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Word Balloon Comics Podcast

by John Siuntres

1 on 1 interview show featuring the creative minds behind Comics TV Film Novels & Animation. Hosted by Chicago Pop Culture expert, John Siuntres

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  1. Wes Craig Superman The Stranger

    Wes Craig is one of the most distinctive visual storytellers working in comics today. His dynamic layouts and inventive storytelling helped define Deadly Class, the acclaimed Image Comics series he co-created with writer Rick Remender, which also made the leap to television. Now Wes is taking on...

  2. P Craig Russell Talks Night Music and Marvel Memories

    Few artists in comics have brought the kind of elegance, imagination, and sheer visual storytelling that P. Craig Russell has delivered throughout his remarkable career. From his groundbreaking work on Marvel's Killraven with writer Don McGregor to his unforgettable interpretations of Doctor...

  3. Sunday Conversation Horror With Starkings and Harding

    Time for another Sunday Conversation. Richard Starkings is back, and this time he's joined by his longtime collaborator, artist Abigail Jill Harding, to talk about their gothic horror fantasy, Parliament of Rooks, and its upcoming sequel, The White Rook, which launches on Kickstarter this…

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  4. Abbott and Costello Meet The Monsters

    Monstrous Books is revititaizing the Universal film Crossovers, in Comic Book Form. James Aqulilone and JK Woodward Discuss, plus JK's Kickstarter on his series Behemoth

  5. Scene Missing Colossus The Forbin Project 1970

    Welcome to Scene Missing, where we revisit classic films and discover how their stories hold up today. This time, Lady Vee and I take a look at the 1970 science fiction thriller Colossus: The Forbin Project, directed by Joseph Sargent. Eric Braeden stars as Dr. Charles Forbin, the creator of...

  6. Michael Jan Friedman A New Team Of Heroes

    Mike has a new Kickstarter about a new Superhero Group The Company of Enhanced Beings The prose short-story adventures of a cadre of young space superheroes in a science fictional future! We discuss the kickstarter campaign, his ideas for the book, and of course reflect on his career writing Star...

  7. Jeremy Adams Batman Green Lantern and Emperor Aquaman

    Jeremy talks about writing the first part of the animated adaptation of the Knightfall Bane story, plus updates us on the most powerful version of Auquaman ever, and what's happening with Kyle and Hal. We also get hs thoughts on the HBO show Lanterns

  8. Controversies on Lanterns ep 8 Finale & Dr Who Xmas

    we explore the controversies surrounding HBO's Lanterns and the aborted 2026 Doctor Who BBC Xmas special

  9. aw yeah podcast -the fall will kill you

    artie franco and his son nick join me . kickstarters , con reports, celeb encounters, and that sense of fall in the air

  10. Sunday Conversation Boulet Bros Comics and Dragula

    The Boulet Brothers are celebrating a major milestone as The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula turns 10 years old. Now heading into its seventh season, the series returns October 23rd on Shudder, continuing its singular mix of drag, horror, glamour, and the grotesque that has made it a cult phenomenon.…

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  11. Twilight Zone Star Trek and New Sci-Fi From Marc Scott Zicree

    Marc Scott Zicree has spent decades thinking about science fiction. Where it’s been, where it’s going, and how you actually get it made. For generations of fans, Marc is perhaps best known as the author of The Twilight Zone Companion, the landmark guide to Rod Serling’s classic series that helped...

  12. Matt Wagner Kelley Jones Dracula Vol 4

    These two titans of Horro combine their distinct styles to create a singular vision in their four volume adaptation of the Bram Stoker classic. We talk horror tv and more.

