Best Steve Milligan Podcasts (2024)

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Coast to Coast: An Interview with David Pepose About Space Ghost, Punisher, and Marvel Infinity Comics 1:15:03

2d ago1:15:03

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David Pepose is a former crime reporter turned Ringo Award-winning comic book creator. He’s written on hit titles such as Punisher, Moon Knight, and Darth Vader: Black, White & Red. He's on the show this week to talk about his new Space Ghost comic series from Dynamite Entertainment ( which comes out May 1st, with superstar artist Jonathan Lau), th…

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Patreon Preview: DC vs AI, and Should Artificial Intelligence Be Allowed In Comics? 15:55

9d ago15:55

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Here's a short preview of a bonus episode that was recorded earlier this month, with Badr, Chris, and Ed. The guys discuss the accusations against DC for the use of AI, and the growing and complicated presence of artificial intelligence in comics. We also discussed Daniel Warren Johnson's recent Extremity campaign, and the value of the Artist Editi…

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The Big Bad Wolf: An Interview With Maria Wolf Lopez About The Business Of Comics, Marvel Snap, and Bad-Ass Covers 1:22:12

16d ago1:22:12

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Maria Wolf Lopez (aka Maria the Wolf) is an up-and-coming and highly sought after cover artist for DC, Marvel, Image, BOOM Studios and more. She’s on the podcast for Ep. 423 to talk about the business of comics, how to sell yourself as an artist, working for Marvel, her five-year plan, the convention circuit, her favorite covers of all time, and Na…

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Comic News Recap: The Best Comics of March, Disney Legend Steve Ditko, X-Men '97, and Comic Picks for May 1:07:41

23d ago1:07:41

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Ed is back! And so are The Comic Gents (Chris Hacker & Greg Licktieg), for Ep. 422, to talk about the best comics from the month of March, Steve Ditko's induction into the 2024 class of Disney Legends, X-Men '97, and the comics coming out in May that you don't want to miss! And, if you'll be at C2E2 this month, join our live podcast show on Friday,…

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Short Box Classic: Akira Toriyama Artist Spotlight 59:24

1M ago59:24

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We time travel back to March 2018, for this month's Short Box Classic (originally released as Ep. 196). This episode marked the third installment of our Artist Spotlight series, and is all about the creator of the Dragon Ball franchise, Akira Toriyama! Press play and learn a couple of new and interesting tidbits about the manga icon and his legacy.…

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Breaking Into The Comic Book Industry: A 101 Crash Course with Mike Spicer, Karl Moline, and John Tyler Christopher (Collective Con 2024 Panel) 45:24

1M ago45:24

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This week's podcast was recorded live at Collective Con 2024! Comic pros: Mike Spicer (Wonder Woman: Dead Earth, Extremity, Transformers), Karl Moline (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Route 666), and John Tyler Christopher (Avengers, Star Wars, Spider-Man) joined Badr for an honest conversation about what it's like working in the comic book industry as a…

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All Hail The King: An Interview with Tom King about Jack Kirby, Writing, and Helen of Wyndhorn 1:21:59

2M ago1:21:59

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Highly acclaimed comic writer, Tom King, is on the podcast this week for Ep. 420 to talk about his new comic series, Helen of Wyndhorn, a new Gothic sword and sorcery epic from Darkhorse which reunites him with Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow artist, Bilquis Evely! (Issue #1 is in stores today!) Tom spares no detail talking about the new series, pulp …

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Letter To The Editor: An Interview With Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou About The Art of Comic Lettering and Comics Journalism 1:26:24

2M ago1:26:24

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Multi-award winning comic letterer, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, is on the podcast for Ep. 419 to talk about his busy comics career at DC, Dark Horse, Image, and Dynamite, the importance of comics journalism, and gives a comprehensive break down of the comic lettering process and what it takes to be great at the craft Hassan is also the 2x Eisner-winning…

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Short Box Classic: Metallica invests in Vault Comics, Daredevil Live Action Reboot, and Other Comic News 1:22:11

2M ago1:22:11

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This episode was originally released in March 2022 as Ep. 354 Badr, Drew, and Ed discuss a handful of the latest comic news and headlines from this month, including Metallica investing in Vault Comics, the Riddler prequel comic by Paul Dano, a new Mandalorian comic series, Daredevil reboot rumors, new comics arriving in April, and a spotlight on th…

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Patreon Preview: Priest Pre-Show Bonus Episode 17:53

2M ago17:53

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Here's a short preview of a bonus episode recorded last week, with Badr and Cesar. The guys catch-up on life, talk about the mad genius that is Grant Morrison, and discussed what comic creators deserve a documentary Listen to the full thing (here), along with a ton of other bonus episodes and Patreon exclusives, when you join the Short Box Patreon …

