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Today we sit down with legendary cartoonist Gilbert Hernandez, who was inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame in 2017, to discuss his newest Love and Rockets book, Lovers and Haters. First, we explore the early years of L&R, and how Gilbert and his brothers, Jaime and Mario, created a world unlike any other in comics. We talk about Gilbert's Palomar saga as well as his standalone graphic novels that adapt fictional B-movies in this world. Gilbert then shares why and how he put together Lovers and Haters, a "sleazy" collection of Palomar stories, focusing on 50-year-old cult movie actress Fritz as she battles alcoholism, a controlling lover, a jealous rival, Fritz imitators, a sex cult, and mad scientists. You can find Lovers and Haters, as well as many other Love and Rockets collections and more, at Fantagraphics: fantagraphics.com.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Mary Greenwell is a makeup artist who has worked with some of the most famous faces in the world including Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, David Bowie and Cate Blanchett. Her less-is-more approach has won her plaudits in the beauty industry and she became Princess Diana's makeup artist of choice.Mary was born in Sussex and left school at 16. By the mid-1970s she was living in Los Angeles where she started out on the door at the legendary Joe Allen restaurant, escorting the likes of Paul Newman and Jack Lemmon to their tables. She received her one and only makeup lesson from the award-winning Ilana Harkavi and shortly afterwards created a look for 12-year-old actor Brooke Shields.Mary's big break came when she moved to Paris in 1984 and began working with the original supermodels; Christy Turlingon, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Tatiana Patitz. In 1990 she met Princess Diana on a Vogue photo shoot and became her go-to makeup artist and friend.In 2025 Mary was appointed an MBE for services to the beauty and fashion industries and her charity work.Mary lives in London. DISC ONE: Lay Lady Lay - Bob Dylan DISC TWO: I Am Enough - Tallulah Rendall DISC THREE: Suzanne - Leonard Cohen DISC FOUR: Walk on the Wild Side - Lou Reed DISC FIVE: Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd DISC SIX: Cold Little Heart - Michael Kiwanuka DISC SEVEN: Diamonds - Rihanna DISC EIGHT: Heroes - David Bowie BOOK CHOICE: The Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima LUXURY ITEM: A bed CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: I Am Enough - Tallulah Rendall Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinleyThere are more than 2000 programmes in our archive available for you to listen to. We've cast away other hair and beauty experts including the makeup artist Pat McGrath, and hairdressers Vidal Sassoon and Trevor Sorbie. Cate Blanchett, one of Mary's clients, is in our archive too. You can find their episodes on BBC Sounds or on our Desert Island Discs website.
Today, we welcome veteran animation writer and story editor Stan Berkowitz to discuss his career spanning decades of superhero animation. Stan shares his experiences working on the DC Animated Universe including Superman: The Animated Series, The New Batman Adventures, and Batman Beyond, where he served as series story editor. He also worked on shows like Static Shock, Justice League, and Justice League Unlimited, and even wrote the animated movie Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. We explore his work beyond DC including multiple Ben 10 series, The Super Hero Squad Show, G.I. Joe: Renegades, Avengers Assemble, and Transformers: Robots in Disguise. We get into his approach to story editing, the evolution of superhero animation, and what it's like to be nominated for an Emmy.You can pick up Stan's book, Beyond the Bat, on Amazon or wherever you get books!Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
We sit down with writer Stephanie Williams as the second issue of her debut creator-owned comic Roots of Madness launches today through Ignition Press. Stephanie discusses the cosmic horror series loosely inspired by Madame C.J. Walker that combines alternate history with the supernatural, illustrated by artist Letizia Cadonici. We also get into her previous projects like Nubia: Queen of the Amazons, My Little Pony, and Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Stephanie discusses how her background in scientific research influences her world-building, her approach to incorporating folklore and mythology into her stories, and her upcoming new book Temporal from Mad Cave Studios. You can follow Stephanie on her website, whysteph.com, on Instagram @steph_i_will, or on Bluesky @stephwilliams. Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Pat McGrath, Western Correspondent, reviews Catherine Connolly's career and hears what people in her home town are expecting from her term as Head Of State.
