Podcast appearances and mentions of makenzie mizell

We got the chance to talk with Crystal from Cupcake Girls, a registered nurse and former sex worker who's out here saving lives and handing out Plan B with zero judgment. We covered abortion pills, pH balance, healthcare red flags, and what every in-person worker should have in their emergency kit. Crystal also shares tips for navigating sex work–friendly care, the truth about bleeding risks, and how she's fighting for our rights behind the scenes. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by health info or ignored by providers, this one's for you!Follow Crystal at @thtsceceFollow the Cupcake Girls at @cupcakegirlsLearn more and get involved at cupcakegirls.orgFollow AM at @amdavies_Follow Daisy at @daisyducatiSupport heauxprahs everywhere on yasstore.shopProduced by Makenzie Mizell

We sat down with Amari, a UK-based sex coach and founder of two sex-positive businesses, to talk about the intersections of sexual health, mental health, and censorship. She shares her journey from sociology student to agency owner, how shadowbans really work, and why sex workers need to back up their Instagram accounts. We also get into personal kinks, like fantasizing about money, and the emotional reality of working in this space.Follow Amari at @sxcoachingbyamariHire Amari at @adminbyamari.agencyVisit Amari's website adminbyamariagency.comFollow AM at @amdavies_Follow Daisy at @daisyducatiSupport heauxprahs everywhere on yasstore.shopProduced by Makenzie Mizell

What do you get when you combine 20 years of stripping, a sober mind, and a fierce passion for truth? Today's guest: Canada's #1 Dating Coach Chantal Heide. Onyx Sachi said we had to talk to her— and she was right! Chantal joins AMD to share how she went from collecting raw data in strip clubs to becoming a published author, livestream coach, and the creator of the Evolution Revolution movement. She's flipping the script on relationships and we're taking notes.Follow Chantal at @canadasdatingcoachFollow AM at @amdavies_Follow Onyx at @onyxsachiSupport heauxprahs everywhere on yesastripper.comProduced by Makenzie Mizell

Today, AM sits down with Edie Montana, founder of Slvt Riot, the former  “Berlin Strippers Collective”, to hear how a promising documentary turned into a betrayal. What began as a sex worker-led collaboration slowly warped into a sensationalized script, using Edie's trauma without her consent. We talk about blurred professional boundaries, the red flags she missed, and why sex workers end up exploited by the people who claim to support us. This story matters — and it could happen to anyone.*Trigger Warning: There is talk of SA in this episode. Follow Edie @slvtriotFollow AM @amdavies_Follow YAS Work at @yasworkorgSupport heauxprahs everywhere on yasstore.shopProduced by Makenzie Mizell

Lilith Foxx and Lea Levi are sexuality experts whose journeys started with a lot of silence and shaming around sex and led to both spicy exploration and celibacy. After a rocky dating history, podcast producer, Makenzie Mizell, married herself. This episode briefly mentions intimate partner/domestic violence and touches on the feminist 4B movement. Listen after the outro music for a funny BTS story/confession involving Makenzie's ring. Learn more about this episode's storytellers: https://lilithfoxx.com Instagram: @thelilithfoxx https://www.makenziemizell.com Lea recommended checking out FLURE. Check out the latest specials at thepleasurechest.com!  IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @GirlBonerRadio  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

After four episodes guest hosting our series on elective surgeries, Lisa Michelle steps out of the host seat and into the spotlight to share her own story - one shaped by years of dancing, pain, research, and three separate breast surgeries. This candid conversation with Onyx gets into what Lisa wishes she had known before her first augmentation, how pole dancing influenced her surgical decisions, and what finally made her say enough and choose a completely different path for her third and final procedure.Follow Lisa at @poleyourheartoutFollow Onyx @onyxsachiFollow AM at @amdavies_Follow YAS Work at @yasworkorgSupport heauxprahs everywhere on yasstore.shopProduced by Makenzie Mizell

We're deep in our month-long series on body modification in the sex work space with guest host Lisa and producer AM at the mic. In this second to last installment, Lucy walks us through the long, painful, and often confusing road she took through multiple BBLs, including what she wishes she'd known before getting started. We talk candidly about recovery, body image, social pressure, algorithm-driven obsession, and learning to stop chasing perfection. If you've ever considered surgery or just want to hear the real behind-the-scenes of beauty work in the club—this one's for you. Rate, subscribe & share with your people

