
1 on 1 interview show featuring the creative minds behind Comics TV Film Novels & Animation. Hosted by Chicago Pop Culture expert, John Siuntres
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1000 | Founded | 19 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

Today on Word Balloon, I’m joined by Jim McCann, a creator whose career spans stylish indie storytelling and major superhero runs, and he’s back with something new. Jim joins me to talk about The Other Half, his brand-new detective comic from Ignitio... more
Today on Word Balloon, I’m joined by two writers who know their way around both classic deduction and deep-cut science fiction as we talk about the Kickstarter for their new novel, Sherlock Holmes: The Southwark Stigmata. This is a project that leans... more
Mark Waid is back to preview his Superman Spiderman crossover. We talk about Mister Terrific's time dislaced team in Justice League Unlimited with a Tim Drake Batman and Blue Superman . Action Comics and the Superboy Saga , plus The World's Finest te... more
For years, Word Balloon has celebrated comics, pop culture, and the creative voices that shape them. Now, I want to turn the spotlight home, to Chicago radio comedy, a tradition that doesn’t always get its due.
Other cities produced comedy collectiv... more
People also subscribe to these shows.




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).
Best comic interview podcast around!
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
I’ve been listening to this podcast for over a year and every interview is interesting.
Been a listener for many years! Loved so many of the conversations.
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #192 | |
Apple Podcasts | #100 | |
Apple Podcasts | #112 | |
Apple Podcasts | #137 | |
Apple Podcasts | #165 | |
Apple Podcasts | #223 |
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
The content showcases in-depth conversations with various creators from the comic book, television, and film industries, emphasizing their creative processes, current projects, and the impact of their work. Topics frequently discussed include the evolution of popular characters, storytelling techniques, and the intersection of comics with broader pop culture trends. Episodes often feature guests who share personal anecdotes, insights into industry challenges, and reflections on historical significance within the medium, making it an engaging resource for fans and professionals alike. The unique blend of nostalgia, industry expertise, and engaging interviews sets this podcast apart as a go-to source for anyone interested in the comic and pop... more
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Word Balloon Comics Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Word Balloon Comics Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Word Balloon Comics Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Word Balloon Comics Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
To see how many followers or subscribers Word Balloon Comics Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
These podcasts share a similar audience with Word Balloon Comics Podcast:
1. Off Panel: A Comics Interview Podcast
2. Dollar Bin Bandits
3. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast
4. iFanboy - Comic Books
5. Robservations with Rob Liefeld
Word Balloon Comics Podcast launched 19 years ago and published 1000 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Word Balloon Comics Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Word Balloon Comics Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
Recent guests on Word Balloon Comics Podcast include:
1. Michael Jan Friedman
2. Christopher D. Abbott
3. Andy Price
4. Frank Miller
5. Adam West
6. Jim McBride
7. Christos Gage
8. Gabriel Hardman
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.