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Comic Book Central

Written, produced and hosted by Joe Stuber. In his guise as Stuberman, Joe has created the world’s first podcast devoted exclusively to in-depth interviews with the legendary talents (actors, writers, producers, directors and more) who have brought comic book properties to life on TV, Broadway, film, video games, live events and beyond!
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#492: Lenore Zann, Rogue from X-Men: TAS!

One of my most X-citing episodes ever! Actress Lenore Zann drops by to talk about bringing the role of Rogue to life on X-Men: The Animated Series & X-Men ‘97! TM & copyright © Comic Book CentralPhoto courtesy Nick GainesImages TM & copyright © Disney, Lenore Zann Buy A Rogue’s Tale: A MemoirGet tickets to […]

Jun 11, 202556 min

#491: FanExpo Cleveland – Part Two!

Part 2 of my adventure at FanExpo Cleveland! Catching up with actor DJ Qualls and an X-citing visit with George Buza (Beast) and producer Larry Houston from X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ‘97! TM & copyright © Comic Book CentralFanExpo logo TM & copyright © Informa FanExpoLarry Houston’s official websiteSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s […]

May 26, 202544 min

#490: FanExpo Cleveland – Part One!

Part 1 of my adventure at FanExpo Cleveland! Reminiscing about 1991’s Hook with Dante Basco – AND, celebrating the Year of Superman with actor George Newbern (Justice League Unlimited), Rags Morales (Action Comics), and a Cleveland Superman statue update from the Siegel & Shuster Society! TM & copyright © Comic Book CentralFanExpo logo TM & […]

May 09, 202532 min

#489: Ed Gross, author of Superman: The Definitive History!

I’m chatting with the author of the ultimate Superman book – Superman: The Definitive History, Ed Gross! We’re discussing the 8 plus decade history of the Man of Steel, right up to the new flick from James Gunn! Buy SuperMan: The Definitive HistoryEd Gross’ Official WebsiteSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube Channel

Apr 05, 202554 min

#488: Super Friends special with Will Rodgers!

I’m reviewing the recent home video release of Super Friends: The Complete Collection alongside my Super Friend, author Will Rodgers (The Ultimate Super Friends Companion, volumes 1 & 2). PLUS – find out how to get in on my Super Friends: The Complete Collection DVD giveaway! (Giveaway ends 3/31/25 at 11:59pm EST – US residents […]

Feb 23, 202531 min

#487: GalaxyCon Columbus – Part Two!

Part two of my adventure at GalaxyCon Columbus featuring celebrity guests: Zach Galligan (Gremlins), Corbin Bernsen (The Punisher), Peter Facinelli (Supergirl), and Thomas Lennon (Supergirl)! TM & copyright © Comic Book CentralGalaxyCon logo TM & copyright © GalaxyCon Stuff you heard on the show:GalaxyConBuy Supergirl: The Complete SeriesAs an Amazon Associate, Comic Book Central earns […]

Feb 11, 202536 min

#486: GalaxyCon Columbus – Part One!

Part one of my two-part recap of my adventure at GalaxyCon Columbus featuring celebrity guests: William Katt (The Greatest American Hero), Martin Kove (Cobra Kai), Barry Bostwick (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Cooper Andrews (Shazam!), and John Jackson Miller, author of Batman: Resurrection. PLUS – three giveaways for the listeners! TM & copyright © Comic […]

Jan 29, 202559 min

#485: Chris Ryall, author of The Mighty Marvel Calendar Book!

Let’s flip the calendar pages back to the 70s & 80s with Chris Ryall, author of The Mighty Marvel Calendar Book: A Visual History! Chris takes us on a journey to one of the grooviest times in Marvel’s past. TM & copyright © Comic Book CentralPhoto courtesy Chris RyallImage TM & copyright © Marvel Stuff […]

Dec 18, 202454 min

#484: Paul Reiser on Aliens, comic books, comedy, Stranger Things & more!

Kickin’ off Year 12 of the show with the one and only Paul Reiser! Hilarious comedian, bestselling author, terrifically talented actor – we’re chattin’ about Aliens, comic books, Mad About You, Stranger Things, The Boys, Paul’s new film The Problem With People, and his return to standup with a new comedy special! TM & copyright […]

Dec 04, 202450 min

#483: Comic Book Central 11th anniversary special!

