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Comics MatterEpisode 09 - Grim by Stephanie Philips - Death, Life and Metal!In this week's episode we dive into the world of Stephanie Philips and Flaviano's Grim!As always, this is horror please see content and trigger warnings below. Big Shoutout to the Crew of the Talking Comics Podcast. I would really recommend listening to that episode this week, when you're done with this.TW/CW: Death, manipulation, drinking and driving
2025-10-1554 min
What Mad Universe?!?Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Nine: The 13th Witch!The next in our new series on the supernatural universe of Anne Rice tackles the very strange Mayfair Witches series, where things get...uncomfortable. But hey--it is horror!
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2025-07-2301 min
De BalieArnon Grunberg meets Adam Phillips: what if giving up isn’t a failure, but a form of resistance?What if giving up isn’t a failure, but a form of resistance? Arnon Grunberg meets the British writer and psychoanalyst Adam Phillips. Together they talk about letting go of control, ambition and certainty.Determination is often lauded as a virtue. But determined to do what? Adam Phillips and Arnon Grunberg explore how stepping away from expectations can bring freedom. In a world that prizes success and perseverance, can letting go open the door to new forms of autonomy and creativity — and, with it, challenge power?About: Adam Philips (1954) is a renowned psychoanalyst and essayist. He i...
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2025-07-0901 minWhat Mad Universe?!?Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Six: Cruel and Unusual Geography!The second episode of the new season of What Mad Universe?!? is another return to Terry Pratchett's Discworld. We're once again joined by James Reilly-English to focus on Rhincewind, the wizards of Unseen University, and Pratchett's logically illogical metaphysics of the Discworld itself.
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2025-06-2501 minWhat Mad Universe?!?Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Four: The Century of the Anchovy!Once again we come to a great historical turning point, acolytes of adventure, with the arrival of our fourth season finale! We're once again discussing Terry Pratchett with our friend James "Ing" Reilly-English, and this time it's the "Industrial Revolution" books about how technological and cultural change comes to the Discworld. At the center of it all: Moist Von Lipwig, con artist turned renaissance man, the guy who's destined to be a historical figure whether he wants to be or not. And with this epic discussion we will leave you once more for a few months, but please take...
2024-11-131h 15
Startup DadHelping Kids Discover Passions Without Pushing Too Hard | Carlo Navarro (Dad of 5, Fractional Exec)Carlo Navarro is a former marketing leader turned fractional executive and the owner of the @StartupDad instagram handle (I’m jealous!). He’s been a mentor in the Chicago startup scene via 1871 and a marketing director and sales leader at companies like Blueleaf, Carrum Health, Pandora and more. He’s also a husband and the father of five (!) kids. In our conversation today we discussed:* Helping your kids discover their passions and dreams* Avoiding the temptation to push your kids to live your idealized version of life* Navigating complex health issues in a large...
2024-11-0757 min
Digimasters ShortsDigimasters Shorts - Microsoft's Copilot Controversy, Zoom's AI Healthcare Push, Philips Hue Lights Up AI Creativity, Daze App Goes Viral, Harvard's AI Cancer BreakthroughSend us a textEach episode brings you concise and impactful insights into the latest technological advancements and industry shifts. From Microsoft's pioneering Copilot Studio transforming enterprise AI interactions to Zoom’s healthcare innovations in AI-powered medical documentation, our podcast delves into how tech giants are reshaping industries.We also explore the dynamic evolution in smart home tech with Philips Hue's foray into AI-driven creativity for lighting, and the buzz surrounding the messaging app Daze, poised to capture the attention of younger users before its official launch. Plus, get the scoop on gr...
2024-10-2406 min
Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and TroubleshootingAs If It Were a Swarm Of Bees!Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode 1049 with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, where you’ll uncover some savvy Quick Tips to make your tech life smoother. Learn how to prioritize app downloads on your iPhone, master the iOS gesture for selecting multiple items, and tackle the pesky Mail app message about network preferences. You’ll also get a taste of Terminal Geekery with essential commands like ‘pwd’ and ‘cd’ to streamline your workflow. Don’t get caught missing these tips!
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2024-08-051h 22Mac Geek GabAs If It Were a Swarm Of Bees!Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode 1049 with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, where you’ll uncover some savvy Quick Tips to make your tech life smoother. Learn how to prioritize app downloads on your iPhone, master the iOS gesture for selecting multiple items, and tackle the pesky Mail app message about network preferences. You’ll also get a taste of Terminal Geekery with essential commands like ‘pwd’ and ‘cd’ to streamline your workflow. Don’t get caught missing these tips!
