Best Chris Hacker And Aaron Knowles Podcasts (2025)

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INTERVIEW: Chris Stuckmann 31:55

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Joining us today is a pioneer in the world of film criticism over on YouTube. For many years and especially now, his bottomless amount of passion for the world of cinema has led to him becoming a leading voice in the world of film discourse. He’s here to talk about his debut feature film Shelby Oaks — a supernatural horror that began as a record-br…

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INTERVIEW: Chip Kidd 44:01

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Joining us today is the legendary book designer and writer behind projects like Batman: Death by Design with Dave Taylor, Mythology and Marvelocity with Alex Ross, Batman: Animated and Dark Knight: A True Batman Story with Paul Dini, and most recently The Avengers in the Veracity Trap! with artist Michael Cho over at Abrams Books. It is our pleasur…

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NYCC ‘25 INTERVIEW-A-THON: Tiffany Smith 36:09

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Joining us for the fifth and final day of our NYCC '25 INTERVIEW-A-THON is someone who, without question, fully embodies the term “multi-hypenated”. She’s an actress, former show host and internet personality whose work spans across television, film, and the world of geek culture. You’ve seen her on shows like Supernatural and Jane the Virgin, hear…

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NYCC ‘25 INTERVIEW-A-THON: Todd McFarlane 1:07:19

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Joining us for day four of our NYCC '25 INTERVIEW-A-THON is the President and Co-founder of Image Comics. Along with being an iconic figure within the world of comic books, creating characters like Venom and Spawn, he is also a giant in the world of toys and collectibles with McFarlane Toys. It is our great honor to welcome Todd McFarlane onto The …

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NYCC ‘25 INTERVIEW-A-THON: Jason Fabok 1:01:37

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Joining us for day three of our NYCC '25 INTERVIEW-A-THON is the Eisner award winning artist and a co-founder of the creator-owned comic publisher/media company Ghost Machine. He’s here today to talk about his dystopian sci-fi series Rook: Exodus with writer Geoff Johns, which returned on October 7th with issue seven and a brand new arc. It is our …

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NYCC ‘25 INTERVIEW-A-THON: Jesse Lonergan 58:40

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Joining us for day two of our NYCC '25 INTERVIEW-A-THON is the Eisner-nominated comic creator behind titles like Ghosts of Science Past, Arca, Man’s Best, and Miss Truesdale and the Rise of Man. He joins us today to discuss his 23rd Street launch title Drome, an ambitious science fiction epic about civilization and the fragile balance between chaos…

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NYCC ‘25 INTERVIEW-A-THON: Kenny Meyers 43:11

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Joining us for day one of our NYCC '25 INTERVIEW-A-THON is the CEO of Sweet, which is bringing a new age of resources for comic book fans. First, there's Bindings: an all-in-one file sharing marketing tool created specific for comic book creators. There's also Sweet Shop, a brand new (much needed) digital reader for comic books. Lastly, there's Fin…

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INTERVIEW: Zack Quaintance 1:16:41

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Joining us today is writer of 2024’s The Death of Comics Bookcase Vol. 1 and the upcoming grindhouse Texas horror comic Macabre Valley #1 with artist Anna Redman. He is also a well-respected journalist in the comics space as the voice behind The Comics Bookcase and a site reviews editor at the recently Eisner Award-winning The Comics Beat. It is ou…

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SERIES REVIEW: Alien: Earth 1:37:59

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"Have a heart, or face my fury!" 👽 🌎 News & Notes [Sponsored By Oni Press] (7:33) For our News & Notes segment, we do a quick box office check-in going into the Fall '25 and James Gunn's recent promising update on Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman II. Main Topic (28:21) For our main topic, we are discussing the next installment in the Alien franch…

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(Patreon Preview) The Grid - Episode 180 36:10

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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. Brand new episodes every Friday! In this episode of The Grid, Aaron and Chris discuss One Battle After Another, Christopher Reeve's birthday, and KPop Demon Hunters (?). --- Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics…

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INTERVIEW: Jared Throne 59:07

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Joining us today is the creator of the upcoming sci-fi heist graphic novel Bridge Planet Nine, which tells the tale of four down-and-out thieves on an abandoned colony planet looking for an easy steal… until the planet’s dark secrets flip this simple job into a bloody fight for survival. It is our pleasure to welcome Jared Throne onto The Oblivion …

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MOVIE REVIEW: Shopping For Superman 1:38:48

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“Dreams save us. Dreams lift us up and transform us. And on my soul, I swear... until my dream of a world where dignity, honor and justice becomes the reality we all share. I’ll never stop fighting. Ever.” This week on the show, we’ll be discussing Wes Eastin’s documentary Shopping For Superman, which is a love-letter to the friendly neighborhood c…

