Best Paul McGuigan Podcasts (2024)

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Spotlight: The ADHD Cast Featuring MC LARS and Schaffer the Darklord 31:02

7M ago31:02

31:02

Whilst we may not have any of our own episodes coming out, some of our friends are producing amazing content. So please listen to this wonderful episode from Tony Farina, then subscribe to Comics in Motion! This week on the ADHD cast, Tony is joined by Nerdcore rappers MC Lars and Schaffer the Darklord to discuss their new Disney inspired album 999…

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BONUS: The Space Programme 8:50

11M ago8:50

8:50

Have you heard our series, The Space Programme? Life on the Isle of Lune is about to get out-of-this-world! It's a radio drama all about a brand new UK spaceport and the story of a soon-to-be child-astronaut. Hear The Space Programme every Friday from 4pm on Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, and as a podcast too. Plus, Fun Kids Podcasts+…

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Zach Weinersmith on Bea Wolf 1:07:04

1+ y ago1:07:04

1:07:04

In this episode, we hear from cartoonist, writer and do-er of many things, Zach Weinersmith. Zach gives us an insight into his latest creation, Bea Wolf, a graphic novel retelling of Beowulf. Zach shares some of the thought processes behind the project and how it came into creation. We explore the ideas behind some of his other works, including a s…

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Dungeons and Dragons: Final Encounter 29:35

1+ y ago29:35

29:35

Our mini-series looking at Dungeons and Dragons comes to a close! I'm joined by Maff in the final part of our chat to discuss how combat works, summarise some of our thoughts and look ahead to the campaign Maff is planning. Find Maff online at https://twitter.com/maffuk78 Find more from the show, including how you can send in suggestions and questi…

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James Kochalka On Glork Patrol 45:50

1+ y ago45:50

45:50

In this episode, we hear from writer and artist James Kochalka. James shares how he started on his own comic reading journey, through to becoming the artist and creator we know him as. A prolific creator and entertainer of all, James has had wonderful success that allows him to stretch his creative muscles. We hear how it al happened, leading up to…

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Dungeons and Dragons: Equipment 20:08

1+ y ago20:08

20:08

Our mini-series looking at Dungeons and Dragons continues! I'm joined by Maff in the fifth part of our chat to discuss character alignment and equipment options. Next week: combat Find Maff online at https://twitter.com/maffuk78 Find more from the show, including how you can send in suggestions and questions, at: https://superdummy.co.uk/geekguide …

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Dungeons and Dragons: Abilities 32:08

1+ y ago32:08

32:08

Our mini-series looking at Dungeons and Dragons continues! I'm joined by Maff in the fourth part of our chat to discuss character abilities in greater detail. Next week: Alignments and Equipment Find Maff online at https://twitter.com/maffuk78 Find more from the show, including how you can send in suggestions and questions, at: https://superdummy.c…

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Norman Shurtliff and Skull Cat 54:19

1+ y ago54:19

54:19

In this episode, we hear from writer and artist Norman Shurtliff. Norman shares his creative journey, from early explorations into geek culture and art through to his current success. We discuss his latest book, Skull Cat and the Curious Castle, available now. https://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/skull-cat-book-one-skull-cat-and-the-curious-castle…

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Dungeons and Dragons: Classes 30:48

1+ y ago30:48

30:48

Our mini-series looking at Dungeons and Dragons continues! I'm joined by Maff in the third part of our chat to discuss character classes. If you cant decide if you're a rogue, a wizard or a bard, this chat will help you decide. Next week: Abilities and Character Background Find Maff online at https://twitter.com/maffuk78 Find more from the show, in…

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Dungeons and Dragons: Abilities & Skills 21:33

1+ y ago21:33

21:33

Our mini-series looking at Dungeons and Dragons continues! I'm joined by Maff in the second part to discuss the abilities and skills available to characters. If you'd like to know your perception from your persuasion, this is the place for you. Next week: Classes Find Maff online at https://twitter.com/maffuk78 Find more from the show, including ho…

