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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 162: Teddy Sears

ZOOM has arrived! Actor Teddy Sears joins me for Flash Back/Flash Forward February to talk about his latest series, 24: Legacy, and how he menaced Team Flash as the villainous Hunter Zolomon, a.k.a. Zoom! PLUS – find out how you can score season one of The Flash on Blu-ray…FREE! Photo courtesy Teddy Sears Images TM […]

Feb 18, 20171 hr 15 min

Episode 161: Charlie Schlatter

The Fastest Man Alive joins me in the Lair as Flash Back/Flash Forward February continues on Comic Book Central! Actor Charlie Schlatter talks about his work in the DC animated universe as The Flash, as well as working with Hollywood legends George Burns and Dick Van Dyke! PLUS – find out how you can score […]

Feb 11, 20171 hr 21 min

Episode 160: Keiynan Lonsdale

Flash Back/Flash Forward February begins on Comic Book Central! This week, I’m joined by the latest member of Team Flash. From the hit CW TV series, The Flash, actor Keiynan Lonsdale speeds in from S.T.A.R. Labs to the Lair to talk about suiting up as Kid Flash! Photo courtesy Keiynan Lonsdale Images TM & copyright […]

Feb 05, 201745 min

Episode 159: Richard Donner

A Comic Book Central EXCLUSIVE! Legendary director Richard Donner flies in from the Fortress of Solitude to the Comic Book Central Lair to talk about his epic super film, Superman: The Movie! PLUS – the latest on Goonies 2! Photo courtesy Richard Donner/The Donner’s Company Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC Comics Order […]

Jan 28, 20171 hr 8 min

Episode 158: Masi Oka

YATTA! Actor Masi Oka joins me this week to talk about the super sci-fi series, Heroes…and how he helped bring the worlds of Star Wars and the Hulk to life! Photo courtesy Masi Oka Images TM & copyright © NBC Universal, DC Comics, NTVB Media Follow Masi on Twitter Follow Masi on Instagram […]

Jan 21, 20171 hr 2 min

Episode 157: Stephen Kandel

What do Batman, Star Trek, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Wonder Woman, and Spider-Man have in common? My special guest – Stephen Kandel! He’s penned stories for each series and we’re revisting those classic episodes today! PLUS – an Arrow season three Blu-ray giveaway! Photo courtesy Stephen Kandel Images TM & copyright […]

Jan 15, 20171 hr 29 min

Episode 156: Katrina Law

From villain on Arrow…to hero on Training Day, actress Katrina Law is terrifically talented and tough as nails! Today, she’s in the Lair talking about comic books and crime solving! PLUS – an Arrow Blu-ray giveaway, and my tribute to Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds! Photo courtesy Katrina Law Images TM & copyright © CW […]

Jan 07, 20171 hr 4 min

Episode 155: Neal Adams

Concluding my Power Records retrospective with legendary comic book artist/writer, Neal Adams! We’re chatting about Star Trek, Batman, Superman, and more. Plus – Neal weighs in on current comic book movies and TV shows! Images TM & copyright © Inspired Studios, DC Comics, Paramount Neal Adams online Follow Neal on Twitter “Like” Neal […]

Dec 17, 20161 hr 15 min

Episode 154: Donald Kasen

Stacks of wax and pages of POWERful superheroes! Donald Kasen, CEO of Inspired Studios and Power Records, joins me for a time-traveling trip to the swingin’ 70s…when vinyl was in vouge and Power Records were twirling on our turntables! Photo courtesy Donald Kasen Images TM & copyright © Inspired Studios, DC Comics, Marvel Inspired Studios/Trollies […]

Dec 10, 20161 hr 16 min

Episode 153: David Mazouz

From Wayne Manor to the Comic Book Central Lair. This week, I sit down for a Bat-chat with the talented young man who brings the legendary character Bruce Wayne to life on the hit series, Gotham – David Mazouz! Images TM & copyright © Fox, DC Comics Follow David on Instagram Follow David on […]

