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The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show

The Short Box Entertainment Company | Comic Book Podcast

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The Short Box is the best way to feel like you’re at your local comic shop, without ever leaving the house! Join your friendly neighborhood podcast host, Badr Milligan, every Wednesday for news, reviews, and interviews about comic books and comic culture, and hear insightful conversations with the top comic creators in the world. Join the Short Box Nation on Patreon.com/theshortbox to listen to bonus episodes and get other exclusive perks!
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This episode was recorded at Heroes Con 2025! Brad & Lisa Gullickson, hosts of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast, found time away from the busy convention floor to join me to talk about their first time experiencing Heroes Con. We discussed everything from the people we met, the art and merch we saw, the comics we found, white whale intervi…
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Today we embrace the god Tyr, by looking intrinsically at our own courage, and justice. Courage to become and embrace our authentic selves, breaking the influence of societal expectations, seeking out the self that brings joy and happiness. Today we offer ourself the free license to active pursue peace and contentment within the mind. Support the s…
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Today we embrace the mental control of the god of the moon, Mani. We embrace the power we each have to control our mental state, thereby controlling our emotional states, thereby altering the reality we interpret. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #shama…
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Today we celebrate the energy understanding of the goddess Freyja. My favorite of all the gods and goddesses, Freyja bring an understanding of managing the energies of the cosmos for our own needs. Whether it be for manifestation, or healing, the ancient knowledge of utilizing the energies of the cosmos is a wonderful part of our existence. Support…
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Embracing the mental strength of Thor offers us the energy of living authentically. By applying our strength of a mental decision to actively seek peace and harmony, we can eliminate the negative energies of doubt and uncertainty. By recognizing our intrinsic strength we can evolve ourselves to a better state of mind. Support the stream: https://st…
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Celebrating Wo∂en's (Ó∂inn's) day we embrace the growth that is acquired through experiencing the moments of reality.. It is the unique blend of knowledge and life's experiences that provide us with wisdom to make life's choices. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com…
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Mark Spears, the artist behind the breakout horror hit: MARK SPEARS MONSTERS, joins The Short Box to talk about his rise from rejection to recognition. He unpacks the eerie origins of MONSTERS, and his early journey of trying to break into comics, as well as the cult-favorite (and sold-out!) MONSTERS trading cards, becoming Dynamite's go-to cover g…
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Today we embrace the courage of the Norse god Tyr, at the same time we celebrate the justice of the self. Today is the day we can look honorably at ourselves intrinsically to discover what are the values driving our life's choices. To look deep within ourselves, we must be courageous enough to be honorable about what is there. It is only then that …
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Happy Mani's Day, I pray that you have drawn back the energy needed to heal your heart and mind from the experiences we had last week. Today is the new beginning. Ready to move forward with our growth and evolution. Time to show the world how to move in hte right direction. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf...…
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Today Freyja teaches us about the movement of cosmic energy for manifesting that which we need to be happy, content, and harmonious. As we move energy around our reality, we can use it to heal the heart and mind. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #shaman…
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Today we celebrate the power of Thor. Not as much the physical strength, but the underlying mental strength necessary to commit to decisions we make about preserving our own mental health, including living authentically. Being willing to stand alone. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at ht…
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Today we embrace Ó∂inn's quest for the obtainment of wisdom through the experiences we have each and every moment of every day. Wisdom is the interconnectivity between knowledge gained and experiences had, building a matrix between intellect and emotional travels. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the…
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Fan-favorite sci-fi comic writer: Zack Kaplan is back on the show for his third appearance to talk about his upcoming Masterminds comic (coming out through Darkhorse in August), the success of Kill All Immortals, the experience of comic to TV adaptations, and the freedom that comes with creator-owned comics. LINKS: Watch the uncut video version of …
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GodMorgan , today I want to discuss the beauty of you, the wonder that each of us possess within ourselves to live courageously as ourself. The Norse god Tyr offers us a role model in which to live our lives by becoming who we really are, who we are meant to be. Deny the energy of societal inclusion, to reveal the beauty of what we each offer exist…
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GodMorgan and velkommen to a new week of discoveries and inclusions of experiences that will be of a great use to your future. As we celebrate Mani's day today, we recognize that we have a choice as to accepting a negative, or a positive perspective about the excitement of this week. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-38…
