I’m revisiting the grooviest era in Marvel Comics history with Marvel legend, Roy Thomas! “Rascally” Roy drops by the Lair to chat about Marvel in the 70s, writing for animation, and co-creating some of the greatest comics characters of all time! Photo courtesy Roy Thomas & John CiminoBook images TM & copyright © Marvel, TwoMorrows […]
Mar 30, 2024•52 min
Pour yourself a martini and join me as I welcome author Edlitz…Mark Edlitz. The writer of several James Bond books jet packs in to talk Bond in comics and beyond. Plus, we’ll even get in some superhero chat!Book images and photo TM & copyright © Mark Edlitz Buy Mark’s books at his official websiteSubscribe to […]
Mar 09, 2024•53 min
It’s my adventure at GalaxyCon Columbus! Talkin’ Trek with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s Nana Visitor. Exploring Indiana Jones (& Star Trek & Star Wars) with author John Jackson Miller. And, a peek behind the curtain of GalaxyCon with the man behind the celeb panels – Patty Hawkins! Attend a GalaxyCon near youOrder Nana Visitor’s […]
Feb 17, 2024•57 min
Actor Vincent D’Onofrio drops by to talk about bringing Wilson Fisk (a.k.a. The Kingpin) to life on the hit series, Daredevil. We also chat about his wonderful new children’s book, “Pigs Can’t Look Up”. You’ll hear about his two upcoming series, Echo & Daredevil: Born Again, and you’ll discover the comic book character he’d LOVE […]
Dec 29, 2023•42 min
My guest has given us definitive behind-the-scenes books for Jaws, The Hulk, and Buck Rogers. Now, his latest book has taken off. Author Pat Jankiewicz is here to chat about his super 80s flashback – The Greatest American Hero Companion!Photo courtesy Pat & Steve JankiewiczBook images TM & copyright © Bear Manor Media Get these […]
Dec 17, 2023•59 min
The creative minds behind the stop-motion sensation Robot Chicken are here – Matt Senreich and John Harvatine! We’re talkin’ about their classic series, their latest animated project and graphic novel, The Von Dingles, and…I’ll ask about Star Wars: Detours!Images TM & copyright © Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, Cartoon Network, Warner Bros. Stoopid Buddy Stoodios websiteSubscribe to […]
Dec 06, 2023•34 min
Year 11 of Comic Book Central begins with a guest that’s out of this world! Actor Todd Stashwick is here for some Trek talk about his fan-fave character, Captain Liam Shaw, from Star Trek: Picard! Photo courtesy Todd StashwickImages TM & copyright © CBS / Paramount Follow Todd on X (Twitter)GalaxyCon ColumbusSubscribe to Comic Book […]
Nov 30, 2023•52 min
It’s the super show ten years in the making! Time to celebrate as I bring you the Comic Book Central 10th anniversary special! Great guests & memorable moments from the past year – PLUS, your chance to score some incredible giveaways! Cut the cake & drop the confetti because there’s a party goin’ on in […]
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Takin’ the show on the road to Cincinnati Comic Expo! It’s my chats with Star Trek’s Brent Spiner, Muppet cartoonist Guy Gilchrist, and the man who brought Spider-Man and the cast of Saturday Night Live together, comics icon Bob Hall!CCE logo TM & copyright © Cincinnati Comic Expo Cincinnati Comic ExpoGuy Gilchrist’s websiteBob Hall’s websiteSubscribe […]
Oct 22, 2023•38 min
Action! Adventure! Indy imitators! John Harrison, the author of The Indiana Clones Diary—An Indispensable Guide To The Best Big Screen Raiders Rip-Offs, is here to talk about those crazy flicks that want to be Indiana Jones movies, but fell short of finding fortune and glory.Photo courtesy John HarrisonMovie & book images TM & copyright © […]
Oct 19, 2023•45 min
It’s the New Zoo Revue…comin’ right at YOU! The stars of the swingin’, singin’, and dancin’ 70s series are here. Doug Momary and Emily Peden – Doug and Emmy Jo! – drop by to chat about their beloved show that was the hit of this year’s San Diego Comic Con! Shop the New Zoo Revue […]
Sep 27, 2023•45 min
Academy Award-winning, Grammy Award-winning music legend Paul Williams is my guest! From Muppets to Match Game, from Burt Reynolds to Batman, from songwriting to Superman (yes, Superman: The Movie!), we’re talking about EVERYTHING! You can’t miss this one. Photo courtesy Paul WilliamsImages TM & copyright © Disney, WB, DC Comics Paul Williams’ official websiteCincinnati Comic […]
Sep 21, 2023•42 min
Wrapping up my adventure at this year’s TerrifiCon with the “Heroes of Voice Acting”, Larry Kenney (ThunderCats), Cal Dodd (X-Men: The Animated Series), and Renae Jacobs (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)!TerrifiCon logo © Big Fedora Marketing, LLC TerrifiConFollow Renae Jacobs on IGFollow Larry Kenney on FBFollow Cal Dodd on FBFandom SpotliteCincinnati Comic ExpoSubscribe to Comic Book […]
Sep 20, 2023•56 min
Thrills! Spills! Chills! All part of my Indiana Jones panel at this year’s TerrifiCon. Young Indiana Jones himself, Sean Patrick Flanery, joins me and my buddies from the IndyCast, Mitch Hallock, Keith Voss, and Ron Longo, for a TERRIFIC adventure! TerrifiConThe IndyCastFollow Sean on IGFandom SpotliteCincinnati Comic ExpoSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube Channel
Sep 16, 2023•58 min
Have you ever wanted to start your own podcast? Then you are in the right place! I’m joined by my podcast pals Keith Voss, John Siuntres, and Matt Herring for our recent TerrifiCon panel, “How to be a Podcaster”! TerrifiConThe IndyCastListen & subscribe to John’s podcastsListen & subscribe to Matt’s podcastsFandom SpotliteCincinnati Comic ExpoSubscribe to […]
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min
