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Word Balloon Comics Podcast
1 on 1 interview show featuring the creative minds behind Comics TV Film Novels & Animation. Hosted by Chicago Pop Culture expert, John Siuntres
Episodes
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Speed Racer and SCOOP with Richard Ashley Hamilton
We kick off with a look under the hood of Speed Racer: Tales from the Road, Richard’s recent one-shot that brings new energy and heart to the iconic franchise…
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UPDATED Wilder Accusations and Boxing Talk With Bill Dettloff
EDIT- I have included my response to Fmr Heavyweight Champion Deyontay Wilder's Firey UK Interview on the Talk Sport Boxing Podcast, and his delusional…
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Blood, Biplanes, and Barbarian Mayhem Garth Ennis Unfiltered
Garth Ennis has never been interested in playing it safe, and this conversation is a perfect snapshot of why his work still cuts deeper than just about anyone…
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Sex Criminals Q and A Fraction and Zdarsky
Recorded live at Cincy Comic Con in September 2014, this panel captures Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky at the height of their breakout Image Comics hit Sex…
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Dapper Detectives and Superheroes: Jim McCann
Today on Word Balloon, I’m joined by Jim McCann, a creator whose career spans stylish indie storytelling and major superhero runs, and he’s back with something…
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From the Final Frontier to Baker Street
Today on Word Balloon, I’m joined by two writers who know their way around both classic deduction and deep-cut science fiction as we talk about the Kickstarter…
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Mark Waid Superman/Spider-Man Preview Flash JLU Superboy and more.
Mark Waid is back to preview his Superman Spiderman crossover. We talk about Mister Terrific's time dislaced team in Justice League Unlimited with a Tim Drake…
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The Boers Era Laughing on Chicago Radio Pt 1
For years, Word Balloon has celebrated comics, pop culture, and the creative voices that shape them. Now, I want to turn the spotlight home, to Chicago radio…
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E Motion Ep 2 The Crew Is Set
Welcome back to E-Motion Sickness, the Love Boat rewatch podcast where we chart the smooth seas, the rough waters, and the truly baffling creative decisions…
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The IDW Twilight Zone Editors roundtable
The IDW Editors of The Twilight Zone Ellen Boener and Nic Nino talk to me about the new series. It's a great collection of one and done stories that honor the…
Word Balloon Comics PodcastE Motion Ep 1 Bad Love Boat Pilots
All aboard for a brand-new podcast that dives headfirst into smooth seas, wild guest stars, and peak pop-culture chaos. E-Motion Sickness: A Love Boat Re-Watch…
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Starfleet Academy Ep 3 Review
Today we’re breaking down Starfleet Academy, Episode 3, the episode that really tells us what kind of show this wants to be. The training wheels are off, the…
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Lloyd Kaufman Of Troma Films
Today on Word Balloon, we’re joined by one of the true originals of independent cinema, Lloyd Kaufman, the co-founder and driving force behind Troma…
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Eoin McAuley Frank Miller Interview
Taking a short break with ny voice and letting my colaborator and friend Eoin, host this edition of Word Balloon with an episode of his podcast Creator In…
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Jeremy Haun Unveils The Beauty
Jeremy Haun joins Word Balloon for a timely, wide-ranging conversation about creator ownership, publishing independence, and the moment The Beauty is having…
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Genre Splicing The Van Jensen Experience
Van Jensen joins Word Balloon for a wide-ranging conversation about genre, adaptation, and why the best stories don’t play it safe. We dig into God Fall, Van’s…
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Life After The Apocalypse Charlie Adlard
Today on the show, I’m joined by one of the most influential visual storytellers in modern comics, Charlie Adlard. Best known as the co-architect of The…
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Starfleet Academy Eps 1 and 2 Reviews
School is in sessio with new characters and old Disco folk. What did our crew members think?
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Brad Meltzer The Viper and Spider-Man Superman
Brad Meltzer is back talking comics and his amazing novels. You ever hold a book in your hand and feel like the world just flipped on its axis? That’s what…
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THE KING’S SPEECH PT. 2 with Tom King
Today we’re dialing it up with one of the most provocative, inventive voices in comics: Tom King. We’re breaking down all the big news around Tom’s upcoming DC…
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Tom King The King's Speech Part 1
It's a new King's speech with writer Tom King We open with breaking ground on the big screen. Tom King talks about the upcoming Supergirl movie and how his…
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Holy 60th Anniversary Batman !
