Best Jacob Balcom Podcasts (2026)

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S07E23: Atlas/Seaboard - The Hands of the Dragon 1:31:51

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FILL OUT YOUR BALLOT FOR THE ATLAS/SEABOARD SEASON FINALE! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YAkWb4tO4m9iGeBK7Y_hsk5Bfq6kl8NgZMv0_R2jC6w/preview We go through the lone issue of THE HANDS OF THE DRAGON, written by Ed Fedory with art by Jim Craig. Atlas decided to disrupt Marvel's near monopoly on kung fu comics with this origin tale of two twin broth…

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S07E22: Atlas/Seaboard - The Barbarians (LIVE w/ John Morgan!) 1:45:43

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We're joined by Matt's friend John Morgan to talk about Atlas's attempt at a sword and sorcery anthology title featuring everyone's favorite mutilated misogynist IRON JAW and the sole (English) appearance of ANDRAX, a character created by Spanish creators and written for German comics mag PRIMO! Watch it on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/0Cd_Zxt…

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S07E21: Atlas/Seaboard - Tiger-Man (w/ Jason Finestone!) 1:37:01

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We're joined by comics colorist & letterer Jason Finestone (THE SAVAGE STRENGTH OF STARSTORM; SEX, SPIES & ROCK 'N ROLL) to discuss Atlas comics' TIGER-MAN, the vigilante (who's secretly Dr. Lancaster Hill) who obtains tiger powers by injecting himself with big cat chromosomes. It's written by Gabe Levy w/ art by Ernie Colon. Watch it on YouTube: h…

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S07E20: Atlas/Seaboard - Weird Tales of the Macabre (w/ Thony Aiuppy!) 1:45:05

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We're joined by comics creator Thony Aiuppy (HAINT TALES, THE AQUABARIAN) to discuss Seaboard Periodicals' WEIRD TALES OF THE MACABRE, a B&W horror magazine and one of their earliest efforts. The anthology featured folks like John Severin, Ernie Colón, Leo Summers, Leo Duranoña, Augustine Funnell, Pat Boyette, and many more! Watch it on YouTube: ht…

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S07E19: Atlas/Seaboard - Fright featuring The Son of Dracula (w/ Grace!) 2:01:35

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We're joined by Grace to talk about FRIGHT, written by GARY FRIEDRICH with art by FRANK THORNE. This may have been a Tomb of Dracula clone with a younger twist. We'll never know, but we know David Anthony Kraft was waiting in the wings to take over writing duties...but it wasn't meant to be. WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9tWNjnE5t1w You can…

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S07E18: Atlas/Seaboard - The Cougar (w/ MARVEL BY THE MONTH!) 2:01:21

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We're joined by Robb, Bryan, and Jamie from Marvel by the Month to talk about THE COUGAR, written by STEVE MITCHELL with art by DAN ADKINS and FRANK SPRINGER. What started as a KOLCHAK, THE NIGHT STALKER comic turned into this strange book about a movie stuntman that fights monsters by night. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WmfMtiAGDKU You ca…

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B.A.M. Shadow Show #123: The Coming of Caleb Hammer! (FREE BONUS!) 1:07:43

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We make the Shadow Show every other week for our Patreon backers, but this one's a freebie. Enjoy and if you like it, please consider backing the show to get the other 122 episodes in video or audio format and other exclusive offerings. We cover Marvel Premiere #54 "The Devil's Starry Anvil!" which was the introduction of the western character Cale…

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S07E17: Atlas/Seaboard - Targitt (w/ Jason Farrell) 1:39:36

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We're joined by Jason Farrell, Matt's former co-host of THE BOOKHOUSE BOYS podcast, to talk about TARGITT, written by RIC MEYERS with art by HOWARD NOSTRAND. John Targitt is a defective clone made from DNA of Frank Bullitt, Harry Callahan, and Paul Kersey (Bronson's character from Death Wish). He's an FBI agent who wages an all-out war on crime aft…

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S07E16: Atlas/Seaboard - Wulf the Barbarian (w/ Jared from Swords & Scrolls!) 2:31:45

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For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. We're joined by Jared from the SWORDS & SCROLLS podcast to talk about WULF THE BARBARIAN, written and drawn by LARRY HAMA with inks by KLAUS JANSON. Hama created a character who's a "barbarian" in name onl…

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S07E15: Atlas/Seaboard - Weird Suspense (w/ Matt Harvey!) 2:15:31

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For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. We're joined by prolific metal god Matt Harvey (Exhumed, Left to Die, Gruesome, and Cold Slither) to talk about WEIRD SUSPENSE f/ THE TARANTULA: Michael Fleisher & Pat Boyette's tale of a the Lycosas, a li…

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S07E14: Atlas/Seaboard - Vicki 1:20:16

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Martin Goodman wanted to offer a robust & varied line of comics to compete with Marvel, DC, et al, so he needed a teen-humor mag. He used the art from Tower's TIPPY TEEN (1965-69) and only changed the main character's name...et voila...something to compete with Archie and the gang! We briefly talk about the history of Archie and its clones and then…

