Comix Experience opened in San Francisco April 1, 1989. Since 2015, our monthly Graphic Novel Clubs have been bringing the greatest books by the greatest creators to the greatest readers: you! As part of this service we conduct in-depth video interviews with creators about the joys and terrors of making comics! Find out more about the clubs at https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start
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Dear Watchers is a comic book podcast taking you through the omniverse where your Watchers Guido and Rob explore a different multiverse each episode, from Marvel’s What If to DC’s Elseworlds and far beyond. Join as we discuss the stories that were inspired by and take inspiration from each episode's alternate universe. Includes special episodes with guest creators, scholars and fellow podcasters to share their favorite trips to the multiverse and help ponder the possibilities of what lies ah ...
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Join Andy as he discusses the creative process with a wide array of guests.
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New episodes every Friday! On Page One - The Writer's Podcast, we talk to writers of all descriptions (authors, screenwriters, comic writers and more) about their writing process and how they craft their next great works. We also explore their career, including how their first big break happened, and discuss the ups and downs along the way. We learn something new every episode, and we hope you do as well. Page One is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. ...
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Welcome to "Sketchcraft: Comics and Books", your gateway to the mesmerizing universe of graphic storytelling and conceptual creativity. Journey with Sketchcraft, a seasoned concept artist and cartoonist, as he unearths the masterpieces of indie creatives and industry heavyweights. It's not just a show, but your passport to the vibrant world of panels and pages. With a changing cast of narrative connoisseurs unpacking captivating plots, fresh insights abound. Whether you're a graphic novel en ...
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Optic Blast! is the comic book discussion show where comedy and comics collide. A monthly podcast that covers the highs, lows and most importantly the in-betweens of the comic book medium. Here at Optic Blast we love comics, and we hope to provide an insightful commentary on the comic book medium, but we’re not above making lewd jokes along the way.
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Christopher Badell and Adam Rebottaro discuss characters and events from their hit game, Sentinels of the Multiverse, and answer fan questions regarding the past, present, and future of Sentinel Comics.
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A pop culture conversation between writers Brandon Thomas (Excellence, Horizon, Noble, Miranda Mercury) and Brandon Easton (Transformers: War For Cybertron, Star Trek: Year Five, Vampire Hunter D: The Series)
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Award-winning writer and Bearded Aussie, Ryan K Lindsay takes a one-man deep dive into the comic writing process of his own work, as well as the stuff of others, the stuff you've forgotten, and the stuff of legend. This podcast aims to talk about spectacular comics and collaborations that get them into the page.
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My name is Alvaro Cortes Jr, and I invite you to join me on this zany journey that is independent comic book creating. This is my creative process in my own words, in my own world.
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Pastors Guild; an action packed Christian comic book. With a twisting story line and compelling characters. Follow our journey as we create this new Christian comic book series we’re in the process of creating. Stay tuned to Pastors Guild!
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Once upon a time in 9th grade, one nerd met another nerd and built a life-long friendship over comic books. Now older, ornerier, and opinionated, Andy and Mike talk about all things comics, games, and joint pain. Join Andy and Mike every MONDAY as we explore growing up in the 80’s and what it’s like to love comics now! With the help of some guest hosts, we talk comics, having comics with kids, comic conventions and surround it by picking issues to read and review! Join us on Facebook at And ...
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WIP stands for ‘Work In Progress’, and on this podcast writer/artist Joe Stone talks to other comic creators about the projects that they are currently working on to try and get some insight into their creative process.
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This much loved podcast, currently on hiatus, is literally a recording of the writing process for Penny Arcade - one of the first "webcomics." When I say "writing process," let me be clear: it's that, and literally any other topic that occurs to us. I'm in these podcasts, and I STILL listen to them. It's kinda good.
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Wondering what a career in comedy looks like? We are too! We interview top comics in Austin and around the country, picking their brains about the process of becoming a professional stand up comic and the variety of forms that might take. Hosted by Arielle Norman.
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Candid conversations with uniquely talented people about HOW they do what they do.
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A podcast for Artist's escaping to our craft and through our craft. More info at DonkeyJawProjects.com
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Chris, Phil and Tim talk about what comes to mind and offend many in the process. Our apologies to Maya Angelou.
