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Pint O' Comics Episode 357 w/ Mahdi Khene

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 18:30:00 GMT

Mahdi Khene struck the internet with a superhero parody online some years ago and spun that success into his own work of comic book madness that has to be seen to be believed. Publishing and distributing his own comics his own way in the present day and age is a throwback to a time when comics were still selling in the millions of copies. That he's been able to keep his own success going is surprising, and exciting as well. Mahdi's Zuperhero Comics have found an audience and we discuss that and more in 60 crazy minutes of "conversational jazz" on Pint O' Comics!

Pint O' Comics Episode 355 w/ Mark Masztal

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:30:00 GMT

Mark Masztal has frequented this show in some form or another multiple times over the last seven years, but it's been a few since he came on solo, and your host determined it was time for an update. After a day in New York City at the Big Apple Con, we chat up a grand list of Mark's projects old and new, tease a few, and then go on a merry trip into the things we've enjoyed lately, good or ill. Along for the ride is intern Ben, who got a real crash course in WESU and the Pint O' Comics way!

Pint O' Comics Episode 354 w/ Zachary Ashford - POLYPHEMUS

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:30:00 GMT

Music. Otherworldly pacts. Friendship. Hopes, dreams, desires. Metal. Chaos and misery. The band Polyphemus is just on the cusp of making a big break - and yet... it all goes wrong. Zachary Ashford's book from Encyclopocalypse Publications is ready to tempt you all with the edges of a positive future with a healthy dose of gore and horror.Learn about the book here, along with a fun selection of other topics as Zach and Sir Jon wind their way through the show. Find the book now wherever good books are sold, or the Encyclopocalypse Publications website!

Pint O' Comics Episode 352 w/ Dean Haspiel

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 18:30:00 GMT

Writer and artist Dean Haspiel's CHEST FACE is currently in crowdfund campaign, and we discuss that at length, along with a general talk of writing and comics that runs the gamut of Dean's career, delving into his Emmy award as well. A second week of technical issues along the way really shows why live radio at a small, ancient station can be invariably trying. Seven years of fun on the air has never been so... good? Dean is a great guest and extremely patient - check out his CHEST FACE on Kickstarter and get in on the fun.

Pint O' Comics Episode 351 w/ Eastin DeVerna

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:30:00 GMT

Within the confines of a seriously technically befouled program, writer Eastin DeVerna and your host have a great conversation regarding fantasy, high fantasy, comic books, and Eastin's own works of A.GUARDIAN and SAMURAI GRANDPA. Eastin survives the show with me, such is the trouper he is. Learn about the two series, their current status, and the future of both right here on Pint O' Comics!

Pint O' Comics Episode 350 w/ Prof. Bill Foster

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 18:30:00 GMT

Episode 350! Pint O' Comics has cracked that number without fanfare or recognition... even by your host. Regardless, The great Bill Foster returned for an hour of frivolity and fun, as we discussed his works, and his upcoming play that hopefully will see the stage soon. It's one wild, chaotic discussion of ourselves and the usual happenings on live radio. Enjoy!

Pint O' Comics Episode 348 w/ Douglas Knight - CrossEye Comics!

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:30:00 GMT

Terrificon 2024 was an absolute blast, with the very first day meeting the CrossEye Comics table and Doug Knight. With his exceptional exuberance and excitement, he definitely hit that comic book lover in your host, and putting him on the air to share his story and comics was a must. 60 minutes of good chat, good comics, and stories worthy of hearing.

Pint O' Comics Episode 344 w/ George O'Connor

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 18:30:00 GMT

Writer and wholly underrated talent George O'Connor returned to the show to ostensibly discuss the upcoming VAMPIRE ON MARS #2 crowdfund, but he's got so much going on worth talking about we barely squeezed it in during the hour! Lots of fun, music, and all-around comics on another Pint O' Comics program!