Continuing our series on elective surgery in the sex work industry, we explore the world of medical tourism with guest Nia Nebula, who shares her experiences with breast augmentation and lip lifts. We talk cost, recovery, red flags, and what it means to invest in your body as both an artist and a business. Whether you're surgery-curious or just along for the ride, this one's full of insight, honesty, and a lot of laughs. Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe!Follow Lisa at @poleyourheartoutFollow Nia Nebula at @iamnianebulaFollow AM at @amdavies_Follow YAS Work at @yasworkorgSupport heauxprahs everywhere on yasstore.shopProduced by Makenzie Mizell

What if every boob job conversation was already a gender conversation—we just didn't know how to name it? Guest host Lisa Michelle talks with Karma Chase about how elective surgery intersects with identity and self-worth. Karma shares the emotional and physical aftermath of breast augmentation as a working stripper—and how the experience reshaped their understanding of embodiment and value. Listen now and rethink everything you thought you knew about boobs, binaries, and body autonomy.Follow Lisa at @poleyourheartoutFollow Karma at @karma.chase444Follow AM at @amdavies_Support heauxprahs everywhere on yasstore.shopProduced by Makenzie Mizell

We're thrilled to launch a new series where some months, a different guest host is taking the reins of the show! They'll choose a theme, run the show, and share their unique perspective while our original hosts take a step back into a producer role. This is the first episode of this exciting new format, and Lisa Michelle is kicking things off with AM in the producer's seat!Lisa Michelle will be focusing this month on elective surgeries: the good, the bad, and everything in between. Her guest, Selena, shares her experiences with breast augmentation and labiaplasty. Together, they explore the personal and professional impacts of these procedures, discussing body image, confidence, and the importance of finding the right professionals in the sex work industry. Tune in for a candid conversation on the choices behind elective surgery and how it affects self-expression and empowerment.Follow Lisa at @poleyourheartoutFollow Selena at @selenermendozaFollow AM at @amdavies_Support heauxprahs everywhere on yasstore.shopProduced by Makenzie Mizell

We're kicking off 2025 with a must-hear episode! AMD chats with Katherine Studley, “The Only Consultant,” about her journey from CPA to TikTok sensation providing judgment-free tax help for sex workers. Katherine breaks down essential tax tips, the importance of write-offs, and what to do with all that money from your sugar daddy. Whether you're behind on taxes or unsure how to handle income from Venmo or CashApp, Katherine has you covered. Learn how to take control of your finances, avoid common pitfalls, and navigate taxes with confidence. Don't miss this insightful and empowering conversation! Follow Katherine @the_only_consultant Visit TheOnlyConsultant.com Follow AM @amdavies_ Support heauxprahs everywhere on yesastripper.com Produced by Makenzie Mizell

Five years ago, a group of friends gathered with August in the Girl Boner Radio studio to play You Don't Know My Life. They shared spicy, funny, embaraassing, and touching stories from their lives. You'll hear about puberty mishaps, awkward kisses, sexy exploration, unforgettable dates and more. Listen, enjoy, and play along!  This episode features: Erin Tillman https://erintillman.com IG: @datingadvicegrl Makenzie Mizell https://www.makenziemizell.com IG: @makenziemizell Rayne Parvis https://rayneparvis.com IG: @RayneParvis Vanessa McGrady http://vanessamcgrady.com IG: @art_and_intrigue  You Don't Know My Life ttps://www.youdontknowmylife.com IG: @ydkmlgame Support August's work and help fund her new laptop: https://www.patreon.com/girlboner or https://account.venmo.com/u/august-gb Do your holiday shopping at thepleasurechest.com! A few fun picks: Evolved Our Gyro Vibe   Je Joue ILY Wand Rechargeable G-Spot Vibrator   Oxyballs Willy Rings   Strap-On Unique Harness   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

This week Daisy's chatting with the legendary Spinning Shea! We're getting into Shea's globe-trotting adventures, including a spontaneous performance in Japan and the thrills of producing her own birthday show. Shea shares behind-the-scenes stories from dancing on stage with Snoop and the challenges of performing in Vegas. It's a fun, honest, and lively conversation you won't want to miss. Get ready to be inspired by Shea's passion and resilience! Find Shae at @spinninshaex Follow Daisy @daisyducati Support heauxprahs everywhere on yesastripper.com Produced by Makenzie Mizell

Carly Pifer's creative field research about sex and dating surprised her by becoming super sizzling for herself. Her intimate interviews overseas led to steamy romps, including sex with two very different Frenchmen in one day.   Once Carly's study was over, current events prompted her to want to celebrate positive sexual experiences. She's been on a mission ever since. Check out Aurore at readaurore.com and @readaurore on Instagram.   Celebrate mindful masturbation at The Pleasure Chest! IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin. The interview featured in this episode was engineered by Makenzie Mizell.  

