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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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Best of 2025 Christopher Cantwell pt 1 DC Marvel Star Trek and More
In this 2 part chat, Chris and I talk about his comic book hits Star Trek: Redshirts (IDW) — Cantwell’s latest project, a take on the classic “redshirt…
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Mike Norton A Dog's Life Battlepug Krypto and More
In this episode, Mike Norton returns to dig into three big projects at very different stages of his creative journey. We kick things off with Battlepug Vol. 3…
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Origins Of 100 Bullets w Azzarello Risso and Johnson
The 2016 100 BULLETS Panel brings together the full creative hit squad: writer Brian Azzarello, artist Eduardo Risso, and cover artist Dave Johnson for a raw…
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Christos Gage on Marvel Battleworld, DC Dark Legion and the Streaming Wars
In this wide-ranging conversation, writer Christos Gage digs into the creative madness behind his Marvel Battleworld mini-series. A multiversal romp where…
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Happy Belated Birthday Jerry Ordway
Here's my first in-depth interview with Jerry Ordway, focusing on his legacy in the Superman mythos, his work on the Justice Society of America (JSA) and All…
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Aw Yeah Podcast: “The Shoemaker” (Feb 2014)
In this February 2014 episode of the Aw Yeah Podcast, the boys slip on the boots for a free-wheeling pop-culture marathon they lovingly call “The Shoemaker.” A…
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Mike Gold pt 2 Beyond The Bronze Age
We continue the 2020 conversation with Writer Editor Mike Gold who made his mark at DC and First Comics. The topics include...Overview of the 1980s era at DC…
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A Bronze Age Deep Dive With Mike Gold Pt 1
From 2020 at the start of COVID, I had this great talk with writer/editor extrordinare Mike Gold. Here are the highlights ...Career Overview — Mike Gold’s…
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Comics, Classic Movies & AI: My Unusual Interview with Annie
In this episode, I sit down with “Annie,” an AI who says she’s a fan of comic books, classic Hollywood, and television shows. This isn’t a gimmick and it’s not…
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Gabriel Hardman On Batman The Question and Green Arrow
In this interview, comic-book veteran Gabriel Hardman takes us behind the scenes of his bold, new four-issue miniseries Batman/Green Arrow/The Question…
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Tom Scioli on The Twilight Zone, Godzilla, and more
Comics visionary Tom Scioli joins me for a wide-ranging, brain-melting conversation that jumps from classic TV to kaiju carnage to cosmic storytelling. If you…
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Book Club: Bendis & the Patrons - Birds of Prey Vol. 1 by Kelly Thompson
Welcome to another Word Balloon Book Club, where Brian Michael Bendis and the Word Balloon Patreon community get together for a smart, funny, no-BS discussion…
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Mark Malkoff on Johnny Carson, & the Future of Late Night TV
Comedian, author, filmmaker, and podcaster Mark Malkoff joins me to talk about his brand-new book Love, Johnny Carson — a deep, affectionate, and revealing…
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Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly on IDW’s THE LAST STARSHIP
This is the big one. Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly join me to break down their explosive new IDW Star Trek saga The Last Starship — a story set hundreds of…
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Martha Ivers: A Scene Missing Noir Deep Dive w/ Gabriel Hardman & Ian Brill
On this edition of Scene Missing,I'm joined by filmmaker/artist Gabriel Hardman and writer/critic Ian Brill for a sharp, no-nonsense look at the 1946 noir…
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From Gamma to Gotham: PKJ on Hulk, Superman, and The Quiet Man
Acclaimed writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson sits down for a deep-dive conversation covering three major fronts of his powerhouse comics career. We dig into his…
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“Pulp Lives! Robert Greenberger Talks Thrilling Adventure Yarns Vol. 5”
The pulp revival is back — and bigger than ever.In this new interview, veteran editor and writer Robert Greenberger returns to talk about the Kickstarter…
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“The Man Who Built Supergirl & the Marvel Family — Bill Schelly on Otto Binder”
In this 2016 conversation, acclaimed comics historian Bill Schelly takes us deep into the life and legacy of Otto Binder, one of the most influential — and too…
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2014: The Year Marvel Pivoted — Axel Alonso Breaks It Down
