STUN!
Interviews about comics, books, and music, hosted by James VanOsdol
Comic talk with Patrick Brower
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THIS WEEK:
Tony Daniel (Flash, Batman) was supposed to be on this week, but a bad phone connection prevented it from happening. The interview will be rescheduled shortly!
In his stead is the always-capable Patrick Brower, General Manager of Graham Crackers Comics in Chicago's Loop and Executive Producer of "STUN!"
Dirty laundry is aired as James VanOsdol rails on companies and creators who've completely blown "STUN" off since its inception almost a year ago.
Also discussed are the highs and lows of Wizard World Chicago, current comics worth reading, and current comics worth trashing.
This podcast was recorded live to the internet, warts and all for you to enjoy.
Thanks for listening,
JVO
stunpodcast@yahoo.com
Posted by James VanOsdol at 10:02 PM |
Monday, Aug 27, 2007SHAZAM! talk with the expert, Walt Grogan
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THIS WEEK:
STUN! is back and talking with Walt Grogan, webmaster of the superb fan site MarvelFamily.com.
Walt is to Captain Marvel what Roy Thomas is to the rest of the Golden Age of comics. Walt's an expert on all things "Big Red Cheese," from Billy Batson and Black Adam to Mr. Tawky Tawny.
Walt talks about why we should be optimistic about a Shazam movie, scornful of Keith Giffen, and respectful of Jerry Ordway.
"Trials of Shazam?" It got mentioned, but it really goes without saying how bad that title was. A pox on your house, Judd Winick.
Posted by James VanOsdol at 10:20 PM |
Thursday, Aug 09, 2007STUN! The fill-in episode with Jaime Black!
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THIS WEEK: Jaime Black fills in for regular show host James VanOsdol, who's fixing his computer after it was hacked by the Calculator. Black reviews new books on the shelves from a number of publishers, including Marvel's The Hood hardcover, DC's 52 Volume 2, Vertigo's Scalped Volume 1, Wildstorm's Midnighter #10, Avatar's Doktor Sleepless #1, and Image's The Astonishing Wolfman issues #1 and #2.
Thanks for your patience during "STUN"s downtime! More to come. Promise.
Posted by James VanOsdol at 11:30 AM |
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007Joe Caramagna
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THIS WEEK:
As a comic letterer, you've seen his fancy fontwork on dozens of Marvel books, including a fairly under-discussed book called Captain America #25. Caramagna's also a professional writer (co-creator of "Model Operandi") and inker whose star is on the rise.
The tall drink of water (6'2", according to his MySpace profile) talks this week about lettering, the benefits of the Kubert School, "Model Operandi," "7 Days to Fame," and more!
Posted by James VanOsdol at 7:50 PM |
Thursday, Jun 21, 2007Wizard World Philadelphia recap with Patrick Brower
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THIS WEEK:
"It seemed small. It felt small."
-Patrick Brower on Wizard World Philadelphia
"STUN" Executive Producer Patrick Brower returned from Wizard World Philadelphia with a complete rundown of this year's (lackluster) convention.
As "STUN" listened to Patrick's report, we couldn't help but wonder...in a day and age when you can buy commissions and original art direct from the artists and key issues straight from places like Ebay and grahamcrakers.com, is it all that necessary to even attend cons? "STUN" thinks that any alternative to paying for parking, getting crammed into a space with hundreds of sweaty fans over a hot summer weekend, and seeing Lou Ferrigno's career in rapid freefall from close up is worth investigating. True, not going to a convention means you don't get to hear hilarious creator interplay on panels or have the opportunity to dress as the Scarlet Witch for all to see, but...
Posted by James VanOsdol at 5:11 PM |
Friday, Jun 15, 2007White Picket Fences follow-up with Matt Anderson
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THIS WEEK:
We follow up with Matt Anderson, co-creator of the fantastic "White Picket Fences" mini from Ape. We learn whether his expectations were met when the title was released, what's in store for he and "White Picket Fences" in the future, and how an independent book should be marketed.
This is a rare chance to follow the paths of a creator and a new title from the very beginning, and STUN! is thrilled to offer the play-by-play.
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(8/9/07) Thanks for your patience during STUN's month-long absence! My computer blew up, and I've only recently settled back into my normal routine. Soon enough, you'll be getting a more consistent delivery of new episodes. Pinky swear.
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