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Comic Geek Speak Podcast - The Best Comic Book Podcast
Speakers of Geek
Comic Geek Speak is the best podcast about comic books for fans and new readers alike. Put together by a group of life-long comic geeks, it's 4-5 hours a week of comic book history, current comic news, and a general look at the industry. In addition to all the latest in comics talk, the show also features creator interviews, listener responses, contests, and trivia, lots of trivia. So listen in and experience all the joys of a Wednesday afternoon at the comic shop, from the comfort of your own headphones.
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- CGMay 24, 2006
Bryan's Birthday Roast
Get the kids out of the room and then get ready to laugh! It's Bryan's birthday roast and the guys don't give him any slack. Matt hosts this surprise roast. Not only is Bryan surprised, but so is the rest of the gang. It turns out Matt is quite the comedian.
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Indy Challenge
Can you say Indy Challange? It's time again to talk with this month's indy challenge creators and discover more about the wonderful world of independent comics.
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May 18, 2006 · 1 hr 45 minSpecial - Civil War 1
So long Infinite Crisis, hello Civil War! Marvel's cooking up something mighty good here and we just can't ignore it. We really dig deep into this one as the Marvel Zombies get their turn in the event spotlight with topics on lead in issues, heroes vs heroes, the Illuminati, CGS easter eggs and more. Whose side are you on? (1:45:00)
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Top 5 Cover Artists
It's time again for a top 5. This time we pick our favorite cover artists. Also we check in with Amy, A.K.A. Little Witch and get an update on the Bristol Comic Con, and she also hooks us up with a brief interview with Geoff Johns.
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Free Comic Book Day
Did somebody say free comics? That's right, in case you were living in a box, May 6th was Free Comic Book Day. Jamie, Shane, and Matt report from Golden Eagle Comics on FCBD. Hear all their exciting adventures, plus an interview with Marvel legend Dan Adkins.
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A Conversation with Jamal Igle
(00:33) Sponsor Listener Todd Lamay's Currency Wiz. (01:57) CGS Mailbag Marcin Wolynski sends Bryan the Groo card Game; writer Mike Oliveri sends copies of Werewolves: Call of the Wild #1 from Moonstone. (04:12) Interview With Firestorm artist and CGS listener Jamal Igle. In this fun conversation, Jamal talks about his family's love of comics, his unpublished work with Majestic Entertainment, starting to work professionally during the speculator boom, his artistic choices, landing Firestorm, the East Coast Black Age of Comics Awards, product placement in comic art, his current reading with brief thoughts on Civil War #1, the possibility of a Firestorm trade and more. (1:08:42) Stump the Rios Submitted by David D. (1:11:18) Quarters in the Jar Listener emails from Braxton (complete with subliminal messages); and from Jeff Carter; and a voice mail from Bill Beechler weighing in on the violence in comics debate. (1:22:38) Off the Rack Our reviews on Spider-Man: the Other, Iron Man: Armor Wars II and current issues of Hawkman and Simonson & Chaykin's Hawkgirl.
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May 10, 2006 · 1 hr 52 minSpecial - Infinite Crisis 7
Infinite Crisis has come to an end but the new DC Universe and our discussion (and debate!) has just begun. It's our longest Infinite Crisis episode yet, so join us for a heapin' helpin' of DC event goodness as we cover the finale in issue 7. (1:52:35)
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Previews
(00:50) Sponsor You Buy Now. (01:36) Special Guest Listener Mike "Icculus" Lewis in Cedar Falls, Iowa joins us this episode for being a runner up in our Scavenger Hunt contest. (5:00) Previews A look at the May Previews for books shipping in July. The Escapists, Absolute Dark Knight, Civil War continues, our thoughts on double shipping of titles in one month and more! (58:06) Indie Challenge Viper Comics' a Dummy's Guide to Danger #1, A-10 Comics's Damaged #1, Markosia's Of Bitter Souls #1 and Ape Entertainment's U.T.F. #1. For more info, go here. (1:00:15) Stump the Rios Submitted by Marty Devine. (1:07:43) Voice Mails From Jo-nah on violence in comics; and Nicholas Danger on the director shuffle on X-Men 3. (1:18:36) Top Five Mike gives us his Top Five Cover Artists. (1:26:10) Wrap Up We speak with Mike's wife Sandy recommending Walking Dead as her gateway to comics.