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Creativity is unique for everyone in its expression, process, and manifestation. Through conversations with people across demographics, generations, and cultures, creativity researcher Debbi Ponella explores how individuals relate to, embrace or exclude, and define creativity in their lives.
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The Nerdist Writers Panel series is an informal chat moderated by Ben Blacker (co-creator of the Thrilling Adventure Hour; writer for Supah Ninjas, Supernatural, among others) with professional writers about the process and business of writing. Covering TV, film, comic books, music, novels, and any other kind of writing about which you'd care to hear. Proceeds from the live panels benefit 826LA, the national non-profit tutoring program.
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A podcast dedicated to all things indie comics! We read them, we make them, we talk about them, and we love them! We'll be discussing everything from the process of creating comics, publishing comics, reviewing comics and interviewing creators. If you would like to be a guest on our podcast: https://www.indiecreatorcomics.com/podcast
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A medium fidelity podcast about The X Files amongst other things. Join cautiously optimistic northerner Chris on a swift series of encounters as he catches up with uniquely talented friends, acquaintances and strangers from the worlds of film, comedy, music and theatre to discuss how they think and how art and culture has shaped their lives. Plus up to ten minutes of enthusiastic episode by episode X Files chat. Find us on Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok at @believemepodx
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This is a podcast dedicated to Comic book Creators: Artist, Writers, Colorist, Letterers, & Publishers. We also discuss Comic and Sci Fi Movies, T.V. shows Pop-culture, Geek, & all things awesome! The Set in Stone Podcast is dedicated to the celebration of comic books, art, movies, pop-culture and everything in-between. We go in depth with both indie and pro comic creators discussing their projects, processes, passions, inspirations and what makes them tick. We also talk about personal explo ...
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IndieFilmopolis | Podcast about indie films and filmmaking by independent filmmaker Philip Pugh.
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Milton's Comics & Culture Radar is a podcast on the lookout for what's good to read and watch: usually nerd-culture focused, sometimes mainstream. Interviews with smart people about comics, film, television, the creative process and the media business
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A podcast by nerds discussing movies, videogames, TV, and comics, while having fun in the process. We are the consumers. We are the stream monsters. We are nerds and damn proud of it.
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History of X-Men is dedicated to exploring the behind-the-scenes stories that brought the X-Men to life across the comic books, movies, TV shows, action figures, and video games. Featuring exclusive interviews with creators, writers, directors, and actors, the podcast dives deep into the creative process, iconic moments, and untold stories that shaped Marvel's merry mutants.
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Roundabout: Creative Chaos
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Hosted by Tammy Coron and Tim Mitra, Roundabout: Creative Chaos focuses on creativity, technology, and zombies. Spend some time with Tammy and Tim as they interview guests who enjoy sharing their creative process and their stories. Topics include interactive design and development, animation, creative writing, technical writing, gaming, movies, music, and more.
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Dart Against Humanity, the podcast where journalist/historian/author Dart Adams discusses whatever he feels like discussing whenever he feels like it however he feels like it. He covers everything from music journalism to television, film, music, Hip Hop culture, the Black music continuum, comic books, gaming or sports from the perspective of a creative who overthinks and decomposes analyzes everything then walks the listener through the entire process. Enjoy. Or don’t. It’s a free country. ...
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Writing For (In)sanity is the brainchild of Chris Hendricks and Chris Greathouse, a glorified web based multimedia adventure focusing on a web comic as the core of the experience. Also discussed are our other hobbies such as video gaming, graphic novels and movies. Essentially, two cool guys talking about the creative process behind their stories and what they have been up to outside of that. Entertaining? Yes. Dangerous? Absolutely.
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Matt McGachy, the vocalist of extreme metal band Cryptopsy, interviews fellow metal musicians about their life & music while sharing a craft beer on his metal podcast Vox&Hops. Here’s your chance to sneak backstage to share a brew & discover exactly what your favourite rockstars are like behind their personas. Matt has been the front man of the legendary Death Metal Band Cryptopsy since 2007. With them, he has contributed to 2 full length albums, 2 EPs & toured all over the globe playing mas ...
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The nerdy side of life.
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It's an interview show where we talk to comics and nerd culture media creators about their passions, careers, and creative journies. What fuels creativity? What does creative genius look like up close? What inspires the art and artists that make it? We aim for interviews that crackle with creative energy and excitement. It's about the process, the craft, and the dreams behind the things we love.
