Best Brad Molchan Podcasts (2025)

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The 70th Exchange - aka the First Youtube Exchange! 1:05:37

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Our 70th episode is also our first foray onto youtube! Catch us if you can! In this episode we learn about the pitfalls of comic shop naming, answer listener questions, discuss news, books of the week, and a VERY special moment involving Ryan and the Amazing Spider Man #12 letters page. You have to hear it to believe it! All this and more on your f…

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Episode 15 - Resolute Bliss Publishing with Rick and Brad 56:07

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By Rick & Brad Molchan

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Episode 14 Thursday night with Rick and Brad 50:59

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Rick and Brad discusses Paradox, Oz, Moonblade and latest comic book news.By Rick & Brad Molchan

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The 69th Exchange - 3rd anniversary with Paul Lewis and special announcements! 1:14:19

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Our 69th episode (nice) is also our 3rd anniversary! Join us along with 4.5 timer Hollywood Paul Lewis and his amazing sketchbooks. Also you'll find that we make a very special announcement involving our upcoming youtube channel as well as a giveaway, news discussions, and expensive tenders. Happy anniversary!…

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Rick and Brad Thursday Night with Writer Alfred Muller 1:03:37

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By Rick & Brad Molchan

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Episode 12 with Special guest - Gus Mauk! 55:49

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Catch up with Rick and Brad as they discuss Diamond, Comics of the week and introduce special guest - Gus Mauk!By Rick & Brad Molchan

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Episode 11 with Guest Adam Kleinert - Review new FF Movie, Talk weekly comics 1:00:01

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Rick and Brad welcome artist Adam Kleinert! Talk a little bit about Big Bang Spinoff, the new FF movie, and week of comic reviews!By Rick & Brad Molchan

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The 68th Exchange - special guest Brad Molchan from Resolute Bliss publishing + Superman movie discussion 1:40:03

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Our 68th episode brings special guest Brad Molchan, cofounder of Resolute Bliss Publishing! We also go full-spoilers for James Gunn's Superman movie, discuss Fanboy Expo 2025, and so much more!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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Episode 10 - July 10th - Launch of Moonblade, Fanboy, and controversy in comics 1:04:29

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Rick and Brad talk about Superman trivia, Fanboy, controversy in comics and using likeness of stars, and the LAUNCH OF MOONBLADE!By Rick & Brad Molchan

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The 67th Exchange - Superman eve + best books 2025 so far 1:40:14

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Our jam-packed 67th episode brings excitement for the new Superman film, our best books of 2025 so far, a tribute to Jim Shooter, Michael Madsen's best roles, a preview of Fanboy fest and all of our usual tirades!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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Episode 9 - July 3 with Rick and Brad 52:44

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Rick wishes Brad a Happy Birthday! Discuss Moonblade PreLaunch!By Rick & Brad Molchan

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Episode 8 with artist Robert Pope 1:12:58

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In Episode 8 - Rick and Brad welcome Robert Pope. Robert is known for his work on Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Scooby Doo, Batman: The Brave and The Bold, Oz: The Nightmare in Emerald, and many more! Rick and Brad recap Heroes Con in Charlotte.By Rick and Brad Molchan

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June 19th Rick and Brad talk with Nirvana Comics owner Grant about Heroes Con, Latest Comics, and Kickstarter 56:52

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Rick and Brad invite the owner of Nirvana Comics to talk latest comic news - Diamond, Previews, Heroes Con, Volunteer Con, and other pop culture craziness!By Rick & Brad Molchan

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The 66th Exchange - the first employee, Marc Bryant! 1:21:27

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Our 66th episode brings special guest and the very first employee of the Comics Exchange, former Image writer Marc Bryant!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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June 12th 2025 Brad talking about Joe Quesada launch 40:44

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Brad hosts the Rick and Brad Thursday Night Live while Rick is a guest on another Live Cast talking about Paradox: Reckonings.By Rick & Brad Molchan

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June 5th 2025 with Special Guest - Keith Williams from titles like Superman, Web of Spiderman, the Phantom, the Hulk and Many More! 1:02:11

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In this episode Rick and Brad discuss the Resolute Bliss launch party at Nirvana Comics, acquiring Brides, getting ready for Heroes Con, favorite titles of the week, and then spend time with one of the hardest working artist/inkers in the field of comics - Keith Williams who has been involved in Alpha Flight, the Hulk, Superman, Lady Death, Star Wa…

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The 65th Exchange - all the news and apple pie you can handle 1:24:10

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Our 65th episode delves into a vast, sprawling network of news! We discuss all manner of things including Joe Quesada coming to Knoxville, books of the week, recommendations and all of the adventure you expect from your friendly neighborhood podcast!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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May 29th 2025 Rick and Brad Welcome Sam Payne and discuss Paradox Kickstarter 1:00:53

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Rick is back and we welcome artist/illustrator Sam Payne to the show. Sam has done several covers for Resolute Bliss. We provide an update on Paradox kickstarter and ramp up for the "Official" launch party at Nirvana Comics on Saturday, May 31st! #resolutebliss #sampayne, #comics,By Rick and Brad Molchan

