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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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scene missing the night of the hunter
In this haunting episode of Scene Missing, we dive deep into Charles Laughton's singular directorial masterpiece, The Night of the Hunter (1955). From its…
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Unpacking Peanuts With Mark Evanier
On this episode, we're joined by legendary comics historian, animation writer, and pop culture expert Mark Evanier to discuss his latest project from Abrams…
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Chip Zdarsky on Captain America, Batman and Beyond
On this episode of Word Balloon, I sit down with writer Chip Zdarsky to dig into his bold, current run on Captain America. Chip explains his vision for the…
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Ralph Bakshi Unfinished Animation Classics
From February 2013, visionary animator Ralph Bakshi joined me to discuss his then-new project Last Days of Coney Island, now streaming on YouTube and Vimeo…
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Untold Stories of John Ostrander Suicide Squad Grimjack Star Wars
Legendary writer John Ostrander takes us on a tour of his greatest comic book triumphs. From co-creating The Modern Suicide Squad—and later seeing his…
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Cheating History Podcast Drama Time Travel Thrills
A Conversation With The Creators of the new Time Traviling Audio Drama, and their Kickstarter Campaign.Hear the pilot now…
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Go Speed Racer With David Pepose
In this exclusive Word Balloon conversation, I sit down with writer David Pepose to talk about his exciting new projects bringing back some of the most iconic…
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Scene Missing: The Robert Redford Files
On this episode of Scene Missing, I sit down with writer–artist and filmmaker Gabriel Hardman to dive into the legendary film and television work of Robert…
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Word Balloon / Bendis Discord Book Club: 100 Bullets Vol. 1
In this edition of the Word Balloon / Bendis Discord Book Club, we dive deep into 100 Bullets Vol. 1 by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso. First published in…
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Rylend Grant – Making Evel Knievel Comics & Indie Films
In this conversation, I sit down with comic writer and filmmaker Rylend Grant, the force behind Half Evil Comics. Rylend is currently running a Kickstarter…
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Planet Hulk Revisited: Greg Pak on Legacies and New Frontiers
In Part Two of our conversation, Greg Pak takes us back to one of the defining stories of his career — the original Planet Hulk saga. He shares…
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Forging Worlds, Facing Demons and Superman: A Two-Part Talk with Greg Pak
Few writers move as seamlessly between genres and mediums as Greg Pak. In this special two-part conversation, we dive deep into the latest chapters of his…
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Inside Batman: The Animated Series with Alan Burnett
In this conversation, veteran animation writer and producer Alan Burnett reflects on his groundbreaking work shaping Batman: The Animated Series, the show that…
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Batman Day Special: Glen Weldon Unmasks The Caped Crusade
Today on Word Balloon, we’re joined by a voice familiar to anyone who loves smart, insightful pop culture commentary — Glen Weldon, longtime NPR contributor…
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Trek Watch Strange New Worlds Season Recap
Plus Star Trek Khan, Spinal Tap 2 Gen V Season 2 ep 1 and other tv and film tthoughts
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The League Asks Me Anything pt 2
More questions on camera nd from the live chat. We get more into comics, trek podcasting and more
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The League Asks Me Anything pt 1
It's my version of the mailbag page at the back of old comic books. In this on-camera AMA with my Patreon supporters and live chat audience, we dug into every…
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Celebrating Conan #25 with Jim Zub pt 1
Few modern writers have embraced sword-and-sorcery with the same passion and craftsmanship as Jim Zub, whose work on Conan the Barbarian for Titan Comics has…
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Pinky Yako and More With Rob Paulsen
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Pinky and the Brain, the beloved Animaniacs spin-off that gave the world two of animation’s most unlikely lab…
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Sterling Gates Part 2 – Superhero Writing Across Comics, TV, and Film
In this second half of our conversation, Sterling dives deeper into his run on Supergirl alongside artist Jamal Igle. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about…
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Supergirl, Flash, and THE Crisis Sterling Gates pt 1
In this first installment of my conversation with comics and TV writer Sterling Gates, we dive into his celebrated run on Supergirl with Jamal Igle . Sterling…
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Mark Russell Unmasks Racer X, Wonder Woman and more
Comics writer Mark Russell joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about his brand-new Mad Cave series spotlighting Racer X from Speed Racer. This isn’t just…
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The Rucka Debrief pt 2 A New Rucka Era at DC
In this candid second half of our talk, Greg Rucka opens up about why he walked away from DC Comics during earlier eras, and how those frustrations with…
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The Rucka Debrief pt 1 Futuristic Espionage in Lazarus
We also address possible sequels to the old guard his thoughts on Superman and The Marvels films, a return to novel riting and more. The DC talk is coming in…
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Trek Watch SNW Ep9 Terrarium Review
Enemy Mine, and 4 other Trek episodes seemed very similar.