Bandit Mike sits down with friend, ex-boss, and veteran comic book editor Ben Abernathy to explore his vast editorial career. From breaking in at Dark Horse in 1998 through stops at DC and Marvel, his editorial work at Wildstorm and pioneering DC Digital projects before becoming EIC and founder at Madefire in 2012, we get into it all! We discuss his return to DC where he became Group Editor of the Batman books, hiring major talent like Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez, his promotion to Executive Editor, and his recent 2025 move to join Skybound, where he now serves as Executive Editor. Ben shares his insights on editorial philosophy, identifying emerging talent, and what excites him about Robert Kirkman's creator-focused company.You can find and follow Ben on Instagram @_ben_abernathy_, on X @Ben_Abernathy, and on Bluesky @benabernathy.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
One of our favorite cartoonists returns, as Jamar Nicholas gets back in the hot seat! He's giving us a preview of the next book in his popular Leon series, which is still in the works and doesn't have a name yet. We get into all the details, exploring Jamar's approaches to character development and creating stories for kids.As always, you can follow him on his site, jamarnicholas.weebly.com, on Instagram @jamar_nicholas_cartoonist or on X and Bluesky @jamarnicholas. Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Today is Pop Mhan Day on the Dollar Bin Bandits! Pop, who was born in Thailand, broke into comics under Jim Lee at Wildstorm Productions in San Diego, and then really broke out on SpyBoy with writer Peter David. Since then, his extensive career included stops at Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and other publishers with titles including Batgirl, Robin, Bionicles, and World of Warcraft. Pop shares how his multicultural background and influences from Japanese manga artists helped him develop a distinctive style bridging Eastern and Western aesthetics, his work as a storytelling consultant, and his recent gig on Josh Blaylock's The Disavowed.You can follow Pop on his website, pophman.com, and on Instagram and X @popmhan. Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Today we welcome legendary comics writer Joe Kelly to explore his remarkable career! We get into the joint Marvel/NYU Stan-Hattan Project that gave him his start, his redefining run on Deadpool, his acclaimed Spider-Man work, and his time on Uncanny X-Men and Action Comics. Joe reflects on co-founding Man of Action Studios and creating the global phenomenon Ben 10, how he balances solo comics writing with collaborative animation work, his current run on Amazing Spider-Man with artists Pepe Larraz and John Romita Jr., and his approach to storytelling across comics, animation, and film.You can find and follow Joe on all the major socials @thatjoekelly.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
We sit down with veteran comics artist Howard Simpson (who also works under the pen name Poppy) to explore his diverse career that began after earning his BFA from Tyler School of Arts and working as a commercial artist during the 1980s for major clients including Action News, Bantam Books, Sony, and various Fortune 500 companies. Howard shares his transition from commercial work and fanzine contributions to breaking into professional comics with DC, working on titles like Green Lantern, The Outsiders, Secret Origins, and Young All-Stars, as well as inking Dark Horse's Captain Crusader. We dive into his prolific 1990s work across multiple publishers including First Publishing's Grimjack and Munden's Bar, Heroic Comics' Captain Thunder and Blue Bolt, Icicle, and League of Champions, Topps' Ray Bradbury Comics: Martian Chronicles, and his extensive contributions as penciller, inker, and background artist for Acclaim's Valiant imprint series like Turok, plus his work illustrating Timon and Pumbaa stories for Disney Adventures. Howard discusses the differences between commercial art and comics, working across so many different publishers and genres, the craft of inking versus pencilling, and how the comics industry evolved from the 80s through the 90s. | Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Pat McGrath, Western Correspondent, reports on a major community effort which is underway in Co. Mayo to safeguard the ecosystem around Lough Carra.
Acclaimed comics writer Mike Carey joins the show to take us through his remarkable career! While working as a teacher for 15 years, Mike began breaking into comics with heavy metal biographies and 2000 AD stories, before moving into mainstream with a Lucifer miniseries that unexpectedly became a critically lauded 75-issue run! We dive into his Marvel work on a slew of Ultimate titles and a lengthy X-Men tenure, where he collaborated with some of the most sought-after artists. We also get into Mike's creator-owned series, The Unwritten, with Peter Gross, which explores the power of stories and fiction, his work on Wetworks and Hellblazer, and his Felix Castor prose novels blending detective fiction with supernatural elements. You can follow Mike on X @michaelcarey191. Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
In today's exclusive interview, we sit down with legendary creator Rick Veitch to discuss the groundbreaking NYCC 2025 announcement that has Swamp Thing fans celebrating after more than three decades! Rick shares how it came to be that DC will finally publish Swamp Thing #88 as part of a Swamp Thing 1989 miniseries, completing his epic run that was abruptly halted when DC refused to publish a story featuring Jesus Christ. We explore the history of the controversy, how this deal came together after 36+ years, and the emotional experience of finally getting closure on this unfinished chapter. We also delve into some of his other titles, including his early work on Sgt. Rock, The One miniseries, and self-published stories like Brat Pack, The Maximortal, and Rare Bit Fiends.You can follow Rick and purchase his latest stuff on rickveitch.com, and you can look for the man himself on Facebook. Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Franco's back on the pod! And he's talking his latest collaboration with Art Baltazar on the hilarious Flash Gordon Adventures! series from Papercutz and Mad Cave Studios. Franco shares his approach to bringing a fun, all-ages take on the classic Flash Gordon property, exploring he and Art balance humor with sci-fi action to make the legendary space hero accessible to young readers. We dive into the upcoming Flash Gordon Adventures! Vol. 2: The Anthology Odyssey, releasing next month, which features an impressive lineup of cartoonists including John Patrick Green, Stan Sakai, Mike Cavallaro, Chris Giarrusso, Mike Kunkel, Chris Eliopoulos, and many more. You can listen to our first interview with Franco here: buzzsprout.com/1817176/episodes/12270898. Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
