Podcast appearances and mentions of john bierly

It was my great pleasure to welcome Stephen R. Bissette to the podcast for a wide ranging interview covering most of his career. Despite some subpar audio on my end. I hope all our listeners enjoy this. Podcast Artwork by Nat Almirall Podcast Theme Music by Jim Laczkowski Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly

"If there is truly a heaven, sweet Linda... I pray to God you're happy there... And there must be a heaven... because I know there is a hell... I'm living in that hell right now...!" We reach the end of the second season with "The Leviathan Conspiracy" wrapping up Len Wein's orignal run. Nestor Redondo supplies the art as Len Wein has revelations and twists to bring a conclusion to the storylines started in Issue #1. Eric Hanson from the Cradle to the Grave podcast returns to help discuss this important issue of one of the best comics of the 1970s. Reader: Robert Reineke Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly

"Home..? Who'd have ever thought that one day... I would call this dismal bog home..." Len Wein and Nestor Redondo explore the cursed, never ending life of Milo Mobius in this time travel adventure. It's a definite change of pace for Swamp Thing as we near the end of Len Wein's run. Reader: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly

"How long he has stood here, gazing sadly at the ruptured ruins of the mouldering barn that was once his private laboratory, he cannot remember-- nor would it truly matter if he did--" It's a changing of the guard as Nestor Redondo steps in to art duties after Bernie Wrightson had left. Returning guest Erik Hanson steps in as we assess Redondo's art. And the story of alien worms and would be saviors that Len Wein conjures up. Reader: Robert Reineke Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly

"For the screamng is loud and long and frightening --- and laced wth maniacal laughter that sends snakes skittering into the underbrush  --- night-birds sailing off into an angry sky --- and, at last, the screaming stops!" The end of the Bernie Wrightson run is reached with Issue #10 of Swamp Thing. Paul Hermann of The Comic Binge comes on to discuss this wrapup featuring a battle of monsters and the ghosts of slavery. Reader: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly

"Don't play so high an' mighty with me, Cable. I'll bet there's something in your life you've felt exactly the same way about." This month, Ryan Lower from The Batman Book Club comes on the podcast to discuss "The Stalker from Beyond" by Len Wein, Bernie Wrightson, and Michael Wm. Kaluta. There's a lot to unpack in a still timely rumination on xenophobia and a divided America. Reader: Robert Reineke Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly

"There wasn't any natural way to restore the mines... so my pappy... he started checking into unnatural ways... the occult... and the supernatural... Then one night... I guesss he thought he was ready... He gathered up all the mystic books as such he'd been collecting... and carried them into the mine... And that was the last anyone ever saw of my pappy... Oh, there was the scream that night of course..." With issue #8 of Swamp Thing, Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson turn their sites on Lovecraftian horror after Swamp Thing has wrapped up his initial origin loose threads. Erik Hanson comes on as a guest to discuss the issue and our relationship with Lovecraft. Reader: Erik Hanson of Cradle to the Grave Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly

"This man...will just keep coming...until one of us...is dead...!" In a very special episode, legendary comics artist Kelley Jones comes on the podcast to discuss Swamp Thing #7 "The Night of the Bat" by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson where Swamp Thing journeys to Gotham and encounters Batman. It's a break from the usual format, perhaps becoming more "The Comics That Made Us", but we have a wide ranging conversation about the issue, 70s comics, Bernie Wrightson, working with Len Wein, and many other topics. I hope you have as much fun listening as we had recording it. Reader: Justin Kowalski Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly  

"'They are incapable of raising their hands against their neighbors.' Those were the little clockmaker's words. But their meaning is soon drowned out by the furious chatter of machine gun fire that echoes across the square." In this episode, Rob Veatch comes on to discuss Wein and Wrightson's "A Clockwork Horror" where Swamp Thing stumbles across of village of mechanical men and their dedicated to peace creator. Just in time for the Conclave to swoop in and destroy everything and see a real horror unleashed. Reader: Rob Veatch Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly  

"You looked after me... when I needed help... Now it's my turn to look after you!" Samantha Kacho returns to the podcast to discuss issue #5 of the original Swamp Thing run entitled "The Last of the Ravenwind Witches!" Witchcraft, prejudice, Puritans, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and a host of other thoughts are discussed. Reader: Samantha Kacho Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly

"Somhow, the fear-filled scream that drifts in from the bog is not totally unexpectedby those in the ancient manor -- but all heads turn at the sound just the same..." Jeremy Lloyd of Dark Tower Radio is a guest this month as we discuss Issue #4 "Monster on the Moors", Bernie Wrightson, werewolves, Stephen King, and CYCLE OF THE WEREWOLF. Reader: Andy DiGenova of Holy Batcast Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly

