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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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Nov 16, 2005Special - Crusaders Commentary
You asked for it, we delivered. In the first of an on-going series of custom commentary tracks for your favorite comic related films, we bring you Crusaders Ltd. What the heck is Crusaders you ask? It's a live-action comic book. In 2000 we wrote, produced, directed, and starred in 5 short episodes. We released them on the internet for free in an attempt to build a following and hopefully take the series farther. It never quite worked out, and we lost a ton of money, but it was a heck of a learning experience. So listen in while you watch, and enjoy. Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Episode 5
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Nov 14, 2005Conversation with Morry Hollowell
(00:56) Sponsor E. Gerber Products (01:27) Interview With Morry Hollowell, colorist for Steve McNiven, and Carley Carrel, Morry's flatter assistant and girlfriend. (02:42) On how they got into reading comics, the job description of a flatter and the tools used for their work. (09:00) On Morry's time at CrossGen, Carley's background and how she met Morry. (16:00) On Morry's collaboration with Steve McNiven. (24:26) On current comics, conventions, what it's like to see the final product in a comic and reference materials. (36:45) On Morry's pencilling experience, inspiration from other colorists and his video game addiction. (48:00) On meeting deadlines. (56:50) On Carley's costuming skills and the wrap-up. (58:46) Quarters in the Jar Listener Emails from Brad Schwartz of View from the Cheap Seats; Luke on the Numa Numa video; Jarret Green on reading comic reviews; Emily on library comic selections. (1:08:45) Previews On Alan Moore's Supreme: Story of the Year solicited this month. (1:09:44) Off the Rack On Marvel's Livewires digest and Batman: Under the Hood vol.1 trade by Winick & Mahnke. (1:13:41) Stump the Rios Submitted by Michael Schwartz. (1:20:59) Call Me Third attempt to contact Mario Muscar and Matt Kramer. (1:27:55) Voice Mail Andrew in Bakersfield about House of M. Websites Mentioned VG Cats webcomic Comic Book Noise Podcast Titan Books Gerard Jones Interview on Newsarama Old Forum Feedback On Episode 76
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Video - Crusaders Issue 1
Crusaders Issue 1
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Video - Crusaders Issue 2
Crusaders Issue 2
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Video - Crusaders Issue 3
Crusaders Issue 3
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Video - Crusaders Issue 4
Crusaders Issue 4
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Video - Crusaders Issue 5
Crusaders Issue 5
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The Ages of Comics
(02:27) Sponsor Pixel Strips. (05:20) Off the Rack A brief overview of the T.H.U.N.D.E.R.Agents Companion from TwoMorrows Publishing. (08:03) Special Guest Jarret Green of Cape Gerado Missouri, CGS Listener and winner of the Name Our Letters Page Contest, joins us for the entire episode. We find out how he started reading comics, how he returned to comics reading, and his top writers and artists. (13:52) Quarters in the Jar Listener emails from Kirk Groenveld; Eric G. in San Diego; and Jim Kane in Pittsburgh, PA. (21:43) Shop Talk An email from Brian Miller of Hi-Fi Design kicks off a discussion about how to stock comicbook shelves: by genre? alphabetical? by publishers? (35:25) Comics Talk The Ages of Comics! With the help of Comics Buyers Guide #1608, the Speakers of Geek take a look at the necessary elements that define the Golden and Silver Ages while trying to nail down the elusive Bronze Age. (36:46) Golden Age (45:27) Silver Age (58:47) Bronze Age (1:13:19) Stump the Rios Submitted by unknown. (1:22:42) Voice Mail A listener recommends Marvel Team-Up #14. Websites Mentioned Venger comic by Timothy Baskin
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Nov 9, 2005Top 5 First Issues
(00:41) Sponsor Atomika by Sal Abbinanti and Mercury Comics. (03:54) CGS News The exclusive official announcement for the launch of the Comic Book Database. Inspired by Bryan's wish to have a comicbook oriented IMDB, this comic book database is full of issue by issue breakdowns, creator bios, character profiles, cover galleries and more. (09:42) Indie Challenge DCBS joins our Independent Comics Challenge by discounting Athena Voltaire #1 and Marlene #1 which are both solicited in the November Previews for comics shipping in January. (12:36) Comics Podcast Network Peter is a guest on Comics Podcast Crossover #2. He joins host Bruce R., Chris Marshall and MikelOD for an exciting look at comics and podcasting. (13:31) Quarters in the Jar Listener Emails from Greg Schenke on comic book vending machines and from Darth Kramer on social issues in comics. Social commentary or sales gimmick? Also, Bryan receives a mature-readers manga from friends that recently returned from Japan. (27:38) Speak Out Bryan and the rest respond to the accusation that they have been Marvel bashing lately in their comparisons between DC and Marvel. We explain our position concerning Marvel and why our interest in their recent policies, hype and comic output has been lackluster at the moment. (39:30) Special Guest Leo McGovern recently lost all but one of his 40,000 comics to Hurricane Katrina. He talks to us briefly about the comics and trades that were sent to him by our listeners in an effort to help him rebuild his collection. Check out his magazine, Anti Gravity and check out his blog for entries on comics he has received. (51:14) Comics Talk Bryan goes on a rant about Grant Morrison, drugs and comics after reading an article on Morrison in Wizard #170. (55:21) Top Five Greatest First Issues. (1:11:13) Stump the Rios Submitted by David Beard. (1:14:08) Comic News Tidbits from Wizard World Texas. (1:17:38) Call Me We get Brad Milyo of Texas on the air. (1:24:15) Interview With Sal Abbinanti, creator and artist of Mercury Comics' Atomika. Sal gives us a quick look at his comic, the difficulty in pushing independent comics, his artstyle, inspirations and more.
