Podcast - Bryan E. West

Episodes

1. 41

   Optic Blast! Book Club - Episode 13, Andre the Giant

   Download The Optic Blast crew gathers around a crackling fire to discuss Andre The Giant by Box Brown, published by First Second Press. Opening Music: by Akira the Don A.T.D.R.I.P. Living In The Future

   Aug 2, 2014

   35m
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   Optic Blast! - Episode 15, June 2014

   Download This month on Optic Blast: As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News: DC gives colorists some lovin' Gerard Way and Jake Wyatt enters the Spider-Verse Enroll at Gotham High School! Sales numbers for…

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   Jul 18, 2014

   1h 05m
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   Optic Blast! - Episode 14, May 2014

   Download This month on Optic Blast: As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from May, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News: The "Ant Man" shake up. DC takes a selfie. Alan Moore's crazy digital comics research project. The Flash TV spot Sponsor…

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   Jun 15, 2014

   1h 03m
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   Optic Blast! Special Edition - X-men Days of Future Past and Sequart's Chris Claremont Documentary

   The Optic Blast crew talks about the new X-men movie and Sequart's recent documentary about Chris Claremont. Opening Music: All these machines by The Squaaks https://squaaks.bandcamp.com/

   Jun 8, 2014

   58m
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   Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 12, Nijigahara Holograph

   The Optic Blast crew gathers around a crackling fire to discuss Nijigahara Holograph by Inio Asano. Opening Music: by Doctor Popular Check out his bandcamp page!

   Jun 3, 2014

   51m
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   Optic Blast! - Episode 13, April 2014

   This month on Optic Blast: As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from April, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News: Warner Bros. Movie plans! Gotham TV show Amazon buys Comixology! Indie Spotlight: Optic Blast shines the spotlight on Love Machine....

   May 10, 2014

   1h 05m
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   Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 11, The Fifth Beatle

   The Optic Blast Crew is joined by Colleen Boyd to talk about The Fifth Beatle! You can find Colleen on Twitter @colleentheboyd , her website http://themoreboyd.com , and her Society6 page http://society6.com/ColleenBoyd. And be sure to check out Action Lab Entertainment at...

   Apr 25, 2014

   49m
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   Alternative Press - Episode 03, Ryan Ferrier

   The Optic Blast crew chats with Ryan Ferrier about D4VE from Monkey Brain Comics, digital comics, genitalia and 80's movies! You can find Ryan on twitter @RyanWriter and check out Challenger Comics at www.readchallenger.com BUY DAVE! Writer Ryan Ferrier showing his guns!* The Gun Show *Not…

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   Apr 23, 2014

   52m
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   Optic Blast! - Episode 12, March 2014

   This month on Optic Blast: As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Feb(and a little bit of March), reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News: New Bruce Timm Batman Animation? Be still my beating heart. Perplexing sales numbers from March, 2014.…

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   Apr 11, 2014

   45m
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    Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 10, Super Spy

    The Optic Blast crew gets intimate with Super Spy by Matt Kindt! Super Spy By Matt Kindt Join us next month to discuss The Fifth Beatle by Vivek J. Tiwary, Andrew C. Robinson, and Kyle Baker The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story By Vivek Tiwary Opening Music: Mecanique Du Coeur By Dionysos

    Apr 2, 2014

    36m
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    Optic Blast! - Episode 11, Feb 2014

    This month on Optic Blast: As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Feb(and a little bit of March), review their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News: DC announce MORE lenticular covers?! Lena Dunham to write for Archie Comics! Eric Stephenson's speech at…

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    Mar 22, 2014

    58m
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    Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 09, Beasts of Burden

    The Optic Blast crew gets intimate with Beasts of Burden by Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson Beasts of Burden By Evan Dorkin Join us next month to discuss Super Spy by Matt Kindt Super Spy By Matt Kindt Opening Music: Supernatural by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Abattoir Blues/Lyre of Orpheus By Nick...

