1 on 1 interview show featuring the creative minds behind Comics TV Film Novels & Animation. Hosted by Chicago Pop Culture expert, John Siuntres
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A roundtable chat about the "week in geek" Hosted by Ian Bensman, Brett Parker, and Shawn Pelty! Join for the week in geek as we travel down the weekly geekly rabbit hole!
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Welcome to: A Drunken Night Out. This podcast is all about drinking and smoking and providing hilarious stories of debauchery. Hosted by comic Ken Hamlett
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From Challengers Comics + Conversation in Chicago, this is CONTEST OF CHALLENGERS, a comics industry business podcast about the business of running a comic book store. Hosted by Patrick Brower and W. Dal Bush. Challengers • 1845 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 • 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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Arguments and Grievances Chicago is a live comedy series and podcast featuring comedians debating outlandish topics with audiences choosing the victor.
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Chicago emcees and geek culture fanatics Cochise Soulstar and Cos-G take you on a nerdy deep dive, analyzing and riffing on music, entertainment and games with a hip-hop perspective.
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The CNSC Podcast is a magazine style show that features performances, interviews, stories and news from the nerd/geek culture, with a Chicagoland twist.
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Above the Laughs is a comedy podcast that is recorded in the offices above The World Famous Laugh Factory in Chicago. Hosted by struggling comic/underpaid employee Matt Chiaramonte, ATL features conversations with everyone from a nationally headlining comics to a comedy club wait staff. If you want to know everything there is to know about the world of standup comedy, then you need to get Above the Laughs!
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SYFY WIRE from the Con showcases SYFY WIRE’s con coverage from across the country. Subscribe and stay in the loop with the latest trailer drops, announcements, and all the other can’t miss moments.
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Celebration of 40+ years on the fringe of show business. Stories, interviews, and comedy sets from standup comics... famous, and not so famous. All taped Live on my Comedy stage. The interviews will be with comics, old staff members, and Friends from the world of Comedy. Standup Sets by Dana Carvey, Jay Leno, Tom Dreesen, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry Miller, Mark Schiff, Bobcat Goldthwait, Paula Poundstone, Garry Shandling, Ray Ramano, Cathy Ladman, Willie Tyler & Lester, and MORE. My web site has ...
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Welcome to the FanDumb and Dumber Podcast (formerly known as Good Dad, Bad Dad Podcast) where two Gen-X Dads embrace their love of FANDOMS like Star Wars, Comic Book Movies, and the Chicago Bears. Listen to Fury & Eric debate Sci-Fi Entertainment, Sports, and Other Fandom-related topics.
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LINGUA FRANCA is a COMEDY and SATIRE EXTRAVAGANZA straight from the mind of John Kapelos. A Second City, Chicago Alum & John Hughes featured actor Kapelos combines his comic voice genius with music & production chops for a wild sonic comic funhouse ride.
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Language of Bromance is a weekly Improv Comedy Podcast that was created by Richard and Shawn in 2014. Releasing a new episode every single Sunday featuring new weird stories from history, news, movies, and more. The duo has performed live at the Kansas City Comic Con, Planet ComiCon, The Chicago Podcast Festival and more. Language of Bromance has also been featured as part of Kevin Smith’s SmodCo Pod U and BBC Radio Show World Have Your Say. A few stories Language of Bromance has covered are ...
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A roundtable review and discussion of recommended media from the Des Plaines Public Library.
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Dinobrain is 'comedy' podcast 'starring' Bee, Mike, and Dave from 'Chicago'. Come doofus around with us!
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A four minute weekly radio comic strip. ...It's what Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne might be hotly debating as they walk into the studio -- just before they get on mic. This short radiostrip plays out in the kitchen of 11 Central Ave, the home of an extended family where a hodgepodge of other characters regularly drops in.As they rush around in the morning drinking coffee, reading the paper, looking for their shoes, they're talking about everything from the most compelling topics of our ti ...
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The podcast where we explore and celebrate the lives of ARTISTS with ADHD. Life, art, superpowers, and... wait what was I saying?! Hosted by Sarah Gise, your fellow ADHD artist. We'll have interviews with all different types of artists with ADHD, as well as some mental health experts. Hear stories, jot down some tips, fight the stigma, and have a great time hanging out with us! Original music for this podcast was composed by Christopher Aaron Knarr. You can find more of his work at www.Chris ...
