Podcasts about our expanding universe

In the sweet vanished past... a young André was fascinated with an independent comic he read about in Wizard magazine. That comic was Box Office Poison and it opened a wide world to that young reader about what alternate comics could offer. The creator of the book was this episodes guest!Alex Robinson has written and illustrated several graphic novels, including Our Expanding Universe, Too Cool to Be Forgotten, Box Office Poison and Tricked. He and his work have won several industry awards, including the prestigious Eisner Award and prize for best debut in Angouleme, France. Alex discusses the differences between a cartoonist and graphic novelist. How Wizard magazine gave his first book a real opportunity to succeed. Creating a distinctive format in podcasting and what industry legends he studied under that inspired a key character in his debut book.

 Indie Comics superstar (Box Office Poison, Tricked, Our Expanding Universe) and Podcast celebrity (Star Wars Minute) Alex Robinson joins us to talk about the first 10 issues (232-241) of John Byrne's legendary run on Fantastic Four. Do they hold up?  And, more importantly, how relatable is Byrne's giant woman fetish?  Find out on this episode!  Click here to Stream the episode.  

American Splendor scene #29 (1:31:12 to 1:37:31) — Alex Robinson of Star Wars Minute joins Josh & Dean for the final scene of the film! (Well, actually, six little “scenelets.”) It's one year later, and Harvey & Joyce sign Our Cancer Year. Harvey is declared cancer-free! They adopt Danielle, and Harvey adjusts to being a parent (of a sort). The real Harvey retires from the VA hospital, and the movie ends with a group hug. For Alex, discovering American Splendor was "like LSD in reverse.” An ode to Alex’s work, particularly Box Office Poison and the characters Jane Pekar and Irving Flavor. We learn that “Pekar” means “baker” (in Czech)! The idea of a Harvey Pekar walking tour of Cleveland. “On the money": all the books Harvey published between 2003 and 2010 (his death). Which Star Wars character would Harvey play? Shout-outs to Star Wars Minute (of course), Frank Stack, the Harvey Award, Harvey Comics, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Hot Stuff, Richie Rich, Godfather Minute, Gary Dumm, Lakewood, Collector's Warehouse, Gene Colan, Siegel & Shuster, Nightstalker, Jack Kirby, the School of Visual Arts, Will Eisner, Carmine Infantino, Gahan Wilson, Love & Rockets, Madylin Sweeten, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Everybody Loves Raymond, cold pizza, ice skating, getting older, Portland, the Cleveland Halloran Ice Rink, re-reading your own comics, deadline art, The Little Mermaid, the Comics Code vs. the Hays Code, Matrix: Revolutions and crappy sequels, manga like Akira & Crying Freeman, Mike Hueston, Van Halen & green M&Ms, brown M&Ms?, reversed vasectomies, Wo Hop, La Caridad, the Russian & Turkish Baths, Mark Zingarelli, Robert McNeill, American Splendor: Unsung Hero, Dark Horse Comics, chess boxing, Alex Toth, Our Expanding Universe, the iPad Pro, Rutger Hauer, Blade Runner, C-3PO, and My Dinner with André. Ingy Wamba! --- This episode is sponsored by · The Colin and Samir Podcast: The Colin and Samir Podcast hosted by LA - based friends and filmmakers Colin and Samir takes a look into what it’s like to make creativity your career. https://open.spotify.com/show/5QaSbbv2eD4SFrlFR6IyY7?si=Dj3roVoJTZmOime94xhjng · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scenebyscene/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scenebyscene/support

Alex Robinson of Star Wars Minute sticks around for minute 14. We talk about Derek’s groupies, Ian’s vests, Boston’s colleges, and we do not talk about lip sores. Topics discussed: Our Expanding Universe by Alex Robinson Walk Hard trailer Ed Wood trailer This is Spinal Tap Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: the story of … Continue reading

