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#388 - The Man Who Started Free Comic Book Day: An Interview with Joe Field
Ever wondered how Free Comic Book Day, the biggest comic event in the world, got started? Well, Joe Field is the man to thank for that, and he's on the show to talk about the origin of FCBD, working with Stan Lee back in the day, and the original campaign that made Stockton, CA the official birthplace of Marvel's first family. Click here to watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Joe's origin story - 04:08Meeting Stan Lee and opening a comic shop...
#389 - How to manage your comic pull list, and other wisdom from Walt
This episode marks ten years of Badr & Drew’s annual visit to Walt! The boys hop on the mics for a casual convo about managing this pull lists and manga, and Walt finally shares the story of how he got into comicsTOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Comic grail talk - 03:55What's your ideal day of comic reading like? - 12:23When is it time to trim/cut titles from your pull list? - 18:54Comic books from our childhoods - 28:56Walt's first exposure to comics - 36:19Manga appreciation -...
Bonus Episode: Live from Gotham City Limit Comic Shop on Free Comic Book Day
Here's ten man-on-the-street style interviews recorded with fans and volunteers who were at Gotham City Limit comic shop on Free Comic Book Day!INTERVIEWS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE:Juan - 00:46Adam - 03:08 Ben Kingsbury, owner of Gotham City Limit, himself! - 05:11Steven Gamit - 09:14Shayne - 13:29Linda - 16:15Nate - 19:37Casey - 21:57Curtis - 24:18Matt - 28:39If one episode a week isn't enough for you, consider joining our Patreon Community for more content! Click here to join t...
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Movie Review
Fresh out of the theater on opening night, Badr, Drew, and Blythe (Everything is Logistics) hop on the mics for a first-watch review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! (Spoilers start at 00:06:56) If one episode a week isn't enough for you, consider joining our Patreon Community for more content! Click here to join the Short Box family and get access to bonus episodes and special rewards for as little as a $1. Your support is greatly appreciatedBONUS LINKS: Take your comic sho...
Creating The Culture w/ Troy-Jeffrey Allen & Highlights from May's PREVIEWS Catalog
Troy Jeffery-Allen is back on the show! For you new folks: Troy is the editor & content manager for PREVIEWS World (home of the monthly PREVIEWS catalog), and a creator & writer at RexCo (studio behind FIGHT OF THE CENTURY, ALL CAPS, PUBLIC ENEMY'S APOCALYPSE '91)...
Comic News Recap: Jim Lee is President of DC Comics, Frank Miller's cover art sparks debate, and Amazing Spider-Man #26 leaks online
Badr and Ed are joined by longtime friend of the show, Greg Hopkins (Boom Studios), to discuss and recap the latest comic news and headlines from this month. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Jim Lee is promoted to President of DC Comics - 06:30Massive Publishing is launching three new imprints and a Sean Murphy flagship title! - 15:36Frank Miller's Wolverine variant cover sparks online debate (Does Miller still got it?) - 24:36Amazing Spider-Man #26 leaks online revealing a MAJOR character'...
"The Reggie Miller of Comic Interviews": An In-Depth Conversation with SKTCHD Founder & Off-Panel Host: David Harper
David Harper, dubbed the "Reggie Miller of comic interviews" by Mike Del Mundo himself, is the host of the Off Panel podcast and the founder/writer of the comic site: SKTCHD. He joins Badr for a deep-dive conversation about comics, journalism, basketball, Pizza Hut.....
Across the Spider-Verse Movie Review
Fresh out of the theater on opening night, Badr, Drew, Blythe, and Walt (!) got in the SBX studio to record a first-watch review of Across The Spider-Verse! (Spoiler review starts at 00:06:58) Special Announcement for our Jax-based friends: Join us for our Lit Chat interview with graphic novelist Leela Corman at the 2nd annual Duval Comic and Zine Fest (DCAZ) on June 10th! We read Fan Mail! Send us some Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate link...
Flashpoint Comic Review w/ Greg Lickteig of First Issue Club
Greg Lickteig, from the First Issue Club podcast, joins Badr and Ed for a conversation about the new Flash movie, and a review of the comic series that inspired the movie (Flashpoint). Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube [here] TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Get to know Greg from the First Issue Club - 02:30What you need to know about the Flashpoint (comic crash course) - 09:46 The themes and the creative team - 22:17How will the movie compare? Expectations and ...
HeroesCon 2023 Recap: Artist Interactions, Convention Hauls, and Tips For Saving and Spending Money At A Comic Convention
Recorded after two full days at Heroes Con: Badr, Drew, and guest co-host: Blake Simone, recap their favorite interactions and comic purchases, and offer some money-saving tips for first-time convention goers. TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS: Heroes Con nightlife recap- 02:42Favorite artist/creator interactions - 07:54Convention haul: The comics and merch we picked up (full list below) - 14:40BRZRKR panel recap - 22:27How to save and spend your money wisely at a comic con - 28:30Post-con i...