  13. John McCrea Horror and Hitman's return

    Ushering in horror month with John McCrea, who has a new horror story with Garth Ennis coming out in November... and the return of Tommy Monaghan the funniest badd-ass of Noonan's Bar in a new untold Hitman one shot Xmas special with Garth, coming from DC

  14. Mark Waid Batman Robin Justice League and More

    In addition to talking about Mark's latest book, we also discuss several comic book artists that don't get their due

  15. Sunday Conversation: Al Milgrom, Pt.2

    In Part 2 of our conversation with comic book veteran Al Milgrom, we dig into the stories behind the pages , and beyond them. Al shares his memories of the legendary style of Wally Wood and offers insights into the creative genius of Murphy Anderson. Then, the spotlight shifts to the editorial...

  16. Sunday Conversation: Al Milgrom, Pt. 1

    Remember waiting at the drugstore for the news distributor’s truck, then watching the druggist fill the spinner rack with fresh comics? In this two-part Word Balloon conversation, Al Milgrom takes us from that thrill of discovering new books into the Marvel Bullpen, where he worked as a penciler,...

  17. TCM Host Eddie Muller and Comics

    On this episode of Word Balloon, I’m talking with Eddie Muller, the host of Noir Alley on Turner Classic Movies. We get into his lifelong love of comic books and the connection he sees between comics and film noir: the crime stories, the striking visuals, and the characters who don’t always make...

  18. e-motion love boat ep 6 review

    It's another e-motion sickness Love Boat re-watch with Franco and Guest passengers Allison Baker and Gabriel Hardman In this episode, identical twins Ellen and Helen Edwards, both played by Diana Canova, have only one ticket and carefully take turns leaving their cabin, using an alarm wristwatch…

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  19. James Tucker Batman Caped Crusader

    Exceutive Producer James Tucker talks about the secend season Of Batman Cape Crusader. Will there be a third season?

  20. sunday conversation mike gold

    Mike Gold and I relive the 70s and 80's in comics Chicago and broadcasting

  21. Batman Bond and More With Jeff Parker

    Batman 66, Hanna Barbera DC Crossovers, John Carter VS Mars Attacks and James Bond Origins Talk with Jeff

  22. Trek Crossover With The Tachyon Pulse Podcast

    Jay from the Tachyon Pulse Podcast was so frustrated by the latest episode of Sta Trek Starngew Worlds, he asked for a new talk. I obliged. I also convinced Jay to start his own audio podcast, checck it out https://www.spreaker.com/episode/star-trek-snw-what-is-the-point-live--75190493

  23. IDW Star Trek's New Comic Directions

    Christopher Cantwell and Charlie Jane Anders join mr to talk about Star Trek #1 featuring Seven Of Nine as Captain of The Enterprose G, and Charlie Janes's Star Trek Zero Point #1 featuring Raffi as Captain of her own ship.

  24. Darkseid vs the World Sanford Greene

    Sanford previews next month's DC one shot he's made with Scott Snyder that tells us what Darkseid has been up to since DC KO We also get some Bitter Root news and Sanford had some major design contributions to the next Spider Verse animated film.

  25. Hitmen and Humor Kyle Starks

    Kyle Starks is back, and as usual, he’s got a lot going on. Right now on Kickstarter, Kyle is bringing Louise Sprouse Stole My Heart (And I Have Two Hours to Get It Back) to print. It’s a 48-page, done-in-one story about a professional hitman on the run who returns to the vacation spot of his...

  26. Reviews Lanterns Ep 5 & SNW ep 8 Badmiral

    With guest analysis from Lady V

  27. trek 60 david mack the khan podcast

    star trek author david mack discusses his strsnge new worlds novels and the star trek khan audio drama he co-wrote with kirtsen byers . we also clear up some uestions tying the story to star trek 2's wrath of khan

  28. trek 60 garak secrets andrew robinson

    Andrew and I go through some of his greatest moments on DS9 and other big roles in his past.

  29. trek 60 house of quark armin shimerman

    Armin talks about DS9 his novels and other TV work.

  30. trek 60 nana visitor

    major kira of deep space nine checks in from 2024.

