Comic Geek Speak Podcast - The Best Comic Book Podcast

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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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Apr 11, 2006
Violence in Comics
(00:28) Sponsor Moonstone's Werewolves: Call of the Wild by Mike Oliveri & Joe Bucco. (04:42) Quarters in the Jar Smazd sends a Marvel Chess Set. (06:25) Comics Talk Gary Bingaman writes in to respond to last episode's Violence in Comics discussion kicking off Part II. (24:17) Shop Talk Matt talks about the Wild Pig Comics 50% off sale. (31:35) Movie Talk We talk about our expectations for the upcoming super-hero movies Superman Returns and X-Men 3. (49:25) Stump the Rios Chainmail Bikini Edition. (54:26) Voice Mails from Zoombini on Cable/Deadpool; and Icculus on Animal Man vol.2 and Jonah Hex. (1:00:03) Off the Rack Our reviews on the Fray tpb, Peter David's current X-Factor run and Nextwave #1. (1:06:33) Call Me We try calling John Schutt and Tyler Hilton. Websites Mentioned Make Like a Tree all-ages comics for the PSP.
Apr 6, 2006
Previews
(00:47) Sponsor Wild Pig Comics' very own Chris and Ryan join us to talk about the upcoming 24-Hour 50% off sale. (14:53) Quarters in the Jar Ultimate Justin writes in coining the term "Mattitude". (15:48) Contest Tyler Hilton wins the Photo Contest for the Walking Dead vol. 1-4 tpbs. (19:30) Previews We take a look at the April Previews for books shipping in June 2006. (47:28) Indie Challenge The four selections for this month's Indie Challenge are announced: Alias' Revere 1, Slave Labor Graphics' Midnight Sun 1, Boom!'s Black Plague oneshot and Oni's Leading Man 1. (55:43) Stump the Rios Submitted by Steve Reid. (01:05:18) Voice Mails A message to Little Witch; Icculus with a Loveless review. (01:19:22) Off the Rack Review of Wanted. (01:21:40) Comics Talk The great "violence in comics" discussion begins. Websites Mentioned Make Like a Tree all-ages comics for the PSP.
Apr 5, 2006 · 1 hr 47 min
Book of the Month - V for Vendetta
Before he imagined the famous Watchmen, Alan Moore penned V for Vendetta. In this episode we look at every detail of this classic. We also compare and contrast with the recent movie release. Boy did some tempers flare! (1:47:10)
Apr 3, 2006
More Marvel Events
(00:31) Sponsor Wild Pig Comics. (03:23) Quarters in the Jar Listener J. Chris Hutchins sends us a bumper for his podiobook 7th Son. (11:00) Marvel Events (11:36) X-Cutioner's Song ('92) (30:31) Fatal Attractions ('93) (51:00) Stump the Rios Submitted by Mick Ryan. (57:17) Call Me We talk with Michael "Green Skeleton" Schwartz in Michigan. (1:08:16) Voice Mail From Soduh; Brian in Bowling Green, Ohio; and Solitaire Rose. Old Forum Feedback On Episode 123 Websites Mentioned Girls with Slingshots webcomic by Danielle Corsetto. Uncanny X-Men.net
Mar 30, 2006
Conversation with Dan Slott
(00:32) Sponsor Pittsburgh Comicon'06. (02:41) Quarters in the Jar We've received postcards from Irishlad. (06:45) Interview With Dan Slott, writer of She-Hulk and Thing. (07:39) On the "Pull Dan Slott's Thing!" contest, the Thing comic and Slott's writing goals. (27:52) On the strange She-Hulk vol.2 numbering, more on She-Hulk and the wide world of the Marvel Universe. (34:03) On the artists he has worked with and the new She-Hulk artist. (41:03) On the eventual trade collection, the prize for the contest and the push from Marvel. (52:57) On the upcoming She-Hulk "the Reckoning War" storyline and Slott's love of Moon Knight. (1:06:29) On Big Max and the wrap-up. (1:14:27) Stump the Rios Submitted by Braxton. (1:18:54) Voice Mail From Little Witch in the UK complete with a recipe for Hagus!; and from Andrew in Bakersfield with an Off the Rack on the new X-Factor. Old Forum Feedback On Episode 122