    Mar 2, 2014

    30m
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    The Chronicle of Saga - Episode 8, Feb 2014

    As per usual the Optic Blast crew dives into Saga. In this episode we talk about Saga Chapter 18, and generally goof off. Opening Music: Superczar by Lionize Superczar & The Vulture By Lionize

    Feb 22, 2014

    32m
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    Optic Blast! - Episode 10, Jan 2014

    This month on Optic Blast: As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Jan, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News: DC Cancels a bunch of titles! Comixology is the #1 grossing non-game app! Panel Syndicate announces plans to add more titles!…

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    Feb 7, 2014

    1h 07m
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    Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 08, King City

    The Optic Blast Crew takes the plunge into Brandon Graham's masterful King City! King City By Brandon Graham Next month we will Discuss... Beasts of Burden By Evan Dorkin Opening Music: Total By Teenage Bottlerocket

    Feb 1, 2014

    39m
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    The Chronicle of Saga - Episode 7, Jan 2014

    The Chronicle of Saga - Episode 7 - The Optic Blast crew looks at Saga Chapter 17, the penultimate issue of the 3rd arc. Opening Music: The Cat with Two Heads by The Aquabats! The Fury Of The Aquabats By Aquabats

    Jan 24, 2014

    23m
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    Optic Blast! - Episode 09, Dec 2013

    This month on Optic Blast! Apologies for the late episode, we recorded the show over a week ago and lost it due to a power surge(D'oh!). News: We talk through all the announcements from Image Expo! Star Wars comics going back to marvel Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If…

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    Jan 18, 2014

    51m
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    Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 07, Metaphysical Double Feature

    The Optic Blast Crew talks about two books this month in a sort of Metaphysical Double Feature. The shows starts with a discussion of Ales Kot and Riley Rossmo's Wild Children. Then we move on to Flex Mentallo by Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly Wild Children GN By Ales Kot Flex Mentallo: Man of...

    Dec 28, 2013

    51m
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    Optic Blast! Holiday Spectacular!

    2013 in review: The Optic Blast Crew gets together to look back at 2013, and play some drinking games. This is a rough one... Fav Series: Fav New Series: Fav Superhero Book: Fav TV Series: Fav collected edition or reprint: Fav Xmas gift you have ever received: What would you like to see more of…

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    Dec 26, 2013

    1h 09m
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    The Chronicle of Saga-Episode 6,Dec 2013

    The Optic Blast Crew talks about SAGA Chapter 16! Opening Music: Airbrushed by Anamanaguchi! Endless Fantasy By Anamanaguchi

    Dec 22, 2013

    25m
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    Optic Blast! - Episode 08, Nov 2013

    This month on Optic Blast! News: Marvel Announces Sinister Six and Venom Films Wonder Woman Casting Comic Sales Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs…

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    Dec 15, 2013

    1h 09m
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    Alternative Press-Episode 02, Jeremy Holt

    Optic Blast sits down with Jeremy Holt to talk about his new comic coming out through Monkey Brain Comics, Art Monster. We also talk digital comics in general, making comics, and Art School! Click the cover to buy the book via Comixology: You can also check out more of Jeremy Holt's Work at his...

    Dec 8, 2013

    50m
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    The Chronicle of Saga-Episode 05, Nov 2013

    The Optic Blast crew gets together to talk about Saga #15. Dragons! Explosions! Blowjobs! ...Tune in! Opening Music: I'm getting pissed for Christmas by Peter and the Test Tube Babies Best of Peter & The Test Tube Babys By Peter & the Test Tube Babies Closing Music: Summer is Gone by Slime Girls

    Nov 27, 2013

    26m
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    Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 06, Batman Year 100

    Batman: Year One Hundred By Paul Pope This month the Optic Blast crew digs into Batman Year 100 in all of it's snaggle-toothed glory! Join us next month as we discuss Wild Children by Ales Kot and Riley Rossmo, and Flex Mentallo Man of Muscle Mystery by Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly! Join us...

    Nov 19, 2013

    32m
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    Optic Blast! - Episode 07, Oct 2013

    This month on Optic Blast! News: NYCC Tweets for you, so you don't have to! Dan Slott and Mike Allred rides space waves with Silver Sulfer! DC bringing back Wally West and Stephanie Brown. IDW announces new artist editions Lawsuits! Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you...

    Nov 8, 2013

    1h 11m
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    The Chronicle of Saga-Episode 04, Oct 2013

    Join the crew as we get together once again to discuss Saga from Image Comics Opening Music: Fresh Attitudes, Young Bodies by Bomb the Music Industry! Vacation $10.98 By Bomb The Music Industry! Closing Music: Summer is Gone by Slime Girls Vacation Wasteland $7.99 Slime Girls

    Oct 18, 2013

    24m
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    Optic Blast! - Episode 06, Sept 2013

    This month on Optic Blast! ... News! DC rides Villain's Month to the top of the sales charts....In 3D! Archie's gang tell Co-CEO to "STAY OUT OF RIVERDALE!" Chip and Matt's wild Sex Criminals-SEX PARTY! Previews! Optic Blast previews "PULP" by Jeremy Holt and Chris Peterson! Get your print copies...