"There wasn't much left of you, you realize -- I had to improvise my repairs from the materials at hand! Here -- I'll show you!" With issue #3 of Swamp Thing, Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson tell the story of The Patchwork Man and introduce Abigail Arcane to the saga. Guest Andy DiGenova of Holy Batcast comes on to discuss this historic issue. Reader: Robert Reineke Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly

"Forgive my manner of summoning you, my friend, but I could not chance your refusing my invitation! You see, I have a proposition to make you. A most unusual proposition, indeed!" With issue #2 of Swamp Thing, Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson introduce Anton Arcane and embue the book with an expressionistic look that would mark it until today. Guest Erik Hanson comes on to discuss this historic issue. Reader: Erik Hanson Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly

"Laissez les bontemps rouler. Please. For us. For all of us." We've reached the end of Alan Moore's run with issue 64 "Return of the Good Gumbo". Alan Moore is joined by Tom Yeates, Rick Veitch, and Stephen Bissette to bring closure and a decision about Swamp Thing's relationship with mankind. Erik Hanson comes on to discuss this finale. Reader: Erik Hanson Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly

"Amongst the keels of rocks he thinks of her, and of the men who'd kept her from him... of a love too long unconsummated and unfinished wars." Swamp Thing returns to earth with a score to settle in Swamp Thing #63 titled "Loose Ends (Reprise)" courtesy of Alan Moore and Rick Veitch. Reader: Rob Veatch Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the memory of John Bierly.

"I saw the gods in their 'final' conflicts, tearing their mythical worlds asunder in orgy after meaningless orgy of violence..." Justin Kowalski joins the podcast to discuss Swamp Thing #62 "Wavelength" which is crackling with the energy of a Jack Kirby book. Rick Veitch handles story and art in this issue, previewing his run to come. Reader: Rob Veatch of Batman on Film Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly

"and finally he decides that yes, it's blasphemy, of course it's blasphemy..and suggests it anyway." Chris Clow comes on the podcast to discuss one of the weirdest team ups ever between Swamp Thing and the Green Lantern Medphyll in Swamp Thing #61 "All Flesh is Grass" by Alan Moore and Rick Veitch. Reader: Sean Gerber of MCU Fan Show Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the memory of John Bierly.

"He was beautiful. He was other. He was of my flesh." A brand new format and a particularly experimental issue #60 entitled "Loving the Alien" greeted readers of Swamp Thing in 1987. Alan Moore and John Totleben stretch what comics could do in the issue. And Robert and guest Nat Almirall are here to discuss all the implications. Reader: Robert Reineke Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the memory of John Bierly.

"Why eons of torment shan't begin to settle that debt. I'm told you're still accumulating interest!" Stephen Bissette, aided by artists Rick Veitch and Alfredo Alcala, take the reins in Swamp Thing #59 titled "Reunion". Rob Veatch revisits the podcast to discuss the issue. Reader: Robert Reineke Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the memory of John Bierly.

"Why can't these people ever handle their own problems?" Chris Clow guests on the podcast to discuss Swamp Thing #57 entitled "Mysteries in Space" as Swamp Thing gets whisked off to Rann and the world of Adam Strange courtesy of Alan Moore and Rick Veitch. Readers: Gabe and Alice Hakvaag Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the memory of John Bierly.

"Everything is blue." Swamp Thing lives in Swamp Thing #56 entitled "My Blue Heaven". But, the new life Swamp Thing finds himself in has hidden dangers and traps. Is he in heaven, hell, or purgatory? Robert is joined by Rob Veatch to discuss the dangers of loneliness in the latest episode. Reader: Reynaldo Gusmundo Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the memory of John Bierly.

"If you wear black, then kindly irritating strangers will touch your arm consolingly and inform you that the world keeps turning." A funeral is held in Swamp Thing #55 entitled "Earth to Earth". It's a common occurrence in life, but uncommon in comic books. Robert is joined by Samantha Kacho to discuss the latest issue, funerals, and grief in general. Reader: Samantha Kacho Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the memory of John Bierly.

"All we have in common is the horror in our lives." Abby is left to pick up the pieces of her life and Liz Treymayne's in Swamp Thing #54 titled "The Flowers of Romance". Alan Moore and Rick Veitch delve deep into grief and toxic masculinity in a story that's years ahead of the #MeToo movement. Robert is joined by Samantha Kacho to discuss the latest issue. Reader: Samantha Kacho Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the memory of John Bierly.

