Podcast appearances and mentions of David Mack

David Mack is in the house! In this episode of Comic Book Pros, hosts Remsy Atassi, Sal Abbinanti, and Rami Atassi discuss the creative journey of artists in the comic book industry, touching on pop culture trends, the impact of AI on content creation, and the challenges faced by independent creators. The episode features an insightful interview with David Mack, who shares his experiences as a creator, his journey into art collecting, and his upcoming exhibition at the Como Comic Art Festival. Key takeaways:The importance of adapting to changes in the creative landscape.David Mack emphasizes starting small in creative projects.AI is reshaping content creation and distribution.Social media platforms have varying impacts on artists.The tradition of art trading among creators is valuable.Navigating the creator economy requires resilience and innovation.Daredevil's new season reflects significant comic story arcs.Independent creators face unique challenges in production.Quality of images on platforms like Blue Sky is notable.David Mack's passion for his work inspires others.

I "The Podcast Mercenary" Christian Joel Ramos review the Marvel and Disney Plus original series Echo based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name created by David Mack & Joe Queseda.

Episode 54 - Murdock and Marvel: 2001 Part 2 The year 2001 has a dark shadow over it, and there are elements of this year that are pretty rough, because as the year closed comic books were trying to make sense of and deal with 9/11 just like the rest of America.  But the start of the year brought a lot of great entertainment and for the first time in years sales held steady (mostly)   This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 2001.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances:  Daredevil #14-26, Daredevil / Spider-Man #1-4, Daredevil: Yellow #1-5, Daredevil: Ninja #2-3, Marvel Knights #7-9 and #11-15, Black Widow #2-3, Spider-Man and Mysterio #1-3, X-Men #109, Big Town #4, Deadpool #52, Black Panther #31, Elektra #1, Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #7-8, 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #1 and 4, Marvel Masterworks: Daredevil #2 and Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor #3.  Writing: David Mack (#14-15), Brian Michael Bendis (#16-19 and #26) Bob Gale (#20-25)  Pencils: Joe Quesada and David Ross (#14), Ross (#15 and #23-25), David Mack (#16-19), Phil Winslade (#20-22), Alex Maleev (#26)  Inks: Mark Morales (#14-15) David Mack and Morales (#15) Mack and Pond Scum (#17) Mack (#18-19), James Hodgkins (#20-22), Hodgkins and Mark Pennington (#23), Pennington (#24-25), Alex Maleev (#26)  After the wrap-up of the Parts of a hole storyline that included a trail of Kingpin before he's eventually blinded by Maya Lopez aka Echo, we get our first story from Brian Michael Bendis with David Mack moving over to art. The 4-book story, Titled Wake Up, is a fantastically told and beautifully brought to page by the creative team. It doesn't really have any action and is really only loosely about Daredevil. Interesting, right? This is, without a doubt, worth spotlighting this week – so we'll talk more about it then.  The other main story we get this year is called Playing to the Camera in which Daredevil is sued by rich philanthropist Samuel Griggs and wants to retain Nelson and Murdock (specifically Matt Murdock) as his lawyer. Matt reluctantly agrees as he knows he wasn't involved with destroying the man's greenhouse and plants and wants to figure out who's behind it. As Daredevil, he hires a lawyer and they have their days in court surrounded by a media circus.   The trial ends with 3 daredevils in the courtroom - Murdock as himself holding a video tape of himself as Daredevil earlier that morning, Peter Parker in a Daredevil costume with the defense attorney and a third Daredevil who crashes a window, admits to the property damage, offers the $50k needed to fix it and then reveals his true identity as Terrance Hillman. Confused? So is Murdock and Nelson. Apparently, Hillman decided on his own to dress up as Daredevil and crash the courtroom. He then used the reveal and announced retirement to swing fame and fortune (and help out the real Daredevil). We also learn that Hillman didn't destroy the property either and that the Ringmaster was behind everything. He was testing his ability to implant false memories in people.   One interesting side note about the first issue of the Playing with Camera storyline. A second story appears in the issue “My Brother's Keeper” written by Stan Lee and Kevin Hall with art by Gene Colan. In the short story, we see Daredevil and Spider-Man during a night out.  We did get one more book in December from Brian Michael Bendis but we'll save that for next year's discussion.  Finally In Daredevil: Yellow we get a 6-book story in which Matt is writing letters to the late Karen Page about the early days of Daredevil and the Nelson and Murdock law firm as a way to find forgiveness for everything that happened between them. The story, by Jeph Loeb, artist Tim Sale and colors by Matt Hollingsworth, is another retailing of the first handful of issues from Daredevil volume 1 that ends with the Purple Man story and Matt finding the forgiveness he needs.    This Week's Spotlight: Daredevil volume 2 #16 May 2001 - #19 August 2001 “Wake Up” Recap Why We Picked This Story Daredevil Rapid Fire Questions The Takeaway Writers are the key. Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES  Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.  The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.  Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.  Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History  DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_English-language_comics  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Marvel_Comics_superhero_debuts  https://comicbookreadingorders.com/marvel/event-timeline/  https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards/past-recipients/past-recipients-1990s/ 

Guest: David Mack Award-winning Star Trek writer David Mack beams aboard to discuss his Star Trek: Picard novel Firewall, which tells the story of how Seven of Nine becomes a Fenris Ranger. More about Firewall: https://davidmack.pro/writing/firewall/ Follow us on Bluesky! Mike: https://bsky.app/profile/miquai.bsky.social David: https://bsky.app/profile/davidmack.bsky.social

Episode 50 - Murdock and Marvel: 1999 Part 2 Last week we closed the curtain on the first volume of Daredevil, and now we are reaching the end of the millennium itself, as comics continue to barrel towards their own version of Y2K.  Sales keep dropping and more publishers leave the field, but signs of life start to show if you look in the right places.  It's 1999, and comics still are not dead.  This is part 2 of the podcast. that will feature the year in Daredevil, the Spotlight story and the Takeaway for 1999.   The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil #3-9, Earth X #0-2 and 5-7, Mutant X #6, Avengers #15-16, Avengers Forever #8, Black Widow #1-3, Spider-Man: Chapter One #9 and 12, Fantastic Four #21 and 23, Uncanny X-Men #370, Wolverine/Punisher: Revelations #3, Deathlok #1, along with Marvel Masterworks: Daredevil #1 and the Avengers 1999 and Contest of Champions graphic novels Writing: Kevin Smith (#1-8), David Mack (#9) Pencils: Joe Quesada (#1-9) Inks: Jimmy Palmiotti (#1-9) The year for Daredevil actually began in November 1998 when the first book of the Guardian Devil storyline hit comic book stores. We briefly touched on what happened during the first two books a couple weeks ago, but with this storyline taking up half the year – we'll be looking at the story in-depth as our spotlight story this week.  After the guardian Devil storyline ended in June 1999, we didn't get another book in the main Daredevil title until December. When we get the start of another multi-book storyline called Parts of a Hole with a new writer in David Mack. We won't go into much detail on this until we look at Daredevil in 2000, but it starts with The Kingpin sends a hitman after a stoolie being questioned by Nelson and Murdock.  This Week's Spotlight: Daredevil volume 2 #1-8 November 1998 – June 1999 “Guardian Devil”  Recap Why We Picked This Story Daredevil Rapid Fire Questions The Takeaway Setting up the foundation to the future. Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES  Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm.  You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/.  The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts.  Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data.  The American Comic Book Chronicles: Published by TwoMorrows, these volumes provide an excellent analysis of American comics through the years.  Because these volumes break down comic history by year and decade they are a great place to get a basic orientation on what is happening across the comic industry at a particular point in time. 