Pint O' Comics Episode 337 w/ Jed Rowen

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:30:00 GMT

DISC-OVERY is actor Jed Rowen's first book, and it's one for the ages. A wild ride of interwoven genres atop a foundation of learning disc golf, you'll find yourself scratching your head as you go, yet feel pleasantly accomplished,if a little more bent, by the time you finish the book. Available now from Encyclopocalypse Publications, learn all about it here, as well as the bizarre movies Jed has been a part of. A fun 60minutes of radio!

Pint O' Comics Episode 329 w/ Christopher Golden

Sun, 19 May 2024 18:30:00 GMT

THE HOUSE OF LAST RESORT is author Christopher Golden's latest horror novel, surrounding a young American couple as they move into a fixer-upper in Sicily and dealing with the home's bizarre history. It's got a lot of familiarity amongst the great dialogue, solid characters, spooky happenings, and an ending so satisfactory you feel it in your bones when you close the book. We discuss it and a whole series of other things, including his work on Graphic Audio's HELLBOY and various Mignolaverse stories. THE HOUSE OF LAST RESORT is available in hardback now from Macmillan Publishing.

Pint O' Comics Episode 328 w/ Kristen Kiesling

Sun, 12 May 2024 18:30:00 GMT

THE HARROWING is author Kristen Kiesling's first published graphic novel, a YA story of a teen with a strange paranormal ability to see possible violent futures from those that she touches. It's dark, moody, and really stretches the "Young Adult" descriptive - in the best possible way. Kristen and your host discuss the book, her writing, the publishing world, and her creative partner for THE HARROWING, Rye Hickman. Join us for a trip into the weird, the wonderful, and the eventual tech mishap at the end of the show that might make you laugh out loud. Only on WESU!

THE HARROWING is available now from Abrams Fanfare. Ask your FLCS to order a copy!

Pint O' Comics Episode 327 w/ Joe Illidge

Sun, 05 May 2024 18:30:00 GMT

Editor and writer Joe Illidge joined me for a chat abput comics and positivity in the industry when it's most needed, as well as the upcoming works Joe has on the schedule. I personally consider Joe one of the most inspirational people in comic books today! Discover why in this hour.

Pint O' Comics Episode 325 w/ Doc Wyatt and Luke Arnold

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:30:00 GMT

ESSENTIALS is the latest mind-bending, science fiction graphic novel from The Lab Press, written by scriptwriter and producer Doc Wyatt and author and actor Luke Arnold. Doc has a litany list of credits to his name, from My Little Pony to Transformers and far beyond. Luke has acted in numerous films and series, likely best known as "John Silver" in the Starz series BLACK SAILS, now being released on Netflix. Doc and Luke discuss ESSENTIALS with host Sir Jon, the numerous well-known artists involved and the esoteric tale it encompasses. The book is now being crowdfunded on Kickstarter, so check it out and get in on the ground floor of this extremely inventive and exciting series.

Pint O' Comics Episode 324 w/ Dennis Hopeless

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 18:30:00 GMT

SHE'S RUNNING ON FUMES is the currently running series at Comixology Originals, a semi-autobiographical crime-laden story by writer Dennis Hopeless, beautifully rendered by Tyler and Hilary Jenkins. Dennis joined the show for 60 minutes discussing the new series, and closed out the show waxing on about his previous work at Marvel Comics. You'll love it all. Check out SHE'S RUNNING ON FUMES now at Comixology!

Pint O' Comics Episode 323 w/ Tom Peyer

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:30:00 GMT

Writer and editor Tom Peyer returns to Pint O' Comics! Tom has guested many times on the show and this time we dive deep into the upcoming series AHOY Comics Magazines will be offering, as well as expound upon the many diverse series that the company has published over the 6 year history of their existence. Learn about the new Garth Ennis sword and sorcery series BABS, the first licensed comic AHOY will take on, THE TOXIC AVENGER, and the current slate of books being released presently. We wax on about all sorts of things, starting with some sort of solar eclipse people are chatting on about... check it out!