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INTERVIEW: Anna Meyer 55:30

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Joining us today is the writer/artist behind the 23rd Street original graphic novel Saint Catherine, which centers around a struggling young woman who, along with worrying about her work-life balance, family, and relationships, also now has a real-life demon following her around as well. It is our pleasure to welcome Anna Meyer onto The Oblivion Ba…

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INTERVIEW: Tradd Moore 1:29:15

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Joining us today is the Eisner-nominated comic book creator behind titles Luther Strode and The New World over at Image Comics, Silver Surfer: Black and Doctor Strange: Fall Sunrise at Marvel, along with an abundance of other prolific work both inside and out of comics. It is our pleasure to welcome Tradd Moore onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! --- Th…

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INTERVIEW: David Harper 1:30:07

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Joining us today is the owner/operator of the Eisner-nominated, subscription-based comic book site SKTCHD, which is the research-driven forum that aims to not just look deeper in the comics we love, but also the creators that make them. He is also the host of the weekly creator interview podcast Off Panel, which (similar to SKTCHD) aims to get the …

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INTERVIEW: Tony McMillen 57:46

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Joining us today is the writer/artist of titles like Destroying Angel Lumen, Serious Creatures, and an indie-darling from last year: Attaboy. It is our pleasure to welcome Tony McMillen onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! Tony McMillen's Original Art/Comic Shop --- Thank you Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar Podcast Follow us…

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MOVIE REVIEW: Weapons w/ Erica Fett 1:25:18

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“Last night at 2:17 AM, every child from Mrs. Gandy's class woke up, got out of bed, went downstairs, opened the front door, walked into the dark ...and they never came back." This week on the show, we discuss the second entry in the already impressive filmography of one Zack Cregger: Weapons. Weapons stars Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenrei…

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INTERVIEW: Aubrey Sitterson & Jed Dougherty 1:23:40

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Joining us today is the creative team of the Image Comics series Free Planet—a geopolitical space opera that not only explores the sacrifices required for freedom, but how those sacrifices eventually lay the foundation of how we remember the people/events involved in obtaining that freedom. It is our pleasure to welcome Aubrey Sitterson & Jed Dough…

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SDCC ‘25 Recap/MOVIE REVIEW: Fantastic Four: First Steps 1:40:30

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This week on the show, we discuss our recent visit to Southern California for San Diego Comic Con (7:18) and reviewing the 37th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Fantastic Four: First Steps (43:39)! "Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, First Steps follows Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben …

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INTERVIEW: Wes Eastin 34:43

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Joining us today is the filmmaker behind Shopping For Superman, the upcoming documentary that takes the viewer on a 50-year journey that reveals the origin story of their friendly neighborhood comic shops and the people fighting to keep their doors open. "Since it began, the retail comics industry has contracted by over 75% with more shops closing …

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200th Episode Celebration! 1:02:10

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Welcome to ✨ episode 200 ✨ of The Oblivion Bar Podcast! In this very special milestone episode, we ditch the script and go full heart-to-heart, reflecting on the last five years of building this nerdy podcast from scratch. We share behind-the-scenes stories, some of our favorite moments and episodes in OBP history, and why podcasting with your best…

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MOVIE REVIEW: Superman 1:53:48

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"Your choices, your actions, that's what makes you who you are." This week, we are talking about James Gunn's first entry in the Gods & Monsters saga at DC Studios: Superman! Clark Kent struggles to balance his Kryptonian legacy with his human upbringing while striving to protect a world that questions his every move. When Superman is drawn into es…

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(Patreon Preview) The Grid - Episode 170 45:47

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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. Brand new episodes every Friday! In this episode, Aaron and Chris discuss the excitement surrounding upcoming superhero films like Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps. They also touch on the success of Jur…

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AUDIO COMMENTARY: Event Horizon (1997) w/ Christian Ward 1:59:31

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"Where we're going, we won't need eyes to see" For today's episode, we are conducting a conversational watch-along of Paul W.S. Anderson's 1997 chilling cosmic horror EVENT HORIZON. "In the year 2047, a group of astronauts are sent to investigate and salvage the long-lost starship Event Horizon. The ship mysteriously disappeared seven years ago on …

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INTERVIEW: Paul Pope 1:18:34

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Joining us today is the 5-time Eisner Award-winning comic book creator, New York Times best seller, and one of the singular voices in the medium of comic books. His work includes 100%, Escapo, Battling Boy, THB, Heavy Liquid and Batman: Year 100. It is our honor to welcome Paul Pope onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! ‘You Need a Lot of Stamina to Make …

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INTERVIEW: Jeff Lemire 55:22

