Podcast appearances and mentions of mike avila

In this episode of the Industrial Advisors podcast, hosts Bill Condon and Matt McGregor welcome Mike Avila, a principal and designated broker at Pacific Rim Real Estate Group. Mike shares his extensive experience in real estate, focusing on the history and future expansion of Frederickson. He discusses the impact of transportation infrastructure, the importance of skilled labor, and the anticipated growth in the region. The conversation covers the challenges and opportunities facing Frederickson, including political hurdles, land costs, and the significance of comprehensive planning. Through personal anecdotes, Mike also reveals his passion for winemaking and his journey from a military career to becoming a leading broker in the industrial land market. 00:36 Meet Our Guest: Mike Avila 01:04 Mike's Personal Interests and Vineyard 02:44 Mike's Real Estate Journey 05:07 The Evolution of Frederickson 10:09 Current and Future Developments in Frederickson 14:24 Challenges and Predictions for Frederickson's Growth 20:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube,

Chuck Stearns and Mike Avila are two of Water Ski Racing's most successul competitors. Stearns, who is often regarded as the greatest water skier in history having won National and World Championships in tournament skiing, won his first Catalina Ski Race in 1955 at the age of 16. Stearns went on to dominate the international race winning an unprecendented (at the time) 11th title in 1982 at the age of 44. Stearns also set a multiple world speed records culminating with is run of 122.11 m.p.h. in 1969 at Long Beach Marine Stadium. Avila one the first ski race he entered in 1968 at the age of 10. He went on to become one of the most dominate skiers in the 80's. Avila claims to have the most wins in ski racing history with 149 which included 27 national championships. Avila was a member of six US world teams. Avila still competes today as a boat driver and finished 1st overall in the 2023 Catalina Ski Race. Lifelong friends, Stearns and Avila are both members of the Water Skiing Hall of Fame. Stearns was inducted in 1982 as a member of the first class of inductees. Avila was inducted in 2002 as the first speed skiing only member.  Stearns will also be a passenger in Avila's boat as they compete in this year's Catalina Ski Race on July 13.  This episode is brought to you by: SoCal Jet Boats the #1 online performance boating community forum, manufacturers of the coolest River Attire, hosts of the the Summer Tour with 6+ events along the Colorado River, and owners of The SoCal Jet Boat SpeedShop. Visit SoCal Jet Boats at www.socaljetboats.com on Instagram at @SoCalJetBoats and Facebook @SoCal Jet Boats Contact SoCal Jet Boats (702) 970-7252 orders@socaljetboats.com This episode is also brought to you by: BoatLoanGuy.com your trusted source for Marine and RV Financing. BoatLoanGuy provides quick and easy stress-free financing for most types of boats including performance boats, pontoons, and center consoles. BoatLoanGuy offers loans from $20,000 to $5M with up to 20 year terms.  Visit BoatLoanGuy at www.boatloanguy.com On Instagram @rvboatloans and on Facebook @RV and Boat Loans Contact BoatLoanGuy.com (619) 699-9900 info@boatloanguy.com Visit our website at www.powerboattalk.com  View the video for this episode: www.youtube.com/@powerboat_talk  Follow us on Instagram @powerboattalk and Facebook @Powerboat Talk  Contact me: powerboattalk@gmail.com

Pastor Mike Avila presents a special message entitled "Honoring Him In A Hostile World" - 1 Peter 2:11-17. Audio Dec 31st am - "Honoring Him In A Hostile World" - 1 Peter 2:11-17.mp3File Size: 24376 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Pastor Mike Avila presents a message entitled "The Great Depression...Of The Soul" - Psalm 119:25-40.Video.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }AudioSep 24th pm - "The Great Depression...Of The Soul" - Psalm 119:25-40 - Mike Avila.mp3File Size:22397 kbFile Type:mp3Download File [...]

