The Pat Chat

The long awaited return of THE PAT CHAT! This week, noted Transformers nerd Kara returns to talk about the recently released compendium hardcovers from Skybound and Image! Plus, lots of Disneyland talk, what we've been up to in recent months, and a bit of chatter about those Avengers: Doomsday teasers. We will be operating on a bi-weekly release schedule, and I'm aware that my audio is not super great, that should be dealt with in a few episodes. Thank you! Find Kara at I Read Comic Books!  Cover art from this episode is taken from the cover of Transformers #5 by MD Bright. Opening music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Closing music by the Revengineers. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Kori, our announcer on Instagram. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

This week, Pat welcomes long time friend and Editor in Chief of PopHeist, Brett White!  We spend a great deal of time talking about G.I. Joe, the brilliance and the absurdity of the characters and their lore. We also talk about Brett's figure collecting, his long running X-Men fandom, and the origins behind PopHeist. Plus, Brett talks about his drag alter ego: Barb Hardly! We discuss the origin, the preparation, and what type of feelings Barb inspires in him.  A really fun chat, so give it a listen!  Here is a sampling of Brett's work on PopHeist: https://popheist.com/gi-joe-casting-call https://popheist.com/top-10-marvel-legends-of-2024 https://popheist.com/heist-guide-x-men-where-to-start https://popheist.com/gi-joe-action-figure-collecting-grieving-is-half-the-battle   Check out Brett as Barb in these video links: https://www.youtube.com/@barbhardly https://youtu.be/iNBJh84lhio?si=adWaqlhZTExCX2EW https://youtu.be/UnFyz-l0D8M?si=zOedvsMtMvizSWBn Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Kori, our announcer on Instagram. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

This week: the return of Lan Pitts! We catch up on what we've been up to since his appearance on episode 2. We talk about the joys and the sadness behind making comics, Pat's newfound love for TMNT comics, some Marvel Snap talk, and of course, we talk about Lan's various projects and how he slipped in a 60's Batman reference in conversation with Rosamund Pike. And of course, some wrestling talk!  Lan's Instagram: @lanpitts. Lan's Toy Instagram: @landroidsdungeon Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Kori, our announcer on Instagram. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.  

This week, Pat welcome Justin and Alicia of The X-Wife podcast! We talk about our love of the Krakoan Era of X-Men and how it served as a gateway for Alicia to become a long term reader of comics. We talk about the books we are enjoying, podcasting, the end of the Krakoan era, and of course, Alicia's cosplay adventures. The X-Wife Podcast on Linktree: thexwifepodcast The X-Wife Podcast on Instagram: @thexwifepodcast  Alicia's Instagram: @wildermoves Justin's Instagram: @thatsjustwild Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Kori, our announcer on Instagram. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

Today, on a very special Pat Chat: Mike and Kara return to chat about what we've all been reading! Pat shares what mutant comic he's been reading lately, Kara talks about collecting hardcovers, and Mike keeps the recommendations coming. Plus, we talk about the 10th anniversary of the I READ COMIC BOOKS podcast, as Mike recounts how the show began, how Kara got involved, and we talk about their special project: an anniversary zine featuring an amazing collection of artists! You can make this Zine happen by checking out their Kickstarter, linked below! A really fun show, so give it a listen!  Totally Not a Cult: An Anthlogy Zine Curated by IRCB: Totally Not a Cult Zine The I Read Comic Books Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ircbpodcast Mike on Instagram: @MikeRapin I Read Comic Books Podcast: https://ircbpodcast.com/ IRCB on Instagram: @IRCBpodcast Mike on Substack: Attempting to Code  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Kori, our announcer on Instagram. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

This week, Arune Singh, VP of Editorial at Skybound Entertainment joins Pat to talk about the Energon Universe. We chop it up about our favorite Transformers and Joes, and talk about his long career within the comics industry. From CBR, to Marvel, and now Skybound, Arune has seen the biz from many perspectives and has gained a lot of friends from the experience. We talk about how one never truly leaves the industry. We also talk about recent experiences during the California fires of early 2025 and talk about the things that matter the most.  The Skybound Website: https://www.skybound.com/  Arune on Instagram: @arunesingh  Arune on Bluesky: arunesingh.bsky.social  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Kori, our announcer on Instagram. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