TALK TO ME, TEXT ITThe morning starts heavy and honest. We confront reports of Hamas carrying out public executions in Gaza mere hours after a high-profile peace plan was signed—an unsettling collision of ceremony and reality. I don't linger on gore, but I refuse to downplay what public violence is designed to do: project control, breed fear, and turn crowds into witnesses. It's a stark reminder that documents can be signed in one room while power is performed in another.From there, the tone shifts to something strangely revealing: New York City's love affair with waiting in line. Hours for bagels, noodles, pancakes—queues that double as status symbols, social rituals, and proof-of-experience on your feed. I gripe about “online” versus “in line,” then admit the upside: people outside together, trading stories and finding meaning in a slow moment in a fast city. The line becomes a stage where scarcity signals quality and patience becomes pride.Finally, we examine a $160 Louis Vuitton lipstick and a $250 eyeshadow palette developed with Pat McGrath. Refillable packaging adds an eco-friendly note, but the price tag raises the real question: what are we buying—formula, craftsmanship, or the story a logo tells? I respect the creativity and still say no to the markup. Your values, your wallet, your call.To wrap, I ask for something joyful and communal: what's your favorite Diane Keaton movie? Annie Hall, Something's Gotta Give, The First Wives Club, a Godfather deep cut—tell me what sticks and why. If this mix of tough news, city culture, and thoughtful consumer talk resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more curious listeners can find us.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESupport the showTip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehandro Vodnik from Pixabay Blog - AnAmericanist.comX - @americanistblog
Today we welcome Duncan Rouleau to discuss his remarkable career spanning comics and animation, from discovering comics as a young reader to breaking into the big leagues in the 90s with Venom: The Hunted and working with Larry Hama on various X-books. Duncan shares the origin story of co-founding Man of Action with Steve Seagle, Joe Kelly, and Joe Casey, discussing his unique perspective as the only writer in the group with a visual arts background. We get into how the collective landed their first video game gig writing for X-Men: Legends before creating the global phenomenon Ben 10. We explore how Duncan balances working in animation versus comics and his creator-owned work including The Nightmarist graphic novel and The Great Unknown. He also reflects on his continuing comics work including his 2008 Metal Men series and various DC and Marvel projects, how his art style has evolved over the years, and his approach to visual storytelling and developing new characters.You can follow Duncan on Instagram @rouleaumoa and on X @rouleau1. Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Today we welcome veteran comic book journalist and publicity agent Rik Offenberger to explore his multifaceted career, where he started as a retailer before transitioning to writing for Comics Buyer's Guide in 1992 and pioneering Internet-based comics journalism. Rik discusses his work as interviewer and senior feature editor at Silver Bullet Comic Books (now Comics Bulletin) and his interviews for Newsarama and Comic Book Resources, before succeeding Alex Segura as Public Relations Coordinator of Archie Comics in December 2005. We explore his founding of Super Hero News in 1998 and his 2010 co-founding of First Comics News, his decade of service on the Inkwell Awards Nominating Committee, earning him their 2023 Above & Beyond Award, and his newest venture, G-Man Comics, a guild-style publisher featuring traditional superheroes in a shared universe.You can follow Rick on Facebook.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
We set off on a wild journey with returning guests Jimmy Palmiotti and Dan Panosian to discuss their new Marvel Knights: Punisher series set in the world of Joe Quesada's and Christopher Priest's The World to Come. Things start innocently enough, with the duo explaining their collaboration on "the most unforgiving Punisher story ever" and how they're bringing Frank Castle and his world to brutal new extremes. But things quickly spiral into a chaotic, tangent-filled conversation that veers wildly through stories about their careers, the comics industry, other creators, and working within the Marvel Knights legacy. This one goes off the rails early and often, but there's still plenty of Punisher talk to keep the Skull heads happy!As always, you can find Jimmy and Dan on all the major socials (Instagram, Bluesky, X): @jimmypalmiotti or @jpalmiotti and @urbanbarbarian. Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
For our final Hollywood Week episode, we welcome iconic character actor and comedian Eddie Deezen for a career retrospective exploring his journey from performing stand-up at The Comedy Store to becoming Hollywood's go-to "nerd" character in beloved films. Eddie shares his origin story growing up in Cumberland, Maryland, moving to Los Angeles after graduating high school in 1975, and his breakout role as Eugene Felsnic in the 1977 blockbuster Grease. That led to high-profile comedy films including Robert Zemeckis' I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Steven Spielberg's 1941, Midnight Madness, WarGames, and Grease 2. We explore his transition to independent films including cult favorites like Surf II, and his successful pivot to voice acting in the mid-80s, landing iconic roles as Mandark in Dexter's Laboratory and the Know-It-All in The Polar Express. You can keep up with all things Deezen by following Eddie on Facebook.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Keith Leonard, National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, and Pat McGrath, Western Correspondent, assess the latest developments with Storm Amy.