Mar 29, 2006
Conversation with Beau Smith
(00:40) Sponsor Wild Pig Comics. (06:40) Interviews With comics writer and all-around real man, Beau Smith. (08:40) On his earliest comic reading, collecting and Playboy! (19:42) On getting into writing comics, meeting comic pros and being a "letterhack" in the '80s (30:21) On Cobb: Off the Leash, the need for manly heroes, artist Eduardo Barreto and inspiration from Beau's Australian Shephard Blue. (43:15) Background on the character of Cobb, the pretty ladies on his website and his screenplay work. (50:48) On what Beau is reading, a look at current comics in general, convention appearances and the future of Cobb. (58:24) The wrap-up. (1:05:20) Stump the Rios Submitted by Matthew Park. (1:08:14) Voice Mail From Todd Wahnish of Kee-Fu Fighters. (1:13:34) Speak Out Jamie goes on a rant on the newly solicited Eternals Hardcover. (1:17:15) Off the Rack Our reviews of Daredevil #82 by Brubaker and Lark, Will Eisner: A Spirited Life and Flash: the Blitz tpb. Old Forum Feedback On Episode 121 Websites Mentioned "The Juggernaut Bitch!"! video parody.
Mar 27, 2006
Marvel Events
(00:40) Sponsor Jerzy Drozd talks with us about the various all-ages online projects from Make Like a Tree Comics. (25:40) Getting to Know Us Bryan and Tasha return from their trip to El Salvador where they met Los Comic Geekos. (36:12) CGS News Check out our new Flickr Photo Galleries. (37:53) Marvel Events A look at X-Men: Inferno and the Infinity Trilogy. (39:02) X-Men: Inferno ('88-89) (43:09) Infinity Gauntlet ('91) (52:48) Infinity War ('92) (57:31) Infinity Crusade ('93) (1:08:55) Stump the Rios Submitted by Xyzzy. (1:19:07) Comics Podcast Network Listener Sean Whelan has started a DC Fan Podcast with co-host Jim Segulin called Raging Bullets; the Catch Da Craze Podcast has pictures and video from the New York Comic Con. (1:20:56) Voice Mail From Andrew of Bakersville; and Dylan Northrop of Atlanta, GA. (1:24:39) Comics Talk Kicked off by Dylan's voice mail, we debate the necessity of footnotes in event comics. To asterisk or not to asterisk! Old Forum Feedback On Episode 120
Mar 23, 2006
NYCC 06 Interviews
(00:30) Sponsor Wild Pigs Comics II. (03:06) Interviews From the show floor at New York Comic Con'06. (03:32) Sanford Greene, Arvid Nelson and David Forrest of Killer 7. (09:57) Alex Robinson, creator of Tricked and Box Office Poison. (15:00) Tim Seeley, Staff Artist for Devil's Due. (20:52) Josh Blaylock, Founder of Devil's Due. (29:41) Joe Pruett, Publisher of Desperado Publishing. (36:44) Mike Gagnon of Open Book Press. (47:07) Jamal Igle, artist on Firestorm. (59:43) C.B. Cebulski updates us on his current projects. Old Forum Feedback On Episode 119 Websites Mentioned Girls With Slingshots webcomic
Mar 22, 2006
Special - Catwoman Commentary
You asked for it, you got it. The first in a series of commentary tracks done by the CGS guys for the many comic book related movies. We started out with a bang. Watch your back Halle Berry, it's time for Catwoman.
Mar 20, 2006
Conversation with Frank Beddor
(00:39) Sponsor Wild Pig Comics is having an instore 24-hour 50% off sale and we talk with owner Chris and listener Ryan Fredon all about it. (17:46) Interview With Hollywood Producer Frank Beddor, author of the Looking Glass Wars novel and Hatter M from Desperado Publishing. (18:37) On Frank's exposure to comics, getting into movies as an actor and producer and the impulse to write the Looking Glass Wars novel. (28:50) On the Looking Glass Wars, Hatter M, artist Ben Templesmith and landing at Desperado Publishing. (40:20) On the future of his projects, being on the creative side of a process and the eventual movie. (52:45) On the New York Comic Con'06 and the eventual trade collection. (1:02:07) The wrap-up. (1:04:13) Our post-interview wrap-up. (1:08:30) Stump the Rios Audio submission from Eric Kibler. (1:18:03) Off the Rack Our reviews of Kee-Fu Fighters, Elk's Run, Teen Titans/Outsiders: the Insiders tpb and Thor: Disassembled leading us into a discussion on the character. Old Forum Feedback On Episode 118