Big Os that blew our minds! And then some... As shared with August at an event co-hosted by Sex-Positive Los Angeles called Donuts and Orgasm Stories – featuring Erin, Joe, Heidi, Norma, AP, Rachel and Kelsey, plus one of August's own.   Highlights include:   A brussels sprouts-gasm Before and after menopause climaxes A first orgasm after years of sex-phobia The sexiness of “messiness” and safe exploration Leaning into your intuition for more pleasure What donuts and orgasms have in common   SPLA on Instagram: @SexPosLA   Check out The Pleasure Chest's latest specials!    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio     More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner Produced by August McLaughlin Event recordings featured in this episode were engineered by Makenzie Mizell.

Domina Mara, Professional Dominant and filmmaker, and her pup join August for another round of Sex Questions With…! Learn about Mara's career, the pair's Dominant/pup relationship and the group's answers to steamy questions from listeners and the boardgame, “You Don't Know My Life.”   Highlights include the “birds and the bees,” a squirting and multiple orgasm experience, extraordinary sex toys, lessons learned the hard way and more!   Explore Miss Mara's work: DominaMara.com YouTube.com/DominaMara  Instagram.com/MaraDomina Twitter.com/MaraDomina   Check out The Pleasure Chest's Pleasure Personality Gift Guides! thepleasurechest.com    Makenzie Mizell engineered the recording session for this episode.   More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio

August is joined by friend and colleague, Makenzie Mizell, to discuss times they made sex or dating experiences awkward. You'll also hear about listeners' “OMG” dates and Makenzie's latest (and spicy!) ventures.   Topics touched on include bodily functions, a gay ‘ol pickup line, a myth about female sexuality and male desires and more! You'll also hear about sexy gift ideas, available at The Pleasure Chest.   Learn more about Makenzie's latest + support their work: periodpodcastnetwork.com onlyfans.com/sidneylane   Save 15% on awesome goodies  + support a great cause at musamasala.com!   Save 35% on the Vesper 2, elegant vibrator necklace and support Girl Boner at the same time (via a commission) here.   More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  August on Twitter: @AugstMcLaughlin

What changed sex for you for good? What's your favorite sex story to tell? Or most embarrassing mishap? Comedians and hosts of Trailer Park Diaries, Vicki Barbolak (America's Got Talent) and Shawn Pelofsky (The Comedy Store), join August to explore these questions and more—with the help of a popular sex toy and Esther Perel's game, Where Should We Begin.    Listen to past income reports on Cubicle to CEO and receive free access to “your first $10K month” masterclass and a bonus workbook here: zen.ai/girlbonerceo   Check out the latest specials (and LeWand) at The Pleasure Chest!   More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner    Support the show + get  fun extras: patreon.com/girlboner     Makenzie Mizell engineered the recording session for this episode at the Period studio.    Explore podcast advertising: zen.ai/girlbonerradio0

Fiona Dawson grew up in a semi-sex-positive home, and didn't question her orientation until she fell in love with a woman. Coming out as gay felt fairly easy to her. Coming out as bi was another story…    Now an Emmy-nominated, award-winning filmmaker and author of the forthcoming book, “Are Bisexuals Just Greedy?,” Fiona aims to un-f*ck gender and sexuality for a more harmonious world.    You'll also learn about:   Fiona's sexual “firsts” and a few from listeners The difference between bisexual and pansexual What Fiona's female gender identity means to her Fiona's “blow job learning curve” (and her related book dedication) Why it's pretty common for people assigned female at birth not to enjoy going down on a penis   Learn about Fiona Dawson's work: freelionproductions.com   Fiona on IG: fionajdawson and @nowwithfiona   Explore podcast advertising: zen.ai/girlbonerradio0   Support the show + get fun extras: patreon.com/girlboner   More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner    Makenzie Mizell engineered the interview session for this episode at the Period studio: periodpodcastnetwork.com    Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.