My adventure at TerrifiCon continues with Guardians of the Galaxy’s Sean Gunn! Sean met up with fans in the midst of a Hollywood strike. We’ll break down the important points of what’s happening in Tinseltown…and we’ll have some fun along the way.TerrifiCon logo courtesy Big Fedora Marketing, LLC Follow Sean on TwitterTerrifiConFandom SpotliteSubscribe to Comic […]
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min
It’s my adventure at TerrifiCon! In part one, I chat with the man behind CT’s number one comic convention, Mitch Hallock. And, you’ll hear from comics creators Garth Ennis, Rick Leonardi, J. K. Woodward, and Phil Hester!TerrifiCon logo TM & copyright © Big Fedora Marketing, LLC TerrifiConBuy Sara from TKO ComicsRick Leonardi’s websiteFollow J. K. […]
Aug 31, 2023•51 min
Actor and director Jonathan Frakes returns to the Comic Book Central Lair! We’re talkin’ Trek – his experiences directing Discovery and Strange New Worlds…and reuniting with the Next Gen crew for an epic adventure on Star Trek: Picard!Images TM & copyright © CBS/Paramount TerrifiConSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube Channel
Jul 22, 2023•42 min
Over four decades of super stories in one book! Brian McKernan, author of With Thanks to Superman, recounts his time with the Man of Steel. From the cast of George Reeve’s Adventures of Superman, to Broadway’s Superman Bob Holiday, to Christopher Reeve, and beyond…it’s the SUPER chat you can’t miss!Photo copyright © Mark FormanBook image […]
Jul 22, 2023•49 min
Thrills! Spills! Chills! All part of my chat with writer Christopher Irving who swings by the Lair to talk about his super new book – Cliffhanger! Cinematic Superheroes of the Serials!Photo courtesy Christopher IrvingBook image TM & copyright © Christopher Irving and TwoMorrows Publishing Buy Cliffhanger & Blue Beetle Companion from TwoMorrows PublishingChristopher’s websiteTerrifiConSubscribe to […]
Jul 20, 2023•47 min
We love when comic books become TV shows. But what about TV shows becoming comics? I’m chatting about that pop culture phenomenon with the author of “American TV Comic Books”, Peter Bosch!Photo courtesy Peter BoschBook image TM & copyright © Peter Bosch and TwoMorrows Publishing Order American TV Comic Books from TwoMorrows PublishingTerrifiConSubscribe to Comic […]
Jul 10, 2023•40 min
Actress Daya Vaidya from Superman and Lois is here! Daya talks about her dance and theater background, her battle in overcoming cancer (twice!), and how she channeled that experience to go next-level with her performance as the powerful supervillain Onomatopoeia! Photo TM & copyright © Maya ImanImages TM & copyright © Warner Bros., The CW, […]
Jun 06, 2023•37 min
From Superman and Lois, Chad L. Coleman drops by the Lair! Chad talks about bringing super intensity to his role as Superman’s adversary, Bruno Mannheim. PLUS, we’ll get in a little talk about Arrow, The Orville, The Walking Dead, and…The Green Hornet! Photo TM & copyright © Benjo ArwasImages TM & copyright © Warner Bros., […]
May 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Time for some Trek talk as I sit down with Star Trek: Picard’s Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut! Ashlei drops by to chat about joining the Star Trek universe, working with Trek legends, and bringing the character of Sidney La Forge to life.Photo courtesy Ashlei Sharpe ChestnutImages TM & copyright © CBS/Paramount Follow Ashlei on IGFollow Ashlei […]
May 06, 2023•37 min
On this episode, I’m discovering the secrets behind two hidden gems in the Superman universe with author Chuck Harter. Chuck drops by the Lair to talk about his book,”Superboy & Superpup: The Lost Videos”!Photo courtesy Chuck HarterBook image TM & copyright © Chuck Harter Buy “Superboy & Superpup: The Lost Videos” from Bear Manor Media […]
May 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Marvel! DC! Star Wars! Star Trek! So many worlds of pop culture and my guests have helped bring them to life. Artists, visionaries, and the co-founders of 9B Collective, the very first Black-owned concept art studio, Mike Uwandi and Phillip Boutté Jr. are here! Photo courtesy 9B CollectiveImages TM & copyright © Disney, Marvel 9B […]
Apr 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min
It’s my sit-down with Steel! Actor Wolé Parks drops by the Comic Book Central Lair to talk about bringing John Henry Irons (Steel) to life on the super CW series, Superman & Lois! Photo courtesy Wolé ParksImages TM & copyright © The CW, Warner Bros., DC Comics Follow Wolé on IGTerrifiConSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s […]
Mar 28, 2023•55 min
Photo courtesy Erica DuranceImages TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC Comics Follow Erica on IG Stuff you heard on the show:FanExpo ClevelandTerrifiConSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube Channel
Mar 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min
I’m celebrating the superhero show Smallville with actress Kristin Kreuk! Kristin drops by to talk about bringing the DC Comics’ character Lana Lang to life on the hit series, going toe-to-toe with Lex Luthor, and loving and ultimately leaving Clark Kent.Photo courtesy Kristin KreukImages TM & copyright © DC Comics Follow Kristin on IG Stuff […]
Mar 11, 2023•45 min
From the CW hit series Superman & Lois AND Kung-Fu, actress Jennifer Khoe is my guest in the Comic Book Central Lair! Photo courtesy Jennifer KhoeImages TM & copyright © The CW Follow Jennifer on IGStuff you heard on the show:FanExpo ClevelandTerrifiConSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube channel
Feb 26, 2023•51 min