on marketing through your author account, not paid Instagram ads, which could be a separate podcast topic in the future. Here are five tips that might help you with running an author Instagram account.   #1: Find a strategy beyond book promotion. Like any other form of social media, if all you post is promotion for your books, it'll be hard to gain a following. Before you start posting regularly, you'll have to think about what else you have to offer your audience. Even if you want to keep your posts exclusive to writing, there are other types of posts you can make, like behind the scenes peeks, extra facts about a character, or using the poll/question feature to engage with your followers about the books. Follow other author accounts from writers in your genre to learn about their successes and how they engage with their followers. That said, a warning with that, spending a lot of time looking at posts from engaging with other authors creates a closed loop and doesn't further your goal of getting your books into the hands of your readers. Looking at other author accounts and engaging with them definitely falls into the category of what I've called writing adjacent activities that can easily give you the illusion of progress but not actual progress that I've talked about on this podcast before. Ideally, you should spend most of your time on Instagram with readers, not other authors.   It's also important to find the balance between providing personal content to make readers feel more connected to you and having it drift too far into being a personal account. Most of us have seen author accounts and social media accounts that post far too personal of relationship details or various long types of rants on various topics that I find it hard to believe help sell any books. The balance will be different for everyone, but always keep in mind that your primary goal on your author accounts is to be a space for your brand as an author. In that same vein, posting negative reviews of other books or negative comments about other writers is not a smart idea in the long run. At best, it looks like you're attacking someone else to make yourself look better, and at worst, you can end up as part of one of the many Bookstagram dramas that crop up with predictable and tedious frequency and in the process, you may make yourself some enemies for life. Nobody wants that.   Spamming your books by promoting them in other author's accounts, comments sections, or worse, DMing them is considered bad form and not even remotely effective in the long run.     #2: Your space, your rules. Don't be shy about blocking people or deleting comments, especially from spam accounts. Remember that it's your space, not theirs. The flip side of that is turning off comments altogether will limit your reach on Instagram. Although engagement with other accounts matters on Instagram, not every single comment or DM needs a reply, and it would be a waste of precious writing time to even try. Many authors find a compromise in liking non-spammy, well-intentioned comments instead of replying to each one. Although it's important to post regularly, putting out a public schedule for what you'll post is an invitation for people to get upset when you miss a day.     #3: Captions matter. Although Instagram is about images and video, substantial captions are important for helping people to find your content. The algorithm rewards decent size but not overly long captions with good hashtags, even if people don't read them. The more specific you make your hashtags, the more effective they will be. Broad ones like "writing" and "author" won't be as effective as "Arthurian Fantasy" or "Enemies to Lovers Historical Romance." There are also a lot of genre specific abbreviations, especially in romance such as "HEA" (which stands for happily ever after) or the pepper emoji to suggest that the romance is a spicy one (which is a euphemism for saying that it gets explicit). Take the time to learn these by following other authors or accounts in your genre because it'll help others find your posts.   #4: Try Instagram Reels. The algorithm for Instagram Reels (the short videos on Instagram) rewards interaction more than videos on TikTok. So it's best to watch videos in your genre, post regularly, and expect that you won't get a lot of views starting out or the views might come much later after the initial post than they would on TikTok. Some authors report that it took months of regular posting before they saw success, or that videos would take off weeks after posting. So keep on posting consistently, even if you're not seeing a lot of followers and engagement at first. Some authors use Reels for off topic things like memes and lighthearted content so their posts remain completely about their writing. Pick a strategy of things you can consistently post Reels about two to three times per week because the algorithm rewards frequent posting of Reels.   #5: Don't pay influencers or accounts to promote your content. If someone approaches you to pay for reviews or promotion, it is 99.9% likely that it is a scam. Delete and move on. When in doubt, assume it is a scam. Even if that person or account who wants to be paid to promote you is magically legitimate (which is, as I mentioned, very unlikely) the Bookstagram community is very savvy and distrustful of paid reviews. It's not good strategy. Real reviews from real, unpaid people take time, but the results are far more effective. You could try a raffle giveaway of your book to get reviews instead of paying an influencer or offering a special Smashwords coupon code just on your Instagram account.   Above all, Instagram will work if you're authentic, post regularly, and are patient in building up a following. Taking shortcuts like buying followers or spamming other accounts is not an effective strategy. Like so many things, there isn't a magic pill that substitutes for hard work over time, which if there was an overwhelming theme of this podcast over the last 290 episodes, I think that hard work over time is probably the lesson we want to take away here. So that's it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.

THE SAGA OF THE GROG & GRYPHON Episode 3 – Of Wight and Dark Might An army of beasts and brutal soldiers is gathering strength. In the tavern, danger is bringing a strange group of comrades together. Whilst in the corrupted hall of the Magi, Zagrathea enacts a terrible revenge upon her old mentor Algarnoir. CAST: Fiona Conn as Acetegan, The Mage of Wight John Dane as DeV'ralto Gina Hollweg as Arullia Swordcleaver- Amazonian Warrioress Natasha Lathrop as Reyna the Red- Queen of the Pirates Mark Kalita as the Lycanna Changeling: Bane Renbourne Paul Mannering as Olaff Houndsmaw and Relga Rob Northrup as the Goblin: Murrai Bill Hollweg as Garulk the Barbarian, servants, villagers, Urkbrow, Cordo, Ular, and the werewolves BROKENSEA AUDIO Written/produced by Bill Hollweg