"The war is won. Gotham just hasn't realized it yet" We conclude the double sized Swamp Thing #53 entitled "The Garden of Earthly Delights" as Swamp Thing's siege of Gotham concludes in an unexpected manner. Robert is joined by Cody Lang to discuss the conclusion of a story months in the making. Readers: Justin Kowalski, Tom Mays, and Brittany Lotshaw Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the memory of John Bierly.

"Can we talk?" We kick off our discussion of the double sized Swamp Thing #53 entitled "The Garden of Earthly Delights" as Batman battles Swamp Thing who has turned Gotham into a literal urban jungle. It's the year of The Dark Knight Returns and Robert is joined by Cody Lang to discuss this seminal showdown. Readers: Justin Kowalski, Tom Mays, and Brittany Lotshaw Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the memory of John Bierly.

"You can shoot the animals in the forest but you cannot shoot the forest." The podcast returns as Swamp Thing arrives in Gotham to free Abby in issue 52 entitled "Natural Consequences". Robert is joined by Dr. Cody Lang to discuss it. Readers: Justin Kowalski, Tom Mays, and Brittany Lotshaw Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends Dedicated to the memory of John Bierly.

Andy and Brendan discuss the latest news including set photos of Batman on a Batcycle and Dan Didio leaving DC Comics. They also pay tribute to fellow bat-fan John Bierly and review the next episode of Batman Beyond, "Joyride". Join our Mailing List: https://goo.gl/FKUBA2  Take a quick demographic survey: https://goo.gl/33VxBz    Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon   Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn   Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to holybatcast@rf4rm.com

This episode begins with a small tribute to fan and podron friend John Bierly, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. Then we get back into The Crystal Star, discussing chapters 5 and 6. This week’s glistener question: Tell us something we don’t know about you. Contact Us: Tweet us @roguepodron or e-mail us at roguepodron@gmail.com. Website: www.roguepodron.com Support us on patreon: www.pateron.com/roguepodron  Hosted by Meg, Danny, Saf, (not Heath), with Ash too!

This episode begins with a small tribute to fan and podron friend John Bierly, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. Then we get back into The Crystal Star, discussing chapters 5 and 6. This week’s glistener question: Tell us something we don’t know about you. Contact Us: Tweet us @roguepodron or e-mail us at roguepodron@gmail.com. Website: www.roguepodron.com Support us on patreon: www.pateron.com/roguepodron  Hosted by Meg, Danny, Saf, (not Heath), with Ash too!

This week, Marvel Studios News presents a Modern Myth Media podcast reunion. Sean Gerber and Paul Hermann are joined by fellow MMM alumni Justin Bolger and Chris Clow to celebrate the life of our brother, John Bierly. We were honored to know him and want to share with you just how special of a person he was. Odds are, however, many of you already know. Listen as we share some of our favorite memories of John and then hear highlights from his tremendous body of work across the Modern Myth Media, Marvel Studios News, and Fandalorians podcasts. We love and miss you, John.

On January 23rd, BOF lost a longstanding and beloved member of the community, John Bierly. In his memory, this episode of the BOF podcast features a conversation between Editor-in-Chief Bill "Jett" Ramey and Ryan Hoss as they discuss John and his contributions to the site. Audio tribute messages are also included from Tom McClellan, Robert Reineke, and Chris Clow.

In this months comics podcast Alex discusses the following new comics Excalibur 6 Fallen Angels 6 Marauders 6 New Mutants 6 X-Force 6 X-Men 5 Captain Marvel 14 Star 1 Thor 1 Web of Venom: The Good Son Alex then has a dedication for John Bierly who passed away recently before moving into the Comic Book Read for the month: Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Captain Phasma 1-4 Star Wars: Age of Resistance - Captain Phasma and a full reading of Darth Vader 25 Ending with next months read, Avengers vs X-Men 0-12

The gang gives a brief update regarding the podcast and wishes farewell to one of our favorite guests, John Bierly, aka the Gentleman Guppy.

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by Sean Gerber and John Bierly of to discuss the one and only MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. A lot of fond memories are revisited. Time tracks: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE Discussion: 0:00 to 1:06:25 Next Film and Outro: 1:06:25 to End

The 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival is just around the corner. Robert Reineke and John Bierly talk all about this upcoming cultural event. The impressive program book, the background, and the films. Lots of films. In fact we have picks for every day of the film festival.

John Bierly and Sean Gerber are back to catch up on and break down all of the biggest Star Wars news from the past month. We've learned a lot about The Mandalorian via the trailer and Entertainment Weekly coverage while the D23 Expo special look at Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker provides more questions than answers. We did, however, get the only answer that matters when it comes to Ewan McGregor playing Obi-Wan Kenobi again. He said, "Yes," and he's coming to Disney+!