Pint O' Comics Episode 321 w/ Murewa Ayodele and Dotun Akande

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 18:30:00 GMT

When news of AKOGUN: BRUTALIZER OF GODS landed in my lap I knew I had to have the creators on. Writer Murewa Ayodele and artist Dotun Akande are incredible creators from Nigeria that I had no real knowledge of and could not be happier they chose to join me on the show. Learning about their upcoming comic from Oni Press and the work they've done prior was a treat, as well as getting to know how they got into comic books and the large and growing community of comic book artists and writers in Nigeria was just an hour I couldn't wait to share with the listeners. Discover these "rising stars" and where they're headed as AKOGUN arrives in just a few short weeks.

Pint O' Comics Episode 318 w/ James Aquilone and Zac Atkinson

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 18:30:00 GMT

The Omega Eleven is the current crowdfund project from James Aquilone's Monstrous Books, and we explore its origins and development with artist Zac Atkinson. James has won numerous awards for the 50th Anniversary graphic novel of Kolchak the Night Stalker, and this new series might just also be following those footsteps. Discover the strange story of Doctor Omega and how he may connect to the creation of Doctor Who. A fun and entertaining show with these two excellent creators.

Pint O' Comics Episode 317 w/ Paul Kupperberg (and Mitch Hallock)

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 18:30:00 GMT

Paul Kupperberg has had numerous assignments at DC Comics, Archie Comics, the Weekly World News, and doing Mad Libs that you kind of think he's done it all. Yet for the last few years he's branched out into a published interview series of books that are true pieces of history. From DIRECT COMMENTS where previously published interviews with working greats of the time was edited and collected, to DIRECT CONVERSATIONS in which Paul talked to his contemporaries, to the currently crowdfunding DIRECT CREATIVITY with discussions amongst currently active creators. These books are filled to the brim with information of a sort that would normally be lost to history, making them important to all comic book writers, artists and historians. Paul and I talk around the books and their import, wind our way through some bizarre and fun commentary, and just laugh a little as we do. Along for the ride is Mitch "King of the Nerds" Hallock bringing the chaos. You haven't heard anything until you hear someone singing the theme to My Mother the Car... ONLY one live radio and Pint O' Comics!

Pint O' Comics Episode 316 w/ Chris Condon

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:30:00 GMT

THE ENFIELD GANG MASSACRE is a six-issue mini-series from Image Comics, written by Chris Condon and drawn by Jacob Phillips. A Western set in the latter half of the 19th Century, it details the last days of the Enfield Gang in a way that only the best in Western stories can be told. Writer Chris Condon joined the show to discuss it, his upcoming other works, and the Western genre in general, which has never been discussed on Pint O' Comics before. Strap on those six guns and ride hard to this excellent episode.

Pint O' Comics Episode 313 w/ Olivia Cuartero-Briggs

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 18:30:00 GMT

JILL AND THE KILLERS is a new mini-series with issue one arriving this week from Oni Press. Writer Olivia Cuartero-Briggs joins me on this episode of the show, discussing the book, its great cast of teenage characters, and the mysteries involved in the story. A beautifully drawn comic book, it should be one that reaches a wide swath of readers, from all walks, and for a long time. Listen in as we surround ourselves with great comics and stories for one hour of fun radio. Ask your local comic store for JILL AND THE KILLERS now and get in on the ground floor.

Pint O' Comics Episode 311 w/ Keith Gleason and Johnny C

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:30:00 GMT

Mighty Mascots. Coffee. Plastic City. Indie Comics. Surrounded by Death. Comic cons. This episode is so jammed with basic comic book fun that it can barely be contained in the 60 minutes allowed! The Indie Comics Relay is a comic book based YouTube offering from Keith and Johnny that covers all sorts of fun comics you may not have ever heard of, but you'll want to. Both are writers of their own comic book series, both of which will entertain all sorts of different readers. Learn about them, their comics, the channel, and of course, Plastic City Comic Con that will run later in 2024. Lots of fun in this one!