Thank you to everyone who contributed their voice to this minisode. Thank you to Cindy Mizell and Makenzie Mizell and Rosa Delgado. Sara Bazan of Comadres Y Comics, to AM Davies of Yes, a Stripper Podcast, to Nicky Urban and Kate Segal of Comedy Girl Crush, and to Judith Kargbo and Coradata McCloud of Tinsel Town Tea. Each of these podcasts are so amazing, and the humans behind this network are just so amazing, kind, creative, and supportive. Again, if you want to support this network you can find and follow any of these shows, or donate to Period LLC on Venmo.

Kristopher Lovestone grew up learning a lot about menstruation, later earned his “red wings” and now has strong feelings about period sex. Makenzie Mizell has had many ups and downs with her periods, including a form of sexual freedom and relationship (red and green) flags.   A few more things you'll learn about:   How folks August surveyed about period sex feel about it Valid reasons folks avoid or embrace period sex Hematolagnia, or blood play Info for anyone concerned about going down on someone who's menstruating A few ways to make period sex more fun What conversations about period sex can tell you about a relationship Why Kristopher wrote his book, The Conscious Cock: The Empowered Sexuality Manual for Men Why Makenzie named her podcast network, Period, and why you should check out Tinsel Town Tea!   Pay What You Want for the Netflix of P*rn, aka Bellesa Plus: bplus.co/girlboner    Support the show + get fun extras! patreon.com/girlboner     SIgn up for (very) occasional email updates: augustmclaughlin.com   

“What about Girl Boners?” August first wondered about this in grade school. While she didn’t realize it then, that curiosity set the stage for her eventual career. Throughout that work, she’s learned a great deal about obstacles in the realm of femme sexuality. She’s also heard many questions about arousal, a topic Dr. Megan has a lot to say about, given her nearly two decades as a sex therapist.   A few things you’ll learn in this episode:   What “Girl Boner” means   A few common obstacles around “female sexuality”   Repercussions of these obstacles that hurt folks of all genders Tips for exploring your personal turn-ons   Explore Girl Boner: https://girlboner.org/ Shop for toys: https://thepleasurechest.com    To receive Clitoral Play 7 Techniques for Mindblowing Pleasure and occasional hot sex tips from Dr. Megan, text 'desire" to 66866. Or sign up here: https://greatlifegreatsex.com/    Connect with Makenzie Mizell for podcasting services: https://www.periodnetwork.com

What’s your wildest sex or dating memory? This week on Girl Boner Radio, August shares OMG stories from fellow Period podcasters, including Makenzie Mizell, AM Davies and Sara, plus dating empowerment coach, Erin Tillman. August starts with one of her own stories and wraps up with stories submitted by listeners.    Work with Erin: https://thedatingadvicegirl.com Celebrate Anal August! https://thepleasurechest.com More Girl Boner fun: https://girlboner.org/    Period: https://www.periodnetwork.com Comadres y Comics: https://www.periodnetwork.com/comadres-y-comics Yes, a Stripper Podcast: https://www.thequeenofsexy.com/yes-a-stripper-podcast/

Vibrators, dildos, clitoral suction, more! Kim Airs, a sex educator and writer who founded New England’s first female and couples friendly sex toy store joins August to gab about sex toys, orgasm fun and cultivating sexual comfort. Period network founder Makenzie Mizell shares a spicy and healing toy experience. Dr. Megan weighs shares her favorite non-vibrating toy. https://thepleasurechest.com @pleasurecheststores http://kimairs.com  @kimairs https://greatlifegreatsex.com/rx  @dr.megan.fleming https://www.periodnetwork.com @periodnetwork https://augustmclaughlin.com @girlbonermedia

Written and directed by Allison Schleisman. Produced by Makenzie Mizell. Elaine Martinez voiced by Rosa Delgado. Sydney voiced by Julie Ouellette. Fran voiced by Socks Whitmore. Courier voiced by Raechel Wong. On Period.

August is joined by previous guests, engineer/producer Makenzie Mizell, stylist Rayne Parvis, dating coach Erin Tillman and author Vanessa McGrady, to play “You Don’t Know My Life”—hosted by the game’s co-creator, Dennis Hensley. Hear touching and hilarious true stories about crushes, dating, sex and more. Dr. Megan shares one, too! https://augustmclaughlin.com/podcast https://greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasure  https://thepleasurechest.com  https://www.youdontknowmylifegame.com

Written and directed by Allison Schleisman. Produced by Makenzie Mizell. Elaine Martinez voiced by Rosa Delgado. Sam Gately voiced by Thomas Anthony Jones. Courier voiced by Raechel Wong. On Period.