The World of Eora is a news & lore podcast about the fantasy setting created by Obsidian Entertainment for their cRPG series, Pillars of Eternity, and their action RPG: Avowed.This week's (delayed) episode was *supposed* to be about the Barbarian class and their rich history, etc etc. However it turned into a look at how emotions can affect the soul, and what that means for the world at large. This episode is more of a "questions rather than answers" kind of episode, but fret not - there is still some lore that we can sink our teeth into.worldofeora@gmail.com@worldofeorako-fi.com/worldofeora

Solar Idealism has all of the features of a religion and serves the purposes of a religion, depending on your definition. In this video C.B. Robertson and I will hash out what makes a religion, our argument for why Solar Idealism is, in fact, a religion, and also why we say The Order of Fire is "religious, but not spiritual."SOLAR CULTURE FOR MEN OF THE FUTURE

As we celebrate Valentine's Day, we look to the goddess of love for all things romantic! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS, out now! Order Lore TA Shaun's upcoming Solomon Kane novel! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com  ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we celebrate Valentine's Day, we look to the goddess of love for all things romantic! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS, out now! Order Lore TA Shaun's upcoming Solomon Kane novel! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com  ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Comics Reviews 2/4/26 – 2/11/26! In this episode, Jason Aaron takes on the legendary Thundarr the Barbarian and Deniz Camp launches a new zombie epic, Bleeding Hearts, marking the long-awaited return of the Vertigo Comics imprint at DC! Meanwhile at Marvel, X-Men: Shadows of Tomorrow kicks into high gear as Storm gets an “Earth's […] The post New Comics Reviews 2/4 – 2/11 | Thundarr the Barbarian, Wade Wilson: Deadpool, Storm, Cyclops, Bleeding Hearts & MORE! | Episode #804 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Jeff, Roman, and the forever-known-as-Django man have entered the cradle of nerd civilization once more, laden with last week's comic books to discuss! Huge battles, retro art, more Juan Ferreyra... can't get enough gorgeous storytelling!0:06:08 - Absolute Issue Reprints0:09:40 - Well Welcome Wellmer!0:15:13 - DC K.O.: Boss Battle #10:22:32 - Question from Nate!0:25:00 - DC K.O.: Knight Fight #40:31:55 - Thundarr the Barbarian #10:34:50 - Knight City #10:40:22 - Absolute Superman #110:46:19 - Ultimate Endgame #20:51:25 - Ultimate Wolverine #140:52:51 - Amazing Spider-Man #210:56:00 - Batman #2SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we're going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We'll still be here!And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts.Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!Cover art by Michael ChoVisit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!Comics Place Book Club - second Thursday of every month. Check the shop for details!

In this episode, we welcome Zach Kuperstein, cinematographer of films such as Barbarian, Woman of the Hour, Don't Move, The Eyes of My Mother, and Buddy, that just premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. In our chat, Zach shares on his early days, filmmaking education, career path, and about the making of Barbarian and Woman of the Hour. He also talks about his approach for shooting each film, camera technology choices, as well as many insights for younger filmmakers today. The Making Of is presented by AJA:From cinema to proAV: gaining a competitive edge with streaming knowledgeThe worlds of cinema production and proAV are converging. Cinema-grade equipment is making its way into more stadiums, houses of worship, and concert venues. Because of this, professionals that understand the tools and disciplines powering both will stand out. Get ahead of the curve with the latest streaming insights and gear from AJA.Imax Closes Out 2025 With $1.28 Billion At Global Box Office, Up 40% And Its Best Year EverImax ended 2025 with a record $1.28 billion grossed worldwide, the best year it's ever had. The slate grew overall and local language films busted out with two of its top five films for the year — Ne Zha 2 ($167 million) and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle ($95.9 million) — coming from beyond Hollywood.Read more hereNow with Massive 8TB Capacity—Thunderbolt 5 SpeedThe OWC Envoy Pro Ultra now comes in a new 8TB capacity, pairing enormous space with next‑generation Thunderbolt 5 performance. With real‑world speeds over 6000 MB/s and a rugged, bus‑powered design, it's perfect for 4K/8K workflows, on‑location shoots, and fast media offloads. High‑speed, high‑capacity, and ready for serious creative work.Browse hereIntroducing the LiveU Solo PRO:Deliver an outstanding live video experience with the LiveU Solo PRO. Designed for creators and professionals alike, the Solo PRO video encoder provides one-touch, wireless live streaming directly from your camera to popular online platforms and any web destination. Stream with confidence using bonded 4G/5G connectivity and enjoy superior reliability and image quality up to 4K resolution. To learn more, contact Videoguys at 800-323-2325. Browse hereDonate to Help The Digital Cinema Society Survive:DCS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to keeping filmmakers current on motion picture technology is currently in dire financial straights. We are trying to make the best of a tough situation and asking those who can afford it to help keep us afloat.Please consider donating to DCS herePodcast Rewind:Feb. 2026 - Ep. 117.Feature your products or services in this newsletter and reach 250K film and TV industry professionals. To activate a sponsorship, contact mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

