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 your friendly neighborhood podcast host: Badr Milligan, every Wednesday for news, reviews, and interviews about comic books. Learn how your favorite comics are made, with the creators who make them, and celebrate comic culture with other diehard fans. Whether you’re a ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 586 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Entertainment NewsNewsHobbiesLeisure | |||
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Writer Matthew Rosenberg (4 Kids Walk Into A Bank, We Can Never Go Home, DC vs Vampires) stops by to talk about his new sci-fi adventure series in shops today, called IF DESTRUCTION BE OUR LOT. We also talk about what it was like getting the call fro... more
Every comic fan's favorite time of year is here: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2026 is happening at local comic shops across the country this Saturday, May 2nd. I sat down with the owner of my LCS, Ben Kingsbury (Gotham City Limit) to talk about this year's ev... more
Brad Gullickson (Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast) and David Harper (SKTCHD, Off-Panel Podcast) join me for the second annual "Hyperspecific Comic Book Fantasy Draft", a celebration about the niche and esoteric things in comics and comic culture... more
Recorded at this year's Collective Con, here's three back-to-back-to-back interviews starting with Bob's Burger character designer Jay Howell about zine culture and working in animation, and then artist/ painter Andrew Robinson speaks on longevity an... 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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 States10 months 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 States10 months 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 | #161 | United States/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #224 |  Canada/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  New Zealand/News/Entertainment News |
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A lively deep-dive show focused on comic books, pop culture, and the art behind making them. Episodes combine in-depth creator interviews with practical breakdowns of industry news, conventions, and the business of comics—covering topics from original art and auctions to digital publishing and creator equity. The format leans into thoughtful storytelling, warm banter, and hands-on insights from artists, writers, and industry veterans, often anchored by a local-nerd-community vibe. It's particularly notable for spotlighting artists and creators across publishers, as well as conversations around the economics of collecting, limited editions, and new media in comics. If you're curious about how comics are made, who's shaping the scene, and whe... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Brad Gullikson
2. Jay Howell
3. Andrew Robinson
4. Mike Spicer
5. Ben Reilly
6. Dave Johnson
7. Chuck Costa
8. Daniel Hastings
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