Elaine's Promo for the Soul is here! Listen to a teaser of all the things to come this season. Chia pudding, churros, nuclear missile exchanges, rapid livestock mutation and, of course, chili. The world might be ending, but this is just the beginning. Written by Allison Schleisman and featuring Rosa Delgado as Elaine. Produced by Makenzie Mizell and brought to you by Period Network.

August is joined by Makenzie Mizell, cofounder of the Period podcast network and Girl Boner’s audio engineer and tech producer, for a chat about sexual discoveries, dealing with criticism and competition versus non-competition among women and femmes. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who is struggling to advocate for her own sexual pleasure. Then August and Makenzie delve unexpectedly into navigating body image challenges and wrap up with a few podcasting and writing tips for beginners. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. Find “Girl Boner: The Good Girl’s Guide to Sexual Empowerment” in audiobook, hardcover and ebook formats on Amazon. Learn more about Period at periodnetwork.com.           

In this, the first episode since the CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS that was Meltdown Comics' closure, Eric sits down with the mighty Arvind Ethan David (Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Jagged Little Pill The Musical) to talk 1986's THE MAN OF STEEL, by John Byrne!  Topics include: Douglas Adams, being an American immigrant, and how 1980's politics shaped John Byrne's re-interpretation of the world's greatest hero! This Week's Guest: Arvind Ethan David TW/IG: @ArvD Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Makenzie Mizell Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/)

Steve Levy, executive producer for Starburns Industries, joins Eric on the FINAL episode of SuperFriends to talk Meltdown Comics' closure, his work on Harmontown and Ricking Morty-- and his love for iCarly!  Also: Rick and Morty season four spoilers (kind of)! Meltdown may be closed. The podcast may be over. But the battle for "Truth, Justice, and The American Way" is never-ending. Keep up the fight, Super Friends. This Week's Guest: Steve Levy TW/IG: @slevy79 Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Makenzie Mizell Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

Advertising guru Kevin Alvarez joins Eric in the studio to reminisce about the 2003 American Express campaign which was basically just a glorified excuse for Jerry Seinfeld to write two short films about Superman. Patrick Warburton (Brock Samson, The Tick) voiced Clark Kent! Barry Levinson (Rain Man, Good Morning Vietnam) directed! Watch them here on the official (and super dated) website: http://www.wddg.com/projects/superman_seinfeld/   This Week's Guest: Kevin Alvarez Instagram: @sweetboykev Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Makenzie Mizell Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/)

Todd Bartoo (Director/Writer of the upcoming film KILLING JOAN) joins Eric in the studio to discuss the cinematic question mark that is Superman 3. Topics include: studio notes, shady Hollywood dealings, and what the Heck a "producer" actually is. This Week's Guest: Todd Bartoo Website:  http://todfilm.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/todfilm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KillingJoan/   Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Makenzie Mizell Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

The changes keep a-coming! Makenzie Mizell is the new engineer for most of the shows on the Meltdown Network, so join Matt in a casual chat about fandom from the female perspective on this fun episode of Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy. Presented by Meltdown Comics and Gallery 30 South! Makenzie Mizell Instagram: @makenziemizell Follow Pod Sequentialism! Twitter: @PodSeq Facebook: @PodSeq T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Host and Creator: Matt Kennedy Producer and Engineer: Makenzie Mizell Theme music “Rumble” provided by www.Bensound.com

In addition to being a massive Superman fan, James A. Fino is a 20 year veteran of The Entertainment Industry who has worked on bangers like Anomalisa, Community, Home Improvement, King Of The Hill, and more! He is also an Executive Producer/Partner at Starburns Industries, and a New Media Instructor for The University Of Texas' satellite campus, in Burbank.  He rules. In this episode, James and Eric discuss the Richard Donner Cut of SUPERMAN 2-- Eric's favorite film in the franchise! What is "The Richard Donner Cut", you ask? Listen to this episode and find out!  Website: www.StarburnsIndustries.com Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Producer and Engineer: Max Mizell Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

WARNING!!! EXPLICIT!!! Abed Gheith (Community, Grandma's Virginity Podcast, Rick And Morty, The Sarah Silverman Program) pops into the studio today to talk about-- among many, many other things-- Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' FOR THE MAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING. Presented by Meltdown Comics! "Think clean thoughts, Chum". This Week’s Guest: Abed Gheith Twitter:@abedg Instagram: @abedg Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced  by Mason Booker Engineered by Makenzie Mizell Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

