Comic Book Central - podcast cover

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!
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

#222: Katee Sackhoff on her Battlestar Galactica hero & Flash comic book villain

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, 20181 hr 1 min

#221: Cartoonist & curator Brian Walker on the Mad Magazine exhibit in Columbus Ohio

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, 201858 min

#219: Agents of SHIELD’s Reed Diamond talks comics, bad guys, & the Marvel Universe

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, 20181 hr 10 min

#218: Rick Cosnett on his heroic move to save Team Flash on CW’s The Flash

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, 20181 hr 10 min

#217: Diane Sherry Case, Superman’s Lana Lang, on the 40th anniversary of the film

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, 201846 min

#216: Michelle Harrison on playing a superhero’s mom on the CW series The Flash

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, 201848 min

#215: Wizard World Cleveland with Gotham’s David Mazouz, Sean Pertwee & MORE

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, 20181 hr 4 min

#214: Superman in Cleveland Special: Library Exhibit, Siegel and Shuster, celebs & MORE

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, 20181 hr 15 min

#213: Billy Dee Williams on Star Wars, Lando, Batman, and more

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, 201840 min

#212: Corinne Bohrer on returning to The Flash as supervillain sidekick Prank

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, 20181 hr 7 min

#210: Devon Graye talks tricks as the new Trickster on The Flash

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, 20181 hr

#209: Flash Back/Flash Forward February begins with Flash actor Vito D’Ambrosio

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, 20181 hr 1 min

#208: John Newton – the Boy of Steel celebrates 30 years of the TV series Superboy

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, 20181 hr 15 min

#207: Super stories with David M. Petrou – author of The Making of Superman: The Movie

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, 201842 min

#206: Actress Brenda Strong on playing Lillian Luthor on CW series, Supergirl

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, 201858 min

#205: 25 years of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with showrunner, Ira Steven Behr

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, 20181 hr 26 min

Episode 204: Felicia D. Henderson

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, 20181 hr 7 min

Episode 203: Joe Morton

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, 201740 min

Episode 202: Cal Dodd

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, 201750 min

Episode 201: Walter Koenig

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, 20171 hr 29 min

Episode 200: 4th Anniversary Special

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, 20171 hr 30 min

Episode 199: Eric and Julia Lewald

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, 20171 hr 20 min

Episode 198: Chris Sullivan

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, 201732 min

Episode 197: Alexander Siddig

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, 201752 min

Episode 196: Cincinnati Comic Expo Part Three

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, 201749 min

Episode 195: Marisol Nichols

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, 201739 min

Episode 194: Cincinnati Comic Expo Part Two

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, 201754 min

Episode 193: Cincinnati Comic Expo Part One

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, 201732 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android