    Oct 8, 2013

    1h 01m
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    Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 05, What a Wonderful World

    This month on the Book Club, the crew gets all multinational and discusses "What a Wonderful World" by Inio Asano. Be sure to pick up a copy of Batman: Year 100 and read that before we discuss it on next month's show! What a Wonderful World!, Vol. 2 $10.45 By Inio Asano Batman: Year One Hundred...

    Oct 8, 2013

    24m
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    The Chronicle of Saga! Episode 03, Aug 2013

    This month your pal's from Optic Blast get together to discuss SAGA #13! This month the crew dives in to issue 13, full speed ahead! Screw the iceberg! Saga, Vol. 2 By Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples Intro Music: Party Poison by My Chemical Romance Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous...

    Sep 23, 2013

    25m
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    Optic Blast! - Episode 05, Aug 2013

    Join the Optic Blast Crew as we dive into last month's top news stories, talk about movies, and discuss some key books from August! News: Ben Affleck is Batman! Justice League "takes off" to the Great White North! Bryan tells us ALL about the Image Expo. Reviews: Collider #1 by Simon Oliver…

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    Sep 2, 2013

    1h 15m
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    Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 4, Identity Crisis

    Welcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast crew gets together to discuss...

    Aug 29, 2013

    52m
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    The Chronicle of Saga! Episode 02, Aug 2013

    In preparation for the return of Saga by Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples, the crew gets together to discuss the first two arcs of Saga so far. This one's a little loose, but we had a great time putting it together. Note: we had some issues with the audio on this episode due to a cable coming...

    Aug 23, 2013

    1h 07m
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    Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 3, Blacksad!

    Welcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast crew gets together to talk about...

    Jul 25, 2013

    43m
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    Optic Blast! - Episode 04, July 2013

    Join the Optic Blast! Crew as we dive into last month's top news stories, talk about movies, and discuss some key books from last month! News: Archaia goes BOOM Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder take on Action Comics! DC's earth-shaking announcement! Superman/Wonder Woman book announced! Reviews: Batman…

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    Jul 4, 2013

    59m
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    Alternative Press-Episode 01, Jeremy Holt

    The Optic Blast crew chats with writer Jeremy Holt about making comics, writing, and comics in general. You can find more of Jeremy Holt at www.clumpoftrees.wordpress.com Preview and buy After Houdini at www.readchallenger.com

    Jul 3, 2013

    1h 07m
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    Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 02, Marvels

    Welcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast crew gets together to talk about...

    Jun 29, 2013

    28m
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    Optic Blast! - Episode 03, June 2013

    Welcome to Optic Blast! - Episode 03 This month the crew opens a big old can of Super-Worms as we discuss: Jack Kirby launches a KickStarter from beyond the grave. S.H.E.I.L.D. and Man of Steel get shiny new trailers. Catwoman and THE FRIDGE! In a new segment that we are calling The Dirtbin, Mig...

    Jun 17, 2013

    1h 18m
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    Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 01, Rocketeer Cargo of Doom!

    Welcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast! Crew gathers to discuss...

    May 24, 2013

    32m
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    The Chronicle of Saga! Episode 1, May 2013

    Join the Optic Blast crew as we discuss Saga #12 by Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples. Bukkake, Hamburger Walrus', and FREE COMICS!

    May 18, 2013
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    Optic Blast! Episode 02, May 2013

    Optic Blast! Episode 02, May 2013 Join us this week as we discuss: Mark Waid owes us some money! Is Apple homophobic or is Twitter homophobic-phobic?! Marvel triple ships their way to the top of the charts! What do Bioshock Infinite, Beer, Arrow, Pop’n Music, and Kavinsky have in common?! To Kill…

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    May 10, 2013

    56h 00m
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    Optic Blast! Episode 01, April 2013

    Hello and welcome discerning listeners to Optic Blast!, the comic book discussion show where comedy and comics collide. A monthly podcast that covers the highs, lows and most importantly the in-betweens of the comic book medium. BE WARNED, there may be minor spoilers throughout, but we will try…

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    Apr 9, 2013

    1h 46m