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Dungeons and Dragons: Character Races 26:03

1+ y ago26:03

26:03

Our mini-series looking at Dungeons and Dragons begins! I'm joined by Maff in this first part to discuss rule sets and character races. If you don't know your Orc from your Elf, this is the place to get started. Next week: Abilities and Skills Find Maff online at https://twitter.com/maffuk78 Find more from the show, including how you can send in su…

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Breath of Shadows w/ Rich Douek & Alex Cormack 1:10:32

1+ y ago1:10:32

1:10:32

In this episode, we hear from the amazing creative duo Rich Douek and Alex Cormack. They both share their journey, from early influences and where they first started to geek out about things, to how they got started creating their own content. We pick up their journey working with Comix Tribe ( https://www.comixtribe.com/ ) and heading towards thei…

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Dungeons and Dragons, An Introduction 25:08

1+ y ago25:08

25:08

This week, I explore Dungeons and Dragons. In preparation for a mini-series through February, where Maff and I take a bit of a deeper dive into how Dungeons and Dragons works, I take a peek at the very basics. If you're looking for a first look at gameplay and dice or if you've always wondered exactly how it all works, this will have you covered. L…

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Judge Dredd for Beginners 26:12

1+ y ago26:12

26:12

In this episode, we hear from the 20th Century Geek, Scott Weatherly to answer 'who is Judge Dredd?' First appearing in 2000AD issue #2 all the way back in 1977, Judge Dredd is an icon within comic books. Created by John Wagner, Carlos Ezquerra and Pat Mills, Judge Dredd's adventures in Mega City One range from the bonkers to the ridiculous, passin…

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Mr Terrific For Dummies 40:41

1+ y ago40:41

40:41

In this episode, we're joined by Matt B Lloyd, to answer the question 'Who is Mr Terrific?'. First appearing for DC Comics in 1942, Mr Terrific is actually two different characters, with the second appearing in 1997. Both found their way to crimefighting in unexpected ways but quickly grew into the role. Terry Sloane, then Michael Holt, are both no…

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Inspector Morse For Dummies 33:18

1+ y ago33:18

33:18

In this episode, we're joined by Matt B Lloyd to discuss the TV show 'Inspector Morse'. Airing between 1987 and 2000, Inspector Morse is a British TV classic. Following the titular character as he investigates crime as a member of the Thames Valley Police, each feature-length episode covered a lot of ground. Part detective show, part character-led …

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Tim Drake for Dummies 26:36

1+ y ago26:36

26:36

You may ask 'Who is Tim Drake?' Well, Tony Farina is ready and waiting with the answer! Created by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick, Tim first appeared in Batman 436 in 1989. By proving his worth to a reluctant Dark Knight, Tim would become Batman's new Robin by 1990. Tony shares with us why he loves this character so much, giving a background to Tim…

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What is Peep Show 23:47

1+ y ago23:47

23:47

In this episode, we're joined by Spider-Dan to explore the TV show 'Peep Show'. First released in September 2003, Peep Show is a British comedy show which follows two dysfunctional friends. Known for using point-of-view shots, the show quickly set itself apart from other shows of the time. Bringing David Mitchell and Robert Webb squarely into the p…

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Dick Grayson for dummies 27:34

1+ y ago27:34

27:34

Who on earth is Dick Grayson? In an attempt to answer this very question, I'm joined by the wonderful Heath Fodor! Created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, Dick first appeared in comic books in April 1940, Detective Comics #38. He quickly became the very first Robin, assisting Batman in his crime-fighting adventures. Dick has become a fan favourite, wi…

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Night In The Woods for dummies 18:23

1+ y ago18:23

18:23

Ria Carrogan joins me to explain what is the videogame 'Night In The Woods'. We explore the mechanics and gameplay, as well as touching on why the story has had such an effect on her. We do our best to avoid spoilers as we look at their deeper meanings and themes, exploring why people love the game so much. A real passion project from the lead deve…

