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StarkCast

StarkCast is hosted by Joe Stark. Shows will often feature guests where we will discuss various topics. Science, entertainment, pop culture, whatever comes to mind!
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Episodes

SoloCast

Welcome to Episode 60 of StarkCast! Call me Van Peebles, son, cause i'm going Solo on this episode. If you get that joke, then good for you: You've seen a terrible movie. This episode is probably just as bad, but less entertaining as I manage to ramble on for over 30 minutes. I talk about some TV shows and online gaming that I've been digging lately, I talk a little about setting up a home gym to get back into a solid fitness routine, I rant about a few things, and I read a pile of iTunes review...

Dec 31, 201834 min

Alfred Stark

Welcome to Episode 59 of StarkCast! I sat down with my grandfather, Alfred Stark, and he told me some of his stories. I grew up listening to some of these and even got to hear a few new ones! This episode really means a lot to me and I am very happy that it was able to come together! Note - The audio on this one will sound a little different than my usual episodes. I recorded this on a Tascam DR-40 using the intergral mics on the unit. It turned out pretty good but can definitely be a little ech...

Aug 05, 20181 hr 38 min

Comic Talk with Rod

Welcome to Episode 58 of StarkCast! I got together with Rod and we set off with the intention of discussing the many Donny Cates titles on our pull lists. But we went into the weeds right off the bat and never really found our way back. Eventually we discuss a lot of different books in our pull lists! As always I had a blast chatting with Rod! Website: https://media.zencast.fm/starkcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.com StarkCas...

Jul 19, 20182 hr 48 min

Joe Vitale

Welcome to Episode 57 of StarkCast! I had an awesome time talking with Joe Vitale of The Supercast. It's been a minute since I recorded an episode and it was great to chat with Joe. We ran the gamut with subjects on this one and bounced all over the place. Enjoy! Website: https://media.zencast.fm/starkcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.com StarkCast Intro & Outro Music by James Wetzel This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...

Jul 02, 20183 hr 31 min

Dana Mahanay

Welcome to Episode 56 of StarkCast! I had a fun conversation with Dana that went all over the place. We talked MCU rankings, ghost stories, movies, comics, and a true story about the Bog of Eternal Stench. Be sure to check out Dana's regular podcasts; GeekMode and Shoot The Sh%t. Website: https://media.zencast.fm/starkcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.com StarkCast Intro & Outro Music by James Wetzel This podcast is powered...

May 18, 20182 hr 10 min

Jake Elliott

Welcome to Episode 55 of StarkCast! I had an awesome time chatting with Leftover Jake. We talk music, crazy cat ladies, and the unintentional comedy of Justice League. We also discuss the video for This Is America, by Childish Gambino. We barely scratched the surface on things I wanted to talk with Jake about so I'm already looking forward to the next time I have him on! Be sure and check out Pop Culture Leftovers to hear more of Jake every week! Website: https://media.zencast.fm/starkcast Faceb...

May 14, 20182 hr 11 min

Comic Talk - The Hard Place

Welcome to Episode 54 of StarkCast! Jordan and I talk The Hard Place with comic book creator Doug Wagner. The Hard Place is an Image comic created by Doug Wagner and Nic Rummel. We also get into some spoiler territory for Infinity War at the beginning of the episode. The Hard Place: https://bit.ly/2wxbQeG Website: https://media.zencast.fm/starkcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.com StarkCast Intro & Outro Music by James Wetz...

May 11, 20183 hr 19 min

Rod Claerbout

Welcome to Episode 53 of StarkCast! Rod and I eventually get around to talking a little bit about Avengers Infinity War (Spoiler Alert!!!) and the 1991 Jim Starlin comic Infinity Gauntlet. Website: https://media.zencast.fm/starkcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.com StarkCast Intro & Outro Music by James Wetzel This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...

May 06, 20182 hr 52 min

Sage Kelley

Welcome to Episode 52 of StarkCast! I had a lot of fun recording this episode and getting to know Sage Kelley. We talked about Star Wars, zombies, aliens, conspiracy theories, all kinds of fun stuff! We ran into some Skype issues, but we pushed through and had a good time regardless. I hope you enjoy listening! Website: https://media.zencast.fm/starkcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.com StarkCast Intro & Outro Music by Jame...

Apr 27, 20182 hr 37 min

David Isaac

Welcome to Episode 51 of StarkCast! I had an awesome time talking with podcaster David Isaac. Catch David on The Supercast, Tales from the Yard, and The Jedi Council. We talk all sorts of different stuff on this episode; from drunken shenanigans and pop culture to the shitshow that is american politics. Good times! Website: https://media.zencast.fm/starkcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.com StarkCast Intro & Outro Music by ...