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This podcast will be about everything from Sports comic books life. Music everything You will get more of me
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Listen to inspiring talks from the most creative people around Portland, Oregon! The Creative Portland podcast is brought to you by the all-volunteer team who run CreativeMornings/Portland.
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The Write Idea Workshop is a comedic podcast about the creative process. Comedian Ryan Andersons and the occassional cohost sit down and talk with writers, artists, comedians, actors and all manner of creative people to figure out what makes them tick, and have some laughs along the way
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Burst Your Bubble is a podcast that looks at racism, sexism, homophobia, and all of the other -isms and -phobias within our society through pop culture. From music and movies to comic books and games, hatred, bigotry, and ignorance seep into our everyday lives. What is important is to dissect it and discuss it, and not just accept it as something we cannot process or change. New episodes will be released the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
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Jesse Blaze Snider is the hero we need, bipartisan & scrutinizing. Like a nerd culture Arthur Fonzarelli, he will give you that perfect advice you need or jump some sharks to save the day himself. He’s a geek like you. A fan of the source material FIRST, who believes that geeks need to get their geek news from other geeks or it’s all bull$#!+. He’s a professional comic book writer whose credits include Marvel, DC, Image, Disney*Pixar, the Muppets & a lot more. He’s an English major, a music ...
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A podcast about college, college admissions, and comic relief. Kirk and Drew are college admissions experts and co-founders of AdmitHub.com. They take a new phone call each week in order to help students and parents with their concerns about the college admissions process. Kirk is a former college counselor and admissions officer at Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, and Bowdoin College. Drew is the author of How to Get into (Your) Harvard: and more college admissions advice.
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Step into the creative process of stand up comedy in Moonlighting with Sam Morril. Each week Sam brings in a panel of stand up comics to riff the new bits that they’re working on, sparking hilarious and honest conversation about personal topics and current events. They’re like your friends, only way funnier.
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Deep Dive Broadway takes you on an exclusive adventure inside the creation of your favorite Broadway shows. Join us on this deep dive as top Broadway talent, on stage and behind-the-curtain, share their personal 'making of' stories. Hosted by five-time Tony-winning Broadway Producer Dori Berinstein, Deep Dive Broadway is a celebration of the creative process!
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Adam Casey discusses the creative process with guests of all types, as well as passing along tips and tricks for those who set up at conventions, makers markets, craft fairs, etc. All of this is information you can file away for future reference.
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Jim Stovall was a journalism professor for nearly four decades. In this podcast he shares some of the stories that he has learned about writers, journalists, the writing process, and just about anything else that he finds interesting. You can sign up for his weekly newsletter at his website jprof.com. Jim's latest book is Heads and Tales: Caricatures and Stories about the Famous, the Infamous, and the Just Plain Interesting. That book is available on Amazon.com.
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The Spoonie Authors Podcast explores the life and stories of a different disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, hard of hearing, or mentally ill author each week. This podcast is brought to you by the Spoonie Authors Network, a collective dedicated to publishing and sharing the experiences of disabled authors.
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Everything society: from science and philosophy to politics and art. Cognitive scientists, philosophers, political scientists, anthropologists, and more sit down to make sense of the world.
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Podcast by PERSISTERS
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Hosts Isaac Butler, Ronald Young Jr., and June Thomas interview creative people about how they write, compose, paint, and more.
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Myth Makers is a podcast about storytelling and being a storyteller. Join Macroverse Founders and Writer/Director Dynamic Duo Eben Matthews + Adam Martin as they explore the process and power of story, invent the future of comics, dig deep on creative and production topics and get geeky as F about the pop culture world we live in! TM + © Macroverse MultiForm LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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Ep. 241 - Natalie Jayne Clark on how she got a book deal in a week
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1:03:27Natalie Jayne Clark is a neurodivergent writer and poet based in Perth, Scotland. The view as she writes is the ever-changing vista of trees and clouds lining the top of Kinnoull Hill. Her debut novel, a darkly funny sapphic crime tale called 'The Malt Whisky Murders', is out now and is nominated for best debut at Bloody Scotland 2025. It was great…
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Bad Guys Franchise: Perspective from a 10-Year-Old Fan of the BOOKS! (Plus, more FF, Superman & Jurassic World Box Office Drama!)