Pint O' Comics Episode 302 w/ Mary Jo Pehl

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 18:30:00 GMT

The amazing, wonderful, talented Mary Jo Pehl joins Pint O' Comics for an hour of talk - where she schools your host in topic management - of writing, books, performing, and Mystery Science Theatre 3000. Find out what Mary Jo's been doing and what's coming next surrounded by a lot of laughs.

Pint O' Comics Episode 301 - Grandiloquent Words with Jason Ott

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Grandiloquent Words A Pictoric Lexicon of Ostrobogulous Locutions is the focus for these sixty minutes, as I discuss the soon-to-release tome with writer Jason Ott. We discuss the words within the book, the attraction to obscure words from earlier iterations of our fine language, and the origins of such. I mention words that I can see returning to current lexicon, as well as the grand and excellent layout of the book itself. Join us as we explore better and more eloquent saying than the ones I use really, really, really often, even in this show.

Pint O' Comics Episode 300 - AHOY! Comics 5 Year Anniversary

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Two celebrations for Pint O' Comics this week, as AHOY! Comics Magazines is now five years old, while Pint O' Comics tops 300 episodes! Discussing AHOY! is writer and editor Tom Peyer, writer and editor Stuart Moore, and artist extraordinaire Jamal Igle. We get into the meat of AHOY! and the great series out now, coming out, and our personal favourites from the past 5 years. You liked BILLIONAIRE ISLAND? PLANET OF THE NERDS? HIGHBALL? HASHTAG: DANGER? All are mentioned within - and more! Check it out now for two weeks!

Pint O' Comics Episode 298 w/ Andrew Noone - The Tale of Bathsheba Spooner

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 18:30:00 GMT

How big a sensation would a conspiratorial murder of a married man by his wife and three men be in today's news media? Well, imagine that in 1778 at the height of the American Revolution. Toss in a teenager, sex, and a detailed court case, and you have all the pinnings of a movie-of-the-week on every network. Bathsheba Spooner was a well-off married mother with a heavy pedigree, so the bizarre circumstances in the death of her husband has become New England legend. Andrew Noone's new book BATHSHEBA SPOONER: A REVOLUTIONARY MURDER CONSPIRACY is available now, and we discuss it in detail on this episode. Enjoy!

Pint O' Comics Episode 292 w/ Gamal Hennessy

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Comic book attorney Gamal Hennessy joins Pint O' Comics for a sequel to a panel discussion at Terrificon 2023! With his legal background in intellectual properties, he aims to assist those in the comic book business to make a living wage. One book, THE BUSINESS OF INDEPENDENT COMIC BOOK PUBLISHING is already available, and a new one, THE BUSINESS OF COMIC BOOK PUBLISHING, will be crowdfunding in mid-September. We discuss all of these things and more in these 60 minutes, one of the most question and answer centric episodes of the show ever done. Find the Fandom Spotlite panel video of Gamal from Terrificon 2023 on YouTube and his own website, ContractConsulting.com for even more detailed information.

Pint O' Comics Episode 290 w/ Christopher Golden - Hellboy and GraphicAudio!

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Author Christopher Golden has written numerous books, but his connection to Mike Mignola's Hellboy is what brings him to Pint O' Comics this time around, with three brand new, original tales done in audio format, the first of which is available now. Hellboy and the Plague of Wasps is the initial story, soon to be followed by a Lobster Johnson tale and a B.P.R.D. adventure - all with full cast, music and sound. We discuss all of them here, along with a smattering of other books and thoughts. Did you like Baltimore like I did? Find out what Christopher thinks of it here!

Hellboy and the Plague of Wasps can be heard now on all your listening apps, or found on the GraphicAudio website.

Pint O' Comics Episode 288 w/ Digital Pools - Dark Web Comics - The Macroverse!

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Alex Robnett and Matt Stevens return to the show discussing all the newest features Digital Pools has been bringing to comics via multimedia. Learn about the comic, the shared work within the Macroverse and what it all entails - and new work being released very soon!