Today we talk about writing and publishing short stories. Have you thought about how writing short fiction might help your creative process? Tune in today to hear these four masters talk craft with Hank. Henry Herz has authored fourteen picture books and edited eight anthologies for Albert Whitman & Co., Blackstone Publishing, and others. His short stories have been published by Weird Tales, Baen Books, Pseudopod, Metastellar, Titan Books, Highlights for Children, and Ladybug magazine. He holds a BS in engineering from Cornell University, an MS in engineering from George Washington University, and an MA in political science from Georgetown University.  Number one New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler is the creator of eighteen novels, six novellas, dozens of short stories, and thousands of podcast episodes. He is an inaugural inductee into the Podcasting Hall of Fame. His podcast fans fervently anticipate their weekly story fix, so much so that they've dubbed themselves “Sigler Junkies” and have downloaded over fifty million episodes. Jonathan Maberry is a New York Times bestselling author, five-time Bram Stoker Award winner, four-time Scribe Award winner, Inkpot Award winner, and comic book writer. His vampire apocalypse book series, V-Wars, became a Netflix original series. He writes horror, science fiction, epic fantasy, thriller, and more. He is the president of the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers and the editor of Weird Tales magazine. David Mack is the award-winning New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty-six novels and numerous short works of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure, including the Star Trek Destiny and Cold Equations trilogies. Mack's writing credits span television (for episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), film, and comic books. He also has worked as a consultant on the animated television series Star Trek: Lower Decks and Star Trek: Prodigy. The International Association of Media Tie-in Writers honored him as a Grandmaster with its Faust Award.

Georgia talks with politics and internet reporter David Mack about whether disgraced politicians are attempting to launder their reputations on Cameo. Plus, Hans finds out what it feels like to answer an unanswerable question about how many cameras there are in the world. Also: the sounds of our collective TikTok Journey.–Become a Never Post member at https://www.neverpo.st/ for access to extended and bonus segments, and our side shows like “Slow Post”, “Posts from the Field” and “Never Watch”–Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voicemailDrop us a voice memo via airtableOr email us at theneverpost at gmail dot comSee what interstitials we need submissions for–Intro LinksFCC -- Carr Welcomes Court Order Invalidating President Biden's Plan to Expand Government Control of the Internet Through Title II RegulationsMSN -- Brendan Carr is officially in charge of the FCCALA -- Net Neutrality: An Intellectual Freedom Issue–Cameo's Reputation MachineFind David:BlueskySlateRolling StoneBuzzfeed–How Many Cameras Are There?Segment Links:Archive.org -- Opening the Era of Outer SpaceUnion of Concerned Scientists -- Satellite DatabaseFAA -- Drones By the NumbersIHS Markit -- Video Surveillance DatasheetAllied Market Research -- Video Surveillance MarketCNET -- Google Maps has now photographed 10 million miles in Street ViewNYC DOT -- Cameras List404 Media -- Researcher Turns Insecure License Plate Cameras Into Open Source Surveillance ToolElectronic Frontier Foundation -- Atlas of SurveillanceInternational Telecommunications Union -- Facts and Figures 2023Business Wire -- Amazon's Ring Remained atop the Video Doorbell Market in 2021Decision Research -- Psychic NumbingDaniel Västfjäll, Paul Slovic, Marcus Mayorga, Ellen Peters -- Compassion Fade: Affect and Charity Are Greatest for a Single Child in NeedThe Journalist's Resource -- The effect of CCTV on public safety: Research roundupArs Technica -- Omnipresent AI cameras will ensure good behavior, says Larry Ellison–Never Post's producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show's host is Mike Rugnetta.Slowly the fog did what fog does, eventually: it lifted, the wayveils tend to at some point in epic verse so that the hero cansee the divinity at work constantly behindall things mortal, or that's the idea anyway, I'm not saying I do or don'tbelieve that, I'm not even sure that belief can changeany of it, at least in terms of the facts of how, moment by moment, any life unfurls, we cancall it fate or call it just what happened…Excerpt, Sing a Darkness, by Carl PhillipsNever Post is a production of Charts & Leisure ★ Support this podcast ★

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! Secret Invasion Month continues! The Book Club Bois discuss the infiltration of Earth's Mightiest Heroes in the latest chapter of Brian Michael Bendis' NEW AVENGERS SAGA! The Invasion is underway. But how did it begin? From the moment the Illuminati escaped the clutches of the Skrull Empire, the plan to infiltrate Earth has been building. At the tip of the spear? Queen Veranke, in the skin of an Avenger. But how did she embed herself in the superhero community, and HOW LONG has she been here? Plus, secrets are revealed as the war for the Savage Land rages on! Covers New Avengers (2004) #38-42 by Brian Michael Bendis, Jim Cheung, Michael Gaydos, David Mack, and Billy Tan Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “Fight as One” by Bad City “I Got 5 On It (Tethered Mix)” by Michael Abels

Abrams ComicArts is now the official home of Frank Miller. David Mack's Kabuki is getting an omnibus. Blue Beetle and Hellblazer are ending at DC Comics. All on Comic Book Club News for April 25, 2024.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this season finale, Yan brings things full circle with "Daredevil" by Brian Michael Bendis and David Mack. It's a rematch between "Nat Murdock" and the "Yan Without Fear" in this explosive episode! Say it with us now—Daredevil Sans! Daredevil Sans! Daredevil Sans! 00:00 - Preamble 02:05 - Unhinged Yant: Out of Order 13:32 - Nat Recaps Daredevil 19:02 - Discussion 58:00 - Yan's Final Questions In this episode, Nat reads most of the Daredevil: Wake Up arc by Brian Michael Bendis and David Mack — Issues #16, #18, and #19 of Daredevil (1998). Transcript and bibliography coming soon. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a review, or follow us @comicsanspod on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok! Comic Sans is an Andas Productions podcast hosted by Myle Yan Tay and Nathaniel Mah, produced by Roshan Singh Sambhi and Scott Lee Chua. Cover art by Isabel Fang. Transcribed by Yap Xin Ran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author David Mack joins us before we warp back to the Delta Quadrant! We discuss David's story contributions to DS9 and he reveals fascinating details about a Voyager script that never made it to production! Finally, we explore more of Seven of Nine's story with his latest novel, Star Trek: Picard "Firewall." Sponsored by Sponsored by - three for the price of two on Star Trek: Voyager ships!

Author David Mack joins us before we warp back to the Delta Quadrant! We discuss David's story contributions to DS9 and he reveals fascinating details about a Voyager script that never made it to production! Finally, we explore more of Seven of Nine's story with his latest novel, Star Trek: Picard "Firewall." Sponsored by Sponsored by - three for the price of two on Star Trek: Voyager ships!

Author David Mack joins us before we warp back to the Delta Quadrant! We discuss David's story contributions to DS9 and he reveals fascinating details about a Voyager script that never made it to production! Finally, we explore more of Seven of Nine's story with his latest novel, Star Trek: Picard "Firewall." Sponsored by Sponsored by - three for the price of two on Star Trek: Voyager ships!

