Michael & Steven return to the show in time to talk the debut of Alex Ross, Casting Call for a 90's Spider-Man movie, Marvel buying Malibu comics and more! Just for you! $5 off Boston Scall Co. caps, courtesy of Michael! https://www.bostonscally.com/a/refer-a-friend/redeem/bdbhu3h3l1qp1chg8ktzmsi23pm1pexs1kiwmd1j/1668 Use this link to get 20% OFF one item, one use per customer.. Valid thru 11/6/21 https://www.halloweencostumes.com/?CouponCode=TRNHALLOWEEN2021 Thanks to our monthly supporters...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 42
90's Super Cinema Returns as Michael, Steven & his wife, Annie Flowers discuss Batman Returns from 1992. This episode was previously locked away in the "Podcast Cave", but is now available for all Bat-Fans to enjoy! Use this link to get 20% OFF one item, one use per customer.. Valid thru 11/6/21 https://www.halloweencostumes.com/?CouponCode=TRNHALLOWEEN2021 . Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip ...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 3
Former Wizard Editor, Andy Serwin joins us to tell tales from over a decade behind the scenes at Wizard magazine including the joys of pitting comics characters against each other monthly in Last Man Standing, phone calls from Stan Lee, enduring the final days of Wizard magazine and more! Use this link to get 20% OFF one item, one use per customer.. Valid thru 11/6/21 https://www.halloweencostumes.com/?CouponCode=TRNHALLOWEEN2021 . Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krie...
Sep 28, 2021•58 min•Ep. 26
Is it WIZARDS 1/2 or WIZARDS Plus as Adam digs deep into the 300 page issue 41 to find a hilarious dig at Rob Liefeld in the contest fine print, bids farewell to Hunk & Babe of the Month and reviews several X-Men tie-in issues of the Age of Apocalypse event at Marvel Comics. Use this link to get 20% OFF one item, one use per customer.. Valid thru 11/6/21 https://www.halloweencostumes.com/?CouponCode=TRNHALLOWEEN2021 . Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark S...
Sep 22, 2021•57 min•Ep. 41
The crew from Dollar Bin Bandits join Adam to cover the 300 Page 1994 Year End Spectacular! Will they be X-cited or X-hausted with the X-tensive X-Men coverage? Listen now and find out, Geeks! Use this link to get 20% OFF one item, one use per customer.. Valid thru 11/6/21 https://www.halloweencostumes.com/?CouponCode=TRNHALLOWEEN2021 Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 41
This interview is ROCKIN' top to bottom with former Wizard Managing Editor, Andrew Kardon. Hear about Dee Snider from Twisted Sister visiting the Wizard offices, a nerdy dinner with Mark Hamill, the secret origin of Twisted ToyFare Theatre and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giann...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 25
This edition of WIZARDS 1/2 is pure FIRE as Adam reviews ASH by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti, plus a special Halloween list of Top 10 Heroes and Villains, Hunk & Babe of the Month, Contest comedy and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William ...
Sep 09, 2021•54 min•Ep. 40
Adam is joined by the "Canadian Connection" of Michael Schwartz (@50centcomiccollector) and returning guest, Chris Bailey (@charlton_hero) to talk Greg Capullo on Spawn, Roger Corman comic books, Frank Miller's praise for Image Comics, the shocking final days of Dr. Frederick Wertham, the history of horror comics and a major milestone for Jim and Todd's Hype Machine tally. Sounds fun, eh? Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 40
Prepare to get THE TRUTH about Wizard magazine from former Price Guide Manager, Lars Pearson, who drops MASSIVE revelations about how the values of your comic book collection were determined in the 90's. Plus, the lost Wizard TV pilot, convention Super Wedgies and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson R...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 24
In this edition of Wizards 1/2 we dig through the fine print in the Wizard contests to find hidden jokes, review Dick Grayson's short run as Batman, blush at the return of Hunk & Babe of the Month and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Br...
Aug 26, 2021•46 min•Ep. 39
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wizard magazine with a panel of former staff members from The Guide To Comics, ToyFare and Anime Insider for the WIZARDS 30th Reunion Roundtable. Listen in as the Wizard Press alumni go hilariously off-track with wild behind the scenes stories while attempting to pitch an imaginary retrospective issue of the magazine. WARNING: This podcast contains salty language, bathroom humor and utter nonsense, but if you ever read these publications in their prime you would...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Here's a sneak peek at the WIZARD 30th Reunion Roundtable event where more than a dozen former staff members from Wizard, ToyFare and Anime Insider reunited to tell wild stories of their time creating your favorite nerd pop culture magazines. The full episode will be released on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 so subscribe to WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics today. Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Philli...
Aug 18, 2021•4 min
Adam is joined by Tom from Toy-Lines.com this episode to talk action figure news from San Diego ComicCon 1994, Greg Capullo on Spawn and multiple run-ins with Erik Larsen. Plus dream super hero battles & more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 39
Adam reviews the comics debut of the Spider-Clone Ben Reilly aka The Scarlet Spider! Plus Wizard contests, Top 10 Heroes & Villains and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalc...
Aug 04, 2021•41 min•Ep. 38
We're thrilled to be talking to Arlene So, a Wizard Designer/Art Director of 15+ years about her cosplay adventures at office Halloween parties, mingling with rock star comic book fans and running a profitable side business inside the Wizard offices. Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Gian...