Angélique Roché's upcoming graphic novel First Freedom arrives February 10 and tells the powerful story of Dr. Opal Lee and the decades-long fight to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday. Ahead of our full written feature next week, we're sharing something special.It's a candid, wide-ranging conversation that explores the creative and emotional core of First Freedom, offering early insight into the themes, challenges, and storytelling choices behind one of the year's most meaningful graphic novels.Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS'Spider-Man/Superman' #1 expands with shock creative reveals and legendary backup storiesNew 10-part 'Doomquest' announced with Dr. Doom reshaping historyMarvel just revealed Doom's ultimate weapon — and it sparks Armageddon in May 2026Spider-Man teams with celebrity chef José Andrés in Marvel's wildest food-fueled crossover yetDC launches massive Absolute Universe reprint wave as demand continues to surgeKelly Thompson reveals Absolute Suicide Squad designs and new villain detailsDynamite releases 'ThunderCats X SilverHawks' checklist and character designsOni Press levels up with major Penguin Random House deal ahead of big 2026 launchesJason Pearson's legendary 'Body Bags' returns in massive Artist's Edition fans won't want to missOur Top Books of the Week:Dave:Uncanny X-Men (2024) #23 (Gail Simone, David Marquez)The Nice House by the Sea (2024) #7 (James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno)Chris:​​Knight City #1 (Matt Kindt, David Lapham)Thundarr the Barbarian #1 (Jason Aaron, Kewber Baal)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: Knight City #1 (Matt Kindt, David Lapham) EMAILED!Dave: Wolverine #15 (Saladin Ahmed, Mike Henderson)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Jar Jar #1 (For Real)Dave: Barbarian Behind Bars #1 (Elliott Kalan  Andrea Mutti)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Black Cat #7 (Adam Hughes Virgin Cover)Chris: Marc Spector: Moon Knight #1 (Baldemar Rivas Variant)Interview: Angelique Roche Interview (First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth out February 10This is the first-ever graphic novel dedicated to the history and origin of Juneteenth. When you first realized the scope of that responsibility, what felt most important to get right from the very beginning?You've spent years helping elevate underrepresented voices through Marvel's Voices—both the podcast and the comics—creating space for creators to tell stories that might otherwise be sidelined. How did that experience inform the way you approached First Freedom, especially when it came to deciding whose voices and perspectives needed to be centered?The book spans nearly 160 years of history, yet remains deeply personal. How did you decide when to zoom out to the larger historical context and when to stay tightly focused on Dr. Opal Lee's lived experience?There are moments in First Freedom where the art (Alvin Epps, Bex Glendining, and Millicent Monroe) carries the emotional weight as much as the words. Was there a scene where seeing the visuals for the first time changed or deepened how you felt about the story? P.S. I loved how your team used the mirror in the opening scene.You worked directly with Dr. Opal Lee and her granddaughter, Dione Sims, including extensive in-person interviews. What surprised you most about Dr. Lee once you spent real time with her beyond the public image?This book arrives during Black History Month and as part of a yearlong celebration of Dr. Lee's 100th year—but it also makes clear that the fight for freedom and recognition is ongoing. What do you hope readers, especially younger readers, take away from that tension?You've said this book is about much more than Juneteenth as a holiday—it's about everyday acts of activism and becoming, as you put it, a “committee of one.” How do you hope this story reframes what activism can look like?As a journalist, producer, and author, you've told many real-world stories across different media. What did the graphic novel format allow you to do emotionally or narratively that other formats wouldn't?

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In this long-awaited episode of The Skeptical Shaman podcast, host Rachel White (of TOTEM Readings) chats with Clay Martin, Priest of the Path of the Barbarian Spirit and author of three incredible books including: Barbarian Spirit, Prairie Fire, and Wrath of the Wendigo. Clay has taken an unusual-- but very shamanic-- road to becoming a full-time Woo Woo practitioner. He had a long and illustrious military career in active duty, having served as an infantryman, Scout Sniper, and Reconnaissance Marine and, after transitioning to the Army, he joined the 19th Special Forces Group before returning to active duty with the 3rd Special Forces Group. ​In 2013, Clay was medically retired, and what followed was a difficult spiral into chaos. But, in 2022, Clay underwent transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy for traumatic brain injury. Six months later, he had his first psilocybin experience. Clay now calls psilocybin "the Sacrament", and believe that true healing begins at the spiritual level. Since his use of the Sacrament, he has encountered Norse gods, channeled visions of the future, and dedicated himself to a life of healing service to other wounded warriors. He is also now an active, working priest in his pagan church, reconnecting military veterans to the old gods and the old ways. Clay upends everything The Business of Woo tells you a New Age practitioner looks, sounds, and acts like. This episode kicks off our dude-only season of the podcast for precisely this reason: men are often underrepresented and underserved by the Business of Woo, often feeling alienated and "uninvited" to this space. The result? We all suffer from the monopoly of enshittified sameness.Clay, and others like him, are challenging this paradigm. And we here at TOTEM and The Skeptical Shaman podcast sure are happy about it.LINKS:Rachel's Website: https://www.totemreadings.comTOTEM Readings Substack: https://totemrach.substack.comRachel's Other Links: https://linktr.ee/totemrachPlease support the Sponsors of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast:TOTEM + PUCK HCKY Merch Drop: https://puckhcky.com/collections/totemThe TOTEM Flower Essence Deck: https://a.co/d/gw16LsGThe TOTEM Flower Essences: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TotemReadingsATXTOTEM Spiritual Transformation Coaching: https://www.totemreadings.com/coachingTOTEM Business of Woo Mentoring: https://www.totemreadings.com/business-of-wooClay's Links:Website: https://www.barbarianspirit.com/IG: https://www.barbarianspirit.com/Please note: The views and opinions expressed on The Skeptical Shaman do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, protected class, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. And remember: sticks and stones may break our bones, but words—or discussions of religious or spiritual topics-- will never hurt us.

