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The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book Podcast

Chris Hacker and Aaron Knowleswww.oblivionbarpodcast.com

Join hosts Chris Hacker and Aaron Knowles as they unlock the gates to The Oblivion Bar Podcast. Dive deep into the realms of comic books, TV, film, anime, and gaming with heated debates, exclusive comic book creator interviews, and a passionate week-in-review that'll teleport you directly into the heart of nerd nirvana. 

New episodes every Monday. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Get ready for an immersive journey into the multiverse of enthusiast entertainment!

Episodes

(Patreon Preview) The Grid - Episode 130

This is a preview of our Patreon exclusive show called THE GRID. Check this out, along with a bunch of other awesome perks over on Patreon . New episodes every Friday! For episode 130 of The Grid, Aaron and Chris give out another nickname to one of The Programs and we show off and discuss ALL of the original art that we own. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Threads Follow us on BlueSky Like us on Facebook Download the BEST digital comic book reader Omnibus Stock up on G F...

Jun 14, 20241 hr 15 min

INTERVIEW: David Pepose

Joining us this week on the show is the former crime reporter turned Ringo-award-winning comic book writer behind titles like Punisher: The Bullet That Follows , Moon Knight: City of the Dead , Savage Avengers , The Devil That Wears My Face , and many more . Recently, he has reinvented the classic Hanna-Barbera intergalactic crime fighter Space Ghost over at Dynamite Comics with artist Jonathan Lau! It is our pleasure to welcome David Pepose onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! Follow us on Instagram ...

Jun 10, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 159

INTERVIEW: David M. Booher & Drew Zucker

Joining us this week for a bonus conversation is the creative team of Canto – the hit fantasy comic series that tells the tale of a tiny clockwork hero on a quest to save his kind from the dreaded Shrouded Man, while meeting friends and other foes along the way! These two fine gentlemen are here to celebrate the release of the next chapter in the Canto legend: “A Place Like Home”, which is the fifth and seemingly final (?) installment that is now officially over at Dark Horse Comics. It is our p...

Jun 07, 202440 min

INTERVIEW: Michael Avon Oeming

Joining us this week on the show is the Eisner and Harvey-Award-winning comic book creator of titles like The Mice Templar with Brian Glass at Image Comics, Thor: Blood Oath with artist Scott Kolins over at Marvel, he is the sole creator of The Victories and is working with James Tynion IV on Blue Book over at Dark Horse Comics, and has frequently collaborated with writer Brian Michael Bendis on titles like Takio , United States of Murder, Inc. , and the award-winning series Powers . More recent...

Jun 03, 20241 hrEp. 158

MOVIE REVIEW: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

“The question is: d’yah have it yah to make it epic ?” 🧸 🦾 News and Notes [Sponsored by Omnibus ] (6:47) For our news and notes segment, Aaron and Chris discuss Jeffrey Wright joining the season 2 cast of THE LAST OF US, Greg Capullo teams up with Jonathan Hickman for new WOLVERINE: REVENGE limited series, and GODZILLA X KONG director Adam Wingard will not return to helm the sequel. Main Topic (25:14) For our main topic, we return to the Australian wasteland for the prequel to the iconic Fury ...

May 29, 20241 hr 24 minEp. 157

SERIES REVIEW: X-Men ‘97 w/ Badr Milligan (The Short Box) Part Two

For part two of our X-Men '97 review, our good friend and host of the excellent comic book talk show The Short Box Podcast , Badr Milligan is back to help us cover and discuss the revitalization of the classic Marvel animated series from the 90s! The series begins one year after the loss of Professor Charles Xavier during the original series finale. Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Wolverine, Rogue, Beast, Gambit, and Jubilee return as members of the X-Men, now led by their former adversary: Magneto. ...

May 27, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 156

SERIES REVIEW: X-Men ‘97 w/ Badr Milligan (The Short Box) Part One

"Blood is blood. Family is a choice." ❌ News and Notes [Sponsored by Omnibus ] (12:01) This week on the show, we are joined by our good friend and host of the excellent comic book talk show The Short Box Podcast -- Badr Milligan joins us this week! For our news and notes segment, the crew discusses Marvel reportedly has greenlit Hawkeye : Season 2, we discuss the first teaser trailer for Max's Dune: Prophecy , and Nicolas Cage has been officially cast in a Spider-Man Noir live-action Amazon Prim...

