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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 192: Gates McFadden

The doctor is IN! This week, I’m celebrating the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation with actress Gates McFadden, who portrayed Dr. Beverly Crusher, chief medical officer of the Enterprise-D! Photo courtesy Gates McFadden Images TM & copyright © Paramount, DC Comics, IDW Publishing Gates McFadden online Follow Gates on Twitter […]

Sep 30, 201739 min

Episode 191: Julian Glover

Legendary actor Julian Glover joins me in the Lair this week to talk about his incredible roles in the worlds of Indiana Jones, Star Wars, James Bond, Game of Thrones, and much, MUCH more! Photo courtesy Julian Glover Images TM & copyright © Marvel Comics Stuff you heard on the show: Cincinnati Comic Expo The […]

Sep 23, 201743 min

Episode 190: Eugene Brave Rock

He’s the man of mystery who fought along the Amazon Princess, Wonder Woman! Actor Eugene Brave Rock joins me to talk about his role as Chief Napi in this summer’s blockbuster film. PLUS – your preview of the Cincinnati Comic Expo! Photo courtesy Eugene Brave Rock Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros. Follow Eugene […]

Sep 16, 20171 hr 11 min

Episode 189: TerrifiCon Part Three

It’s the conclusion of my TerrifiCon trilogy! This week, I enter the world of Marvel’s Iron Fist with the Living Weapon himself, actor Finn Jones and Daughter of The Dragon – Colleen Wing, actress Jessica Henwick! We’re also chatting about Marvel’s The Defenders and Game of Thrones! Iron Fist images TM & copyright © Disney, […]

Sep 09, 201755 min

Episode 188: TerrifiCon Part Two

My trip to TerrifiCon continues with Guardians of the Galaxy goodness! It’s my Q&A with Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, Volumes 1 and 2) and Star-Lord / Mantis co-creator, Steve Englehart! PLUS – a cameo from Taserface himself, Chris Sullivan! Guardians and comic images TM & copyright © Disney, Marvel TerrifiCon Follow Sean […]

Sep 07, 201753 min

Episode 187: TerrifiCon Part One

My trilogy of TerrifiCon episodes begins! I catch up with Bat-tastic guests Will Friedle (Batman Beyond), Lee Meriwether (Catwoman), Benedict Samuel (The Mad Hatter), Martin Pasko (Batman: Mask of the Phantasm), and Capt. Eugene Nock (Batcopter pilot)! PLUS – My TerrifiCon Q&A with the heroes of Arrow and The Flash – Echo Kellum (Mr. Terrific) […]

Sep 03, 20171 hr 29 min

Episode 186: Brett Dalton

Is he hero? Is he Hydra? Is he Hive? He’s Brett Dalton! This week, I’m sitting down for a revealing chat with the man of many roles on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Photo courtesy Brett Dalton Images TM & copyright © Marvel, ABC Follow Brett on Twitter Follow Brett on Instagram Brett’s fan […]

Aug 26, 20171 hr 3 min

Episode 185: Loren Lester

Celebrating 25 years of Batman: The Animated Series with Loren Lester – the amazing talent who brought Robin and Nightwing to life (as well as Iron Fist and Green Lantern)! Photo courtesy Loren Lester Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros. Loren’s official website Follow Loren on Twitter Follow Loren on Instagram […]

Aug 12, 20171 hr 7 min

Episode 184: Burt Ward

Holy Bat-chat! From the Batcave to the Comic Book Central Lair, I’m joined this week by TV’s original Boy Wonder, Burt Ward! Burt talks about the legacy of Adam West, squaring off against Bruce Lee, getting animated with Shatner, and MUCH more! PLUS – TerrifiCon’s Mitch Hallock stops by with a preview of the convention […]

Aug 11, 20171 hr 37 min

Episode 183: MST3K and The Mads Are Back Special

We’ve got movie sign! It was movie riffing week in my home town, so I sat down to chat with Joel Hodgson, creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000, and “The Mads”, Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff to talk about TWO live tours – MST3K Live and The Mads Are Back! Let the deep hurting begin… […]