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2024-08-051h 22
word balloon the comic book creators interview showComic Memories and Observations from Adam PhilipsIn his 33 years in the biz, Asst Editor writer Adam Philips has worked at Marvel DC Dynaamite and other outlets. He shares memories of enounters with Steve Ditko , Jenette Kahn, Paul Levits, John Romita Sr and Will Eisner.
2024-05-101h 21Word Balloon Comics PodcastComic Memories and Observations from Adam PhilipsIn his 33 years in the biz, Asst Editor writer Adam Philips has worked at Marvel DC Dynaamite and other outlets. He shares memories of enounters with Steve Ditko , Jenette Kahn, Paul Levits, John Romita Sr and Will Eisner.
2024-05-101h 21
Mac Geek GabWhere The Gems Are FoundDive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode, where Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton uncover digital gems just for you. Starting with Quick Tips, Tony reveals how dragging from search results can add apps to your iPad and iPhone dock, while Andrew shares a geo-fencing trick to send your location to friends and family. Discover the art of delayed email sends with Bruce’s tip on customizing Mail.app, and laugh as Todd teaches Siri to do the laundry.
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2024-01-011h 21Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and TroubleshootingWhere The Gems Are FoundDive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode, where Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton uncover digital gems just for you. Starting with Quick Tips, Tony reveals how dragging from search results can add apps to your iPad and iPhone dock, while Andrew shares a geo-fencing trick to send your location to friends and family. Discover the art of delayed email sends with Bruce’s tip on customizing Mail.app, and laugh as Todd teaches Siri to do the laundry.
In tech talk, unravel the complexities of the Meross Garage Door Opener system, the innovative iSma...
2024-01-011h 21
Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and TroubleshootingThe Finest Green Bubble PotatoesDive into quick tips like using Command-Shift-V to paste without formatting, clicking on the desktop to clear windows and reveal Sonoma Desktop Widgets, and understanding the differences between created and edited dates in Notes. Learn about the upcoming RCS messaging for iPhone, not end-to-end encrypted, and the nuances of setting up primary contacts in macOS. Get your questions answered about USB-C ports, viewing photos in your library, and managing AppleID Family Sharing across international borders. Discover shortcuts for mirrored display mode, and explore options for USB volume control knobs from StreamDeck, YMOO, Vaydeer, and DROK.
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2023-11-201h 23Mac Geek GabThe Finest Green Bubble PotatoesDive into quick tips like using Command-Shift-V to paste without formatting, clicking on the desktop to clear windows and reveal Sonoma Desktop Widgets, and understanding the differences between created and edited dates in Notes. Learn about the upcoming RCS messaging for iPhone, not end-to-end encrypted, and the nuances of setting up primary contacts in macOS. Get your questions answered about USB-C ports, viewing photos in your library, and managing AppleID Family Sharing across international borders. Discover shortcuts for mirrored display mode, and explore options for USB volume control knobs from StreamDeck, YMOO, Vaydeer, and DROK.
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2023-11-201h 23
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth2053: The Truth About the “Butt Wink” When Squatting, the Best Way to Cut Without Obsessively Counting Calories, Red Flags to Watch Out For When Hiring a Personal Trainer & More In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you are going to consume heavily processed foods, find some that are high in PROTEIN! (1:45) Why you want to avoid hitting the snooze button. (9:56) Fun facts about Target. (17:02) Mind Pump Workouts: Current training and nutrition updates. (20:06) Parent influencers and having the maturity to deal with fame. (39:11) Caldera is NOT just for men. (54:50) Shout out...
2023-04-141h 15
The Business Strategist With Adam StrongSell Without SellingThis week's guest on the show is with Andy Paul who is a two times best selling author, he is ranked #8 on LinkedIn's list of Top 50 Global Sales Experts and he has consulted with some of the biggest businesses in the world including Square, Philips, Grubhub and more, making him one of the leading voices in the sales industry today. His show "Accelerate Your Sales" podcast was acquired by ringDNA in 2020. Since re-named "Sales Enablement with Andy Paul", the show continues to inspire thousands of sales professionals each week. Value bombs from this weeks episode Learn...
2022-07-1249 min
DC AllianceDC Studios Happening Todd Philips to Advise Black Label?: DC Alliance Ch. 116Thank you for choosing DC Alliance for all of your DC Comics (Movie/TV) News and Reviews
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2022-06-071h 04
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth1800: How to Set Your Day Up for SuccessIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the importance of routines to provide structure and a higher probability of success to each day. Why your morning routine may be working against you. (1:43) Is there a hierarchy of morning routines? (3:30) The BIG myths surrounding routines. (6:07) The Mind Pump hacks that make their morning routines quick and effortless. (7:24) The magic of building a sleep routine. (21:41) The value of having a food routine. (40:34) The importance of setting the intention for your workout plan. (50:26) Why you don’t want to marry your routine. (58:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: Get MA...