This week on The Pat Chat: streamer The AnarChristie joins Pat to catch up on some major life changes they've gone through since we last hung out. She talks about her life journey and discovering her true self, leading up to transitioning...and how Arcane played a role in it. We talk about comics, streaming, and of course, Arcane. Bluesky: @theanarchristie Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theanarchristie Christie's Stream Schedule: Wednesday: 7:30 pm EST Saturday: 3:00pm EST Sundays: 7:30 pm EST Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this week's Pat Chat, the Krakoan Exports crew of Patrick, Kori and Mike reunite to put the old show to rest. We talk about why we ended the show, talk about Krakoa and how it affected us. I'm still feeling a bit bitter about it ending, myself, but this is the show where I put those feelings to rest as well. Plus, we talk about what we are currently enjoying.  A fun chat, as always. Kori on BlueSky: @Zombilicious  Kori on Instagram: @zombilicious Mike on BlueSky: @TheFurthOne   Mike's comic:   No Going Back Patrick on BlueSky: @plagua Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this week's Pat Chat: artist Ryan Oakley! We talk about her beginnings as an artist and how she broke into the comics and convention scene. We then get into her influences, and what made her fell in love with the medium. We also talk about a few things she wished to accomplish in comics. A really fun chat with a fantastic artist, who I'm sure you'll be hearing more from in the future. Check out Ryan's social media, her portfolio and buy her work on Linktree: @RyanOakleyArt  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.  Episode was originally recorded in late November, 2024.

On this week's Pat Chat: WFMU DJ Strong Style Chris Crash FM chats with me about pro wrestling, punk music, and comic books. We also talk about playlists and mix CDs, retro video games, and muse about the brilliance of Tomohiro Ishii, who is pretty much a human version of a Geodude. And of course, we talk about Masahiro Chono. A lot. Check out Chris' various playlists for WFMU: WFMU: Strong Style Chris Crash  Chris on Instagram: @chriscrashfm Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.  Episode was originally recorded in late November, 2024.

On the first Pat Chat of 2025, Jason Aaron joins Pat to catch up on his projects and various aspects of life. We talk about Jason's concluded Marvel work, including his runs on Punisher, Avengers and Thor. We talk about the lasting impact of Jane Foster as a character and as a wielder of Mjolnir. Jason pitches his TMNT book to Pat, who is admittedly not a Turtle guy. We then talk about Absolute Superman, and spend a good amount of time talking about Jason's upcoming Image book, BUG WARS with artist Mahmud Asrar. And of course we talk about Jason's love for Disney Parks and throw in some pro-wrestling chatter near the end. You can pre-order Bug Wars using the Lunar codes below and taking them to your comic store. Final Order Cut Off for issue 1 is Monday, January 20. Bug Wars #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, February 12: Cover A by Mahmud Asrar & Matthew Wilson - Lunar Code 1224IM222 Cover B by Peach Momoko - Lunar Code 1224IM223 Cover C Blank Sketch - Lunar Code 1224IM224 Cover D 1:25 copy incentive by Pepe Larraz & Matthew Wilson - Lunar Code 1224IM225 Cover E 1:50 copy incentive by Matias Bergara - Lunar Code 1224IM226 Cover F 1:100 copy incentive by Peach Momoko Virgin - Lunar Code 1224IM227 Bug Wars #2 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 19: Cover A by Mahmud A Asrar & Matthew Wilson - Lunar Code 0125IM334 Cover B by Yanick Paquette & Matthew Wilson - Lunar Code 0125IM335 Cover C 1:25 copy incentive by Tony Daniel & Marcelo Maiolo - Lunar Code 0125IM336 Subscribe to Jason's Beard Missives. Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.    

On this milestone 50th episode, Brian Michael Bendis makes his long overdue first appearance on the Pat Chat. We talk about how our association began 20 years ago, and talk about many of our shared memories and experiences at conventions.  We talk about the old Jinxworld forums, which helped launch many comic books and comic creators. Plus: a look back at the infamous Batman/Daredevil fiasco, and learn if he still wants to do this story. And...the origin story of the phrase 'breaking the internet.' A super-sized finale to 2024, clocking in at 2 hours. Enjoy this chat, and have a great holiday!  The Pat Chat returns in January 2025.  Be good.  Brian's website: jinxworld.com  Brian's work from Dark Horse  Instagram: @brianmbendis BlueSky: brianmbendis.bsky.social Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

