
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 | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||

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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.
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.
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
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A long-running interview series that centers on comics, animation, film, and TV, featuring in-depth conversations with top creators, writers, artists, and filmmakers. Episodes frequently explore production processes, inspiration, and industry dynamics—from Batman collaborations and DC/Marvel properties to indie comics and documentary filmmaking—often unpacking how classic and contemporary IP translate across media. The show stands out for its extensive guest roster, deep dives into creative workflows, and a strong convention/moderated-panel storytelling vibe that appeals to serious fans and industry professionals alike.
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