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ELB Podcast 5:6: Rick Hasen and Erwin Chemerinsky: A Real Right to Vote 1:13:57

2M ago1:13:57

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Why doesn’t the U.S. Constitution contain an affirmative right to vote?Can constitutional reform promote political equality, defuse the voting wars, and thwart election subversion?How can we get a constitutional right to vote, if we can’t even get normal voting rights legislation passed in Congress?On Season 5, Episode 6 of the ELB Podcast, I am in…

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#666 - An Interview with Christopher Priest about Vampirella, Superman, and Conviction 1:31:46

2M ago1:31:46

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Legendary comic writer Christopher Priest (Black Panther, Deathstroke, Superman: Lost) joins Badr and Cesar for Ep. 418 to celebrate the beginning of Vampirella's sixth decade in comics with the character's landmark issue #666 (in shops today), and talks in depth about his career, his iconic runs on Superman, Deathstroke, and Black Panther, interni…

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Comic News Recap: Invincible Lawsuit, Supergirl Casting, and Jason Aaron's New TMNT Series 1:00:31

3M ago1:00:31

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Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar) and Greg Licktieg (First Issue Club) join Badr for Ep. 417 to catch-up on comic-con schedules, recent comic news and headlines, and talk about the new and upcoming comic books worth checking out Watch the uncut/ extended video version of this episode on YouTube, and check out this week's exclusive Patreon bonus episo…

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Sight Beyond Sight - An Interview with Declan Shalvey about Ireland, Moon Knight, and The Thundercats 1:40:57

3M ago1:40:57

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Highly acclaimed comic writer and artist, Declan Shalvey, is on the show this week to celebrate the upcoming release of his new Thundercats series, coming out February 7th through Dynamite Entertainment! (preview pages from the first issue here) Declan describes his early years growing up in Ireland, finding comics and making a name for himself, la…

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Crashdown: An Interview with ComicTom & Fire Guy Ryan about Horror Sci-Fi, Making Comics, and Ben Templesmith 1:16:12

3M ago1:16:12

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Tom Garcia (ComicTom) & Ryan Sargeant (Fire Guy Ryan), from the popular ComicTom101 YouTube Channel, join the show to talk about their first original comic series: Crashdown, which is out now! Tom and Ryan talk about what it was like working with Ben Templesmith, and WhatNot Publishing, to bring their horror sci-fi story to life, the lessons they l…

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Short Box Classic: Jim Lee Artist Spotlight 1:33:14

3M ago1:33:14

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This episode was originally released in 2022 as Ep. 348 Jim Lee is one of the most revered and respected artists in American comics, and he's the topic of our latest Artist Spotlight series. We talked about how his work has personally impacted our comic journey (00:09:18), the promise he made to his parents before starting his career (00:19:04), se…

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Patreon Preview: Keith Giffen Tribute 12:14

4M ago12:14

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Here's a preview of a new series we just launched over on our Patreon: The EdCast! A series of bonus episodes hosted by our very own Edmund Dansart where he deep dives comic book and pop culture topics near and dear and to him. In this episode, Ed pays tribute to the late great comic legend: Keith Giffen. Ed provides a spotlight on the many charact…

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ELB Podcast 5:5: Steve Vladeck: Trump, the Supreme Court and the Shadow Docket 43:59

4M ago43:59

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What are the costs for democracy when the Supreme Court decides cases on the “shadow docket?”Is the Purcell Principle a license for states to act illegally in running elections?What is going to happen with the Trump disqualification case at the Supreme Court?On Season 5, Episode 5 of the ELB Podcast, we speak with Steve Vladeck, author of the book,…

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The Best Comics of 2023 and What to Expect in 2024: A Recap with Ben Kingsbury of Gotham City Limit Comic Shop 1:34:22

4M ago1:34:22

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Recorded a few days before NYE, Ben Kingsbury, owner of the award-winning comic shop: Gotham City Limit, joins Badr to recap the year in comics. The two start by recapping their favorite comics, creative teams, surprise sleepers and breakout titles of 2023, and discuss what comics coming out in 2024 they're most excited for. Ben also breaks-down th…

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BONUS EPISODE: Collecting The Simpsons Book Giveaway Winner 31:41

4M ago31:41

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Warren Evans joins Badr, once again, for a special bonus episode to read a few of the submissions that were sent in for the Collecting the Simpsons book giveaway (announced back in Ep. 412) and selects one lucky winner. Thanks again to everyone that entered the contest! It's not too late to take advantage of our holiday sale! Shop our merch store a…