Pint O' Comics Episode 287 w/Declan Shalvey

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Artist Declan Shalvey is known to so many comic fans as the guy who drew Mr. Knight in Marvel's MOON KNIGHT and various Venom tales. To me though, he's the writer of BOG BODIES, an incredible graphic novel of crime and mystery set in rural Ireland. That attracted me to the wild science fiction of TIME BEFORE TIME and his own work, OLD DOG, which he writes and draws (all 3 available from.Image Comics). This hour covers all the stuff I know best, and a few upcoming works, such as ALIEN from Marvel Comics.

Pint O' Comics Episode 284 w/ Paul Cornell

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 18:30:00 GMT

CON & ON is the latest series from one of your humble host's favourite publishers, written by the illustrious Paul Cornell, author of a lengthy list of pop culture properties. CON & ON gets into the meat of the current comic book and convention ideal, satirizing while being thoroughly enriching with excellent central characters. It pulls no punches and pushes all the emotional buttons. Paul and I meander greatly through the show, as is wont in an episode of Pint O' Comics, but if nothing else, you'll learn a few things along the way. Check out my first live on-air guest from overseas in the 6 year history of the show! It's a technical nightmare, but always a fun time.

Pint O' Comics Episode 281 w/ Josh Viola - welcome to the Unioverse!

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 18:30:00 GMT

The Unioverse is the latest multi-media pop culture explosion, stepping right into the worlds of video gaming and comic books. Learn all about how to get onto this wild ride of fun and excitement in this episode. There are 2 sites to follow - the Unioverse and Hex Publishers. Writer and artist Josh Viola puts on a radio skin and explains it all, and so much more. Don't miss out!

Pint O' Comics Episode 279 w/ Steve Bissette - 6 Years on Air!

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Six years to the day since Pint O' Comics first went on-air at WESU and we're celebrating with Stephen R. Bissette, the most loquacious artist, teacher, writer, commentator that I know. We discuss all sorts of pop culture fun, from The Archive and Vinegar Syndrome, to publishing comics in today's market, and even his upcoming Cryptid Cinema book on The Legend of Boggy Creek. Check it out and thanks for 6 years of bending your ears.

Pint O' Comics Episode 274 w/ Stuart Moore - A Marvel Miracle

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Stuart Moore, famed editor of both Marvel and DC titles, as well as the creator of such wild books at AHOY Comics Magazines as Captain Ginger and Bronze Age Boogie, returns to Pint O' Comics with news of a new book called INTO THE DARK DIMENSION, a novel based on the Crisis Protocol games utilizing Marvel Universe characters. We get into the meat of writing a novel that has feelers in both games and comics, as well as now-billion dollar movie characters. How daunting is that for a writer? Find out in this show, while making use of the word "embiggens."

Pint O' Comics Episode 267 w/Jennifer Estep

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 18:30:00 GMT

CONQUER THE KINGDOM is the 3rd book in the Gargoyle Queen series of novels from Jennifer Estep, and the 6th overall in a larger tale surrounding her character of Gemma Ripley. In this show we discuss the new book, released on the 7th of March, and much more. Jennifer Estep is a best-selling author of everything from epic fantasy to young adult books, with a lengthy list of titles to her name. Learn all about those and more in this hour of Pint O' Comics!

Pint O' Comics Episode 265 w/Eastin DeVerna and Kay Baird

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Source Point Press released three issues of the fantasy series A.GUARDIAN recently, and your perpetually-behind-on-his-reading host read them all in one sitting. The first issue was an amazing hook, the third leaves you wanting more - and more is on the way. Listen to me heap praise on writer Eastin DeVerna and artist Kay Baird that they so obviously deserve. If you're a fantasy fan, a lover of fantasy gaming, fantasy worldbuilding, great art, and/or great comics, this is the episode aimed at you.

Pint O' Comics Episode 261 w/ Brian Barganier

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Jumping into the comedy part of the "Comics" in the show title, I welcome stand up performer, writer, artist Brian Barganier on and we discuss topics far and wide, bouncing around like a couple of sugar high Muppets. Check it out and find Brian where he's hanging his hat on the webs. Cheers!

