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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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Episodes

Episode 102: Diane McBain

She shared the screen with the Dynamic Duo, Green Hornet and Kato! Now, actress Diane McBain shares some time with us in the Lair to chat about her TWO tales on the classic TV series, Batman! Photo courtesy Diane McBain Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros. Diane on Facebook Order Famous Enough: A […]

Nov 28, 20151 hr

Episode 101: Huey Lewis

Year Three of Comic Book Central begins! I’m kicking off the new season by going “Back in Time” to celebrate the 30th annivesary of Back to the Future with the baddest frontman in the land – Huey Lewis! Images TM & copyright © IDW Publishing, Geffen Records Huey Lewis and the News online Huey […]

Nov 21, 201554 min

Episode 100: 2nd Anniversary Special

Batman ’66, Birds of Prey, The Flash, Howard the Duck, Star Wars, Star Trek, Filmation, Flash Gordon, Spider-Man, Back to the Future, comic cons, Marvel, DC and so much MORE! Celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Comic Book Central with this treasury-sized look back at the memorable guests and moments from Year Two of the show! […]

Nov 08, 20151 hr 24 min

Episode 99: Cincinnati Comic Expo

Don’t be a slacker! Join me as I celebrate the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future at the Cincinnati Comic Expo with Claudia Wells (Jennifer Parker), Harry Waters, Jr. (Marvin Berry), “Doc Brown”…and Mr. Strickland himself, James Tolkan! Cincinnati Comic Expo Nock Entertainment Group (Batcopter) Claudia Wells official site Back to […]

Oct 24, 20151 hr 23 min

Episode 98: Claudia Wells

It’s the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future! The perfect time to take a ride in the DeLorean with actress Claudia Wells, who played Marty McFly’s girlfriend, Jennifer Parker! Photo courtesy Claudia Wells Images TM & copyright © Universal Studios, Telltale Games Claudia Wells official site Follow Claudia on Twitter Follow Claudia […]

Oct 17, 20151 hr 4 min

Episode 97: Bob Gale

Great Scott! It’s the 30th anniversary of Back to the Future! Joining me in the Lair to celebrate the greatest time travel tale of all is the co-creator of the BTTF universe – screenwriter and producer, Bob Gale! Photo courtesy Bob Gale Images TM & copyright © Dreamworks Animation, IDW Publishing Back to the Future […]

Oct 10, 20151 hr 5 min

Episode 96: John Wesley Shipp

The ORIGINAL Scarlet Speedster, John Wesley Shipp, slows down long enough to join me in the Lair for an in-depth conversation! John talks about his time portraying the original Flash…and his latest role, Barry Allen’s dad, Henry, on the CW smash hit – The Flash! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC Comics, The […]

Oct 03, 20151 hr 10 min

Episode 95: Brian Cutler and Joanna Pang

Brian Cutler and Joanna Pang stopped criminals and taught life lessons alongside the superhero Isis in the 70s…now, they’re joining me in the Lair to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Shazam spinoff show, The Secrets of Isis! Images TM & copyright © Dreamworks Animation, DC Comics Brian Cutler Actors Studio Brian on Facebook […]

Sep 26, 20151 hr 15 min

Episode 94: Greg Grunberg

His character on Heroes Reborn can read your mind, but I’m about to get inside the mind of actor Greg Grunberg on the latest episode. We’ll talk Heroes, Alias, Band From TV…and a little film called Star Wars: The Force Awakens! PLUS an added bonus – your exclusive backstage preview for Back to the Future: […]

Sep 18, 20151 hr 24 min

Episode 93: Comic Book Central at TerrifiCon, Part Two

The thrilling conclusion of my two-part, treasury-sized Comic Book Central at TerrifiCon extravaganza with special guests Walt Simonson (Thor), Ming Chen (Comic Book Men) AND…your front row VIP ticket to my Q&A with the ORIGINAL Flash…John Wesley Shipp! TerrifiCon Disney, Indiana podcast Cincinnati Comic Expo Walt Simonson on Facebook Walt Simonson […]