AJ Grier returns to chat about some recent media we've watched. We talk about the excellent wave of anti-heroes and villains on TV, particularly The Penguin and Agatha All Along. AJ tries to pitch Megalopolis to me, and of course, some Transformers One talk. Plus, we talk about what we're looking forward to in 2025. A fun show as always, so get to listening!  Follow AJ on Instagram: @adrianjermayne Various Narratives on IG: @variousnarratives  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

On the Pat Chat: dear friends and artists Ashley Riot and Crystal Fae join Pat to talk about the life of a traveling convention artist: the work, the costs, the travel and looking back on this year's conventions. We also talk about their cosplay work, as Pat expresses how much he'd love to work them both again.  A fun show, so give it a listen, and check out their websites to pick up their work! Crystal's website: crystalvfae.com Crystal on IG: @crystalvfae Ashley's website: ashleyriot.com Ashleyon Beacons: beacons.ai/queenriot Ashley on IG: @ashleyriotart  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

On this week's Pat Chat: writer Amy Chase joins Pat for a long overdue chat! We talk her journey from working comic stores to writing comics herself! We get into her love of Jane Foster's Thor, her collecting habits, how she broke in to comics and how building relationships helped get her to where she is.  Plus, we get into her other current passion: roller derby! Learn more about Amy and her work on her website: amythunderjam.com Subscribe to her newsletter here: amythunderjam.substack.com Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

On this week's Pat Chat: Mike and Kara of the I Read Comic Books Podcast return to claim their record as the show's most recurring guests...and to talk about Transformers. Transfomers One, specifically! Pat and Kara gush over this movie and what we loved about it, and talk about TF comics over the years. We go on several tangents and talk about some of the stuff we've been reading and share some recommendations. And of course, we go back to Transformers before we close out. As always, a good time, and fun listen. Mike on Instagram: @MikeRapin I Read Comic Books Podcast: https://ircbpodcast.com/ IRCB on Instagram: @IRCBpodcast Mike on Substack: Attempting to Code  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

This week on the PatChat: Writer, Producer, and Youtuber Hector Navarro joins Pat to talk about many subjects. We go in depth about a particular scene in Deadpool and Wolverine, and why the grave Wade desecrated is NOT the same one from the James Mangold film, Logan. We also talk about Hector's Youtube work on Heroes Reforged, as Pat shares how he discovered and came to enjoy Reaction Videos. We go into some comics talk and even more MCU chatter. A really fun episode so give it a listen!  Heroes Reforged on Youtube. Hector on Instagram: @hectorisfunny Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

This week on the Pat Chat: entertainment writer, and comic expert Evan Valentine joins Pat to catch up on life, comics, and many other subjects. We talk about our nearly 20 year friendship and our times as part of the Jinxworld Forums, and how the various alumni of that place ended up in key places in the comics and entertainment world. We talk about various comics and spend a little too much time talking about everyone's favorite blue furred war criminal, Hank 'The Beast' McCoy. A really fun and extra long chat. Enjoy! Evan on Instagram: @sassquatch64  Evan's work for ComicBook Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this week's Pat Chat: Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, author and comic writer Spencer Ackerman joins Pat to talk about the beginning of his Iron Man run. We get into his comics origin story, discuss a few comic topics, and talk about his first big NYCC as a Marvel writer. Plus, we get into Spencer's path into journalism and what led to him doing the work he does today. A fun and informative chat, so give it a listen! Subscribe to The Forever Wars Newsletter  Purchase Reign of Terror  Purchase Waller vs Wildstorm  Spencer on Instagram: @attackerman  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

In this week's Pat Chat: Astonishing X-Men artist Phillip Sevy and writer Christie Porter to talk about Astonishing X-Men...and if its still possible to enjoy it (and other stories of its ilk). We talk about some of the story, the brilliant art by the late John Cassaday, and how the story affected us all as it came out.  We talk at length about problematic creators and how to approach their work in, and how we cope with these stories being tainted by the actions of some creators.  Plus: we talk a bit about Phillip's relaunching of Astonishing X-Men as an Infinity Comic in Marvel Unlimited. We then talk about Christie's cosplay work, where Pat suggests a possible new cosplay for her. Christie's website: christieporter.com  Instagram: @portergeeksout Phillip's website: phillipsevy.com  Instagram: @phillipsevycomicart Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