2022-04-261h 01
Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 35: She Ain't No Valhallaback GirlFollowing Valkyrie's erratic behavior in recent adventures, the Defenders' sword-wielding shield-maiden races to Asgard, where she joins a battle between Hela and Ollerus. It's all here in Defenders #68 - 69, with your hosts Adam Philips (President of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA).
2022-03-1456 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 36: Hela My Baby, Hela My Honey, Hela My Ragtime GalIn this episode covering Defenders #68 and 69, we wrap up the "Val in Valhalla" story and witness the unexpected return of the Omegatron, along with the debut of the new hero called the Anything Man! Join your hosts, Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA), as we dive into one last pair of adventures before going on hiatus.
2022-03-111h 07Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 35: She Ain't No Valhallaback GirlFollowing Valkyrie's erratic behavior in recent adventures, the Defenders' sword-wielding shield-maiden races to Asgard, where she joins a battle between Hela and Ollerus. It's all here in Defenders #68 - 69, with your hosts Adam Philips (President of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA).
2022-03-031h 04Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 34: Too Many Heroes Spoil the PlotIn this episode, it's the finale of the Dollar Bill's Defenders saga, still featuring way too many heroes and villains! Plus, the Red Guardian reunites with the Presence to beat up a big amoeba! Join your hosts, Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) as we break down the action from Defenders #64 - 65!
2022-02-241h 04
One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 29: Cerebus Jam #1 and Raoul Berglen: The Absence of Bar MitzvahmanIn this episode, special guest Nat Gertler joins me to discuss both Cerebus Jam #1 and a custom comic he published called Raoul Berglen: The Absence of Bar Mitzvahman. Join us, won't you?
2022-02-2241 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 33: Defenders by the DozenThe Defenders are a secret no more, thanks to Dollar Bill's documentary about them -- and he's thrown open the doors for any and all heroes to join the team! But what happens when a bunch of villains decide to call themselves Defenders as well? Find out in these stories from Defenders #64 and 65, in the latest podcast extravaganza from Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA).
2022-02-171h 04Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 32: The Revenge of Vera Gemini Is a Dish Best Served ColdXenogenesis reaches its conclusion as we discuss the Defenders #60, an issue that's chock full of action. Plus, Spider-Man shows up as the team tries to lure Lunatic out of hiding. Join Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) for a look at these unforgettable tales!
2022-02-101h 26One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 28: The Amazing Spider-Man: Spirits of the EarthJoin me and my special guest Andrew Sumner for a lively discussion of Charles Vess's Spidey tale set in the Scottish Highlands.
2022-02-0839 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 31: Don't Fear the WriterEveryone's favorite non-team gets dragged into a struggle between a cult of demon worshippers and Eric Simon Payne, better known as Devil Slayer! Plus, Nighthawk gets new powers, Hellcat nearly wrecks a sports car, and more. Join Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge) for this episode covering Defenders #58 and 59.
2022-02-031h 11One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 27: Zody the Mod Rob #1What do you get when you combine science, astrology and high school kids? You get Zody, the Mod Rob, a one-shot comic from Gold Key published in 1970!
2022-02-0114 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 30: Dr. Banner to the Rescue!In this episode, the Defenders must deal with the fallout from their deadly Russian adventure, and Ms. Marvel guest-stars in an aimless tale as the team takes on AIM! Let Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) be your guide to these tales from Defenders #56 and 57.
2022-01-271h 13One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 26: Marvel Premiere #31 - WoodgodCarr D'Angelo, my partner in the "Defenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam" podcast, joins me to discuss a favorite one-shot story: the mid 1970s eco-tale of Woodgod.
2022-01-2544 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 29: Rocket to RussiaNow reunited with the Sub-Mariner, the Defenders try to learn what's threatening Atlantis -- and it turns out to be their old teammate, Red Guardian, along with the radioactive villainy of the Presence! Check out the action from Defenders #54 and 55 with your hosts, Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA).
2022-01-201h 30One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 25: The Mundane Adventures of DishmanMeet Dishman, Canada's most mundane super-hero! It's low-key fun from our neighbors to the north in this week's episode, courtesy of cartoonist John MacLeod.
2022-01-1807 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 28: DAK-FOOM!In this special episode, Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) dig into FOOM #19 — the all Defenders issue!
2022-01-131h 13One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 24: The Amazing Spider-Man Vs. the ProdigyBeginning our new sub-series, "Spider-Man Knows Stuff"! In this debut episode, Spidey takes on the Prodigy, an alien whose dastardly plans involve spreading disinformation on sex to teens in a comic produced in conjunction with Planned Parenthood.
