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Alright comic connoisseurs, brace yourselves for an episode that’s going to knock your socks off and leave you begging for more! Today, we’re diving headfirst into the world of Tooth and Nail Manga Edition, a tantalizing tale that’s sure to sink its claws into your imagination. But wait, there’s more! We’ve got the one and only Cory Byrd from Byrd’…

Welcome, fellow gamers and comic book aficionados, to another electrifying episode of Play Comics! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the fiery pits of Hell with Spawn in the Demon’s Hand, the 3D fighting game that brought Todd McFarlane’s iconic antihero to the Sega Dreamcast. Prepare for a wild ride as we explore the game’s demonic delights, …

Welcome back, comic crusaders, to another electrifying episode of Play Comics! This week we’re diving headfirst into the pixelated pages of the web comic Verse, which has made the leap from the digital realm to the tangible world thanks to the fine folks at Vault Comics. Joining us on this epic quest is none other than the mastermind behind Verse, …

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Play Comics, where we dive into the pixelated past and unearth the hidden gems (and occasional duds) of comic book video games! This week, we’re strapping on our stone fists and stepping into the bizarre world of Hellboy: Asylum Seeker—a game that’s as elusive as a chupacabra at a cryptozoology convention. Jo…

Welcome back, fellow mecha maniacs, to another electrifying episode of Play Comics! This week, we’re strapping into our mobile suits and diving headfirst into the pixelated battlefield of Gundam Wing: Endless Duel on the Super Famicom. Prepare for a high-octane journey through the cosmos as we dissect this classic fighting game based on the legenda…

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Play Comics, the only podcast where comics and video games collide with the force of a well-aimed zombie headshot! This week, we’re diving into the eerie, undead-infested waters of the Kickstarter campaign for Outbreaks, a comic series that’s stirring up more excitement than a horde of zombies at a brain buff…

Brace yourselves comic connoisseurs and gaming geeks for an episode that will have you questioning reality itself! In this multiversal misadventure we delve into the depths of X-Men Next Dimension, a game that dared to challenge the boundaries of the comic book universe. But wait, there’s more! We’ve got a special guest star joining us on this cosm…

Gather round comic fans and crowdfunding enthusiasts for a tale of epic proportions! In this episode of Play Comics we dive headfirst into the wild world of Comics are Dying, a comics history anthology that’s taking Zoop by storm. And who better to guide us through this saga than the mastermind behind it all, Louis Southard? Join us as we explore t…

Read transcript Welcome back, fellow comic crusaders, to another electrifying episode of Play Comics, where we dive headfirst into the colorful world of comic book adventures! Today, we’re donning our wizard hats, sharpening our wands, and preparing to unleash the mystical mayhem of Savage Wizard #2! In this spellbinding installment, join your trus…

Ahoy, landlubbers! Prepare to set sail on a high-seas adventure through the annals of gaming history, as we dive into the depths of the 1992 Game Boy classic, Popeye 2. This episode we've got a special guest aboard – Matt Storm from the podcasts "Fun" and Games and Screen Snark. They're a veritable treasure trove of knowledge when it comes to all t…

Read transcript Strap in, true believers, because we’re about to dive headfirst into the wild world of Kickstarter campaigns and comic book mayhem! This week on Play Comics, we’re taking a look at the Kickstarter for the action-packed graphic novel Gunpunch, and we’ve got the creator himself, Fernando Pinto, here to give us the inside scoop. Fernan…

Read transcript Welcome, cosmic adventurers and comic aficionados, to another interstellar episode of Play Comics, where the fabric of reality is as bendable as the pages of a comic book, and the heroes are as quirky as our sense of humor. This week, we’re donning our power bands and setting our sights on the vast, uncharted territories of space. W…

Welcome to another spine-tingling, joystick-wiggling episode of Play Comics, where the pixels meet the page and the game controllers are always at risk of being thrown in excitement or frustration. This week we’re diving into the dark cobwebbed corners of the gaming world to unearth the 1992 classic The Addams Family, a game that dared to ask “What…

Greetings, time travelers and comic connoisseurs! Buckle up your seatbelts and grab your favorite snacks because you’re in for a treat with this very special bonus episode of Play Comics that’s more colorful than a double rainbow! In this heartwarming and possibly tear-jerking installment, we’re diving into the pages of When I Was Young, the Backer…

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Play Comics, where we dive into the pixelated playgrounds of our favorite comic book characters and the games that bring them to life. Today, we’re dusting off our PS2 controllers and delving into the dark and mysterious world of Shadow Man 2econd Coming. Released in 2002, this game promised a spine-chilling …

Smurf fans, mushroom dwellers, and plastic comic enthusiasts, lend me your ears! This week on Play Comics, we’re taking a hard look at one of the most mind-bogglingly bizarre video game adaptations to ever grace the original PlayStation – The Smurfs from 1999. That’s right, we’re diving headfirst into the small blue world where the air is crisp, th…