Pint O' Comics Episode 259 w/Professor Emeritus Bill Foster

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Bill Foster is a mainstay for Pint O' Comics, and here we have a meandering, fun discussion about his upcoming works and all sorts of things that have affected us over the years. It's crazy and wonderful and full of sexy. Sort of.

Pint O' Comics Episode 249 w/ Alisa Kwitney

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:30:00 GMT

WESU alum Alisa Kwitney made a second trip to Pint O' Comics to discuss G.I.L.T., her recently completed comic book series from AHOY! Comics Magazines. Now in collected form and available this week, it was a good time to return to talk about the comic she calls a slice of "the Golden Girls and the Twilight Zone." We do that, as well as delve into writing methods and past works from her illustrious career. Enjoy!

Pint O' Comics Episode 248 w/ Paul Kupperberg

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 18:30:00 GMT

For Paul's third trip to Pint O' Comics, we discuss his newest book, DIRECT CONVERSATIONS, a nice companion to his earlier DIRECT COMMENTS, both having interviews with fellow comic book writers, editors, and artists. The new book is of his own contemporaries, all having gotten into the business around the same time. It's presently in a Kickstarter campaign (ending very soon) and is a worthy shelf piece for all historians and interested parties. We also delve into characters Paul has worked on while at DC Comics, particularly the strangely popular Peacemaker, originally a Charlton Comics publication, from right here in Connecticut. It's a full hour of comic book nerdiness on WESU!

Pint O' Comics Episode 246 w/ Levi Combs

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 18:30:00 GMT

Planet X Games has a new Kickstarter coming up soon, and the man behind it and many other tabletop adventures, Levi Combs joins me for his first radio appearance, well, ever. Listen in to this hour long talk of games and gaming, Dungeons and Dragons, print editions, writing, and nostalgia. It's fun, it's topical, and it's all Pint O' Comics. Enjoy!

Pint O' Comics Episode 245 w/ Stuart Moore

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 18:30:00 GMT

Editor, writer, all-around decent guy Stuart Moore returns to Pint O' Comics and WESU for an hour discussing his newest comic series, HIGHBALL and a whole gallon of other topics. HIGHBALL is the latest series from AHOY Comics Magazines, the fun publisher of unusual series that tickle the fancy of your fair host. Listen as we meander through our nerd fun from the '70s and beyond. (And go discover BRONZE AGE BOOGIE for cryin' out loud!)

Pint O' Comics Episode 239 w/ Thom Zahler

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 18:30:00 GMT

Love and Capes. Time and Vine. Long Distance. Cupid's Arrows. Warning Label. All of these titles by artist and writer Thom Zahler have a commonality that few, if any, comic books have in them at present, where at one time that commonality was prevalent on every comic book rack and newsstand. What am I talking about? Romance. And not only romance, but adult relationships! It's an amazing thing to find amongst the crazy and other worldly tales found within the covers of most comics, which endears the work Thom has done to me and many other readers. Discover all these things and more in this hour of Pint O' Comics! Keep an eye out for the upcoming Kickstarter of Cupid's Arrows Volume 2 starting September 1st...

Pint O' Comics Episode 238 w/ George O'Connor

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:30:00 GMT

A small but excellent book called CHARLIE'S SPOT came across my vision last year and is a book I couldn't keep my mind off of. I was lucky enough to meet writer George O'Connor at Plastic City Comic Con in Fitchburg, MA and explain my deep love for the comic, a 4 issue series (which deserves more stories!) that lands a solid conclusion with fully rounded characters. George sold me on a few other titles and we discuss them and more in this packed-to-the-end episode of Pint O' Comics. Tune in!

Pint O' Comics Episode 232 w/ Raymond E. Feist

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 18:30:00 GMT

Master of Furies, the latest book from best-selling fantasy author Raymond E. Feist, releases to the U.S. market on July 5th. U.K. readers already have the book on their shelves, but Pint O' Comics continues with great guests by getting the writer himself. This is Ray's third time on the show, coinciding with each of the Firemane series, which your host is currently enjoying. Listen in to our fun and widespread discussion of the books and so, so much more.