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The 64th Exchange - special guest Rick Molchan from Resolute Bliss Publishing ft. a live kickstarter debut! 1:37:48

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Our 64th episode brings special guest co-owner and editor Rick Molchan from Resolute Bliss Publishing! We regale in old school Knoxville comic stories, discuss publishing comics through the years, and the future of the industry. Rick also brings us a Comics Exchange first, the official launch of Resolute Bliss' first kickstarter campaign! All of th…

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Brad Catches up With Rocky While Rick Launches Kickstarter 1:10:51

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Brad Interviews Rocky from Crypto Comics while Rick is kicking off the Paradox KickstarterBy Rick and Brad Molchan Resolute Bliss

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Brad Invites Pretty Puma to Discuss Marvel Rivals 37:59

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Brad discusses Marvel Rivals with Pretty PumaBy Rick and Brad Molchan Resolute Bliss

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Brad invites Pretty Puma to discuss Marvel Rivals 37:59

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By Brad Molchan

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First Podcast with Guest Les L. Garner. We discuss Resolute Bliss, Free Comic Book Day, and Paradox! 1:07:05

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This new series explores Resolute Bliss titles such as Paradox, Moonblade, Oz: The Emerald Nightmare and 42 Teeth.By Rick & Brad Molchan

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The 63rd Exchange - giveaways, FCBD recaps, and a gorilla! 1:19:35

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Welcome back to your friendly neighborhood podcast! In our 63rd episode we discuss the amazing free comic book day 2025 featuring Ryan Stegman, giveaways, shop talk, book of the week and 100 men vs a gorilla!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 62nd Exchange - 1:20:00

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Our 62nd episode brings news, the winner of our Marvel March Madness bracket, free comic book day previews, book of the week, recommendations and more! Stick around after the music for a post-credit scene featuring Wrestlemania discussion!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 61st Exchange - March Madness Marvel finale with 4th timer Jamie Skull! 1:24:14

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Our 61st episode brings the 2nd part of comics March Madness! We bracket up the Marvel women as chosen by our loyal listeners with 4th time guest Jamie Skull. We also discuss the insane Avengers: Doomsday news and more!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 60th exchange - DC March Madness women's bracket with Jazz from Nirvana Comics! 1:10:01

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Our 60th episode features our first round of comic character March Madness with DC women! Second time guest Jazz from Nirvana Comics joins us for the fun, and we announce our special creator superstar for free comic book day!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 59th Exchange 1:07:43

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Our 59th episode features a massive news dump, stories from a recent convention, condiment talk and more!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 58th Exchange - Fantastic Four deep dive with Fred Dailey and Hollywood Paul! 1:25:19

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Our 58th episode isa focused on the Fantastic Four! We discuss the new trailer, and take a deep dive all the way back to the 60's! We also cover news, weekly picks, and an interview with Skeletor about the Leto casting! Thanks for being here!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 57th Exchange - 2024 best-of indie comics 1:13:23

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Welcome back to Comics Exchange! Our 57th episode features the latest news discussion, questionable hot dog condiments, Diamond comics fallout, as well as our 2024 best-of list for indie comics! Happy new year!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 56th Exchange - best of DC 2024 1:25:32

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Welcome back to Comics Exchange! In this year end episode we discuss a boat-load of news, talk about Gunn's first Superman trailer, and come up with our 2024 best-of DC list. Happy new year from your friendly neighborhood podcast!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 55th Exchange - 2024 Marvel best-of 1:18:25

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Welcome back to your friendly neighborhood podcast! Our 55th episode details the recent shipping issues with Diamond distribution, news, and our 2024 Marvel best-of top 5!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 54th Exchange 1:03:50

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Welcome back to Comics Exchange! Our 54th episode brings discussion on the recent Absolute and Ultimate comic universes from the big two, listener questions, recent shop best sellers, news, recommendations, and just in time for wintery weather we answer....SOUP OR STEW?!? Thank you for being a friend!…

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The 53rd exchange - Brad Duncan from Nirvana Comics! 1:25:59

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Our 53rd episode brings Brad Duncan from Nirvana Comics! We discuss grading and pressing books, differences in selling with online platforms, shop stories, con stories, and a birthday celebration for Ryan!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 52nd Exchange - a very special reunion episode with publisher, editor, and writer, Denton J. Tipton! 1:30:58

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Our 52nd episode is a very special one indeed! We bring you former partner and co-owner of the Comics Exchange, former IDW editor and writer, and currently the founder and publisher of Magma Comics, THE Denton J. Tipton! We regale in stories about moving to San Diego, working for IDW, starting his own publishing company, writing books, and much, mu…

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The 51st Exchange with 3rd time guest Paul Lewis 1:24:48

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Our 51st episode brings 3rd time guest Paul Lewis! We discuss his amazing sketchbook collection, tell con stories, news, and do two giveaways! To the future...and beyond!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 50th exchange! Celebrations with 5th timer Fred Dailey! 1:31:35

