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Word Balloon Comics Podcast

John Siuntres
Star Trek
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DC Comics
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Marvel Comics
Kingdom Come
Batman
Superman
Daredevil
Marvel
Comic Books
Powers
Graphic Novels
Comics Industry
Boxing
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Fantastic Four
Spider-Man
Comics
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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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Latest Episodes

Tuesday, I guested on the Splash Pages Podcast, where they interviewed me about podcasting, but also we talked about favorite convention moments, and the 2 DC Marvel Spider-Man Superman crossover specials

Neil Sabatino joins Word Balloon to talk about Open Caskets, a darkly funny and deeply surreal graphic novel created with his longtime collaborator Shaun Simon. Set around a support group where society's misfits, outcasts, and oddballs share stories ... more

Asrar talks about his X-men work his Supergirl run during the new 52, Conan runs and his current image series Bug Wars with Jason Aaron.

Fred and Luca discuss their blend of Vampires and Pirates That debuts Wednesday from BOOM! Studios . We also play a couple rounds of trivia with Crystal Skillman joining us.

Fred and Crystal Also promote the return of their play King Kirby, to the ... more

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Recent Guests

Luca Pizzari
Artist on Vampirates
Boom! Studios
Episode: Fred Van Lente Luca Pizzari Talk Vampyrates and Trivia
Roger Freedman
Co-originator of San Diego Comic-Con; author featured in See You At San Diego
Comic-Con History Panel participant
Episode: SDCC Preview The Origins Of Comic-Con
Mathew Klickstein
Author of See You At San Diego; creator of Comic-Con Begins; panelist
Fantagraphics Books; Comic-Con Begins
Episode: SDCC Preview The Origins Of Comic-Con
Jason May
Artist on Extra Terrestrials, known for Lego-related books and other graphic novels
Jason May (artist)
Episode: Franco talks Extra Terrestrials
Fabio Moon
Guest author and illustrator, Day Tripper co-creator
Day Tripper (Gabriel Ba & Fabio Moon)
Episode: wb bendis book club daytripper fabio moon
Tomm Corker
Comic artist and writer, known for Undying Love and Black Monday Murders
Episode: Tomm Coker Talks Undying Love
Paul Kupperberg
Writer and comics creator
Crazy Eight Press (publisher of some works)
Episode: Paul Kupperberg Talks Supergirl and new novels
Ralph Macchio
Former Marvel editor, current Marvel writer
Marvel Comics
Episode: One On One Ralph Macchio
C. B. Cebulski
Current Marvel editor-in-chief (at time of episode)
Marvel Comics
Episode: One On One Ralph Macchio

Host

John Siuntres
Host of Word Balloon, Chicago pop culture expert

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 672 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 States5 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 States5 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
    2
    (Mario500)
    United States7 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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Listeners praise deep-dive interviews with legendary creators and the show's long-form format.
Fans appreciate archival insights and cross-media discussions, though opinions vary on interview dynamics.
Some listeners critique ad breaks and pacing in newer episodes.

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#113
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#122
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Apple Podcasts
#142
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Apple Podcasts
#175
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Apple Podcasts
#179
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#180
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Franco talks Extra Terrestrials
Q: So what can you tell us about the story of Extra Terrestrials?
The story follows a group of middle school kids who are beamed aboard a spaceship and whisked to another galaxy; they must find their way back while encountering unusual challenges and evolving into something more than human during their journey.
Paul Kupperberg Talks Supergirl and new novels
Q: Don has a question. Have you been a long-time student of religion and mythology, or did you have to do a deep dive for writing A Clockwork God?
Paul explains he is an atheist and did not study religion exhaustively; he did read the Bible and studied to understand historic Biblical questions, but his approach is rooted in not opposing religion while using myth and history to craft a detective narrative around the True Cross and murdered gods.
good trouble comics with barajas ayden and sankovich
Q: Is Island in the Sky available in stores or still being fulfilled through Kickstarter?
The book fulfillment is wrapping up with a new national edition that includes extra pages and local North Carolina creators to broaden its reach in schools and libraries.
Mark Russell Talks Firefly and Dog Tag
Q: After you determine the concept, how do you break down an issue? Do you start from the beginning and go to the end?
I usually start with the ending and figure out where the beginning needs to be, aiming to keep things tight and avoid wallowing in exposition, so the ending guides the rest of the structure.
Frank Miller The Word Balloon Interview
Q: What was your approach to Batman Year One in contrast to Dark Knight Returns, and how did collaboration with David Mazzucchelli influence the tone?
He describes using original backstory notes to shape Year One, aiming for a quiet, understated tone different from the Wagnerian, loud style of Dark Knight Returns, with Mazzucchelli bringing a subdued, effective approach that defined the new mood.

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A long-running long-form interview series centered on comics, film, television, novels, and animation. Guests range from legendary comic creators and editors to actors and academics, with episodes often examining craft, publishing, adaptation, and the industry's history. Notable threads include deep-dives into classic character development, behind-the-scenes storytelling decisions, and the evolution of creator-owned projects, along with live performances, stage pieces, and cross-media promotion. The show frequently highlights archival perspectives, design and art direction, and the passion of fans, making it a valuable listen for professionals seeking insider context, industry trends, or inspiration for collaboration and sponsorship opportu... more

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3. Mathew Klickstein
4. Jason May
5. Fabio Moon
6. Tomm Corker
7. Paul Kupperberg
8. Ralph Macchio

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