It’s the anniversary special that goes to 11! Super year, super guests! It’s party time in the Lair as we celebrate Comic Book Central’s 11th anniversary. Great guests & memorable moments from the past year, listener greetings, AND…the latest on my super giveaways! IHOP Indiana Jones / X-Box promotionTerrifiConSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube Channel

Nov 23, 202451 min

#482: Neal McDonough from Captain America and the Arrowverse!

Actor Neal McDonough drops by the Lair to talk about fighting alongside Captain America & Agent Carter, battling Green Arrow & Sly Stallone, and starring in his latest film, the post-apocalyptic drama Homestead. Photo courtesy McDonough CompanyImages TM & copyright © Disney, Marvel, The CW Angel StudiosSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube Channel

Nov 09, 202439 min

#481: Todd McFarlane & David Dastmalchian on Knights vs Samurai!

Actor/writer David Dastmalchian & artist/writer Todd McFarlane return to Comic Book Central! We’re chatting about their latest team-up for Image Comics’ epic tale, Knights vs. Samurai! Photos courtesy Todd McFarlane; Jessica Castro / The GraftonComic image TM & copyright © Image Comics Get Knights vs. Samurai from Image ComicsMcFarlane ToysSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube […]

Oct 26, 202458 min

#480: Back to the Future: The Musical with producer Bob Gale!

Great Scott! Back to the Future producer Bob Gale returns to the Lair to talk about the Broadway smash, Back to the Future: The Musical!Photo courtesy Bob Gale Get your tickets to Back to the Future: The MusicalUniversal Fan Fest NightsSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube Channel

Oct 13, 20241 hr 5 min

#479: TerrifiCon, pt. 7 with C. Thomas Howell!

Closing out my look back at this year’s TerrifiCon with C. Thomas Howell! We’re chattin’ about The Outsiders, E.T., Criminal Minds, Professor Zoom, Spider-Man, and 1923! TerrifiCon logo TM & copyright © Big Fedora Marketing TerrifiConAudio courtesy Fandom Spotlite. Subscribe to their YouTube channelSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube Channel

Oct 12, 202459 min

#478: TerrifiCon, pt. 6 with Kate Micucci from The Big Bang Theory & Scooby-Doo!

My TerrifiCon recap continues with the wildly talented Kate Micucci from The Big Bang Theory and she’s the voice of Velma from Scooby-Doo! Jinkies!TerrifiCon logo TM & copyright © Big Fedora MarketingScooby-Doo images TM & copyright © Warner Bros. TerrifiConAudio courtesy Fandom Spotlite. Subscribe to their YouTube channelSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube Channel

Oct 12, 202455 min

#477: TerrifiCon, pt. 5 with Joe Pantoliano from The Goonies & The Sopranos!

My TerrifiCon recap continues with Joe Pantoliano from The Goonies, The Matrix, Daredevil, The Sopranos, the Bad Boys films & more. PLUS – Joey Pants talks about an upcoming Marvel project! (Yeah, you read that right.) TerrifiCon logo TM & copyright © Big Fedora MarketingImages TM & copyright © Marvel, WB Joe’s website – No […]

Oct 09, 202452 min

#476: TerrifiCon, pt. 4 with Spaceballs’ Daphne Zuniga!

My TerrifiCon recap continues with Spaceballs’ Daphne Zuniga! We’re talkin’ about the original silly sci-fi classic AND the upcoming Spaceballs 2, PLUS Melrose Place & much MORE! TerrifiCon logo TM & copyright © Big Fedora MarketingSpaceballs image TM & copyright © MGM TerrifiConAudio courtesy Fandom Spotlite. Subscribe to their YouTube channelSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s […]

Oct 05, 202443 min

#475: TerrifiCon, pt. 3 with Martin & Jesse Kove!

Continuing my TerrifiCon recap with Cobra Kai’s Martin & Jesse Kove! TerrifiConAudio courtesy Fandom Spotlite. Subscribe to their YouTube channelSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube channel

Oct 01, 202447 min

#474: TerrifiCon, pt. 2 with Cobie Smulders!

Continuing my TerrifiCon recap with Cobie Smulders from Marvel’s Avengers, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Stumptown, How I Met Your Mother & MORE! (Panel audio courtesy Fandom Spotlite) Marvel images TM & copyright © Marvel/DisneyTerrifiCon logo TM & copyright © Big Fedora Marketing TerrifiConSubscribe to Fandom Spotlite’s YouTube channelSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube channel

Sep 27, 202458 min

#472: Columbus Symphony preview: John Williams Tribute & Batman In Concert!