2014 was a turning point for Marvel — and Axel Alonso was right in the middle of it.In this archival conversation, Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso sits down…
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To The Outer Limits: “I, Robot” Review
In this episode of To The Outer Limits, we crack open one of the series’ most talked-about remakes: “I, Robot.” This is the 1964 original revisited in 1995, a…
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Inside AMERICAN CAPER A 21st Century Crime Comic
Step behind the curtain of one of the most ambitious new crime comics of the year. In this panel conversation, editor Shelly Bond, writer Lazlow, and artists…
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Jnside Jason Aaron’s Creative Warpath: Superman, Thundarr, Namor & More
Join us for a powerhouse conversation with Jason Aaron, one of the most versatile writers in comics. We dig into the bold reinvention behind Absolute Superman…
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Aw Yeah Fall Edition The Classic 3
Art Bltixar Franco and I, the original Aw Yeah Podcast line up join to tell comn stories celeb encounters and lots of voice imitations
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1985 memories With Chaykin Simonson Cowan and Sienkiewicz
From 2020. Award-winning cartoonist Dean Haspiel moderates a powerhouse discussion with four of the most influential creators in the history of American comics…
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The Pre Marvel Era Atlas in the 50s
Before there was the Marvel Universe… before Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four changed everything in 1961… there was Atlas Comics. It was the 1950s —…
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Strange New Worlds with Star Trek Author David Mac
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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When Gargoyles Met Darkwing: Disney’s Legends Unite
Today on Word Balloon, I’m talking with two legends of Disney TV animation—Greg Weisman, the creator of Gargoyles, and Tad Stones, the mind behind Darkwing…
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Planet She-Hulk with Stephanie Phillips & Aaron Kuder
Today, we’re heading off-world — straight into the events of Marvel’s massive Imperial Cosmic Epic, as the Green Goliath of Law gets a brand-new chapter in…
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Scene Missing: Captain America (1990) — The Director’s Cut
In this Scene Missing episode, John Siuntres joins Wayne Mousseau and Mitch Hallock to dissect the newly unearthed Director’s Cut of the infamous 1990 Captain…
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Kinescope: Boris Karloff — The Monster Goes Live
On this episode of Kinescope, John Siuntres, Jeff Parker, and Gabriel Hardman spotlight the remarkable live television work of Boris Karloff — best known as…
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Harlan Elison Tribute pt 2 SOLDIER
On this episode of To the Outer Limits, John Siuntres is joined by Gabe Hardman, William J. Meyer, Ian Brill, Jeff Parker, and Ande Parks for a lively and…
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Harlan Elison Tribute pt 1 Demon With A Glass Hand Review
On this episode of To the Outer Limits, John Siuntres is joined by Gabe Hardman, William J. Meyer, Ian Brill, Jeff Parker, and Ande Parks for a deep-dive…
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Jeremy Haun on The Beauty, Murder Podcast, and Ignition Press
In this episode, I sit down with writer–artist Jeremy Haun, one of the most distinctive voices in modern comics, to talk about the evolution of his hit Image…
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WB Supercut Top 5 Sci-Fi OTR Dramas
Here are the full radio episodes of my top 5 sci-fi clasisic dramas
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My Top 5 Sci-Fi Classic Old Time Radio Adaptations
This Halloween, Word Balloon heads back to the golden age of radio for a special countdown of my Top 5 Sci-Fi Old Time Radio Show Adaptations — stories that…
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Tony FleeceThe Master Of Petsploitation Horror
Welcome back, everybody — it’s Word Balloon, the comic book conversation show. I’m your host, John Siuntres. Today, I’m catching up with one of the busiest and…
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WB Theater The Pool Hall
A Halloween Special...Welcome to Word Balloon Theater, where we bring classic radio and record drama back to life — only this time, I’m part of the cast. On…
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“The Sixth Finger” — The Price of Evolution
On this episode of The To The Outer Limits, we review “The Sixth Finger.”Joining me are storytellers Gabriel Hardman, Jeff Parker, and Ande Parks.t’s the story…
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Watchmen and The Architects of Fear
Before Watchmen shocked readers with the idea of a staged alien invasion meant to unite humanity, The Outer Limits had already explored that same chilling…