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Moon Knight For Dummies 29:53

1+ y ago29:53

29:53

In this episode, we're joined by Scott Weatherly to answer 'who is Moon Knight'. First appearing in Marvel's 'Werewolf by Night' in 1975, Moon Knight was initially created as an antagonist for the title's hero. The image of the character stuck in people's minds and over the years, he became a much deeper and more complicated character. Scott gives …

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Storytelling with Ms Tonya Todd 55:41

1+ y ago55:41

55:41

In this episode, we hear from podcaster, writer and actress, Tonya Todd. Tonya shares with us her love of storytelling in all its many forms. Whether it's anime, comic books, the written word, theatre, movies or music. We explore some of the interconnecting links between them and how they speak to her. As we explore how Tonya has grown her career t…

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Heathers For Dummies 12:42

1+ y ago12:42

12:42

In this episode, Tony Farina tells us why Heathers is such a good film, whilst exploring the history of its creation. First released in 1989, Heathers is a black comedy that quickly gained a strong cult following. Written by Daniel Waters and directed by Michael Lehman, it follows four teenage girls through the trials of High School. Find more from…

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Venom For Dummies 26:27

1+ y ago26:27

26:27

In this episode, we're joined by Spider Dan to answer 'who is Venom'. Created for Marvel as part of a fan write-in, at first Venom was just written in as a simple 'mistake' in Spider-Man's costume. 4 years later, we find out that he was actually a sentient creature that had been brought into this world. Spider Dan tells us all about these origin st…

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Interviewing The Interviewer: A Genuine Chit Chat Crossover 1:24:59

1+ y ago1:24:59

1:24:59

It's the 50th episode! To celebrate, Mike Burton of Genuine Chit Chat has turned the tables and interviewed me, Superdummy Paul. We talk about this, and my other podcasts, how I started them and where the ideas came from. We also discuss some of my own geeky journey, and how I bounced between different interests and hobbies through life. And as it'…

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Horizon Zero Dawn for beginners 21:29

1+ y ago21:29

21:29

In this episode, Ria Carrogan joins us to tell us about Horizon Zero Dawn. She gives us an idea of what the game is about and why she loves it so darn much! Developed by Guerilla Games and released in 2017, the game quickly gained a strong following. With a sequel now released and a TV show being planned, we gain some knowledge as to why this may b…

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Who is Namor The Submariner? 39:21

1+ y ago39:21

39:21

As we approach the release of Black Panther 2, we are joined by Matt B Lloyd to cover Namor the Submariner for dummies! First appearing as a character for Timely Comics (the precursor to Marvel) in 1939, Namor is arguably the longest-running Marvel Superhero. Created by Bill Everett, Matt takes us through some of his crucial moments to bring everyo…

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Glyn Davies Rubbing Shoulders With The Stars 49:01

1+ y ago49:01

49:01

In this episode, we hear from Glyn Davies, shoulder rubber of the stars. We talk about his love of films, where it all started and why they mean so much to him. It has led to various other hobbies, including collecting memorabilia, autographs and other collectables over the years. He shares with us how he's phased in and out of different hobbies an…

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The Last of Us for Beginners 23:20

1+ y ago23:20

23:20

In this episode, Ria Carrogan joins me to explain what is the videogame 'The Last of Us'. She shares the background of the game and some of the gameplay. Ria has played the game multiple times over and explains some of the reasons why it means so much and is consistently gripping. Developed by Naughty Dog and first released in 2013, the game quickl…

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MC Evol shares their Lit Hop Lessons 33:01

1+ y ago33:01

33:01

In this episode, we hear from Hip Hop artist, MC Evol. We talk about her debut album, 'Lit Hop Lessons', how the process has gone for her and how the album was born. She reflects on her journey through music, from someone who enjoys writing and listening to music, to being someone who combines the two and develops a passion for writing Hip Hop and …

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Black Adam for dummies 30:29