Sep 12, 20151 hr 28 min

Episode 92: Comic Book Central at TerrifiCon, Part One

Get ready for fun at the Mohegan Sun! My two-part, treasury-sized Comic Book Central at TerrifiCon extravaganza begins with special guests Kevin Conroy (Batman), Mike Carlin (head of DC Animation), Adrian Pasdar & Greg Grunberg (Heroes), Chase Masterson (ST: DS9), Bane co-creator Graham Nolan…and a special musical moment with High Adventure and Ke Huy Quan […]

Sep 05, 20151 hr 16 min

Episode 91: J. August Richards

Actor J. August Richards drops by the Lair to grant us S.H.I.E.L.D. clearance and give us some insight into his performance as Deathlok on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Photo courtesy Leroy Hamilton Images TM & copyright © Marvel, Disney, ABC Studios Like J. on Facebook Follow J. on Instagram Follow J. on Twitter […]

Aug 29, 201550 min

Episode 90: Paul Soles

Wallopin’ websnappers! From the classic 1967 animated series, actor Paul Soles swings by the Lair to talk about bringing Spider-Man to life! Images TM & copyright © Marvel, Disney Paul’s website Stuff you heard on the show: Spider-Man music blog TerrifiCon The IndyCast

Aug 22, 20151 hr 4 min

Episode 89: Dan Gilvezan

Hang on to your hats, Spider friends! The web-head himself, actor Dan Gilvezan, swings by the Lair to talk about voicing the legendary wall-crawler on Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends! Images TM & copyright © Marvel, Activision Dan’s website Like Dan on Facebook Stuff you heard on the show: TerrifiCon The IndyCast […]

Aug 08, 201551 min

Episode 88: Kathy Garver

Spider friends…GO FOR IT! I’m heating things up in the Lair this week with the amazingly talented actress who brought Firestar to life on Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends – Kathy Garver! Images TM & copyright © Marvel, DreamWorks Classics Kathy’s website Follow Kathy on Twitter Like Kathy on Facebook Order “Surviving Cissy” on […]

Aug 01, 201540 min

Episode 87: Ask Hasselbalch and Oscar Dietz

This week, I’m joined by the director and star of the charming comic book-inspired fantasy, Antboy! Director Ask Hasselbalch and Oscar Dietz share stories from the set of Antboy and their latest film in the insectoid superhero franchise, Antboy: Revenge of the Red Fury! Photos courtesy Viva Pictures, Høst & Søn Antboy website Follow […]

Jul 25, 201559 min

Episode 86: Adrian Pasdar

He…is…IRON MAN! He’s also Nathan Petrelli from Heroes and Brigadier General Glenn Talbot from Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Actor Adrian Pasdar joins me in the Lair this week to talk about bringing classic Marvel universe characters to life! Images TM & copyright © Marvel, DC Comics Adrian on Instagram Adrian’s YouTube channel Stuff you […]

Jul 18, 20151 hr 3 min

Episode 85: Adi Shankar

Maverick filmmaker and creator of the Bootleg Universe, Adi Shankar, joins me in the Lair to talk about the future of film and bringing the UK comic sensation Judge Dredd to life! Photo courtesy Warren Remolacio Images TM & copyright © Lionsgate Films, IDW

Jul 11, 20151 hr

Episode 84: Zachary Levi

Super spy, Asgardian warrior and nerd entrepreneur/philanthropist! Actor Zachary Levi stops by the Lair to talk about his roles in Chuck, Thor: The Dark World, the upcoming Heroes Reborn…and as the ambassador of our crazy cool culture with the Nerd Machine! Photo courtesy Eric Blackmon Photography Images TM & copyright © Marvel, DC/Wildstorm, NBC Follow […]