Aug 02, 2021•39 min•Ep. 23
Adam is joined by "Bad Boys" William Bruce West & Kevin Hellions to talk about the Bad Girls comics trend, Marvel Masterpieces 1994 trading cards and why Gen13 should stay in the 90's. Plus, how William got BLOCKED by J.Scott Campbell and SO MUCH MORE! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Ale...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 38
In 1994 DC Comics decided to clean up their continuity (again) with Zero Hour: Crisis In Time. Join Adam and Michael as they explore the Wizard magazine special issue devoted to the past, present & future of DC Comics, then review this 90's comics crossover event with a lot of laughs along the way. Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon ...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Tom Palmer, Jr joins us to reveal how he began writing Palmer's Picks for Wizard in high school and taught readers about the world beyond the capes, eventually graduating to being Editor of ToyFare. Plus learn which infamous office pranks Tom contributed to and read his 6 year run on the column at palmerspicks.com ! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bar...
Jul 19, 2021•46 min•Ep. 22
How do you kill The Incredible Hulk? Try teaming him with a Russian spy, who takes on many identities, but is not Black Widow...or is she? Steven Tsapelas is the ring leader for this discussion about the 1990 TV movie Death of the Incredible Hulk, guiding Adam and Michael through the fascinating history of Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno's final adventure, which almost teamed the Green Goliath with a black costumed Spider-Man or a She-Hulk! Listen now for all the details! Thanks to our monthly suppo...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 2
In the edition of WIZARDS 1/2 Adam reviews all 6 books in the Image X-Month event and though Whilce Portacio isn't part of it, his variant covers are all over the Top 10 Comics list. Plus Hunk & Babe, Wizard Contests and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey N...
Jul 07, 2021•45 min•Ep. 37
This time around we're getting out of the bullpen to unlock the mysteries of the Wizard Warehouse with Chad Gaver. Discover what it was like to grow up near the Wizard offices in Congers, NY and then achieve the dream of working for The Guide To Comics in this fascinating interview. Heroclix, Half Issues and Exclusives, oh my! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell...
Jul 06, 2021•26 min•Ep. 21
Rob Liefeld DOMINATES issues 37 of Wizard because "The Blood Is Back"! Liefeld conquers the Guide To Comics to announce his return to writing and drawing Youngblood. There' s no denying it, this the most Liefeld-filled episode of WIZARDS ever! We even include a musical tribute to Rob Liefeld which may be why Michael has a breakdown on air by the end of the podcast. So hold onto your pouches and protect those tiny feet, because you're about to get ROB'd! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Woll...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 37
This edition of WIZARDS 1/2 features a review of Whilce Portacio's long-delayed WetWorks #1-3, find out which "Bad Girl" broke up the "Boys Club" on the Top 10 Heroes and Villains list, Image variant covers dominate the Top 10 and we get the final count of how many cats were on the cover of Wizard issue 33! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blac...
Jun 24, 2021•39 min•Ep. 36
Our interview with former Wizard Copy Editor, Greg Orlando is a fascinating and hilarious journey through The Guide To Comics in its glory days of the 90's. Hear how Greg was framed for the original Wizard office prank, the truth behind the Casting Call feature planning sessions, why he needed a "translator" for Grant Morrison interviews and so much more! Prepare to be ORLANDO'd! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew ...
Jun 21, 2021•51 min•Ep. 20
For this episode Adam and Michael are joined by the very funny Stephen Sajdak from the We Hate Movies podcast to get geeky about Marvel's Spider-Clone saga, the Maximum Carnage video game, a Jack Kirby career retrospective, Jae Lee's Hellshock comics and more. Don't forget, you can get a 10% discount on your next order from our sponsor Fun.com by shopping at this link now https://www.fun.com/exclusives.html?n=1&?CouponCode=trnsummer2021 !
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 36
In this edition of WIZARDS 1/2 Adam reviews John Byrne's BABE mini-series, Michael takes us back in time to the movies and music of July 1994, plus Mort of the Month, Hunk & Babe and more! This mini-episode is brought to you by FUN.com where you can get 10% off your order by using this link to shop for comics clothes, gifts and more. Click the link to shop now https://www.fun.com/exclusives.html?n=1&?CouponCode=trnsummer2021 Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Kri...
Jun 09, 2021•39 min•Ep. 35
This episode we're talking classic comics tough guys with our Wolverine and Conan The Barbarian expert, Jeff aka @NLogan77. Plus did Rob Liefeld inspire The Winter Soldier with his Prophet character? All this and more 90's comic book nostalgia! Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank Anderson Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Damon Bjorn watson Ryot acovio Alex Giannini J...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 35
This time around we're joined by Wizard,ToyFare and Anime Insider alumni, Rob Bricken who tells us how he became the resident Anime and Manga Expert at Wizard by default, why collecting toys is like a drug addiction, how he continued the pop culture nerd news tradition by running the Topless Robot website and more behind the scenes stories. Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krieger Mark Syp Seth Johnson Dapper Dan Paladin Matthew Toliusis Phillip Sevy Robb Matt Frank An...
Jun 01, 2021•41 min•Ep. 19
Our Patreon is no more and so the 90's Super Cinema podcast is being released from behind the paywall to you, our loyal listeners as a series bonus episodes. We invite you to join Michael and Steven for the first installment covering Tim Burton's Batman from 1989. The ultimate summer blockbuster of the 80's and birth of a cinematic icon is deserving of their in-depth discussion. So fire up your Batmobile and feel the podcast power. Thanks to our monthly supporters Alex Wollenschlaeger Aaron Krie...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 1
In this edition of WIZARDS 1/2 the hosts review Jeff Smith's Bone #1, Michael brings back the Waverider's Wayback Machine for tons of 1994 pop culture and Adam digs into all the Wizard contest giveaway details. Plus Hunk and Babe, Homemade Heroes and Top 10 lists! TEEPUBLIC SALE THIS WEEKEND FOR MEMORIAL DAY! May 27th - May 31st! $13 Tees & Most everything else is up to 35% off!! Get one of our NEW WIZARDS designs today at this link https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wizards-the-podcast-guide-...
May 26, 2021•56 min•Ep. 34