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1:08:40This week, the Coolest Geek Alive sits down with his youngest son, Grayson Wayne Snider, to interview him on the state of the "BAD GUYS" film franchise, which just released its second film, "The Bad Guys 2". Find out how well DreamWorks is doing bringing the beloved book series to life, according to the perspective of a REAL FAN who grew up reading…
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Drafting Notes - Do Judge a Book by its Cover - Why your cover matters
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21:58We all know the old saying "Don't judge a book by its cover" - but the trouble is, many people do! That's why trad publishers spend lots of money on designers for book covers! We discuss the difference a good and a bad cover can make, how self-published authors can make covers like the pros, and how to push back on trad publishers if the cover they…
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Drummer, vocalist, sculptor, and sculpture percussionist Megan March joins Andy to talk about the Street Eaters upcoming album, "Opaque," percussion as sculpting air, and the impact of capitalism on the arts. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art
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Coolest Pick - “Fist Fight” (2017) w/ Charlie Day, Ice Cube, Jillian Bell & Tracy Morgan!
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14:44Ice Cube & Charlie Day, what you've just helped to create is one of the most insanely fun & funny movies the Coolest Geek Alive has ever seen! At no point in your hysterical, fast-paced, Teacher's Lounge drama comedy were you even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having watched you…
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Ep. 240 - Catriona Silvey on time travel, rom coms and exploring different kinds of stories
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45:42Watch this episode as a full video interview on YouTube Catriona Silvey was born in Glasgow and grew up in Scotland and England. After collecting an unreasonable number of degrees from various universities in the UK and the US, she moved to Edinburgh where she lives with her husband and children. She is the author of Meet Me in Another Life (2021) …
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Gina Carano WINS: CELEBRATION! (Plus, MCU’s Broken Creative Process & Fantastic Four’s Bizarre Box Office Drop!)
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1:10:05Today on COOLEST GEEK ALIVE, we’re popping the champagne for Gina Carano, who just scored a massive out-of-court settlement with Disney after being wrongfully fired from The Mandalorian. A real victory for free speech in Hollywood! Then, we dive into X-Men ‘97 showrunner Beau DeMayo’s explosive Twitter thread on the ugly truth of Marvel Studios’ cr…
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Drafting Notes - Getting Feedback as a Writer
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22:24Watch as a full video episode on our YouTube channel Whether you are just starting our or are established, feedback can be invaluable for a writer. When should you seek feedback, and how can you find reliable people to provide feedback? And if you are giving feedback, what is useful and what isn't? We discuss it all on this week's Drafting Notes! D…
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In this Barrel-Aged Classic, comedian Tom Stewart joins Andy to talk about TV stars going back to standup, booking his own shows to practice, and his comedy fundraising work with Funny for Funds. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art
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What if Wonder Woman was crossed with She-Ra and Barbie to lead the Star Riders, a team of sparkling superheroines?
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46:58🎙️ Wonder Woman Meets She-Ra Meets Barbie?! Grab a box of Cinnamon Mini Buns from 1993, comb your long luxurious hair, and polish your gemstones—because today we’re traveling to the most glittery corner of the multiverse. Ep. 166 What if Wonder Woman Led the Star Riders? from Wonder Woman and the Star Riders (Mattel/DC Promotional Minicomics, 1993)…
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Coolest Classic - "Rustlers' Rhapsody" (SPOOF on Classic Westerns, Hugely Underrated!)
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16:36“Sometimes there’s a film… I won’t say a masterpiece, ‘cause what’s a masterpiece? But sometimes there’s a film. And I’m talkin’ about “Rustlers' Rhapsody” here. Sometimes there’s a film that, well, it’s the film for its time and place. It fits right in there. And that’s “Rustlers' Rhapsody”, for the incredible Tom Berenger & Classic Westerns! And …
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Ep. 239 - David Mamet on how boredom and solitude can make you a better writer
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51:57David Mamet is a Pulitzer Prize–winning American playwright, screenwriter, director, novelist, and essayist, born November 30, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois. He is renowned for his breakthrough in theater during the 1970s with works like American Buffalo and Sexual Perversity in Chicago, later earning the 1984 Pulitzer Prize for Glengarry Glen Ross. H…
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TOBIAS AESCHBACHER for IN THE END WE ALL DIE
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1:11:40Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club/ Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/…
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Jurassic LIE: Superman Wins, Fantastic Four Survives & Jurassic World…Flops?! (How They SPUN a Dino Dud into a Superhero Funeral!)