This week, Jim Viscardi joins Pat to talk about his journey from Marvel, to ComicBook.com and now...Image Comics.  We talk about marketing comics, the role of social media, some pro wrestling talk, and we talk about Jim's endgame: for Image United to finish.  Image Comics website. Image Comics Instagram. Jim on Instagram. Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

On the 40th episode of the Pat Chat, our first guest from across the Atlantic: Eisner award winning writer and editor, Michael Molcher! We talk about his award winning book, I AM THE LAW: How Judge Dredd Predicted Our Future, Judge Dredd as a character, the evolution of British comics, and so much more.  Michael's Linktree Purchase I Am The Law in eBook form here Judge Dredd cover art by Toby Willsmer Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

Are you ready for chaos? Well, this Pat Chat has it all, with special guests Stephanie Cooke and Stephanie Gerk! We chat about writing process, the cursed things we find on the internet, Joe Hendry, and a cursed piece of McDonalds ephemera. All this and more in this week's Pat Chat!  This is the cursed cardboard ET Cooke mentioned. The Amazing Vinnie Jones CPR Advert. The aforementioned Ronald McDonald Album: Info on Stephanie Cooke and her work can be found at https://stephaniecooke.ca/ Check out Steph Gerk's work, including her podcast on her Linktree. Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

After a month's hiatus, the Pat Chat returns! Joining Pat is returning guest, writer Tini Howard and longtime friend of the show and first time guest, Connor Goldsmith of Cerebro! We vibe and talk about comics, the summer of 2024, DragonCon (we spend too much time talking about the infamous Marriott Carpet), and so much more. A really fun, casual chat...and almost no X-Men talk. WHAT?! With these three? Seriously, don't worry about it, just listen. Tini's Substack  Tini's Website Connor's Website  C E R E B R O Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

Brad and Lisa of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast make their return to the show to talk about our favorite thing in the world: SDCC!  We're still riding high from our con experience and we share stories, encounters, and things we found at the con. What new books did they discover and recommend to me? Find out here, in our final SDCC themed show!  Follow our guests here: Brad on IG: @mouthdork Lisa on IG: @sidewalksiren Comic Book Couples Counseling on IG: @cbccpodcast CBCC's Linktree Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

Today, in the aftermath of SDCC, Pat is joined by professional nerd Stephanie Gerk to talk about our SDCC adventures! What exactly did we do at Comic-Con this year? What were our favorite interactions, what did we see and do? So many fun stories, so little time. Join us as we recount our SDCC!  Check out Steph on Linktree.  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

On the eve of SDCC 2024, Michael Kingston joins Pat to chat about the grind of being a con exhibitor, creating comics and how to grow your audience. He talks about how his constant grinding and traveling to promote his work gained him acceptance within the wrestling community, and hints at some big doings for this year's Comic-Con. Find him at Comic-Con this week, in booth 1901! Michael on Instagram: @headlockedcomic  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

This week on the Pat Chat: Matt 'Slim' Kolowski joins Pat on a trip down memory lane as they talk about their time as co-workers. They chat about some of the weird interactions that were part of the job, the strange things that come up working on a digital comics platform. We also talk about what we are reading and watching and what gets Matt excited about these days. An extremely fun chat, so check it out!  Where you can find Matt online: Slim Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

It was bound to happen: TAFFETA DARLING joins Pat to talk about her long career as a comic geek. We talk about the comics we grew up with and how it led her to her careers in the comics and nerd space. We also discuss some of the amazing artwork she has gotten to handle in her day job, and the role social media plays in her career. Finally, we talk SDCC, as Taffeta gets to experience it for the first time! As always, a fun chat, so listen! Taffeta's podcast: Fangirl in Dallas.  Taffeta on Instagram: @thetaffetadarling  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

This week on the Pat Chat: TINI HOWARD commisserates with Pat about the end of Krakoa. We check in on the status of the X-Slack, and discuss the collaborative nature of her time there. We also chat about her current reign as the queen of Gotham City writing books like Harley Quinn and Catwoman. We also talk about what we're watching, particularly Interview With The Vampire and House of the Dragon, including our DragonCon tradition of watching that show.  Another fun show, so give it a listen!  Tini's Substack  Tini's Website Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