Jul 22, 20171 hr

Episode 182: Dana Delany

Stop the presses! Here’s a headline for you: Lois Lane is in the Lair! Emmy-winning actress Dana Delany stops by to talk about her work in the DC Animated Universe, as well as Moonlighting, Magnum, and MUCH more! Images TM & copyright © Michael O’Neill, Warner Bros. Follow Dana on Twitter Stuff you heard on […]

Jul 15, 20171 hr

Episode 181: John de Lancie

Celebrating 30 years of Star Trek: The Next Generation with the Enterprise crew’s greatest adversary – Q himself – John de Lancie joins me this week! We’re talkin’ Trek, classical music, bionics…and even ponies! Join us in the Q Continuum, won’t you? Photo courtesy John de Lancie Images TM & copyright © CBS/Paramount, DC Comics […]

Jul 08, 20171 hr 17 min

Episode 180: Johnathon Schaech

Saddle up! We’re hittin’ the dusty trail with actor Johnathon Schaech who plays DC Comics’ bounty hunter Jonah Hex on Legends of Tomorrow! Photo courtesy Johnathon Schaech Images TM & copyright © The CW Television Network, DC Comics “Like” Johnathon on Facebook Follow Johnathon on Twitter Follow Johnathon on Instagram Order Legends of Tomorrow […]

Jul 01, 20171 hr 5 min

Episode 179: Arleen Sorkin

No joke! THIS “Mister J” is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Harley Quinn with the ORIGINAL Harley from Batman: The Animated Series, actress Arleen Sorkin! Photo courtesy Arleen Sorkin Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC Comics Arleen’s website Come See My Stuff Stuff you heard on the show: The IndyCast The Further […]

Jun 25, 201751 min

Episode 178: Steven de Souza

ACTION! This week, I’m hangin’ out in the Lair with writer/producer/director Steven de Souza, the man behind the stories of some of our favorite characters including the Six Million Dollar Man, the Bionic Woman, the Spirit, Sheena, and many more! Photo courtesy Steven E. de Souza Images TM & copyright © Universal Studios, Warner Bros., […]

Jun 11, 20171 hr 28 min

Episode 177: Diedrich Bader

Diedrich Bader is in the Lair this week and he brought the Hammers of Justice with him! The amazing actor joins me to chat about the sci-fi series The Zeta Project, and his super roles as Guy Gardner, Booster Gold, and of course – Batman! Photo courtesy Diedrich Bader Images TM & copyright © Warner […]

Jun 03, 201737 min

Episode 176: Tony Todd

From Candyman to Klingon, from the world of Clark Kent and Smallville…to the world of the Flash as the voice of the villainous ZOOM – the great Tony Todd joins me in the Lair this week to chat about his incredible genre roles! Photo courtesy Tony Todd Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., The […]

May 27, 201759 min

Episode 175: Diane Pershing

She fought alongside Flash Gordon as Dale Arden, and fought against the Dark Knight as Poison Ivy! This week, it’s an animated conversation with Diane Pershing! Photo courtesy Diane Pershing Images TM & copyright © DC Comics, Warner Bros., Hearst Communications Inc. Diane’s website Stuff you heard on the show: Phoenix ComiCon

May 20, 20171 hr 4 min

Episode 174: Kevin Burns

Concluding my look back at Lost In Space with the fanboy-turned-Hollywood producer who is keeping the spirit of Irwin Allen alive and well. Kevin Burns joins me this week to talk classic Lost In Space, as well as the new Lost In Space series he’s producing for Netflix! Photo courtesy Kevin Burns Images TM & […]

May 06, 20172 hr 2 min

Episode 173: Marta Kristen

My look back at the landmark sci-fi series Lost In Space continues with actress Marta Kristen! Marta reflects on meeting up with monsters, body-snatching plants, and intergalactic beauty pageant managers as Judy Robinson! PLUS – her experiences working with Hitchcock, and becoming a mermaid! Photo courtesy Marta Kristen Images TM & copyright © American Gothic […]