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54:51This week on Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider exposes the media’s wildest gaslighting campaign of the summer: the Jurassic World: Rebirth vs Superman vs Fantastic Four: First Steps box office narrative. Everyone’s saying Jurassic World: Rebirth “crushed” the superhero competition, but hold on a sec… Superman is beating it domestically! Fantas…
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Drafting Notes - How important are book launches for sales?
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17:08Watch as a full video episode on our YouTube channel On this week's Drafting Notes, inspired by the publication of Tariq's book, The Midnight King, we are talking book launches. How important are they? Do they make a difference to sales? And what happens for the author after the book has been launched? Drafting Notes is a new series of podcast epis…
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Jack Cooper of Modern Nature joins Andy to talk about the band's new album The Heat Wraps, Brexit's effect on the UK's local music scene, and the experience of listening to an album. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art
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"28 Years Later" & the "28 Later" Trilogy - Coolest Pick & Classics!
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14:18Alex Garland, what you've created is one of the most insanely awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has most recently seen! At no point in your tense, fast-paced, rooted zombie drama were you even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having watched your film. We award you all of the po…
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Ep. 238 - MK Hardy on writing as a pair for The Needfire
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1:02:58Watch this episode as a full video interview on YouTube MK Hardy is the pen name for two geeky women living and writing together in Scotland. Their debut Sapphic Gothic Horror, The Needfire, comes from Solaris in the UK in July 2025. They were mentees in the Pitch Wars 2020-21 programme, and mentors for Queery Fest 2022. They are organisers and fac…
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Fantastic Four vs. Superman: Who REALLY had the better WEEKEND BOX OFFICE?! (Plus, my "FF" review!)
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51:00COOLEST GEEK ALIVE dives deep into the media mind games surrounding the release of Superman and Fantastic Four — two tentpole films that opened neck-and-neck, but you’d never know it from the headlines. Why is the industry painting Superman like it underperformed and Fantastic Four like it triumphed? Why is the media rooting for Marvel’s hope over …
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Drafting Notes - Write What You Know: What Does It Really Mean?
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21:53It's one of the most common pieces of writing advice: Write what you know. But what does it really mean? Does it mean that if you're from a small village, you shouldn't write about people in big cities? If you're a man, you shouldn't write about women? We think it's a bit more nuanced than that, and that the phrase is often misunderstood. But what …
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Glitterfox co-founder Andrea Walker joins Andy to talk about their upcoming album Decoder, small-business scrappiness, using limits to spur creativity, and making money off your wedding! Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art
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What if the Fantastic Four returned without powers—and had to face Galactiac (an amalgam of Galactus & Brainiac)?
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1:02:43🎙️ Had a challenging week? Get ready for something fantastic. We’re going Amalgam, baby! This week, Marvel’s First Family meets DC’s death-defying adventurers in one of the boldest mash-ups of the Amalgam Age! Ep. 165 What if the Fantastic Four returned from their travels without powers—and had to face Galactiac? from Challengers of the Fantastic #…
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Coolest Pick - “The Comeback Trail” (High Concept Comedy GOLD w/ a star-studded cast!)
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17:20Tommy Lee Jones, Morgan Freeman & Robert De Niro, what you've just helped create is one of the most insanely awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has most recently seen! At no point in your clever, funny, high-concept dark comedy were you even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for havi…
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Ep. 237 - M.H. Ayinde on combining sci fi and fantasy in her novels
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51:20M. H. Ayinde was born in London’s East End. She is a runner, a lapsed martial artist, and a screen time enthusiast. She is the Sunday Times bestselling author of epic fantasy novel A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST (Orbit UK/Saga Press). Her short fiction has appeared in FIYAH Literary Magazine, F&SF, Fantasy Magazine, and elsewhere, and she was the 2021 winn…
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Superman Man of Steel by John Byrne!
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1:11:18Relive the 80's with Man of Steel from DC Comics and John Byrne. It's a big deal in the 80's and you should join us for the ride! We discuss the 1986 6 issue miniseries that started Superman all over again! What did we learn? Who lost their virginity? What would Producer Tony say about this! Find out and tell a friend! Send us a note about the show…
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$50 Million Psyop: Why Stephen Colbert was TOO USEFUL to CANCEL!