In the second part of DBB's Hollywood Week, we welcome writer-producer Marc Guggenheim to discuss his remarkable career spanning comics, film, television, and novels. After an internship at Marvel, Marc worked as a lawyer for a time, before transitioning to TV to become one of the architects of the Arrowverse. Marc reflects on his comics work for Marvel and DC, including The Flash and Amazing Spider-Man, his experience with the 2011 Green Lantern movie and what he learned from that project, and how he and his co-creators developed Arrow as the foundation for what became a decade-spanning shared TV universe. We explore his work on Legends of Tomorrow and how the show evolved from a more serious tone to embracing its wild, time-traveling absurdity. Marc also discusses the challenges of working across multiple platforms from comics to broadcast TV to prose writing, including his most recent In Any Lifetime novel, his approach to collaborative storytelling, the evolution of the comics industry during his career, and his current gigs on Spider-Man & Wolverine and Star Wars: Jedi Knights.You can follow Marc on his site, marcguggenheim.com, or on Instagram, Bluesky, and Substack @marcguggenheim.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Today, we sit down with comedy legend Bruce Vilanch for a wide-ranging career retrospective, tracing his path from early days as a writer for the Chicago Tribune and Hollywood Squares to becoming one of the most in-demand joke writers in show business. Vilanch reflects on decades of crafting sharp one-liners for the Oscars, Emmys, and Tonys, his work with icons like Bette Midler and Whoopi Goldberg, and his own turn in the spotlight as both a performer and pop culture fixture. With his trademark wit and candor, he offers behind-the-scenes stories, reflections on how comedy has evolved, and insights into what it takes to keep audiences laughing across generations. You can follow Bruce on his site, wegotbruce.com.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Today, we explore the career of Sweeney Boo, from studying graphic design in southwest France to becoming a sought-after artist and writer in mainstream comics. We discuss her early work as a letterer and colorist for French publishers and her bold decision to move to Canada in 2015 to pursue her comic book dreams. We then get into her deeply personal work on Eat, and Love Yourself, which she launched via Kickstarter to tackle subjects like eating disorders, depression, and body dysmorphia, her mainstream debut in Image Comics' Rat Queens, and her defining run on Harley Quinn with writer Tini Howard. There's also her Marvel work, including costume designs for Marvel Rising and Marvel Action: Captain Marvel, as well as her more recent creator-owned Over My Dead Body graphic novel. Finally, we talk about her distinctive artistic style and the importance of representation in the projects she chooses.You can follow Sweeney on her site, sweeneyboo.com, on Instagram @sweeney_boo, and on Bluesky @sweeneyboo.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Western Correspondent, Pat McGrath reports on the four-day event celebrating nomadic cultures in Galway.
Today, we welcome back legendary comic writer J.M. DeMatteis to discuss the impressive array of recent reprints celebrating his diverse career, starting with Moonshadow - The Definitive, Expanded Edition, where he reflects on his introspective collaboration with Jon Muth and how Marvel's Epic line was crucial to realizing this unique narrative. We also explore:His acclaimed run on Doctor Fate, discussing how he brought humanity to the cosmic mystical character while balancing magical concepts with intimate momentsHis beloved Spectacular Spider-Man Omnibus, featuring classics like "The Child Within" and his collaboration with artist Sal BuscemaThe re-release of his autobiographical Brooklyn Dreams through Dark Horse that blends reality with fantasyThe 20th anniversary complete collection of Hero Squared, his satirical superhero series with Keith Giffen coming back through Boom!And there's even more, with a collection of Scooby Apocalypse and others on their way! As always, you can find J.M. on his own site, jmdematteis.com, or on Bluesky @JMDeMatteis and Instagram @JM.DeMatteis.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Rosie Perez weigh in on dilemmas viewers are facing in the latest installment of girl code, including one woman who is surprised by her friend's interest in her new mahjong group and is hesitant to let her join. Plus, Eugene Levy stops by to talk about what fans can expect from Season 3 of his series The Reluctant Traveler. And makeup artist Pat McGrath stops by to share tips on how to get a fresh-face makeup look this fall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today, we welcome the always versatile Terry Beatty to explore his diverse, four-decade career spanning comic books, newspaper strips, and cover art. Terry discusses his co-creation of the long-running female detective series Ms. Tree with writer Max Allan Collins, as well as their other collaborations including Mike Mist, Mickey Spillane's Mike Danger, and Johnny Dynamite. We explore his work as the primary inker on DC's "animated-style" Batman comics, including a four-year stint inking Chris Jones' pencils on The Batman Strikes!, as well as his transition into newspaper strips where he served as the Sunday artist for The Phantom from 2012 to 2017, before taking over both the art and writing duties on Rex Morgan, M.D. Terry also opens up about his work beyond comics, including his regular cover paintings for Scary Monsters magazine and the Monster Memories annual, as well as his accomplishments as a sculptor.You can follow Terry on his site, terrybeatty.com, and on Facebook.