This week on the Pat Chat: writer LEAH WILLIAMS joins Pat to talk about the end of the Krakoan Era, her work on Power Girl, and memes. We also talk about the famous X-Slack, and hint at what she's up to next. A fun show, so check it out!  Leah's books on Amazon  You can meet Leah this September at The Uncanny Experience! Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

Oh dear. Aftere many scheduling conflicts, Kori finally returns in a very special bonus Pat Chat to talk about X-Men 97...and we REALLY get into it. The good, the bad, the questionable. Nothing is off limits. Join us for this Juggernaut-sized 2 hour show for a fun chat!  Kori on twitter: @zombilicious Kori on BlueSky: @Zombilicious Kori's podcast: Culture Cryptids  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

Today in The Pat Chat: long time pal and fellow photographer and podcaster Judy Stephens joins Pat to talk about photography and how it led her into the cosplay space. We talk about her time at Marvel, spearheading various initiatives like Marvel: Becoming and the Women of Marvel and how this leads to her upcoming book! Plus, learn why photography is one of the most fun ways to make friends.  Judy on Instagram: @omgdjjudy Pre Order her book here: Cosplay the Marvel Way: A Guide to Costuming Culture and Crafting Basics Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

Longtime pal and master of convention logistics, Howard Han joins Pat to talk about conventions, collecting, and of course...Marvel SNAP! We talk about what we've been enjoying, our Marvel SNAP habits and of course, that damn Ms. Marvel emote! A fun chat, so give it a listen! Howard on Instagram: @nerdpurge Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

On the Pat Chat this week is one Pat's dearest friends, Disney buddy, and appreciator of dodgy geology in film: Lauren Sankovitch! We talk about what she's been up in recent years after departing editing comics full time, what she's enjoying, bad movies, our pandemic experiences and so much more! Good Trouble Productions Lauren on Instagram: @el_sanko  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

On this week's Pat Chat, photographer and tabletop game streamer Nate Buchman joins Pat to talk photography, streaming, table top gaming and more! We talk about our approaches to photography, and dealing with burnout. Plus: WHY Pat would be terrible at D & D.  Nate's website: www.natebuchman.com  Nate on Instagram: @natebuchman The DIE RPG stream on Twitch  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

Continuing from Pat's appearance in I Read Comic Books, Mike and Kara find themselves on the Pat Chat talking about crossovers, events and comics of the same ilk! We talk about the stories we love, stories we hate, and wonder about stories unfinished. (We are looking at YOU, Image United!)  A fun show, so check it out! Be sure to check out Pat's appearance on their show for follow ups on our previous conversation in episode 9, including Kara's attempts to read Hickman's FF!  If you check out their show, you'll also hear my first public thoughts on a particular show involving the X-Men. (How's that for crossover marketing tactics, eh?) Mike on Instagram: @MikeRapin I Read Comic Books Podcast: https://ircbpodcast.com/ IRCB on Instagram: @IRCBpodcast Mike on Substack: Attempting to Code  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

In this week's Pat Chat, Liana Kangas joins Pat to talk about their journey as a comic artist, particularly on their work for books like TRVE KVLT and KNOW YOUR STATION. We talk about their approach to comics storytelling and how color truly changes the context of any scene, among many other topics within art. PLUS: Pat discovers Liana's love for Evangelion and we definitely get into it! A fun show, so come and get it!  Liana's Links: https://bio.site/lianakangas  Liana on Instagram: @lianakangas  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

On the PatChat this week: Marvel Studios Post-Production Coordinator Jim Velasco joins me to talk about pro-wrestling, including our shared history as part of the PWG Reseda crew, among many other memories in that space. Plus, some Marvel talk! And Jim's long-standing connections to Philadelphia. A fun chat, so check it out!  NOTE: This was recorded before WrestleMania 40. Jim on Instagram: @thejimmyv Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

Pat welcomes Jess Eberle to the show! We chat about her early years in the cosplay space and her return in recent years. We talk about her work in product design and a particular item that went viral in the last couple years.  We also chat about photoshoots and cons, collecting, and so much more!  Jess' Instagram: @youcanttigatag  Jess' Linktree Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

This week on The Pat Chat: Max Beckman of the band Half Past Two and owner of CheapGraphicNovels.com hops on to talk about conventions, our collecting habits, Omnibuses and more! Plus, Max talks about his adventures as part of a band and as an online comics retailer... Half-Past Two's website: https://www.halfpasttwoska.com/  CheapGraphicNovels.com  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

This week, Pat is joined by artist and editor Heather Antos to talk about her journey across multiple universes. From the Marvel Universe, Star Wars and Star Trek, Heather has left her mark across all of them and helped create characters that have transcended the page and we talk about them all! Plus, we delve into her burgeoning foray into art! Heather on Instagram: @heatherantos Heather's art Instagram: @heatherartos Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.    