Apr 23, 20182 hr 54 min

Rod Claerbout, Jordan Lekan

Welcome to Episode 50 of StarkCast! We set out with a plan to talk Regression, an Image comic by Cullen Bunn and Danny Luckert, as well as Dark Nights Metal, the recent DC Comics event headlined by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, but ended up just having lots of random conversation! I talked a bit about my experience at C2E2 last weekend, we give praise to Dustin Nyugen and his awesome artwork in Descender, an Image comic he created with Jeff Lemire, and we discover how hostile Jordan gets when y...

Apr 13, 20182 hr 55 min

Dave Fajman

Welcome to Episode 49 of StarkCast! I learned a lot this episode. Dave Fajman from Smugglers Coffee tells me all about the ins and outs of creating barrel aged coffees. We also get into craft beers, punk rock, and the woes of hard water. This was a really fun episode for me and I had a blast getting to know Dave! Smugglers Coffee: https://www.facebook.com/SmugglersCoffeeRoasters Website: https://media.zencast.fm/starkcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Em...

Mar 30, 20182 hr 8 min

Comic Talk - Lazarus vol. 1

Welcome to Episode 48 of StarkCast! Rebekah, Rod, and I had the intention of talking the first volume of Lazarus, an Image comic by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark. We eventually get there with some very StarkCast detours along the way. We also talk Batman/TMNT II, Star Trek: Boldy Go, a little bit on Deathbed #2, and Marvel's new Legion miniseries. Somehow we even discuss DC charaters on a golf course. Yeah, that happened... Lazarus comic: https://bit.ly/2DQ2XeA Batman / TMNT II comic: https://bit....

Mar 24, 20182 hr 2 min

Doug Wagner

Welcome to Episode 47 of StarkCast! I talk with comic book creator Doug Wagner! Plastic and The Hard Place are two of my favorite mini-series and it was an absolute joy getting to discuss them with the writer, himself. We get into all sorts of comic book talk; from conventions to our favorite ongoing books. I also ask Doug about his creative process and the beginnings of 12 Gauge Comics. Doug is a really cool guy! I had a blast recording with him and I hope you enjoy listening! Don’t forget to c...

Mar 16, 20181 hr 55 min

John Hawxby

Welcome to Episode 46 of StarkCast! I had an awesome time getting to know Hawxby! John and I talk MMA, cats, pinball, and beards before tackling the idiotic worlds of Alex Jones and flat earthers. John tells me all about his research and trolling of their internet groups. It is seriously pretty, damn funny and at the same time tragic that people believe this stuff! Website: https://media.zencast.fm/starkcast Facebook: facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.co...

Mar 09, 20182 hr 20 min

Comic Talk - Frostbite

Welcome to Episode 45 of StarkCast! Rod and I are joined by Paul Hart to talk Frostbite. A six-issue Vertigo comic by Joshua Williamson and Jason Shawn Alexander. It's a Comic Talk episode so it goes without saying that this episode is full of spoilers! Frostbite is a great book and I had a lot of fun discussing it with Rod and Paul. We go into the weeds a lot on this one so bear with us! We also talk Vengeance, Nevada #1, an independent comic by B.J. Mendelson, as well as a handful of other boo...

Feb 27, 20181 hr 49 min

Kevin Shanks

Welcome to Episode 44 of StarkCast! I talk science with Kevin Shanks, a forensic toxicologist. We get into all sorts of weird, interesting stuff! He shares some wild stories of cases he was involved in before we get into an epic conversation about psychedelics, "toxins", and the opioid epidemic. I'm not gonna lie- this was one of my all time favorite episodes! Kevins blog - The Dose Makes The Poison: http://dosemakespoison.blogspot.com/ Website: https://media.zencast.fm/starkcast Facebook: faceb...

Feb 23, 20182 hr 9 min

Bridget

Welcome to Episode 42 of StarkCast! I talk with Bridget, a friend from The Leftover Army, about Wicca, Tarot readings, and fan fiction among other things. Bridget is really funny and she had me cracking up the whole episode! I had an awesome time getting to know her better and I hope you enjoy listening! Website: https://media.zencast.fm/starkcast Facebook: facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.com StarkCast Intro & Outro Music by James Wetzel This podca...

Feb 10, 20183 hr 4 min

Comic Talk - Nemesis

Welcome to Episode 41 of StarkCast! I talk Nemesis, an Icon comic created by Mark Millar & Steve McNiven, with Rod Claerbout and Rebekah Dahling. Rebekah talks a little about Kill Or Be Killed and Rod tells us about Men Of Wrath. These are some crazy comics and we get into some equally weird territory on this episode! Nemesis: http://www.millarworld.tv/comics/nemesis Kill Or Be Killed: https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/kill-or-be-killed Men Of Wrath: http://marvel.com/comics/issue/51035/...

