
Can’t make it to your local comic shop? The Short Box brings the comic shop experience straight to your headphones.
Join your friendly neighborhood podcast host: Badr Milligan, every Wednesday for news, reviews, and interviews about comics. Learn how your favorite comic books are made, with the creators who make them, and laugh along with surprise guests and other die-hard fans. Whether you’re a... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 567 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsLeisureVisual ArtsHobbies | |||

Comic writer Torunn Grønbekk (Catwoman, Carnage, Thor) joins the show to talk about her new ongoing comic series: The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Shiver of Christmas Town, and explains how she broke into the comic industry, Co-writing Thor with J... more
This episode was originally released in September 2023, as Ep. 401
Brian Wiedman a Comic Book Consignment Director at Heritage Auctions, joins the show for episode #401, to talk about the busy life of a comic auctioneer, setting a world record for ... more
This episode was originally released in May 2024, as Ep. 427
Sanford Greene joins the show to talk about his new Marvel comic: Doom #1, a passion project and love letter to Marvel's top super villain and monarch. Sanford also talks about the comic ... more
Rapper, producer, and comic writer: Esoteric (of 7LES & Czarface) is on the show to talk about all things comic books and hip-hop. Eso breaks down the origin of Czarface and the group’s comic book influences, his writing/ creative process, fatherhood... more
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Great host! Great sponsors! Amazing listen!! If you’re a fan of anything comic related give this show a listen! Interviews with creators that go more in depth with there why’s and how’s!
This is definitely my favorite comics pod! They cover a broad range of comics from all shorts of publishers and get great interviews with the creators. I also just love the vibe of every episode you can tell they just like talking with each other and are having a great time.
Excellent interview with Kelly. I'm a huge fan and really enjoyed this. Love when you do these dedicated episodes. I want that Black Widow vs Scarlet story.
Shout out to badr and his team for putting out such an amazing podcast every week. You can really tell he does take his time to research the topics. You can also tell that he absolutely loves podcasting. Keep killing it every week, I can’t wait to listen to your next episode!
The Short Box podcast happens to be from Jax, FL, which is awesome because I happen to be from there and not a lot of things I know of happen to be from Jax which is Amazing! But, It’s an amazing podcast for talk or information on many comic books, some events, and such topics. This includes interviews with people who inspired such pop culture topics or even some comic artists! Even this podcast is great for me! I’m a big fan of Batman, Spider-Man, Shazam and more and I would love to know more a... more
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This show offers listeners an engaging experience akin to a local comic shop visit, emphasizing conversations about comic books and comic culture. Various episodes feature insightful interviews with prominent comic creators, discussions of new releases, and explorations of broader pop culture themes. Notable for its informal and humorous tone, the podcast also highlights community involvement, making it accessible to both seasoned comic fans and newcomers alike. Its dedication to in-depth discussions ensures a rich understanding of the comic medium, attracting an audience passionate about the intersection of storytelling, art, and culture.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Brian Wiedman
2. MC Esoteric
3. David Steinberger
4. Chip Mosher
5. Stephanie Williams
6. Gregg Katzman
7. Aub Driver
8. Jordan Blanco
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