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The Pat Chat

Pat Loika invites friends over for a chat about literally anything that comes to mind. The chat could be an interview, or a string of random thoughts...you"ll never know what an episode of the Pat Chat can end up. And that"s exactly how Pat likes it.

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The Pat Chat 040: I Am The Law

The Pat Chat ·

2024/10/16

On the 40th episode of the Pat Chat, our first guest from across the Atlantic: Eisner award winning writer and editor, Michael Molcher! We talk about his award winning book, I AM THE LAW: How Judge Dredd Predicted Our Future, Judge Dredd as a character, the evolution of British comics, and so much more. Michael's Linktree Purchase I Am The Law in eBook form here Judge Dredd cover art by Toby Willsmer Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram

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01:16:25

The Pat Chat 039: The McSeance

The Pat Chat ·

2024/10/09

Are you ready for chaos? Well, this Pat Chat has it all, with special guests Stephanie Cooke and Stephanie Gerk! We chat about writing process, the cursed things we find on the internet, Joe Hendry, and a cursed piece of McDonalds ephemera. All this and more in this week's Pat Chat! This is the cursed cardboard ET Cooke mentioned. The Amazing Vinnie Jones CPR Advert. The aforementioned Ronald McDonald Album: Info on Stephanie Cooke and her work can be found at https://stephaniecooke.ca/ Check

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01:14:59

The Pat Chat 038: Don't Worry About It

The Pat Chat ·

2024/10/02

After a month's hiatus, the Pat Chat returns! Joining Pat is returning guest, writer Tini Howard and longtime friend of the show and first time guest, Connor Goldsmith of Cerebro! We vibe and talk about comics, the summer of 2024, DragonCon (we spend too much time talking about the infamous Marriott Carpet), and so much more. A really fun, casual chat...and almost no X-Men talk. WHAT?! With these three? Seriously, don't worry about it, just listen. Tini's Substack Tini's Website Connor's

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01:15:20

The Pat Chat 037: The SDCC Hangover Show with Brad...

The Pat Chat ·

2024/08/09

Brad and Lisa of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast make their return to the show to talk about our favorite thing in the world: SDCC! We're still riding high from our con experience and we share stories, encounters, and things we found at the con. What new books did they discover and recommend to me? Find out here, in our final SDCC themed show! Follow our guests here: Brad on IG: @mouthdork Lisa on IG: @sidewalksiren Comic Book Couples Counseling on IG: @cbccpodcast CBCC's Linktree

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01:24:44

The Pat Chat 036 - Steph Gerk and SDCC!

The Pat Chat ·

2024/08/02

Today, in the aftermath of SDCC, Pat is joined by professional nerd Stephanie Gerk to talk about our SDCC adventures! What exactly did we do at Comic-Con this year? What were our favorite interactions, what did we see and do? So many fun stories, so little time. Join us as we recount our SDCC! Check out Steph on Linktree. Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

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The Pat Chat 035: Michael Kingston Headlocks Comic-Con

The Pat Chat ·

2024/07/23

On the eve of SDCC 2024, Michael Kingston joins Pat to chat about the grind of being a con exhibitor, creating comics and how to grow your audience. He talks about how his constant grinding and traveling to promote his work gained him acceptance within the wrestling community, and hints at some big doings for this year's Comic-Con. Find him at Comic-Con this week, in booth 1901! Michael on Instagram: @headlockedcomic Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow

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01:22:35

The Pat Chat 034: Work War Stories with Slim

The Pat Chat ·

2024/07/20

This week on the Pat Chat: Matt 'Slim' Kolowski joins Pat on a trip down memory lane as they talk about their time as co-workers. They chat about some of the weird interactions that were part of the job, the strange things that come up working on a digital comics platform. We also talk about what we are reading and watching and what gets Matt excited about these days. An extremely fun chat, so check it out! Where you can find Matt online: Slim Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics

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01:03:13

The Pat Chat 033: Taffeta Darling on Social Media,...

The Pat Chat ·

2024/07/10

It was bound to happen: TAFFETA DARLING joins Pat to talk about her long career as a comic geek. We talk about the comics we grew up with and how it led her to her careers in the comics and nerd space. We also discuss some of the amazing artwork she has gotten to handle in her day job, and the role social media plays in her career. Finally, we talk SDCC, as Taffeta gets to experience it for the first time! As always, a fun chat, so listen! Taffeta's podcast: Fangirl in Dallas. Taffeta on

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01:27:12

The Pat Chat 032: Tini Howard on Krakoa, Gotham and...

The Pat Chat ·

2024/07/03

This week on the Pat Chat: TINI HOWARD commisserates with Pat about the end of Krakoa. We check in on the status of the X-Slack, and discuss the collaborative nature of her time there. We also chat about her current reign as the queen of Gotham City writing books like Harley Quinn and Catwoman. We also talk about what we're watching, particularly Interview With The Vampire and House of the Dragon, including our DragonCon tradition of watching that show. Another fun show, so give it a listen!

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57:14

The Pat Chat 031: Leah Williams on Krakoa, Power Girl...