Mar 16, 2006
Spotlight on Devil's Due
(00:38) Sponsor Pittsburgh Comicon'06. (06:04) Spotlight On Devil's Due Publishing. Pop culture is their culture! And we give a brief history on the company, an overview of the books from their various lines including G.I.Joe, Forgotten Realms and Chaos as well as reviews on Hack Slash, How to Self Publish Comics..., Black Harvest and more. (36:24) Stump the Rios Audio submission from Chris "Webhead" Gallo. (41:32) Marvel Events (41:56) Acts of Vengeance ('89-90) (48:39) Atlantis Attacks ('89) (51:43) Evolutionary War ('88) (58:51) Comics Talk A tangent discussion on Thor and Thunderstrike. (1:01:56) Off the Rack A review of the Green Arrow: Moving Targets tpb. (1:04:36) Call Me We talk to Steve in North Carolina. (1:14:42) Voice Mail From Brad in Dallas and the Singing Bandit. (1:16:52) Important Comics Dates for March. Old Forum Feedback Fan Art Challenge Thread
Mar 15, 2006
NYCC Wrap Up with Greg Topalian
New York Comic Con wrap-up with Con Organizer Greg Topalian. Were expectations met? Were retailers and exhibitors pleased? And an inside scoop on Saturday's tremendous turnout. Also, a look at just what makes Marvel's Ultimate Universe so unique.
Mar 13, 2006
Conversation with Chris Eliopoulos
(00:33) Sponsor By forum member Joe "Justice" Sergi! (02:40) Interview With cartoonist and letterer, Chris Eliopoulos. (04:50) On reading comic strips, getting into comics professionally, discovering comic books and Erik Larsen. (14:00) On inspirations, the business world of comic strips and Franklin Richards . (28:33) On New York Comic Con, the real reason behind the Todd McFarlane disappearance at MoCCA and the joys of parenthood. (40:28) On being a professional letterer, the technical aspects, sound effects and the art of the craft. (1:08:46) The wrap-up. (1:14:37) Top Five In celebration of the newly released X-Men 3 trailer, we give our Top Five X-Men and Top Five X-Men Villains. (1:38:12) Stump the Rios Submitted by Randy Dickson. Old Forum Feedback On Episode 115 Websites Mentioned Comic Book Data Base Year One by Mike Parkinson
Mar 9, 2006
Horrorwood
(00:50) Sponsor Scar Tissue. (03:20) Indie Challenge In anticipation of Wizard World L.A., writer Brandon Terrell and artist Brent Schoonover join us to talk about their book Horrorwood from Ape Entertainment. (04:37) A synopsis of the comic, coloring choices and how they started reading comics. (12:15) On how they met, how they landed with Ape and their webcomics. (20:18) On their love of '50s Hollywood, Ape Entertainment and convention appearances. (34:50) Convention Talk Peter gives his thoughts on the New York Comic Con. (43:47) Stump the Rios First ever Stump the Rios comic by Jeffrey Stevens. (51:26) Voice Mail From Rob Schwager on our Pulse article; and Andrew from Bakersfield. (58:00) Call Me We try to reach Wayne Cordova; we talk with Nick in Illinois. (1:07:10) CGS News We've picked four titles for March's Indie Challenge. Old Forum Feedback On Episode 114
Mar 8, 2006 · 1 hr 4 min
Special - Infinite Crisis 5
The DC Multiverse is back, and along with it, endless confusion. In our in-depth analysis of Infinite Crisis issue 5 we try to clear up any questions you might have. (1:04:18)
Mar 6, 2006
Previews
