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Data B.R.O.S. Inc.
by Django Bohren, Jeff Figley, Brian Garside
Data B.R.O.S. is about comics and technology. We have conversations about the comics industry, comic store retailer concerns, metadata, and technology. Dedicated to identifying and discussing solutions for modern comics, games, and hobby stores. Coming soon to a podcast app near you. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or visit data bros ink dot com for more details. Featuring Brian Garside of Manage Comics, and the dynamic duo of Django Bohren and Jeff Figley from Comics Place in Bellingham, WA and Comic Shop Assistant, as well as a regular rotating series of guests.
Episodes
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Checking In on the B.R.O.S.
Ooooooeeee you guys! 2025 was a DOOZY! From a complete meltdown of the formerly largest distributor in the industry, to the highest sales in years, and with all sorts of crazyness thrown in between, the B.R.O.S. check in on each other, their stores, and the state of the comics industry in this...
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Free Comic Book Day TakeB.R.O.ver Edition
In this special crossover episode, we’re hijacking a totally different show for a TakeB.R.O.ver of the Comics Industry Insiders Live live show! Join Django, Jeff, and Brian for the first 30 minutes of the show as they dive deep into the whirlwind that was Free Comic Book Day. Hear how The Comics...
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Oops, I Shopped Myself!
Join Django and Jeff from The Comics Place in Bellingham, Washington, as they welcome rookie comic shop owner Brian Garside of Earth 519 Collectibles in London, Ontario, in Season 2, Episode 23 of The Data B.R.O.S.—aptly titled "Oops, I Shopped Myself"! In this fun and insightful episode, Brian...
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I'm on a (Toy) Boat!
Get ready to set sail with Django and Jeff as regale Brian* with tales of their unforgettable voyage in Season 2, Episode 22 of The Data B.R.O.S.—aptly titled "Toy Boat"! In this exciting instalment, the crew dives deep into their recent adventure aboard Toy Boat, a unique and fun-filled…
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What to do about Fifth Weeks in your Comic Shop?
***Please note, as pointed out in the intro, after recording the episode we realized we said "Skip Week" when we meant "Fifth Week", in your head please replace "Skip Week" with "5th Week". The dreaded 5th week, what is it, why does it exist, how can we plan for it, and what do we do about it as...
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Atom! Freeman of Prana: Direct Market Solutions presents The Fan Confidence Rating
This week, on a very special Data B.R.O.S. - Jeff and Django are knee deep in The Comics Place hijinks so we're simulcasting an interview with Atom! Freeman about the Fan Confidence Rating that was recorded on Brian's Meanwhile...at Manage Comics podcast. RETURN to the past exploits of Adam. Look...
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The B.R.O.S. descend on New York Comicon 2024
Hey everyone, welcome back to Data B.R.O.S., your go-to 30-minute weekly podcast where we dive into the comic book industry, explore comic book data, and discuss what it really takes to run a modern comic shop! I’m Brian, your host, joined as always by Jeff and Django. Episode Sponsor Shout-Outs:...
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Spicy Comics, how to identify, rack and sell adult material in a Comic Shop
Running a modern comic shop poses a myriad of problems and among them is how do you identify, rack, and sell adult material in your comic shop in 2024? In this episode of The Data B.R.O.S., we'll look at adult comics, how do you identify adult material? What makes something adult, is it violence,...
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All New Locations Locations Locations
YOU GUYS! It's an all new Data B.R.O.S. and we're back to follow up the final issue from Season 1, Locations Locations Locations. In this dynamic SEASON TWO premiere, we talk about the all new The Comics Place location, what went into finding it, how Django and Jeff negotiated for the new…
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Location, Location, Location
IT CAME FROM THE VAULT!!! As we were blowing the dust off the Data B.R.O.S. after an extended leave of absence, we found this one last episode which we cleverly titled Location, Location, Location. What makes a good location? What should you look for when finding the perfect place for your comic...
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Shannon Live of Bat City Comics Professionals and Books are Magic!
This week's Data B.R.O.S. shines the spotlight on Shannon Live of Bat City Comics Professionals who has an amazing program to encourage kids to read. We talk about Shannon's secret origin, discuss the origins of Bat City Comics Professionals, their move from Austin, Texas to Bradenton, Florida…
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C2E2 Day 1 and the Future of Comics Retail
This week Brian and Django are Jeffless, and spending time in the Windy City checking out comic shops and attending C2E2. They talk about C2E2, the Future of Comics Retail panel. Their thoughts on artist commissions, and various fun they've had in Chicago. --- Thanks to our sponsor Murphy's Apple...
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Inflation vs Comics: The Battle for the Bottom Line
This week we’re going to talk about the impacts of Inflation on the comics industry. We’ll look at rising prices and the pressures of inflation, rising rents, labor costs, and everything else in between and how “Holding the line at $2.99” is a total fantasy that simply doesn’t match up with...
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Unlocking the Superpower of Email Marketing for Your Comic Shop!
Join us this week as we dive deep into the world of email marketing—a vital tool for any business owner looking to enhance their outreach. In this episode, we'll uncover why an email list is not just a tool but a valuable asset. We'll guide you through the best practices for managing and growing...
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Murphy's Apple Juice - The Story So Far...
In this very special episode of the Data B.R.O.S. we dive into the Murphy's Apple Juice drama, what exactly is going on at Murphy's Apple juice? When you look back on all 10 episodes thus far, it is an interesting story of an organization that may be experiencing growing pains. We'll be back with…
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The Incredible Autonomous Employee
On a previous episode we spoke a bit about employee autonomy, this episode we break down what Employee Autonomy means, how it helps with employee growth, and how it benefits the business overall. In this episode we talk about: Hiring for Autonomy Dealing with failure Checking in on autonomous...