The Pat Chat ·

2024/06/26

This week on the Pat Chat: writer LEAH WILLIAMS joins Pat to talk about the end of the Krakoan Era, her work on Power Girl, and memes. We also talk about the famous X-Slack, and hint at what she's up to next. A fun show, so check it out! Leah's books on Amazon Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

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01:55:38

The Pat Chat - Pat and Kori vs X-Men 97

The Pat Chat ·

2024/06/19

Oh dear. Aftere many scheduling conflicts, Kori finally returns in a very special bonus Pat Chat to talk about X-Men 97...and we REALLY get into it. The good, the bad, the questionable. Nothing is off limits. Join us for this Juggernaut-sized 2 hour show for a fun chat! Kori on twitter: @zombilicious Kori on BlueSky: @Zombilicious Kori's podcast: Culture Cryptids Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

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01:13:02

The Pat Chat 030: Making Friends Through Photography...

The Pat Chat ·

2024/06/12

Today in The Pat Chat: long time pal and fellow photographer and podcaster Judy Stephens joins Pat to talk about photography and how it led her into the cosplay space. We talk about her time at Marvel, spearheading various initiatives like Marvel: Becoming and the Women of Marvel and how this leads to her upcoming book! Plus, learn why photography is one of the most fun ways to make friends. Judy on Instagram: @omgdjjudy Pre Order her book here: Cosplay the Marvel Way: A Guide to Costuming

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01:19:28

The Pat Chat 029: Snap! Chatting with Howard Han

The Pat Chat ·

2024/06/05

Longtime pal and master of convention logistics, Howard Han joins Pat to talk about conventions, collecting, and of course...Marvel SNAP! We talk about what we've been enjoying, our Marvel SNAP habits and of course, that damn Ms. Marvel emote! A fun chat, so give it a listen! Howard on Instagram: @nerdpurge Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

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01:02:36

The Pat Chat 028: The Good Kind of Trouble with...

The Pat Chat ·

2024/05/29

On the Pat Chat this week is one Pat's dearest friends, Disney buddy, and appreciator of dodgy geology in film: Lauren Sankovitch! We talk about what she's been up in recent years after departing editing comics full time, what she's enjoying, bad movies, our pandemic experiences and so much more! Good Trouble Productions Lauren on Instagram: @el_sanko Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

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01:22:10

The Pat Chat 027: Photography and Storytelling with...

The Pat Chat ·

2024/05/22

On this week's Pat Chat, photographer and tabletop game streamer Nate Buchman joins Pat to talk photography, streaming, table top gaming and more! We talk about our approaches to photography, and dealing with burnout. Plus: WHY Pat would be terrible at D & D. Nate's website: www.natebuchman.com Nate on Instagram: @natebuchman The DIE RPG stream on Twitch Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

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01:10:09

The Pat Chat X IRCB X-over Special!

The Pat Chat ·

2024/05/15

Continuing from Pat's appearance in I Read Comic Books, Mike and Kara find themselves on the Pat Chat talking about crossovers, events and comics of the same ilk! We talk about the stories we love, stories we hate, and wonder about stories unfinished. (We are looking at YOU, Image United!) A fun show, so check it out! Be sure to check out Pat's appearance on their show for follow ups on our previous conversation in episode 9, including Kara's attempts to read Hickman's FF! If you check out their

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The Pat Chat 026: Space Stations and Fast Food Cults...

The Pat Chat ·

2024/05/08

In this week's Pat Chat, Liana Kangas joins Pat to talk about their journey as a comic artist, particularly on their work for books like TRVE KVLT and KNOW YOUR STATION. We talk about their approach to comics storytelling and how color truly changes the context of any scene, among many other topics within art. PLUS: Pat discovers Liana's love for Evangelion and we definitely get into it! A fun show, so come and get it! Liana's Links: https://bio.site/lianakangas Liana on Instagram:

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01:10:45

The Pat Chat 025: Wrestling, MCU and Philly chat with...

The Pat Chat ·

2024/04/30

On the PatChat this week: Marvel Studios Post-Production Coordinator Jim Velasco joins me to talk about pro-wrestling, including our shared history as part of the PWG Reseda crew, among many other memories in that space. Plus, some Marvel talk! And Jim's long-standing connections to Philadelphia. A fun chat, so check it out! NOTE: This was recorded before WrestleMania 40. Jim on Instagram: @thejimmyv Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and

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01:00:25

The Pat Chat 024: Designing Fridges and Building...

The Pat Chat ·

2024/04/24

Pat welcomes Jess Eberle to the show! We chat about her early years in the cosplay space and her return in recent years. We talk about her work in product design and a particular item that went viral in the last couple years. We also chat about photoshoots and cons, collecting, and so much more! Jess' Instagram: @youcanttigatag Jess' Linktree Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

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01:24:28

The Pat Chat 023: A Collected Chat with Max Beckman!

The Pat Chat ·

2024/04/17

This week on The Pat Chat: Max Beckman of the band Half Past Two and owner of CheapGraphicNovels.com hops on to talk about conventions, our collecting habits, Omnibuses and more! Plus, Max talks about his adventures as part of a band and as an online comics retailer... Half-Past Two's website: https://www.halfpasttwoska.com/ CheapGraphicNovels.com Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.

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