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Joining us today is the Eisner-award-winning, New York Times Best Seller behind titles like Sweet Tooth, Primordial, Essex County, Phantom Road, Black Hammer, Descender, Royal City, Gideon Falls, Bone Orchard Mythos, Fishflies, & Minor Arcana. He’s here today to discuss his upcoming memoir over at Dark Horse Comics 10,000 Ink Stains, which hits she…

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INTERVIEW: Shawn Hainsworth 51:56

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Joining us today is an accomplished scriptwriter and founder behind Shawn Hainsworth Productions and SHP Comics. It is our honor to welcome Shawn Hainsworth onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! Technical Support (Short Film based on EroTech) --- Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar Podcast Follow us on Insta…

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FROM THE VAULT: INTERVIEW: Jennifer Hale 42:41

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Back in September of 2021 for episode 53, we sat down with one of the most prolific voice actors of all-time: Jennifer Hale! Jennifer's incredible filmography includes Naomi Hunter from the Metal Gear Solid franchise, Rosalind Lutece from the BioShock Infinite, Felicia Hardy/Black Cat in Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Bastila Shan from Star Wars:…

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MOVIE REVIEW: Predator: Killer of Killers 1:27:21

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"Go forth among the stars and seek only the strongest prey. They shall be your trophy. Become the killer of killers." ⚔️ News & Notes [Sponsored By Oni Press] (11:50) For our News & Notes segment, we discuss DC Studios announces an animated series for MISTER MIRACLE is officially in the works, THUNDERBOLTS* fails to break even at the box office, an…

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INTERVIEW: John Kissee 34:11

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Joining us today is the writer/artist of Doctor Rigsby: Tales From The Deep—which follows the impeccably dressed Doctor Rigby: a mysterious soldier in an ancient, secret war of magic, monsters, and cosmic madness. In this thrilling collection, Doctor Rigby visits a demonic mermaid, battles a parking lot full of vampires, boards a haunted house ride…

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INTERVIEW: Christopher Priest 1:11:45

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Joining us today is a comic book legend who has been working in the comic book medium since 1978. He has written character defining runs for Deathstroke, Quantum & Woody, Superman, Conan The Barbarian, & many, many others. More impressively, he also helped co-found Milestone Comics and was one of the central architects of The Dakotaverse. Along wit…

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INTERVIEW: Tim Seeley & Jake Williams 45:32

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Joining us today are two of the spearheading creatives behind the upcoming Kai-Sei Era, which launches an all-new Godzilla-centered shared universe at IDW Publishing. One is the editor of the entire Kai-Sei communique and the fan-favorite IDW hit Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees from good-friend-of-the-show Patrick Horvath. The other is the Eisn…

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Battle Royale VI 1:26:00

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LET'S GET READY TO RUUUMMBBBLLLEEE 👊🏻💥 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 Installments Episode 150 - Battle Royale V Episode 90 - Battle Roy…

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INTERVIEW: Robert Kirkman & Ryan Ottley 50:59

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Joining us today are the creative team of Invincible Universe: Battle Beast! One is the Eisner-Award winning writer and co-creator of titles like The Walking Dead, Firepower, Outcast, Oblivion Song, Void Rivals, & (of course) Invincible. The other is the co-creator for the majority of the Invincible universe and the primary artist for the series–pe…

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MOVIE REVIEW: Thunderbolts* 1:37:56

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“Being the hero, there is no higher calling.” ⚡💥 News & Notes [Sponsored By Oni Press] (7:50) For our News & Notes segment, we discuss DC Studios CLAYFACE film is reportedly undergoing a “page 1 rewrite”, Jeremy Renner turned down HAWKEYE Season 2 over Disney’s lowball offer, and Sinners crosses $185M at the global box office. Main Topic (23:41) Fo…

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INTERVIEW: Ben & Max Berkowitz 50:05

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Joining us today are the co-founders of the communications and marketing firm Not A Billionaire and the co-writers of the Jewish fantasy folklore comic series The Writer with actor/co-writer Josh Gad and artist Ariel Olivetti. In their series The Writer, amidst a dark and mysterious turn, comic book writer Stan Siegel's life dives into a neo-Nazi o…

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INTERVIEW: Curt Pires 1:05:04

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Joining us today is the comic book writer of titles like You've Been Cancelled over at Mad Cave Studios, It's Only Teenage Wasteland & Youth at Dark Horse Comics, & Olympia and Indigo Children at Image Comics. More recently, he has the ultraviolent space romance Galactic coming from DSTLRY and the procedural fantasy Lost Fantasy at Image Comics. It…

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INTERVIEW: Arree Chung 53:28