Tonight, Victor, Churba, and ScoJo talk comics! Get our recommendations after the jump! MGDMT – http://www.thepunchlineismachismo.com Jitsu wa Watashi wa – http://bato.to/comic/_/comics/jitsu-wa-watashi-wa-r9750 Centaur’s Worries – http://dynasty-scans.com/series/centaurs_worries Our Expanding Universe – http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/our-expanding-universe/921 Fuuka – https://myanimelist.net/manga/67019/Fuuka/pics Supervillainous – http://supervillainous.spiderforest.com/ Paper Girls – Read the first volume for free through Hoopla , Purchase Superior Spider Man – http://marvel.com/comics/series/17554/superior_spider-man_2013_-_present Spinnerette – http://www.spinnyverse.com/comic/archive/ Marvel Cosmic Annihilation […]

Tonight, Victor, Churba, and ScoJo talk comics! Get our recommendations after the jump! MGDMT – http://www.thepunchlineismachismo.com Jitsu wa Watashi wa – http://bato.to/comic/_/comics/jitsu-wa-watashi-wa-r9750 Centaur’s Worries – http://dynasty-scans.com/series/centaurs_worries Our Expanding Universe – http://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/our-expanding-universe/921 Fuuka – https://myanimelist.net/manga/67019/Fuuka/pics Supervillainous – http://supervillainous.spiderforest.com/ Paper Girls – Read the first volume for free through Hoopla , Purchase Superior Spider Man – http://marvel.com/comics/series/17554/superior_spider-man_2013_-_present Spinnerette – http://www.spinnyverse.com/comic/archive/ Marvel Cosmic Annihilation […]

On this episode in The Comics Alternative Interviews series, Derek is pleased to have as his guest Alex Robinson. His latest book, Our Expanding Universe, was released earlier this month from Top Shelf. It's the story of three middle-aged friends going through life changes -- kids, careers, and relationships -- and how their friendships, and their marriages, weather those experiences. Readers already familiar with the author's earlier works, specifically Box Office Poison and Tricked, will recognize the tone and subject matter. Robinson is a master of character-driven narratives, especially when his protagonists bump up against the social realities that reflect his readers' own lives. He objective assessments aren't distancing, but instead bear an empathic stamp. You may not particularly like the characters you encounter, but you certainly understand their motivations and their unique perspectives. Much of the conversation revolves around the new book, but Derek also talks with Alex about his early years as a comics artist and how his approach, along with his career, has evolved over time. And much of that evolution has involved podcasting. In fact, Alex Robinson may just be the most dedicated fellow podcaster that has ever appeared on The Comics Alternative. He's currently involved in three different shows: Ink Panthers (a cartoonist's "lifestyle" podcast that he cohosts with Mike Dawson),  AlphaBeatical (an alphabetical look at the entire Beatles catalog, from 12 to Y), and the popular Star Wars Minute.  The latter -- a hot commodity right now, given all of the Force Awakens hoopla -- is a daily podcast where each episode is devoted to one individual minute of the Star Wars movies, in order, beginning to end. Andy Kunka has often called his buddy-cohost, Derek, the hardest working man in comics podcasting, but it's clear that Robinson has him beat. Between the comics and the podcasting, it's a wonder that Alex even had time to be on The Comics Alternative.

Another Previews catalog showed up on their doorsteps, so it's time to gaze into the tomorrow of November 2015 and see what catches Mike and Greg's eyes. Alternative Comics (again...still the publisher and not the category)! Night and the Enemy! Dover Publications! Mega Man Tribute HC! Peanuts Peanuts Peanuts (is there a movie coming out or something?) Our Expanding Universe! Heavy Metal past and present! Seconds Helping! Lumberjanes deluxe hardcover! Brian Chippendale's Puke Force! Sky Doll! All-New All-Different Marvel! Jeffrey Jones' Idyll! Grimjack is back! All that, plus Gerard Way versus Max Landis, some Dredd talk, Francesco Francavilla channeling his inner Bryan Lee O'Malley, how likely Mark Waid is to write a Marvel event, and so much more! Robots From Tomorrow is a weekly comics podcast recorded deep beneath the Earth's surface. You can subscribe to it via iTunes or through the RSS feed at RobotsFromTomorrow.com. You can also follow Mike and Greg on Twitter. This episode is brought to you by Third Eye Comics. Enjoy your funny books.