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The Jack Benny Program, starring Jack Benny, was a radio-TV comedy series which ran for more than three decades and is generally regarded as a high-water mark in 20th-century comedy. Jack Benny (February 14, 1894 in Chicago, Illinois “ December 26, 1974 in Beverly Hills, California), born Benjamin Kubelsky, was an American comedian, vaudeville performer, and radio, television, and film actor. He was one of the biggest stars in classic American radio and was also a major television personalit ...
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Stories from the edges of music and media with a focus on Chicagoland area, comedy, popular culture, writing... Interviews with far from the mainstreaml artists, musicians and directors. "On the fly" episodes (while she's driving the mean streets)...where your host hairdresser, writer, musician and girl on the street...will keep you informed about exciting goings-on- with mind blowing commentary and stuff you did't even know you gave a shit about!
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Welcome to Black Filmmakers Matter, a dynamic space amplifying the voices and narratives of black filmmakers. Rooted in the belief that every story deserves to be told, our channel is a vibrant hub where the rich tapestry of black filmmaking comes to life.
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Two Star Wars-obsessed Chicagoans discuss everyone’s favorite galaxy far, far away in this bi-weekly happy hour podcast. From the films to the novels and everything in between, hosts Alyce and Laura get you up to date on the latest Star Wars news, complete with some minor wine-induced garbling. Grab your favorite beverage and get toasted with Alyce and Laura. Email us at forcetoastpod@gmail.com
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Three fellas from Chicago, IL give their insight into the worlds of film, television, comic books, video games, anime, and anything related to powerful genre storytelling. If you are passionate about nerd culture and don't mind mid-west sarcasm ...hit play and put yo' ankles in it! Leave us a voice mail @ www.AsteroidFactory.com Follow us on social media for daily madness: INSTAGRAM: @AsteroidFactoryPodcast / TWITTER: @AsteroidPodcast / FACEBOOK: @AsteroidFactoryPodcast Support this podcast: ...
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From breaking news and insider insights to exhibitions and events around the world, the team at The Art Newspaper picks apart the art world's big stories with the help of special guests. An award-winning podcast hosted by Ben Luke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nashville-based comedian Amber Autry and Trauma Therapist Melanie Reese host guest comedians to provide a platform and connection to the stories behind the laughter. Laughter is a universal language, and comedians speak it well. Their ability to make people laugh directly influences to the success of their career. The humanity of their personal lives is often the source of the comic relief, adding to the lack of conversation around mental health. Through their unique story telling abilities, ...
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4 Friends partaking in a round-table (or square folding-table) discussion. We talk about everything from Comics to video games to television and movies. We do casting calls, we've got swagger and you should listen to us gab gab gab. These are the best and brightest of opinions folks! Stop by and stay for a while. Tell you're friends about us! We're coming to you from a local West Suburb of Chicago, Melrose Park!
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Interviews with scholars and activist on LGBTQ+ matters. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/lgbtq-studies
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A place for all DC's Legends of Tomorrow Talk fans to meet and talk about the upcoming hottest TV show coming soon on The CW.
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Writing For (In)sanity is the brainchild of Chris Hendricks and Chris Greathouse, a glorified web based multimedia adventure focusing on a web comic as the core of the experience. Also discussed are our other hobbies such as video gaming, graphic novels and movies. Essentially, two cool guys talking about the creative process behind their stories and what they have been up to outside of that. Entertaining? Yes. Dangerous? Absolutely.
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Veteran radio news guy Charlie Meyerson talks to interesting people. (Some episodes consist of historic raw audio.) Contact: Meyerson@gmail.com
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A laconic, self deprecating comedian, Ambrose embarked his comedy career in Memphis, TN. Being originally from Chicago, IL makes no sense at all, but he still found a way to turn his southern humor and unique point of view into a brand. Within only 8 years of stand-up, Jones has been a full-time feature act for 3 years. He has already performed at some of the top comedy venues in the business. Comedy Off Broadway, Richmond Funny bone, West Palm Beach Improv, Stardome, Zanies, Comedy House, V ...
