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Word Balloon Comics Podcast

John Siuntres
Star Trek
Starfleet Academy
DC Comics
The Love Boat
Marvel Comics
Kingdom Come
Spider-Man
Marvel
Superman
Boxing
Comic Creation
Diana Schutz
Punk N Heads
IDW Publishing
Kickstarter
Alex Ross
San Diego Comic-Con
Los Angeles
Comics
Dark Horse Comics

1 on 1 interview show featuring the creative minds behind Comics TV Film Novels & Animation. Hosted by Chicago Pop Culture expert, John Siuntres

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Recent Guests

Diedrich Bader
Actor and voice actor known for Batman roles in animation
Independent/Various (DC animated projects)
Episode: Diedrich Bader Terrificon Playing Batman Two Face and more
Sal Abbinanti
Sponsor? Filmmaker discussing the Sienkiewicz documentary
Sal Abbinanti Studio
Episode: The Bill Sienkiewicz Doc with Sal Abbinanti
Ed Brubaker
Guest, head writer and showrunner for Caped Crusader animated series
Caped Crusader animation project (Batman, Caped Crusader)
Episode: Caped Crusader Talk With Ed Brubaker
James Tucker
Producer/Animation Director on Batman: The Brave and the Bold
DC Animated/Warner Bros. Animation
Episode: Batman The Brave and Bold Tucker and Jelenic
Mike Jelenic
Producer on Brave and Bold; involved in Wonder Woman DC Animation DVD project
DC Animated / Warner Bros. Animation
Episode: Batman The Brave and Bold Tucker and Jelenic
Jordan Blum
Comic creator and writer/producer
Dark Horse Comics; Minor Threats
Episode: Jordan Blum and Scott Koblish talk Minor Threats and The Big Shakedown
Scott Koblish
Comic artist and writer
Dark Horse Comics; Minor Threats
Episode: Jordan Blum and Scott Koblish talk Minor Threats and The Big Shakedown
Alex Ross
Artist and Illustrator known for Marvels, Kingdom Come, and Marvel Dimensions
Marvel (creative collaborator)
Episode: Alex Ross: Marvel in Another Dimension Pt 2
Brian Volk Weiss
Documentarian and producer behind The Toys That Made Us, The Nacelle Company
Nacelle Company / Comedy Dynamics
Episode: The Toys and Docs That Made Us Brian Volk Weiss

Host

John Siuntres
Host of Word Balloon; Chicago pop culture expert

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 675 ratings
  • The ads.

    This would be a wonderful show for comic book enthusiasts but the ad breaks make this annoying and unlistenable. The host or guest will be in the middle of a sentence and an ad for AI helping your business will randomly start. As a podcast creator myself I cannot personally imagine polluting my show that I work so hard on with ads to such a degree, both the careless placement and the unbelievable frequency.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jordan Reviews Podcasts
    United States7 months ago
  • Wish I could give him 5 stars.

    So sad that John and Mark Waid spent the first few minutes of their interview comparing the Trump administration to Waid’s excellent Empire series from a few years ago. A world in which the bad guys won. Give me a break. Your TDS is out of control. It’s nice to have a president that enforces the laws and puts America first. I am certainly going to continue to enjoy the next three years.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    vgamer
    United States7 months ago
  • A Review of "Word Balloon Comics Podcast"

    I had found certain parts of this "Word Balloon Comics Podcast" to had been vulgar (or profane), unnecessary, unprofessional, negative, and detrimental (especially toward certain parts of it I had found to had been interesting and enjoyable).

    Apple Podcasts
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    (Mario500)
    United States8 months ago
  • Best comic interview podcast around!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    SlamAdams
    a year ago
  • Ugh. Disappointment

    Well…I’ve gone from loving this show, to being a patreon supporter, to not supporting and unfollowing the show.

    John has become a disgruntled old man that thinks he knows about modern culture. He refers to himself as “hip.” Not true. He argues with his “friends” about how they talk over him, but all he does is talk over them and get on his soapbox and name drops comic titans. He shares the same stories about how he feels about certain topics on multiple shows, my favorite was when everyone stop... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Robin3td
    United Statesa year ago

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Ad breaks are too frequent and interrupt interviews, signaling tighter ad placement is needed.
Host is occasionally perceived as interrupting guests, impacting flow.
Long-run fans praise deep-dive conversations with many comics creators.

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#80
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#150
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Apple Podcasts
#159
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#203
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Talking Points

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The Bill Sienkiewicz Doc with Sal Abbinanti
Q: What made Bill Sienkiewicz an essential subject for a documentary?
Bill's impact as an artist, his risk-taking painterly evolution, and the way his work spans comics, movie posters, and other media make him a compelling, influential figure whose career deserves deep exploration.
The Bill Sienkiewicz Doc with Sal Abbinanti
Q: What is the strategy for releasing the film, given the current streaming landscape?
The plan is to release via streaming and on-demand platforms, prioritizing accessibility on phones, computers, and other devices, with a goal to reach the widest possible audience rather than chasing a traditional theatrical model.
Scott Snyder The Origin Of Absolute Batman pt 2
Q: What do you think about AI's potential impact on comics and writing?
AI can be a powerful tool for research and note-taking, but Snyder believes writing is fundamentally about human experience and emotion, which machines cannot truly replicate; he worries about the ethical implications of training data and the potential loss of human-driven storytelling, especially for entry-level roles.
Christopher Irving Comics History and Joe Unknown
Q: Can you give us the elevator pitch for Joe Unknown and how it fits into your broader research on horror hosts in comics?
Joe Unknown is a three-issue story about a horror host, drawing on classic inspirations like the Crypt Keeper but with a more grounded, pulp-infused aesthetic; it's designed as a way to explore what happens to these narrators behind the panels and how mortality and storytelling intersect in mid-century horror comics.
Bug Wars Supergirl and more with Mahmud Asrar
Q: When is Bug Wars returning and how many issues will the new volume have?
It returns in August as eight issues, continuing the story from the first volume with more chaos, violence, and the same adventurous energy fans loved.

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1. Diedrich Bader
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4. James Tucker
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7. Scott Koblish
8. Alex Ross

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