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King of the Monsters and the Box Office: Godzilla Minus One Movie Review 1:24:07

5M ago1:24:07

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Badr and Kory Torjussen (The World is My Burrito podcast) discuss why Godzilla may be the best movie of the year, the history of Toho Studios and the Godzilla franchise, and discuss what the best Godzilla films of all time are Shop our merch store and get 20% off your entire order by using the discount code: “YOO“ TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Godzilla Minu…

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ELB Podcast 5:4: Ian Bassin & Jess Marsden: Protecting Democracy in 2024…and 2025 33:31

5M ago33:31

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Has the United States done enough to minimize the risk of election subversion in 2024?How might problems in Congress affect a fair tallying of electoral college votes on January 6, 2025?How much danger of authoritarian rule does the U.S. face going forward?On Season 5, Episode 4 of the ELB Podcast, we speak with Ian Bassin and Jess Marsden of Prote…

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Collecting The Simpsons: An Interview with Warren Evans about Simpsons Merchandise, History, and Controversy 1:22:56

5M ago1:22:56

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Warren Evans (Bart of Darkness & Simpsons is Greater Than) returns for Ep. 412 to talk about his new book: Collecting the Simpsons. We talk about the making of the book, the history of Simpsons merchandise, preview a few pages and chapters, and announce a giveaway for someone to win a copy of the book! Watch the uncut/ extended video version of thi…

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EP 66 - Todd Graves, owner of Graves Golf 45:49

5M ago45:49

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In this episode, Coach Bill talks with Todd Graves, owner of Graves Golf. Todd teaches an unorthodox method of hitting the ball, influenced by Canadian golf champion Moe Norman, an unusual and brilliant character who created his own way of approaching the game. This conversation has applications in all areas of life, delving into taking risks to cr…

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The Intersection Where Comics and Hip-Hop Meet: An interview with Rob Markman about Comic Book Collecting, Hip-Hop Journalism, and Spider-Man 1:35:23

5M ago1:35:23

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Legendary Hip-Hop journalist, rapper, host, and VP of Genius, Rob Markman, sits down with Badr for an in-depth conversation about the not-so-secret connection between comic books and hip-hop culture, growing up in NY in the 80s, writing comics for Marvel and DC, childhood friend turned comics pro (Damion Scott), behind-the-scenes stories about some…

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Comics Beat: An Interview with Heidi MacDonald About Comics Journalism and The State of The Comic Industry 1:22:55

5M ago1:22:55

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Award-winning author, and Editor-in-Chief of The Beat, Heidi MacDonald, joins Badr for Ep. 410 to talk about her 40 yr career in comics, how comics journalism has evolved throughout the years, her time as an editor for Disney and DC, and the state of the comic industry today and what can be done to save it Watch the uncut video version of this epis…

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The Marvels Recap and Review 1:17:29

5M ago1:17:29

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Blythe Brumleve (Everything is Logistics) & Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar) join Badr for Ep. 409 for a SPOILER-filled review of The Marvels movie. The trio also revisit the topic of the current state of the MCU, its Phase 5 lineup, the Young Avengers, and still find time to spotlight a new kick-ass Kickstarter! Watch the uncut video version of thi…

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Comic News Recap with Regie Collects: The State of The MCU, DC's Plan to Avoid Superhero Fatigue, and Compact Comics 1:20:55

6M ago1:20:55

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Regie Simmons (Regie Collects) joins us for Ep. 408, and helps us address some of the startling revelations from Variety's MCU article, and DC's plans to avoid superhero fatigue, and how compact comics may be the key to attracting new readers. Check the timestamps below for the topics, and watch the unedited video version of this episode on YouTube…

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Patreon Preview: NYCC Day 1-2 Recap with Drew 12:26

6M ago12:26

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Here's a preview of a recent Patreon exclusive episode, recorded right after Day 2 of NYCC. Drew and Badr hopped on the mics to recap the highlights of the trip and their favorite moments so far Hear the full thing (here), along with a ton of other bonus episodes and Patreon exclusives, when you join the Short Box Patreon Community! ANNOUNCEMENTS: …

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ELB Podcast 5:3: The Trump Prosecutions, the First Amendment, and Election Interference 49:34

6M ago49:34

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Do gag orders against presidential candidate Donald Trump in his civil or criminal trials violate the First Amendment?What should we make of Trump’s claims that his actions to overturn the results of the 2020 elections are protected free speech?How should we assess the dangers of government “jawboning” of social media platforms to remove objectiona…