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Fun Adventures coming from Franco
3 new titles including a kickstarter from Franco featuring luchadores, an indiana jones style flyboy and... a ninja kaiju ?
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Matt Fraction: Writing Batman, Jimmy Olsen & Beyond (Part 2)
In the second half of my conversation with Matt Fraction, we shift gears to talk about his ever-evolving writing process, from Batman to his Eisner-winning…
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Batman #1 — A New Era Begins with Matt Fraction pt 1
In this exclusive conversation, Matt Fraction joins me to discuss the launch of Batman #1 and the beginning of his ambitious new run at DC Comics. Fraction…
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Superman, Infernal Hulk & Gotham’s Quiet Man — Phillip Kennedy Johnson
In this episode, I talk with writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson about his latest projects across Marvel and DC. We start with his run on The Incredible Hulk…
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Expanding Atlantis: Eric Palicki’s Horror Adventure Returns
In this episode, I sit down with comic book writer Eric Palicki to talk about his latest Kickstarter project — a new edition of his horror-adventure Atlantis…
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“Brad Meltzer: Inside Identity Crisis and His Justice League Run”
In this 2006 conversation, bestselling author Brad Meltzer joins me fresh off the release of his political thriller The Book of Fate, which hit #1 on the New…
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From Gotham to the World: Rucka Reflects on Denny O’Neill’s Impact
After Denny O'Neill's passing in 2020 , I spoke with one of his comic book protoges Greg Rucka who discussed Denny's influences on his writing and on the whole…
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Peter David Marvel and Trek
From 2014, my only in depth interview with Peter, who discusses an upcoming seminar he did for the comics experience online school on writing. We talk about…
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Star Trek Voyager Homecoming With The Bridges
Tilly and Susan Bridgess join me to discuss the new IDW Star Trek Voyager Mini Series that starts minutes after the final VOY episode. What happens next?
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what was jim shooter really like
we know the folk stories about Jim Shooter. SEcret Wars, The Black Spider-man costume, tough editor, writing Superboy/Legion Of Superherpes stores at 14, but…
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Paul Cornell Builds Worlds: From Commando to Nessie to Comics’ Next Wave
In this wide-ranging talk, writer Paul Cornell dives into his latest projects and big-picture views on the worlds of comics and science fiction. We begin with…
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tv talk with the trek watch guys
strange new worlds peacemaker alien earth, the super hero box office results and more
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Fantastic Four Legends & Today: A Creator Roundtable
At Terrificon, I moderated an unforgettable panel with four generations of Fantastic Four voices — Humberto Ramos, Walter Simonson, Steve Englehart, Chris…
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the origin of diana schutz
In this 2014 career deep-dive, Dark Horse Executive Editor Diana Schutz walks us through four decades in comics—with zero varnish. We trace her start behind…
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Happy Birthday Susan Eisenberg
It's the Animated Amazon's Birthday week. To celebrate here's my first interview with Susan from 2014, which coinsided with word balloon's 11th anniversary…
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Joe Kelly: Spider-Man in Two Worlds & Challenges in Animation
Joe Kelly and I unpack a lot in this one on one at TerrificonPart 1: Back to Spider-Man—"Amazing Spider-Man" Relaunch & Multidimensional StakesKelly explains…
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The World of Comic Books Lost 1979 documentary
This was my first con panel discussing “The Comic Books” part of a 1978 (or possibly early 1979) Canadian TV documentary called The World of Comic Books…
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Marvel Fall Preview C.B. Cebulski, Jonathan Hickman, Joe Kelly & Charles Soule
No fluff—just the roadmap. Marvel EIC C.B. Cebulski hosts a sharp Fall preview anchored by headline books. Jonathan Hickman lays out the architecture and…
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Paul Wesley’s Kirk vs. the Legend Strange New Worlds Review
On this episode of Trek Watch, we review episodes 5 and 6 of SNW , and the attempt at a backdoor pilot for a TOS year one series.