Per listener's request, we cover MANSHOON! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS, out now! Order Lore TA Shaun's upcoming Solomon Kane novel! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com  ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Per listener's request, we cover MANSHOON! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS, out now! Order Lore TA Shaun's upcoming Solomon Kane novel! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com  ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MEET THE CREEPER!! Jeepers Creepers Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 The Scream Queens are BACK to take on the CREEPER as they give their Jeepers Creepers reaction, recap, commentary, breakdown, analysis, & spoiler review!! Roxy Striar & Tara Erickson react to Jeepers Creepers (2001), the cult-favorite horror film that blends road-trip dread with creature-feature terror and became a staple of early-2000s genre cinema. The movie follows a seemingly ordinary drive through rural America that turns into a relentless fight for survival against something far more sinister than expected. Justin Long (Dodgeball, Barbarian) stars as Darry Jenner, a college student whose curiosity proves dangerously costly after he and his sister witness a disturbing roadside discovery. Gina Philips (Final Destination 2, Ally McBeal) plays Trish Jenner, whose instincts and determination drive much of the film's escalating tension as the siblings realize they're being hunted. Their nightmare intensifies with the reveal of The Creeper (Jonathan Breck – Spider-Man 2, Star Trek: Voyager), an ancient, winged predator that awakens every 23 years to feed—turning the open road into a claustrophobic trap. The film is packed with iconic horror moments, including the unsettling church pipe discovery, the nerve-shredding highway pursuit, the shocking police station massacre, and the bleak, unforgettable ending that cemented the movie's reputation for cruelty and suspense. We break down the scares, performances, creature mythology, and why Jeepers Creepers still sparks discussion as one of the most memorably grim horror films of its era. Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbarian Bay è il primo gioco in Kickstarter degli amici di Nigredo Press, scritto da Jack Gentile che avete visto tante volte dietro ai nostri microfoni, specialmente con Quattro Contro Il Sistema.Barbarian Bay è un ttrpg Sword & Sorcery che usa lo stesso sistema di Cthulhu Bay (sempre di Jack) per raccontare storia a metà tra Conan il Barbaro e Elric di Melnibonè, con alcune incursioni più light in linea con Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser.Lo trovi già su Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/33401618/barbarian-bayTutti i nostri contenuti sono gratuiti e disponibili pubblicamente, rilasciati sotto licenza Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0: puoi distribuirli, manipolarli, copiarli quanto vuoi, e se hai dubbi su quali siano i limiti entro cui farlo puoi scriverci su Discord, dove saremo felice di risponderti.Un'ultima cosa: Quello che noi mettiamo in scena non è scriptato e giochiamo live, così come ci viene. Questo non vuol dire che sia l'unico modo o il modo giusto di giocare: se giochi in maniera diversa non è certo un problema, anzi, stai arricchendo il mondo!Fumble fa parte di Fumblecast, un network indipendente di podcast che parlano di giochi. Puoi scoprire di più sul nostro sito  

Garth Ennis has never been interested in playing it safe, and this conversation is a perfect snapshot of why his work still cuts deeper than just about anyone in comics. We dig into Babs from Ahoy Comics, his savage sword-and-sorcery riff that weaponizes absurdity, blood, and pitch-black humor to skewer genre clichés while still delivering the kind of brutal action Ennis fans crave. It's funny, ferocious, and very deliberately unserious, until it suddenly isn't.From there, we shift gears into war stories, both old and new. Ennis talks about his long-running love affair with Johnny Red, the WWI and WWII aerial combat hero he's revived through graphic novels with a historian's respect and a storyteller's bite. We also break down Battle Action, the modern revival of the classic British war anthology, and why those stripped-down, morally thorny combat tales still matter.Finally, Garth looks ahead to what's coming next, teasing new projects and directions slated for 2026, proof that he's nowhere near done challenging readers, genres, or expectations.

on this episode me and my guest Sam had a super fun chat about Barbarian from 2022.this was the now excitingly talked about horror director of the moment Zach Creggers first venture into horror before he brought out his very popular movie Weaponsbut barbarian is the one we want to talk about because its brilliant and has alot of layers and moments and character decisions for us to chat about and we did just thatbe sure to listen to the end for Sams first horror movie memory and please go check out everything Sam does on the below linkshttps://linktr.ee/HorrorHalloweenAndHome?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=37825db7-861e-4205-ac6d-e8d9d5076423https://www.instagram.com/sam.munster?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==and if you are somebody that prefers to watch video versions of podcasts rather than listening, then you can click the below link to go to our YouTube channel to watch this episode and so many more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@theletstalkhorrorchannel?si=TGME1PTgfgG0VaL9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and dont forget to check out our patreon for exclusive Lets Talk Horror contenthttps://patreon.com/u90665618?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Today we're talking about bad feedback. This was inspired by Tantz's newspost about the webcomic management site Hivemind two weeks ago that used belittling tactics and bad feedback to break down and control the webcomic artists who were managed by the site. Bad feedback can be extremely harmful to a creator. We're not talking about harsh criticism, we're talking about useless criticism who's only purpose is to make a creator feel bad about their creation. The cover image here is from a picture by me. I had it up on the fantasy art site "Epilogue" back in the day. That site had started out as a cool place to post fantasy art and I had been invited to display my art there in the early 2000s, but by the time I posted that pic it had a weird system in place where they had people reviewing the art before it was allowed to be displayed. I remember that some entitled idiot gave me useless feedback that was something along the lines of "This isn't good enough for this site yet, it needs fixing…" -That's paraphrased. Basically it was pointless, unhelpful gatekeeping on a site that was there for creators, on which I'd been invited to participate with. Creators need to be supported and helped. That doesn't mean telling them extra-positive lies, just as it doesn't mean unhelpful pseudo-criticism It means praising them for what they did right, for the effort and the bravery of creation, and being genuinely helpful with advice and criticism in a way that they can use and be receptive. If you can't do that then learn HOW to. What's the most helpful or unhelpful criticism you have received? This week Gunwallace has given us a great little theme to Through the Window - Flamenco, Latin, fast stepping, toe tapping, heel stomping to this powerful rhythm that wants to get your body up and moving, swaying and spinning on the dance floor, shimmying with your partner, fast and intense! Originally from Quackcast 427, 20th of May, 2017. Topics and shownotes Tantz Feedback newspost - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2026/jan/16/on-feedback/ Featured comic: Gruna the Barbarian - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2026/jan/26/featured-comic-gruna-the-barbarian/ Featured music: Through the Window - - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Through_the_Window/ - by Andore Mordre, rated E. Special thanks to: Gunwallace - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Gunwallace/ Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ VIDEO exclusive! Become a subscriber on the $5 level and up to see our weekly Patreon video and get our advertising perks! - https://www.patreon.com/DrunkDuck Even at $1 you get your name with a link on the front page and a mention in the weekend newsposts! Join us on Discord - https://discordapp.com/invite/7NpJ8GS

