The Black Box

It's the end of The Black Box Podcast, y'all.

Team Tundra (Shawn, Julian, Taylor, Tribe One)reunites to discuss Dr. Dre's final album "Compton," the biopic "Straight Outta Compton" and the 4-year anniversary of Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch The Throne."

Shawn makes a special announcement, digs in the crates to deliver some 80s/90s R&B and pop music tracks, and gives a prelude to a upcoming Black Box episode.

Shawn returns from a lengthy podcast delay, discusses his "new" creative project, and gets the people in the know about a B-Side from a EPMD cassingle, other podcasts that he's been on recently, and pulls a 28 year-old R and B classic song out of the listening vaults.

On this special episode guest Julian Lytle returns to the podcast as he and Shawn discuss Longboxes On 22's, Marvel's Run The Jewel's variant covers, appropriation, and our frustrations with the comic book business.

Shawn interviews Eisner-nominated writer/filmmaker Brandon Easton (Watson and Holmes, Thundercats, Transformers Rescue Bots, Brave New Souls, Andre The Giant) about his career, race in the comics industry and the dangers of Black Geek Stockholm Syndrome.

Shawn finds a lost mixtape that he made 20 years ago and shares the story and sounds that live within it. Every mixtape has a story.

Shawn and guest Julian Lytle discuss, review and criticize Complex Magazines "Top 50 Rhythm and Blues Albums of the 90s" and attempt to teach the people about one of the best eras of the genre.

Donny Salvo interviews Erik Yacko about the 2014 ComiConn, taking place in Connecticut during August 15th-17th.

This week Shawn interviews creator/writer Lela Gwenn about her debut series Born Dark, discusses why networking is important, favorite childhood horror movies, and the cult movie classic Escape From New York. Enjoy.

Shawn and special guest Chuck Sydnor talk about the "missing" recordings of Bobby Brown as a member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony which leads us down the rabbit hole of 90's soundtracks, mixtapes, the new hustle in music, samples, and tangents.

Shawn interviews the creator/publisher of the "Not So Super" Comics Line, Jacques Nyemb. They discuss his inspiration for making creator-owned comics and titles such as Not So Super, This Bites and Smorgasbord Squad.

Shawn and special guests Martheus Wade and Julian Lytle discuss their weekend at Lexington Comic and Toy Con 2014. They talk about Power Rangers, Super Sentai, Steranko, Darryl Banks, cosplay, Turra: Gun Angel, celebrity stories, and "thirst" problems.

Shawn has a conversation with artist/creator Jules Rivera about her project "Misfortune High" and her latest Kickstarter in support of the second Misfortune High book.

They were one of the best movie criticism/review podcasts around. Then it abruptly ended. In this weeks episode, Shawn brings together the members of the short-lived Matinee Idles podcast to ask the question: "Whatever Happened To The Matinee Idles?"

Shawn speaks with guests Julian Lytle & Taylor Pithers about Kendrick Lamar, Nike's, the future of Hip-Hop Music, the golden age of Hip-Hop and R&B music, branding in pop culture, cable TV, and everything else they can squeeze under the sun. Enjoy.

The TFTA Christmas Craptacular CONCLUDES as host Donny Salvo completes the yuletide tales of the SUPER STAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL from DC COMICS!

The TFTA Christmas Craptacular continues as Donny tells you the yuletide tales of the SUPER STAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL from DC COMICS!

Donny's Christmas Craptacular marathon continues to tell us that there will be no cheer, for The Demon is bringing loads of FEAR in Action Comics 762 from DC Comics!

The Tales From The Attic Christmas Craptacular marathon returns for a fourth year as Donny gets his holiday cheer on to tell you the story of Ho-Ho-HOMICIDE in Iron Man #254 from Marvel Comics!

Shawn interviews Tribe One about his tour with MC Chris and then discuss DMX's debut album "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot." Later in the show artists/creators Tony Fleecs and Julian Lytle swing by to discuss Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail and other randomness. Enjoy.

Donny reaches DEEP into his boxes of comics this week to tell you the tale of "Somerset Holmes" from Pacific Comics! This book has everything: amnesia, criminals, and housing projects! Enjoy.

Shawn and Donny discuss insanely overpriced convention autographs, their times spent at Baltimore Comic Con and ComiConn, birthday gifts, and a future Salvo in the making. Later in the episode Shawn is joined by artists Tressa Bowling, Justin Stewart, and writer John Ward as they discuss some of their favorite 90's toys. Enjoy.

The 100th Episode! Shawn, Donny and Jon talk about some of their favorite comic book limited series over the decades.

Donny digs into his longbox of comics and finds a copy of "The Adventures Of Jerry Lewis" #121 from DC Comics. Prepare yourself for random Jerry Lewis imitations and other nonsensical Lewis Language!

This week Shawn and Donny Salvo discuss moonshine, DC Villains Month and other random things. Later in the show Shawn is joined by Julian Lytle, Taylor Pithers and Tribe One as they discuss the problems of Complex Magazines Best Of Hip-Hop Music Lists, J. Cole, and have a lengthy discussion of Kanye West's Yeezus.

After a brief hiatus, Donny Salvo's Tales From The Attic returns with its most controversial episode ever. What comic book could Donny possibly be making jokes on this week? Listen and find out...