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50:04In this paradigm-shattering episode of Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider rips the mask off America’s favorite “fake news” jester to expose the deeper game behind Stephen Colbert’s long-running late-night act. With razor-sharp clarity and unapologetic fire, Jesse unpacks how Colbert’s rise—from Comedy Central’s satire king to CBS’s corporate cl…
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34 | How do infants process information?
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1:29:49How do infants treat information they come across? I sit down with Velisar Manea to chat about how the infant mind develops, the types of biases evolution might have built in, and how they manage to be so adaptive. We also chat a good bit of theory, particularly about whether we need to attribute mental states to others or whether statistical predi…
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Ep. 236 - Intisar Khanani on telling diverse stories in fantasy
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58:09Intisar Khanani is an award‑nominated American fantasy author and former public‑health consultant. Born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, she spent her childhood moving around—living in five U.S. states and time in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia—before settling in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband and two daughters. Her writing career began with the self‑published …
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Drummer Angie Boylan joins Andy to talk about Freezing Cold's upcoming album "Treasure Pool", how creativity can be compulsive, and the shows they grew up on. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art
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Jerry Bruckheimer, what you've just helped to create is one of the most awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has most recently seen! At no point in your fun, heartfelt, pedal-to-metal Formula One racing film were you close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having watched your film. We aw…
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James Gunn Superman Movie Review! Should it be HumanMan?
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1:13:43Andy and Mike both watched the new Superman movie and had a lot to discuss! We sit down and chat about what we liked, what we thought could be better, and who is the best Lois Lane. All this and more! Send us a note about the show and we will read it on the air! Special shout outs to you and yours! Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisis…
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Ep. 235 - J.R. Dawson on retelling myths and legends
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55:11J.R. Dawson's debut, The First Bright Thing, is a Golden Crown award winner. Her shorter works are in places such as F&SF, The Year’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy 2018, and Lightspeed. Dawson lives on Dakota land in Minnesota with a loving spouse and three dogs. She is a professor at Drexel University's MFA program. Her second novel, The Lighth…
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Hope...with an Asterisk (Superman, Revisionism and the Fragile Fire of Belief!)
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1:12:34In this raw and revealing episode of Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse wrestles with the complicated feelings stirred by the new Superman film, a movie that dares to rekindle hope while quietly rewriting the very myth it claims to honor. With brutal honesty and reverent fire, Jesse explores what it means to see a good man in a broken world, how easily our …
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Ep. 234 - Carlo Lucarelli on drawing inspiration from history for his crime novels
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48:25Carlo Lucarelli is an acclaimed Italian crime writer, journalist, screenwriter, and television presenter. He is best known for his detective novels, including the De Luca Trilogy and the Inspector Grazia Negro series, which have been widely translated and adapted for screen. Alongside his fiction, Lucarelli has hosted popular true crime TV shows in…
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On this week's Barrel-Aged Classic, Richard Kelly joins Andy to discuss what it takes to write and kick start your own tabletop RPG, different styles of running games, and how to explain "What the heck is role-playing games anyway" Intro Music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art
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What If Superman and Silver Surfer Tangled with Impossible Man and Mr. Mxyzptlk?