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The Psychology of Horror Comics: An Interview with Joe Hill about Locke & Key, Hill House Comics, and ghost stories 1:46:15

6M ago1:46:15

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Acclaimed horror author and comic writer, Joe Hill, joins the show for Ep. 407 to talk about his favorite horror comics and scary movies, the making of Locke & Key, his encounters with the supernatural, the future of Hill House Comics, and settles the Marvel vs DC debate once and for all! Watch the unedited video version of this episode, Here, on Y…

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NYCC 2023 Full Recap: Highlights, Regrets, and How to Prepare for New York Comic Con 2024 1:37:23

6M ago1:37:23

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Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar) joins Badr for Ep. 406 to recap this year's New York Comic Con event in full. The two trade stories and highlight the best moments from the weekend, and give their best advice on how you can prepare for next year's event. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: Here Want more NYCC coverage? Check out this…

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NYCC 2023 Panel - The Awesome Power of Comic Book Podcasts and How You Can Start One Yourself 56:56

6M ago56:56

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Recorded live from New York Comic Con 2023! Podcasting has never been more popular, and it especially reigns supreme in the world of comics. In this panel, hear from the hosts of some of the BEST comic podcasts in the industry (The Oblivion Bar, Comic Book Couples Counseling, and Rex Co Comics), and learn how they got their start, the comic creator…

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ELB Podcast 5:2: The Roberts Court and American Democracy (Joan Biskupic) 50:34

6M ago50:34

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Is the Roberts Court shifting on its protection of voting rights?How has the addition of three Trump-appointed Justices changed the nature of the Supreme Court?Should we expect a new ethics code for Supreme Court Justices?On Season 5, Episode 2 of the ELB Podcast, we speak with Joan Biskupic, CNN’s senior supreme court analyst and author of the new…

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The Adventures of Wyatt and Pouches: An Interview With Kyle Willis About Indie Comics, Kickstarters, and Owning a Comic Shop 1:01:14

7M ago1:01:14

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Kyle Willis (Cowabunga Comics & Collectibles) joins Badr for Ep. 404 to talk about his first creator-owned comic (The Adventures of Wyatt and Pouches), online arguments with Rob Liefeld, and what it takes to run a comic shop in the digital age of retail. Attending NYCC this year? Catch our panel (The Awesome Power of Comic Book Podcasts, and How Yo…

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Comic News Recap: Transformers #1 sets records, Bill Willingham vs DC, Hickman relaunches Ultimate Spider-Man, and Tips for NYCC First-timers 1:19:01

7M ago1:19:01

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Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar podcast) joins us for Ep. 403 to talk about our upcoming New York Comic Con panel, how to prepare for NYCC as a first-time goer, and helps us recap some recent comic news and headlines. Ben also calls in and shares a spicy top-three comic list ❤️‍🔥. Check the timestamps below, and watch the video version of this episo…

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More Than Meets The Eyes: An Interview with Daniel Warren Johnson About Transformers, Manga, and Making Comics 1:13:07

7M ago1:13:07

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One of the best comic creators working in the industry today, Daniel Warren Johnson (How To Do A Powerbomb, Murder Falcon, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) joins us for episode #402 to talk about his artistic influences, favorite manga, behind-the-scenes stories, and gives us a preview into his new Skybound / Hasbro Transformers comic series, hitting shop…

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A Day in the Life of a Comic Book Auctioneer, and An Inside Look At Heritage Auctions' September Comic and Comic Art Signature Auction 1:06:50

8M ago1:06:50

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Brian Wiedman, a Comic Book Consignment Director at Heritage Auctions, joins the show for episode #401, to talk about the busy life of a comic auctioneer, setting a world record for the highest Batman comic ever sold, and gives a tour of some of the rare comics and original artwork that will be going up for auction in the Comic & Comic Art Signatur…

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ELB Podcast 5:1: The Trump Indictments, the 2024 Elections, and the Public Peace 50:33

8M ago50:33

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Will the multiple indictments and expected trials of former President Donald Trump lead to violence or unrest?Are the risks of political violence in the U.S. increasing or decreasing?What can the United States learn from other countries that reversed democratic backsliding?On Season 5, Episode 1 of the ELB podcast, we have a roundtable with Ben Gin…

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The Best 400th Issue Comics and The Drunk History of The Short Box 2:11:17

8M ago2:11:17

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Welcome to an epic celebration, 11 yrs in the making, Short Box Nation. We finally made it to the 400 Club! In this episode, we review the best comics to ever reach 400 issues, discuss one of the weirdest X-Men stories possibly ever written, take a trip down memory lane with friends and listeners of the show (big shout-out to everyone who sent in s…