Many men focus on the goal of arriving and miss the gift of setbacks, dead ends, and failures: growth. Dr. Mike Avila shares his story of how failure shaped him into the kind of doctor we all wish we had.     Blueprint for Men is a ministry that empowers husbands, fathers, and leaders to live like Jesus.  Website: Join Blueprint's virtual purity group by reaching out to Tom Pyke at:  tom.pyke@blueprintformen.org Want to be a mentor?  Go to Amazon and get : Empower Men to Win by being a Life Coach. Want to pray with other men? - Daily at 7 AM ET on zoom. Want to be in a small group?  Go to Amazon and get : Men's Small Group Book to Build Strong Morning Habits. Want to understand the 3 Angels' Message? Go to Amazon and get . The last message for God's people before Jesus returns.   

On this TransMissions special we get the scoop on the upcoming book The Art and Making of Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy, a perfect companion to the Netflix series. Author Mike Avila and Showrunner FJ DeSanto sit down to tell us all about it! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? Become a Donatreon and support us on Patreon or PayPal! If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Pre-Order The Art and Making of Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy (Comes out October 11, 2022) Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million Bookshop.org RightStuf Walmart Thanks to Mike Avila and FJ DeSanto for joining us on this episode! Mike Avila on [Twitter | Instagram | Facebook ] – Also by… Continue reading The post Special Episode 18 – Art and Making of WFC Trilogy Chat w/ Mike Avila & FJ DeSanto appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.

On this TransMissions special we get the scoop on the upcoming book The Art and Making of Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy, a perfect companion to the Netflix series. Author Mike Avila and Showrunner FJ DeSanto sit down to tell us all about it! Order our TransMissions Exclusive Cover Variant of IDW’s Transformers Till All Are One #1! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by TeePublic! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? Become a Donatreon and support us on Patreon or PayPal! If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Pre-Order The Art and Making of Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy (Comes out October 11, 2022) Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million Bookshop.org RightStuf Walmart Thanks to Mike Avila and FJ DeSanto for joining us on this episode! Mike Avila on [Twitter | Instagram | Facebook ] – Also by… Continue reading The post Special Episode 18 – Art and Making of WFC Trilogy Chat w/ Mike Avila & FJ DeSanto appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.

BLACKHAWK PILOT IN THE PENTAGON ON 9/11, ONE WEDGE AWY FROM IMPACT...A'S ARE DOCTORS, B'S ARE LAWYERS, C'S ARE MILLIONAIRES. MIKE AVILA DREAMS OF NFL CAREER, JOINS ROTC, FLIES BLACKHAWKS, WORKS IN THE PENTAGON AND PONDERS THE NEXT CHAPTER --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/outloudpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/outloudpod/support

Angus reviews Mike Avila's interview series of John Byrne In Depth for SYFY WIRE. It is revealing career spanning trip of John's career and tour of his studio/museum. All in celebration of Dark Horse Comics & John Byrne Month for July! Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.com. John Byrne In Depth SYFY WIRE: https://youtu.be/UM0weL1062M https://youtu.be/QqpsrOfZ2Ow https://youtu.be/3KACTtF5K5A https://youtu.be/uY61UZMSvi8 July is Dark Horse Comics Month and our comic book character in celebration is NEXT MEN: John Byrne's Classic Next Men Vol. 1 https://www.comixology.com/John-Byrnes-Classic-Next-Men-Vol-1/digital-comic/26312 & The graphic novel for the month of July in celebration of Dark Horse Comics Month Is Danger Unlimited by John Byrne: https://www.comixology.com/Danger-Unlimited/digital-comic/30088 Leave a message via the anchor app at Kirby's Kids. www.anchor.fm/kirbyskids Join the Community Discussions https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids Please join us down on the Comics Reading Trail in 2021 https://kirbyskidspodcast.blogspot.com/2020/11/holiday-special-kirbys-kids-giving.html For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com

This week the fellas are joined by MNB real lifer Mike Avila and talk baked potatoes, vacation spots, shaving routine, Coen Brothers, and so much more

Jace is joined by Behind the Panel producer, writer and host, Mike Avila. A life long comics fan Mike shares with us his early love of the medium and how it expanded his vocabulary and started a life long love of reading. We also talk about comic distribution and how things have changed over time. Jace and Mike talk about some of the nuts and bolts of comic's journalism and finding the balance between being an outlet for publishers to market their books and staying true to journalistic integrity. Mike recounts some of his favorite creator and convention moments and let's us in on what he spent 2020 catching up on in comics (Hint: he's friendly and may live in your neighborhood). Finally Mike makes a bold statement on the single greatest non-powered character in the Marvel Universe. Think you know who it is? You will have to listen to find out for sure.

