She’s portrayed a sci-fi hero, a comic book villain, and just about everything in between! This week, I’m sitting down with actress Katee Sackhoff to talk about her iconic roles including Starbuck on the classic sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica, and the evil Amunet Black on The Flash! Photo: REX/Shutterstock Images TM & copyright © CW […]
May 05, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Time to go MAD as I sit down with cartoonist and the curator of the Mad Magazine art exhibit, Brian Walker! Brian talks about the history of the satirical comic, as well as the life and legacy of his father – legendary cartoonist, Mort Walker! Mad Illustration by Tom Richmond © 2018 E.C. Publications/DC Entertainment […]
May 03, 2018•58 min
It’s a SUPER celebration as the Toddler of Steel from Superman: The Movie, Aaron Smolinski, stops by to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the epic superhero film! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros. “Like” Aaron on Facebook Stuff you heard on the show: Mad Magazine exhibit at the Billy Ireland Caroon Library & Museum […]
Apr 29, 2018•1 hr 2 min
HAIL HYDRA! It’s time to bring on the bad guy (actually he’s quite nice) as I sit down with Reed Diamond – Daniel Whitehall aka Werner Reinhardt aka Kraken (?) from Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Photo courtesy Reed Diamond Images TM & copyright © ABC, Marvel Follow Reed on Instagram Follow Reed on Twitter Stuff […]
Apr 22, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Actor Rick Cosnett drops by this week to talk about making the ultimate sacrifice to save Team Flash. PLUS – Rick chats about The Vampire Diaries, reuniting with his Flash mates for the short film The Letter Carrier, AND his thoughts about the comic book villain Cobalt Blue! Photo courtesy Rick Cosnett Images TM […]
Apr 15, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Superman: The Movie with Lana Lang from the original super flick – actress/author Diane Sherry Case! Photo courtesy Diane Sherry Case Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC Follow Diane on Instagram Follow Diane on Twitter “Like” Diane on Facebook Diane’s website, Miraculous Productions Stuff you heard on the […]
Apr 07, 2018•46 min
This week, I’m channeling the Speed Force and hangin’ out with the Flash’s mom! Actress Michelle Harrison stops by to talk about her role as Nora Allen on the hit CW series – The Flash! Photo courtesy Michelle Harrison / Emmett Sparling Images TM & copyright © The CW, DC Comics Follow Michelle on Twitter […]
Mar 25, 2018•48 min
My adventure in Cleveland, OH continues with a trip to Wizard World Cleveland! You’ll hear from Gotham’s David Mazouz and Sean Pertwee, legendary artists Carl Potts and Phil Ortiz, super animator/director Tom Cook, PLUS – a Justice League cameo with the Flash and Cyborg – Ezra Miller and Ray Fisher! Wizard World Follow David […]
Mar 17, 2018•1 hr 4 min
This week, I’m taking the show on the road to Cleveland, OH – the home of Superman! Uncover Superman’s Cleveland roots with Mike Olszewski of the Siegel & Shuster Society, and relive 80 years of Superman history with the Cleveland Public Library’s Amy Dawson! PLUS – celebs share their thoughts on the Man of Steel! […]
Mar 10, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Lando in the Lair! This week, I’m sitting down with the King of Cool, the one and only Billy Dee Williams, to talk about Star Wars, Batman, and much more! Photo courtesy Billy Dee Williams, Coolwaters Productions Images TM & copyright © LucasFilm, Warner Bros., Marvel Comics Follow Billy Dee Williams on Twitter Stuff you […]
Mar 02, 2018•40 min
I’m following up a Trickster…with a PRANK! The lovely and talented Corinne Bohrer is in the Lair this week for Flash Month. Corinne talks about working on the ORIGINAL Flash series with John Wesley Shipp and Mark Hamill, and bringing her character, Prank, back on the NEW series! Images TM & copyright © The CW, […]
Feb 24, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Flash Back / Flash Forward February speeds on with Kenny Johnston – the Flash from the ORIGINAL Justice League movie! Kenny zooms in to chat about his time portraying Barry Allen in the 1997 CBS pilot flick! Photo courtesy Kenny Johnston Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC Comics Follow Kenny on Instagram […]
Feb 17, 2018•47 min
No trick! Flash Back/Flash Forward February continues with a visit from the Trickster, actor Devon Graye! Devon stops by to talk about working with Mark Hamill and Corinne Bohrer, taking down Elongated Man, and the problems with prison pudding! Photo courtesy Devon Graye Images TM & copyright © The CW, DC Comics
Feb 10, 2018•1 hr
Actor Vito D’Ambrosio stops by to help me kick off Flash Back/Flash Forward February! Vito talks about appearing on both the classic and current Flash series. PLUS – stories of working with DeNiro, Newman, Cruise, Scorcese, Costner, DePalma, and MORE! Photo courtesy Vito D’Ambrosio Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., The CW “Like” Vito […]
Feb 04, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Look! Up in the sky! It’s John Newton! John flies into the Lair this week to reminisce about portraying the Boy of Steel and to help me celebrate the 30th anniversary of the TV series, Superboy! Images TM & copyright © John Newton, Warner Bros., DC Comics John’s website, Health Beyond Belief Order Superboy […]