Gaius and Germanicus settle over wine to analyze the aftermath of World War II, citing Averell Harriman's 1945 fear that Soviet victory represented a barbarian invasion opening Europe to Asian influence and threatening Westerncivilization's foundations. Germanicus suggests a modern inversion has occurred whereby Europe now experiences reverse colonization by former imperial subjects from Africa and Asia who seek cultural and demographic dominance rather than assimilation into existing European societies. They examine American exceptionalism, noting that while the United States officially denies being an empire, its history of continental expansion, indigenous displacement, and ethnic cleansing mirrors classical imperial behavior under different rhetorical guises. The speakers conclude that contemporary elites remain comfortably insulated from the consequences of these demographic and political shifts in gated communities and exclusive enclaves, while common citizens bear the daily burden of fractured social cohesion and competing identities.1942. CHURCHILL, HARRIMAN, STALIN, MOLOTOV IN MOSCOW.

Mark is joined by Kurt Braunohler (Bob's Burgers, Barbarian, The Big Sick) to talk about his first album, Licensed to Ill (1986). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Greetings to all you console cowboys and razorgirls. Are you ready to join the hosts of The Cromcast and jack into cyberspace? Well then crack open that carton of beer and join us for the first installment in our three part exploration of William Gibson's "Neuromancer"   One Things Luke: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones Joshua: IT by Stephen King Jonathan: Rogues by Patrick Radden Kiefe   Questions? Comments? Curses? Call us at (859) 429-CROM! Did you know that we're on Facebook? We're posting photos on the Instagrams! Or, check us out on Apple Podcasts! (or your podcast player of choice!) Legal Mumbo-Jumbo Our episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 'Tyrant' theme by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Outro: 'NightForce' by Powerglove Music obtained legally; we hope our discussion of this content makes you want to go out and purchase the work! 

We gather the Multiverse Famous Patron Roundtable once again, this time to discuss our predictions for 2026. Hint - ONE already came true! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS, out now! Order Lore TA Shaun's upcoming Solomon Kane novel! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com  ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We gather the Multiverse Famous Patron Roundtable once again, this time to discuss our predictions for 2026. Hint - ONE already came true! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS, out now! Order Lore TA Shaun's upcoming Solomon Kane novel! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com  ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert E. Howard (1906–1936) was an American pulp writer best known as the creator of Conan the Barbarian, a character that helped define the sword-and-sorcery genre. Writing primarily in the 1920s and 1930s, Howard published extensively in pulp magazines like Weird Tales, producing not only fantasy but also horror, historical adventure, and boxing stories with … Continue reading Episode 493: Iconic Pulp Writer Robert E. Howard

We're thrilled to bring you the full, unedited conversation with Gene Luen Yang, the writer currently steering IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles through one of its most emotional and surprising arcs in years.If you've been reading the book, you know the stakes have never been higher. With the shocking reveal of Ujigami's true identity and the return of Splinter casting a long shadow over the Turtles, Gene joins us to unpack the heart of the story and why this arc is really about family, fear, and the consequences of overprotection.Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWSMarvel just took over OREO with the biggest special-edition drop in cookie historyMarvel Solicitations April 2026Marvel revisits its most divisive event with 'Civil War: Unmasked'Marvel celebrates 50 years of the Eternals with a new character—and a Fall Out Boy creatorMarvel brings back 'Ultimates' #1–6 just in time for the Ultimate Universe's explosive finaleDeadpool is taking over April Fool's Day again—and the Marvel Universe might not survive it'Alien: King Killer' drops humanity into its darkest nightmare yetThe Future Foundation returns in 'Fantastic Four' #11DC Comics solicitationsDC hands the keys to MAD, and lets Chip Zdarsky roast the entire universeAfter 35 years, DC restores the lost Swamp Thing epic fans never thought they'd readExclusive: Valiant's April 2026 solicitations signal a bold new era with Valiant BeyondPrime Video orders 'Lore Olympus' adult animated series, from WEBTOON and Jim Henson CompanyFrom 'Mafia III' to Image Comics: William Harms unleashes a haunting new apocalypse with 'White Sky'Cobra goes silent: Skybound brings back G.I. Joe's most iconic storytelling, this time for the villainsA Murder in the middle: 'Neighborhood Watch' turns a gated community into a powder keg'Hello Body Horror' #1 brings the most unsettling stories from BOOM! Studios' 'Hello Darkness'Exclusive: Dark Horse's 'Did You Hear About Mimi Green?' turns cancel culture into surreal horroOur Top Books of the Week:Dave:Assorted Crisis Events (2025) #8 (Deniz Camp, Eric Zawadzki)X-Men Of Apocalypse (2025) #2 (Jeph Loeb, Simone Di Meo)Chris:​​Nights #17 (Wyatt Kennedy, Luigi Formisano) Good As Dead #5 (David and Maria Lapham)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: Nights #17 (Wyatt Kennedy, Luigi Formisano) Dave: Exquisite Corpses #9 (art by Valentine De Landro with story by Tyler Boss)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: Iron Man #1 (Joshua Williamson, Carmen Carnero)Dave: Absolute Wonder Woman #16 (Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Martian Manhunter #8 (Eric Canete Variant)Chris: Conan the Barbarian #28 (Gerardo Zaffino Main Cover)Interview: Gene Luen Yang - TMNT #14 out January 14 1. Issue #13 drops a massive bombshell with Ujigami's true identity being Splinter. When you decided to make him the force hunting the Turtles' enemies, what was the emotional core you wanted readers to feel first — shock, tragedy, or inevitability?2. Ujigami isn't just a villain; he's a moral crisis for the Turtles. Was your goal to make this run less about defeating an enemy and more about redefining what justice means for the team?3. In #14, the brothers split up to protect their former enemies from Splinter. That's such a powerful reversal of classic TMNT dynamics — what does this say about how the Turtles have grown since their early days of black-and-white morality?4. You've written a lot about identity and duality in your career. How did that background influence your approach to Splinter becoming Ujigami — a mentor turning into something almost mythic and terrifying?5. Shinigami's introduction brings in mysticism from the 2012 animated series. What made this moment in your run feel right for folding her into IDW continuity, and how did you retool her to fit the tone of your story?6. Your first two issues lean hard into supernatural elements — ninja mythology, death spirits, and destiny. Was that a conscious pivot from recent TMNT runs that focused more on politics and street-level crime?8. You've said the Turtles work in any genre. With Ujigami and Shinigami, you're clearly leaning into horror and dark fantasy — were there specific myths, folktales, or manga influences that shaped this arc?9. You and Freddie E. Williams II are creating some striking, eerie imagery in these issues. How did your collaboration evolve once you realized this arc would live in such a darker, more mystical space?10. With Ujigami revealed and Shinigami now in play, it feels like the table has finally been set for the larger story you and Freddie have planned. Without giving anything away, what should readers be emotionally bracing for as this arc unfolds — heartbreak, redemption, or something even more unexpected?11. If the Turtles had to explain Ujigami to April in the most “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” way possible — full of bad metaphors and half-accurate summaries — which brother would do the worst job, and what would his explanation sound like?