A special bonus episode featuring an interview between Eisner Award winning artist, Alitha Martinez and SYFY Wire contributor, Mike Avila. Alitha is an artist on DC Comics' new project REPRESENT! which has released the first chapter for free for all to read online.

The triumphant return of IIAXM! And we are overjoyed to be back behind the mic(s) and catching the pod up on current events.Research articles:How Stan Lee's X-Men Were Inspired by Real-Life Civil Rights Heroes by Dante A. Ciampaglia, History ChannelActually, Stan Lee Didn’t Base Marvel’s Prof. X & Magneto on Malcolm X & Martin Luther King Jr. by Paco Taylor, VocalThe Weird and Wild History of Dazzler by Sara Century, SyFyFrom Grace Jones to Bo Derek: 40 Years of Marvel’s Dazzler by Mike Avila, SyFyLadies and Gentlemen: Miss Grace Jones by Veronica Webb, The RootThe Queer Importance of Dazzler, Marvel’s Disco-Inspired, Rollerskating Superheroine by Ira Madison III, MTVX-Men as a Queer Metaphor by Sara Century, SyFySource for the quote, “Give us our roses while we’re still here” — B. Parker, as mentioned in Trans Day Of Remembrance Is Resilience Above All by Katie TandyAnd here's a list of organizations we wanted to be sure to highlight. Also check us out on Instagram (@brittwald and @katiemickgee) for additional resources. Read, watch, listen, speak, donate, and keep fighting the good fight!Black Sex Worker LiberationFor the Gworls’ Rent and Gender-Affirming Surgery FundACLU (and sign up to join the ACLU’s People Power texting team!)NAACPPlanned ParenthoodAudre Lorde ProjectG.L.I.T.S.The Bail ProjectThe Marsha P. Johnson InstituteTransgender Law CenterBlack Visions CollectivePeople of Color in PublishingWe Need Diverse BooksGirls Write NowAtlanta Black Owned ReliefBlack Girls CodeThe Black Unicorn Library and Archives ProjectGirls for a Change*Support us on Patreon.We’re on Instagram, Twitter, and AO3 @isitanxman.Email us at isitanxman@gmail.com.See you next #xmenmonday!

s07e39 RUSS BURLINGAME & MIKE AVILA * Originally aired: 27th May 2020 * These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana. TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT Featuring Special Guests, spotlight features, community chat and convention news updates Subscribe, Like and Turn On Notifications for live broadcasts at www.youtube.com/EnglishmanSDCC www.theconventioncollective.com/anenglish…nsandiego

s07e48 Mike Avila & Russell Burlingame THE RETURN! These are the audio recordings of the Season 7 (2019-2020) episodes of Talkin' Con: A Cup O' Tea with An Englishman In San Diego, hosted by Leonard Sultana. TALKIN' CON: A CUP O' TEA with AN ENGLISHMAN IN SAN DIEGO A bi-weekly livestream, hosted by Leonard Sultana, talking comic conventions, con culture and pop culture - LIVE Sundays and Wednesdays, 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT Featuring Special Guests, spotlight features, community chat and convention news updates Subscribe, Like and Turn On Notifications for live broadcasts at www.youtube.com/EnglishmanSDCC www.theconventioncollective.com/anenglishmaninsandiego

Award-winning and New York Times Bestselling writer Cecil Castellucci has crafted comics (Shade, The Changing Girl, Batgirl), graphic novels (Soupy Leaves Home, The Plain Janes), Young Adult novels, and many more books. Castellucci talks about how she's staying creative during this quarantine period, and recommends some must-read books.

