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250 - Underground Competitive Eating Sep 06, 2009

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Around Comics reaches 250 episodes of "Nothing better to do on Friday nights". Join Chris, Tom, Sal and special guest Josh Elder for in-depth discussions on Underground Competitive Eating, Comics Wrist, The Golden Age of Role Playing and Ninja Turtles. Voice Mail dominates the second half of the show and concludes with talk about getting comics into schools and how Wood lost 40 lbs. by removing his bling.
Featured Music by The Temptations

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249 - Comics Intervention Aug 30, 2009

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Tim Seeley and Rick Hanson join Chris and Tom for a revealing episode of Around Comics. Rick has a problem with continuity, Chris is a hoarder, Tom is getting married and Tim can't use a computer. Mixed in with the comic book intervention are reviews of Guardians of the Galaxy, Killer of Demons, HULK and Batman/Superman.
Tim has a lot of work coming up including more Hack/Slash and a run on Wildcats. There's more talk about the Hack/Slash movie, Windy City Comicon, blogs, Shazam and why monkeys sell more comics.
Featured music by Pixies

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248 - What's a Frisket? Aug 23, 2009

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Tony Akins and Paul Mounts join Chris and Tom for an edutaining episode of comics history, comics process and amazing stories. Paul Mounts has been working as a colorist in comics since before digital coloring began. What was it like making the transition from traditional coloring to computer? What book has he worked on almost as long as Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. And what the heck is Frisket? Tony Akins has some great stories of working with Paul in the early year's of Chicago's booming indie scene, and both creators talk about what it's like working with some of their comic book idols.
Featured Music by Catherine Wheel

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Justice League International: Vol. 1 Aug 21, 2009

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BWAHAHAHA. We take a trip back to the mid 80s for this first edition of the landmark Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire run on Justice League. Chris and Tom (and special call in Mike O.D.) discuss the fun and funny moments of Justice League International Vol. 1.
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247 - The Master Plan Revealed! Aug 16, 2009

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Around Comics welcomes Elliot Serrano, the head guy at Geek To Me, and the writer of Ash Saves Obama! Dave Mathis is here as well to talk about the awesomeness that is Iron Man. Listen in for top picks including Frankenstein's Womb, Light Brigade, War Machine and more! Listener e-mails get us talking about what to do on a trip to Chicago and what novels have made for good comics adaptions. Chris's master plan for stalking creators is revealed as we announce more guests for The Windy City ComiCon.
Check our Ash Saves Obama this Wednesday, and read more of Elliot's ramblings at http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/geek-to-me/
Featured music by: The Afghan Whigs

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246 - The Last Days of Brett Favre Aug 08, 2009

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Comics talk galore in this episode. Join Chris and Tom as they welcome John Siuntres and Kyle Bice for discussions about The Last Days of Animal Man, Fear Agent, Detective Comics, New Avengers, Rasl, Wednesday Comics, JSA, Punisher, Fantastic Four, Horror Comics, The Hero Initiative and much more!
Featured Music by Luscious Jackson

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245 - The Dandy Boys Aug 02, 2009

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Tom is back from his many travels, and he joins Chris and John for an episode that's jam packed with comics culture discussion. Wizard Wor... er Chicago Comic Con is almost here and we go over the list of guests we're excited to see. San Diego is now in the rear view mirror and this year's Eisner Awards are in the books as well. The panel discusses some of the big announcements and big winners. Listener voice-mails from 3 different countries and Tom's take on Astonishing X-Men.
Featured Music by The Flaming Lips

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244 - Podcast Party Jul 26, 2009

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Around Comics welcomes John Siuntres, Chris Marshall, Mike Norton, Stevie D, Ron Richards and Eric Houston, the author of the Comic Book Podcast Companion.
Featured Music by Elvis Costello

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243 - Blackest Night Jul 18, 2009

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An All-Star panel of comics podcasters assemble to discuss the first issue of the the year's most anticipated event. Join Chris and Sal as they welcome Collected Comics Library's Chris Marshall and The Comic Book Queers Stevie D. for an in-depth conversation of DC's Blackest Night. The episode rounds out with e-mail from China, voice mails from Fester and Ted from Indiana and a look at The Punisher, 20th Century Boys and Geek Speed Dating.
Featured Music by Beck

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242 - Spreading Rumors Jul 13, 2009

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Join Chris, Mike Norton, John Siuntres and Chris Burnham for another week of comics and comics culture conversation. Go Nagai's Getter Robo, The Best of Somin & Kirby, why Kirby is The King, Jeremy Haun, Paul Cornell, Animal Man and much more. We clear out the voice-mail box and hear from listeners and fellow podcasters who have a variety of questions and comments about comics and the comics industry.
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