Pint O' Comics Episode 231 w/ Jason Starr

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:30:00 GMT

It's not unusual for your host to bring on guests he isn't fully cognizant of, though it does help to have something in hand to discuss. This show was in that realm. Jason Starr's new book, THE NEXT TIME I DIE, comes to store shelves June 28th from Hard Case Crime. It's the first under that imprint to have science fiction overtones, breaking into that strange sub-genre. Jason has many crime thriller books to his name, even scoring a few comic book connections in his career that whizzed by the knowledge of Sir Jon. See how that plays out on this episode, discussing books and crime and comics. Enjoy!

Pint O' Comics Episode 230 w/ Co de Kloet

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:30:00 GMT

Frank & Co, Conversations with Frank Zappa 1979 -1993 is a book compiling recorded conversations with music producer Co de Kloet and noted musician Frank Zappa. For this episode of the Pint O' Comics program we stray far and wide discussing Frank, music, conversational recordings, and a whole lot more that didn't quite make it into the restrainst of the hour. Check it out and enjoy learning more about the great man called Zappa.

Pint O' Comics Episode 228 w/ Aug Stone

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 18:30:00 GMT

Aug Stone three-peats with this show, where he explains the reason his new book being funded on Kickstarter is called The Ballad of Buttery Cake Ass. It's music, comedy, tales from youth, and a whole lot of fun on the newest episode of Pint O' Comics!

Pint O' Comics Episode 226: Star Trek (and more) with Keith DeCandido

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:30:00 GMT

Author Keith DeCandido joins Sir Jon for a largely Star Trek focused show. With so many new shows having been or being released, it's hard for a Trek fan to not want to talk about them. Strange New Worlds takes center stage as it's the newest and brightest of them all to date, but we try and get a mention of them all while we're at it. Too much to squeeze into one hour but we do our best. Keith is a prolific writer of many genre titles, which you can locate at decandido.net for a primer. Enjoy this fast paced episode!

Pint O' Comics Episode 223 w/ Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson and Lee Marrs

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:30:00 GMT

Aces Weekly is a digital comic book anthology with a subscription price so low it crushes all thoughts of "bang for your buck". Currently running in Aces Weekly is SONDRA OF THE SECRET SERVICE, written by three-time Pint O' Comics guest Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson and drawn by Lee Marrs who has more credits to her name than Nicky has letters in hers. In this hour learn why Sondra has such an important part of comic book history, discover a little of the creation process, and as always, much more as is the Pint O' Comics way. Aces Weekly can be found at acesweekly.co.uk and is an easy recommendation. Enjoy!

Pint O' Comics Episode 220 w/ Alisa Kwitney

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 18:30:00 GMT

There's a new comic called G.I.L.T. out from Ahoy Comics Magazines by author Alisa Kwitney and artist Mauricet. Alisa and Sir Jon discuss the new series, her time at Vertigo (the late, lamented publishing imprint of DC Comics), some of her books, and... disaster movies! It's the typical maze of pop culture topics on the latest episode of the Pint as Sir Jon repeatedly mispronounces Alisa's name.

Pint O' Comics Episode 192 w/Evan Pozios

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 18:30:00 GMT

Ganache returns! That's right, Deft and Daft are together again LIVE in studio for the first time since January of 2020. For our big reunion show our special guest is Evan Pozios, writer of the upcoming series SILENCE from Second Sight Comics. We discuss a myriad of topics, from the origins of SILENCE, to inspirations, to conventions and distribution pre- and post- Covid. It's comics and creation with another episode of the Pint!

Pint O' Comics Episode 179 w/Will Siss of the Beer Snob Writes!

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:30:00 GMT

Sir Jon and Mitch "King of the Nerds" Hallock sit back and tip one with author, blogger, podcaster and real nice guy Will Siss of the beersnobwrites.com website. Will knows his beer and really knows the local Connecticut beer and brewing scene, which we discuss at length. As a writer for the Waterbury Republican-American newspaper he's covered the local beer scene and more for many years, and published Connecticut Beer: A History of Nutmeg State Brewing in 2015. We talk about it all and have a great time doing it. Another fun Pint on WESU!