Angus reviews Robert Kirkman on Starting in Comics, Image and More an interview from Mike Avila's excellent series called Behind the Panel on SYFY WIRE. Robert details in this interview his origin story of falling in love with comics, working with Image, the Walking Dead and more. It is an outstanding reveal and provides fantastic context for our graphic novel of the month read The Walking Dead. Please drop us a message on the anchor app or send us an mp3 or email to kirbyskidspodcast@gmail.com. Please share your impressions once you have viewed: Robert Kirkman on Starting in Comics, Image and More (Behind the Panel) | SYFY WIRE https://youtu.be/rooqDf3dZmU Our Graphic Novel For May In Celebration Of Image Comics Month Is: The Walking Dead Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye Collects issues #1-6. https://www.comixology.com/The-Walking-Dead-Vol-1-Days-Gone-Bye/digital-comic/663 Rick Grimes is not prepared for this. A couple months ago he was a small town cop who had never fired a shot and only ever saw one dead body. Separated from his family he must now sort through the death and confusion to try and find his wife and son. Discussion Schedule: May 15th - Issues 1 thru 3 May 29th - Issues 4 thru 6 Leave a message via the anchor app at Kirby's Kids. www.anchor.fm/kirbyskids Join the Community Discussions https://mewe.com/join/kirbyskids Please join us down on the Comics Reading Trail in 2020 http://www.kirbyskids.com/2019/11/holiday-special-kirbys-kids-giving.html For detailed show notes and past episodes please visit www.kirbyskids.com

Comic-book writer Joshua Williamson discusses his work on The Flash for DC Comics, crafting epic comic-book crossovers, and how he introduced his daughter to the world of Star Wars during the quarantine lockdown.

G. Willow Wilson, the co-creator of Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, discusses: the origins of her creator-owned series for Berger Books/Dark Horse, The Invisible Kingdom; her work on Wonder Woman; writing The Dreaming for The Sandman Universe; and what she has been re-reading while staying at home.

Best-selling comics writer Tom King speaks candidly about how the pandemic has changed the story he set out to tell in his new series, Strange Adventures. He also talks about why he is happy to be done with open-ended series, what he misses most about conventions, and one quarantine purchase he regrets.

We’re all in this together. And as Kelly Sue DeConnick reveals, the ‘stay-at-home’ protocols can be especially challenging when you’re trying to craft Atlantean superhero drama while helping your kids with their schoolwork. We talked to the bestselling writer in our first ‘work from home’ installment of Behind The Panel. DeConnick shared her ideas behind the soap opera vibe in her Aquaman run and how much fun she’s had writing Mera, and she made us a promise about Baby Andy, too! Oh, and she revealed her quarantine comfort food, too!

Spawn creator and Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane is the very special guest for the Season 1 finale of Behind the Panel. McFarlane discusses making comics history with Spawn, which is now the longest running creator-owned comic book of all time, news on where the new Spawn film is at (including Greg Nicotero's multiple designs for the Hellspawn), and the brand new wave of DC action figures he'll be producing in 2020.

DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio tells Behind the Panel why the DCU timeline is being completely reorganized. DiDio is also writing the new Metal Men series and, as a huge fan of the characters, he talks about why this project is so important to him. He also digs into another big love of his: Godzilla.

Award-winning horror writer Joe Hill is best known in the comics industry for his hit IDW series, Locke & Key (look out for the Netflix TV adaptation in 2020). But he's also launching a brand new horror imprint for DC called Hill House Comics. Hill talks to Behind the Panel all about: how the new, blood-curdling imprint came to be; collaborating with his father, Stephen King, on the chilling short story In the Tall Grass (which became a Netflix film); that Locke & Key TV series; and how he views the creative process.

Highly acclaimed comic artist Greg Capullo discusses his lifelong friendship with Todd McFarlane, his multi-year runs on Spawn (including his return for the Guinness World Record-making issue #300), his game-changing Batman collaborations with writer Scott Snyder, Haunt (created by Robert Kirkman and McFarlane), and much more.

Tula Lotay (the pen name of British artist Lisa Wood) is one of the most in-demand comic artists working today. Lotay is also the founder and director of the UK's Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival (Nov 4-10). In our latest episode of Behind the Panel, Lotay talks about the comics she loved growing up, why movies are such a key source of inspiration, her collaborations with Warren Ellis, an upcoming project with Becky Cloonan, and much more.