May 20, 20241 hrEp. 156

INTERVIEW: Amy Jo Johnson (Live From C2E2)

Joining us this week on the show is the original teenager with an attitude Kimberly Hart AKA the Pink Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers . She also starred in films like the Disney Channel original movie Susie Q , the hit show Felicity as Julie Emerick, and Constable Callaghan on Flashpoint. More recently, she has teamed up with her co-writer Matt Hotson and artist Nico Leon on the hit BOOM! Studios series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return . It is our honor to welcome Amy Jo Johnson...

May 13, 202448 minEp. 155

INTERVIEW: Scott Snyder

Joining us this week on the show is the Eisner-Award-winning writer of titles like American Vampire , Wytches , Nocterra , Undiscovered Country , Batman: The Black Mirror , Justice League , DC’s Dark Nights: Metal , Clear , The Wake , Swamp Thing , Barnstormers , and an epic five-year run on Batman that includes the creation of The Court of Owls. More recently, he’s been working on titles like Arcbound with co-creators Tom Hardy/Frank Tieri/and Ryan Smallman, Canary with artist Dan Panosian, Duc...

May 06, 20241 hr 44 minEp. 154

INTERVIEW: Zack Quaintance

Joining us this week on the show is someone many may know already as a well-regarded comic book journalist for popular sites like The Beat and Comics Bookcase . Well, add “comic book scribe” to his resume, because ‘ The Death of Comics Bookcase Vol. 1’ is his recent crowd-funded anthology that, as of this recording, has well over 200 backers and just surpassed $10,000! It is our pleasure to welcome Zack Quaintance onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Follow ...

Apr 30, 202444 min

INTERVIEW: James Tynion IV & Christian Ward

Joining us this week on the show is the creative team behind the highly-anticipated, prestige-formatted four-issue haunted ghost story at DSTLRY Publishing: Spectregraph . One is the Eisner Award-winning and New York Times Bestselling author of titles like Something is Killing the Children , Nice House on the Lake , Blue Book , Department of Truth , House of Slaughter , Worldtr33 , and The Deviant . They also recently started a production company ‘ Tiny Onion ’, which plans to develop a number o...

Apr 22, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 153

INTERVIEW: Jason Aaron

Joining us this week on the show is the Eisner-award-winning comic book writer behind titles like Southern Bastards, Avengers, Conan The Barbarian, Vertigo’s Scalped , The Punisher , Marvel’s 2015 relaunch of Star Wars , and his iconic seven-year epic on Thor . Recently, he’s been hard at work on newer titles like Action Comics and Batman: Off World at DC Comics, Once Upon a Time at the End of the World and BRZRKR: A Faceful of Bullets at BOOM! Studios, Uncle $crooge and the Infinity Dime at Mar...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 152

MOVIE REVIEW: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire & Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Part Two)

"The world, right now, is experiencing unusual paranormal activity. We are here to answer that call. Because we... ARE THE GHOSTBUSTERS!" For part two of episode 151, we finish up our review of the fifth installment of the Monsterverse: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and then go directly into our discussion of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire . Aaron’s Arcade [Sponsored by G Fuel ] (41:14) Chris’ Corner [Sponsered by The Fantasy Shop ] (45:16) C2E2 Panel Information for "A Comic Podcast Crossover Li...

Apr 12, 202453 minEp. 151

MOVIE REVIEW: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire & Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Part One)

" Kong can't stop this on his own." "He won't be alone." News and Notes [Sponsored by Omnibus ] (8:06) For our news and notes segment, Aaron and Chris discuss Marvel casting Julia Garner in THE FANTASTIC 4 as the Silver Surfer and comic creator Ed Piskor tragically passes away at 41 years old. Main Topic (22:45) For part one of our main topic, we discuss and review the fifth installment of the Monsterverse: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ! Come back for part two to hear our discussion of Ghostb...