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Conversation with B. Clay Moore
(00:30) Sponsor Atomika which can be purchased at Rupp's World. (03:18) Interview B. Clay Moore returns to talk about how he got into comics, Leading Man, Golden Age comics, event comics, '76 and Cool, the future of comic/trade/anthology formats, Hawaiian Dick the movie and a possible ongoing series, Watership Down and more. (42:29) Shipping this Week for May 3. (44:50) Convention Talk We get some post-con thoughts from Mike George, one of the organizers of this year's great Pittsburgh Comicon. We get a reminder from Little Witch about this year's Bristol Con. And the birth of the Scarlet Rios! (1:05:42) Stump the Rios Submitted by Ross Johnson. (1:08:01) Voice Mails from John "El Train" in Denver, leading us into a discussion on tattoos (no kidding); and another John in Denver message with an Off the Rack on Tokyopop's I Lub Halloween. (1:14:17) Off the Rack Our reviews on Hack/Slash Trailers, Elsinore #4 and Forgotten Realms: Sojourn all from Devil's Due; Hourman #1 by Peyer & Morales; Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E.; and Walking Dead vol.4.
- CGMay 3, 2006
Special - Second Chance 3
In this episode we continue the creative process in developing our character Second Chance. Using the listeners thoughts and ideas as a springboard, we add more detail and dimension to our future hero.
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May 1, 2006Book of the Month - The Life and Death of Captain Marvel
(00:30) Sponsor In Stock Trades (02:25) Initial Thoughts. (07:13) On the original Captain Marvel series. (12:37) On the introduction of Thanos, Drax and the concept of cosmic comics. (16:06) On the many origins of Captain Marvel, the Titan Eternals and the Cosmic Cube. (20:05) On the Rick Jones/Captain Marvel partnership, the evolution of Drax and Thanos. (25:37) On the style of a 70s comic and Quasar. (29:19) On Jim Starlin's development as an artist and the overuse and exposure of Thanos after Starlin's involvement. (39:29) Email comment from Brian Hancock. (45:02) More on Starlin's art. (50:23) Forum Comment from Roguespirit. (55:50) Audio Comment from Scott and Rym of the Geek Nights Podcast. (1:05:45) Forum comment from Darth Kramer and a closer look at the Death of Cpt. Marvel graphic novel. (1:12:40) On Genis-Vell, the new Captain Marvel, and should the original return from the dead? (1:19:20) Forum comment from DGoodhart. (1:20:54) On the actual trade design and layout. (1:29:04) The wrapup and next month's announcement. Forum Feedback On Life & Death of Captain Marvel
- CGApr 28, 2006
Mayo Report
(00:50) Sponsor Drawer Boxes (4:00) Quarters in the Jar Listener emails from Robert Martell in Nova Scotia. (6:30) Comics Talk A look at the 2006 Eisner Award Nominations. (24:30) Five Minutes of Manga Manga Man Charlito of the Indie Spinner Rack Podcast talks about Death Note. (32:00) Mayo Report Listener John Mayo joins us to talk about the Top 300 comics for February and March 2006. (1:25:12) Stump the Rios Submitted by Andrew Charipar of Misfit Comics Press. (1:32:24) Comics Podcast Network The Comics Podcast Network is up and running again thanks to Neil Gorman of Comicology. (1:34:49) Voice Mails from Kirk G. and Andrew from Bakersfield.