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Today we sit down with acclaimed comic writer-artist David Lapham to explore his remarkable journey from penciler at Valiant Comics on titles like Shadowman and Harbinger, to working under Jim Shooter at Defiant Comics where he co-created Warriors of Plasm, before creating his own publishing company, El Capitan Books, to self-publish his signature series Stray Bullets. David reflects on that crime-drama masterpiece, especially how he maintains momentum on the nearly 100-issue irregular series, and how he balances creator-owned work with projects for major publishers like DC and Marvel. We also dive deep into his latest collaboration, Good As Dead, a haunting story of crime, justice, death, and small-town secrets that was developed from a pitch originated by Monarch: Legacy of Monsters creator Chris Black and producer David Alpert. We explore how this new series differs from Stray Bullets in tone and approach while examining the challenges and creative freedom of adapting someone else's concept alongside his wife and frequent collaborator Maria Lapham.Go pick up Good As Dead #1 today, September 17, and be sure to follow David on Instagram @davidalapham and Blueky @davidlapham.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
In this episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi sit down with model and actress Lori Harvey to discuss her journey with PCOS and endometriosis. Lori shares her struggles with misdiagnosis, painful periods, and weight fluctuations, shedding light on the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment for women's health issues.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast. Sponsors: Timeline: Timeline is offering10% off your order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/SHEMD.Cymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotika.com/Shemd for 20% off plus free shippingOPill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.com.iRestore: For a limited time, get a HUGE discount on the iRESTORE Elite + Illumina Face Mask Bundle with code SHEMD at iRestore.com1MD: Ready to show your vision some love? Visit 1MD.org, use code SHEMD for 15% off, and discover what VisionMD can do for youBelliWelli: Go to belliwelli.com and use our exclusive code SHEMD20 at checkout for 20% off our order. Use code SHEMD20 for 20% off your entire order.Lori Harvey's 5 Key Takeaways:Advocate for Your Health: Don't let your symptoms be dismissed. If you suspect PCOS or endometriosis, persist in seeking a proper diagnosis from healthcare professionals. Seek Expert Care: Finding the right medical team can be transformative. A correct diagnosis and personalized treatment plan can significantly improve your quality of life.Embrace Holistic Self-Care: Integrate lifestyle changes that support your well-being. Consider an anti-inflammatory diet, engage in low-impact exercises, and explore therapies like lymphatic drainage.Educate Yourself and Others: Understanding your body and these conditions is powerful. Share your knowledge and experiences to encourage early diagnosis and treatment for others.Break the Silence: There is no shame in managing chronic conditions. Speaking openly about your journey can help destigmatize these issues and foster a supportive community.In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction06:13 PCOS symptoms and disordered eating struggles12:00 Core systems affecting PCOS patients explained23:41 Endometriosis, egg quality, and fertility challenges27:13 Importance of early diagnosis and treatment35:13 Hormone replacement therapy after menopause38:54 Dr. Aliabadi's mission to educate women48:56 Lori's self-care routine for PCOS51:26 Lori Harvey on dating and relationshipsRESOURCES:Lori Harvey's InstagramLori Harvey's TikTokGUEST BIOGRAPHY:LORI HARVEY is an American model, entrepreneur, and actress. She is the daughter of Marjorie Harvey and comedian and television host Steve Harvey. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Lori initially pursued a career in competitive equestrianism, aspiring to compete in the Olympics. However, a back injury led her to shift her focus to modeling. In 2015, Lori began her modeling career, signing contracts with LA Model Management in the United States and Select Model Management in Europe. She has walked the runway for Dolce & Gabbana and appeared in campaigns for brands like Michael Kors, Valentino, Burberry, and Pat McGrath's Beauty Lab. In addition to her modeling and entrepreneurial endeavors, Lori made her acting debut in the Peacock mini-series "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, we welcome legendary artist Joe Jusko and writer-publisher Joe Pruett to discuss their new Kickstarter art book, The Book of Jusko: a career-spanning deluxe hardcover celebrating Jusko's epic 40+ year legacy in fantasy, comics, and pop culture illustration. Joe Jusko reflects on the challenge of curating decades of his own work for this comprehensive retrospective and shares how his artistic approach has evolved over the decades. Joe Pruett explains his motivation for spearheading this project, the difficulties of organizing such an extensive collection, and why Kickstarter was the right platform for bringing this book to life. Go back The Book of Jusko now (until September 18): kck.st/3JkrVKx!Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Pat McGrath, Western Correspondent, highlights a new theatrical production being staged in Galway this week, Finding Sophie, which examines the legal and societal attitudes to couples with intellectual disabilities.