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Hannah Freed-Thall, "Modernism at the Beach: Queer Ecologies and the Coastal Commons" (Columbia UP, 2023)
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Departing from the conventional association of modernism with the city, Hannah Freed-Thall's Modernism at the Beach: Queer Ecologies and the Coastal Commons (Columbia University Press, 2023) makes a case for the coastal zone as a surprisingly generative setting for twentieth-century literature and art. An unruly and elusive confluence of human and …
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JM DeMatties On SpiderMan Robin and his own DeMultiverse
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Alexander Sasha Kondakov, "Violent Affections: Queer Sexuality, Techniques of Power, and Law in Russia" (UCL Press, 2022)
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Violent Affections: Queer Sexuality, Techniques of Power, and Law in Russia (UCL Press, 2022) by Alexander Sasha Kondakov uncovers techniques of power that work to translate emotions into violence against queer people. Based on analysis of over 300 criminal cases of anti-queer violence in Russia before and after the introduction of ‘gay propaganda’…
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Bonus: The Acolyte Finale: Karaoke Edition
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Get in, losers, we’re going to Brendon. I mean, Brendok! In the episode formerly known as Episode #121, hosts Alyce and Laura are* PLAGUED [get it?] by technical difficulties AGAIN, this time in the form of a lost recording. We had a whole news segment, but Alyce’s computer shat the bed in the middle of our recording, so now it’s a big bonus Recap …
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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome comedian Sydni Stephens to the show. Sydni takes us on a rollercoaster ride through her fascinating and tumultuous life. Growing up in a dysfunctional family with a particularly complicated relationship with her mother, she has experienced it all. Sydni’s career path is anything but ordinary: from working…
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Wonder Woman Historia With DeConnick and Jiminez
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COIL VOLTAGE •Zdarsky Comic News •Powerpuff Girls #1 is so much fun! •Giveaways being given to the right people. •ALL IN and Absolute DC.•A last-second security alarm call! Contest of Challengers #694By Challengers Comics
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Comedy by Bob Worley, Kevin Kataoka, Del Van Dyke, and a little Dixieland Music Show #214
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Send us a Text Message. On this show I used the comedy material I found on some old recordings...so this show will be a little choppy; but the comedy is solid and sure to make you Smile. There is live recorded comedy by Bob Worley, Kevin Kataoka, and Del Van Dyke. In addition, my club Laughs Unlimited used to Host bands in the Dixieland Jazz Jubile…
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Scene Missing The Oscar 1966 With Gabriel Hardman
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Annihilation 2099 and Scarlet Witch from Steve Orlando
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Redhawk Crescent Studios: Fantasy Comics, Movies, Web-Series, & Stories by Romeo Pough
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Redhawk Crescent Studios is the premier destination for fantasy multimedia! Founded by Romeo Pough, his content & channel specializes in comics, movies, web-series, and storytelling. Dive into "Redhawk Fantasy Stories" for immersive fantasy tales and audiobooks crafted by Romeo himself. Explore Romeo's creative universe with TV shows, movies, novel…
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Marc Yaffee "Working a Cruise" Bonus Show #103
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Send us a Text Message. Comic Marc Yaffee does a lot of cruise ship work and he shares some of his story and a couple jokes here. Standup comedy on a cruise ship is a totally different experience from club work...Marc shares why! Support the Show. Standup Comedy Podcast Network.co www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Free APP on all Apple & Android …
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Greg Cox On His New Star Trek Novel
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From Chicago's South Side to Tokyo: Charles Honeywood, Award-Winning Writer/Director's Film Journey
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Discover the captivating journey of Charles Honeywood, a talented Writer/Director hailing from Chicago's south side, whose unique perspective shaped by the city's music and challenges has fueled his creative brilliance. Fluent in English and with a background in spoken word, Charles honed his filmmaking skills through the Script to Silver Screen in…
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FOR STABILITY REASONS •How the video game Zenless Zone Zero is like working in a comic shop.•BIG Manage Comics update! •Gettin’ them ducts cleaned!•DSTLRY leaves Lunar for Diamond!•We actually like Lunar as a comic distribution company.•Penguin Random House buys BOOM! Studios!•When publishers reuse terminology, such as “absolute” or “ultimate”. Con…
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"Live at the Throckmorton" w/ Bruner, Steele, Larry "Bubbles Brown" & Chicago Steve Barkley Show #213