Feb 04, 20182 hr 48 min

Game of Thrones Discussion

Welcome to Episode 40 of StarkCast! I talk Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice & Fire with Hanan, Arayo, and Benji. So... Spoiler Alert! We get into all sorts of fun stuff: Our favorite characters, moments, shocks, etc. We also get into Westerorsi history and Hanan and I, being non-book readers for the most part, ask Arayo and Benji a host of questions about how things went down in the books versus the show. This was a very educational show full of laughs and I had a really great time getting to...

Feb 03, 20183 hr 21 min

Bernie Ortiz

Welcome to Episode 39 of StarkCast! I talk with fellow podcaster, Bernie Ortiz, about some of the Hollywood sexual misconduct allegations that have been in the headlines recently. We also go into the allegations against Aziz Ansari and some of the differences in that case of public opinion. We really skate on thin ice through here and even end up discussing the difficulty in openly talking about these topics. OK, still with me? If nothing else hang on until Bernie's story about going through the...

Feb 01, 20183 hr 8 min

Adam Cornette

Welcome to Episode 37 of StarkCast! I talk with YouTuber Adam Cornette about a plethora of topics. His love of songs from Hamilton, Porgs, comic cons, and what it's like living with LCHAD deficiency. We go on some weird tangents on this one, too. I even find myself talking about homemade marinara sauce at one point. But we finish strong and I learn that Audible, though unaffiliated with StarkCast, is actually pretty affordable! LOL Facebook: facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Emai...

Jan 27, 20181 hr 41 min

Basel Tarabishi, Rebekah Dahling

Welcome to Episode 36 of StarkCast! I go on a fun ride with Basel and Rebekah talking about a variety of topics. The Alamo, Informer, some random 90's stuff. But then things get serious and we talk about xenophobia in America and Basel shares his perspective of being an American Muslim in 2018. Then we switch gears and talk about Basel's love of mafia movies before finishing off the episode talking comics. Facebook: facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.com ...

Jan 25, 20183 hr 8 min

Jesse Candelori

Welcome to Episode 35 of StarkCast! Jesse tells me about her journey into rock climbing before diving into travel and craft beers. She also tells me all about her profession as a massage therapist and we finish off the episode by talking football. Well she talks about it anyway! She also goes into what it means to be a sports fan in Philly. Facebook: facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...

Jan 22, 20183 hr 14 min

David Isaac, Eric Marable, Kyle Kohl

Welcome to Episode 34 of StarkCast! This was a fun one! We start off talking Ancient Aliens, reptilians, and magic crystals before diving into some serious talk about the current state of America as it's depicted in the media. Then we finish with drinking stories. Facebook: facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Jan 19, 20183 hr 15 min

Simeon Heimowitz

Welcome to Episode 33 of StarkCast! I talk with climbing guide Simeon Heimowitz about his rock climbing guiding business in Mexico. Simeon is super passionate about climbing and using the sport as a way to bolster the economy in rural Mexico. Check out the link below for more information on obtaining his services as guide! http://Www.SouthernXPosure.com.mx Facebook: facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...

Jan 17, 20182 hr 3 min

Dante Serrecchia, Tim Arnold, Mike Darlan

Welcome to Episode 32 of StarkCast! I talk with Dante Serrecchia, Tim Arnold, and Mike Darlan about all things supeheroes. We share our introductions to superhero media and discuss our favorite characters and story arcs. The show really devolves and goes off the rails in the last 30 to 40 minutes. So if you make it that far, kudos to you. Maybe don't even listen to whole episode. You've been warned... Facebook: facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.com This ...

Jan 14, 20182 hr 47 min

James Hopp

Welcome to Episode 31 of StarkCast! I talk with James Hopp from the Rock With Hopp podcast! We talk the great outdoors, hiking, Batman, comic books, permanent male birth control... All sorts of random talk in this one! We get into some mild spoiler territory on Batman Rebirth and The Last Jedi; so consider yourself warned! Facebook: facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkcastpod@gmail.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...

Jan 13, 20183 hr 10 min

Comic Talk - Plastic

Welcome to Episode 30 of StarkCast! Spoiler pussies beware! Rod and I talk Plastic, an Image comic by Doug Wagner. This was originally gonna be a group discussion episode, but we had some cancellations. So Rod and I pressed on regardless and spent an hour discussing this fantastic five-issue miniseries. I highly recommend this book to anybody that is a fan of twisted serial killer books, and boy does this one have a twist! Facebook: facebook.com/starkcastpod Twitter: @TheTubbyNinja Email: starkc...

Jan 11, 20181 hr 10 min

Dr. James Wetzel

Welcome to Episode 29 of StarkCast! James and I talk about the current state of America for the first hour before diving into a science Q & A where James answers questions submitted by The Leftover Army. Lightsabers? Foldspace travel? Star Trek tech? We discuss the possibility of these things and more. I always learn so much when I talk with James! NOTE: There is a slight echo that occasionally sneaks in and out of the episode. Because, FML, of course there is. Facebook: facebook.com/starkca...

Jan 08, 20182 hr 24 min
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