Dec 03, 20161 hr 11 min

Episode 152: Sean Gunn

Going great Gunn! This week, I sit down with actor Sean Gunn to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy Volumes 1 & 2, and the return of his wacky character, Kirk, on Gilmore Girls! Photo courtesy Sean Gunn Images TM & copyright © Disney, Marvel Follow Sean on Instagram Follow Sean on Twitter […]

Nov 24, 201656 min

Episode 151: Allison Mack

Year Four of Comic Book Central begins as I celebrate the 15th anniversary of Smallville with actress Allison Mack! Photo courtesy Allison Mack Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, Warner Bros.

Nov 19, 201653 min

Episode 150: 3rd Anniversary Special

It’s the Comic Book Central 3rd anniversary special! I look back at the most amazing moments from the past year in the Lair! It’s a treasury-sized treasure trove of tremendous talents from the worlds of Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, The Flash, Star Trek, Back to the Future, and MORE!

Nov 05, 20161 hr 49 min

Episode 149: Cincinnati Comic Expo

Guest stars galore as I bring you my epic, treasury-sized adventure at the Cincinnati Comic Expo! Adam Baldwin (Firefly), Karen Fukuhara (Suicide Squad), Teddy Sears (The Flash), Lee Meriwether (Batman ’66), David Mazouz (Gotham), Tim Rose (Star Wars universe), Frank Brunner (Doctor Strange), and Craig Boldman (Archie) are all on hand. Don’t you dare miss […]

Oct 22, 20162 hr 38 min

Episode 148: Ellen Bry

Actress Ellen Bry is in the Lair this week to talk about performing super stunts with Superman, snapping pics with Spider-Man, and beaming aboard the Enterprise on Star Trek: The Next Generation. PLUS – a super preview of Superman at the Symphony with conductor Brett Mitchell! Images TM & copyright © CBS Fox Home Video, […]

Oct 08, 20161 hr 43 min

Episode 147: James Marsters

From Spike to Brainiac to Lex Luthor – actor James Marsters stops by the Lair to talk about his villainous roles on Buffy, Smallville, and Superman: Doomsday! PLUS – your exclusive preview of the upcoming Cincinnati Comic Expo! Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, Warner Bros., IDW Publishing James’ website “Like” James on […]

Sep 17, 20161 hr 13 min

Episode 146: TerrifiCon, Part Five – John Wesley Shipp

TerrifiCon Week comes to a close on Comic Book Central with the ORIGINAL Scarlet Speedster, also Henry Allen from the current Flash series, and now…the Golden Age Flash! Channel the speed force kids, it’s My Q&A with John Wesley Shipp! Photo courtesy JC Alvarez Images TM & copyright © The CW Network, DC Comics TerrifiCon […]

Sep 11, 201642 min

Episode 145: TerrifiCon, Part Four – Sam Jones

FLASH! Ah-ahhhh! The savior of the universe, Sam Jones greets the fans at TerrifiCon for a revealing Q&A in this bonus TerrifiCon Week episode! Images TM & copyright © DreamWorks Classics, Warner Bros. TerrifiCon Follow Sam on Twitter “Like” Sam on Facebook Life After Flash online

Sep 10, 201643 min

Episode 144: TerrifiCon, Part Three – Bob Camp

JOY! TerrifiCon Week continues on Comic Book Central with another bonus episode as I celebrate the silver anniversary of Ren & Stimpy with the show’s co-creator, Bob Camp! Photo from Dork Times Images TM & copyright © Viacom, Marvel TerrifiCon “Like” BobLab Studios on Facebook

Sep 08, 201652 min

Episode 143: TerrifiCon, Part Two – Rick Hoberg

TerrifiCon Week continues on Comic Book Central! Get a front row seat to my Q&A with artist/animator, Rick Hoberg! We’re talking everything from Super Friends and Spider-Man to Transformers and Star Wars! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Marvel, Disney Rick’s website TerrifiCon