Apr 08, 202458 minEp. 151

(Patreon Preview) The Grid - Episode 120

This is a preview of our Patreon exclusive show called THE GRID. Check this out, along with a bunch of other awesome perks over on Patreon. New episodes every Friday! For episode 120, Aaron and Chris discuss Aaron's visit to Soho for Batman's 85th birthday, the eternal drama of Harry Potter, and we each pick (1) movie to defend that we know the other hates. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads Follow us on BlueSky Like us on Facebook Consider supporting us over on Patreon Download the BES...

Apr 01, 202454 min

Battle Royale V

It's about to go DOWN 👊🏻💥 We are back for another installment in our BATTLE ROYALE segment! Five fighters, five arena-specific scenarios, two passionate nerds debate skill and combat to determine the ultimate winner among our fictional champions 🏆 Previous Battle Royale Episodes ⤵️ Episode 90 - Battle Royale IV Episode 56 - Battle Royale III Episode 20 - Battle Royale II Episode 07 - Battle Royale I Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads Follow us on BlueSky Like us on Facebook Consider...

Mar 25, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 150

INTERVIEW: Tommy Stella

Joining us this week is the writer of titles like The Days , Home , Self-Destruct , The End , and his recent Kickstarter, all-ages horror series Mustn't Tell with artists Jon McDaniel and BA Roth. It is our pleasure to welcome Tommy Stella onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! MUSTN'T TELL KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN (runs through March 29th, 2024) Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads Follow us on BlueSky Like us on Facebook Consider supporting us over on Patreon Download the BEST digital comic book re...

Mar 22, 202442 min

INTERVIEW: Ram V & Evan Cagle

“Are you part of this new tomorrow? Or will you be left behind? Until then… enjoy the show.” Joining us this week on the show is the writer of titles like the Eisner-nominated The Many Deaths of Laila Starr , the Eisner-winning Blue in Green , These Savage Shores , Detective Comics , Rare Flavours , Swamp Thing , The One Hand , and Dawnunner . The other is a relatively new force in the medium with his cover work on Detective Comics and Dawnrunner . It is our pleasure to welcome both Ram V and Ev...

Mar 18, 20241 hrEp. 149

INTERVIEW: Tom King

“We did not desire her death. There is too much risk in martyrdom. The dead can overthrow an empire the living could hardly touch.” Joining us this week on the show is the multiple-Eisner-award-winning comic book writer behind titles like Mister Miracle , Strange Adventures , Danger Street , Animal Pound , Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow , Love Everlasting , Human Target , Helen of Wyndhorn , and Wonder Woman . It is our pleasure to welcome Tom King back onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! Our conversat...

Mar 11, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 148

MOVIE REVIEW: Dune: Part Two

"May thy knife chip and shatter." News and Notes [Sponsored by Omnibus ] (5:05) For our news and notes segment, Aaron and Chris discuss DC Comics moving its new comic book day back to Wednesdays, James Gunn reveals a new title and official first look at the Superman suit logo, and Disney releases the first look from Tron: Ares . Main Topic (22:45) For our main topic, we discuss and review the second installment of Denis Villeneuve's epic adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic science fiction novel: ...

Mar 04, 20241 hr 43 minEp. 147

INTERVIEW: Zach Merrill (Action Tees)

Joining us for a bonus conversation is the owner, operator, designer, and creative force behind the high-end, retro-inspired comic book tee shirt brand ACTION TEES . It is our pleasure to welcome Zach Merrill onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads Follow us on BlueSky Like us on Facebook Consider supporting us over on Patreon Download the BEST digital comic book reader Omnibus Stock up on G Fuel (CODE: OBP) Thank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar music Thank y...

Mar 01, 202437 min

INTERVIEW: Tyler Crook

"You are both kind. I hope you don't die." Joining us this week on the show is the co-creator of the murder mystery Petrograd with writer Philip Gelatt, the ComiXology Original Stone King with Kel McDonald, and the mega-hit, Eisner-nominated series Harrow County with writer Cullen Bunn. More recently, he has been playing in his own sandbox with the supernatural Dark Horse series The Lonesome Hunters – the story of a powerful sword and the old, failed monster hunter who wants nothing to do with i...

Feb 26, 202455 minEp. 146

INTERVIEW: Patrick Horvath

Joining us for a bonus conversation is the creator behind the smash-hit IDW series Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees , which tells the story of an anthropomorphic brown bear named Samantha Strong. Sam has built a cozy life and a thriving business in a community surrounded by friendly fellow animal folk, but she does have one small secret: she’s a serial killer. It is our pleasure to welcome Patrick Horvath onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! This is small-town serial killer, an upstanding citizen, ...