"Mysteries are wonders that you can ponder and share. Secrets are a burden to carry alone!" John and Robert follow Abigail as she meets some familiar caretakers in The Saga of the Swamp Thing #33 courtesy of Alan Moore and Ron Randall. Readers: Samantha Kacho, John Bierly, and Robert Reineke Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Now Playing Network Logo: Nat Almirall of Where the Long Tail Ends

In our first episode, hosts Sean Gerber and John Bierly introduce themselves to all of you. They discuss their podcast origin stories before sharing their journeys through Star Wars fandom.

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by returning guest John Bierly as we take a trip back to the 1990s and three films, THE ROCKETEER, THE SHADOW, and THE PHANTOM, that tried to catch onto the superhero boom created by Tim Burton's BATMAN but which missed for various reasons as part of our Pulp Heroes Spectacular bonus episode.  Time tracks: 0:00 to 33:00 Intro & THE ROCKETEER, 33:00 to 1:04:16 THE SHADOW, 1:04:16 to End, THE PHANTOM and various other films.

Nat, Cody, and Robert (with a special cameo appearance from John Bierly of ) take a trip to the other side of the world and the earliest days of Peter Jackson's career with 1987's BAD TASTE. It's a film that takes its title as a mission statement. If that's not enough, Nat and Robert take a dive into THE SHAPE OF WATER.                                                                                          Intro and BAD TASTE Discussion 0:00 to 28:21 THE SHAPE OF WATER Discussion 23:21 to 45:33 More BAD TASTE Discussion 45:33 to 59:48 Next Month's Film and Outro 59:48 to End

Robert, Nat, and Cody are joined by John Bierly of to sit down and hash out some vacation plans. In particular, the Delos Corporation has a nice setup with Roman World, Medieval World, and . There's a lot to do there with brothels, bank robberies, saloon fights, jail breaks, and showdowns with robot gunslingers all on the table. What can go wrong?   As a bonus, we also discuss HBO's current WESTWORLD series in spoilerific detail.

 Download This week on Western Reaches, Megan and Saf are joined by guest John Bierly to discuss the books Planetfall and The Departure, the games Soma and Shrubnaut, and Captain America Civil War! You can find Megan on Twitter with the handle @blogfullofwords and you can find Saf with @Wanderlustin. Be sure to subscribe to Western Reaches on iTunes/Google Play and subscribe […]

BOF founder and editor-in-chief -- Bill "Jett" Ramey -- honors the 50th anniversary of the 1960s BATMAN TV series with co-host Rick Shew and guests Robert Reineke, John Bierly, and Andy DiGenova.

Host and BOF founder, Bill "Jett" Ramey, welcomes guests John Bierly and Ricky Church on part 1 of BOF's 2015 end-of-the-year podcast.  John talks about BATMAN's "Endgame" and "Superheavy" story arcs in comics, while Ricky discusses the GOTHAM television series.

Myself and John Bierly of Modern Myth Media discuss the third trailer for Man of Steel, and just what was wrong with Superman Returns.

WEAPON-IZE YOUR RADIO! Legend CARMINE APPICE (who brought Led Zeppelin to the US, worked with Rod Stewart, Vanilla Fudge, Jeff Beck, Ozzy Osbourne, Ted Nugent etc...) TOM VITORINO (Manager of The Doors, The Cult, Fuel, Big Country etc...) are in studio! JOHN BIERLY calls up with an update on 'ELI' ...the young man Combat Radio (and Peace Fund Radio) is working to SAVE with a 'life saving organ transplant' through COTA (Children's Organ Transplant Association) go to peacefund to get involved!

WEAPON-IZE YOUR RADIO! Legend CARMINE APPICE (who brought Led Zeppelin to the US, worked with Rod Stewart, Vanilla Fudge, Jeff Beck, Ozzy Osbourne, Ted Nugent etc...) TOM VITORINO (Manager of The Doors, The Cult, Fuel, Big Country etc...) are in studio! JOHN BIERLY calls up with an update on 'ELI' ...the young man Combat Radio (and Peace Fund Radio) is working to SAVE with a 'life saving organ transplant' through COTA (Children's Organ Transplant Association) go to peacefund to get involved!

Jett and the BOF Roundtablers -- Sean Gerber and John Bierly -- discuss the unexpected 4th trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, what was seen in the new TV spots, and answer a few questions from the BOF Mailbag.

Jett and the BOF Roundtablers -- Sean Gerber, Josh Costella, and John Bierly -- discuss the latest RISES news and answer questions from BOF'ers.

Jett and the "BOF Roundtablers" -- Sean Gerber, Josh Costella, John Bierly, and Chris Clow -- return to discuss THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, Batman on film post-Nolan, and take a few of your questions via Twitter!