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Starfleet Academy Ep 8 Review Mar 02, 2026

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Hey kids, you just suffered a major dose of Trauma in many ways. Let's all put on...a play?
And great news Tilly from Discovery, who has no professional experience in dealing with Trauma is here to help !

E Motion Sickness Love Boat Review Season 1 Ep 1 Mar 01, 2026

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Welcome back to Word Balloon , and welcome aboard for another episode of E-Motion Sickness: A Love Boat Re-Watch. We’re starting right at the beginning with Season One, Episode One . The launch point for the whole Love Boat phenomenon: sunny escapism, rotating celebrity passengers, and just enough heartfelt romance to keep you watching even when the plot gets gloriously ridiculous.
This first voyage brings a fun trio of guest stars: Jimmie Walker, Bonnie Franklin, and Suzanne Somers. Three very different flavors of late-70s pop culture all sharing the same floating matchmaking machine. And joining us as our featured passenger is Margaret Larkin from The Radio Girl Podcast, bringing sharp cultural context and great instincts for what’s working, what’s cheesy, and what still plays today.
We’re digging into the episode’s storylines, the early-season vibe before everything locks into the familiar formula, and why this show became the ultimate “drop your brain at the gangplank” comfort TV. So grab your ticket, step onto the deck, and let’s set sail

A Quality Hang With Tom Brevoort Feb 28, 2026

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Filip Sablik Revs Up Ignition Press Feb 27, 2026

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Publisher Filip Sablik joins me to discuss the IP line ad their choices for genre fiction.

Marv Wolfman LIVE Feb 26, 2026

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From 2017 In this special live recording from Salt Lake Comic Con’s FanX, legendary comic-book writer Marv Wolfman sits down with me for an expansive conversation spanning his remarkable career. Marv delves into his defining work on The New Teen Titans, the game-changing Crisis on Infinite Earths, his contributions to Blade and Tomb of Dracula, and more , all with the energy of a live audience fueling the discussion. Whether you’re a longtime fan of his storytelling or just discovering his impact on comics, this episode offers insight, history, and plenty of passion from one of the medium’s true icons.

Grindhouse Movies And Comics With Michael Stradford Feb 24, 2026

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We’re getting down and dirty in the sticky-floored, neon-lit world of grindhouse cinema with filmmaker and storyteller Michael Stradford. Michael and I dive headfirst into the raw, unapologetic energy that made grindhouse legendary. The regional theaters, the four-wallers, the double features that mixed western gun smoke with kung-fu fury and hard-hitting blaxploitation attitude.
We talk about what made those movies work, why they still matter, and how that anything-goes spirit shaped generations of creators who grew up on outlaw cinema.
Michael also shares his Top 5 essential grindhouse picks, spanning dusty revenge westerns, street-level blaxploitation classics, and bone-crunching martial arts imports that defined the late-night experience. These aren’t polite film-school choices. These are gut-punch, crowd-pleasing, projector-burned favorites. And we tease something big: Michael’s upcoming grindhouse-inspired graphic novel, set to drop later this year. It channels that same no-rules aesthetic , bold characters, heightened action, and a story that feels like it could’ve played between trailers for switchblade revenge flicks and dubbed karate epics.

Starfleet Academy ep 7 Review Feb 23, 2026

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Ninja Kaiju With Franco and Scoot Feb 22, 2026

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Franco and Scoot present Ninja Kaiju from papercutz. 2 Mad scientists are battling for secret formula that turns an unspespecting nmild mafnered Ninja into a raging giant monster. Hilarity ensues.

2007 Dwayne McDuffie Feb 21, 2026

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From 007. Today we dive into one of the true pillars of modern comics and animation , Dwayne McDuffie, the co-founder of Milestone Media and creative force behind Static Shock, Damage Control, and countless Justice League stories.
In this episode we sit down with Dwayne to unpack his journey from groundbreaking comic book writer to influential TV producer, his passion for superhero storytelling, and how his work reshaped representation on the page and screen. We get into his creative process, the behind-the-scenes of the Justice League animated universe, his time bringing Static Shock to life, and why his approach to heroes ( both in comics and cartoons ) was never just about punches and capes, but about heart, diversity, and storytelling that matters.

100 FAQ Making Comics With The Bonds Feb 20, 2026

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Shelly Bond and Philip Bond join me to talk about their new Kickstarter project, 100 FAQs on Making Comics, a straight-shooting, experience-driven guide for anyone serious about breaking in or leveling up in the comics industry.
Shelly brings decades of hands-on experience editing creator-owned books as well as shaping landmark work at Vertigo and IDW, giving her a front-row seat to what actually makes comics succeed creatively and commercially. Philip complements that insight with sharp storytelling instincts and his signature humorous illustrations that make the lessons land without feeling like homework. Together, they’re tackling the real questions creators ask about craft, pitching, collaboration, deadlines, and navigating the business, turning hard-earned industry wisdom into an accessible, entertaining playbook for the next generation of comics makers.
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