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As our week of experiences comes to a close, Freyja teaches us to return all of that emitted energy back to our inner selves to promote healing and spiritual growth. Many of us will emit healing energy to all of those around us all week, we will have spent the entirety of the week focusing our energies on people, ,places, or things outside the self…
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Today I would like us to consider the inner strength we have to make, and stick to our decision to be happy. Unlike our New Years resolutions, we do possess the internal mental strength to push back those emotional energies of sadness or anger, we can choose to be happy. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Vi…
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IDW Comic Editor: Jake Williams, is on the show to talk about the new Godzilla comic book shared-universe: The Kai-Sei Era. It's an ambitious project which brings three new Godzilla comics series to life this summer: Godzilla, Godzilla: Escape The Deadzone, and Starship Godzilla. Jake spills the beans on what fans can expect from each series, what …
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Today we celebrate the courage of the god Tyr. We celebrate this courage by realizing who we are at our very core. A journey of learning and growing, we are in a constant state of change, becoming who we want to be. Managing the influential energies by actively managing their effects on what we believe, and who we are. Support the stream: https://s…
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Happy Mani's Day! As we begin a new week, we have the best opportunity to direct the perspective of reality to that which we want. We can deny those negative influences and set the perspective we have of the experiences we encounter to something that we want. You are free to see the world the way you want to, you have the control of your heart and …
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Today we celebrate my favorite goddess in all the realms, Freyja. As the goddess of love and war, she represents a management of cosmic energy unlike anyone else. After the peace treaty between the Æsir and Vanir, her arrival into Asgard brought the energy management skill to the god Ó∂inn, as she would teach the Seidr magic to him. She possesses a…
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Each Thor's day we discuss the intrinsic mental strength possessed by the mighty Thor. Thor's recognition by our ancestors as one to be able to aee through the deception of the god of mischief, Loki's schemes demonstrates for us the ability that we all possess of controlling our thoughts. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50…
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Today we embrace the experiences of a lifetime that provides us the foundations of wisdom. By providing the relatable experiences of living, we create the grid of wisdom within the knowledge structures of the mind. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #sham…
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Greg Weisman, the creator and producer of the hit Disney cartoon series: Gargoyles, is on the podcast to talk about his new comic series: Gargoyles: Demona, and shares some details about the upcoming Gargoyles/ Fantastic Four crossover! Greg also shares some stories from working on shows like Young Justice, Gargoyles, and Star Wars: Rebels, and on …
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The Norse god Tyr knew that Fenrir would bite his hand when he put it in his mouth, but also knew that by doing so was the only way to place the chains forged by the drarves around his collar that he may be restrained until Ragnorok. Each of us possesses this same courage to draw upon our true selves, that we may truly know who we really are. Suppo…
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Today we celebrate, and embrace the understandings that is given to us from the moon, or the Norse god Mani. Mani teaches us that there is a necessity for us to control the energy processed by the physical mind, and that we have the ability maintain an emotional state that we desire. Never subscribing to the path of the Nornir sisters of legend, we…
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Through the legends of the Norse we read that the goddess Freyja. Today we celebrate the end of the work week for many and the return of healing energy as taught by the goddess Freyja. Understanding the ebb and flow of energy here on Midgard allows us to heal our heart and mind with the return of offered sympathetic energies. Support the stream: ht…
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Through the legends of the Norse we read that the god Thor represented the physical strength of the body most often, however Thor represents so much more. For there to exist a physical strength there must also exist a mental strength as well. We can call upon this mental strength to assist us in denying environmental energies that may affect our un…
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Interacting with our emotional state and managing the effects this has on our thought process is the same as when Wo∂en drank from the well of Úrd seeking the experiences offered by Yggdrasil. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #shaman , #alaska ,#forn_si…
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Here's something a little different from normal, thanks to our awesome Patronies, we had a fun mail bag episode and talked about everything from the Superman Trailer, Andor season two, new comics, mental health, and MCU's Phase 5 lineup. Also, welcome to our newest Patrons: Dave Wilson, Kyle Conway, and Goncalo Fortes! Part two of this conversation…
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Many times throughout our existence we will be confronting our fears, both internally and not, as we attempt to reconcile our experiences within the physical existence with our values to remain within our authentic self. Looking at the role model of the god Tyr from Norse legend, we have an example in which to look to.. Support the stream: https://…
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Today, we plot a new course through this physical existence, we plot a path of joy, harmony and inner growth. The Norse god Mani demonstrates for us a level of control of our mind, remembering that we can control our intrinsic narrative. We can make choices for us, plot the course towards our own destiny. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/…