The newest book by Jim Beard, Jack of All Comics!, takes a deep dive into the career of the legendary Jack Kirby. With essays focusing on his various projects, this book is not only informative but also a great conversation starter between fans!Contributors Ed Catto and Paul Kupperberg join Beard on this episode to discuss the book's development and their feelings about the King of Comics.Buy the book here: amazon.com/Jack-All-Comics-Conversation-Culture.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Today, we welcome veteran comic writer and animation producer Steve Seagle to explore his remarkable career. He started at Renegade Press with early creator-owned series like Kafka, The Amazon, and Solstice before temporarily leaving comics and then returning to work on major Marvel titles like Uncanny X-Men and Alpha Flight during a pivotal era in the company's history. Steve discusses his acclaimed run on Sandman Mystery Theatre, which earned him three Eisner nominations, his deeply personal graphic novel It's a Bird..., which offered a meta-narrative about the struggle of writing Superman, and how he balances commercial appeal with intimate storytelling across his diverse career. We also dive into his role as co-founder of Man of Action Entertainment and work on shows like Big Hero 6, Ultimate Spider-Man, and Avengers Assemble, exploring how his comic book background influenced his approach to animation storytelling. You can follow Steve on Instagram @steventseaglemoa or at the Man of Action site, manofaction.tv.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Our latest episode features independent toy designer and comic book creator Peter Goral, whose childhood immersion in Masters of the Universe, G.I. Joe, and Star Wars launched him to the forefront of the bootleg art toy movement. Peter shares his journey from an avid toy collector and gifted artist to creating paintings to kitbashing existing toys to make new creations, before learning to make molds and cast his own original figures. We explore how his work reimagines classic characters into new pieces that resonate with collectors worldwide, including his breakthrough creation Phantom Starkiller, a celebrated Super 7 toy and bootleg sensation that became so popular it spawned its own comic book series. Peter wrote Phantom Starkiller for Scout Comics' Black Caravan imprint, working with artist Joseph Schmalke to bring the cosmic tale of the Cryptocrystalline Stone and the skeletal warrior known as "The Cosmic Ghoul" to life in comic form, and continued the saga with Count Draco Knuckleduster: The Curse of the Cryptocrystalline Stone in 2021, building an entire comic book universe around his toy creations.You can follow Peter on Facebook /peter.w.goral or Instagram and X @KillerBootlegs. Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
We're back, baby! And so is the powerhouse creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking series Powers, which debuted in 2000 and helped establish the modern creator-owned comics landscape! The duo reflects on how they first met, how they developed the distinctive visual style and noir sensibilities that made Powers stand out, and the evolution of their creative partnership over two and a half decades of collaboration. We explore the development of Walker and Pilgrim as characters, the importance of creative freedom in tackling mature themes, and how their procedural cop drama approach to superhero storytelling influenced countless stories that followed. Brian and Michael also share insights into maintaining a successful long-term creative collaboration and reviving the series for Powers 25, the first issues of which debuts next week, on 9/10/25! You can find and follow both Brian and Michael on Instagram and Bluesky: @brianmbendis and @oeming!Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Pat McGrath, Western Correspondent, on the death of a woman in the Ballycastle area, who was attacked by a swarm of bees in Co. Mayo when tending to a number of hives.