Attention all Gundam fanatics and mech maniacs! Today we’re blasting off into the cosmos with Mobile Suit Gundam Zeonic Front for the PlayStation 2! Joining us is none other than Scott Wachter from the wildly popular podcast The Recap From Mercury. Scott’s expertise lies in overanalyzing obtuse science fiction plots, so he’s the perfect wingman to …

Hey there Screen Beans! Time for an all new episode and this week we chat with the charming and funny, Taylor Hicklen! We chat with Taylor about his work in community management, web design and his love of writing. We also dive deep on Spaceballs, Dicks: The Musical and Very Important People! You can find the show on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram an…

Greetings, fellow Play Comics aficionados and Dragon Ball Z fanatics! It’s time to power up your ki and get ready for an adventure unlike any other. We’re diving headfirst into the wild world of the Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game on the Game Boy Advance, and trust us, it’s going to be a blast! But wait, there’s more! Joining us on this epic jo…

Hey there fellow Gundam fanatics and Play Comics aficionados! Get ready to power up your mechs and dive into the wild world of Gundam Battle Assault 2, the classic PS1 game that has us all itching for some intense mecha showdowns. And who better to join us on this epic journey than our returning guest, the one and only Billy, who’s graced us with h…

Hey there Screen Beans! We're back from our break and we have a doozy of a guest. We're joined this week by PR mastermind and wonderful human, Tatum! We chat with them about how they got started working in PR as well as how they balance playing games for work and pleasure. We also deep dive on Five Nights at Freddy's, The Hunger Games franchise and…

Demonic possessions are nothing new. But I still get hooked every time one of those stories comes up. The Exorcist was the first movie that really bothered me when I watched it. The Exorcism of Emily Rose was a birthday tradition for a while. There’s just something about how people deal with those creatures that always grabs my interest. Maybe it’s…

This week we’re blasting off into outer space to take a look back at the classic PS1 fighting game Gundam Battle Assault. Released in North America in 2000, this game brought the action-packed combat of the popular Gundam anime franchise to PlayStation gamers. Our special guest this episode is Karrington Martin from the fantastic K&K Indie Gaming C…

Get ready to dive into the pixelated mystique of the Sega Genesis era as we unleash the power of Mystic Defender on this episode of Play Comics! In this electrifying installment, we team up with the dynamic Phil Keeling from Pixel Lit to unravel the secrets and thrills behind the classic Sega Genesis game Mystic Defender. Brace yourselves for a riv…

Hey there Screen Beans! We're back at it and this time we are joined by the brilliant Carli Velocci! We chat with Carli about how they got started in journalism, some of their favorite things to write about, their podcast TOTAL MASSACRE, as well as their recent work with the folks over on REMAP. We also dive deep on Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, The Boy…

Welcome, dear listeners, to another bodyslammin’ edition of Play Comics! Get ready to tag in and grapple with nostalgia as your host, Chris, is joined by the dynamic duo of wrestling wisdom: Adam “Ringmaster” Williamson and Josh “Suplex Strategist” Garvey! In this pixelated pilgrimage through the archives of gaming history, our intrepid trio steps …

In this pixel-packed extravaganza we’re diving into the realm of Mobile Suits, futuristic warfare, and enough Gundam drama to make soap operas blush. Yes folks it’s time to chat about the PlayStation 2 game “Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo,” a game that had us pressing buttons faster than a cat chases a laser pointer. But wait, there’s more! …

Hey there Screen Beans! We're back with an ALL NEW episode and this week we are chatting with actor, singer, podcaster and all around delightful nerd, Lisa Foiles. We chat with Lisa about her podcast Temperamental with Lisa Foiles, her band Von Boldt as well as what it's been like writing music, playing live shows and producing a video and audio po…

Greetings, fellow gamers and digital explorers! Today, we’re strapping on our Digi-Devices and venturing into the world of Digimon – because why catch ’em all when you can DIGITIZE ’em all? W e’re peeling back the nostalgic layers of the PlayStation classic, Digimon World 2. A game where the monsters are digital, the challenges are real, and the me…

The cool thing about comic creators is that they tend to like comics. Which means that whoever your favorite comic creator is probably has a favorite comic. But what happens when you find the source of basically everything? And can you get past the fact that it feels so cliche because it’s the source of all of the cliche feelings? Listen in as Alle…

Hey there Screen Beans! We're back at it and this time we are joined by podcaster, personal trainer and incredible human Jala-chan! We chat with Jala about her podcast, Jala-chan's Place, community building and choosing podcast topics. We also deep dive on The Bear (Season 1), Kung Fury and The Expendables! You can find the show on Facebook, Twitte…

Hey there Screen Beans! We're back and we're joined by returning guest and phenomenal podcast, Jacob McCourt! We chat with Jacob about his new podcast, Crossplay Conversations, his love of wrestling and trying to stay ahead when you have so many creative endeavors. We also dive deep on Crash by Beefy, the 1998 WCW PayPerView Halloween Havoc and Wor…