Jul 04, 201552 min

Episode 83: John Davey

Dealing with stunts, sharks and meddlesome kids – all part of a day’s work for actor John Davey! He’s in the Lair this week to celebrate the 40th anniversary of taking over the iconic role of Captain Marvel on the TV series, Shazam! It’s the conclusion of Filmation Celebration on Comic Book Central! Photo courtesy […]

Jun 27, 20151 hr 12 min

Episode 82: JoAnna Cameron

JoAnna Cameron made TV history as the superhero, Isis…she fought alongside Captain Marvel and Spider-Man and NOW she’s on Comic Book Central for week two of Filmation Celebration! Photo courtesy Ken Lara/Kendale Photography Images TM & copyright © DreamWorks Animation, DC Comics Order Shazam! from Warner Archive Order Animation by Filmation on Amazon […]

Jun 20, 201549 min

Episode 81: Pamelyn Ferdin

She worked with Spielberg, Eastwood and Shatner. She helped bring the legendary strips Blondie and Peanuts to life! She shared the screen with Captain Marvel and soared through outer space on Space Academy! NOW, actress Pamelyn Ferdin is on Comic Book Central to kick off Filmation Celebration! Photo courtesy Pamelyn Ferdin Images TM & copyright […]

Jun 13, 20151 hr 13 min

Episode 80: Laura Vandervoort

She’s portrayed everything from an alien on V, to a werewolf on Bitten…and she taught Clark Kent how to fly! The Last Daughter of Krypton, actress Laura Vandervoort, joins me to talk about bringing Supergirl to life on Smallville! Photo courtesy Marc Cartwright Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, Warner Home Video Laura’s website […]

Jun 06, 201542 min

Episode 79: Michael Bell

How can I fit hundreds of guests in the Lair this week? Simple…by sitting down with legendary actor and voiceover artist, Michael Bell! Michael joins me to talk about his work on Super Friends, Spider-Man, Hulk and Plastic Man and so much MORE! Michael’s website Michael on Facebook Michael on Twitter Order Plastic […]

May 30, 20151 hr 1 min

Episode 78: Cathy Lee Crosby

My guest today made television history by becoming the first actress to portray Wonder Woman in a live-action movie! Cathy Lee Crosby stops by the Lair to talk about bringing the amazing Amazon to life! Photo courtesy Cathy Lee Crosby Wonder Woman images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC Comics Cathy Lee on Facebook […]

May 23, 201555 min

Episode 77: Elden Henson

From the Hell’s Kitchen law office of Nelson & Murdock, actor Elden Henson joins me this week to talk about portraying Matt Murdock’s law partner and best friend, Franklin “Foggy” Nelson, on the hit Netflix series, Daredevil! Elden Henson photo: Adam Cantor, Edward Cruz, Lauren Temple Daredevil images TM & copyright © Marvel, Netflix Elden […]

May 16, 201558 min

Episode 76: Van Williams

Let’s roll, Kato! I’m hittin’ the streets in the Black Beauty with none other than the Green Hornet himself, actor Van Williams! In this rare interview you’ll hear ONLY on Comic Book Central, Van talks about fighting fictional crime on TV with Bruce Lee, Adam West and Burt Ward…and battling the bad guys in real […]

May 09, 20151 hr

Episode 75: Brad Sanders

Wrapping up my celebration of the comic book spoof, Legends of the Superheroes, with the hero from the ‘hood. Comedian Brad Sanders joins me to talk about working with Richard Pryor, going batty with Robert Townsend and roasting the heroes and villains in the 70s as Ghetto Man! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros. […]

May 02, 20151 hr 15 min

Episode 74: Rod Haase

A nightmare date on The Dating Game, wardrobe malfunctions on Hero At Large and a shocking revelation about Flash Gordon! In a FLASH, Rod Haase joins me to talk about becoming the first actor to portray the “Fastest Man Alive” on Legends of the Superheroes! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros. & Warner Home […]

Apr 24, 201551 min
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