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Let us know what you thinkIn this episode of 'I Am A Nerd,' the host is joined by a recurring guest, Moose, as they delve into multiple geeky topics. The conversation begins with nostalgic recollections of previous podcasts and recent tech challenges. They reminisce about Moose's trip to Japan, discussing Read More

This episode was originally released in September 2023, as Ep. 401 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 Read More

This episode was originally released in May 2024, as Ep. 427 Sanford Greene joins the show to talk about his new Marvel comic: Doom #1, a passion project and love letter to Marvel's top super villain and monarch. Sanford also talks about the comic scene in the Carolinas, his early career, finding Read More

Rapper, producer, and comic writer: Esoteric (of 7LES & Czarface) is on the show to talk about all things comic books and hip-hop. Eso breaks down the origin of Czarface and the group’s comic book influences, his writing/ creative process, fatherhood, working with LaMour Supreme, MF DOOM and Ghostface, meeting Read More

Hosts Adam, Paul, and Jerry welcome Carlos de Leon of Monte de Leon Cigars for a Veterans Day episode focused on veteran-owned and veteran-supporting brands. The show features cigar talk and pairings with 10th Mountain Rye, a look at veteran-run beard products, and stories from Carlos about building his traveling Read More

Send us a textWe celebrate the Wine and Dine Half-Marathon with real talk on costumes, pace, and pre-dawn buses, then pivot to Disney’s holiday season to weigh Very Merry Christmas Party against Jollywood Nights. Costs, crowds, transport, and value drive the choices we make and the plans we recommend.• Wine Read More

DSTLRY founders and Comixology pioneers, David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, are on the show to talk about their new digital comics platform: Neon Ichiban, and what comic fans can expect from the digital storefront and their patent-pending feature: Neon Ichiban Remarques. David and Chip also settle the digital collectibles vs Read More

Stephanie Williams (Nubia: Queen of the Amazons, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Spider-Verse Unlimited) joins the show to talk about how she went from working in biomedical science, to being Twitter famous, to landing a job at Marvel and DC as a professional comic writer. We also discuss internet fame, Read More

Two short interviews in one episode, both recorded at New York Comic Con:First up, is a conversation with Aub Driver (Head of Marketing, IDW Publishing) and Gregg Katzman (Sr. Publicity Manager, IDW Publishing) about the state of IDW, what goes into marketing comics, the creative teams on the publisher, and Read More

Send us a textEver wondered how to group travel to Disney and still have fun? We break down the real-world playbook from a weekend with a large group- 9 adults twelve kids, and zero meltdowns we couldn’t fix with snacks, shade, and smart timing.We start with park news—our take on Read More

LIVE FROM NEW YORK COMIC CON: Four of the best comic podcasts come together to record a live show! Join the hosts of The Short Box Podcast, Comic Book Couples Counseling, The Oblivion Bar, and Off Panel for a fun crossover episode celebrating our dirty comic secrets, podcast tips & Read More

Let us know what you thinkIn this episode, Schuby returns to dive deep into the Marvel Zombies animated series, sharing the excitement and breakdown of the episodes. We discuss our favorite moments, the emotional weight of character deaths, and the intricacies of how Marvel interweaves its storyline. 

You're listening to Bourbon Beards and Belvederes — part two with Tanya and John Aldi of The Beard Apothecary. In this episode the hosts and guests dive into the trial-and-error behind creating oils, balms, and a hypoallergenic tattoo balm, explain ingredient choices, and share grooming routines that keep beards healthy Read More

Adam, Paul, and Jerry sit down with John and Tanya of Beard Apothecary to trace the brand's origins, product development, and high-quality ingredients behind their beard oils, whipped butter, washes, and upcoming tattoo balm. The relaxed episode mixes thoughtful product impressions with whiskey and cigar pairings, community stories, and lively Read More

This episode was originally released on Patreon last month, but now everyone gets to hear it!This episode (S.F.P. Ep. 33 for those keeping count) was recorded just a few hours before Drew left for Denver! We were inspired by a recent fan mail to get one more recording done before Read More

Let us know what you thinkSpecial guest Schuby joins us as we dissect the much-anticipated DC KO series, including its potential outcomes and implications, and the intriguing Batman spinoff.

We're so back. Thanks for listening to our first episode back with a new name, Parkside Breaks. For our first episode we introduce our guest, Emily Dostie from Glass Slipper Concierge. We follow along with her as she reviews her trip to Disneyland. We break down why the West Coast Read More

Professional comic book enthusiast and talk show host, Coy Jandreau, joins the Short Box to talk about working on shows like DC Studios Showcase, and hosting the DC High Volume: Batman podcast. Coy also reveals that he reads about 70 comic books a week! Which prompts a deep dive into Read More

Jacob of Bain Blends joins Bourbon, Beards, and Belvederes to discuss small-batch grooming: liquid butter, beard oils, a handcrafted lard soap, and natural deodorant. He shares product development, ingredient choices, community feedback, and sample kit plans. The episode covers real customer results with salves, collaborations (including Limb Loss Boss), upcoming Read More

This episode was originally released in April 2022, as Ep. 356Jordan Blanco is the creator of the ultimate social network for comic book fans: League of Comic Geeks. The platform helps collectors discover and discuss comics, organize their collections, and more. Jordan talks with me about the origin of the Read More