Sep 08, 201646 min

Episode 142: TerrifiCon, Part One

My EPIC multi-part adventure at TerrifiCon begins with Tony Todd, Rene Auberjonois, AMC’s Comic Book Men, Peter David, Sean Gunn, PLUS – my TerrifiCon Q&A with Gotham’s Camren Bicondova! TerrifiCon online Follow TerrifiCon guests on Twitter: Camren Bicondova Tony Todd Rene Auberjonois Sean Gunn Comic Book Men Peter David

Sep 03, 20161 hr 20 min

Episode 141: Brett Mitchell

Indiana Jones and Superman are coming to musical life in Cleveland! On this special bonus episode of Comic Book Central, I sit down with the conductor and the artistic administrator of the Cleveland Orchestra, Brett Mitchell and Ilya Gidalevich, to chat about two action-packed events – Raiders of the Lost Ark: In Concert and Superman […]

Aug 31, 201647 min

Episode 140: Jack Urbont

Merry Marvel melodies are in the air (and in the Lair) as legendary songwriter Jack Urbont drops by to celebrate 50 years of the Marvel Super Heroes cartoon and his timeless super theme songs! Photo courtesy Jack Urbont Images TM & copyright © Marvel, DC Jack Urbont sings the Marvel Super Heroes songs on PBS […]

Aug 27, 20161 hr 19 min

Episode 139: Wizard World Columbus

It’s Comic Book Central at Wizard World Columbus with special guests Sam Jones (Flash Gordon), Mitch Pileggi (The X-Files), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules), Robin Atkin Downes (Batman v Superman) AND a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Star Trek with Lieutenant Uhura, Nichelle Nichols! PLUS a preview of upcoming shows with Wizard World’s Jerry Milani! Wizard […]

Aug 13, 201650 min

Episode 138: Lindsay Wagner

Emmy-winning actress Lindsay Wagner joins me this week to talk about her iconic bionic role as Jaime Sommers from the landmark 70s sci-fi smash hit – The Bionic Woman! PLUS – a preview of this year’s TerrifiCon! Photo courtesy Daniel T. Gramkee Images TM & copyright © Universal Studios, Dynamite Entertainment Lindsay’s website Follow […]

Aug 06, 201643 min

Episode 137: Mehcad Brooks

He might be Superman’s pal in the comics, but he’s the Maid of Might’s pal on the hit show, Supergirl! Actor Mehcad Brooks takes center seat in the Lair to chat about bringing the iconic character of Jimmy – sorry, JAMES – Olsen to life! Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, Warner Bros., CBS, […]

Jul 30, 201644 min

Episode 136: Phil Morris

From rural Kansas to the final frontier and everywhere in between! Actor Phil Morris has brought heroes (Martian Manhunter) and villains (Vandal Savage) to life and has soared with the crew of the Enterprise. Today, he’s hangin’ out in the Lair and talkin’ about comics! Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, Warner Bros. Phil’s […]

Jul 23, 20161 hr 5 min

Episode 135: Jimmy Akingbola

The 75th anniversary celebration of Green Arrow continues on Comic Book Central as I welcome actor Jimmy Akingbola who portrays the villainous Baron Reiter on the CW hit show, Arrow! Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, The CW Television Network “Like” Jimmy on Facebook Follow Jimmy on Twitter Follow Jimmy on Instagram […]

Jul 16, 20161 hr 24 min

Episode 134: Echo Kellum

He’s terrific! He’s MISTER Terrific! Actor Echo Kellum joins me this week to talk about bringing the “third smartest man in the world” to life on the CW hit show, Arrow! Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, The CW Television Network “Like” Echo on Facebook Follow Echo on Twitter Follow Echo on […]

Jul 09, 201650 min

Episode 133: Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the feature film, The Rocketeer! Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo are in the Lair to talk about adapting Dave Stevens’ classic comic book character for the big screen. The dynamic duo also chat about creating the 1990 TV series – The Flash! Images TM & copyright © Walt Disney […]

Jul 02, 20161 hr 29 min
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