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Joining us today is the author and illustrator of celebrated children's books like Mixed: A Colorful Story, NINJA!, and many others. His most recent book Don’t Cause Trouble–which officially releases on April 22nd–tells the tale of middle schooler Ming Lee and what it’s like growing up as one of the only immigrant kids at your school. It is our ple…

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(Patreon Preview) The Grid - Episode 160 50:46

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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. Brand new episodes every Friday! For episode 160 of The Grid, Aaron and Chris discuss Aaron's spoiler-free Thunderbolts* thoughts, Predator: Badlands teaser, & Star Wars Celebration. Follow us on Instagram Foll…

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MOVIE REVIEW: Sinners & Warfare w/ Brad Gullickson 2:30:23

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“You keep on dancin’ with the devil... one day, he's gonna follow you home” Double feature time! Brad Gullickson of The Comic Book Couples Counseling joins us to discuss Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's part-delta gothic, part-musicological meditation: Sinners (10:51). ‘Sinners’ Director Ryan Coogler Explains Film Aspect Ratios and Different Fo…

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INTERVIEW: Anthony Iannaccio & Joey Murphy 44:37

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Joining us today is NYC-based writer and co-host/editor/producer of the comic book podcast Comics and Chronic and the artist of Bears Grand Day, Dinosaur Daycare, Space Penguin, and much more. Together, they are the creative team of the crowd-funded comic series Superguy, which tells the tale of the lazy, narcissistic hero Superguy and his once ene…

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INTERVIEW: Matt Yocum 1:10:52

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Joining us this week is the comic book writer of titles like An Army of Hope, Requiem for a Robot, and his most recent venture–the successfully crowd-funded ClosetWorld. He is also a retired United States Air Force Colonel, but maybe most impressively: he wrote an issue of Wolverine where he begrudgingly babysits a little girl. It is our pleasure t…

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MOVIE REVIEW: A Minecraft Movie 1:09:29

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Here is a bonus (unedited) episode where we discuss the wildly successful adaptation of one of the most important game franchises of all-time: A Minecraft Movie! "A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master the terrain while embarking on…

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INTERVIEW: Aubrey Sitterson 1:37:18

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Joining us this week is the comic book writer of titles like Savage Hearts, No One Left to Fight, The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling, & the upcoming Image Comics series Free Planet—a geopolitical space opera that tells the tale of the first completely free planet in human history has won its independence, and the group of heroes that de…

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INTERVIEW: Patrick Horvath 1:17:39

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Joining us this week is the Eisner-nominated comic book creator of the 2024 smash hit Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees over at IDW Publishing. He’s here to discuss his upcoming giant-sized one-shot at Oni Press Free For All which delivers a brutal new vision of capitalism where in the not so distant future, the only thing left to fight for is yo…

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INTERVIEW: Matt Fraction & Michael Allred 1:02:07

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Joining us today are the creative team of the first issue of the new Minor Threats four-issue anthology Welcome To Twilight. One is the Eisner & Harvey Award winning writer behind titles like Adventureman, ODY-C, November, & Sex Criminals over at Image Comics. You may also know his Marvel work, with extended runs on The Invincible Iron Man, Mighty …

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MIDNIGHT REWIND: Akira (1988) 1:29:07

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"The future is not a straight line. It is filled with many crossroads. There must be a future that we can choose for ourselves." 💊 It is time for our third installment in our Midnight Rewind segment! This week, we are discussing possibly the greatest anime of all-time: Katsuhiro Ôtomo's 1988 masterpiece Akira! The year is 2019. 31 years after being…

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INTERVIEW: Scotty Tidwell 56:50

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Joining us today is the Chief Marketing Officer at PuK Gaming. You may also know his name from companies like G FUEL and as thee former Executive Vice President of Content and Creators at Enthusiast Gaming. It is our pleasure to welcome Scotty Tidwell onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! "PuK Gaming is a company dedicated to enhancing the mobile gaming e…

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INTERVIEW: Jim Viscardi 1:24:22

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Joining us today is the co-founder of ComicBook.com and current VP of Business Development for Image Comics. He is also the producer and host of the recently revived Let’s Talk Comics, which brings on comic creators to discuss their journey into comics, in-depth conversations about their current work, and everything else in-between. It is our pleas…

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Monkey w/ Erica Fett 1:27:35

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"Everybody dies. Some of us peacefully and in our sleep, and some of us... horribly. And that's life." 🐒 🥁 Joining us this week as a special co-host is monster-enthusiast, a world-renowned cosplayer, and host of the sci-fi & horror podcast Camp Cryptid Podcast. You may have also seen her in Playboy, Maxim, Elite Online, Tattoo Erotica, Inked Magazi…