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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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80:08

aw yeah podcast -the fall will kill you

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/10/05

artie franco and his son nick join me . kickstarters , con reports, celeb encounters, and that sense of fall in the air

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60:11

Sunday Conversation Boulet Bros Comics and Dragula

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2026/10/04

The Boulet Brothers are celebrating a major milestone as The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula turns 10 years old. Now heading into its seventh season, the series returns October 23rd on Shudder, continuing its singular mix of drag, horror, glamour, and the grotesque that has made it a cult phenomenon.But this conversation goes well beyond Dragula. Dracmorda and Swanthula are also lifelong comic-book fans, and we spend a lot of time digging into that side of their fandom. The characters, creators, horror

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85:31

Twilight Zone Star Trek and New Sci-Fi From Marc...

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/10/03

Marc Scott Zicree has spent decades thinking about science fiction. Where it’s been, where it’s going, and how you actually get it made.For generations of fans, Marc is perhaps best known as the author of The Twilight Zone Companion, the landmark guide to Rod Serling’s classic series that helped establish serious episode-by-episode scholarship about The Twilight Zone.But Marc is also a veteran television writer whose credits stretch across genre television, including Star Trek: The Next Generation,

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109:13

Matt Wagner Kelley Jones Dracula Vol 4

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2026/10/02

These two titans of Horro combine their distinct styles to create a singular vision in their four volume adaptation of the Bram Stoker classic. We talk horror tv and more.

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67:02

John McCrea Horror and Hitman's return

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Ushering in horror month with John McCrea, who has a new horror story with Garth Ennis coming out in November... and the return of Tommy Monaghan the funniest badd-ass of Noonan's Bar in a new untold Hitman one shot Xmas special with Garth, coming from DC

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84:35

Mark Waid Batman Robin Justice League and More

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/09/30

In addition to talking about Mark's latest book, we also discuss several comic book artists that don't get their due

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132:47

Lanterns Ep 7 Strange New World Ep 10 Reviews

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/09/29

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100:30

Sunday Conversation: Al Milgrom, Pt.2

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/09/28

In Part 2 of our conversation with comic book veteran Al Milgrom, we dig into the stories behind the pages , and beyond them. Al shares his memories of the legendary style of Wally Wood and offers insights into the creative genius of Murphy Anderson.Then, the spotlight shifts to the editorial trenches at Marvel. Al opens up about his collaborations and clashes with Jim Shooter, especially during the turbulent production of Secret Wars II. From late scripts to deadline disasters, you'll get the

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123:38

Sunday Conversation: Al Milgrom, Pt. 1

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/09/27

Remember waiting at the drugstore for the news distributor’s truck, then watching the druggist fill the spinner rack with fresh comics? In this two-part Word Balloon conversation, Al Milgrom takes us from that thrill of discovering new books into the Marvel Bullpen, where he worked as a penciler, inker, editor, and writer during a pivotal era.In Part 1, Al remembers hand-delivering artwork to John Romita Sr. and Virginia Romita, the creative chaos and personality clashes of the bullpen, and Marvel’s

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78:42

TCM Host Eddie Muller and Comics

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/09/26

On this episode of Word Balloon, I’m talking with Eddie Muller, the host of Noir Alley on Turner Classic Movies. We get into his lifelong love of comic books and the connection he sees between comics and film noir: the crime stories, the striking visuals, and the characters who don’t always make the right choices. Eddie also tells me about the Film Noir Foundation, which he founded to preserve and restore movies that might otherwise be lost. It’s a conversation about two art forms we love and why

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95:35

Matt Fraction Batman Bad Seeds and Beyond

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2026/09/25

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68:38

e-motion love boat ep 6 review

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/09/24

It's another e-motion sickness Love Boat re-watch with Franco and Guest passengers Allison Baker and Gabriel Hardman In this episode, identical twins Ellen and Helen Edwards, both played by Diana Canova, have only one ticket and carefully take turns leaving their cabin, using an alarm wristwatch to keep their scheme straight, which leads to plenty of confusion for Doc, played by Bernie Kopell, as Helen comes on to him while Ellen repeatedly spurns him, leaving Doc completely baffled by her

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65:09

James Tucker Batman Caped Crusader

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/09/23

Exceutive Producer James Tucker talks about the secend season Of Batman Cape Crusader. Will there be a third season?

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129:14

Lanterns Ep 6 Strange New Worlds Ep 9 Reviews

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2026/09/22

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155:39

sunday conversation mike gold

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/09/21

Mike Gold and I relive the 70s and 80's in comics Chicago and broadcasting

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131:34

Batman Bond and More With Jeff Parker

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/09/20

Batman 66, Hanna Barbera DC Crossovers, John Carter VS Mars Attacks and James Bond Origins Talk with Jeff

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67:05

Trek Crossover With The Tachyon Pulse Podcast

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2026/09/19

Jay from the Tachyon Pulse Podcast was so frustrated by the latest episode of Sta Trek Starngew Worlds, he asked for a new talk. I obliged. I also convinced Jay to start his own audio podcast, checck it out https://www.spreaker.com/episode/star-trek-snw-what-is-the-point-live--75190493

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65:37

IDW Star Trek's New Directions

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2026/09/18

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67:56

Darkseid vs the World Sanford Greene

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/09/17

Sanford previews next month's DC one shot he's made with Scott Snyder that tells us what Darkseid has been up to since DC KO We also get some Bitter Root news and Sanford had some major design contributions to the next Spider Verse animated film.

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76:38

Hitmen and Humor Kyle Starks

Word Balloon Comics Podcast ·

2026/09/16

Kyle Starks is back, and as usual, he’s got a lot going on.Right now on Kickstarter, Kyle is bringing Louise Sprouse Stole My Heart (And I Have Two Hours to Get It Back) to print. It’s a 48-page, done-in-one story about a professional hitman on the run who returns to the vacation spot of his childhood and unexpectedly comes face-to-face with his first love.So, naturally, it’s got romance, memories of growing up…and the kind of insane, over-the-top violence you expect from a Kyle Starks comic.And

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