JJ and Angus discuss their Wonder Con 2024 experience. They both share their impressions of this year's Exhibit Hall from comics to games to geek merch. Then they delve into the seminars they attended. Angus' Friday adventure included: Comics Arts Conference Session #1–Hey Look! It's the Harvey Kurtzman at 100 Panel! The Write Stuff: How to Inspire Yourself - Special Guests: STEVE ORLANDO, MARV WOLFMAN, STEVE ENGLEHART, TERRY KAVANAGH, DAVID MACK, GAIL SIMONE JJ's Saturday journey included: Tarzan and the Land That Time Forgot - https://www.edgarriceburroughs.com/ The Legendary Bill Sienkiewicz: A Career-Spanning Interview - https://billsienkiewiczart.com/ In Conversation with Bruce Dickinson: The Mandrake Project - https://www.themandrakeproject.com/ Leave a message at kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.com Join the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please join us down on the Comics Reading Trail in 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2023/11/holiday-special-kirbys-kids-giving.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit ⁠⁠⁠www.kirbyskids.com

Dive into the heart of WonderCon 2024 with us as we bring you an episode packed with exclusive insights, captivating panel discussions, and memorable encounters with the creative minds behind your favorite movies, shows, and comics. From directorial deep dives to thrilling cosplay showcases, join us as we explore the highlights of this year's convention, featuring in-depth conversations, special guest appearances, and so much more. Whether you're a seasoned convention-goer or enjoying the experience from the comfort of your home, this episode is your all-access pass to the best of WonderCon 2024. Show Notes: [00:00:00] Introduction: Welcome to our special WonderCon 2024 episode, where we unwrap the magic and excitement of this year's convention. [00:00:05] Opening Remarks: A quick overview of what to expect in this episode, including panel discussions, interviews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. [00:05:09] WonderCon 2024 Highlights: Insights into the overall experience of WonderCon 2024, featuring attendee impressions, standout moments, and the vibrant atmosphere that defines the convention. [00:06:07] Panel Discussions Breakdown: [00:06:07] Insight into the director and director panel, featuring David Lynch, Wes Ball, and Radio Silence. [00:13:20] The enchantment of the X-Men panel, with voice actors sharing their experiences and the audience's overwhelming engagement. [00:18:12] Discussion on Hugh Howey's journey from author to seeing his work adapted on screen, plus insights into the adaptation process. [00:23:13] A deep dive into the creative world of David Mack, his journey from comic book creation to directorial ventures. [00:33:25] Cosplay Extravaganza: A celebration of the artistry and creativity behind this year's cosplay, highlighting standout costumes and the stories behind them. [00:43:28] Networking and Connections: Reflecting on the importance of community, networking, and forming new connections at WonderCon, featuring special mentions of influential figures and cosplayers met during the event. [00:53:17] Looking Ahead: Anticipation for upcoming conventions, including San Diego Comic-Con, and what we hope to see and cover in future episodes. [01:03:24] Giveaways and Community Engagement: Announcement of our latest giveaway and how listeners can participate. A call-to-action for feedback and suggestions for future convention coverage. [01:13:35] Closing Thoughts: Final reflections on WonderCon 2024 and a heartfelt thank you to listeners, participants, and the broader geek and fan community for making these events truly special. Resources and Links: Follow us on social media for more behind-the-scenes content, updates, and exclusive interviews. Check out our website for a full gallery of cosplay photos and panel highlights from WonderCon 2024. Keywords: WonderCon 2024, comic conventions, director panels, cosplay, X-Men, film adaptation, creative process, geek culture, fan community, networking at conventions.

DCOCD is the DC Comics events podcast, where we look at every DC event in chronological order from Crisis on Infinite Earths to... we're not quite sure yet. The unification of three Amazonian tribes is disrupted by murder in this 2022 event TRIAL OF THE AMAZONS. Paul is joined by twin wonder boys of TOM PANARESE and DIABOLU FRANK to discuss, critique, praise and ultimately rate and rank this event. This event is led by JOELLE JONES, BECKY CLOONAN, MICHAEL CONRAD, VITA AYALA, STEPHANIE WILLIAMS, LAURA BRAGA, SKYLAR PARTRIDGE, ELENA CASAGRANDE, PAULINA GANUCHEAU, ALITHA MARTINEZ, ROSIE KAMPE, MARGURITTE SAVAUGE, DARRYL BANKS, DAVID MACK, COLLEEN DORAN, JORDIE BELLAIRE, TAMRA BONVILLAIN and many others. You can read along on DC UNIVERSE INFINITE here: https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/collections/story-trial-of-the-amazons If you have thoughts, opinions, encouragement or issues, please feel free to contact us via the comments section on this post or at DCOCDCast@gmail.com and on twitter @DCOCDCast KEEP ON EVENTING! Intro/Outro music: Love In the First Degree - Bananarama If you'd like to support the show, please visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waitingfor6 - thank you! 

John and Craig wring their hands and ask, how do you make sure the person you're hiring isn't a monster? They look at best practices for vetting colleagues, sussing out problematic people, and managing your own emotions when you're the person with power. We also discuss writing for non-native English speakers, using three examples to illustrate the importance of syntax, musicality and authenticity. But first, we answer listener questions on giving notes and kids playing D&D. In our bonus segment for premium members, we spill the kool-aid on our fears and fascinations with cults. Links: Strands from the New York Times Anatomy of a Fall – Clip Past Lives by Celine Song Irma Vep – Clip Is This Hollywood's #MeanToo Moment? by David Mack for Slate How to play Dungeons and Dragons for kids RuPaul Doesn't See How That's Any of Your Business by Ronan Farrow for The New Yorker Recursion – Glitch Games Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt! Check out the Inneresting Newsletter Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription or treat yourself to a premium subscription! Craig Mazin on Threads and Instagram John August on Threads, Instagram and Twitter John on Mastodon Outro by Eric Pearson (send us yours!) Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can download the episode here.

Ross Radke and David Mack! Nuff said! Guest host and artist extrodinare, Ross Radke, joins us this week to discuss listener feedback, a huge mission impossible tangent and our discussion of "Daredevil: Wake Up by Bendis and Mack" BONUS: Ross scored a short interview with artist, David Mack! Meanwhille...  02:59 - Listener Feedback  20:38 - Whaddya see, whaddya say?  36:19 - Daredevil: Wake Up discussion  42:10 - Ross Radke interviews David Mack    Thank you Ross Radke  https://www.rossradke.com/   Thank you David Mack  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044270192139,   https://www.instagram.com/davidmackkabuki/?hl=en  Follow “Muffin But Good Vibes” on YouTube!    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcrzwZqjzvMCR4m_TEB-Sfw   Julian Xamo's Avatar Spreadsheet  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BhOsm_CN_EFpnX7W15SRA4KvNHfHgAEwKfmRSZym8wE/edit?usp=sharing  Right Hand of Doom Book Club on Discord!   https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L4cLFgka8u75rRb3bIohWaBHlET5Fgs5YFjA_F0i_is/edit   Social Media Banner by Matt Strackbein https://linktr.ee/TheLetterhack  Logo by Ross Radke https://www.rossradke.com/   opening and closing theme by https://onlybeast.com/ 