(00:39) Sponsor Drawer Boxes. (01:50) Contest We announce the winner of our Scavenger Hunt contest! The grand-prize included the Mirrormask movie soundtrack, a Modesty Blaise tpb, Crisis on Infinite Earths tpb, an Alex Ross poster and Wonder Woman original art by Steve Bryant. (29:36) Quarters in the Jar Listener email from Lee Morgan. (30:50) Previews A look at the March solicitations for books shipping in May. (1:02:37) Off the Rack Our reviews of Kee-Fu Fighters, Daughters of the Dragon, Joe Kubert's Sgt. Rock: the Prophecy, Batman Annual 25, final issue of Gotham Central, Green Lantern #9 and the Dark Age: Grim, Great and Gimmicky Post-Modern Comics from TwoMorrows. (1:11:41) Stump the Rios Submitted by Tim DeMarre. (1:14:13) Mayo Report A look at the Top 300 comics and Top 100 trades for January'06 sales. (1:43:57) Contest A new contest is announced! (1:46:51) Comics Podcast Network Comics Podcast Crossover #6 with Shane. Old Forum Feedback On Episode 113
Mar 2, 2006 · 1 hr 31 min
NYCC 06 Wrap-Up
The very first New York Comic Con has come and gone! For a full report of the convention, the creators and listeners that we met, and all its ups and downs, go no further. Plus! The Todd McFarlane exhibit, touring the local comic shops, and just wait until you hear the debut of the “Comic Wednesday” song! (1:31:03)
Mar 1, 2006
Book of the Month - Wanted
Most comics focus on heroes. In 'Wanted' Mark Millar breaks the mold and gives the villians the center stage. Join the geeks for a discussion of this heavy-duty, often violent, and sometimes racy book. It's our first detailed look at a mature themed book. You won't be disapointed.
Feb 27, 2006
Athena Voltaire
(00:44) Interview With Paul Daly and Steve Bryant of Athena Voltaire. (01:31) On their earliest comic reading, their collaboration and the action/adventure genre. (15:20) On moving from webcomics to comics, trade format for the webcomics and working with Speakeasy Comics. (31:30) On Steve's art, conventions and Hollywood references. (45:50) On Paul's Terranauts and the wrap-up. (57:19) Movie Talk Peter has finally seen the Rocketeer. (1:03:14) Quarters in the Jar Bill Beechler sends the first gift to Bryan's baby-to-be; JediMaster X sends VS and Pirates cards; Scott Goeke sends us a whole slew of comics and trades. (1:06:36) Stump the Rios Audio Submission from Sean Whelan. (1:14:43) Call Me We try to call Vince B., Tom Katers and Nate Hook with no success! (1:21:57) Voice Mail From John "Serial Lantern" Davidson. Old Forum Feedback On Episode 111 On Athena Voltaire
Feb 23, 2006
Conversation with C.B. Cebulski
(00:33) Sponsor PixelStrips. (03:47) Interview With editor, writer, talent-scout and manga-expert C.B. Cebulski. (05:18) On C.B.'s road to professional comics, his earliest reading and being introduced to manga. (19:06) On what American comics can learn from manga, distribution and packaging and trades vs. monthlies. (33:14) On censoring manga, redefining storyarcs in comics and Japanese artists' use of studios. (43:07) On I Heart Marvel: Marvel AI, Japanese artists working on American characters and C.B.'s manga recommendations. (58:28) On C.B.'s future projects including the upcoming X-Men: Fairy Tales mini-series and the wrap-up. (1:18:51) Stump the Rios Submitted by Martin Galloway. (1:23:10) Important Comic Dates For February. (1:27:28) Voice Mail From Dale in N.Dakota on Malibu Comics; and Tony from Ohio on meeting Stan Lee. Old Forum Feedback On Episode 110

Comic Geek Speak Podcast - The Best Comic Book Podcast

Violence in Comics

Previews

Book of the Month - V for Vendetta

More Marvel Events

Conversation with Dan Slott

Conversation with Beau Smith

Marvel Events

NYCC 06 Interviews

Special - Catwoman Commentary

Conversation with Frank Beddor

Spotlight on Devil's Due

NYCC Wrap Up with Greg Topalian

Conversation with Chris Eliopoulos

Horrorwood

Special - Infinite Crisis 5

Previews

NYCC 06 Wrap-Up

Book of the Month - Wanted

Athena Voltaire

Conversation with C.B. Cebulski