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Batman At 75 (2014) Seeley Jones Templesmith and Haun
From Cincy Comic Con 2014 A celebratory, no-BS look at 75 years of the Dark Knight through four very different lenses.Tim Seeley digs into the controlled chaos…
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Rick Remender 2007 Sci-Fi: Fear Agent, The End League, and Beyond
In this 2007 conversation, writer Rick Remender opens up about his breakout creator-owned work and his forays into iconic franchises. He discusses the…
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Daredevil's 80s Hell's Kitchen Romita Nocenti 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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Dan Jurgens & Tom King on Superman and Supergirl
Recorded live at Terrificon, this dynamic discussion brings together two of comics’ most celebrated storytellers — Dan Jurgens, the writer/artist behind…
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From the Burn to the Bridge: James T. Kirk’s Return Lanzing and Kelly
In this wide-ranging conversation, Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly explore their latest adventures in storytelling across the worlds of Star Trek and Marvel…
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Comics power couple Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner
Comics power couple Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner sit down for a lively, career-spanning chat. Jimmy shares details on his upcoming Marvel Knights run on…
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Mark Silvestri – From DC to Marvel, Image, and Beyond
In this exclusive Terrificon one-on-one, legendary artist and writer Mark Silvestri takes the audience through his remarkable comics journey. He shares how he…
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Marvel’s 1970s Titans: Jim Starlin, Steve Englehart & Al Milgrom
Recorded live at Terrificon, this conversation brings together three of Marvel’s most influential Bronze Age creators—Jim Starlin, Steve Englehart, and Al…
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Will Dennis War Stories, Crime Tales & Black Label Legends
This episode features acclaimed comics editor Will Dennis, whose career has been defined by bold storytelling and unforgettable collaborations. Will reflects…
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Ken Viola on His Lost 1987 Comics Doc Featuring Jack Kirby, Eisner, Spiegelman & More
Filmmaker Ken Viola joins us to discuss his rare 1987 documentary The Masters of Comic Book Art—a raw, unfiltered snapshot of comics history featuring candid…
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Trek Satire or Takedown? Plus: Fantastic Four Spoiler Review
n this episode, we dive into the most talked-about—and polarizing—installment of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: “An Adventure in Space and Time.” Was it a…
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Bendis, Oeming & Fraction Talk Shop Pt 2
More details of Bnedis and Oeming's nreturn to Powers, Fraction's upcoming Batman run, their thoughts and impt on Superman and Fantastic Four First steps, and…
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From Powers 25 to Batman: Bendis, Oeming & Fraction Talk Shop Pt 1
In Part 1 of this epic creator roundtable, Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming dive into their long-awaited return to Powers, now published by Dark…
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Bogie Huston and... Capote ? Beat The Devil
In this offbeat edition of Word ,Balloon's SCENE MISSING Gabriel Hardman and I peel back the curtain on the gloriously chaotic making of Beat the Devil (1953)…