2025 brought us a lot of horror, only some of which was cinematic, and one of the biggest hits of that year was Zach Cregger's follow-up to 'Barbarian'. But does 'Weapons' hold up to repeat viewings? What makes it so fascinating? Why don't we ever see a reporter in this town that's supposedly so full of media? It's a lot of questions, and lucky for you Half Price Horror has the answers!

We celebrate Drow January with an adventure featuring... well, DROW! From the creator of Shadowdark, we present SHADOWS OF LASTWATCH KEEP! Special thanks to James from Random Encounters Buy Shadows of Lastwatch Keep from The Arcane Library DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS Order Lore TA Shaun's Solomon Kane novel, SUFFER THE WITCH! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com  ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this almost spoiler-free Interview Style, Wes and Iris explore how their significant others influence their movie-watching experiences and critical discussions–like about WEAPONS, BARBARIAN, WHEN EVIL LURKS, and…SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before Conan the Barbarian, Robert E. Howard created Kull the Conqueror, revealed later by Howard to be an ancestor of Conan. Kull, like Conan is a vicious and bloodthirsty barbarian but in some ways is a more contemplative and thoughtful character. In these, the first two Kull stories Howard published, we find Kull dealing with a conspiracy to murder him by a race of shapeshifting lizard people in "The Shadow Kingdom" and we see Kull contemplating his place in the world and even his own reality as he becomes ensnared in the wicked plot of a magician in "The Mirrors of Tuzun Thume". Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link]    

Before Conan the Barbarian, Robert E. Howard created Kull the Conqueror, revealed later by Howard to be an ancestor of Conan. Kull, like Conan is a vicious and bloodthirsty barbarian but in some ways is a more contemplative and thoughtful character. In these, the first two Kull stories Howard published, we find Kull dealing with a conspiracy to murder him by a race of shapeshifting lizard people in "The Shadow Kingdom" and we see Kull contemplating his place in the world and even his own reality as he becomes ensnared in the wicked plot of a magician in "The Mirrors of Tuzun Thume". Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link]    

We continue our traditional lookback at some of the best films of 2025 -- #2025stillalive -- by discussing the galvanizing sophomore feature from Barbarian's Zach Cregger: WEAPONS. Stemming from a premise reminiscent of The Twilight Zone, Weapons weaves a textured and inventive story about secrets and influences. Cregger's skills at keeping his audience on their toes (and occasionally holding their breath) make this film as entertaining as it is thought-provoking and emotionally resonant. It also features some impressive performances from Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Austin Abrams, Alden Ehrenreich, and a truly unforgettable tour de force from Amy Madigan. We're joined by friend of the show, author and professor Brandon Grafius to help us navigate the film's many narrative and thematic twists and turns.Also featuring a Patron-only segment where we're joined by fellow NCFCA critic Lindsey Dunn to discuss STRANGER THINGS, Season 5, Episode 1, this is a hearty and thoughtful conversation that we really hope you'll enjoy.Patron Only Segment: STRANGER THINGS, Season 5, Episode 1 - The Crawl7:35 - WEAPONSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we watched the 1982 sword and sorcery film Conan the Barbarian. Directed by John Milius from a screenplay he co-wrote with Oliver Stone the epic film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Earl Jones, and tells the story of a barbarian warrior named Conan who seeks to avenge his parents’ deaths at the hands of Thulsa Doom, the leader of a snake cult. Come join us!! Website : https://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod