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Send us a Text Message. Fun and unique show this week as I was an invited Guest to the Throckmorton Theater in Mill Valley to watch a show, and hang with comics Steve Bruner, Johnny Steele, Mike Meehan, Larry "Bubbles" Brown, and Chicago Steve Barkley. So fun to listen to the live show and have some backstage/greenroom conversations...all here for …
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Kevin Leo Nadal, "Queering Law and Order: LGBTQ Communities and the Criminal Justice System" (Lexington Book, 2020)
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Throughout US history, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people have been pathologized, victimized, and criminalized. Reports of lynching, burning, or murdering of LGBTQ people have been documented for centuries. Prior to the 1970s, LGBTQ people were deemed as having psychological disorders and subsequently subject to electrosh…
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Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz and Sara A. Howard, "Grabbing Tea: Queer Conversations in Librarianship" (Litwin Books, 2024)
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This interview with Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz about Grabbing Tea: Queer Conversations on Identity and Libraries and Grabbing Tea: Queer Conversations on Archives and Practice (available in 2024 from the Litwin Books Series on Gender and Sexuality in Library and Information Studies) explores how queerness is centered within library and archival theory an…
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Dan Slott On Spider-Boy and Re-Upping With Marvel pt 2
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Dan Slott On Spider-Boy and Re-Upping With Marvel pt 1
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Ken Gregory: From Detroit to Hollywood | Screenwriter & Producer Journey
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Explore Ken Gregory's inspiring journey from Detroit to becoming a prolific screenwriter and producer. Discover his path from Wayne State University to Atlanta, where he found his passion for screenwriting in 2005. Follow his ongoing evolution in the arts.By Carona Davis-Diop
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Updates about his After Relm Kickstarter, the UFO book Blue Book, The Sci-Fi Adventure Galaxy Of Madness , and his new Dark Horse Series William Of NewburyBy John Siuntres
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Neil J. Young, "Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right (U Chicago Press, 2024) is a fascinating and engaging historical tour of those who were gay and active in Republican and conservative politics over the course of the last 80 years. Neil J. Young has written an accessible and deeply sources book that brings forward stories about those in the closet, …
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Disclaimer in the off-chance this is your first episode of Force Toast: we had a technical issue (user-error) so the audio quality of Laura’s track isn’t up to our usual standards. Sorry, and know that we have resolved the issue so all future episodes will sound like our prior episodes =) In Episode 120, hosts Alyce and Laura are* definitely NOT li…
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Amber and Melanie hit the stage at the Den Theater in Chicago with special guest comedian Pinky Patel! Pinky dives into her journey of becoming a comedian, sharing how she built a circle of strong women to support her through the ups and downs of touring, motherhood, and marriage. From PTA mom to an absolute sensation on TikTok, it's a ride! Subscr…
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Andrew Garcia: Miami Filmmaker Spotlight | Award-Winning Director & Cinematographer
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Discover the inspiring journey of Andrew Garcia, an award-winning director and cinematographer from Miami, Florida. Specializing in Latin coming-of-age stories and family dramas with a docu-style approach, Andrew's recent works include "America Has an Accent," "The Sunset is Not a Permanent Home," and Puma's "The Fabric of Hip-Hop." In 2019, his fi…
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IT’S NOT AN ERA •Challengers Shelf Sponsorship is live! https://challengerscomics.com/products/shelf-sponsorship •The Future of The X-Men starts Now!•Thanks, Patrons!•Comics talked about in this episode: X-MEN #1 POWER FANTASY #1, #2 NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #1 RED BEFORE BLACK #1 KILL ALL IMMORTALS #1, #2Contest of Challengers #692…
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Holiday Re-Boot Starring Frank Prinzi,Tim Bedore, Phil Bauman, and TV Celebrity Carlos Alazraqui
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Send us a Text Message. Re-Boot of Show #31 for the Holiday: The "Laughs" TV show starring Frank Prinzi & Tim Bedore originally aired in 1988. This audio version includes these two Headliners and a Comedy set by Phil Bauman, doing a little comedy Rap. Also, there is a drop in piece with "Tony King", done by Carlos Alazraqui and Bob Stobener. Great …
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New Ghosts Wrestling Libraries and More With Franco and Alex Gianini
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The (ir)Rational Rainbow (the DSM & the Fight to Depathologize Homosexuality)
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The psychological establishment has long pathologized diverse forms of sexual identity and gender expression. In the mid-century, a brave movement of gays and lesbians fought back and claimed: no, actually, we’re healthy. But in the process, did they define other identities unhealthy? This is episode two of Cited Podcast's returning season, the Rat…
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