This special episode commemorates the 60th anniversary of the groundbreaking ABC television series Batman, the pop-culture lightning bolt that turned comic…
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Darwyn Cooke's The Hunter Book Club review
Word Balloon Book Club brings together John Siuntres, Patreon supporters, and members of Brian Michael Bendis’s Discord for an in-depth, no-nonsense discussion…
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Previewing E-Motion Sickness: A Love Boat Re-Watch Podcast
set sail with its maiden voyage, and we’re not easing into calm waters. In this debut episode, John Siuntres and Franco dive headfirst into Season One, Episode…
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Scene Missing Anatomy Of A Murder
Today On Word Balloon Scene Missing takes a deep dive into Otto Preminger’s Anatomy of a Murder, the landmark courtroom drama that shattered Hollywood taboos…
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Tim Seeley X-Factor Godzilla Revival TV and More
Tim Seeley joins met talk about many current projects includng Deadpool, Godzilla, He-Man, X-Factor Psylocke Ninja, and the status of his SyFy TV Show Revival,
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Chris Roberson Enters the Trek Continuum
On this episode, I’m joined by writer Chris Roberson for a wide-ranging conversation about Star Trek past, present, and occasionally frustrating. Chris…
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Father Of US Pulp Fiction Edgar Rice Buroughs
Today a discussion of one of the father's of pulp hero fiction. Edgar Rice Burroughs , honoring the legendary creator of Tarzan, John Carter of Mars, Carson of…
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Best of 2025 Trek Author David Mack
Welcome back to Word Balloon! Today, we’re diving deep into the Star Trek universe with one of its most accomplished storytellers — David Mack. You know his…
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aw yeah urine review 2025
A look back with Art Baltazar Franco Scoot McMahon and Me
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Daniel Chabon Editor Of The Dark Horse New Wave
Powers. Black Hammer Minor Threats, and more. Dark Horse Comics editor Daniel Chabon joins the show for an in-depth conversation about shaping creator-driven…
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Paul Jenkins Return To Marvel
In this episode, we sit down with one of the defining writers of modern Marvel to talk about what’s next, what still matters, and what didn’t quite land. Paul…
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Best of 25: Daredevil Panel Nocenti Romita Macchio
Live from Terrificon, this panel reunites Ralph Macchio, Ann Nocenti, and John Romita Jr. to revisit one of Daredevil’s most memorable creative periods. Ralph…
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Twas The Night Before Bendis pt 3
Part three of ’Twas the Night Before Bendis,. This episode is one of those conversations that starts simple and then immediately spirals—in the good way. We…
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Twas The Night Before Bendis pt 2
More on Bendis and Oeming's return to Powers in Powers 25 for Dark Horse, his Italy trip reuniting him with Ult Spider-man Artist and the co-creator of Miles…
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Twas The Night Before Bendis pt 1
Part 1 of a three part chat. Mike Oeming and Taki Soma ended up joining us, obstensivley to talk about their new Powers 25 ongoing book from Dark Horse, but we…
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Best Of 25 Steve Lieber Metamorpho and Jimmy Olsen
As we look back at some of the very best conversations of 2025, there was no way I could leave this one out. One of the standout talks of the year comes from…
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Scene Missing Mike North
My Buddy chicago rado legend and my forer partner Mike North joins me for some movie talk about old Hollywood
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Batman The JLA and Santa Silent Knight pt 2
Once upon a time in the DC Universe, Santa Claus wasn’t just slipping down chimneys… he was training Batman and battling monsters with the world’s greatest…
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Batman and Santa Silent Knight pt 1
Welcome to Word Balloon, the podcast that dives deep into the art and craft behind the comics you love. In today’s festive yet fierce chapter of the DC…
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Scene Missing Burl Ives Rudolph's Snowman
Welcome back to Scene Missing, the show where we dig past the highlight reels and get into the real story. This time, Gabriel Hardman, Ian Brill, and I take a…
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WB best of 2025 Andy Mangels
Today on Word Balloon, a best of talk with writer, producer, and comics industry fixture Andy Mangels It's a vital conversation about breaking barriers in geek…
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aw yeah xmas special
the beatles meet star wars, rankin bass xmas specials, and why are the avenger doomsday trailers locked into avatar screenings?
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Josh Trujillo sends The FF To The Planet Of The Apes
Josh Trujillo talk about the upcoming marvel crossover the planet of the apes versus the fantastic four . you can tell from our talk he's done his homework on…
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Mr. Skin on the State of Movies, TV, and the Top 10 of 2025
On this episode of Word Balloon, I sit down with pop-culture archivist and entrepreneur Mr. Skin for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of…
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Ed Catto Talks Adam West and Retro Fan Magazine
Today on Word Balloon, I’m joined by Ed Catto, Editor-in-Chief of Retro Fan Magazine, a publication dedicated to celebrating the movies, television, comics…
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Anthony Snyder Bets On Comics
Today on Word Balloon, I’m joined by Anthony Snyder — the son of the legendary sports broadcaster Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder, and the owner of…
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WB Best of 2025 Bryan Hitch Pt2
On this episode of Word Balloon, host John Siuntres continues his in-depth conversation with acclaimed artist Bryan Hitch in Part Two, focusing squarely on…
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WB Best of 2025 Bryan Hitch pt 1
On this episode of Word Balloon, host John Siuntres kicks off a wide-ranging conversation with legendary artist Bryan Hitch in Part One of an in-depth…
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Olan Soule: The Forgotten Knight of Batman Voice Actors
Today on Word Balloon, we’re diving into the legacy of Olan Soule — the original animated Batman — and the long, fascinating TV career that made him a…
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Jeremy Adams Talks DC KO and more
A new talk with writer Jeremy Adams — digging into his personal takes on Flash Gordon, Green Lantern, and Aquaman, and what draws him to (and challenges him…
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Trek Watch Starfleet Academy Teaser Scene Review
Get ready — on this episode of Trek Watch, we break down the brand-new sneak preview for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, dropped at CCXP 2025 before the official…
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Best of 2025 Al Ewing Marvel and DC Greatness
Another great talk from this year with acclaimed comics writer Al Ewing with deep-dives. First into two legendary mythic heroes: Thor and Metamorpho.Ewing…
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Fear Agent 20th Anniversary Celebration – Remender, Moore & Hawthorne
Two decades after it crash-landed into comics, Fear Agent is still one of the most ferocious, heartfelt, and inventively insane sci-fi adventures ever put to…
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WB 3001 Marty Pasko 2015 pt 2
Pasko and I continue our wide-ranging discussion on comics, television, and animation — expanding into old-time TV, behind-the-scenes film and show business…
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Word Balloon #3000 – Part 1: A Classic 2015 Conversation with Martin Pasko
For this landmark 3000th episode, we’re opening the vault for a special two-part conversation from 2015 with the late Martin Pasko — writer, editor, historian…
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Best of 2025 Christopher Cantwell pt 2 Crime Comics and 2026 TV Plans
We discuss Chris's books Out Of Alcatraz from Oni Press , Kid Maroon from Vault, and his upcoming season of The Terror Siler In Black on AMC next year