On this week's Pat Chat: Kori returns for her first solo appearance on the show. We talk about our long running friendship, some cosplay stuff, an unavoidable detour into X-Men talk, podcasting, and so much more. A fun chat with one of my bestest pals, so give it a listen!  Kori on twitter: @zombilicious Kori on BlueSky: @Zombilicious Kori's podcast: Culture Cryptids  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

This week, highly acclaimed comic letterer Clayton Cowles joins Pat to talk about all kinds of things...Poor Things, even. We talk about a lot of things that we are reading and watching and throw recommendations to each other. Of course there's some comics talk, drawing talk and even some chat about Clayton's lettering, including the number of individual issues he works on in each month... Find Clayton on Instragram: @claytoncowles Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

AJ Grier joins Pat to talk about things we've been enjoying of late. We also talk about the state of various franchises including the state of the MCU, DC's films. An appreciation of the work of Jonathan Hickman, conventions, and so much more.  Follow AJ on Instagram: @adrianjermayne Various Narratives on IG: @variousnarratives  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

I saw DUNE part 2, and I wanted to talk about it. Thus, you now have this special bonus show, featuring the return of Chicago's coolest nerd and cinephile, MJ, and the first appearance of the biggest Dune nerd that I know, artist Megan Porch! We talk about Dune part 2, as well as the 1984 and 2021 films (with a little bit of book talk) as we go through the characters, the story points and the nuances of the biggesst film of 2024 so far. Plus, why is Giedi Prime the coolest planet in this universe? Listen in and find out!  Long live the fighters!  Megan on Instagram: @magpieminimart MJ on Instagram: @mollyjane_k Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

This week, Pat is joined by good pal and former co-worker Jose as we chat about art and figure collecting, our approaches to both hobbies, what we've been reading and so much more. Another fun chat, so check it out!  Jose on Instagram: @aviciouskoala Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

Today on the Pat Chat: Tony Fleecs returns for a solo chat about his upcoming projects! We talk about FERAL, a brand new horror comic in the vein of STRAY DOGS, but featuring cats! We talk up some LOCAL MAN, Tony and Tim Seeley's love letter to 90's Image Comics. Plus, some chat of the newly announced UNCANNY VALLEY, his project with artist Dave Wachter.  We also share old memories from our message board days, a discussion of Rob Liefeld's work at its peak, and so much more!  Note: we will be returning to releasing episodes every five days throughout March and returning to once a week this April. To pre-order some of these books at your local store, use these order codes and pre-order before March 4!   @LUNAR Feral A Cvr- 0124IM195 Feral B Cvr- 0124IM196   Local Man Vol 2- 0224IM240 Local Man Bad Girls- 0124IM214   March 18 @DIAMOND Uncanny Valley- FEB240016  Tony's website: https://www.tonyfleecs.com/  Tony on Instagram: @tonyfleecs  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

On this week's Pat Chat: Kori, Mike and Patrick of the Krakoan Exports podcast join me to talk about things that aren't X-Men related. SOME X-Men chatter appeared. Plus, cosplay talk! And we talk about other things too. Cover art by Pete Collins.  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. Kori on twitter: @zombilicious Kori on BlueSky: @Zombilicious Kori's other podcast: Culture Cryptids Mike on twitter: @thecomicarchive  Mike on BlueSky: @TheFurthOne Mike's comic:  No Going Back Patrick's twitter: @wmorelkphoenix  Patrick on BlueSky: @PLagua  Krakoan Exports on Instagram: @KrakoanExportsPodcast

This week! In our lengthiest episode yet, Pat and special guest Diana Tolin chat about anything and everything. And by everything, we talk anime, travel, conventions, cosplay, comics and friendship! We go into a lot of tangents, and unexpectedly spend a LOT of time talking about X-Men towards the end. A fun show, so check it out!  Follow Diana on Instagram: @binkxy Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.