In 1834, Britain sent a man to China almost perfectly unsuited to the job... only to forbid him from actually doing it. William John Napier, naval officer, socialite, & dilettante with no experience in diplomacy, trade, or China, arrived at Canton convinced he was destined to break open the Qing Empire by force of his will alone. But he would not get quite the war he wanted. Nor the recognition he imagined. Nor the vindication he believed history owed him. Which is not to say he got nothing at all... Time Period Covered: January-October, 1834 Major Historical Figures: The Qing Empire: The Daoguang Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Minning) [r. 1820–1850] Lu Kun, Governor-General of Liangguang [1772–1835] The British Empire: King William IV [r. 1830-1837] William John Napier, 9th Baron Napier, Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China [1786-1834] Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston [1784–1865] Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey [1764–1845] Major Sources Cited: Fairbank, John K. Trade and Diplomacy on the China Coast Platt, Stephen R. Imperial Twilight: The Opium War and the End of China's Last Golden Age. Wakeman, Frederic, Jr. “The Canton Trade and the Opium War,” in The Cambridge History of China, Vol. 10. Wakeman, Frederic, Jr. The Fall of Imperial China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE SAGA OF THE GROG & GRYPHON, episode 2: "The Lycanna Cometh". In this installment of Bill Hollweg's clever sword and sorcery series, Reyna the Red – proprietor of the Grog and Gryphon public house, and former Queen of the Pirates, has chanced upon some old friends bearing bad tidings! Among other things, she finds out that the Lycanna werewolf clan are on the move. The Actors in this production were: -Mark Bruzee as Sir Reginald de Mundershire -Fiona Conn as Acetegan, The Mage of Wight -Pamela Dane as Octavia and Maria -John Dane as DeV'ralto -Gina Hollweg as Arullia Swordcleaver- Amazonian Warrioress -Natasha Lathrop as Reyna the Red- Queen of the Pirates -Mark Kalita as the Lycanna Changeling: Bane Renbourne -Paul Mannering as Olaff Houndsmaw and Relga -Rob Northrup as the Goblin: Murrai -Josh Royston as The Duke of Wydenbog and Sir Reginald's Servants -Bill Hollweg as Garulk the Barbarian, servants, villagers, Urkbrow, Cordo, Ular, and the werewolves -And Introducing: -Draven Schoberg (age 6) as Anna -Caira Greenfield (age 5) as Ilyanna

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWSMarvel's Ultimate Universe is ending — April 2026 solicits hints how the epic two-year experiment goes outDoom vs. Ultron in 2099! Marvel unleashes a villain showdown fans didn't see comingFirst details revealed for Marvel and DC's ‘Spider-Man/Superman' crossover out April 2026April 2026 solicits reveal Marvel's ‘Road to Armageddon' for Captain America and WolverineJubilee takes center stage in a powerful new Marvel one-shot celebrating AAPI Heritage MonthX-23 steps out of Wolverine's shadow as Marvel teases deadly new Weapon X threatsMarvel unveils April's massive 2026 X-Men lineup as the Shadows of Tomorrow takes shapeSpider-Man becomes Spider-Carnage — Marvel's 'Death Spiral' ends with a jaw-dropping twistMarvel previews April 2026 Spider-Man chaos as 'Death Spiral' hits its final chaptersNorman Osborn trains the Spider-Verse in Marvel's wild new Spider-Man miniStar Wars brings the original trilogy to Galaxy's Edge in major new Marvel comic storyFrom 'The Conjuring' to comics, Michael Chaves unleashes a dark fantasy epic with 'Corpse Knight'Ghost Machine opens the vault with a massive official guide to its growing universe in April 2026DC turns the world upside down with Kevin Smith's bizarre new origin for 'Bizarro: Year None'DC's Next Level grows again with new ‘Zatanna' and ‘Firestorm' series for 2026DC HAD #1 COMIC STORE MARKET SHARE IN Q4 2025Our Top Books of the Week:Dave:Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #5 (Patrick Horvath)Logan: Black, White & Blood #1 (Various)Alex:​​Uncanny X-Men #22 (Simone, David Marquez)Sai: Dimensional Rivals #1 (Momoko, Iban Coello, Stan Sakai)bStandout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex:  Logan: Black, White & Blood (Larry Hama, Dave Wichter)Dave: DC K.O. #3 and Transformers #28TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Power Fantasy #15 (Kieron Gillen, Caspar Wijngaard)Dave: Captain America #6 (Chip Zdarsky,  Delio Diaz)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Black Panther: Intergalactic #2 (E.M. Gist Cover) and Witchblade #18 (1:25 Jason Alexander Virgin Cover)Alex: Wiccan: Witches' Road #2 (Meghan Hetrick) and I am LEGALLY REQUIRED to also name Travis Moore's  Nightwing #134Interview: Jason Aaron - Thundarr - Out Jan 21, 2026 You've called Thundarr the Barbarian a “fundamental component of your DNA as a writer.” What about that world or those characters spoke to you most deeply as a kid — and how has that stayed with you?This is a property with DNA from comic legends like Jack Kirby, Alex Toth, and Steve Gerber. How do you honor that legacy while still making Thundarr feel like a Jason Aaron story?You've written some of the biggest mythic heroes in comics — Thor, Conan, Avengers. Where does Thundarr fit into that heroic lineage for you?The original cartoon blended post-apocalyptic sci-fi with sorcery and swordplay in a way that was rare even then. How are you capturing that same balance in the comic — and are you updating it for modern readers in any way?You've said this story will reveal Thundarr's origin for the first time. What can fans expect from that reveal, and how did you approach filling in a piece of lore that's been left blank for over 40 years?You're collaborating with artist Kewber Baal, who's got a dynamic and muscular style that fits Thundarr perfectly. What's the creative chemistry been like between you two so far?Classic villains like Gemini and Mindok are returning. Did you treat this like a “greatest hits” of Thundarr adversaries, or did you want to expand their mythology too?Fun/Silly Question: If you had Thundarr's Sunsword for a day, what's the first totally irresponsible thing you'd use it for — and what's the first heroic thing you'd do after? 