The creator of Booster Gold & one of the key figures in the Death of Superman storyline on his long career.

Comic-Con's legacy continues with special guests Ashley Eckstein, Marc Bernardin, Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, Chuck Rozanski, Heidi MacDonald, David Glanzer, Jackie Estrada, and Mark Evanier! Their stories include memorable San Diego Comic-Con moments featuring Mark Hamill, Joss Whedon, Nichelle Nichols, William Shatner, and many more...

Revealed: The origin story of Comic-Con! Jackie Estrada, Jim Lee, Scott Shaw, Mark Evanier, and Chuck Rozanski reflect on the early days, including the 1976 Star Wars presentation, Frank Capra's appearance, and much more...

A special 2-part podcast celebrating the 50th anniversary of San Diego's Comic-Con that you won't want to miss

Our newest Behind The Panel features the legendary Marv Wolfman, co-creator of enough heroes to fill his own Hall of Justice. Wolfman opens up about creating Blade, Nova, the New Teen Titans ... and the origin story of the classic DC crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths! Plus, hear how Marv helped save the original art to a Siegel and Shuster Superman story, and his unique connection to horror master Stephen King!

Music superstars-turned comics stars Gerard & Mikey Way drop by Behind The Panel to discuss the relaunch of DC's Young Animal Imprint. Mikey spills the beans on his first ongoing comic series Collapser, Gerard explains why Time Travel causes him such agita on The Umbrella Academy ... and they both go deep comic-nerd on us as they share some of their favorite comics from their childhood!

When it comes to witnessing and being part of history, Forrest Gump has nothing on Paul Levitz! The comics legend joins us for a new Behind The Panel to reflect on half a century at DC, from his early days learning from legends like Neal Adams and Carmine Infantino to the dark days of the DC Implosion. Levitz also weighs in on writing Legion of Super-Heroes and why he hates reading his early comics work.

Becky Cloonan has forged her own path in comics on the way to becoming one of the most popular and in-demand creators in the industry. In the latest Behind The Panel episode, Cloonan discusses her self-publishing origin story, the details behind the creation of the fan favorite title Gotham Academy, and how growing up in New Hampshire shaped her comics tastes.

It’s the final chapter of our 4-part series celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Batman. This time we’re taking a look at the Dark Knight in animated form. While comics, film and television have all been good to the Bat, the caped crusader’s animated career has had an incredible impact on the character’s legacy. Featuring interviews with Batman: The Animated Series' Kevin Conroy, Andrea Romano, Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett. Also featuring Burt Ward, Julie Newmar and a special 2016 interview with Adam West.

Part 3 of our epic Batman at 80 audio documentary looks at the Dark Knight’s film career. Academy Award-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming shares her insight into creating Christian Bale’s Batsuits, Heath Ledger’s iconic Joker look, Tom Hardy's Bane AND Anne Hathaway's Catwoman costume.And Robert Wuhl reflects on being part of Batmania 30 years ago in Tim Burton’s Batman film … we’ll also hear from producer Michael Uslan on his lifelong obsession with bringing Batman to the big screen!

Comics made him a star, but television made Batman a legend! Episode two of our audio documentary series examines how the 60's TV series made him a pop culture icon and punchline, delve into some wild behind the scenes details, and even dispel a few urban legends about the beloved show. We also look at how the next-gen Bat-TV shows like Birds of Prey and Gotham have added to the mythos. Featuring interviews with Burt Ward, Julie Newmar, Bob Garcia, David Mazouz, Camren Bicondova, Robin Lord Taylor, Erin Richards, Brenton Thwaites, Athena Finger, Michael Uslan and Marv Wolfman. Holy History, Bat-fans! Download this podcast now!

