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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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66:39

Planet Hulk Revisited: Greg Pak on Legacies and New...

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/22

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 behind-the-scenes insights into crafting the epic that redefined the Green Goliath, and teases a brand-new chapter arriving this fall, reuniting the full creative team that launched the original classic.We also dive into the origins of Amadeus Cho, the boy genius who would become the Totally Awesome Hulk, and discuss the character’s impact on readers and

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53:04

Forging Worlds, Facing Demons and Superman: A...

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2025/09/22

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 ever-expanding career. First, Greg walks us through his brand-new Dungeons & Dragons run for Dark Horse, where he blends his gift for character-driven storytelling with the boundless imagination of tabletop fantasy.From there, we shift to his work on Dynamite’s Supernatural comic, a series rooted in the show’s first year that captures the raw

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60:43

Inside Batman: The Animated Series with Alan Burnett

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2025/09/21

In this conversation, veteran animation writer and producer Alan Burnett reflects on his groundbreaking work shaping Batman: The Animated Series, the show that redefined superhero storytelling for television. Burnett walks us through the creative challenges of translating Gotham City’s noir-infused atmosphere and complex characters into a format that spoke to both kids and adults, setting a new standard for superhero animation in the 1990s.We also dive into his collaboration with Paul Dini on DC

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65:56

Batman Day Special: Glen Weldon Unmasks The Caped...

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2025/09/20

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 and co-host of Pop Culture Happy Hour. Glen is also the author of The Caped Crusade: Batman and the Rise of Nerd Culture, a sharp, witty, and deeply researched look at how the Dark Knight has evolved across comics, TV, and film — and how fandom itself has grown right alongside him.From campy ’60s TV to grim ’80s reinventions, and into Batman’s

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101:35

Trek Watch Strange New Worlds Season Recap

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Plus Star Trek Khan, Spinal Tap 2 Gen V Season 2 ep 1 and other tv and film tthoughts

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97:02

The League Asks Me Anything pt 2

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/18

More questions on camera nd from the live chat. We get more into comics, trek podcasting and more

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65:23

The League Asks Me Anything pt 1

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2025/09/17

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 corner of geek and sports culture:Boxing: The big focus was on the much-anticipated Canelo vs. Crawford bout, with breakdowns of styles, stakes, and legacy.Comics: We spanned the decades — from the Silver Age of the 1960s through today’s modern runs, talking creators, characters, and the shifts in storytelling across generations.Television:

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120:24

Celebrating Conan #25 with Jim Zub pt 1

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2025/09/16

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 been nothing short of a masterclass in honoring Robert E. Howard’s legendary creation while pushing the stories into bold new territory. Zub’s tales balance the grit and savagery fans demand with a keen sense of pacing and character that feels both timeless and fresh.With next month’s Conan the Barbarian #25, he delivers a special,

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105:10

Pinky Yako and More With Rob Paulsen

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2025/09/15

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 partners.At the heart of the series’ enduring charm is the voice of Rob Paulsen, the endlessly versatile actor who brought the dim-witted yet lovable Pinky to life with his unforgettable “Narf!” catchphrase. But Pinky is only one jewel in Paulsen’s long career behind the microphone.From his heroic turns as Raphael (and later Donatello) in Teenage

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67:52

Sterling Gates Part 2 – Superhero Writing Across...

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2025/09/13

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 crafting Kara’s voice, working hand-in-glove with Igle to re-define her place in the DC Universe, and why their collaboration remains one of the character’s most beloved eras.Sterling opens up about the challenges of balancing editorial direction with his and Jamal’s creative instincts, and how they fought to give Kara her own identity

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68:39

Supergirl, Flash, and THE Crisis Sterling Gates pt 1

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/12

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 talks about how his stories are finding new life in print—starting with the reissue of his Bizarro Supergirl arc, and continuing next year with his contributions to the New Krypton saga omnibus, co-written alongside James Robinson and Greg Rucka. We also look at the various actors who've played the woman of tomorrow, including Gates's work

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61:10

Mark Russell Unmasks Racer X, Wonder Woman and more

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2025/09/11

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 high-octane racing—it’s a crime-noir thriller that digs deep into the ex-racer’s mysterious past and explores how he became the legendary masked driver. Mark shares how he blended the danger of the track with the grit of noir storytelling to reimagine one of anime’s most iconic characters.We also preview his upcoming collaboration with Mike

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74:01

The Rucka Debrief pt 2 A New Rucka Era at DC

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/10

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 co-writers and editors caused him to have serious personal issues and leave in digust to focus on creator owned projects.But it’s not all doom and gloom — Greg is genuinely excited about his latest DC work, the upcoming Cheetah and Cheshire Rob the Justice League, with his usual collaborator Nicola Scott. Greg makes it clear how much better the

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59:55

The Rucka Debrief pt 1 Futuristic Espionage in Lazarus

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/09

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 part 2

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95:12

Trek Watch SNW Ep9 Terrarium Review

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/08

Enemy Mine, and 4 other Trek episodes seemed very similar.

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64:03

Fun Adventures coming from Franco

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/07

3 new titles including a kickstarter from Franco featuring luchadores, an indiana jones style flyboy and... a ninja kaiju ?

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124:36

Trek Watch Four and A Half Vulcans and more review

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/06

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78:24

Matt Fraction: Writing Batman, Jimmy Olsen & Beyond...

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/05

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 work on Jimmy Olsen and other standout projects from across his career.Fraction digs into how his approach to storytelling has changed over the years, balancing structure with spontaneity, and what keeps him inspired as both a writer and a fan.We also dive into today’s movie and TV landscape—what’s working, what isn’t, and how the comics medium

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66:55

Batman #1 — A New Era Begins with Matt Fraction pt 1

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/04

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 pulls no punches as he talks about his bold reinterpretation of Gotham City and its darkest corners.We dig into his surprising new take on Killer Croc, explore the emotional fallout of Batman’s ongoing struggle without Alfred, and break down the striking redesign of Gotham as a city under siege.Fraction also teases the shocking status quo shift

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105:28

Superman, Infernal Hulk & Gotham’s Quiet Man —...

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2025/09/03

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, exploring the dark, horror-driven arc that leads directly into the upcoming title change, Infernal Hulk.From there, we turn to Adventures of Superman: Book of El #1, which continues the epic saga Johnson began in Warworld, bringing Superman’s story into bold new territory.Finally, we preview next week’s release of Batman and Robin #25, featuring a

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