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Amy Jo Johnson, Francois Petit, and John Rhys-Davies Interviews, Live from Collective Con 2023 25:48

8M ago25:48

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As we put the finishing touches on the 400th episode (dropping next week!), here's a special episode, unlocked from our Patreon, to hold you over: Three interviews recorded live from Collective Con 2023, featuring Amy Jo Johnson (the OG Pink Ranger!), Francois Petit (Mortal Kombat), and John Rhys-Davies (Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings) TOPICS & T…

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From Argentina to The Jurassic League: An interview with Juan Gedeon 1:26:40

8M ago1:26:40

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Argentina-born comic artist Juan Gedeon joins Badr to talk about the comic scene back home, the letter column that landed him a job at Marvel, creating The Jurassic League with Daniel Warren Johnson, dealing with critics (and dinophiles?!), and explains why Venom is his favorite character to draw (purchase stickers here). Watch the uncut video vers…

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Comics & Superheroes with Al Letson (First Coast Connect Interview) 34:06

9M ago34:06

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Badr joined Al Letson (Reveal, State of the Re:Union, DC Comics) live on the radio to talk all things comics and superheroes. This interview was originally broadcasted on First Coast Connect on August 1st. Listen to the full show here ANNOUNCEMENTS: Leave us a voice message for the 400th episode (here), and have it played on the podcast! Join our P…

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MCU Trivia Game: Tony Stank vs The Sorcerer Supreme 1:06:34

9M ago1:06:34

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In this bonus episode, Badr pits Cesar against Chris Hacker (from The Oblivion Bar podcast), for an MCU-themed trivia game. Play along with us at home and see if you can beat their scores! Want to see this competition unfold in glorious HD? Watch the video version of this episode here TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Warm-up round - 05:32 Official game start -…

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SDCC 2023 RECAP: The Marvels trailer, Invincible S2 announcement, TMNT Last Ronin Sequel, and other highlights 1:18:36

9M ago1:18:36

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Ashley is back to join us for Ep. 398! We played catch-up with the new mom, recapped our favorite headlines and announcements from SDCC (see the list below), and had some friends call in to share first-hand accounts about this year's San Diego Comic-Con (special shout-out to The Direct Edition and Comic Book Keepers!) TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Catching …

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Comic Book Price Guides, Collector FOMO, and The Future of the Shortboxed App with Gene Miguel 1:05:49

9M ago1:05:49

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Gene Miguel, CEO & co-Founder of Shortboxed, joins Badr for episode #397. Gene talks about building a modern, mobile marketplace, the app's latest & game-changing updates, and recent comic book market trends, and shares advice on what buyers and sellers can do to get the best deals. Watch the video version of this episode here TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: …

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Lit Chat Interview with Leela Corman (LIVE at DCAZ 2023) 1:00:26

10M ago1:00:26

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Recorded LIVE at the Duval Comic & Zine Fest (DCAZ), Graphic novelist and educator, Leela Corman (Unterzakhn, Victory Parade) joins Badr for a live Lit Chat interview. Leela details her experiences' as an instructor of the Sequential Artists Workshop in Gainesville, Florida, her new graphic novel Victory Parade (a story about WWII, women's wrestlin…

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The Uncanny Covers of Marvel Comics, and a Tribute to John Romita Sr., with Ian Chalgren 1:41:52

10M ago1:41:52

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Ian Chalgren, the founder of CMF Publishing, joins us for Ep. 396 to talk about his latest book: The Uncanny Covers Ocular Edition, an art book with over 200 pages of original Marvel comic art from the '60s, '70s, and '80s. Learn how Ian leveraged his passion projects to get work with publishers like Fantagraphics , Dark Horse, and Syzygy! Also in …

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BRZRKR: A Chat With The Creators! A Panel with Matt Kindt and Ron Garney (Live from HeroesCon 2023) 59:54

10M ago59:54

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Recorded live at HeroesCon! Find out how BRZRKR became one of the best-selling comics of the 21st Century straight from the masterminds behind the epic BOOM Studios series! Writer Matt Kindt and artist Ron Garney join Badr for an in-depth conversation about the making of the comic and share behind-the-scene stories about working with fellow series …

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ELB Podcast 4:10: U.S. Democracy and the Independent State Legislature Theory after Moore v. Harper 52:35

10M ago52:35

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What are the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in Moore v. Harper for American democracy?What will the case mean for 2024 election challenges?Does the decision shut down attempts to submit slates of fake electors and subvert presidential elections?On the Season 4 finale of the ELB podcast, a voting rights roundtable with Derek Muller, Ca…

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