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The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast

Eric Wong and Phillip Fleming

A comics theory and criticism podcast hosted by comic creators and MFA grads Eric Wong and Phillip Fleming.

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01:12:11

2022 Eisners Part II - Daniel Warren Johnson...

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2022/06/24

Phillip and Eric continue their 2022 Eisner nominee breakdowns with a spotlight on writer/artist Daniel Warren Johnson! We're talking his entry in the Eisner-nominated anthology, Superman: Red and Blue, his Eisner-nominated limited series, Beta Ray Bill: Argent Star, and his creator-owned Image series Extremity! And much to Phillip's chagrin, Eric gives a quick talk on his Daniel Warren Johnson's art for Magic: the Gathering cards! New episodes every second and fourth Friday of the month! And if

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01:12:33

2022 Eisners Part I - Lore Olympus, Kaiju No. 8, and...

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2022/06/10

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are kicking the first part of their multi-episode 2022 Eisner breakdowns! They give their predictions and picks for Eisner winners, and talk Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe and Batman: Wayne Family Adventures on WEBTOON, and the manga series Kaiju No. 8 by Naoya Matsumoto. Plus, they have some laughs at the synchronicity of shallow wokeness from the military industrial complex! "US Marines celebrate Pride with rainbow bullets. Yes,

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00:55:38

Working at Tapas - Webtoons Localization Editor

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2022/05/27

In this episode. Phillip asks Eric about being a webtoon localization editor for Tapas! If you've curious about localization and getting into webtoons, this episode is a must-listen! The Omnibus podcast is now biweekly! New episodes every second and fourth Friday of the month! And if you like listening to us banter, check out our Gundam podcast! Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:05:02

The Department of Truth by James Tynion IV and Martin...

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2022/05/13

The Omnibus is back! We're talking the Image Comics conspiracy thriller Eisner nominated series, The Department of Truth by James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds. Phillip and Eric debate the effectiveness of its moody, surreal art style, its dissection of far-right conspiracy theories as a storytelling device, and whether white people are a creation of Dr. Yacub. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:26:52

Season One Finale - Interview with Joshua Dysart

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/12/03

Eric and Phillip close out this season of the podcast with an interview from the writer of Unknown Soldier, Joshua Dysart himself! They have a great and insightful conversation about the origin and research process of Unknown Soldier, plus talk about his other comics, Living Level Three, Goodbye Paradise, and his new book Odin's Eye! Plus, Phillip and Eric have a special announcement about an exciting new project they've been working on, a Gundam focused podcast, The Mobile Suit Podcast! Reach us

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01:25:11

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/09/17

In this episode, Phillip and Eric get woke, sell out to the algorithm, and just talk about a popular Marvel movie...or do they? They go deep on representation discourse and critique its fallacies, offer up "messianic visibility" as a counter to the argument of "narrative plenitude," class disparities, respectability politics, and the debate over the best way to eat rice. "Who Actually Gets to Create Black Pop Culture?" by Bertrand

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01:08:31

Me and the Devil Blues by Akira Hiramoto

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/09/10

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking manga with the underrated and criminally ignored Me and the Devil Blues by Akira Hiramoto. They talk the blues legend Robert Johnson, their gateways into manga, and how Eric will finally get canceled this time! Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:45:00

Comics Colorist Allen Passalaqua Returns!

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/09/03

In this very special episode, Phillip and Eric welcome back their former grad professor, colorist Allen Passalaqua! They shoot the shit on Star Trek, Gundam, isekai anime, and eventually get around to talking about comics. Find Allen Passalaqua's work here: https://linktr.ee/angryf Battlepug webcomic with Mike Norton Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:01:50

Jessica Jones by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/08/28

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the original Jessica Jones series, Alias aka Alias: Jessica Jones by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos! Listen to their discussion of tackling a dialogue-heavy story with innovative layouts, the use of decompression, and Phillip educating people on the difference between a mutate and a mutant. Plus, Eric shares another pandemic retail horror story! Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro.