"Russ Pirozek (author of Rising Sun Comics' COLLAPSE series), hops on the mic today to talk about INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US-- that insane video game made by the folks who created MORTAL KOMBAT, wherein Clark beats a pregnant Lois Lane to death with his bare hands. Talking points include: Why people are interested in seeing Superman fail, why video games are different from comic books and movies & how that affects our relationship to the characters therein, and why different superhero archetypes appeal to different groups of people.  This Week’s Guest: RussPirozek Twitter: @rspirozek Website: http://www.risingsuncomics.com Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

Yehudi Mercado is so ridiculously talented, some primitive cultures consider him to be a witch. Screenwriter (Buffalo Speedway), comic book author and artist (Sci-Fu), video game writer and character designer (Guardians Of The Galaxy: The Universal Weapon), the only thing Yehudi CAN'T do is record a boring podcast-- which is super convenient for us! Señor Mercado joins Eric today to talk about his favorite Superman story of all time, the epic animated 3-parter that kicked off the 90's Superman Animated series, “SUPERMAN: LAST SON OF KRYPTON” presented by Meltdown Comics! Save Meltdown! Save Meltdown Petition This Week’s Guest: Yehudi Mercado Website: http://www.supermercadoent.com Twitter: @ymercado Facebook: @supermercadocomics Instagram:@supermercadocomics Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

In this episode Eric and Nathaniel Osollo (Dark Mouse, The Point Of You, The Shadow People Are Here, ) talk about "the last Superman story" Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's ALL-STAR SUPERMAN. Discussion topics include: dying with grace, multi-layered storytelling, and the fact that Superman is definitively super duper Mexican. This episode, like every episode, is presented by our solar-powered allies at Meltdown Comics! This Week’s Guest: Nathaniel Osollo Website: http://www.eyedraugh.com Twitter: @eyedraugh Instagram: @eyedraugh Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

Today, in this very SPECIAL episode of SuperFriends, Eric is joined by special ed teacher Richard Stouvenel for a discussion of J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis' Man of Steel origin story SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, and a conversation about what it means to grow up differently abled. SPECIAL thanks to Meltdown Comics for making this episode possible! This Week’s Guest: Richard Stouvenel Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

Merry Christmas, superfriends! We got you a NEW EPISODE! And not only is it a new episode, it's a two hour-and-eighteen-minutes-long commentary track for the absolute best live-action Superman story of all time, 1978's SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE! (Original version) You'll believe a man can fly. And you'll believe that two men and two women can commentate! Brought to you by those strange visitors from another world at Meltdown Comics! This episode features the unique vocal stylings of: Heather Hooks (Artist) - https://society6.com/babyfacehooks Makenzie Mizell (Musician) - https://www.makenziemizell.com Mason Booker (Podcast Producer) - http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/author/mason/ Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/  

Hold on to your mother boxes, mother&$#@ers! SUPERMAN'S OTHER PALS' Gary Rolin joins Eric in the studio to dissect the Justice League film! Because Superman is in it! And so are a bunch of Jimmy Olsen characters, like Steppenwolf, Darkseid (kinda) and The Parademons! This episode, like every episode, is presented by our superpowered allies at Meltdown Comics! This Week's Guest: Gary and Ella Plum Rolin TW: @otherpalspod Listen to their podcast: SUPERMAN’S OTHER PALS here: iTunes– http://apple.co/2xH64CV Google Play – http://bit.ly/2xsk7N4 Stitcher – http://bit.ly/2wEeePo Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

Writer, puppeteer, comedian, and all-around swell guy Matt Wilkie joins us today to talk "Hereafter", Chapters 43 & 44 of the JUSTICE LEAGUE animated series, written by Dwayne McDuffie. This fan favorite episode features what is ostensibly the death of The Man Of Steel, and how the various members of the superhero community-- and the world at large-- react to his absence. Plus: Lobo! It's pretty great. This episode, like every episode, is presented by our heroes at Meltdown Comics!   This Week’s Guest: Matt Wilkie Twitter: @WritingWilkie   YouTube: youtube.com/thehampals   Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

Today's guests are the charming father-daughter duo who host one of Eric's favorite podcasts, “SUPERMAN'S OTHER PALS”, a show dedicated to chronicling the adventures of Jimmy Olsen! In their own words: “He's been a gorilla. a werewolf, Elastic Lad, and the Red Headed Beatle of 1,000 B.C.; he's Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen. Join Gary Rolin and his teenage daughter, Ella Plum Rolin, as they explore the amazing, the absurd and the literally unbelievable adventures of The Daily Planet's favorite cub reporter.” Brought to you by the fine folks at Meltdown Comics! This Week’s Guest: Gary and Ella Plum Rolin TW: @otherpalspod Listen to their podcast: SUPERMAN'S OTHER PALS here: iTunes- http://apple.co/2xH64CV Google Play - http://bit.ly/2xsk7N4 Stitcher - http://bit.ly/2wEeePo Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

