The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show
Badr Milligan of The Short Box Entertainment Company | Comic Book PodcastCan’t make it to your local comic shop? The Short Box Podcast brings the comic shop experience straight to your headphones.
Join host Badr Milligan every Wednesday for comic book news, reviews, and in-depth interviews with the writers, artists, and creators behind your favorite comics. Discover new releases, hear the stories behind how comics are made, and stay connected to comic book culture.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 607 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Entertainment NewsHobbiesLeisureNews | |||
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Originally recorded on 8/26/26 for Patreon, Drew and Badr don’t exactly see eye-to-eye on DC’s Lanterns show. After watching the first two episodes, Drew is already sold, while Badr wonders if the Green Lantern series has gone a little too far in the... more
Award-winning comic artist Sanford Greene returns to The Short Box to talk about his massive new DC project, DC All In Saga: Darkseid vs. the World #1, and the surprising connection between Darkseid and his acclaimed 2024 Doom one-shot.
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Eisner and Ringo Award-winning comic writer Chuck Brown joins The Short Box to talk about his career, Bitter Root, and taking Dean Winchester on a brand-new hunt in Dynamite Entertainment’s Supernatural: Dean Winchester.
Chuck breaks down how a seem... more
Gotham City Limit owner Ben Kingsbury is back on the podcast for a Batman-heavy episode celebrating Batman Day 2026!
Recorded live inside the shop, Ben breaks down why Absolute Batman continues to bring new readers into comic stores, whether classic... more
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- A Fantastic Comic Book Podcast
Badr does a great job doing research on his guests to ask thoughtful questions. He makes time to interview not only comic creators but local comic shop owners as well. Love this podcast!
Apple Podcasts5claydog40
United States6 months ago - Makes you feel like you’re hanging out with friends.
I started at Ep 1 (I highly recommend it if you want the true short box lore) and have loved every moment of it, it’s truly like hanging out with a group of friends talking about some of the coolest things around. They’re informative and funny and constantly improving. If you like comics, conventions, or anything of the nerd culture this is the podcast to sit back and hang out with.
Apple Podcasts5B. rains01United States7 months ago - THE COMIC BOOK PODCAST
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!
Apple Podcasts5Ryan90424United Statesa year ago - Favorite Comics Pod
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.
Apple Podcasts5Asgardian NickUnited Statesa year ago - Killer interview with Kelly Thompson
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.
Apple Podcasts5tSionainnUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #134 | United States/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #145 |  United Kingdom/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #47 |  Ireland/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #101 |  Russia/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #167 |  Sweden/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #193 |  United Arab Emirates/News/Entertainment News |
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A deep-daceted comics-focused show that blends news, industry analysis, and creator interviews with a local-shop sensibility. Listeners often encounter thoughtful breakdowns of production pipelines, creator journeys, and market dynamics, all delivered with a friendly, conversational vibe and a strong emphasis on community and in-the-weeds nerd culture. Notable strengths include long-form creator conversations, shop-owner perspectives, and lively discussions about collecting, conventions, and fan engagement, which can be particularly valuable for aspiring guests, retailers, and brands aiming to reach dedicated comic culture enthusiasts.
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1. Chuck Brown
2. Jason Fabok
3. Peyton Locke
4. Zach Norris
5. Patrick Horvath
6. John Sulaitis
7. Matt DeVoe
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