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Trek Watch Khan episode 7 review
Wayne and I discuss the story so far, plus wayne's take on Starflet academy's trailer and the SNW season 4 teaser
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Scene Missing: The Making and Legacy of Gargoyles (1972)
In this Scene Missing panel, we dive deep into the 1972 made-for-TV movie Gargoyles — a cult classic that helped define the early wave of ’70s creature…
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Kyle Starks: Wrestle Heist and What’s Next For Vertigo
Comics writer and cartoonist Kyle Starks joins me to talk about his brand-new Image Comics series, Wrestle Heist — a wild blend of pro-wrestling spectacle and…
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Part 2 – B. Clay Moore: New Frontiers at Ignition Press and DSTLRY
In part two, writer B. Clay Moore dives into his latest creator-owned projects — the gritty 1970s crime saga Last Flight Out of Wichita from DSTLRY, and the…
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B. Clay Moore on Image Comics History, and the Birth of Hawaiian Dick part 1
In Part 1 of this in-depth conversation, writer B. Clay Moore reflects on his early years as the marketing director at Image Comics during the early 2000s — a…
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Celebrating 50 Years of Kolchak: The Night Stalker
In this 2022 discussion, editor and writer James Aquilone joined Word Balloon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kolchak: The Night Stalker — the…
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Ed Brubaker on Destroy All Monsters and the Evolution of Criminal
In this 2021 Word Balloon conversation, acclaimed writer Ed Brubaker joins John Siuntres to discuss his Eisner-winning crime graphic novel Destroy All…
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Trek Watch — “Khan Ep 6, Starfleet Academy News & SNW Season 4 Teaser”
This week on Trek Watch, John dives into the latest developments from the Star Trek universe. We start with a breakdown and review of Star Trek: Khan — Ceti…
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david lapham stray bullets and more
Acclaimed writer–artist David Lapham joins Word Balloon for an in-depth conversation about his decades in comics and the craft of visual storytelling. Lapham…
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Mike Kunkel on Herobear’s Return, Krypto & Scooby-Doo, and Shazam
In this episode, I catch up with writer–artist Mike Kunkel, the Eisner Award–winning creator of Herobear and the Kid. Mike talks about the new volumes of…
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Andrew E.C. Gaska on Apes, Buck Rogers & Space: 1999
In this in-depth conversation, writer and franchise caretaker Andrew E.C. Gaska joins John Siuntres to discuss his work revitalizing three of science fiction’s…
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Dana Gould on Rod Serling, Apes, and the Art of Dark Comedy
In this 2018 Word Balloon conversation, comedian, writer, and producer Dana Gould joins John Siuntres for a deep dive into his creative journey adapting Rod…
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Star Trek Khan ep 5 review with Allison Baker
Allison give a writers room perspective on the failing of strange new worlds
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Inside the Mind of Alex Ross: Heroes, Legends, and Legacy
In this in-depth conversation, legendary painter and storyteller Alex Ross takes listeners behind the curtain of some of his most ambitious and…
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From Billy Dogma to Chest Face: Dean Haspiel’s Antimatter Kickstarter Explained
In this episode of Word Balloon, cartoonist Dean Haspiel joins John to talk about his new Kickstarter anthology series, Antimatter — a collection spotlighting…
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Jim Zub Conan 25 pt 2
Comics writer Jim Zub returns to Word Balloon to discuss his work on Conan the Barbarian #25 for Titan Comics, a milestone issue that celebrates both the…
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Rags Morales on Drawing the Boldest Superman Since 1938
In this 2013 Word Balloon conversation, artist Rags Morales discusses his pivotal work on Action Comics during DC Comics’ New 52 relaunch. Morales reflects on…
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kinescope review the night america trembled
This week on The Kinescope Podcast, John and the panel revisit the gripping 1957 Studio One production “The Night America Trembled.” Hosted by Edward R. Murrow…
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Is Star Trek Khan Canon
I embark on an off-ship solo mission to explore the first four episodes of Star Trek: Khan. The discussion dives into the heated fan debate over whether this…
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Dracula Batman, Deadman Kelley Jones and Matt Wagne
In this dark and thrilling episode, I sit down with comics legends Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones to talk about their gothic team-up on a new Dracula graphic…