Pint O' Comics Episode 173 w/Douglas Paskiewicz

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 18:30:00 GMT

Sir Jon and Mitch "Terrificon" Hallock are joined by Arsenic Lullaby creator Doug Paskiewicz to discuss a few recent incidents in the pop culture world. Opinions fly high in this roundtable of nerd blather, with loads of laughs and more than a few personal takes. Great fun on another Pint!

Pint O' Comics Episode 169 w/Frank Martin

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 18:30:00 GMT

The Polar Paradox is writer Frank Martin's latest delve into comics via Kickstarter, which launches in just a few short days after airtime. Frank discusses this work, as well as his other works, with Sir Jon and Mitch "King of the Nerds" Hallock, filling in for Johnny Ganache. Lots of fabulous fan talk on this episode!

Pint O' Comics Episode 164 w/Mark Russell

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 18:30:00 GMT

Mark Russell, writer of such fan favourites as DC Comics' The Flintstones, PREZ, The Wonder Twins, and the award-winning Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles, joins Sir Jon for an hour discussion of his work, centering on the recently released collection of AHOY Comics' Billionaire Island. We discuss satire in comics and a host of topics that Pint O' Comics hopes listeners enjoy.

Pint O' Comics Episode 157 - Reintroduction!

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 18:30:00 GMT

After three plus years of Pint O' Comics, we thought it would be a good time to reintroduce the show by pulling together the dreaded Clip Show. Enjoy an hour of selections from previous shows, plus a 12 minute discussion with Joe Illidge, Executive Editor of Heavy Metal Magazine, that was edited out of a recent show and never aired. For new listeners and old, tune in for what we are all about.

Pint O' Comics Episode 151 w/Raymond E. Feist

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 18:30:00 GMT

July 14th sees the release of QUEEN OF STORMS, the newest Raymond E. Feist book in the Firemane Saga. The Jo(h)ns have a lot to discuss with the author of 30+ novels!

Pint O' Comics Episode 115 w/John Ostrander REPLAY

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 18:30:00 GMT

With COVID-19 keeping our live programming from continuing presently, Pint O' Comics offers up this replay of our guest John Ostrander, from November of 2019.

Pint O' Comics Episode 137 w/Jennifer DeRoss

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 18:30:00 GMT

Gardner Fox was a mainstay of DC Comics' early years and builder of what became the shared universe. Jennifer DeRoss found Gardner Fox to be a fascinating individual, writing a fine tome about the man and his works. Forgotten All-Star: A Biography of Gardner Fox is the focus this episode, with lots of nerdy info as we banter (and bicker) for an hour. With Mitch "King of the Nerds" Hallock in the Ganache seat!

Pint O' Comics Episode 127 w/Paul Kupperberg

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 18:30:00 GMT

We welcome Special Guest Paul Kupperberg to the show for the first time and it definitely will not be the last. He continues a line of great guests that pack the hour and only the barest minimum of his work is touched upon. Listen in to this fun conversation with a creator whose work is being fully realized in new reprints, television and new publications from fine publishers across the spectrum. Pinch hitting for Johnny Ganache is King of the Nerds, Mitch Hallock!

Pint O' Comics Episode 125 w/John Ostrander

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 18:30:00 GMT

Master storyteller John Ostrander calls in to the Pint as the Jo(h)ns - a lot of Johns! - discuss a large portion of his wild history across the decades. From Grim Jack to Suicide Squad to Star Wars and a number of things in between, listen in to a fun hour of comics and much more!

Pint O' Comics episode 118 w/Steve Bissette

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 18:30:00 GMT

Johnny Ganache is out again, so Nick Banks of The Horror News Network drops into his seat to assist with special guest Steve Bissette. This is Steve's third time around at the Pint radio show, and this is a fine overlay of all his work. Loquaciousness abounds!