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48:56🎙️They don't want to destroy the universe—they want to annoy it into submission! It's comics' most chaotic crossover as the pink-hatted pest and the green chaos goblin take center stage! Ep. 164 What If Superman and Silver Surfer Tangled with Impossible Man and Mr. Mxyzptlk? from Silver Surfer / Superman #1 (Marvel & DC, 1997) Find us at https://li…
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Coolest Pick - “Jurassic World: Rebirth” (2025)
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10:41Gareth Edwards, what you've just helped to create is one of the most insanely awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has most recently seen! At no point in your satisfying, well-paced, dinosaur-orgy horror/action film were you even close to anything that could be considered boring (except for at the end). Every listener of this podcast will be bette…
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Ep. 233 - Laura Shepherd Robinson on moving from politics to page-turners
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1:00:40Laura Shepherd-Robinson is the award-winning, Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of four historical novels. Her books have been featured on BBC 2’s Between the Covers and Radio 4’s Front Row and Open Book. Her fourth novel, The Art of a Lie, is out now. We had great fun chatting with Laura and hearing how she decided to move from working…
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MARY SHYNE for YOU AND ME ON REPEAT
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1:20:21Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club/ Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/…
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Superman vs. the Media Machine (Why They Need the New Superman to Fail)
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1:05:02In this episode of Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider pulls back the curtain on the real reason entertainment media is quietly undermining James Gunn’s upcoming Superman reboot. Why? Because it represents everything Hollywood’s elite fears: a moral, hopeful, good Superman that actually gives the audience what it’s been asking for. Zaslav’s move…
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Page One Extra - 5 Books That Influenced Sarah Pinborough with We Live Here Now
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40:59Watch this episode as a full video episode on our YouTube channel! Sarah Pinborough is a New York Times bestselling and Sunday Times Number one and Internationally bestselling author who is published in over 25 territories worldwide. Having published more than 25 novels across various genres, her recent books include Behind Her Eyes and Insomnia, b…
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In this Barrel-Aged Classic, singer/songwriter Katie Dobbins joins Andy to talk about her songwriting method, her podcast "Let the Music Set You Free," and the existential horror of not being able to see the crowd. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art
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Superman Pre-Movie Review! Mike’s Auto Problems! Keemo Rules! And a Superman Quiz!
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55:26In this episode, we chat about the upcoming James Gunn move, Superman. What do we think from the trailers? Will it be a better Superman? Who has his fingers in everything in Metropolis? Plus, Mike describes the current crisis of adult auto problems! Oh, the humanity. Andy talks about his wedding anniversary and the art of Keemo. Keemogallery.com fo…
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Coolest Pick - “Wayne” TV Series (2019's LONE Season!)
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14:37Shawn Simmons, what you've just created is one of the most insanely awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has ever seen! At no point in your fun, cute, romantic dark comedy series were you even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having watched the SOLE season of your fucking fabulous…
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Ep. 232 - Amelia Blackwell on bringing Jane Austen to the Modern Day
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55:22Amelia Blackwell has a master’s degree in Creative Writing, a corn snake called Colin, and a deep love of the works of Jane Austen. Although the Boleyns appear in her family tree, it’s through marriage, not blood, which is probably just as well. Georgiana Darcy’s most persistent suitor in her novel A Crime Through Time, Baron John de Halighwell, ta…
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Andor & Rogue One: The Only Truly Great Disney Star Wars - A "Coolest Pick" Special Edition
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57:33In a galaxy oversaturated with half-baked sequels, empty nostalgia, and corporate fan fiction, Rogue One and Andor stand alone. Today on Coolest Geek Alive, Jesse Blaze Snider throws down the lightsaber of truth and celebrates the only great Star Wars storytelling to come out of Disney’s era. Born from a single sentence in the A New Hope crawl, Rog…
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Ep. 231 - Jonathan Lee on what editing taught him about writing
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1:00:58Novelist and TV showrunner Jonathan Lee is the author of four novels, including High Dive and The Great Mistake. He is creator, executive producer & lead writer of the BBC/ Netflix drama series “The Bombing of Pan Am 103”. Other TV projects include originating and executive producing the documentary series “Who Killed Jill Dando?” (Netflix, 2023), …
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Writer Tim Kirk returns to talk about his upcoming book, "All His Damned Mother's Sons", bands changing members, and being just famous enough. Check out his newest book here and use the code "Inebriart" to save 20% on your purchase. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.By Inebri-Art
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What if Supergirl was dead and able to be amongst other dead people like Joan of Arc and Abraham Lincoln? from DC Comics Adventure Comics #383
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55:26We are traveling to Earth-383, a so-called Negative Earth first featured in Adventure Comics #383 (1969), where Supergirl seemingly perishes in an explosion and attends her own funeral—joined by the spirits of Abraham Lincoln, Joan of Arc, and other ghostly figures! This Bronze Age tale was recently revisited in Back Issue #159 as part of a 40th an…
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Coolest Pick - “The Wild Robot” Award-Winning 2024 Animated Feature
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20:52Chris Sanders, what you've just created is one of the most insanely awesome things the Coolest Geek Alive has most recently seen! At no point in your fun, heartfelt, meaningful animated film were you even close to anything that could be considered boring. Every listener of this podcast will be better for having watched your film. We award you all o…
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