Hey there Screen Beans! We're at it again and this week we're joined by wrestler and delightful nerd, CPA. We chat with him about when he first feel in love with wrestling, how he got started in the biz as well as some of the legends he's locked arms with along the way. We also dive deep on Signalis, Blitzkrieg! Pro Wrestling and Disengage the Simu…

Hey there Screen Beans! New episode time! This week we chat with game designer and animator, Adam Bucceri! We chat with Adam about his latest TTRPG creation, "Enter the Survival Horror", what got him to want to get into game design and how he got started in animation. We also dive deep on MyHouse.WAD - Inside Doom's Most Terrifying Mod by Power Pak…

Holy poorly-rated superhero media! Get ready to dive into some of the murkiest depths of the Marvel universe as we analyze 2003’s not-so-stellar Daredevil offerings. First up in the hot seat is the Ben Affleck-led Daredevil film that premiered that very same year. Despite boasting major star power and promising early trailers, this big screen endea…

Hey there Screen Beans! New episode time and this week we're chatting with gaming nerd and wrestling badass, Big Game Leroy! We chat with Leroy about his gaming origins, his wrestling origins and his inspiration to combine two of his biggest passions together. We also dive deep on MONO by K. Flay, the Last Chance Dancers and Mario & Luigi: Supersta…

Hey there Screen Beans! Better late than never but it's time for a new episode! This week we are joined by CPOV podfamily member, the prolific Matty Limerick! We chat with them about their new gig, the evolution of Saturday Morning Confidential as well as their newest podcasting projects. We also dive deep on Sea Of Stars, HELLMODE by Jeff Rosensto…

Hey there Screen Beans! It's new episode o'clock and this week we are joined by podcaster and writer Roger Reichardt! We chat with him about his show, The Gamerheads Podcast, how he got start podcasting and how the things we create evolve over time. We also dive deep on Patrick H Willem's newest video essay " Everything Is Content Now", Nurse Betti…

Hey there Screen Beans! We're back and this time we are joined by podcaster extraordinaire, Doug Lief. We chat with Doug about the origins of his podcast, Nostalgium Arcanum! We also discuss the on going WGA/SAF-AFTRA strike and how Doug is pivoting his work to better support the striking workers. We also dive deep on Final Fantasy IV (Pixel Remast…

Get ready for a dragon duel of epic proportions! In this corner, we have Dragon Power, the janky NES game that tried and failed to cash in on Dragonball mania. And in this corner, we have the original Dragonball manga, which captures all the absurdity and excitement that Dragon Power completely whiffed on! Let’s get ready to ruuuuumble! Please give…

Hey there Screen Beans! In light of the recent SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical/Streaming Strike and the FAQ released that shows how podcasters can show support and solidarity, we discuss how we are going to be shifting focus in the short term till the strike is over. We are going to cover non struck work until then. We also dive deep on Alex Edelman: Just …

There’s something just so endearing about The Smurfs. Mostly I think it’s because it’s just such a simple concept. Little blue dudes have an adventure and it all wraps up nicely by the end. Seems pretty safe and kid friendly doesn’t it? Yeah, that’s what I thought too. Good thing I have October K Santarelli here to help blow some of those ideas out…

Hey there Screen Beans! Time for a brand new episode and this week are chatting with the other half of Super Bracket Bros and prolific bracketologist, Jay Davis. We chat with Jay about his side of the story when it comes to origins of his pod, how the show has evolved as well as the importance of making informational and fun. We also dive deep on I…

Hey there Screen Beans! It's podcast time again! This week we are chatting with writer and podcaster Eliah Stokes! We chat with Eliah about his podcast Super Bracket Bros, the orgins of the show, his writing and so much more! We also dive deep on The Grand Tour: Eurocrash, Drop Dead Gorgeous and Asteroid City! You can find the show on Twitter here!…

Sometimes I just wonder why even got some games. It’s not that I don’t appreciate them, that’s not it at all. But licensed games where we don’t really know the franchise? And game genres that aren’t able to carry the game by itself? And doing it all on a disaster of a console where it seems like nothing could be done right. I know I’m sounding supe…

Hey there Screen Beans! Time for an all new episode and this time we are chatting with content creator and fanfic obsessive, clyclone MC! We chat with them about how they got involved with We'll Throw the After Party, the origins of Point In Progress as well as their love of fanfiction. We also dive deep on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, I Th…

I’ve decided that I just really like fantasy stories. I’ve decided that a lot in the past, and I’m deciding it again right now. There’s just something about a writer being able to ignore all of what’s actually possible in this world and yet still having to make something that’s internally consistent with the story that they want to tell. Something …

Hey there Screen Beans! We're back again and this time we're chatting with podcaster, writer and gaming nerd Luke Lewis! We chat with Luke about the origins of his video game podcast LukeWarmGames, what it's like doing a weekly show, how to combat burnout and more. We also dive deep on Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show, To…

It all comes back to Spider-Man doesn’t it? The cultural saturation of the character in a lot of English speaking societies. The relatable nature of the character (and to be perfectly honest, most of the Spider people characters). The fact that the first Spider-Man trilogy was the first thing since the 90s Batman movies to really hit such a mainstr…