The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show
The Short Box Entertainment Company | Comic Book PodcastCan’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 | 571 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsLeisureVisual ArtsHobbies | |||
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World renowned comic writer, Jim Zub (Avengers, Conan, Skullkickers), joins the show for a conversation that really covers it all. Jim talks about writing the flagship Conan comic series for Titan Comics, working with rising comic artist Roberto de l... more
Ben and I continue our annual tradition of recapping the best comics of the year with a special 2025 farewell episode, recorded live from Gotham City limit comic shop. We answer some fan mail questions, and talk about the comics, creators, and trends... more
Aaron Hazouri (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Toaster Guy, NECA) returns to the show after almost 12 yrs since his first appearance on the podcast! He's back to talk about his new career as a concept artist and illustrator for NECA toys, doing product... more
This episode was recorded at Gotham City Limit comic shop, last month, where superstar comic-cover-artist, Aaron Bartling was celebrating the release of his Final Boss shop exclusive variant. Aaron was kind enough to chat with me about his life and c... more
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- 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 Podcasts5Ryan90424
United States6 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 States6 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 Statesa year ago - One of the best in the game!
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!
Apple Podcasts5connor overbay from podUnited States2 years ago - An amazing podcast for comic lovers
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
Apple Podcasts5Icyhot RenUnited States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #124 | United States/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #144 |  Canada/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #104 |  Japan/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #147 |  Belgium/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #149 |  Spain/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #199 |  Finland/Arts/Visual Arts |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A lively and engaging talk show centered around comic books and pop culture. Listeners can expect insightful interviews with comic creators, discussions on notable comic book auctions, and explorations of the unique relationship between comics and other creative forms like music and storytelling. The content often highlights various topics such as the process of comic creation, the impact of digital platforms on the comic industry, and interviews with industry insiders, providing a comprehensive view suitable for both casual readers and dedicated enthusiasts. Notably, the podcast creates a vibrant community feel, making it an inviting space for fans to dive into the world of comics and share their passion.
The show is particularly appealin... more
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this podcast launched 13 years ago and published 571 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Aaron Bartling
2. Torunn Grønbekk
3. Brian Wiedman
4. MC Esoteric
5. David Steinberger
6. Chip Mosher
7. Stephanie Williams
8. Gregg Katzman
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