Feb 01, 2018•1 hr 15 min
Superman stuck rescuing a cat? Wardrobe malfunctions? A blackout in NYC? All part of the amazing story detailed in the book “The Making of Superman: The Movie”! This week, I’m celebrating the 40th anniversary of the super flick by sitting down with the author of the super book – David M. Petrou! Photo courtesy David […]
Jan 28, 2018•42 min
This week, I’m talking with actress Brenda Strong about Indiana Jones, Spaceballs, Star Trek, Shatner, and her role as Lillian Luthor on Supergirl! Photo courtesy Brenda Strong Images TM & copyright © WB, The CW Follow Brenda on Twitter Follow Brenda on Instagram Order season two of Supergirl
Jan 20, 2018•58 min
Pull up a chair at Quark’s bar and order a Warp Core Breach because it’s time to celebrate 25 years of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with producer, writer, and showrunner, Ira Steven Behr! Images TM & copyright © What We Left Behind Productions LLC, Marvel Comics Follow Ira on Twitter Pre-order the DS9 […]
Jan 14, 2018•1 hr 26 min
From Urkel to the Punisher! I’m talkin’ sitcoms, superheroes, and SO much more with award-winning writer/producer Felicia D. Henderson! Picture courtesy Felicia D. Henderson/Anderson Group Images TM & copyright © Marvel Television, DC Comics Follow Felicia on Twitter Follow Felicia on Instagram Watch The Quad on BET Watch The Punisher on Netflix
Jan 07, 2018•1 hr 7 min
From Smallville to Batman v Superman and Justice League, actor Joe Morton joins me this week to talk about his time in the DC TV and movie worlds, what it was like to work with two different directors on Justice League, the possibility of a Cyborg flick, and his Emmy-winning role on Scandal! Picture courtesy […]
Dec 30, 2017•40 min
SNIKT! This week, I’m celebrating 25 years of X-Men: The Animated Series with Wolverine himself, actor Cal Dodd! Cal joins me in the Lair to talk about one of the coolest animated series of all time, how he joined the “Circus”, working with genius visionary Jim Henson, and the eerie similarities between his career…and Hugh […]
Dec 23, 2017•50 min
Year Five of Comic Book Central begins with sci-fi legend and original Star Trekker, Walter Koenig! Walter beams into the Lair to talk Trek (classic and new!), Monkees wigs, and working/sparring with Shatner! Warp factor five and full speed ahead for a new season of Comic Book Central! Book image copyright © Walter Koenig Comic […]
Dec 17, 2017•1 hr 29 min
Get ready to celebrate the 4th anniversary of Comic Book Central! It’s my annual treasury-sized travel back over the past year to revisit some of the most memorable moments on the show. Guests from the worlds of Superman, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC and Marvel TV shows and movies, MST3K, Lost in Space and much […]
Nov 12, 2017•1 hr 30 min
It’s an X-citing 25th anniversary celebration of X-Men: The Animated Series with the showrunner and writer on the series – super couple Eric and Julia Lewald! PLUS – your last chance to score my 4th anniversary exclusive sketchcover giveaway! Photo courtesy Eric and Julia Lewald Images TM & copyright © Eric Lewald, Fox Order the […]
Nov 04, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Tunes, Toby, and TASERFACE! All part of my conversation with actor Chris Sullivan as we chat about Guardians of the Galaxy – Volume 2, This Is Us, and MUCH more! PLUS – details on my 4th anniversary exclusive sketchcover giveaway! Photo courtesy John Daugherty Images TM & copyright © Disney, Marvel Chris Sullivan online […]
Oct 28, 2017•32 min
From chief medical officer on board Deep Space Nine to chief bad guy in Gotham City! Alexander Siddig is my guest this week and we’re talkin’ Trek and his latest gig as Ra’s al Ghul on Gotham! PLUS – I announce my 4th anniversary Comic Book Central EXCLUSIVE giveaway! Photo courtesy Alexander Siddig Images TM […]
Oct 21, 2017•52 min
May the Schwartz be with you! You’ve got a VIP seat to my Cincinnati Comic Expo Q&A with the incredibly talented actress, Daphne Zuniga, as we celebrate 30 years of the classic Mel Brooks sci-fi spoof, Spaceballs! Cincinnati Comic Expo Follow Daphne on Twitter Follow Daphne on Instagram Stuff you heard on the […]
Oct 15, 2017•49 min
Let’s head to Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe! Joining me this week is the magnificent Marisol Nichols, who brings Veronica Lodge’s mother Hermione to life each week on Riverdale! Photo courtesy Marisol Nichols Images TM & copyright © The CW Network, Archie Comics Follow Marisol on Twitter Follow Marisol on Instagram “Like” Marisol on Facebook […]
Oct 12, 2017•39 min
Superman! Superman II! The Empire Strikes Back! EVERY Pixar film! Oh, and he just so happened to know a thing or two about a thing or two for 11 seasons of Cheers! John Ratzenberger joins me for a Q&A on part two of my trip to the Cincinnati Comic Expo! Cincinnati Comic Expo John […]
Oct 10, 2017•54 min
My epic three-part adventure at the Cincinnati Comic Expo begins with Gotham’s Poison Ivy, Maggie Geha, and superstar artists Adam Hughes and Ty Templeton! Cincinnati Comic Expo online Follow Maggie Geha on Twitter “Like” Maggie Geha on Facebook Adam Hughes’ website Follow Adam Hughes on Twitter “Like” Adam Hughes on […]
Oct 07, 2017•32 min