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S07E13: Atlas/Seaboard - Thrilling Adventure Stories 1:45:44

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Jeff Rovin put together 2 issues of masterful comics magazine work featuring the work of Russ Heath, John Albano, Ric Meyers, Gabriel Levy, Ernie Colon, Jack Sparling, Leo Summers, Frank Thorne, Alex Toth, John Severin and MORE! We were floored by the quality of the work in the obscure title. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonst…

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S07E12: Atlas/Seaboard - Tales of Evil 1:37:47

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Comics vets Jerry Grandenetti and Mike Sekowsky takes us through a trio of Russ Jones-penned stories from the Atlas anthology TALES OF EVIL. P.S. We're aware of the issues with Matt's audio and are working to resolve them before the next episode! WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ypFZKJosYT0 You can read all 3 issues here: https://archive.org/d…

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Skywald's Shoggoth Saga! (A Patreon Exclusive Unleashed!) 1:47:56

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We will be back with Atlas/Seaboard's TALES OF EVIL next week. In the meantime, here's our review of the SHOGGOTH SAGA... We review 'Archaic' Al Hewetson and a stable of Spanish artists' take on the Shoggoth, a creature from the Lovecraft mythos. Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/NwRXvDJ-asw?si=MixtzHxx5-JVIzij Get our PDF here: https://dr…

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S07E11: Atlas/Seaboard - The Scorpion (LIVE w/ Brad Elmore!) 1:55:43

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We're joined this episode by guest Brad Elmore, director of THE WOLFMAN'S HAMMER, BIT, and BOOGEYMAN POP, to talk about the book Howard Chaykin created for the Atlas/Seabord line, THE SCORPION, set in the 1930s about an immortal adventurer. Chaykin later reworked the character into DOMINIC FORTUNE for Marvel. WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.co…

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S07E10: Atlas/Seaboard - Savage Combat Tales 1:30:36

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MEET BEN STRYKER: a soldier pummeled by Rommel's forces in the Kasserine Pass...a soldier and pacifist who's managed to survive WWII without taking a human life...so far. MEET THE 'DEATH SQUAD': a crew of misfit soldiers destined for court martials and military prison. The two parties collide for our comics enjoyment in SAVAGE COMBAT TALES f/ SGT. …

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S07E09: Atlas/Seaboard - Police Action (YouTube LIVE!) 2:16:16

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For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE! https://youtube.com/live/FxDNA8jYfpo Goodman also published a POLICE ACTION at the pre-Marvel Atlas. This one seems to appeal to fans of the swarms of detectives and cops that cluttere…

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S07E08: Atlas/Seaboard - Planet of Vampires 1:38:17

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Jeff Rovin wanted Atlas to publish The Omega Man comic book, but when he couldn't secure the rights to it, they came up with PLANET OF VAMPIRES, a mash-up of I AM LEGEND and PLANET OF THE APES written by Larry Hama with an art team of Pat Broderick & Frank McLaughlin. We're joined by Russ & Josh from Taste the Pod of Dracula. WATCH THE EPISODE WITH…

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S07E07: Atlas/Seaboard - Morlock 2001 1:36:20

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For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. What do you get when you make a stew out of Orwell's 1984 heavily seasoned with Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and generous pinches of A Clockwork Orange and a dash of The Time Machine? Why, Michael Fleisher's …

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On Cinema At The Cinema - Season Fifteen Review W/Mitch from Admiral Gorgg 1:39:57

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Mitch from Admiral Gorgg is back to talk all things Season FIfteen!By Chris Matheson & Jacob Balcom

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S07E06: Atlas/Seaboard - Devilina (w/ Ben Potter) 2:04:07

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For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. This episode, we cover Seaboard's swipe at Warren Publishing and Marvel's Curtis magazines...the horror anthology DEVILINA! Watch it on YouTube with BEAUTIFUL B&W ART! https://youtu.be/Az-xzgNzgzE MAIL: br…

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B.A.M. Shadow Show #111 - Skull the Slayer! 29:08

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We make the Shadow Show every other week for our Patreon supporters, but we're giving this one out as a sample. If you enjoy, consider backing the show on Patreon for future episodes and access to the archives of previous eps. We discuss Marv Wolfman and Steve Gan's wonderfully bizarre SKULL THE SLAYER wherein a Vietnam War POW returns home and eve…

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On Cinema At The Cinema - Oscar Special Twelve Part Two 1:44:09

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Our Oscar Special coverage concludes with our thoughts on the triumphs of Big Mike, the majesty of Final Conclusion and the future of On Cinema.By Chris Matheson & Jacob Balcom

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S07E05: Atlas/Seaboard - The Destructor 1:40:11

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For our final season, we're producing the episodes as videos. Check out our YouTube channel for the full experience. YOUTUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/oM815qWFhS8 This episode, we cover a creative dream team assembled for the 1 straight superhero book of the line: Archie Goodwin, Steve Ditko, and Wallace "Wally" Wood. READ ALL 4 ISSUES OF THE DESTR…