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Women Reading Comics
(03:55) Sponsor New York Comic Con'06. (06:34) Special Guests LT, Katheryne of Philly and Tasha join us for this female-centric episode. (06:50) On when they first started reading comics. (10:52) How to make comics shops more supportive to female geeks, where the women get their comics and their experience going into comic shops. (33:50) What their friends think about them being comic-reading geeks. (37:29) Top Five things Katheryne learned from listening to CGS. (43:43) We ask the girls which villain is their favorite. (47:26) Stump the Rios Hosted by Katheryne mixing Peter's passion for comics with his passion for musicals. (53:19) Comics Talk Peter asks the girl geeks which male characters they would date. (59:12) Comics Talk con't The ever-controversial question: What do LT, Katheryne and Tasha think about the portrayal of women in comics, violence in comics and artistic decisions vs. censorship? (1:25:15) Quarters in the Jar Brian Miller of Hi-Fi Design lets us know that his website has been updated.
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Nov 3, 2005DC/Marvel Rivalry
(00:39) Sponsor Atomika by Sal Abbinanti from Mercury Comics. (08:48) Quarters in the Jar Listener email from Abshir Hassan. (13:30) Comics Talk An email from Jeff C. asks us what we think of the recent rivalry between DC vs. Marvel. We take a look at Marvel's attempt to compete with Infinite Crisis, DC's impact on the Top 20 selling comics, Bendis' writing style and more. (38:42) Anime Report Ian Levinstein's first report on One Piece, Media Blasters DVDs, Turner Classic Movies to air anime, Evangelion and more. (45:16) Previews For books shipping in January'06. (1:03:41) Stump the Rios One submission by Eric Garrison; another by Tyler Hilton. (1:07:13) Top Five Shane gives us his Top Five Villains. (1:11:11) Call Me Mario Muscar sends US a voice mail for missing him last week. We also attempt to call Matt Kramer. (1:19:09) World of Toys Star Wars 2006 exclusives; Vintage Original Trilogy Collection; Sesame Street series 2 lineup has been changed; G.I.Joe Sigma 6; Marvel Legends Series 14 & 15. (1:23:20) Important Dates for November. Websites Mentioned Rebel Scum Star Wars collecting newsite.
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Top 5 Villains
(01:19) Sponsor Drawer Boxes, the new long box for your comicbook collection. (08:06) Contest New for November: Create a Discount Comic Book Service theme song! (12:00) Quarters in the Jar Listener Emails from Jarick Hershey from Spokane, Washington; Kristian Killiam in Norway; and John. (21:11) Off the Rack Sandman300 asks our opinion of Mark Gruenwald's Squadron Supreme maxi-series. (24:40) Fanfilms We look at 3 fan films that have piqued our interest. (24:57) The Futurist movie short with guests Brad Winderbaum, Writer/Director, and Scott Kramer, Executive Producer. (43:45) Bite Me Fanboy by Matt Nastos and Nifty Comics (47:40) Broken which is available at What is Broken?. (55:31) Comics Talk Brian Miller of Hi Fi Design gives us his thoughts on Comic Book vending machines. (1:06:30) DVD Releases Drew M of the Weekly Specials Podcast gives us his first installment on geek-related DVDs for October. (1:11:55) Top Five Villains. (1:28:00) Stump the Rios Submitted by David D. in NYC. (1:33:53) Call Me We call Bradley Schwartz and talk to his answering machine. Websites Mentioned Transbuddha
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Oct 31, 2005 · 1 hr 39 minBook of the Month Club - Essential Tomb of Dracula vol.1
Believe it or not superhero comics weren't always the most popular. In the 70s horror comics ruled them all. In our fifth Book of the Month Club episode we take a look at one of Marvel's most popular horror comics, Essential Tomb of Dracula volume 1. We are joined by the book's writer Marv Wolfman as he helps us to understand the reasons the book was so popular. (1:39:18)
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Oct 27, 2005Men of Tomorrow with author Gerard Jones
(00:53) Sponsor New York Comic Con'06 (01:50) Interview With Gerard Jones, author of Men of Twomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters and the Birth of the Comic Book. (03:27) On motivations behind writing the book, early comic/creator influences and research/interviews Gerard held for the backstory. (09:56) On the truly American feel of superheroes created in majority by young Jewish men in New York. (15:23) On stories that didn't make the book, Bryan asks Gerard about the Timely/Atlas/Marvel debate and what if Simon & Kirby took Captain America somewhere other than Marvel. (26:50) On Gerard's other works, "creative violence" and Gerard's earliest comic reading. (35:18) On how comics and superheroes can survive. (42:13) Recommendations from Gerard of other books similar to Men of Twomorrow , on winning the Eisner and the wrap-up. (48:26) Our post-interview wrap-up. (53:15) CGS News The CGS Frappr Map is up! Show us where you are! (56:08) Call Me Our very first call to a listener as we try dialing Mario Muscar and we talk to Ian Levinstein. (1:05:32) Geek of the Day from Bruce R. on Frank Espinosa and Marie Taylor's Rocketo. (1:10:46) Stump the Rios Submitted by John Leonard Jr. (1:14:41) Indie Challenge We're starting to pick a new book each month outside of the mainstream publishers. Stay tuned for how this segment grows. (1:17:08) Quarters in the Jar Listener email from Brad.