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All New Uncanny B.R.O.S.
This week we dive into the recent X-Office announcements, and the X-Men relaunch that was made at SXSW recently, and how that affects comic shops, what could be done to make announcements like that actionable, and how to improve overall overdering. We also talk about marketing concepts like…
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The Future of the COMET Standard, and where we go next (Part 2)
WE COME FROM THE FUTURE WITH WARNINGS FROM THE PAST!!! With the COMET Presentation at the ComicsPRO presentation in Pittsburgh in February 2023 in the books, the metadata working group moves into its next phase, implementation and iteration. Jeff, Django and Brian are joined by Katie Pryde of…
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The Secret Origin of the ComicsPRO Metadata Working Group (Part 1)
SECRET NO MORE!!! The Origin of the ComicsPRO Metadata Working Group is revealed!!! Before there was a COMET, there was the ComicsPRO Metadata Working Group, who had worked together informally for a year before meeting for the first time face-to-face in Pittsburgh in the winter of 2023. These…
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ComicsPRO recap, and COMET Standard Overview
This week in a very special BONUS issue of the Data B.R.O.S. podcast, Brian is flying solo, but Django and Jeff are here in virtual spirit. In place of a normal issue, we're replaying Brian's overview of ComicsPRO and the COMET Standard from his Meanwhile...at Manage Comics podcast (with a couple...
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The Comet Standard Preview PLUS - Back Issue Time Machine, Facsimile Editions, and more!
INVERTING THE INVERTED PYRAMID!!! In this exciting episode we flip the entire episode on its head, starting with Shop Talk, moving in to Industry Yammer, and finishing off with Data Bro-Ification! We want to hear YOUR thoughts on the DataB.R.O.S.? We would love to hear from you, send us an email,...
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What's exciting for 2024? What goes into data hygiene? What's an Autosub?
LOOK INTO THE FUTURE AND GASP IN DELIGHT!!! In this issue, we discuss the unpredictability of comics deliveries, and how the store being physically closed affects deliveries, how data comes into a system, what we’re looking forward to in 2024, and finally some talk about autosubbing (not a...
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One Last Look at 2023
THEY WARNED US THIS COULD HAPPEN!!! In this issue, we say goodbye to 2023, mourn some of the stores who closed, and celebrate some of the new openings. What do YOU think about the DataB.R.O.S.? We would love to hear from you, send us an email, or a voice mail to [email protected] and we’ll...
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The best selling Trades/Hardcovers of 2023, Book Series Codes, and New Adventures in Shelf Racking!
IT CAME FROM…VOLUME 1, ISSUE 3! DataB.R.O.S. has hit the “Terrible Threes”, and in this all chromium covered issue, we feature our FIRST TWO viewer emails, and so much more awesomeness. YOU should tell us how we’re doing, send us an email, or a voice mail to [email protected] and we’ll...
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Discoverability in modern comics, the Top 5 Most Sold of 2023, and a crazy idea to promote The Magic Order
SUDDENLY IT’S VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2! It's a “Second Issue Spectacular", and for this issue we’ve got 52 variant covers, including three very special ratio covers which you’ll need a PHD in math to figure out how you qualify!!! Think that’s too stiff? WELL TELL US ABOUT IT!!! Write to us at...
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Loyalty, appreciation, and the top 5 most pulled of 2023
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1! It's a fabulous "First Issue Collector's Item" complete with the requisite 106 variant covers (including a special embossed cover with smell-o-vision with authentic "Data B.R.O.S. scratch and sniff area). WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Write to us at [email protected] In this...
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The Sausegening Part 2
In this still very special part two "Zero Issue" episode of "DataB.R.O.S.," you'll hear more from the terrific trio behind the podcast as they continue figuring out just what this show is. You'll hear more of them trying to figure out what the unique intersection of comics and technology is, what...
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The Sausegening Part 1
In this very special part one "Zero Issue" episode of "DataB.R.O.S.," listeners are introduced to the dynamic trio behind the podcast, who are not only avid comic book enthusiasts but also savvy in the latest technological trends. As they embark on this new auditory journey, they delve into what...
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Data B.R.O.S. Voice Assistant Promo as recorded by Jeff
After disasterous attempts by Brian and Django, Jeff steps up to the plate to get a resident "lady in the tube" to record a promo for the Data B.R.O.S. Of course, hilarity ensues.
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Generative AI Data B.R.O.S. promo test - Django version
Django attempts to use an AI assistant to create his own promo for the Data B.R.O.S. podcast. What could possibly go wrong?
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Data B.R.O.S. Generative AI Data Bros intro test take one
We caught Brian working with a generative AI named Barry to do a test intro for the DataB.R.O.S. podcast (podcast coming soon).
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Data B.R.O.S. is about comics and technology. We have conversations about the comics industry, comic store retailer concerns, metadata, and technology. Dedicated to identifying and discussing solutions for modern comics, games, and hobby stores. Coming soon to a podcast app near you. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or visit data bros ink dot com for more details.
Featuring Brian Garside of Manage Comics, and the dynamic duo of Django Bohren and Jeff Figley from Comics Place in Bellingham, WA and Comic Shop Assistant, as well as a regular rotating series of guests.
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Django Bohren, Jeff Figley, Brian Garside
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