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Apr 27, 2006 · 1 hr 12 minPittsburgh Comicon 2006 Wrap-Up
We're back in the studio to wrap-up our first weekend at Pittsburgh Comicon. Hear about our favorite moments, shout-outs to the listeners we met and our purchases. Plus we give you all the regular stuff you love so much, a Forum update, and a voicemail from Cookie Puss Vince! (1:12:42)
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Apr 25, 2006 · 2 hr 16 minPittsburgh Comicon 2006 Tapes
It was our first trip to Pittsburgh Comicon and this episode is chock full of on-site recordings from the Geeks including a great discussion with Brian Michael Bendis! You’ll also hear our first chats with Danielle Corsetto, Shawn and Stephanie of Angry Gnome Comics, Ben Lichius from the Black Coat, Joshua Ross and Dirk Manning of Nightmare World, Chris Moreno, and several listeners. So grab your Primanti Bros. sandwich and join the fun! (2:16:35)
- CGApr 20, 2006
Marvel Trivia Game
(00:30) Sponsor Jeffery Borchert/Iacon on the forum. (02:33) Quarters in the Jar Listener Emails from Bill in Michigan; and Brent Kossina at Univ. of Florida asking our thoughts on Azrael and Knightfall / Knightsend. (11:14) Trivia Game Bryan, Matt, Jamie and Peter play the Marvel Trivia Game. Who will win? (38:23) Off the Rack Our review on Infinity Gauntlet. (42:17) Comics Talk How much writing and exposition is too much, especially in older 70s & 80s comics? (47:59) Geek of the Day Kurt G. of Athens, Ohio weighs in on the "Are comics for kids?" debate. (50:09) Voice Mails From Library Boy on the Best of Spirit by Eisner; from Kurt G. again on Death Comes to Dillinger; and from Rebis with a message for Little Witch.
- CGApr 19, 2006
Indie Challange
(00:45) Sponsor Pittsburgh Comicon. (11:15) Indie Challenge Interviews with the creators of this month's Indie Challenge picks: (12:13) Joe Casey, writer of the Black Plague oneshot from Boom Studios! (28:06) B. Clay Moore, writer of Leading Man from Oni. (32:21) Ben Towle, creator of Midnight Sun from Slave Labor Graphics. (47:05) Ed Lavalee & Grant Bond of Revere from Alias. (59:27) Stump the Rios Submitted by Darren Goodhart. (1:06:52) Voice Mails from Justincredible on our Stan Lee episode. (1:08:49) Off the Rack Our reviews on Superman One Year Later; X-Men: 198 #2 & 3; and current issues of Thunderbolts. Websites Mentioned Minado the Ultimate Sushi Buffet. We're serious!.
- CGApr 17, 2006
More Marvel Events
(01:08) Sponsor Athena Voltaire returns now at Ape Entertainment. (03:49) Shop Talk Midtown Times Square has updated their space kicking off a little discussion on retailers stocking trades. (10:24) Marvel Events A look at the X-Men/Avengers 30th Anniversary Bloodties storyline ('93) as well as the Phalanx Covenant storyarc ('94) which introduced the new mutant team Generation X. (22:08) Important Comic Dates for April. (26:43) Stump the Rios Submitted by Brodie Baggins. (31:32) Off the Rack Our reviews on the Spider-Woman story in New Avengers and the Spider-Woman Essential; a little tangent discussion on the Human Fly!; Rann-Thanagar War Infinite Crisis Special; and the Superman: Red Son Elseworlds tpb. (46:03) Voice Mails from Icculus on Planetary Brigade from Boom Studios; from Equinox on the podcasting community; and from J.D. & Roy about Emerald City Comicon. (54:34) Speak Out Jamie talks about art mistakes in the recent X-Factor comics. (58:28) Quarters in the Jar We're asked our thoughts on John Byrne's Next Men. Websites Mentioned Dutchy Digest by Bruce Rosenberger. Mutant High the Online Division of the Xavier Institute. UncannyX-Men.net For the Fans, by the Fans.
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Apr 13, 2006Story Time with Uncle Sal
(00:49) Sponsor Pittsburgh Comicon. (07:13) Con Talk Uncle Sal joins us to talk about his adventures at New York Comic Con, Emerald Con, Atomika, food poisoning, survival tips for San Diego Comic Con, Alex Ross and more. (49:45) Stump the Rios Submitted by Brian Seals. (52:45) Off the Rack Our reviews on Drax: the Destroyer tpb, Blue Beetle #1 and Sgt. Rock: the Prophecy #2. (1:01:09) Voice Mails "What Would I Do Without Comic Geek Speak?" sung by Mario; from Iacon; and a challenge from Kevin of theScout.net Podcast.
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Apr 12, 2006 · 1 hr 12 minSpecial - Infinite Crisis 6
DC's newest Crisis event is almost over, but the discussion is just getting started. Join us as we continue our detailed look at issue 6 of Infinite Crisis by Johns, Jimenez, Ordway, Perez, Reis and company. (1:12:18)