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Our 50th episode is a celebration with honorary 4th member and fifth time guest Fred Dailey! Join us to celebrate 50 episodes AND 25 years of The Comics Exchange! We go over some sad losses, spend time reflecting on 25 years of Bill running a shop, deep dive on our favorite comic stories of all time and do a TON of giveaways for our beloved listene…

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The 49th Exchange - special guest Mike Hermann from Tall Man toys and games! 1:15:47

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Our 49th episode brings you first time guest Mike Hermann from Tall Man toys and games! We delve into the history and future of Funko Pops and running multiple shops! We talk about the rise of Lego, Bricknomicon, news, and the all-new, all-different Questions Three! Join us on the march to episode 50!…

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The 48th Exchange - first time guest Brandon Shelton - comic movie deep dive 1:20:52

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Our 48th episode brings first time guest Brandon Shelton! We take a deep timeline dive on comic book movies, and we mean deep! We also touch on a ton of news including D23 and those announcements! All of this and your usual schenanigans from The Comics Exchange!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 47th Exchange - special guest indy creator Matt Adkins + SDCC discussion 1:11:27

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After a brief weather delay our 47th episode brings you 1st time guest, indy writer/artist Matt Adkins! We discuss what's it's like to self-publish and create a comic, check out some rare gems from his collection, and get some generous advice! We also revel in a ton of SDCC 2024 news including the earth shattering Robert Downey Jr development, Marv…

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The 46th Exchange - special guest Jonathan Beckner from Snake Eyes comics 1:13:23

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Welcome to Comics Exchange! Our 46th episode brings new guest Jonathan Beckner from Snake Eyes comics! We talk about the industry, shop stories, Fanboy expo tales, the upcoming Absolute DC line, raffle a TV as well as Wolverine and Deadpool tickets, recommend our books of the week and much more!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 45th exchange - early indy comic deep dive with 4th time guest Fred Dailey 1:36:31

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Welcome back to Comics Exchange! Our 45th episode brings you 4th time guest "Professor" Fred Dailey! He leads the class in a deep dive into pre-Image indy comics. Join us as our adventure begins in the late 70s and leads us into the 90s where we discuss publishers, creators, classic books and so much more. We also discuss the latest news, recommend…

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The 44th Exchange - X Men Krakoa era discussion with 3rd time guest Jamie Skull 1:23:36

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Welcome back to Comics Exchange! This episode features our second 3-time guest, Jamie Skull! We discuss the end of the epic, 5 year spanning X-Men Krakoan Era, A.I. art schenanigans, Dollywood, news, book of the week, and typical hijinx. Thanks for being here!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 43rd Exchange - 2nd time guest Kevin Smith! 1:15:57

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Welcome back friends to Comics Exchange! Our 43rd episode features returning guest Kevin Smith! We discuss writing, have a show 'n tell (check socials for pics) discuss recent news, books of the week and survive a torrential downpour. All of this and more on your friendly neighborhood podcast!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 42nd Exchange - Mark Brooks interview + FCBD recap 1:14:31

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Welcome to our very special 42nd episode, featuring an interview with artist extrordinaire Mark Brooks (and Lu Lu)! Allow us to regale you with a deep dive from free comic book day 2024, check in with reports from other local shops Nirvana and Snake Eyes, discuss Eisner 2024 nominees, give a round of recommendations and more, on your friendly neigh…

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The 41st Exchange - Free comic book day '24 hype! 1:08:03

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The Boys hype up free comic book day 2024, where we'll be hosting artist extrordinare Mark Brooks! But wait! There's more! We feature the winners of both Frankencon tickets as well as the VIllain Draft! Please enjoy our books of the week, recommendations...what a treasure trove of entertainment!By Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

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The 40th exchange - the first third time guest Fred Dailey - plus March Madness villain finale! 1:44:34

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Welcome back to Comics Exchange! With our 40th episode we welcome our first 3rd time guest, Fred Dailey! After a brief break from a round of illness, we go over a plethora of news, talk about the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, discuss the big upcoming Free Comic Book Day with guest artist Mark Brooks! We also finish our March Madness villain bracket…

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The 39th Exchange - special guest Richard Ewell from Frankencon! 1:34:12

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Our 39th episode brings first time guest Richard Ewell, representing the horror convention Frankencon! Not only do we learn all about the convention and get tickets to give away to our listeners, we also enter our 2nd round of villain March Madness, featuring DC villains! You'll find our trusty usual segments like book of the week and more. Thanks …

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The 38th Exchange - new guest and Lego expert Pat Burnett from Brickhouse Collectibles! 1:32:38

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Welcomce back to your friendly neighborhood podcast! Our 38th episode brings you a new perspective, that of a Lego expert and modern retailer Pat Burnett! You'll balance on the edge of your seat with the Top Villain March Madness! Please allow us to entertain you with books of the week and more! Thanks for being here friends!…

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The 37th Exchange - two time guest McKay! 1:21:19

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Join us for episode 37, where we spend time with everybody's friend, McKay of Nirvana Comics! We delve into a deep well of news for the week, get regaled by tales of Megacon, spend some show 'n tell time with McKay's treasures, and delve into body horror with surgery time! All this and more on your friendly neighborhood podcast.…