1+ y ago30:29

30:29

Something a little different today. I'm proud to bring you an episode from the new show 'A Dummies Guide to Geekdom' which will bring you quick refresher lessons on everything from geek culture. To celebrate the release of the New film, 'Black Adam' Spider-Dan joins us to prepare everyone and answer the question 'who is Black Adam?' First appearing…

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Black Adam for dummies 28:35

1+ y ago28:35

28:35

Black Adam for Dummies is here! Spider-Dan joins us to prepare everyone for the newest DC film to answer the question 'who is Black Adam?' First appearing in 1945 as a creation of Otto Binder and C.C. Beck for Fawcett comics, today's character took a slightly strange route to be the star of a DC movie. Dan gives us an insight into his creation, bac…

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Red Dwarf for Beginners 29:22

1+ y ago29:22

29:22

In this episode we're joined by Scott Weatherly, the 20th Century Geek, to answer the question 'what is Red Dwarf?'. First airing in 1988, the tv show Red Dwarf has cemented its place in British cult media history. Scott gives us a rundown of what it is and why he thinks it's so well-loved by many, including himself. A beloved cast including Chris …

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Cowboy Coder: Code Rage: Album Review from The Pop Guerillas 3:40

1+ y ago3:40

3:40

Cowboy Coder's debut album, 'Code Rage' is available now! Find store links here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cowboycoder/code-rage-2 Find his Soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/cowboy-coder Find his Twitter here: https://twitter.com/CowboyCodertx Find more from the pop guerillas: https://anchor.fm/the-pop-guerrillas/ https://twitter.com/…

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Image Comics for Dummies 27:44

1+ y ago27:44

27:44

Welcome to 'A Dummies Guide to Geekdom' the show that tries to bring everyone up to speed on the geek culture world. In this episode, we answer a very important question; 'Who are Image Comics?' Founded in 1992 by the powerhouse team of Todd Mcfarlane, Jim Lee, Rob Liefield, Marc Silvestri, Erik Larson, Jim Valentino and Whilce Portacio. Image comi…

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Gabe Cheng shares how he accepts the bad and embraces the great 1:06:28

1+ y ago1:06:28

1:06:28

In this episode, we hear from podcaster and comic creator, Gabe Cheng. Gabe shares with us some of his loves in the geek culture world, including Futurama, Batman and Monty Python. He goes through his history with geek culture and shares how he is able to keep a hold of his loves. How he is able to look past the flaws and small details that don't d…

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A Dummies Guide to Geekdom: Introduction and Canon v Lore 14:50

1+ y ago14:50

14:50

Welcome to 'A Dummies Guide to Geekdom' the show that tries to bring everyone up to speed on the geek culture world. We kick off the new show with a brief introduction of what you can expect in the future, taking the lessons of Superheroes for Dummies, reducing them and enhancing the flavours! If your only interest is in our comic book related epis…

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Ada McCartney on Poetry, Writing and Personal Environment 56:42

2y ago56:42

56:42

In this episode, we hear from writer, poet and owner of a super soothing voice, Ada McCartney. Ada shares with us the variety of things she likes to geek out about and the journey she took with them. Wether its her love of books and writing her love of music, or her interest in the environment we all surround ourselves in. Ada brings a sense of dis…

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Kyle Stück on hobbies, work, passions and horror. 1:53:40

2y ago1:53:40

1:53:40

In this episode, we hear from podcaster, comic creator and very nice person, Kyle Stück. We kick off straight away with learning more about Kyle's podcasts, 'Humming Fools' and 'The Night Shift', what they are and why he decided to start them. Kyle shares his current feelings about geek culture, his struggles with keeping up with comic books and su…

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Cowboy Coder Shares His Code Rage 26:05

2y ago26:05

26:05

In this episode, we hear from Cowboy Coder about his upcoming album; Code Rage. We find out more about where the idea for the album first came from and the personal experiences that have inspired some of the songs. Cowboy Coder shares the journey he took with the album, from the first conversations with MC Lars, to travelling to New York to record …