Since his first appearance in the pages of Detective Comics #27, Batman has cast a massive shadow over pop culture. We'll revisit the history of the character, from his pulp noir beginnings to his breakthrough moments on TV and in film that made him a global superstar. Our first episode looks at the comics, and the legendary artists and writers who built the Batman mythos. Featuring interviews with Neal Adams, Jim Lee, Frank Miller, Steve Englehart, Joe Giella, Becky Cloonan, Jim Starlin and more!

The final chapter of our 4-part special celebrating the history of Vertigo Comics. Vertigo was firing on all cylinders as it entered the 21st century, with popular series like Fables, DMZ and Sweet Tooth capturing readers' imaginations. More hits were on the horizon, but so were the warning signs that trouble was fast approaching. Featuring interviews with: Karen Berger, Pia Guerra, Mark Buckingham, Jeff Lemire, Brian Wood, Andy Diggle.

Part 3 of our 4-part special celebrating the history of Vertigo Comics. By 1996, Vertigo Comics was firing on all cylinders. A new wave of wildly original comics stood ready to push the envelope and blow people’s minds. Featuring interviews with Jill Thompson, Karen Berger, Grant Morrison, Garth Ennis, Paul Levitz, Axel Alonso, Brian Azzarello, Will Dennis and Pia Guerra.

The story of Vertigo Comics continues with part 2 of our 4-part special. In this episode, we speak with Neil Gaiman, Karen Berger, Colleen Doran, and Jill Thompson about the rise of The Sandman, one of Vertigo's most successful titles, plus more early Vertigo tales from Grant Morrison.

Our inaugural episode kicks off a 4-part special dedicated to the history of Vertigo Comics - the imprint that expanded the appetites of comic book fans into genres such as horror, fantasy and crime drama. In this episode, we discuss how Karen Berger and a group of British writers helped chart a new course for comics. Featuring interviews with Karen Berger, Paul Levitz, Garth Ennis, Jamie Delano and Grant Morrison.

SYFY WIRE’s Behind the Panel podcast kicks off with a 4-part series celebrating the 25th anniversary of Vertigo Comics - the imprint that expanded the appetites of comic book fans beyond traditional superhero fare into genres such as horror, fantasy and crime drama. Hosted by SYFY WIRE's Mike Avila, featuring interviews with Neil Gaiman, Colleen Doran, Garth Ennis, Jill Thompson, Brian Azzarello and many more.

In this episode, Mark is joined by Marie Swift and Mike Avila. They discuss: The upcoming Advisor Thought Leader Summit The celebrity platform day on November 9 Who should attend? How to build a brand And more  

In this episode, Mark is joined by Mike Avila and Michael Flores. They discuss: Working in documentary film making What is making documentaries so hot these days? Why invest in a documentary? The power of three Exploring the Chicago trading scene as a documentary topic Why Chicago? How to participate? And more...

In this episode, Mark is joined by Marie Swift and Mike Avila. They discuss: The upcoming Advisor Thought Leader Summit The celebrity platform day on November 9 Who should attend? How to build a brand And more

In this episode, Mark is joined by Mike Avila and Michael Flores. They discuss: Working in documentary film making What is making documentaries so hot these days? Why invest in a documentary? The power of three Exploring the Chicago trading scene as a documentary topic Why Chicago? How to participate? And more...  

Emmy-Award winning TV producer, writer, and pop-culture commentator, Mike Avila stops by to talk about his SYFYwire.com documentary-series "So Much Damage: The Oral history of Image Comics".

Emmy-Award winning TV producer, writer, and pop-culture commentator, Mike Avila stops by to talk about his SYFYwire.com documentary-series "So Much Damage: The Oral history of Image Comics".

This week, there's really only one thing we could talk about; a massive science-fiction franchise finally coming back with new material. That's right, it's Star Trek Beyond. No, wait, it's Independence Day: Resurgence. OK, jokes aside, while the trailers for those films are definitely worth discussing, it's Star Wars: The Force Awakens time up in this podcast, as our editors (including special guest Mike Avila, subbing in for Adam since he hasn't seen the movie, yet) break down both the movie and their reactions to the return to a galaxy far, far away. Could it possibly live up to all the excitement? What does it mean to the future of the franchise? And where do we go from here? Find out in the latest edition of Who Won the Week!