[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com. And yes, I am available for speaking engagements.]Good morning, folks!It's that time again. Here are five positive things that'll hopefully make you smile, make you laugh, and make you think. And in case you missed it, check out last week's edition.1. Tom Junod's 1998 Esquire Profile of Fred RogersI'm going way back for this one because it's so damn good. In 1968, Rev. Fred Rogers, better known as Mister Rogers, launched his iconic program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which ran for 33 seasons and captured the hearts of several generations along the way. Five years before his death, he was covered by journalist Tom Junod for Esquire in what is widely considered one of the best celebrity profiles ever written. Every now and again, I go back and read it and marvel at Mister Roger's approach to life and the gorgeous and moving way in which Junod captures it on the page. It's the kind of piece that dares you to have a bit more faith in humanity, my favorite genre. It was also the basis for the 2019 feature film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, starring Tom Hanks.2. David Mack's Interview With a Disgruntled Oompa LoompaA few weeks ago, a disastrous “Willy Wonka chocolate factory experience” in Glasgow, Scotland went viral for being, hands down, one of the funniest and most intriguing public failures in recent memory. It was so bad that the whole thing was shut down within hours of opening after pissed off parents called the police and demanded refunds. This may sound pretty negative, but trust me: it's definitely the laugh you need. David Mack of Vulture landed an exclusive interview with Kirsty Paterson, a very poorly paid actor who played an Oompa Loompa and went viral for an iconic photo of her agonizing role in the production. 3. WaPo Columnist Monica Hesse Takes On Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's BrandSo, I have a cardinal rule that I follow pretty zealously: I don't mock or criticize anyone's personal appearance, even people I may find particularly unsavory, because how someone looks is, I believe, immaterial to their character. If someone sucks as a human being, aren't there valid reasons to criticize them without resorting to personal appearance? That said, I also don't like hypocrisy, and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, the retiring senior senator from Arizona, has a fairly solid claim to the Biggest Hypocrite on Capitol Hill. Part of that hypocrisy is the way in which she intentionally uses clothing to code as an open and enlightened elected official while holding political positions that are anything but open and enlightened. It's quite a frustrating dynamic, and fortunately, Washington Post columnist Monica Hesse has delivered a humorous nugget of an essay getting to the heart of the matter.4. Saturday Night Live + ScarJo Brilliantly Parody Sen. Katie BrittThis past week, Pres. Biden delivered his State of the Union address to considerable praise from journalists and voters alike. The GOP response was delivered by Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama, and it kinda did the exact opposite. Not only was it widely panned across the political spectrum—Republican politicos called it a “disaster”—but it was revealed the next day by reporter Jonathan M. Katz that Sen. Britt had blatantly lied about a key anecdote involving the horrific trauma experienced by a migrant woman. Pretty nasty business. Fortunately, Saturday Night Live tapped Scarlett Johansson for a hilarious cold open parody of Sen. Britt's response. It may not be close to the consequences the Senator deserves for her exploitative and cruel nonsense, but it'll make you laugh. 5. Ryan Gosling Steals the Show at Last Night's OscarsThis year's edition of the Academy Awards was pretty damn good. From host Jimmy Kimmel nailing Trump with a particularly biting zinger to Billie Eilish delivering an exquisite live performance of “What Was I Made For?” to John Cena appearing in nothing but Birkenstocks and a placard onstage, there was fun for everyone. But it was Ryan Gosling's phenomenal performance of “I'm Just Ken” that broke the internet, proving that, once again, there is seemingly nothing Ryan Gosling can't do that won't make you root for him. Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Charlotte's Web Thoughts at charlotteclymer.substack.com/subscribe

New York Times Best Selling Author Dive deep in this episode with New York Times bestselling author David Mack, whose prolific writing career includes the newly released 'Firewall.' This novel takes us on Seven of Nine's journey from Voyager to Fenris Ranger. Join us as we explore not only the adventures within 'Firewall' but also David's own journey from a film and TV production major to a celebrated author and consultant for our beloved franchise. This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at thebigscifipodcast@gmail.com. Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com. We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcast Check out all of our social links in one place:https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcast Check out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore:https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532 Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueFollow Brian on Substack: https://bdonahue.substack.com/ Subscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/ Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/ Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com/?utm_source=homepage_recommendations&utm_campaign=1493637

New York Times Best Selling Author Dive deep in this episode with New York Times bestselling author David Mack, whose prolific writing career includes the newly released 'Firewall.' This novel takes us on Seven of Nine's journey from Voyager to Fenris Ranger. Join us as we explore not only the adventures within 'Firewall' but also David's own journey from a film and TV production major to a celebrated author and consultant for our beloved franchise. This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at thebigscifipodcast@gmail.com. Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com. We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcast Check out all of our social links in one place:https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcast Check out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore:https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532 Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueFollow Brian on Substack: https://bdonahue.substack.com/ Subscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/ Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/ Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com/?utm_source=homepage_recommendations&utm_campaign=1493637

Fatheree is back from the Trek Cruise and he and Dave are sitting down with the Trek author, David Mack. Mack has written many Trek novels over the years and his latest work, "FIREWALL' tells the story of Seven of Nine, post-VOYAGER, becoming the Fenris Ranger we see her as when she is re-introduced on PICARD.As always, available in both video and audio-only formats.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utpoatgKP5w&ab_channel=Tex-TrekListen to podcast:https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7f896d70-075d-4125-a83f-7cd0613a00eaDownload this podcast episode:https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2156403a-a534-44d3-aef8-7f92c06a398b/TexTrek275.mp3Get RSS feed:https://feeds.captivate.fm/tex-trek/Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tex-trek/id1495605753?uo=4Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6mdZ030Klldxwn7SSc5PKp?si=3BOqsbQER9Ssfppqk7lofQ&fbclid=IwAR1M1uH_xBE1lYWcwQocoDzjoVSsLmCgBt08TCEYAltwIH3MPC0S60bMCsEGoogle Podcasts:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMzM1MjY2NS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkJoin our Discord server:https://discord.gg/YXPeRyQh7ySupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/txtrekhttp://www.facebook.com/textrekhttp://twitter.com/TxTrekEmail: fathereeactual@tex-trek.com

THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! The Book Club Bois are BACK! In our Season 5 premiere, we're diving straight into the beginning of Brian Michael Bendis' time on the Avengers with the classic disaster story AVENGERS: DISASSEMBLED! There came a day, unlike any other… and it was the worst day in the history of The Avengers. A coordinated attack on Earth's Mightiest Heroes leaves their headquarters in shambles, teammates dead, and the world turning against them. Will the remaining Avengers be able to find out who did this and why, or will this be the end of Marvel's premiere super team? Covers Avengers #500-503 & Avengers: Finale by Brian Michael Bendis, David Finch, Olivier Coipel, Alex Maleev, Steve Epting, Lee Weeks, Michael Gaydos, Eric Powell, Darick Robertson, Mike Mayhew, David Mack, Gary Frank, Mike Avon Oeming, Jim Cheung, Steve McNiven and George Perez Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets

Join Hawk and Julian as they sit down with New York Times bestselling author David Mack to discuss his brand new Star Trek Picard novel, "Firewall!"David talks about how long it took him to be given the green light on the project, the importance of making Firewall a queer normative story, and how the book, at its core, is a coming-of-age story for Seven of Nine.Also, stay tuned after the interview for details on how you can win a copy of the novel!Order Star Trek Picard: FirewallTwo years after the USS Voyager's return from the Delta Quadrant, Seven of Nine finds herself rejected for a position in Starfleet…and instead finds a new home with the interstellar rogue law enforcement corps known as the Fenris Rangers. The Rangers seem like an ideal fit for Seven—but to embrace this new destiny, she must leave behind all she's ever known, and risk losing the most important thing in her life: her friendship with Admiral Kathryn Janeway.Follow David Mack:TwitterSupport the show

