Award-winning author, and Editor-in-Chief of The Beat, Heidi MacDonald, joins Badr for Ep. 410 to talk about her 40 yr career in comics, how comics journalism has evolved throughout the years, her time as an editor for Disney and DC, and the state of the comic industry today and what Read More
This episode may contain spoilers. Please read the book before listening.Being a succubus is a secret Avirin Ellis intends to keep hidden, especially from her co-workers. But when her office rival shows up to her door for her app-ordered feeding, she doesn’t turn him away and now he knows what Read More
Blythe Brumleve (Everything is Logistics) & Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar) join Badr for Ep. 409 for a SPOILER-filled review of The Marvels movie. The trio also revisit the topic of the current state of the MCU, its Phase 5 lineup, the Young Avengers, and still find time to spotlight a new Read More
Regie Simmons (Regie Collects) joins us for Ep. 408, and helps us address some of the startling revelations from Variety's MCU article, and DC's plans to avoid superhero fatigue, and how compact comics may be the key to attracting new readers. Check the timestamps below for the topics, and watch Read More
Here's a preview of a recent Patreon exclusive episode, recorded right after Day 2 of NYCC. Drew and Badr hopped on the mics to recap the highlights of the trip and their favorite moments so farHear the full thing (here), along with a ton of other bonus episodes and Patreon Read More
Acclaimed horror author and comic writer, Joe Hill, joins the show for Ep. 407 to talk about his favorite horror comics and scary movies, the making of Locke & Key, his encounters with the supernatural, the future of Hill House Comics, and settles the Marvel vs DC debate once and Read More
Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar) joins Badr for Ep. 406 to recap this year's New York Comic Con event in full. The two trade stories and highlight the best moments from the weekend, and give their best advice on how you can prepare for next year's event. Watch the video Read More
This episode may contain spoilers. Please read the book before listening.A wagging tail and sharp claws were not exactly what Tegan pictured when she thought about the man of her dreams, but when a handsome Wolven named Atlas, stops to help her clean up a wedding cake mishap, she cannot Read More
Recorded live from New York Comic Con 2023! Podcasting has never been more popular, and it especially reigns supreme in the world of comics. In this panel, hear from the hosts of some of the BEST comic podcasts in the industry (The Oblivion Bar, Comic Book Couples Counseling, and Rex Read More
Kyle Willis (Cowabunga Comics & Collectibles) joins Badr for Ep. 404 to talk about his first creator-owned comic (The Adventures of Wyatt and Pouches), online arguments with Rob Liefeld, and what it takes to run a comic shop in the digital age of retail. Attending NYCC this year? Catch our Read More
Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar podcast) joins us for Ep. 403 to talk about our upcoming New York Comic Con panel, how to prepare for NYCC as a first-time goer, and helps us recap some recent comic news and headlines. Ben also calls in and shares a spicy top-three comic Read More
This episode may contain spoilers. Please read the book before listening. This month we explore the Underworld and the three Kings who rule it. And at the center of it all is, Lourdes Rivera, a witch with a great power waiting to be unleashed. But someone is after her. To Read More
One of the best comic creators working in the industry today, Daniel Warren Johnson (How To Do A Powerbomb, Murder Falcon, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) joins us for episode #402 to talk about his artistic influences, favorite manga, behind-the-scenes stories, and gives us a preview into his new Skybound / Read More
Brian Wiedman, a Comic Book Consignment Director at Heritage Auctions, joins the show for episode #401, to talk about the busy life of a comic auctioneer, setting a world record for the highest Batman comic ever sold, and gives a tour of some of the rare comics and original artwork Read More
Welcome to an epic celebration, 11 yrs in the making, Short Box Nation. We finally made it to the 400 Club! In this episode, we review the best comics to ever reach 400 issues, discuss one of the weirdest X-Men stories possibly ever written, take a trip down memory lane with Read More
As we put the finishing touches on the 400th episode (dropping next week!), here's a special episode, unlocked from our Patreon, to hold you over: Three interviews recorded live from Collective Con 2023, featuring Amy Jo Johnson (the OG Pink Ranger!), Francois Petit (Mortal Kombat), and John Rhys-Davies (Indiana Jones, Read More
Warning: This episode dives into controversial aspects of the romance genre, and contains topics of domestic violence and abuse. Please listen with caution. Today, we won't be reviewing It Ends With Us as a romance novel because we don’t believe there is anything romantic about domestic violence and abuse. Instead, Read More
Argentina-born comic artist Juan Gedeon joins Badr to talk about the comic scene back home, the letter column that landed him a job at Marvel, creating The Jurassic League with Daniel Warren Johnson, dealing with critics (and dinophiles?!), and explains why Venom is his favorite character to draw (purchase stickers Read More
Badr joined Al Letson (Reveal, State of the Re:Union, DC Comics) live on the radio to talk all things comics and superheroes. This interview was originally broadcasted on First Coast Connect on August 1st. Listen to the full show hereANNOUNCEMENTS: Leave us a voice message for the 400th episode (here), and Read More