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As we prepare for a weekend, away from work or school, let us consider the magic that the goddess Freyja brings to our understandings. We all possess the ability to move energy to any portion of our lives that we can draw a focus on. As we relax from a busy week, let us consider sending ourselves some energy to promote our intrinsic healing. Suppor…
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Today we discuss both the physical and mental strength of the Norse god Thor. While known for his physical strength, Thor possessed an incredible amount of mental strength and focus as well. This is what allowed him to see through the schemes of Loki. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at h…
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In the Norse legends, the Norse god Ó∂inn was originally recognized by the migrating Celts through Germania as Wo∂en. Also known as the traveller and more often, the all-father. My vision of meeting Ó∂inn would leave a lasting impression on me, and alter my life's trajectory completely. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf…
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Invincible Co-Creators, Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley are reunited once again for the brand-new Invincible Universe: Battle Beast series. (The first issue is in comic shops today!) Kirkman and Ottley reflect on the making of Battle Beast, the success of the Invincible animated show, their favorite Image Comic characters and creators, and talk abou…
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In the Norse legends, the Norse god Tyr demonstrates the power of courage we all have inside. Not only the courage to be ourselves and embrace the uniqueness, but the courage to look past the ego and bravado and reveal our intrinsic values Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulf…
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In the Norse legends, the moon represented the Norse god Mani, brother to Sol, the sun. This brother/sister team provided a balance to our existence. Sol brought intellect, while Mani helped us to form the questions, just as the sun brought illumination, Mani re-established the expansive abilities of the darkness. Support the stream: https://stream…
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Today we recognize the magic, and energy control of the goddess Freyja. Visualizing the transfer of energy on the physical plane, and its effect on the human mind, offers us the opportunity to consciously manage this energy to assist us in obtaining and maintaining a better mental space. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50c…
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Physical strength also means a level of mental strength and fortitude. Being willing to change and support a new intrinsic narrative within the mind is completely possible with the mental dedication that we all possess. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , …
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Today we embrace the quest of experiences that the all-father did. Wisdom is the collection of experiences in this lifetime that affirms knowledge we have or will gain, in our quest for a heightened level of knowledge and intellect called wisdom. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https:…
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Comic writer and filmmaker, Kyle Higgins, joins the show to talk about the return of Radiant Black, and it's new Rebuild Arc. Kyle also shares details about the upcoming Radiant Black Audiobook (featuring Rider Strong & Will Friedle!), working with Dan mora on Immortal Legend Batman, hanging out with Kid Cudi, and talks about what's next for the in…
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Today is the Tyrsday, the day to embrace the intrinsic courage that we all have within us. A powerful demonstration of our courage is the display of kindness, for this allows us to demonstrate the powerful emotion of love, which emits a positive energy into the surrounding area, thereby allowing all to experience it. Support the stream: https://str…
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As we do each week, today we celebrate the mental control of the Norse god Mani. However, this week I would also call for the recognition of the many sisters whom we have lost and ask that the creator (the gods) find those who would do this, and mend their hearts. Help all peoples live in a harmonious way. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com…
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Today we celebrate the magical energy of the goddess Freyja. This magic that Freyja would bring to Midgard has been covered over by the scientific words of the modern day, but is the magic of Mother Earth. Today I'd like to discuss the mental control of energies, removing the need to think of ourselves as superior. Support the stream: https://strea…
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today we embrace the mental strength of Thor. By setting our minds to a task and seeing it through to completion, we can force our thought process to become stronger. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #shaman , #alaska ,#forn_sidr ,#akoutlaw ,#spirituali…
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Ben Kingsbury (Gotham City Limit Comic Shop) joins the show to talk about this year's Free Comic Book Day event (taking place Saturday, May 3rd). We discuss how GCL is celebrating the event, the free comics that will be available, the state of the comic book industry, hope for James Gunn's Superman movie, and the best comics to be collecting right …
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The courage of Tyr means that we have the courage to look intrinsically and remove any influence that prevents the beauty of the self from being revealed. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #shaman , #alaska ,#forn_sidr ,#akoutlaw ,#spirituality ,#spiritu…
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The control of Mani teaches us that we have a choice in what emotional journey we wish to engage. This episode originally aired on 10 February 2025 Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #shaman , #alaska ,#forn_sidr ,#akoutlaw ,#spirituality ,#spiritualteach…
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