David Mack: Firewall.     With the release of Star Trek: Picard the questions of what happened to our favorite characters from shows like Deep Space Nine and Voyager was once again up in the air and the introduction of Seven of Nine to the show made the questions around her history after the series even more mysterious. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts, Matthew, Casey and Jonathan welcome author David Mack to discuss his new Picard era novel, Firewall. We discus the background of the story, writing in the Picard timeline, Seven's emotions, an anchor, getting in the way, new characters, the spy element, staying true, the framing device, production, making the map, what's next for David and our final thoughts.  In the news section we discuss two newly announced books for 2024!   News Book News (00:01:43)                Feature: David Mack The Background of This Story (00:09:45) Writing in the Picard Timeline (00:13:18) Seven's Emotions (00:20:25) An Anchor (00:30:40) Getting in the Way (00:36:50) New Characters (00:41:33) The Spy Element (00:46:16) Staying True (00:54:34) Framing Device (00:56:39) The Production of the Book (01:00:54) Making the Map (01:05:08) What is Coming Next (01:08:54) Final Thoughts (01:18:08)          Hosts Matthew Rushing, Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan  Guest  David Mack Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

David Mack: Firewall. With the release of Star Trek: Picard the questions of what happened to our favorite characters from shows like Deep Space Nine and Voyager was once again up in the air and the introduction of Seven of Nine to the show made the questions around her history after the series even more mysterious. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts, Matthew, Casey and Jonathan welcome author David Mack to discuss his new Picard era novel, Firewall. We discus the background of the story, writing in the Picard timeline, Seven's emotions, an anchor, getting in the way, new characters, the spy element, staying true, the framing device, production, making the map, what's next for David and our final thoughts. In the news section we discuss two newly announced books for 2024! News Book News (00:01:43) Feature: David Mack The Background of This Story (00:09:45) Writing in the Picard Timeline (00:13:18) Seven's Emotions (00:20:25) An Anchor (00:30:40) Getting in the Way (00:36:50) New Characters (00:41:33) The Spy Element (00:46:16) Staying True (00:54:34) Framing Device (00:56:39) The Production of the Book (01:00:54) Making the Map (01:05:08) What is Coming Next (01:08:54) Final Thoughts (01:18:08) Hosts Matthew Rushing, Casey Pettitt and Jonathan Koan Guest David Mack Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

When Star Trek Voyager's popular character Seven of Nine returned to the franchise in the first season of Picard it was a closely guarded secret in that first episode back Seven mentioned years spent being a frontier law enforcer with an outfit called the Fenris Rangers. My guest in this episode is prolific Star Trek author David Mack. When he heard the name Fenris Rangers, he paused the show, wrote his editor, and said put me in coach. It took a couple of years but Mack eventually got the green light to tell this story. In the episode we talk about Mack's origin story, how he started writing Star Trek and we go deep into the novel Picard Firewall. At the time of the interview, I had read 100 pages, but I have since finished and it is a banger. Does for modern Trek what Andor did for Star Wars, a gritty noir although the politics are more social than dealing with the system. No major spoilers so check this out! •You can find my books here: Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/David-Agranoff/e/B004FGT4ZW •And me here: Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2988332.David_Agranoff Twitter-https://twitter.com/DAgranoffAuthor Blog-http://davidagranoff.blogspot.com/

Seven of Nine Firewalls Star Trek author and Star Trek story consultant for Lower Decks and Prodigy joins us this week to talk about his upcoming Star Trek book. Firewall is a novel by David Mack. "Rejected by Starfleet Denied by the Federation SEVEN IS A WOMAN WITH NO HOME Two years after Voyager returns from the Delta Quadrant, ex-Borg Seven of Nine embarks on a long-overdue journey of self-discovery that leads her to join the Fenris Rangers — but this choice might herald the end of her friendship with Kathryn Janeway. COMING FEBRUARY 27, 2024" Trust me - there is so much to talk about with David, and the FSF Crew and David did their best to do just that ... youre gonna wanna check out our Patreon page for all the bonus content! For more on David Mack, please visit the following - Website - www.davidmack.pro Twitter - @davidalanmack For more on our show partners - Tee See Tee (Use Code FSF15) - www.teeseetee.com Monkey Cult Coffee (use code FSF10) - https://monkeycultcoffee.com/ Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact Tim Beisiegels articles - https://couchsoup.com/author/byeseagull For more on our Show - Join our Patreon https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website - https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Seven of Nine Firewalls Star Trek author and Star Trek story consultant for Lower Decks and Prodigy joins us this week to talk about his upcoming Star Trek book. Firewall is a novel by David Mack. "Rejected by Starfleet Denied by the Federation SEVEN IS A WOMAN WITH NO HOME Two years after Voyager returns from the Delta Quadrant, ex-Borg Seven of Nine embarks on a long-overdue journey of self-discovery that leads her to join the Fenris Rangers — but this choice might herald the end of her friendship with Kathryn Janeway. COMING FEBRUARY 27, 2024" Trust me - there is so much to talk about with David, and the FSF Crew and David did their best to do just that ... youre gonna wanna check out our Patreon page for all the bonus content! For more on David Mack, please visit the following - Website - www.davidmack.pro Twitter - @davidalanmack For more on our show partners - Tee See Tee (Use Code FSF15) - www.teeseetee.com Monkey Cult Coffee (use code FSF10) - https://monkeycultcoffee.com/ Level Up Sabers https://bit.ly/FSFLevelUpSabers Win free loot - sign up here - www.fsfpopcast.com/contact Tim Beisiegels articles - https://couchsoup.com/author/byeseagull For more on our Show - Join our Patreon https://patreon.com/fsfpopcast Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/cpry4fCDTq Visit our website - https://www.fsfpopcast.com FSF PopCast on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads - @fsfpopcast This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In the latest installment of Small Stakes Big Opinions, we take on the best movies to watch on a plane with writer David Mack, who recently penned "What Makes a Perfect Plane Movie" for Slate. Listeners, call in to share yours.