Makenzie Mizell is a Los-Angeles-based musician with a voice like an angel and a right hook like a lightning bolt-- so it's fitting that she's joining us to talk about 1984's SUPERGIRL! TRIGGER WARNINGS: Feminism, black magick, incomprehensible plots, nepotism, Popeyes Chicken. This conversation, like every episode of SuperFriends, is presented by the fine folks at Meltdown Comics! This Week’s Guest: Makenzie Mizell Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcXcy7XxMYRwxqYmZRS-4Og Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/makenzie-mizell Website: https://www.makenziemizell.com/ Instagram: @makenziemizell Twitter: @makenziemizell Facebook: @makenziemizellmusic Patreon: @makenziemizell Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/  

Jerry Gaylord is a comic book illustrator and animator who has worked on such franchises as Adventure Time, Bill & Ted, Regular Show, Sonic The Hedgehog, The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ultimate Spider-Man,and more. One time, he and Eric teamed up to tell a weird story about Gods playing guitars.  Jerry joins Eric in the studio today to talk about Mark Waid and Alex Ross' classic, KINGDOM COME. Presented by Meltdown Comics! This Week’s Guest: Jerry Gaylord Twitter:@theFranchize Instagram: @thefranchizelive Facebook:@thefranchizelive Website: http://www.thefranchizelive.com Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

Warning Explicit!!!! You may recognize the dulcet tones of Janette Quevedo's voice from her work on the Meltcast 3.0 podcast, located on this very network! Janette joins us today to pick apart JUSTICE LEAGUE: GODS AND MONSTERS-- the first recorded appearance of a Latino Superman (besides Eric's birth certificate). The sexual tension is so thick, you'd need a blast of heat vision to penetrate it! Presented by Meltdown Comics! This Week’s Guest: Janette Quevedo Twitter: @janettequevedo Tumblr: http://janetteknowswhatsup.tumblr.com/    Follow Eric Esquivel! TW:@ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

Warning Explicit!!! Henry Barajas swears to God he's a comedian. Listen to this episode-- wherein he and Eric talk about Dave Gibbons' and Steve Rude's WORLD'S FINEST #2, from 1990-- and you be the judge! Presented by Meltdown Comics! This Week’s Guest: Henry Barajas Twitter: @HenryBarajas Website: https://about.me/hbarajas   Follow Eric Esquivel! TW: @ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

Ascot Smith is an award-winning creator who specializes in writing interactive virtual reality content. His work is all about crafting customized experiences based on his audience's choices...which makes him a PERFECT guy to chat with about Zack Snyder, and the various...bold choices... the director made when adapting the Superman mythology to 2013's MAN OF STEEL. Yep. We're going there. This Week’s Guest: Ascot Smith Twitter: @ascot_world Website: http://ascotjsmith.com/  Follow Eric Esquivel! TW: @ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

Steven T. Seagle is a legendary creator who needs no introduction...but I'm gonna give him one anyway. In addition to his epic runs on books like Alpha Flight, House of Secrets, Sandman Mystery Theater, Superman, and Uncanny X-Men, Steve is also the co-creator of both Big Hero Six, and—along with his partners at Man Of Action--Ben 10. Seagle joins Eric in the studio this episode to discuss his groundbreaking work, IT'S A BIRD..., a semi-autobiographical graphic novel that chronicles his real-life reluctance to take a gig writing The Man Of Steel. Check it out on this SUPER episode of Superfriends, presented by Meltdown Comics!   This Week’s Guest: Steven T. Seagle Twitter: @steventseagle   Website: http://manofaction.tv/  Follow Eric Esquivel! TW: @ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/  

Today Eric is joined by comic book author Caleb Monroe (Batman, Peanuts, Steed and Mrs. Peel), for a balls-out-crazy discussion of the legendary Alvin Schwartz's metaphysical memoir, AN UNLIKELY PROPHET, in which Alvin claims that he was visited by a magical, 7 foot tall Buddhist monk who taught him the occult truth behind Superman's existence. It's the craziest--allegedly true-- book in the entire world, and the boys are gonna tell you all about it on this episode of Super Friends presented by Meltdown Comics! This Week’s Guest: Caleb Monroe TW:@calebmonroe www.tinyletter.com/calebmonroe www.calebmonroe.com Follow Eric Esquivel! TW: @ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