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Heath Fodor shares his adventures and bumping into history 55:56

2y ago55:56

55:56

In this episode, we hear from Heath Fodor. Heath shares with us his journey from growing up in a small town in Michigan, loving comics and writing, through his various brushes with history. His various encounters with stars of the geek culture world slowly add up, including listening to Neil Gaiman at a midnight reading to later interviewing him fo…

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Jason Starr and The Next Time I Die 47:07

2y ago47:07

47:07

In this episode, we hear from a crime writer, comic book writer and now sci-fi writer, Jason Starr. Jason gives us some background to his newest book, 'The Next Time I Die'. A Genre crossing sci-fi crime novel that deals with multiple realities in a fresh new way. Jason shares why he decided to step away from pure crime to give this story a whole n…

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Shakespeare Unleashed with James Aquilone 1:03:44

2y ago1:03:44

1:03:44

In this episode, we hear from writer, editor and serial Kickstarter, James Aquilone James shares with us the story behind his latest Kickstarter project, Shakespeare Unleashed https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/manbomb/shakespeare-unleashed We learn how the idea first came to him following his previous successes (Kolchak the Nightstalker Graphic …

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Living in a satirical world with Seth Levens 44:43

2y ago44:43

44:43

In this episode, we hear from writer and comic book creator, Seth Levens. Seth talks about his graphic novel Origamiac. We learn where the idea came from and how he came to create a comic book using fairly unique methods. We also learn a bit more about what drives him in his writing as a YA author, penned under Devin Smyth. Seth tells us more about…

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Finding new ways to be creative with Ibrahim Moustafa 59:46

2y ago59:46

59:46

In this episode, we hear from comic book artist and writer, Ibrahim Moustafa Ibrahim talks about his latest graphic novel, Retroactive ( https://retroactivecomic.com/ ) and how the book came into existence. We learn how Ibrahim was always destined to be an artist, showing an interest in drawing at a very young age. We have a look at his creative pr…

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Alyson Shelton on film, culture and inclusivity 1:14:03

2y ago1:14:03

1:14:03

In this episode, we hear from writer and comic book creator, Alyson Shelton Alyson shares with us how she came to write the comic book Reburn ( https://www.reburncomic.com/ ) along with her amazing all-female team. We learn about Alyson's time in film school and the challenges she faced along the way in a male-dominated space. We look at the challe…

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Storytelling and Niches with Alek Shrader 1:09:20

2y ago1:09:20

1:09:20

In this episode, we hear from operatic tenor, director, writer and comic book creator Alek Shrader. Alek starts by sharing with us how he came to be an operatic tenor and what the world of opera means to him. He shares his family history with the opera, growing up in an area where it was undoubtedly less than typical. We also explore the power of o…

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Tony Swan's Laughternoon 9:45

2y ago9:45

9:45

Truthdiggers is the drama where you decide what happens next! School friends Morgana and Alfie are making a podcast about the mysterious disappearance of a man called Odd Colin from their town many years ago. As they doggedly pursue their investigation they’ll encounter smugglers, vampires, aliens and secret agents, to get to the truth! It’s all do…

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Reading and making comics with Matt Garvey 1:21:17

2y ago1:21:17

1:21:17

In this episode, we hear from comic book writer and YouTuber, Matt Garvey We learn from Matt how he came to start writing comics, he shares some of his processes and we have a peek at some of the insights he's gained over the years. Matt has produced a large amount of content over the years spanning multiple genres, we learn how he manages to produ…

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This is Truthdiggers 1:00

2y ago1:00

1:00

School friends Morgana and Alfie are looking into a notorious cold case: the mysterious disappearance of local eccentric Odd Colin from their Lancashire town in 1972. As Morgana and Alfie doggedly pursue their investigation they’ll encounter pirates, vampires, aliens and secret agents, and interrogate them all in order to get to the truth! You can …

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