On this week's show, Extreme Friends of the Pod and co-authors of The World Only Spins Forward, Isaac Butler and Dan Kois, fill in for Dana Stevens and Julia Turner. The hosts begin by dissecting The Zone of Interest, filmmaker Jonathan Glazer's audacious movie about the Holocaust that's told through the lens of Nazi commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig as they live their somewhat ordinary lives in a compound outside of Auschwitz. The film has garnered both praise and severe critique from critics, many of whom are split on Glazer's detached aesthetic and imaginative approach to depicting genocide. The Zone of Interest has racked up five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Then, the three dive into Nyad, the (maybe?) true story of marathon swimmer Diana Nyad, as she attempts to swim unassisted from Cuba to Florida. Annette Bening stars in the titular role alongside Jodie Foster, both of whom are up for Oscars (Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively). Finally, what is a good director, anyway? What does it look like, what does it mean, and is there a difference between producing, screenwriting, and directing – or is it some strange amalgamation of all three? These questions come from a listener, Emily, and the panel attempts to answer them.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel discusses their film preferences while airborne, inspired by David Mack's essay for Slate, “What Makes a Perfect ‘Plane Movie'?” Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Outro music: "Pull Me Out" by Mike Stringer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Extreme Friends of the Pod and co-authors of The World Only Spins Forward, Isaac Butler and Dan Kois, fill in for Dana Stevens and Julia Turner. The hosts begin by dissecting The Zone of Interest, filmmaker Jonathan Glazer's audacious movie about the Holocaust that's told through the lens of Nazi commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig as they live their somewhat ordinary lives in a compound outside of Auschwitz. The film has garnered both praise and severe critique from critics, many of whom are split on Glazer's detached aesthetic and imaginative approach to depicting genocide. The Zone of Interest has racked up five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Then, the three dive into Nyad, the (maybe?) true story of marathon swimmer Diana Nyad, as she attempts to swim unassisted from Cuba to Florida. Annette Bening stars in the titular role alongside Jodie Foster, both of whom are up for Oscars (Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively). Finally, what is a good director, anyway? What does it look like, what does it mean, and is there a difference between producing, screenwriting, and directing – or is it some strange amalgamation of all three? These questions come from a listener, Emily, and the panel attempts to answer them.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel discusses their film preferences while airborne, inspired by David Mack's essay for Slate, “What Makes a Perfect ‘Plane Movie'?” Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Outro music: "Pull Me Out" by Mike Stringer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the new Disney+ series debuting this week, we take a look at Echo's debut in Daredevil: Parts of a Hole. We also review Pine and Merrimac #1 from BOOM! Studios, Ranger Academy #4 from BOOM! Studios, and Gargoyles #11 from Dynamite Entertainment. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN PINE AND MERRIMAC #1 Writer: Kyle Starks Artist: Fran Galan Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: January 03, 2024 On the corner of Pine and Merrimac sits a small, unassuming town... Just a simple place, simple people, and one horrifying secret that could change everything... After a lifetime of witnessing the worst that humanity has to offer, former homicide detective Linnea Kent has decided to put all of that behind her. Alongside her husband, a former professional MMA fighter and the unofficial brawn to her brains, she's moved far from the busy city to open up a quiet little detective agency. At first, the simple cases this nook of the world has to offer were exactly what she was looking for, but there's more to the quaint hamlet than Linnea could have possibly imagined, and something truly sinister pulling the strings... [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3vlszAs MATTHEW RANGER ACADEMY #4 Writer: Maria Ingrande Mora Artist: Jo Mi-Gyeong Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: January 3, 2024 This is it. The big test. Sage will need to successfully perform her First Morph, but don't worry-it will only take all of her skills, while surviving on a hostile planet known only as CHROMIA! It will take more than just her skills though, with teamwork being essential to reach the peak and acquire the means of Morphin time. But when the class bully runs into some trouble on the way, will Sage risk her test results to save him, or leave him behind? [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3RNg9sm RODRIGO GARGOYLES #11 Writer: Greg Weisman Artist: George Kambadais Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: January 3, 2024 With the Manhattan Clan back together again, Brooklyn and Katana ask Broadway, Lexington, and Angela to stand as their Seconds during the all-important Commitment Ceremony. The Clan has never felt stronger - which is a good thing, because a desperate Dino Dracon is about to make one last play to take over all of New York City! [rating: 3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3tNYMQe DISCUSSION DAREDEVIL: PARTS OF A HOLE Writer: David Mack Artist: Joe Quesada Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $12.99 Release Date: June 2015 She is Echo. Though seemingly kindred souls, their secret identities are very much at odds. Maya seeks out her father's killer, a man that Kingpin fingers as Daredevil. Can Matt Murdock clear his name before his new love becomes his executioner? Acclaimed writer/painter David Mack and artist Joe Quesada weave a tale of dangerous liaisons and forbidden romance that will change the Man Without Fear forever! You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3S0Aig5 CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

With the new Disney+ series debuting this week, we take a look at Echo's debut in Daredevil: Parts of a Hole. We also review Pine and Merrimac #1 from BOOM! Studios, Ranger Academy #4 from BOOM! Studios, and Gargoyles #11 from Dynamite Entertainment. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN PINE AND MERRIMAC #1 Writer: Kyle Starks Artist: Fran Galan Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: January 03, 2024 On the corner of Pine and Merrimac sits a small, unassuming town... Just a simple place, simple people, and one horrifying secret that could change everything... After a lifetime of witnessing the worst that humanity has to offer, former homicide detective Linnea Kent has decided to put all of that behind her. Alongside her husband, a former professional MMA fighter and the unofficial brawn to her brains, she's moved far from the busy city to open up a quiet little detective agency. At first, the simple cases this nook of the world has to offer were exactly what she was looking for, but there's more to the quaint hamlet than Linnea could have possibly imagined, and something truly sinister pulling the strings... [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3vlszAs MATTHEW RANGER ACADEMY #4 Writer: Maria Ingrande Mora Artist: Jo Mi-Gyeong Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: January 3, 2024 This is it. The big test. Sage will need to successfully perform her First Morph, but don't worry-it will only take all of her skills, while surviving on a hostile planet known only as CHROMIA! It will take more than just her skills though, with teamwork being essential to reach the peak and acquire the means of Morphin time. But when the class bully runs into some trouble on the way, will Sage risk her test results to save him, or leave him behind? [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3RNg9sm RODRIGO GARGOYLES #11 Writer: Greg Weisman Artist: George Kambadais Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: January 3, 2024 With the Manhattan Clan back together again, Brooklyn and Katana ask Broadway, Lexington, and Angela to stand as their Seconds during the all-important Commitment Ceremony. The Clan has never felt stronger - which is a good thing, because a desperate Dino Dracon is about to make one last play to take over all of New York City! [rating: 3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3tNYMQe DISCUSSION DAREDEVIL: PARTS OF A HOLE Writer: David Mack Artist: Joe Quesada Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $12.99 Release Date: June 2015 She is Echo. Though seemingly kindred souls, their secret identities are very much at odds. Maya seeks out her father's killer, a man that Kingpin fingers as Daredevil. Can Matt Murdock clear his name before his new love becomes his executioner? Acclaimed writer/painter David Mack and artist Joe Quesada weave a tale of dangerous liaisons and forbidden romance that will change the Man Without Fear forever! You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3S0Aig5 CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

What is Searnold's favorite Marvel mini-series? Is Echo Thor's mom? And how many pianos did Helen Keller eat? In this bizarre episode of the Doombots Marvel Podcast, we'll discuss all these questions and more as we do a deep dive into the character Echo. Created by David Mack in the year 2000, Echo has recently grown in popularity due to her upcoming Disney+ show. We'll talk about her origin, her relationship with Daredevil, her death and mysterious resurrection, her time as the Phoenix, and so many other things that inevitably come up when Searnold and Zach have a conversation.

We get to speak to the original and videogame/movie/TV tie-in author himself, James Swallow!   He gets to discuss his writing tips-and-tricks while also discussing about how he got on the same list as other TV spin-off novelists like Max Allan Collins, David Mack and Peter David while also crafting his original visions, adventures and original book series of scifi and western themed material.   There are also LOADS of questions answered for all the many fanbases he's provided content for from Splinter Cell and Warhammer 40k to 24 and Star Trek to Stargate and Judge Dredd as well as other easter eggs he's crafted in those works and how he'd love to write an Indiana Jones series of comics/novels!                         MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/          SHOW LINKS: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ   iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/   Podbean: https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218   RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE   Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz   Anchor:  https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss   PocketCasts: https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4   CastBox:  https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222       #MovieReview #FilmTwitter #PodFamily #PodcastersOfInstagram #Movies #Film #Cinema #Music #Reviews #Retrospect #Podcasts #MutantFam #MutantFamily #actionmystery #bmovies #scifihorror #truecrime #historydramas #warmovies #podcastcollabs #hottakes #edgy #cultmovies #nsfw #HorrorFam #badass       

Anthony and Laurie start with the news about what to expect at New York Comic Con this year and the expansion of Paramount+ into Japan and Switzerland. They pivot to Jonathan Frakes’ comments about Star Trek: Discovery‘s final season having “new energy” and talk about how polarizing the show is for fans. Then it’s on to Ed Speleers’ description of filming that Picard closing scene with John de Lancie, the upcoming Strange New Worlds season 2 DVD sets, Roxann Dawson’s decision not to direct more Star Trek, and some new fine art posters coming from Vice Press. Review time! They start with the very Short Treks episode “Worst Contact,” discussing the short itself as well as the fan reaction, then happily dig into Star Trek: Lower Decks‘ “Something Borrowed Something Green” and the fun of Trek’s very first visit to the Orion homeworld. They wrap things up with a deep exploration of the Dauntless from author David Mack and new spider species named after the TOS crew.