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On Cinema At The Cinema - Oscar Special Twelve Part One 1:46:03

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In part one of our coverage of Oscar Special 12, we both have very different opinions on how the tale of Movie House concludes.By Chris Matheson & Jacob Balcom

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S07E04: Atlas/Seaboard - The Brute 1:42:08

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For our final season, we're producing the episodes as videos. Check out our YouTube channel for the full experience. YOUTUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/1mfM4Fnpw_Q This episode, we're joined by friend of the show M.J. to cover Martin Goodman's one demand: he wanted a Hulk knock-off. He got a murderous thawed Missing Link instead, written by Michael …

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On Cinema At The Cinema - Season Fifteen Episode Nine 43:13

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Tim & Gregg are in danger of being evicted from Movie House due to a police raid and a broken water main! With the Oscar Special looming, will the fellas find a way to stay in their rat infested hellscape?By Chris Matheson & Jacob Balcom

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On Cinema At The Cinema - Season Fifteen Episode Eight 1:15:37

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Toni Newman has survived her battle with Hunter's Virus, while Tim's rat bite has left his eye in questionable shape. Orkin to the rescue? Plus, we get the incredible teaser for Zombie 2 2!By Chris Matheson & Jacob Balcom

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S07E03: Atlas/Seaboard - Phoenix 1:29:21

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For our final season, we're producing the episodes as videos. Check out our YouTube channel for the full experience. YOUTUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/7pCHU3EL7Ds This episode, we cover Jeff Rovin & Sal Amendola's messianic sci-fi hero PHOENIX! When catastrophe strikes a space mission, lone surviving astronaut Ed Tyler is recovered in the North Pol…

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On Cinema At The Cinema - Season Fifteen Episode Seven 1:14:34

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It's the 3rd anniversary of the Wendy Kerby Valentine's Day Special, but it's not all laughs and fun memories. Tim's dark side rises, while Gregg is losing his control as the Captain of Movie House.By Chris Matheson & Jacob Balcom

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On Cinema At The Cinema - Season Fifteen Episode Six 1:03:24

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Mark Post, handyman, joins Tim & Gregg for a hard hitting interview all about rats, rebates and gentleman callers! Also, we see the most horrifying black trash bags of all time.By Chris Matheson & Jacob Balcom

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S07E02: Atlas/Seaboard - Ironjaw 1:43:31

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For our final season, we're producing the episodes as videos. Check out our YouTube channel for the full experience. YOUTUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/gHSGiELg6vw We're in our final season and we're reviewing all of Atlas/Seaboard's #1 issues. Next up, Michael Fleisher and Mike Sekowsky's IRONJAW! In the distant future the Earth is a ravaged wastel…

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On Cinema At The Cinema - Season Fifteen Episode Five 1:10:43

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We discuss the spectacular return of Carlos Barbouth as G Amato!By Chris Matheson & Jacob Balcom

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On Cinema At The Cinema - Season Fifteen Episode Four 57:01

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Joey Patrocelli is back and he's not happy with Tim trying to reconnect with G Amato! Joe Estevez stops by Movie House to ask the one question on all of our minds: How can Gregg afford all this?By Chris Matheson & Jacob Balcom

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THE SAGA OF SATANA: Bloody Is the Path to Hell! 11:02

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The Saga of Satana continues! The Devil's Daughter seeks a back door into her father's realm to warn him of the mutinous plans of The Four. On the way, she is reunited with a childhood companion, the incubus Zannarth, and they encounter pack of hellish demons sent to stop them. From The Haunt of Horror #2 (July, 1974) by Gerry Conway & Enrique Badí…

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S07E01: Atlas/Seaboard - The Grim Ghost 1:34:57

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For our final season, we're producing the episodes as videos. Check out our YouTube channel for the full experience. YOUTUBE VERSION: https://youtu.be/dKoNBvy3i4k We're in our final season and we're reviewing all of Atlas/Seaboard's #1 issues. First up, Michael Fleisher and Ernie Colón's THE GRIM GHOST! A colonial highwayman bandit goes from the ga…

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On Cinema At The Cinema - Season Fifteen Episode Three 58:16

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This episode of OCATC gives us the simple gift of Tim and Gregg fighting over whether Better Man stars Robbie Williams or Robin Williams. It's glorious!By Chris Matheson & Jacob Balcom

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On Cinema At The Cinema - Season Fifteen Episode Two 1:07:17

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Tim & Gregg start a new media company called VHS to produce the greatest zombie movie sequel of all time! Runtime reigns supreme!By Chris Matheson & Jacob Balcom

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On Cinema At The Cinema - Season Fifteen Episode One 1:05:30

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On Cinema At The Cinema is back! Gregg uses his settlement from the Amato Group to fund his new vision for the HEI Network. Movie House has arrived!By Chris Matheson & Jacob Balcom