Apr 29, 20171 hr 24 min

Episode 172: Mark Goddard

Continuing my celebration of the sci-fi classic series, Lost In Space! On this episode, the Jupiter 2 is coming in for a landing with actor Mark Goddard (Major Don West) at the helm! Photos courtesy Mark Goddard Images TM & copyright © American Gothic Press Mark Goddard’s website Angela Cartwright’s website Angela Cartwright Studio […]

Apr 27, 20171 hr 16 min

Episode 171: Angela Cartwright

The Lair is alive with the sound of Angela Cartwright! The lovely, talented, and iconic actress joins me this week to talk about her time filming the magnificent musical, The Sound of Music…AND, we’re continuing my celebration of the landmark sci-fi TV series, Lost In Space! BLOOP! Photo courtesy Angela Cartwright Images TM & copyright […]

Apr 22, 20171 hr 3 min

Episode 170: Bill Mumy

It’s a good thing – a REAL good thing – when actor/musician/author/comic book kid Bill Mumy drops by to start off my celebration of the landmark sci-fi series, Lost In Space! Warning! Warning! Pop culture explosion imminent! Photos: courtesy Bill Mumy Images TM & copyright © 20th Century Fox, American Gothic Press Bill Mumy’s website […]

Apr 15, 20171 hr 42 min

Episode 169: Nichelle Nichols

Hailing frequencies open! Legendary actress Nichelle Nichols beams into the Lair to talk about Star Trek, Uhura, MLK, Shatner, that KISS…and MORE! PLUS – author and TV historian Marc Cushman on the Trek TV legacy…and a preview of the next Comic Book Central sci-fi spectacular! Images TM & copyright © Paramount, DC Comics Follow Nichelle […]

Apr 08, 20171 hr 23 min

Episode 168: Donald F. Glut

Mighty monster/comic book mashup fan films! Saturday morning superheroes! Dinosaurs! And, yes…even Chuck Norris! All a part of the world of writer/producer/director Donald F. Glut! Photo courtesy Donald F. Glut Images TM & copyright © Marvel, Warner Bros. Donald’s website “Like” Donald on Facebook Stuff you heard on the show: Columbus Alive feature on […]

Apr 01, 20171 hr 38 min

Episode 167: Michael Uslan Part Two

Return to those thrilling days of yesteryear as I chat with producer/writer Michael Uslan about his comic book crossovers with the Lone Ranger, Green Hornet, The Shadow, and many more. PLUS – we’ll take a deep dive into the muck to talk about his 1982 cult classic – Swamp Thing! Photo courtesy Michael Uslan Images […]

Mar 25, 20171 hr 7 min

Episode 166: Lexa Doig

Sci-fi and superhero sensation Lexa Doig joins me this week to talk about her latest genre role – Talia al Ghul on the CW hit series, Arrow! PLUS – your chance to win an Arrow Blu-ray set! Photo courtesy Lexa Doig Images TM & copyright © The CW Network, DC Comics Follow Lexa on Twitter […]

Mar 18, 201738 min

Episode 165: Samantha Jo

Actress/stuntwoman Samantha Jo joins me this week to break down her time throwing down with Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., battling the Man of Steel, and fighting alongside the Amazonian Princess in Wonder Woman and Justice League! Photo courtesy Madeline Machado Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Marvel, ABC Follow Samantha on Twitter Follow […]

Mar 04, 20171 hr 9 min

Episode 164: Jesse Warn

Super director Jesse Warn is in the Lair to talk about his time behind the camera directing iconic episodes of The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, and now…Riverdale! PLUS – find out how you can score season one of The Flash on Blu-ray…FREE! Photo courtesy Jesse Warn Images TM & copyright © The CW Network, DC Comics […]

Mar 01, 20171 hr 21 min

Episode 163: Mark Hamill

Jedi Knight, Joker, Trickster, pop culture icon – the legendary Mark Hamill joins me in the Lair for Flash Back/Flash Forward February to talk about his iconic roles and his return to the Star Wars universe! PLUS – find out how you can score season one of The Flash on Blu-ray…FREE! Photo courtesy Lionsgate, Comic-Con […]

Feb 25, 20171 hr 41 min
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