We're joined today by the infamous Adam Goldberg--Playwrite, screenwriter, and occasional guest-villain on Dan Harmon's “Harmontown” podcast! Adam drops by our Fortress of Solitude today to sing the praises of Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuiness' SUPERMAN/BATMAN vol 1: Public Enemies! All on this episode of Superfriends with Eric Esquivel presented by Meltdown Comics! This Week’s Guest: Adam Goldberg Twitter: @adamultraberg  Instagram: @adamultraberg Follow Eric Esquivel! TW: @ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

Illustrator and animator Ethan Harper (Bee and Puppycat) joins us in the studio to chat about the SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES episode "Fun And Games"! Ironically enough, this episode is zero fun, and nobody plays any games. Presented by Meltdown Comics! This Week’s Guest: Ethan C. Harper Instagram: @ethancharper Facebook: @ethan.harper.79 Twitter: @ethancharper Tumblr: http://ethancharper.tumblr.com/ Follow Eric Esquivel! TW: @ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/  

Celeste Klaus works in TV (it's like comic books, but the pictures move and everybody gets paid a lot more), and is here to talk to us about the greatest thing to happen to the 90's, THE ADVENTURES OF LOIS AND CLARK! Credits: Celeste has worked as Writer's Assistant on Mr. Robot, Narcos, New Girl, and Rush! She also wrote the short films Mad Cows, and Zombi! This Week's Guest: Celest Klaus TW: @celestemarie14 Follow Eric Esquivel! TW: @ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

In this episode, Alison Tompkins (aka, hip hop superstar "ISIS") drops by the studio not to drop some lyrical bombs, but to talk about how sometimes good Superman stories come in SMALLVILLE packages--specifically, the Smallville episode "Crimson" presented by Meltdown Comics! This Week’s Guest: Alison Tompkins Instagram: @AliTom Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/isis36 Follow Eric Esquivel! TW: @ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/

Tim Malstead is a Los-Angeles-based illustrator, with an excellent taste in comic books. He joins us today to talk about what might possibly be the best single issue of Superman of all time, Action Comics #775 aka "What's So Funny About Truth, Justice, And The American Way?". This Week’s Guest: Tim Malstead Twitter: @timmalstead Instagram: @TIMMALSTEAD Website: http://timmalstead.com/ Follow Eric Esquivel! TW: @ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/)  

Julia Fung (Clockwork Apple, The Reason For Dragons - This One Time In Nam) pops into the studio to talk about learning English from old VHS copies of the Fleischer Superman cartoon, Clark Kent as the ultimate American Immigrant fairy tale, and HER DAD SWIMMING WITH SHARKS IN ORDER TO ESCAPE COMMUNIST CHINA! This episode's a real banger, folks. This Week’s Guest: Julia Fung TW: @juliafung166 Julia's Website: http://juliafung166.wixsite.com Follow Eric Esquivel! TW: @ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/)  

*Warning Explicit!* The "coolest" guy in Comics, Sina Grace (Iceman, Self-Obsessed) joins us to discuss Superman's ELECTRIC BLUE BOOGALOO period. This Week’s Guest: Sina Grace TW: @SinaGrace IG: @SinaGrace Follow Eric Esquivel! TW: @ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/)

In this episode:  Javier Hernandez (You Don't Know Ditko, El Muerto) "swings" by to talk about the time The Man Of Steel threw down with that other guy in skintight red and blue spandex: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! This Week's Guest: Javier Hernandez! Javzilla.com   Follow Eric Esquivel! TW: @ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/)  

In this episode:  FIRST ISSUE COLLECTOR'S ITEM! Super guestD.J. Kirkbride (Amelia Cole, Bigger Bang, Never Ending, The One And Future Queen) stops by the studio to talk SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE. This Week's Guest: D.J. Kirkbride www.djkirkbride.com TW: @djkirkbride IG: @djkirkbride FB: djkirkbride.writer Follow Eric Esquivel! TW: @ericmesquivel Hosted by Eric M. Esquivel (https://twitter.com/ericmesquivel) Produced and engineered by Mason Booker Music by Makenzie Mizell (https://www.makenziemizell.com/) Logo by Spencer Brinkeroff III (https://www.facebook.com/spencerB3/)