It wouldn't be a Drow January without Drizzt! Russell Johnson stops by The Tower once again and this time we are discussing RA Salvatore's novels THE SILENT BLADE and SEA OF SWORDS! Check out Russell on his Discord, his book and short story readings on Spotify, his channel on YouTube as well as his Patreon! DnD Lorecast Discord | DnD Lorecast t-shirts, stickers and more! Order Lore TA Shaun's Alien novel, PERFECT ORGANISMS, out now! Order Lore TA Shaun's Solomon Kane novel! Links: Lore TA Shaun's second novel, The Dissonance, is out NOW Pantheon/PRH! Buy it ANYWHERE books are sold! And pick up Shaun's Conan the Barbarian ebook short story, also available now! The 616 Files - Shaun and Sergio's OTHER nerdy podcast! A deep dive into the 616 Marvel Universe, comic by comic, year by year Fandom University - And yet ANOTHER nerdy podcast! Multi-episodes arcs deep-diving into various nerdy topics *SEASON 1 NOW COMPLETE* Check out all the socials at dndlorecast.com And send us a note! Email us at dndlorecast@gmail.com  ROBOTSRADIO.net - Smart Shows for Interesting People. Explore all the awesome shows on the network. Robots Radio Network Discord: discord.gg/JXKfVhM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Rick discusses Weapons with returning guest, Jason Farr, & first time guest, Justina Starling. We get into them seeing the film at Nitehawk & immediately running through Prospect Park, seeing Barbarian first, non-linear storytelling, Han PoPo & the greatest cinematic foot chase since Point Break & more. We also get into rare moments of positivity in the new year, how it's always funny whenever a woman says "suck my dick", the great performances in the film, pet peeves in improv, going into movies cold & more. Please subscribe, review & give us that 5 star boop!

World renowned comic writer, Jim Zub (Avengers, Conan, Skullkickers), joins the show for a conversation that really covers it all. Jim talks about writing the flagship Conan comic series for Titan Comics, working with rising comic artist Roberto de la Torre, Robert E. Howard's legacy, Dungeons & Dragons, and the power of storytelling, working at Udon with Capcom, and he also shares a heartfelt story about attending GenCon with his brother.Watch the video version of this episode, HERELINKS: Buy Short Box merch like hats & shirts: HEREJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group  We read Fan Mail, send us some! Buy your tickets for Collective Con 2026, Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention: HERE Support the showREACH OUT!

Welcome Cromrades to the first episode of our journey down the Neon Road with William Gibson. Before we hop into 'Neuromancer,' we'll first discuss the short story 'Burning Chrome' in the same-titled collection! Join us on the darkened oil-slick streets, won't you?   One Things Joshua: Fleabag, on Amazon! Luke: The Last Invention, from Mills and Warner on The Longview! Jonathan: Geoff Johns' Green Lantern run!   Questions? Comments? Curses? Call us at (859) 429-CROM! Did you know that we're on Facebook? We're posting photos on the Instagrams! Or, check us out on Apple Podcasts! (or your podcast player of choice!) Legal Mumbo-Jumbo Our episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 'Tyrant' theme by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Outro: 'Run the Jewels' by Run the Jewels. Music obtained legally; we hope our discussion of this content makes you want to go out and purchase the work!   

Today we sit down with acclaimed writer Jason Aaron for a wide-ranging, creator-focused conversation about craft, collaboration, and longevity in comics. Jason reflects on defining runs like Thor, Wolverine and the X-Men, and Absolute Superman, breaking down how he approaches character- and world-building, as well as big stories that still feel personal. He also discusses what continues to drive his storytelling after decades in the industry, from embracing creative risk to refining his process with each new project, before closing with a look at his upcoming 2026 releases, Thundarr the Barbarian and the Bug Wars Special. You can follow Jason on his website jasonaaron.info, on Instagram or X @jasonaaron, or on Bluesky @jason-aaron. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we're discussing Abel Ferrara's BODY SNATCHERS. What happens when the idiosyncratic New York director tries his hand at sci-fi? Listen and find out!This week's staff picks is BARBARIAN.

Welcome to this episode of Monday Night Project, this week we cover WWF Superstars March 9th 1991 where we will see :- The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) vs. John Martin & Pete Sanchez The Mountie (w/Jimmy Hart) vs. Cliff Sheets The Big Boss Man vs. The Brooklyn Brawler Jimmy Snuka vs. ??? Dale Wolfe & Randy Hunter vs. The Heenan Family (Haku & The Barbarian) (w/Bobby Heenan) Follow the show on facebook Memphis Continental Wrestling Cast (facebook.com/memphiscast) Visit our brand new tshirt store at https://www.unforgettablevision.com/roster/old-bakery-productions Check out Heat Stroke ( our look at Sunday Night Heat from back in the day, now available on all good podcast suppliers, just search Heat Stroke Check out Youtube.com/@memphiscast & patreon.com/memphiscast for videos You can watch the show https://www.patreon.com/posts/wwf-superstars-9-144467261?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Guest: Professor Edward J. Watts. Heraclius defeated the Persian Empire only to lose the Middle East to rising Arab forces, devastating Rome's food and financial supplies. Facing famine and new barbarian threats like the Avars, Romans interpreted these disasters as divine punishment, leading to the religious policy of Iconoclasm to appease God.