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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

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55:58

Love Boat Ep 2 Review Aunt Esther vs George Jefferson

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/15

Ahoy again, cruise lovers! Welcome back to E-Motion Sickness, the Word Balloon Love Boat re-watch where Ian Brill Franco and I climb aboard the Pacific Princess and relive the romance, comedy, and wonderfully over-the-top guest stars that made this show a Saturday-night TV institution.Today we’re diving into Season 1, Episode 2, which originally aired October 1st, 1977 — and already you can see the formula that would make The Love Boat a hit for the next decade. Three stories, a boatload of

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67:01

David F Walker pt 2

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/15

Along with thoughts on Big Jim and The White Boy, we get into David's upcoming book on Black Cinema, his thoughts on Sinners, in time for the Oscars, and more

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61:03

David F Walker On Blackenstyne Shaft and grindhouse...

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2026/03/14

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91:40

King Of The Kaiju Godzilla with IDW Editor Jake Williams

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2026/03/13

Today we’re talking about one of the biggest icons in pop culture, Godzilla, and how the King of the Monsters is stomping his way through comics right now over at IDW. My guest is Jake Williams, the editor guiding the current and upcoming wave of Godzilla books. And if you’ve been paying attention, IDW has been building something really fun in the kaiju corner of the comics world. Bringing in a wide range of creators with very different storytelling styles to tackle the legendary monster.We’ll talk

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63:36

Dan Dare Returns with DeCampi And Laming

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2026/03/12

Today on Word Balloon, we’re blasting off with two creators bringing one of science fiction’s most legendary heroes back into orbit. Writer Alex DeCampi and artist Marc Laming have launched a Kickstarter to revive the classic British space adventurer Dan Dare, the Pilot of the Future. For generations, Dan Dare has been a cornerstone of UK science-fiction comics, created by Frank Hampson for the pages of Eagle back in 1950. Think epic space exploration, alien empires, and that clean, bold optimism

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70:36

Beavis Butthead and Rick Parker

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/11

In this episode, I sit down with cartoonist and longtime Marvel letterer Rick Parker for a wide-ranging conversation about his career in comics and cartooning. Rick spent years lettering at Marvel Comics, working during a fascinating period in the company’s history and contributing his distinctive hand to titles like Amazing Spider-Man and many others. We talk about what lettering at Marvel was really like. How the job worked day-to-day, the production realities of the era, and how lettering quietly

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57:07

Late Night with THE David Dastmalchian

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/10

Today I’m talking with actor, writer, and lifelong comics fan David Dastmalchian. You know David from a ton of great genre work . He played Thomas Schiff in The Dark Knight, Kurt in Marvel’s Ant-Man, and Polka-Dot Man in The Suicide Squad. And horror fans have been raving about his performance as the haunted late-night host Jack Delroy in Late Night with the Devil.But beyond acting, David is also a serious comic book storyteller. This week he’s launching a brand-new graphic novel called Through,

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88:21

Starfleet Academy Episode 9 review

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2026/03/09

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93:40

Kelly Sue DeConnick Captain Marvel

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/08

Kelly Sue DeConnick from 2012 lays out her Carol Danvers plans. They led to 32 issues a big movie hit and a new wave of Marvel readers

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64:09

40 Years Of The Dark Knight Klaus Janson

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/07

Today on Word Balloon, we’re celebrating a milestone in comics history — the 40th anniversary of The Dark Knight Returns , with the man whose inks helped define its look, Klaus Janson. When Frank Miller reinvented Batman in 1986, it wasn’t just the writing and pencils that shocked the comics world. Janson’s bold, expressive inks were a huge part of the book’s gritty atmosphere, giving Miller’s pages that raw, noir intensity that made Dark Knight feel unlike anything else on the stands. The result

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51:46

Alex Segura Writes a Fearless Daredevil Novel

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/06

On this episode of Word Balloon, I’m joined by writer Alex Segura. Alex has made a name for himself in comics and crime fiction, and now he’s stepping back into the Marvel Universe with his new Daredevil prose novel.We talk about bringing Matt Murdock to life in a full-length novel, how the story captures the tone of Hell’s Kitchen and Daredevil’s world, and how writing a Marvel novel differs from telling stories in comics. It’s a fun conversation about crime fiction, superhero storytelling, and

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53:25

Jim Terry Fixed

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2026/03/05

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53:25

Jim Terry From Comics To Film Shank

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/04

On this episode of Word Balloon, I’m catching up with a creator who’s never been afraid to follow his own path. Cartoonist Jim Terry made a huge impact in comics with his powerful graphic memoir Come Home, Indio, a deeply personal story about identity, heritage, and redemption that connected with readers across the industry.But Jim’s creative instincts don’t stop at the comics page. These days he’s turning that DIY spirit toward filmmaking, writing and directing the ultra-independent action feature

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91:22

Starfleet Academy Ep 8 Review

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/02

Hey kids, you just suffered a major dose of Trauma in many ways. Let's all put on...a play?And great news Tilly from Discovery, who has no professional experience in dealing with Trauma is here to help !

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59:03

E Motion Sickness Love Boat Review Season 1 Ep 1

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/03/01

Welcome back to Word Balloon , and welcome aboard for another episode of E-Motion Sickness: A Love Boat Re-Watch. We’re starting right at the beginning with Season One, Episode One . The launch point for the whole Love Boat phenomenon: sunny escapism, rotating celebrity passengers, and just enough heartfelt romance to keep you watching even when the plot gets gloriously ridiculous. This first voyage brings a fun trio of guest stars: Jimmie Walker, Bonnie Franklin, and Suzanne Somers. Three very

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92:55

A Quality Hang With Tom Brevoort

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/02/28

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52:41

Filip Sablik Revs Up Ignition Press

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/02/27

Publisher Filip Sablik joins me to discuss the IP line ad their choices for genre fiction.

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58:17

Marv Wolfman LIVE

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/02/26

From 2017 In this special live recording from Salt Lake Comic Con’s FanX, legendary comic-book writer Marv Wolfman sits down with me for an expansive conversation spanning his remarkable career. Marv delves into his defining work on The New Teen Titans, the game-changing Crisis on Infinite Earths, his contributions to Blade and Tomb of Dracula, and more , all with the energy of a live audience fueling the discussion. Whether you’re a longtime fan of his storytelling or just discovering his impact on

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67:20

Grindhouse Movies And Comics With Michael Stradford

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/02/24

We’re getting down and dirty in the sticky-floored, neon-lit world of grindhouse cinema with filmmaker and storyteller Michael Stradford. Michael and I dive headfirst into the raw, unapologetic energy that made grindhouse legendary. The regional theaters, the four-wallers, the double features that mixed western gun smoke with kung-fu fury and hard-hitting blaxploitation attitude.We talk about what made those movies work, why they still matter, and how that anything-goes spirit shaped generations of

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88:35

Starfleet Academy ep 7 Review

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2026/02/23

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