Feb 23, 202450 min

MOVIE REVIEW: Madame Web

"When you take on the responsibility, great power will come." 🕸️ News and Notes [Sponsored by Ominbus ] (8:57) For episode 145, Aaron and Chris discuss Carl Weathers passing away at 76 years old, we got a BUNCH of new trailers for upcoming 2024 movies during Super Bowl LVIII, and we finally have our cast for Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four . Main Topic (40:14) For our main topic, we discuss the newest installment in the Sony Spider-Man Universe: Madame Web . "Cassandra Webb is a New York City pa...

Feb 19, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 145

INTERVIEW: Noah Gardner, Ryan Parrott, & John J. Pearson

Joining us this week on the show is the creative team behind the Image Comics series THE INFERNALS – which centers around a potential interfamily struggle for demonic power with an impending Apocalypse over the horizon. We are honored to welcome Noah Gardner , Ryan Parrott , and John J. Pearson onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! " Abraham "Abe" Morgenstern, the son of Satan, has one month to live. Before he dies, he must decide which of his three wayward children-volatile narcissist Nero, conflicted...

Feb 12, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 144

MIDNIGHT REWIND: Princess Mononoke (1997)

"He isn't dead, San. He is here with us now, telling us, it's time for both of us to live." This week on the show, we are premiering a brand new segment called MIDNIGHT REWIND, wherein we celebrate our favorite anime classics! While we will discuss elements we love and even some that we don’t, Midnight Rewind is not meant to be so much a review of these films, but instead a celebration of some of our favorite Eastern animations and the impact they’ve had on us throughout our lives. For this epis...

Feb 05, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 143

(Patreon Preview) The Grid - Episode 110 w/ Greg Lickteig (The First Issue Club)

This is a preview of our Patreon exclusive show called THE GRID. Check this out, along with a bunch of other awesome perks over on Patreon . New episodes every Friday! For episode 110 of The Grid, Chris is joined by Greg from The First Issue Club (and fellow Program!) to discuss podcasting, the X-Men, and our favorite memories of meeting comic book creators at conventions. Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Threads Follow us on BlueSky Like us on Facebook Consider supporting us over on Patreon ...

Jan 05, 202445 min

2023 Last Call Awards

It is ✨ AWARD SEASON ✨ here at The Oblivion Bar 🏆 For episode 142, we are discussing our favorite moments of 2023 with our Last Call Awards! Favorite trailer, comic books, movies, surprise hits -- all will be covered during our final episode of the year! Follow us on Instagram Follow us on BlueSky Like us on Facebook Consider supporting us over on Patreon Follow us on Whatnot (GET $15) Download the BEST digital comic book reader Omnibus Stock up on G Fuel (CODE: OBP) Thank you DreamKid for our ...

Dec 18, 20232 hr 6 minEp. 142

Most Anticipated Films of 2024

News and Notes [Sponsored by Whatnot ] (8:16) For episode 141, Aaron and Chris discuss MARVEL STUDIOS doing away with their "Special Presentations" on Disney+, ALIEN: ROMULUS star reveals the film's story is set between Alien and Aliens , and we got our first trailer for FURIOSA starring Ana-Taylor Joy and Chris Hemsworth. Main Topic (28:13) For our main topic, we go over the films we are most excited about in 2024! Everything from The Fall Guy to Deadpool 3 to Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and ev...

Dec 13, 20231 hr 53 minEp. 141

INTERVIEW: Geoff Johns & Gary Frank

Joining us this week on the show is the legendary comic book creative team behind titles like The Avengers , Superman: Brainiac , Superman: Secret Origin , Action Comics , Shazam! , Batman: Earth One , and Doomsday Clock . More recently, they are busy curating a brand-new shared universe named GHOST MACHINE with other acclaimed creators like Jason Fabok, Bryan Hitch, Brad Anderson, Brad Meltzer, Peter Tomasi, and many, many more. Specifically, they are the creative force behind 'The Glowing Man'...

Nov 20, 202349 minEp. 140
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