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Special - Second Chance 1
Gravity artist Mike Norton joins us for a creative discussion on the development of our character, Second Chance
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Oct 24, 2005Conversation with Mark Evanier
(00:40) Sponsor E Gerber Products for your Mylar bags and more. (05:00) Interview With Mark Evanier. (05:47) On how Mark started reading comics, any new info on Groo collections, DNAgents, and a look at the distribution history in comics. (18:32) On meeting Bob Kane. (29:15) On Mark's work for TV: animation, Kroft Superstars, variety shows, etc. (37:46) On his POV columns and working with the great Jack Kirby. (43:28) On working with Sergio Aragones, his blog and those works of which he's most proud. (54:00) On Groo. (1:00:24) We include Mark on a Geek of the Day from Brad Milyo and Frank Rincon in Texas with a spoof on the Hostess Pies. (1:04:06) Our post-interview wrap-up. (1:11:28) Comics Podcast Network Bruce R's KomicsKast #14 that mentions CGS and Fables. (1:13:53) Sponsorship Update Pixel Strips lowers its subscription cost. (1:15:40) Stump the Rios Submitted by Billy Beechler. (1:19:34) CGS News Our new voice mail line, a new Call Me segment is announced and a postcard from Jeremy in Utah. Also, our first fanmail letter from Todd in Australia which kicks us off into a discussion on Shakespeare, theatre and shared girlfriends. Recommendations Fanboy tpb by Evanier.
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Conversation with Scott Beatty
(01:24) Interview With writer Scott Beatty. (01:44) On his earliest comics as a reader, a brief insight into Dick Grayson/Nightwing and how he broke into writing for comics. (08:05) On the demise of CrossGen and the Beatty-penned Ultimate Guides & DC Encyclopedia from DK Publishing. (17:24) On how to pronounce "Ra's al Ghul", Scott's thoughts on Marvel Comics and more DC Ultimate Guides. (27:17) On Son of Vulcan, characters Scott would like to write and his thoughts on Infinite Crisis. (37:21) On the future of the comics industry, Batman Begins and other Batman movies and Beatty's use of Bane in Gotham Knights. (50:03) On his current work. (52:30) Stump the Beatty. (55:50) Scott's website and the wrap-up. (58:32) Our post-interview wrap-up. (59:12) Stump the Rios Submitted by Adam Cornelia. (1:07:42) Movie Talk Earth vs. the Spider and Spider-Babe. (1:13:10) Quarters in the Jar Listener email from Carley Carrel, girlfriend and flatter to color artist Morry Hollowell igniting a discussion on colorists and the role they play in creating comics and costuming at conventions.
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Oct 19, 2005 · 1 hr 11 minSpecial - Infinite Crisis 1
Unless you were dead last Wednesday, you were in your local comic shop buying a copy of DC's Infinite Crisis issue 1. We were just as excited as you. In this special spoiler-filled episode we look at every detail in this amazing event. Join us for all the discussion and analysis of the biggest thing to happen to the DC Universe in twenty years. (1:11:44)
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Violence in Comics Part 1
(04:48) Contest Manga Correspondent Contest winner is announced: 5 Minutes of Manga by "Mangaman" Charlie. Listen to the submission that caught our attention. (11:03) Quarters in the Jar Listener Emails from Shawn Kimble from Park Rapids, Minnesota; Jason from Seattle, Washington.; Derrick Lafferty. (12:56) Top Five Initiated by Daniel Cooney in Sacramento, Cali., we take a quick and way too short look at the best comic inkers. (22:36) Comics Talk Katheryne of Philly kicks us off on a discussion about the Superman mythos presented in the movies and TV vs. the comics as well as a debate on should comic characters age, should timelines constantly be updated and where are the new supporting characters? (57:48) Speak Out The Speakers of Geek move away from comics to talk about the "Women in Refrigerators" controversy, portrayal of women, should comics show less graphic images of violence, the overly-political correctness of comics and other media, the role parents need to play in what their children are exposed to and more. One of our most controversial discussions to date. Websites Mentioned Comics Nexus Spider Fan Women in Refrigerators