The Bandits are taking this week off, but in case you didn't catch our live YouTube special a few weeks ago, here it is in all its audio glory! It's a raw recording, so no intro or outro. But it's like what you get when we post uncut episodes on our new Patreon. Check it out: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters!And we'll be back next week with more episodes, including a big one to kick us off next Wednesday! I know, it's a lot of exclamation points, but hey, we're excited!Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Independent comic creator Nicholas Casbarro is creating every aspect of his Vitalerium project. Blending music, animation, and comics together, his project is truly mind blowing. He's also done double duty, writing both a novel and comic for Vitalerium.Check it out at vitaleriumseries.com. Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Today, we welcome acclaimed writer Devin Grayson to discuss her groundbreaking career that began with her first published script "Like Riding a Bike" in Batman Chronicles in 1997 and led to her becoming the first woman to create, launch and write an ongoing Batman title with Batman: Gotham Knights. Devin shares her journey from studying creative writing at Bard College to becoming one of DC's most prominent writers, working on titles like Catwoman, Nightwing, and The Titans and contributing to the award-winning No Man's Land story arc. We explore her character creations that have transcended comics, including Black Widow's Yelena Belova and The Titan's Damien Darhk. Devin also discusses her recent work including the original graphic novel Rewild through Dark Horse's Berger Books imprint, her Marvel novel Doctor Strange: The Fate of Dreams, and her deeply personal creator-owned series USER about gender identity and online role-playing.You can follow Devin on her site, devingrayson.net, as well as Instagram and Bluesky @gothamette.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
In what may be a first for the podcast, we talk to a real, live comic shop owner! It's Nathan Machado, owner and manager of Blackhole Comics in Norwood, MA. Nate shares his comic origin story and how he went from a manager at one of New England Comics' other locations to taking over and rebranding this one. He opens up about the realities of comics retail, from dispelling misconceptions about running a shop and navigating the challenges of ordering decisions to balancing pull-list customers with attracting new readers. We explore how to create a welcoming environment for intimidated newcomers, his strategies for recommending comics to first-time readers, and the importance of events like Free Comic Book Day and signings to build community around his shop. You can follow Blackhole Comics on Facebook.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
In our latest episode, we sit down with veteran comic book artist Mark Pennington to explore his remarkable career spanning four decades in the industry. Mark shares his journey from graduating the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art in 1985 to starting his career doing designs for iconic toy lines like G.I. Joe at Hasbro before transitioning to comic book inking in 1988. We dive into his extensive work across major publishers including Marvel, DC, Image, CrossGen, and others, inking legendary titles like X-Men, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, Eclipso, Violator and more, with particular focus on his acclaimed work on Shade, the Changing Man, which earned him an Eisner nomination for Best Inker in 1993. Mark discusses the often-underappreciated art of inking, his collaboration process with pencilers, working on high-profile titles like Hellblazer and JLA, and how the industry has evolved since he started. We also explore his move into self-publishing and his continued passion for both commercial comic work and fine art.You can follow Mark on Instagram @markpenningtonart.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Since he was a child, Travis Landry has been part of the auction and antique community. Today, you can find him appraising treasures on the hit PBS show Antiques Roadshow, where he works in pop culture, comics, cards, toys and more. All the things we love, he loves too, and it comes across in this interview and on screen. Check out his own auction house, Landry Pop Auctions, here: landrypop.com.You can follow Travis on Instagram @popculturetravis.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Independent comic creator and veteran Michael Oden has created worlds of fantasy and action, including his latest project Elysian Fields: Reborn! This tale features beautiful art set during mythical Ancient Rome. Michael has also created titles such as The Embrace, Judex, SPQR's Bizarre Adventure, American Bliss: Father's Pride, and others under his 9 Realms Publishing imprint.You can follow Michael and 9 Realms on Instagram @9rpcomics.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Our latest is a deep dive with acclaimed comic book writer Steve Orlando, exploring his journey from 12-year-old aspiring writer to becoming one of the most prominent voices in superhero comics. Steve discusses his breakthrough work launching the 2015 Midnighter series and its sequel Midnighter and Apollo, both of which earned GLAAD Media Award nominations, and how he approached writing those characters with authenticity and respect. We explore his major DC work including runs on Supergirl and Justice League of America as part of the DC Rebirth initiative, as well as his creator-owned work at Image including Virgil, Crude, and stories in the Eisner Award-nominated Outlaw Territory and Eisner-winning Love is Love anthology. Steve also shares insights into balancing his passion for inclusive storytelling with mainstream superhero narratives, his experience working across multiple publishers from DC and Marvel to Image and Dynamite Entertainment, and his ongoing work throughout the comic book world.You can follow Steve on Bluesky @thesteveorlando and Instagram @the.steve.orlando.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