  31. Trek 60 Jonathan Frakes

    Jonathan Frakes talks Next Generation Straange New Worlds The Orville and more . From 2022

  32. Trek 60 What's wrong with Nu Trek

    Joined By Laarry Young and Scott Larson we breadown the latest SNW episode, and Nu Trek In General

  33. James Aquilone Kolchak and running Monstrous Books

    James is having a ball at Monstrous Books Bringing bak Kolchak The Night Stalker and Titles like the anthologies Ceepshow and Weird Tales.

  34. Joe Casey Talks Ben 10 Automatic Kafka and 2000s Nostalgia

    Joe Casey talks about the comic book reboot of Ben 10 by the Men Of Action for Dynamite. He's also re-releasing his and Ashley Wood's mind bending Automatic Kafka for Image in November. We also talk about his DC mini series Knee Before Zod and his Skybound series with Robert Kirkman Terminal

  35. Trek 60 SNW ep 7 Lanterns reviews

    some hot debate about trek, in the first hour

  36. Star Trek 60 SNW Spock and Uhura Live On Stage

    Today we’re heading back to Terrificon 2024 for a Star Trek: Strange New Worlds panel featuring Ethan Peck,Mr Spock, and Celia Rose Gooding, who plays Uhura.At the time, Season Two had wrapped, and fans were still buzzing over that very strange and very funny “Four and a Half Vulcans” teaser…

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  37. The Milestone Story pt 1 Reggie Hudlin

    This is Part One of The Milestone Story, looking at the history, legacy, and continuing evolution of one of the most important comic book companies of the last thirty-plus years. We begin with Reginald Hudlin, filmmaker, producer, writer, and one of the driving forces behind the modern revival of...

  38. The Milestone Story pt 2 Denys Cowan

    This is Part Two of The Milestone Story, and this time the spotlight is on Denys Cowan ,Milestone co-founder, artist, editor, and one of the most distinctive visual storytellers in comics. We continue the story of Milestone from Denys’s perspective: how the company came together, what he and the...

  39. Ram V The Black Tower New Gods and More

    Ram V and Mike Perkins have started a new vertigo series.He joined us to talk about it

  40. Genre Splicing Lessons From Rick Remender

    Today, it’s long overdue new conversation with Rick Remender, and we’ve got a lot of ground to cover.We talk about his latest creator-owned books, including Hammerfist, Escape, and The Sacrificers, and how Rick continues to mix genres, build new worlds, and find the right artistic voice for each...

  41. Pornsak Pichetshote Absolute Green Arrow

    Pornsak is back to talk about the mystery he's spinning regarding the death of Oliver Queen in the Absolute DC universe , and who is this Green Arrow?

  42. Trek Crossover With The Tachyon Pulse Podcast

    Jay from the Tachyon Pulse Podcast Joins me to talks about Star Trek Strange New Worlds and Nu Trek in genral, it's future plus some Stargate and Docotor Who Talk.

  43. SNW Ep 7 and Lanterns ep 3 Reviews

    Reviewing the Trek SNW episode Off Hour and Lanterns ep 3, plus my thoughts on Coyote Vs Acme.

  44. Batman and Bodybuilding Stan Berkowitz and Tegan Clive

    Today, I’ve got a conversation with Emmy Award-winning writer Stan Berkowitz and his wife, Tegan Clive. Two people with fascinating careers that have taken them through some very different corners of popular culture. Stan is a veteran of television animation, with credits on Batman Beyond,...

  45. Voices Of Kirby pt 4 Alex Ross

    This time, we’re joined by Alex Ross for a conversation about Fantastic Four: Full Circle, his graphic novel that reaches directly back to the imagination and visual energy of Jack Kirby. Alex talks about revisiting the classic Fantastic Four, drawing inspiration from the Lee and Kirby era, and...

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1 on 1 interview show featuring the creative minds behind Comics TV Film Novels & Animation. Hosted by Chicago Pop Culture expert, John Siuntres

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1 on 1 interview show featuring the creative minds behind Comics TV Film Novels & Animation. Hosted by Chicago Pop Culture expert, John Siuntres

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