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01:24:11

The Simpsons commentary with Peter Glanting

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/08/20

In this very special episode, Phillip and Eric do a commentary on two classic Simpsons episodes with fellow cartoonist and Simpsons super fan, Peter Glanting! They're watching the two comic book focused episodes, "Three Men and a Comic Book" and "Radioactive Man," and reminisce about their favorite Simpsons jokes, share personal stories on comic shops and conventions, and give advice on interviewing for jobs without the letter "e." Jiminy Jillikers! Check out Pete's comics and illustrations here:

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00:59:29

Defining Comics vs. Graphic Novels

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/08/13

In this episode, Phillip and Eric go full-tilt academic and discuss the definition and usage of "comics." Listen to them talk about the difference between genres and mediums and conflating the two terms, people who misuse "graphic novel," and Eric's continuing subseries on pandemic retail horror stories. The NPR interview Eric rants about here. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:50:23

2021 Eisner Awards Wrap-Up and Best Continuing Series

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/08/06

The Omnibus is back from its unscheduled hiatus to wrap up discussion on the 2021 Eisner Awards and nominees for Best Continuing Series! Listen to hosts Phillip and Eric talk about their picks for the category and how none of the comics they voted for won! Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:27:59

2021 Eisner Awards: Best Single Issue

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/07/01

In this episode, Phillip and Eric continue their 2021 Eisner Awards breakdown with the nominees for Best Single Issue! Plus, Eric takes a bold stance on a hot button social issue that might finally get him canceled! The nominees: The Burning Hotels, by Thomas Lampion (Birdcage Bottom Books) Hedra, by Jesse Lonergan (Image) The Other History of the DC Universe #1, by John Ridley and Giuseppe Camuncoli (DC) Sports Is Hell, by Ben Passmore (Koyama Press) Stanley’s Ghost: A Halloween Adventure,

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01:07:08

CW's Arrow - "Emerald Archer" commentary

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/06/24

Due to some unexpected life issues, we take a break from our Eisner nominees discussion, but never fear, Phillip and Eric had a prerecorded backup episode! They watch and commentate on the CW series Arrow based on the Green Arrow comic, specifically the season seven episode "Emerald Archer." Listen to them talk about CW foibles, their love for the characters Ragman and Wild Dog, and Eric shares the first of many horror stories of working retail in the middle of a pandemic. Note: spoilers for

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01:30:53

2021 Eisner Awards: Best Webcomic

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/06/17

In this episode, Phillip and Eric kick off their 2021 Eisner Awards breakdown with the nominees for Best Webcomic! They discuss the limitations and benefits of each digital platform, the power of the infinite scroll in dictating sequential narrative, and learn about hot tub streamers and the word "peccadillo." The nominees: BFF,by Clément C. Fabre, Joseph Saffiedine, and Thomas Cadène, translation by Emma Wilson,https://www.webtoonfactory.com/en/webtoons/114-bff-saison-1/ Crisis Zone, by Simon

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01:22:47

Green Arrow by Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/06/09

In this episode, Phillip and Eric discuss Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino's run on the DC comic Green Arrow! They do a deep dive into Sorrentino's bold page designs and use of color, creative sound effect design in comics, and discuss their feelings about Justin Hartley and This is Us. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:27:59

Hawkeye by Matt Fraction and David Aja

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/06/03

In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk the modern classic, the Marvel comic Hawkeye by Matt Fraction and David Aja! They discuss Aja's brilliant, experimental layouts, the boldness of telling a murder mystery from the perspective of a dog, and remind people the important distinction between emanata and enema. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:06:35

Nick Fury by James Robinson and ACO

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/05/26

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are talking the stylish Nick Fury series by James Robinson and ACO, the best comic of 2017 that no one read! They break down ACO's striking page design and circular layouts, digital colors and screen tones, and go off the rails with tangents about Namor and Roger Moore Bond movies. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro

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01:24:06

Static Shock

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/05/19

In this episode, Phillip and Eric are back with another watch/commentary episode on talk the groundbreaking Milestone/DC comic Static and its animated adaptation, Static Shock! They talk about the significance of the character and the Milestone imprint and then watch two episodes of the cartoon, one very special episode dealing with racism and an armadillo man, another with Static teaming up with NBA players moonlighting as superheroes. Yep, this might be the episode where we jumped the shark. But

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01:32:02

Interview with Alex L. Combs on Trans History: A...

The Omnibus: A Comics Podcast ·

2021/05/12

In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk with cartoonist and fellow comics grad Alex L. Combs about breaking into comics and his upcoming nonfiction graphic novel on transgender history being published by Candlewick Press. He talks about being influenced by Ranma ½ and Dykes to Watch Out For, making a webcomic about working as a stripper, and drops insights about trans history like medieval attitudes towards queer people and Chevalier d'Éon. Plus, Alex advises the podcast on a bold new direction to

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