Anthony and Laurie start with the news about what to expect at New York Comic Con this year and the expansion of Paramount+ into Japan and Switzerland. They pivot to Jonathan Frakes’ comments about Star Trek: Discovery‘s final season having “new energy” and talk about how polarizing the show is for fans. Then it’s on to Ed Speleers’ description of filming that Picard closing scene with John de Lancie, the upcoming Strange New Worlds season 2 DVD sets, Roxann Dawson’s decision not to direct more Star Trek, and some new fine art posters coming from Vice Press. Review time! They start with the very Short Treks episode “Worst Contact,” discussing the short itself as well as the fan reaction, then happily dig into Star Trek: Lower Decks‘ “Something Borrowed Something Green” and the fun of Trek’s very first visit to the Orion homeworld. They wrap things up with a deep exploration of the Dauntless from author David Mack and new spider species named after the TOS crew.

It is a pleasure to welcome Blake's Buzz founder, Blake Morgan, to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Blake owns and produces Blake's Buzz, a review outlet, podcast, and YouTube channel. For the last two years, he's been covering indie comics and interviewing their creators. Recently, he began working in comic book PR and marketing and helped numerous creators find their audience. Blake is taking on new clients and being the publicist for Invader Comics and Wolven Press. He is also the Marketing Manager at Metal Ninja Studios, a RINGO-nominated production company. I was thrilled to meet with Blake in the VIP line at Planet Comicon 2023. We had lightning-in-a-bottle chemistry, and I truly enjoyed speaking with him about life in Kansas City and our love of comics. In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Blake Morgan spoke about developing his brand and his conversations with iconic comic book creators David Mack (Daredevil interior artwork), Patrick Gleason (Batman & Robin, Green Lantern Corps, and The Amazing Spider-Man artist), and Paul Cornell (Action Comics, Captain Britain & MI: 13, Demon Knights, Doctor Who, and Wolverine writer).

[SNW showrunners interview starts at 11:46 | SNW review starts at 26:13] Tony and Laurie start with an exclusive update on how the WGA Strike is affecting season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (with an update from the SNW showrunners), then take a look at new and incoming Trek merch: a Seven of Nine pre-Picard novel from David Mack, a one-off Shaxs comic book from IDW, an interview with the writers of the Star Trek: Resurgence game, and the Star Trek: Infinite strategy game. Then they shift into Strange New Worlds mode, checking out the Ready Room preview and newly released photos. Audio from Tony’s brand-new interviews with SNW showrunners Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers is rolled in, covering Spock’s arc in season 2, the return of the Klingons, and the thinking behind choosing the Gorn as such a prominent villain. Then, Tony and Laurie review the season 2 premiere, “The Broken Circle,” which they both liked—with some caveats. They wrap things up with a message from William Shatner to Pedro Pascal and a YA novel written by John Cho.

[SNW showrunners interview starts at 11:46 | SNW review starts at 26:13] Tony and Laurie start with an exclusive update on how the WGA Strike is affecting season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (with an update from the SNW showrunners), then take a look at new and incoming Trek merch: a Seven of Nine pre-Picard novel from David Mack, a one-off Shaxs comic book from IDW, an interview with the writers of the Star Trek: Resurgence game, and the Star Trek: Infinite strategy game. Then they shift into Strange New Worlds mode, checking out the Ready Room preview and newly released photos. Audio from Tony’s brand-new interviews with SNW showrunners Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers is rolled in, covering Spock’s arc in season 2, the return of the Klingons, and the thinking behind choosing the Gorn as such a prominent villain. Then, Tony and Laurie review the season 2 premiere, “The Broken Circle,” which they both liked—with some caveats. They wrap things up with a message from William Shatner to Pedro Pascal and a YA novel written by John Cho.

Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you 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!NEWSWonder Woman's daughter, Trinity, to be introduced in ‘Wonder Woman' #800DC ‘New Golden Age' series for Sandman, Green Lantern, and Flash coming October 2023Doomsday returns to fight Supergirl and Martian Manhunter this summerFall of X grows with new X-Men miniseries 'Jean Grey'Captain America Finale #1 announced'Hunt for the Skinwalker' gets comics adaptation by Zac Thompson and Valeria BurzoWEBTOON and Discord team up for webcomic 'Wumpus Wonderventures'Creator-led ‘Black Box Chronicles' comes to Kickstarter May 16 – exclusiveOur Top Books of the WeekDave:Silk #1 (Emily Kim, Ig Guara)Spirit World #1 (Alyssa Wong, Haining)Nathan:Ghostlore #1 (Cullen Bunn, Leomacs)Marvel's Spider-Man 2 #1 (Christos Gage, Ig Guara)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Nathan - Superman: Lost #3 (Priest, Carlo Pagulayan)Dave - Extreme Venomverse #1 (Story B Mirka Andolfo and Nico Leon)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKDave: Fantastic Four #7 (LGY #700) (Ryan North, Iban Coello)Nathan: Batman: Brave and the Bold #1 (Various)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Maleficent #1 (Jennifer L. Meyer cover)Nathan: Bloodline: Daughter of Blade #4 (David Mack cover)Interview: Curt Pires - You've been Cancelled #1 (with Kevin Castaniero on art) FOC Monday, May 15 out on June 07, 2023.You're a comic shop owner and you've got You've Been Canceled #1 on the shelf, who is this book for audience-wise?What's the pitch to the comic book reader?Portions of this book reminded me of Arnold Schwarzenegger's Running Man in the best way possible, what goes into crafting a gnarly kill?How did you get paired with Kevin Castaniero on this project? What went into building the protagonist, Roland Endo, and why is his mouth so far from his nose?! (jk) Getting big “90s badass” vibes from him, in a fun way! The conception and perception of cancel culture are prevalent in all walks of life, is there a grand statement you're trying to make on the concept of being “canceled”?Do you think/One might construe this comic is trying to say those who are canceled may not be treated fairly, or it's not necessarily the consequences of their actions, just mob mentality, what would you say to that argument?The story takes place in 2050, given the state of the world today, is your estimate for global blood lust for people being canceled too late or too soon?There are two kills in the first issue of “canceled” people that seem to be a reference to real-life folks, how do you walk the line of depicting potential real-life people in fiction?Why do you think there's a love of hitmen in our culture?