Shawn talks with special guest Matt Burden as they talk about podcasting and the history of Future Pro Wrestling, a federation that Matt co-founded with his long time friends.

Donny Salvo tells you the tale of the exiled Bone brothers and a Granny who punches in BONE #16, created by Jeff Smith!

Team Tundra (Julian Lytle, Tribe One, and Taylor Pithers) reunite with Shawn to talk about The Tribe Called Quest and Copyright Criminals documentaries, R&B and Hip Hop music methods, Radio, Trap music, EDM, and Julian introduces the world to the "Rachet Aesthetic." Enjoy.

Donny Salvo digs into his crate and tells you the tale of Virgin Comics/SciFi Brand book, The Stranded #1!

This week Shawn interviews writer Steeven Orr and artist Harold Jennett about their webcomic "Our Adventure Continues." Our Adventure Continues http://www.ouradventurecontinues.com

Donny returns to tell you the tale of "Tempest's Rage" in DC Comics Aquaman #49! Get ready for some underwater reading, Donny Salvo style! Action Lab Danger Zone kickstarter:www.kickstarter.com/projects/1817736211/action-lab-danger-zone-launch Turra: Gun Angel: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/turra-gun-angel-feature-opening-scene

On this week’s show, Shawn finds out what new project Martheus Wade is working on (Turra: Gun Angel - Indie Gogo Project) and discusses his sparring matches with a MMA Superstar, Tressa Bowling's Dracullama comic book debut and her entry into the world of art, and Justin Stewart and his career in being a multipurpose artist, and his knowledge of 90's clothing labels. You can see all of these folks (including me) at Lexington Comic Con on March 16th - 17th! Discover more about Martheus, Tressa and Justin at:loistudios.com

In this special episode of "Tales From The Attic," Donny Salvo reunites with The Reality Wasted Podcast crew one last time as they celebrate and pay tribute to the life of their good friend and co-host Gregory B. Dubno, who passed away. Greg, you will be missed and thought of often.

Co-Host Donny Salvo returns as he and Shawn discuss books they've read (old and new), the inconsistencies of the current DC Comics, television, bad weather, Beyonce, and everything else under the sun.

On this weeks show, Shawn interviews Eisner-Nominated Letterer Deron Bennett of "Jim Henson's Tale of Sand."

Shawn, Julian Lytle and Joey Aulisio discuss the state of the film industry, the highs, lows, surprises, genre fatigue, fandom, overuse of hype, the age of the digital cinema, and the polarization of people concerning certain 2012 films.

Host Jon Carroll and his round-table of guests discuss the MMA Year in Review and the following: Fight of the year, Fighter of the year, Up and Coming Fighter, Biggest Disappointment, Fights to look forward to, The possible success of Women's MMA.

Shawn was a guest on the Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots show (hosted by Eric Williams) as they discussed the phenomenon of the 1989 Batman movie, starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson and Kim Basinger. Enjoy the podcast. Special thanks to the Plain Label Podcast & Eric Williams for allowing the Black Box to rebroadcast this episode.

The Tales From The Attic Christmas Craptacular marathon continues as Batman and the Outsiders wonder "Who's Afraid of the Big Red S?!?!?!?"

The Tales from the Attic Christmas Craptacular marathon continues as Donny tells a tale of Sentinels, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Jean Grey overfilled with Christmas joy in the "all-new, all-different" X-Men 98 from Marvel Comics!

The Tales from the Attic Christmas Craptacular marathon is back for a third round!!! Join host Donny Salvo as he teams up with Sgt. Rock as they try to make it "Home For Christmas!"

E-Book author Marc Johnson returns to the show to discuss the changes in the world of digital book publishing (content providers, editors, do's and dont's) and also to discuss the sequel to Catalyst: The Passage of Hellsfire titled What Once Was One: The Passage of Hellsfire - Book 2. Enjoy. You can purchase The Passage of Hellsfire series of E-Books at Amazon or various digital outlets.

In episode 45 of Tales From The Attic, Donny takes on his biggest challenge yet... CEREBUS!

Host Donny Salvo tells the tale of a Catwoman/Batman marriage gone awry in Nightwing #52 from DC Comics! Oh, and Nightwing is in the issue too. Just thought you would like to know! Enjoy.

Shawn briefly discusses his future with Action Lab Entertainment and then goes all in with a round-table of special guests (David A. Price, Chris Campbell, Julian Lytle, and Martheus Wade) as we discuss the "Legends" mini-series from DC Comics! And later in the show Donny Salvo swings by to give us some interviews with top-notch creators from the 2012 New York Comic Con. Enjoy, and remember that Darkseid is a BOSS.

Team Tundra (Shawn Pryor, Julian Lytle, and Taylor Pithers) discuss the short-lived Def Jam West Coast music division, a compare contrast of 90's West Coast hip-hop vs the current form, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, Hip-Hop and R and B production, remixes, Batman, DC Comics, DC Nation, and so much more. Enjoy the Team Tundra Music/Culture seminar. Peace.

Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm hit the town as Donny tells you the tale of The Fantastic Four #584 from Marvel Comics!

Shawn and special guest Joey Aulisio (Chemical Box Podcast) talk about R. Kelly, how Space Jam brought America together, Dr. Dre, the Beastie Boys, critical thought on Marvel Comics movies, Sam Raimi Spider-Man, Jay-Z and much more. Enjoy.