Get ready, Ohio! The Columbus Symphony is gettin’ heroic with two super events – A John Williams Celebration & Batman In Concert! Daniel Walshaw from the Columbus Symphony is here to talk about both! Batman image TM & copyright © WB Visit the Columbus Symphony online for ticketsSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube Channel

Sep 15, 202432 min

#471: Andrew Robinson from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine!

From Dirty Harry to Deep Space Nine and beyond – I’m chatting with Star Trek: DS9’s Andrew Robinson! You’ll hear about his time on Trek, as well as his TV appearances on Spider-Man, M.A.N.T.I.S., The Greatest American Hero, and his scary standoff with Lou Ferrigno on The Incredible Hulk! Photo courtesy Andrew RobinsonImages TM & […]

Aug 11, 202445 min

#470: Celia Rose Gooding from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds!

Hailing frequencies open…I’m talkin’ Trek with Celia Rose Gooding! You’ll hear about the momentous day Celia landed the iconic role of Uhura on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, how the role made a personal impact, and get Celia’s thoughts on the rumored Star Trek Broadway musical!Photo courtesy Celia Rose GoodingImages TM & copyright © CBS/Paramount, […]

Aug 08, 202444 min

#469: Whoopi Goldberg on Star Trek & her new graphic novel!

Hollywood icon Whoopi Goldberg is here! EGOT (Emmy/Grammy/Oscar/Tony) winner, actress, comedienne, author, Star Trek legend, and now the writer of her own graphic novel. We’re talkin’ about everything and you do NOT want to miss this one! Photo copyright © Timothy WhiteImages TM & copyright © Dark Horse Comics, DC Buy Whoopi’s memoir, Bits and […]

Jul 26, 202435 min

#467: TerrifiCon ’24 preview with Mitch Hallock!

I’m sitting down with the man behind TerrifiCon, Mitch Hallock! Mitch drops by the Lair to give us a preview of this year’s show. Celebs, comic creators, fun, games, contests, parties…it’s all a part of TerrifiCon, CT’s #1 comic con! TerrifiCon image TM & copyright © Big Fedora Marketing Visit TerrifiCon online for show info […]

Jul 18, 202425 min

#467: Lance Guest on The Last Starfighter!

Continuing my 40th anniversary celebration of The Last Starfighter with Lance Guest! Lance drops by to chat about the classic 80s sci-fi flick (and his thoughts on a sequel), as well as X-Files, an audition for the Princess Bride he’ll never forget, and, yes…one of the most notorious sequels of all time – Jaws: The […]

Jul 13, 202458 min

#466: Catherine Mary Stewart on The Last Starfighter!

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of TWO 80s cinema classics, Night of the Comet & The Last Starfighter, with the incredibly talented actress who stars in both – Catherine Mary Stewart! Photo courtesy Catherine Mary StewartImages TM & copyright © Universal, Marvel Comics Catherine’s official websiteOrder The Last Starfighter from Arrow VideoOrder Welcome Back Kotter from […]

Jun 19, 202449 min

#465: J. K. Simmons & Michelle Schumacher!

Oscar-winning actor J. K. Simmons and writer/director Michelle Schumacher join me to talk about their latest film, You Can’t Run Forever. Plus, I ask J. K. about his roles in Spider-Man, Justice League, and yes…Batgirl! Movie images TM & copyright © Lionsgate, SonyPhoto TM & copyright © Rob Northway Subscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube […]

May 11, 202419 min

#464: FanExpo Cleveland!

It’s my adventure at FanExpo Cleveland! Chatting with Star Trek star, Brent Spiner, actor Ethan Suplee (Mallrats, My Name Is Earl), iconic voice actor Fred Tatasciore (Star Wars, New Looney Tunes), FanExpo’s Jerry Milani, and a SUPER announcement from the Siegel & Shuster Society about Cleveland’s tribute to Superman!FanExpo logo TM & copyright © FanExpo […]

May 04, 202444 min

#463: Author Rick Greene on classic comedy teams & comics!

The greatest comedy teams of all time – Abbott & Costello, Martin & Lewis, Laurel & Hardy – marketing them to the public included comic books! Author Rick Greene joins me to talk about his series of incredible books highlighting the advertising of these iconic comic teams. Buy Rick’s books from BearManor MediaSubscribe to Comic […]

Apr 20, 202438 min
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