Keep up with 2024's Planet Comicon guests at https://planetcomicon.com/    0:00 SEG 1 Voice actor, Roger Craig Smith, on his early standup career, transitioning to voice acting, meeting fans, his love of photography, recognizing cosplay based on his work, seeing friends at cons, following in the footsteps of Kevin Conroy, the best part of recording voices for video games, and finding the voice for a new character https://twitter.com/RogerCraigSmith  23:14 SEG 2 Actor, Henry Thomas, talks about working with Mike Flanagan, becoming Jack Nicholson in ‘Dr. Sleep', playing Norman Bates in ‘Psycho 4', staying grounded in Hollywood, what makes ‘E.T'. resonate 40 years later, his love for medieval history, and working on ‘Suicide Kings' with Christopher Walken https://www.instagram.com/hjthomasjr/  39:55 SEG 3 Artist, David Mack, talks about his art style, how Kabuki got his start on Daredevil, the amount of collaboration with Disney+, being nominated for an Emmy for his work on Jessica Jones, writing a children's book, and his favorite writers he has worked with http://davidmackarts.com/  https://www.kirbyscomicart.com/david-mack  Thanks to our sponsors Historic St. Charles, Missouri (https://www.discoverstcharles.com/), Bug's Comics and Games (https://bugscomicsandgames.com/), Steve's Hotdogs (https://www.steveshotdogsstl.com/ Coupon code GEEKTOME), Kokomo Toys (https://www.kokomotoys.com/), and Marcus Theatres (https://www.marcustheatres.com/) Amazon Affiliate Link -   http://bit.ly/geektome  Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/3Y0D2iaZl Patreon -   https://www.patreon.com/GeekToMeRadio Website -   http://geektomeradio.com/  Podcast -   https://anchor.fm/jamesenstall Facebook -   https://www.facebook.com/GeekToMeRadio/  Twitter -   https://twitter.com/geektomeradio  Instagram -   https://www.instagram.com/geektomeradio/ Producer - Joseph Vosevich https://twitter.com/Joey_Vee --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamesenstall/support

Sidle up to the bar, Katy's buyin'!  But don't piss off Alexander.  You won't like the outcome.Join us as we cover all that is Letterkenny Season 11, Episode 5 – Influenzas.We've got dusty stuff, rusty stuff, cobwebby corners, and puppies!David Mack joins us again to bring his keen insight to our beloved show.David's stuff:Twitter:  @DavidAlanMack Thoughts/Theories/Observations: Alexander is NOT slow-learnin'. Why Docs? Love having Lucy-Anne and Mary-Anne back (would like some Betty-Anne). Why is Dary being such an asshole? Listen, I'm gonna need you to stop it with the “Okurrrr”, okurrr? More tropes (the dramatic zoom in) What does being “that guy” mean? Love how Wayne understands what a “fuck boy” is. In “Fuck-Fight-FERDA” Katy, Mary-Anne, and Anita Dyck were the “winners” this week. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week Dave and Zack talk all things Man Without Fear, covering Daredevil Yellow by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, and the start of Brian Michael Bendis’ run on Daredevil, with David Mack! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Daredevil #16 to #19 Brian Michael Bendis’ first Daredevil story Daredevil: […] The post 2001 Pt. 3: Daredevil Yellow & Bendis’ Daredevil! appeared first on Comic Book Herald.

David Mack: Harm's Way. One of the beauties of tie-in fiction is the ability to fill in the gaps between episodes, giving authors the ability to show how characters deal with the aftermath of the life-changing events that don't always get seen onscreen in the next episode. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt welcome back author David Mack to talk about his latest novel for The Original Series, Harm's Way. We discuss working Vanguard back in, aftermath, is a beautiful lie beautiful, Spock, respect, the prime directive, the Klingons, just say no, the future and our final thoughts. In the news we review two new comics, issue two of Resurgence and the first issue of The Illyrian Enigma. News Resurgence #2 (00:03:56) The Illyrian Enigma (00:08:52) Feature: David Mack A Gentlemen's Agreement (00:13:50) Weaving Vanguard Back In (00:19:24) Aftermath (00:33:25) Is a Beautiful Lie Beautiful (00:42:29) Spock (00:50:01) Respect (00:56:32) The Prime Directive (01:02:06) The Klingons (01:05:27) Just Say No (01:15:32) The Future (01:22:39) Final Thoughts (01:43:43) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt Guest David Mack Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

David Mack: Harm's Way. One of the beauties of tie-in fiction is the ability to fill in the gaps between episodes, giving authors the ability to show how characters deal with the aftermath of the life-changing events that don't always get seen onscreen in the next episode. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt welcome back author David Mack to talk about his latest novel for The Original Series, Harm's Way. We discuss working Vanguard back in, aftermath, is a beautiful lie beautiful, Spock, respect, the prime directive, the Klingons, just say no, the future and our final thoughts. In the news we review two new comics, issue two of Resurgence and the first issue of The Illyrian Enigma. News Resurgence #2 (00:03:56) The Illyrian Enigma (00:08:52) Feature: David Mack A Gentlemen's Agreement (00:13:50) Weaving Vanguard Back In (00:19:24) Aftermath (00:33:25) Is a Beautiful Lie Beautiful (00:42:29) Spock (00:50:01) Respect (00:56:32) The Prime Directive (01:02:06) The Klingons (01:05:27) Just Say No (01:15:32) The Future (01:22:39) Final Thoughts (01:43:43) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Casey Pettitt Guest David Mack Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

Cheating in sports and games is nothing new.  From Lance Armstrong, to the Russian Olympic delegation's doping scandals, from the steroid era in Baseball, to Tom Brady and “Deflategate,” cheaters come with the territory of competition.  But recently a number of cheating controversies have rocked more obscure sports: fishing, chess, and poker. And the scandals have captivated online audiences. David Mack, senior reporter for Buzzfeed News, has called cheating the "hottest trend in 2022."  He joins us to break down these controversies, and offers analysis of they have captured the attention of Americans.

John and Craig discuss movie and television stars. When do you want to cast a huge star, and when is it not a good idea? From big names in small parts to new names in big parts, they try to calculate how much fame a role requires. We follow up on the editing process and share advice on staying nimble. We also answer listener questions on recorded pitches, writing left behind, and time management with multiple contracts. In our bonus segment for premium members, we play a round of Two Truths and a Lie to test our deception skills. Links: Get tickets for the Scriptnotes Live Show Livestream Order Writer Emergency Pack XL here! Learn more about the original Writer Emergency Pack here WGA No Writing Left Behind A Year Ago, Nicole Kidman Tried To Save The Movies. She Had No Idea What Would Come Next. by David Mack for Buzzfeed Murray Bartlett and his Emmy's acceptance speech. Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt! Check out the Inneresting Newsletter Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription or treat yourself to a premium subscription! Craig Mazin on Twitter John August on Twitter John on Instagram Outro by Adam Pineless (send us yours!) Scriptnotes is produced by Megana Rao and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can download the episode here.

In "A High Plain Plateau," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the trajectory of the BA.5 wave in the U.S. and around the world, the updated CDC COVID guidelines, and the latest data on long COVID. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on the monkeypox outbreak and answers a query about polio. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu ‘Living with Covid' should be countered by containing the virus once and for all (Eric Topol, The Guardian): https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/15/cdc-living-with-covid-should-be-countered-by-containing-virus It's not just long COVID (Hank Balfour and William Hoffman, The Atlantic): https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/08/long-covid-monovirus-ebv/671080/ Unexplained post-acute infection syndromes (Choutka et al., Nature Medicine): https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-022-01810-6 Asking gay men to be careful isn't homophobia (Jim Downs, The Atlantic): https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/08/monkeypox-aids-gay-men-safe-sex/671126/ Let's speak clearly: monkeypox is mostly being transmitted via sex (David Mack, Buzzfeed News): https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/davidmack/monkeypox-sex Laura's beautiful place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/lauras-beautiful-place Meredith's beautiful place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/merediths-beautiful-place Donate to support this podcast: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: cidrap.umn.edu/shop