As we prepare for the big King-Size Annual episode to celebrate our first year of existence, we've decided to share the first full episode of our Patreon exclusive series Floppies with all the Spec Tales listeners. This episode was originally released in March of 2022 and is full of grade-school-level humor, but we think you'll enjoy it just the same. Along with Chris Vancouver Comic Junkie and Joel from Newbie Comics, we play a comic book elimination on a deserted island. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subs...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Award-winning comic writer and host of the Creators on Comics podcast, Jordan Patrick Finn joins us to share TWO certified grail tales and a colorist challenge that we're taking not sleeping on. Jordan even digs deep on a low-key great spec. Jordan's Website LinkJordan's Twitter LinkSUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some f...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Comic writer, Texan, and recent selection for the inaugural class of the DC Milestone Initiative Jarred Luján joins the show to discuss his grail roots and how the DC is already changing his life. He also dives into his up-and-coming sci-fi indie series Crash & Troy. Dig in! SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedb...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 11 min
This week, writer and comic book creator Dustin Nelson joins us to discuss his journey as a writer for publications like Thrillist, Rolling Stone magazine, and Sports Illustrated. His latest venture, however, is into the world of comic books. Dustin tells us all about his Kickstarter campaign and the comic grails that inspired him. Click here for Dustin's Kickstarter Campaign SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, o...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 50
This week, we're sharing a coveted listener-submitted grail tale, but not just any grail tale, this one covers the absolute oldest grail we've featured yet! We also drop a few clues on how we intend to celebrate some podcast milestones we've got coming up. And you know we couldn't forget some groundbreaking comic speculation too. You're going to love it. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Ta...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr
Host of NerdSync on YouTube and all-around geektastic dude Scott Niswander joins us to discuss his most prized collectible possession. We also talk a LOT about Scooby-Doo, too. This extra-long episode is jam-packed with everything from mind-blowing recent pickups to some ultra-rare and overlooked silver-age Marvel speculation. Also, we laugh a lot. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales gr...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Nearly six months after he joined us for our Giant Size New Year's Special, our friend BC from Blakk Crown Comics and Comic Kingpins on YouTube comes back to update us on how he's coming with his 2022 comic grail goals. We can guarantee, that after you hear this grail tale, you are going to be HUNGRY. We've also got some killer speculation going on this week too — don't miss it!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and,...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Instagram comicprenuer Henry from Black Market Comics joins us this week to discuss the joy he gets from helping others find their grail books and about how he hobbies his way. And of course, we wouldn't forget about a little comic speculation, too! SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow.REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you wan...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Host of the Phase Zero comic podcast and staff writer for ComicBook.com, Jenna Anderson joins us this week to discuss MULTIPLE grails, how she came to be working at ComicBook.com, and even some DC speculation books. Go ahead — click play. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to di...
May 25, 2022•1 hr
This week, Paul Cooke from Sector 2815 on YouTube joins us to discuss how he managed to accumulate a comic collection of more than thirty thousand books, including a DC grail that completed his entire run of every Justice League of America book ever printed...(wow). SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell ...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min
We're bringing back an OG formula for episode 43 of Spec Tales with a listener-submitted grail tale and some mild spoiler conversation for Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. We also take an opportunity to thank some of the most wonderful humans in the podcasting world. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback...
May 11, 2022•58 min
Our comic podcast universe friend Lance from Comic Book Keepers joins us this week to discuss his absolute "jugger-naughty" grail tale and a smorgasbord of books everybody should be reading. Whether you're a reader or a flipper, this episode has something for everybody! SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or t...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Hollywood movie and television producer Adi Shankar joins this episode to discuss how comic books and pop culture from his youth have shaped his career in the entertainment industry. This one truly is a deep dive into the mind of a creator. Click. Play. Now. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a top...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr
Aaron from Double A Comics on Instagram and YouTube joins this week's episode of Spec Tales to defend DC Comics and show off his silver-age DC grail tale! Jake and Jesús also hash out just who is deserving of a sternly worded letter over some of their speculation choices. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min
This week, we're joined by Image Comics co-founder and legendary comic creator Erik Larsen! Erik shares rebuilding his childhood comic collection after a tragic house fire in the 90's, and he even discusses not one but TWO comic grails! And of course, we also cover some Savage Dragon speculation. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, ...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 20 min
YouTuber and Instagram collector Adriana joins Spec Tales this week to deliver a jackpot grail tale that'll have you reconsidering the amount of time you're spending in church basements. We've also got plenty of X-Men and Spider-Man speculation to go around. Just open your hear holes and pour this in! SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your ...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr
