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Word Balloon Comics Podcast

John Siuntres
Star Trek
DC Comics
Marvel Comics
Spider-Man
Jack Kirby
Strange New Worlds
Marvel
San Diego Comic-Con
Masters Of the Universe
Chicago
Kickstarter
Green Lantern
Starfleet Academy
Love Boat
Lanterns
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Star Trek Deep Space Nine
Twilight Zone
Milestone Media
The Boys

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

Time for another Sunday Conversation. Richard Starkings is back, and this time he's joined by his longtime collaborator, artist Abigail Jill Harding, to talk about their gothic horror fantasy, Parliament of Rooks, and its upcoming sequel, The White R... more

Monstrous Books is revititaizing the Universal film Crossovers, in Comic Book Form. James Aqulilone and JK Woodward Discuss, plus JK's Kickstarter on his series Behemoth

Welcome to Scene Missing, where we revisit classic films and discover how their stories hold up today. This time, Lady Vee and I take a look at the 1970 science fiction thriller Colossus: The Forbin Project, directed by Joseph Sargent.

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Mike has a new Kickstarter about a new Superhero Group The Company of Enhanced Beings

The prose short-story adventures of a cadre of young space superheroes in a science fictional future!

We discuss the kickstarter campaign, his ideas for the book,... more

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Chris Cantwell
Writer on Star Trek comics (Legacy, Defiant)
IDW / Star Trek comics
Episode: IDW Star Trek's New Comic Directions
Charlie Jane Anders
Writer of Star Trek Zero Point; science fiction author
IDW / Star Trek comics
Episode: IDW Star Trek's New Comic Directions
Sanford Greene
Comic artist and collaborator on Darkseid vs the World, Bitter Root, Spider-Verse 3 involvement
DC/Various
Episode: Darkseid vs the World Sanford Greene
Kyle Starks
Comic book writer/artist
Self-published through Kickstarter/Vertigo
Episode: Hitmen and Humor Kyle Starks
Lady V
Recurring guest from Seen Missing podcast
Episode: Reviews Lanterns Ep 5 & SNW ep 8 Badmiral
James Aquilone
Founder of Monstrous Books, publisher of Kolchak material
Monstrous Books
Episode: James Aquilone Kolchak and running Monstrous Books
Celia Rose Gooding
Actress portraying Lt. Uhura in Strange New Worlds
Paramount / Star Trek universe
Episode: Star Trek 60 SNW Spock and Uhura Live On Stage
Ethan Peck
Actor portraying Spock in Strange New Worlds
Paramount / Star Trek universe
Episode: Star Trek 60 SNW Spock and Uhura Live On Stage
Reggie Hudlin
Filmmaker, Producer, and media creator discussed in-depth
Milestone Media / various media ventures
Episode: The Milestone Story pt 1 Reggie Hudlin

Host

John Siuntres
Host of Word Balloon; Chicago pop culture expert

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 677 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 States8 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 States8 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).

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    (Mario500)
    United States10 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 States2 years 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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#54
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#85
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#91
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#234
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Talking Points

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IDW Star Trek's New Comic Directions
Q: What makes this collaboration unique in Trek comics?
The two books are written with distinct but complementary focuses—Cantwell on the established flagship crew and grand mission, Anders on the AI-driven, speculative side—creating a dialogue that expands Trek's storytelling space.
IDW Star Trek's New Comic Directions
Q: Will you both be in New York and will there be announcements for your books?
Yes, there will be signings in New York and appearances at the IDW panel, with further announcements anticipated about the books.
Joe Casey Talks Ben 10 Automatic Kafka and 2000s Nostalgia
Q: What makes Automatic Kafka distinct and why is it being reissued now?
Automatic Kafka represents a bold, mature, and artistic take on a superhero premise; its revival via Image after 23 years allows new readers to access a complete story with added back matter and original text pieces.
Joe Casey Talks Ben 10 Automatic Kafka and 2000s Nostalgia
Q: How did the Ben 10 book come about and who decided to modernize the origin for Dynamite?
Nick and Dynamite acquired several Warner Brothers licenses; the team proposed a modernized, grittier take on Ben 10 with the intent that it stands on its own as a new comic while still offering Easter eggs for fans of the show.
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Q: What was it like working with your co-stars and creators, and how did that shape your performance?
The collaboration with cast like Avery Brooks and others, plus writers who mentored her, created a vibrant environment where the character could evolve. The dynamic on set and the writing room pushed for authentic emotional depth.

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Recent guests on Word Balloon Comics Podcast include:

1. Chris Cantwell
2. Charlie Jane Anders
3. Sanford Greene
4. Kyle Starks
5. Lady V
6. James Aquilone
7. Celia Rose Gooding
8. Ethan Peck

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