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July 18, 2023

#109 An Interview With Stephanie Phillips

Sean interviews comics writer Stephanie Phillips. They discuss her journey from being a faculty in higher ed to making the transition to comics, her love for hockey, and what historical fiction she recommends.

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June 24, 2023

BONUS EPISODE - Outsider Comics With Wing Mui

Sean interviews Wing Mui, co-owner of Outsider Comics, a local comic shop that is a trans and queer worker-owned store in Seattle, Washington.

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June 20, 2023

#105 An Interview With Scott Snyder

Sean interviews comics writer Scott Snyder, who is known for his work on Batman, Swamp Thing, Nocterra, Barnstormers, and more.

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April 18, 2023

#96 "Batman Incorporated" With Ed Brisson And John Timms

Writer Ed Brisson and artist John Timms join Sean in discussing their current work with DC Comics, Batman, Incorporated. They discuss the work that went into creating the Batman-inspired crime-fighting team, how Grey Wolf was an original character that became …

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March 14, 2023

#91 Superheroes and Social Media With Jon-Stephen Stansel

Social media director Jon-Stephen Stansel joins Sean to discuss the “behind the scenes” with superhero social media accounts. They discuss the mindset and strategies of superhero accounts, why a company may want to have a character-specific account, and how they …

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Feb. 28, 2023

#89 Comics Code Authority With David Hajdu

Cultural historian and professor David Hajdu joins Sean in discussing the history of the Comics Code Authority. They discuss how the organization was formed, what were some of the first rules that were included from the Comics Code Authority, why …

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Jan. 31, 2023

#85 Jewish Representation In Comics With Sasha Kaplan

Comic book historian, pop culture commentator, and Comic Watch contributor Sasha Kaplan joins Sean in discussing Jewish representation in comics. They touch on the current issues, great and not-so-great examples of Jewish representation, and how this also translates on the …

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Jan. 17, 2023

#83 ThoughtScape Comics With Matt Mair Lowery

Comics creator Matt Mair Lowery joins Sean to discuss his current Kickstarter-funded comics project, ThoughtScape Comics. They discuss the making of the anthology series, why an anthology is instead of a single story, and the series’ commentary on the current …

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Jan. 3, 2023

#81 Your Friendly Nerdy Neighborhood With Lauren Smith

Podcaster and comics nerd Lauren Smith joins Sean in talking about the online community that she has formed, “Your Friendly Nerdy Neighborhood.” They discuss how the online community got started, what makes it different, and what the future holds for …

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Dec. 13, 2022

#78 Darkwing Duck With Amanda Deibert

Television and comic book writer Amanda Deibert joins Sean in discussing her upcoming work on the Dynamite Comics series, “Darkwing Duck”. They discuss their love for the iconic character, the exciting opportunities Amanda has for the “Terror That Flaps In …

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Dec. 6, 2022

#77 Marvel Universe Online Project With Michael Davenport

Lead writer and creative director Mike “Marvel Mike” Davenport join Sean in talking about the Marvel Universe Online Project. They discuss the origins of the project, what makes it so unique and exciting for game players, and all the cool …

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Nov. 15, 2022

#74 Black Panther Wakanda Forever Review With Karama ”TheBlerdGurl” H…

Journalist and content creator Karama Horne, also known as “TheBlerdGurl,” joins Sean in reviewing the latest Marvel Studios film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. They discuss the emotional impact of the movie in regards to pain, loss, and grief; if Namor …

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Nov. 8, 2022

#73 Comic Watch With Editor-In-Chief Matt Meyer

Editor-In-Chief Matt Meyer joins Sean in talking about the comics news site, Comic Watch. They discuss what the organization is about, fascinating insights about the comics industry, and what makes Comic Watch unique from other comic book news sites. They …

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Nov. 1, 2022

#72 ”Nottingham Volume 2: A King’s Ransom” With David Hazan

David Hazan, author of Mad Cave Studios’ “Nottingham”, joins the show to talk about volume 2 of his popular hit series. The sequel volume continues to tell the story of the legendary characters of the Sheriff of Nottingham, Robin Hood, …

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Oct. 11, 2022

#70 Making Cosplay Props With Greg ”PropWay” Enriquez

When you think about comics and conventions, there are many things that undoubtedly pop up in your mind, but probably one of the most popular subcultures in the world of comics is cosplay. Popular cosplay YouTuber and TikToker Greg “PropWay” …

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