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EPISODE LIBRARY

Ep. 270 - Drag Racing

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The countdown is on to our last episode. Sal is back and he joins Chris for a conversation about The Big Bang Theory and… Around Curling? Later the panel welcomes Stevie D and John Siuntres for a frantic, disjointed and fun conversation about a variety of comics and pop...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 7 March 2010

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Ep. 269 - You're doing it wrong

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Chris is joined once again by Jenny Frison, Kyle Byce and John Siuntres. This week has a decidedly Marvel twist with talk about X-Force Forever, Captain America, Iron Man and more. Remember to enter our C2E2 contest for tickets and exclusive merchandise at www.c2e2.com/aroundcomics Talkback on our Forum -->...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Monday, 1 March 2010

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Ep. 268 - Has Stars on Their Knees

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There were big changes to the executive positions at DC and Around Comics is here to discuss it. Before we dive into the business of comics, there's plenty of talk about Supergirl #50, The Wintermen, Detective Comics and much more. Chris is joined by John Siuntres, Kyle Byce and...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 21 February 2010

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Ep. 267 - Airline Lubrication

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Around Comics returns for another 1st Class conversation about comics and comics culture. Audio problems are cast aside and the panel dives into a box of airline booze and a discussion about the iPad, comics forums, comics journalism and much much more. Special guests Sal Abbinanti and Kiel Phegley...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Monday, 15 February 2010

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Ep. 266 - The Life & Times of Thomas Katers

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Join us for an episode 4 years in the making. Tom Katers has brought us insightful and hilarious comics conversation every week, and now it's time for us to thank him before he leaves Chicago and Around Comics. Special guests Christian Alamy, Chris Burnham, Tim Seeley, Mike Norton, John...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Saturday, 30 January 2010

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AC Book Club - Strangers in Paradise Vol. 1

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Chris and Tom discuss the first pocket book vol. of Terry Moore's epic Strangers In Paradise.   Talkback on our Forum -->   Listen Now! Download .mp3

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Friday, 29 January 2010

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Ep. 265 - Orc Junk!

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It's the first of Tom's last two episodes. Turn that frown upside down! Dark Tower is filled with tons of friends that are wishing Tom well on his journey. Lots of comics talk including Amazing Spider-Man, Adventure Comics, Daytripper, Orc Stain and much more!We also have an announcement about...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 24 January 2010

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Ep. 264 - Moleman's Finer Fasions

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Chris, Tom and Mike Norton are back for the second episode from New Years Day. A rambling scrambling discussion includes thoughts on Battlestar Galactica, Doctor Who, Powers, WONK, The Magic of SHAZAM, Captain Britain MI-13, The Looking Glass Wars & Hatter M, Blackest Night and more.Featured music by Jellyfish...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 10 January 2010

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Ep. 263 - The Aughts

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Happy New Year! Chris, Tom and Mike Norton ring in the new year at Challengers Comics on a very chilly and hungover day. It's a new year and a new decade, so the panel takes the opportunity to look back at how comics and the comics industry has changed...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 3 January 2010

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A Conversation with Rick Remender

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Rick Remender drops by to talk about his new project The Last Days of American Crime and some of his other work including The Punisher, Fear Agent and more.Happy Holidays! See you next year.Featured music by Ultra Lounge Talkback on our Forum -->   Listen Now! Download .mp3

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Tuesday, 22 December 2009

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Ep. 262 - Mandates

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Happy Festivus! Join Chris, Tom, John and Hank for a Holiday episode filled with comics talk, movie talk and general silliness. Unwritten, Jonah Hex, Storming Paradise, Flash: Rebirth and more. Hank is an aspiring film maker and we get a chance to talk comics movies and the changing landscape...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 20 December 2009

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AC Bookclub - Hellblazer: Dangerous Habits

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Join Chris and Tom as they discuss this cornerstone Constantine story by Garth Ennis and William Simpson. HAPPY HOLIDAYS from everyone at Around Comics!   Talkback in the Forum -->   Listen Now! Download .mp3

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Thursday, 17 December 2009

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Ep. 261 - Where's My Backhoe?

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Around Comics returns to our regular home at Dark Tower comics. Join Chris, Tom, Hank and John as they mix in some comics talk around discussions about competitive shooting, Wisconsin gun clubs and stealing art with a backhoe. Alex Robinson drops by to tell us about his new book,...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 13 December 2009

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Ep. 260 - The Irish Lantern

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The Blackest Friday continues. Christian Alamy, Patrick Brower and John Siuntres join Chris and Tom for more Post-Thanksgiving comic book discussion. Lots of talk about Thor, Blackest Night, Brave and the Bold, X-Men, Flash, Geoff Johns' fake solicits and Image United! Also in this episode, maybe, just maybe the...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 6 December 2009

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Ep. 259 - Tryptophan Daydream

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Christian Alamy returns to Around Comics for a Black Friday recording that is full of turkey, stuffing and lots of comics talk. Join Chris, Tom, Christian and John Siuntres as they talk about comic book covers, Frankencastle, Batman/Superman, Pulps from America and France and much more.Happy Holidays!Featured Music by...

Episodes | Brion Salazar | Sunday, 29 November 2009

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  • Around Comics welcomes John Siuntres, Chris Marshall, Mike Norton, Stevie D, Ron Richards and Eric Houston, the author of the Comic Book Podcast Companion.

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  • Join us for the second part of our interview with the creators of The Cross Bronx. Ivan Brandon takes over for Michael Oeming to give his thoughts on their new project. Ivan discusses other projects like the upcoming 24/7 anthology, NYC Mech, Borderline and much more. Ivan gives us the lowdown on some amazing international talent as well. At the end, Chris, Sal and Tom collapse after 2 days of furious podcast recording. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed
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  • Around Comics takes a look back on the previous week's news and new comic book releases. John Siuntres and listener Jay Scarsy join the panel to discuss top headlines such as the return of Tank Girl, the new Black Coat series, Alan Moore and the Black Dossier, New York Comic Con programing and Comic Shop Payola. Book reviews include Phonogram, Green Lantern Corps, Agents of Atlas, Hyperion Vs Nighthawk, JSA and more. Download this Episode Subscribe to our iTunes Feed
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  • This week the Around Comics studio moves to Skottie Young's house for a casual conversation about Trades vs. Single issues. It's one of the hot button topics in comics today, and there's no question that trades have changed the way that a lot of comics are written and purchased. John Siuntres joins Sal, Tom, Chris and Skottie for an episode filled with listener e-mails, forum posts and interesting takes on how we like to read certain comics. Listen Now!
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  • Around Comics is back with a double sized issue. Chris is joined by Chris Burnham, Patrick Brower, John Siuntres and special guest Jeff Parker. The panel discusses the local slate of Chicago events and then moves on to talk about Marvel's Dark Reign and the War of Kings story line. We also talk about how Savage Dragon and the new issue of Batman & Robin have delivered the goods on why we love comics.
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  • This week features a conversation with Spider-Man scribe Zeb Wells. We get you ready for the week ahead with new single issue, collected edition and DVD releases. Tom Katers talks Hawkman and Skottie's epic Smallville rant concludes. Jeremy Mullins and Jarrett Williams give their Web Comic and Manga picks and John Mayo reports on Diamond's top 300. Listen Now!
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