The Spec Tales Patreon page is live! Here's your sneak preview of our Patreon exclusive series Floppies.To learn more about the Spec Tales Patreon or to subscribe, click HERE or head over to Patreon.com and search for Spec Tales Podcast. As always — thank you for listening.Support the show
Apr 05, 2022•8 min
By the power of Grayskull! The incredibly talented Tim Seeley joins this episode of Spec Tales to discus his He-Man sized comic book grail. We also discuss the absolute PILE of books that he's churning out, like West of Sundown, Chronophage,Gweniverse, Robins, and Hack/Slash just to name a few. Tim even answers a special question direct from Mark Waid. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tale...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min
YouTuber and avid comic collector Actual Dracula joins Jake and Jesús this week to deliver one of the stranger grail tales we've ever heard. Plenty of laughs to go around in this one and Michael Caine makes a surprise cameo appearance, too. Just click play already!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This week, Jake and Jesús are joined by Lance Linderman, one of the proud new owners of Gold Key Comics. Lance weaves multiple grail-tale level stories that are sure to leave your jaw on the floor. Including, the story of how he traded his holy grail to gain ownership of Gold Key Comics. And don't think for one second we let Lance get away without dropping some exclusive Gold Key speculation information. Don't miss this one. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus cont...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 6 min
YouTuber Chris Piers from Comic Tropes joins Jake and Jesús to discuss his "great white" whale of a grail tale, a little too much Jim Shooter history, and even some comic speculation (of course). We also do our very first Scärce Army role call!SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us ...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min
This week, Mark "Man of Steel" Waid joins the show to discuss taking on Batman and Superman in World's Finest, what's new over at Humanoids, and he even drops a crazy good grail tale. Perhaps the most interesting thing, however, is the HUGE speculation news Mark reveals. Do not miss this one, folks. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to help Spec Tales grow and gain access to bonus content including our Patreon exclusive monthly series FLOPPIES. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of you...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Spec Tales is launching a Patreon and here's your sneak preview of our Patreon exclusive series Floppies. To learn more about the Spec Tales Patreon or to subscribe, click HERE or head over to Patreon.com and search for Spec Tales Podcast. As always — thank you for listening.Support the show
Mar 01, 2022•5 min
Chris Donaldson (aka Vancouver Comic Junkie) is back again to finally share what can only be described as the funniest, most head-turning, nail-biting, and valuable grail tale we've ever collected. You're going to say you don't believe it, but Chris has the proof! REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Follow us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at spectalespodcast@gmail.com WE NEED YOU...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 1 min
For the first time ever, another comic podcast crosses over into the Spec Tales universe. Mike and Jessika from Ten Cent Takes join Jake and Jesús to discuss their strange and fascinating recent pickups, two distinctly unique grail tales AND and a healthy conversation on the potential pitfalls of the speculation market. You can find Ten Cent Takes on Twitter and Instagram. Books mentioned by Jessika and Mike:Zero Hour: Crisis in time #1; Gold Ashcan Variant (DC 1994)Elvira's House of Mystery #1 ...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min
For the 30th episode, Jake and Jesús bust out a blockbuster-level, listener-submitted grail tale involving mega key comics from the silver age through the modern age. The guys also break down a recently hot NCBD issue that some flippers are taking advantage of. Don't miss the biggest grail tale ever featured on Spec Tales. Our listener-submitted grail tale was submitted by @compoundcollection — follow him!Check out the Dear Watchers podcast after you listen to this episode for more comic knowled...
Feb 09, 2022•54 min
The time has finally arrived, the long-awaited Journey Into Mystery Annual #1 tale is here. With the help of their faithful friend and presser Taco, the guys describe their speculation journey from identifying what books to purchase through the pressing and grading process. Warning, this episode contains multiple bears and should not be consumed by those allergic to bears or incredible Silver age comic book grail tales. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or t...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Co-Creator of American Vampire and comic artist/creator of so many other titles, Rafael Albuquerque joins Jake and Jesús to discuss some of his most notable works, the artists that inspire him, and what he's got coming up in 2022. Links to books/comics mentioned by Rafael on this episode:Asterios Polyp by David MazzucchelliAsterix by René Goscinny and Albert UderzoThe Dark Knight Returns by Frank MillerREACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you...
Jan 26, 2022•56 min
Jake & Jesús are joined by comic book cover artist David Sanchez to discuss the plethora of ridiculously awesome variant covers he's created during his first few years in the industry. David also drops a spiderific silver-age grail tale that has the guys' jaws on the floor. And it wouldn't be an episode of Spec Tales without some juicy comic speculations, too. Listen in for all the goods! REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us t...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Jake & Jesús are joined by YouTube comic collector Swagglehaus Comics to discuss the silver-age grail he journeyed all the way to Sacramento to obtain. Swagg and the guys also discuss multiple undervalued silver-age comics that should be on any collector's list before they take off. Another chock-full episode with all you need for your grail and speculation fix. Listen up! REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Follo...
Jan 12, 2022•54 min
