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Comic Crusaders Podcast

CEO of Comic Crusaders, Al Mega, covers all types of pop-culture content with in-depth interview with folks from different industries such as Comic Book Publishers to Creators (Writers, Artists, Musicians, etc...), Technology (Blockchain, Software Developers, etc...), Entrepreneurs (Coaches, Speakers, Business Owners, etc...) and more...Visit our website: www.comiccrusaders.com

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E.B. Kogan & Jessica Silvetti Talk Shockheaded Peter...

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2026/01/13

Comic Crusaders Podcast is back with another must-listen episode! Host Al Mega brings his signature WEPA energy as he sits down with creative power duo E.B. Kogan & Jessica Silvetti to talk all about their latest project, Shockheaded Peter. This darkly humorous reimagining of classic cautionary tales dives deep into the wicked and the weird. Together, Kogan & Silvetti discuss their collaborative process, creative challenges, and the inspirations behind bringing Shockheaded Peter to life. From

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #615 – Arvid Nelson talks The...

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2026/01/09

In this episode of Comic Crusaders Podcast, I sit down with Arvid Nelson, acclaimed writer of Rex Mundi, Zero Killer, and original fantasy works, to talk all about his latest universe-building project: The Band of the Crow. We explore how the idea formed, the mythic inspirations (William Morris, Lord Dunsany, Tolkien), and how Nelson designs the magic, the giants, the world after catastrophe. We get into the emotional heart of the story: the characters who carry hope, struggle, and survival. Plus:

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #614 – Vaho Talks XERO

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2026/01/06

Actor, producer, and now comic book writer Vaho joins Al Mega on the Comic Crusaders Podcast to talk all about his upcoming Mad Cave Studios release, XERO! A haunting, genre-bending graphic novel, XERO takes readers into a dystopian mall where life itself is merchandise, nostalgia is weaponized, and escape isn't a choice it's survival. Inspired by recurring dreams and brought to life with artist Felipe Flores, XERO fuses manga, pop art, and Bronze Age storytelling into a unique meditation on false

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Comic Crusaders Podcast #613 - Alex Hyde-White

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2026/01/02

Alex Hyde-White Talks Fantastic Four: From Roger Corman's Reed Richards to Marvel's New Era! The Comic Crusaders Podcast welcomes Alex Hyde-White, a true Hollywood veteran and the first actor to ever stretch into Mister Fantastic in Roger Corman's infamous 1994 Fantastic Four. With roles in Pretty Woman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Catch Me If You Can, and countless others, Alex brings decades of experience and stories to the table. In this episode, we talk about his career milestones, the enduring

Rob Edwards on Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls |...

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2025/12/30

In this explosive episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast, Al Mega welcomes screenwriter, producer, and Disney legend Rob Edwards. Known for penning The Princess and the Frog and Treasure Planet, Edwards is now bringing to life the powerful true story of Robert Smalls in his bestselling graphic novel Defiant. Smalls, an enslaved man who commandeered a Confederate ship to secure freedom for himself and others, represents one of the boldest acts in American history. With a film adaptation from Legion M