The terrific man behind Terrificon is back! That's right, we welcome Mitch Hallock to talk all things Terrificon 2025, as he prepares for the convention's milestone 10th anniversary celebration at Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino from August 8-10. Mitch discusses how his Big Fedora Marketing is bringing more guests, more surprises, and more fun to Connecticut's premier comic convention for this anniversary year, and shares his journey from comic fan to creating what has become the largest gathering of comic book creators in New England. We explore the convention's growth since its 2012 launch, the significance of Governor Ned Lamont's official proclamation declaring August 8-10 as "Terrificon Days" in Connecticut, and what fans can expect from this year's lineup of artists, writers, actors from popular films and TV shows, cosplay contests, and special anniversary programming. Mitch also opens up about the challenges and rewards of producing a major comic convention, his vision for maintaining Terrificon's reputation as one of the country's premier "real comic cons," and how the convention continues to serve as a cornerstone event for comic book culture in the Northeast.Buy tickets (now!) and see all the guests, panels, and more at terrificon.com! They're also all over social including @ItsTerrifiCon on X and @terrificon_ct on Instagram.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Today, we welcome legendary alternative comics creator Evan Dorkin for a wild and woolly interview that (sometimes) explores his unique career and projects. He shares his origin story of discovering comics as a kid growing up in Brooklyn and Staten Island, working at comic retailer Jim Hanley's store during high school, and his transition from wanting to study animation at the School of Visual Arts to focusing on comics at NYU. We jump into his cult classics Milk and Cheese and Dork (from Slave Labor Graphics), discussing the independent comics scene in the late '80s and early '90s and how he developed his unique brand of anarchic humor that both celebrates and satirizes fandom. Evan opens up about his most beloved and infamous creation, The Eltingville Club, which earned him multiple Eisner Awards for its brutal takedown of toxic fan culture. We touch on his work writing for animation including Space Ghost Coast to Coast and Superman: The Animated Series (where he and wife Sarah Dyer created the character Livewire), his irreverent Superman and Batman: World's Funnest one-shot, and his multiple Eisner Award-winning collaboration with Jill Thompson on Beasts of Burden. We even get into his satirical superhero character Fight-Man, why this is the greatest time to be a geek, and why we all still complain so much!You can find and follow Evan all over social media, including Instagram, Bluesky, Tumblr and more: @evandorkin. And check out his Patreon: patreon.com/evandorkin!Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Jenna and Tyra give their opinions on some hot topics that are dividing the internet and taking over social media. Also, Erin Doherty stops by to catch up and talk about receiving an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of a child psychologist in the series ‘Adolescence.' Plus, celebrity makeup artist Pat McGrath shares her top tips on how to boost your look to the next level. And, tech expert Sinead Bovell breaks down the challenges and opportunities that come with A.I.—and how to help kids navigate them.
In this episode, we sit down with veteran writer Glenn Greenberg to explore his diverse career spanning comic books, journalism, and fiction writing. Glenn shares his journey from becoming a regular Marvel Comics writer, penning stories for iconic titles like The Spectacular Spider-Man, The Rampaging Hulk, The Silver Surfer, and Dracula, to his transition into broader entertainment writing. We dive into his work on the beloved Star Trek: Untold Voyages series, which depicted Captain Kirk's second five-year mission and became a fan favorite, leading to his expansion into writing several Star Trek universe books. Glenn also discusses his journalism career, writing for major publications like Entertainment Weekly, People, and Time for Kids, as well as creating special-edition magazines for Time Life Books covering pop icons from John Lennon to Spider-Man, Indiana Jones, and Marvel Comics itself. Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Legendary comic writer Mike Baron is back to discuss the beginning! That's right, we're talking about the origins of his and Steve Rude's landmark Nexus series to celebrate the Kickstarter campaign for the Nexus Deluxe Hardcover Omnibus Volume One. Mike opens up about the deluxe reprint collection of the Eisner Award-winning series, which Newsarama has hailed as "the greatest superhero comic of all time." We explore the cosmic avenger Horatio Hellpop's complex moral struggles, the series' unique blend of superhero and science fiction elements set 500 years in the future, and what it means to see this groundbreaking independent comic finally getting the deluxe treatment it deserves! Mike also discusses the challenges and rewards of crowdfunding classic comics, the collaboration with BIG Studios, and why Nexus continues to resonate with readers who appreciate sophisticated storytelling that wrestles with questions of justice, morality, and the weight of cosmic responsibility.You can back the book here: http://kck.st/3HClJMM! And as always, you can find Mike on his site, baroncomics.com, and on X @BloodyRedBaron.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.
Mark Waid is back with the Bandits for his fourth solo appearance, as we dive into his latest projects and thoughts on the current state of Superman. First we jump into James Gunn's recently released Superman film and get Mark's takes, specifically on the approach to Jor-El and Lara's portrayal and whether the movie successfully captures the optimism that defines the character. The core of the conversation centers around Mark's "dream project," New History of the DC Universe, and the challenges of weaving 90 years of DC continuity into one cohesive timeline. Mark also talks about his current work on Action Comics, where he's diving into Clark Kent's teenage years with artist Skylar Patridge. Finally, we delve into his ongoing Batman/Superman: World's Finest series, revealing his approach to keeping the iconic partnership fresh and what makes this collaboration stand out from previous team-ups. New History of the DC Universe #2 hits stores this Wednesday, July 23. And the Mark Waid adventures continue in Action Comics, World's Finest, Batman & Robin: Year One, Justice League Unlimited, and the upcoming crossover event DC K.O.! (Damn, Mark... it's tiring just typing the names!)Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.