2022-01-1112 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 27: Return of the King...of the SeasIn these tales from Defenders #52 and 53, co-hosts Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) discuss the surprise return of the Sub-Mariner and Red Guardian's rendezvous in Russia. Plus, who is the Presence -- and who also is Lunatik?
2022-01-061h 24Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 26: Why Must Scorpio Die?In these tales from Defenders #50 and 51, co-hosts Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) look at the soul-searing finale of the Scorpio saga! And in its aftermath, the Defenders must find their way forward while Nighthawk faces the menace of the Ringer!
2021-12-301h 46One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 23: The Spirit JamUnderground comics artist and publisher Denis Kitchen joins me to discuss the wildest tale of the Spirit ever -- the Spirit Jam!
2021-12-2827 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 25: The Fast and the Nick FuriousThe saga of Scorpio picks up again in this episode covering Defenders #48 and 49. Join hosts Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) as we discuss members leaving the team (bye, Doc Strange and Red Guardian!), Scorpio's beef with Kyle Richmond, the end of an elf era, and more!
2021-12-231h 22One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 22: Prince: Alter Ego #1“One-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips” welcomes special guest Joseph Illidge for a look at a very cool comic: Prince: Alter Ego #1, along with an unexpected sort-of sequel and the graphic novel MPLS Sound!
2021-12-2141 minOne-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 21: Destroy!!Straight from the 1980s, special guest-star Scott McCloud joins me to totally demolish his bone-crunching, jaw-smashing, tendon-stretching epic Destroy!! No building will remain standing, no panel will remain unexamined in this blow-by-blow slobberknocker of an episode!
2021-12-1452 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 24: Who Remembers "Who Remembers Scorpio?"?In this episode, Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 comics shops in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) the Defenders meet a forgotten Marvel villain called Scorpio! Plus, while Kyle Richmond takes a long-overdue bath, Valkyrie and Hellcat visit Avengers Mansion and run afoul of Wonder Man -- but how does Moon Knight fit into it all? Find out in this episode covering issues #46 and 47!
2021-12-131h 28One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 20: Secret Doors #1Last week we discussed Secret Origins - now, let's look at Secret Doors, a very silly one-shot comic that parodied Marvel’s ultra-successful Secret Wars! Find out what lurks…behind the Secret Doors!
2021-12-0708 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 23: Red Rajah, Red Rajah, Send the Defenders on Over!The Defenders must unravel the mystery of the Red Rajah in these tales from issues #44 and 45! Join your hosts, Adam Philips (Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D’Angelo (Earth-2 Comics shops) as the team loses an old member and gains a new one!
2021-12-0259 minOne-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 19: Secret Origins #1Thanksgiving break is over, and we’re back with a new episode of “One-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips“! Join me and guest star Paul Koperberg for a look at Secret Origins #1, a comic that started a whole trend of origin stories!
2021-11-3058 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 22: Egghead Over EasyThe post-Steve Gerber era begins for everyone's favorite non-team, as Egghead returns with his new minions, Solarr and Rhino! Their target? The star of capistan, a ruby Egghead believes is in the hands of Doctor Strange! It's all-out action in these stories -- join Adam Philips, president of Untold Stories Marketing, and Carr D'Angelo, owner of Earth-2 Comics shops in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA, to learn more!
2021-11-181h 12One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 18: Pogo ParadeMaggie Thompson, noted Pogo and Walt Kelly scholar and the godmother of comics fandom, joins me for a rousing discussion of Pogo Parade, from 19 ought 53! It's gone be fun!
2021-11-161h 01Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 21: Mallard of the Mystic ArtsIn this special episode of Defenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam, we look at writer Steve Gerber's final tale of Marvel's greatest non-team as they guest-star in Marvel Treasury Edition #12! Yeah, it's Howard the Duck's story, but the Defenders are there every step of the way as they face some of the lamest villains ever. Waugggh!
2021-11-111h 11One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 17: Captain America's Bicentennial BattlesIn this flag-waving episode, guest-star Fabian Nicieza joins me for an in-depth look at Jack Kirby’s biggest super-hero epic ever: Captain America’s Bicentennial Battles!
2021-11-091h 39Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 20: Whatever Happened to Trish Starr?Nighthawk’s old flame Trish Starr reappears in Defenders #41, the final issue of the series by the team of Steve Gerber and Sal Buscema! Plus, the Defenders put in a guest-appearance in the Hulk #207! Check it out in the latest podcast episode by Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D’Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA).
2021-11-041h 14One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode #16: R. Crumb's Comics and Stories #1In this episode, I take a look at an oddity of the underground era with R. Crumb’s Comics and Stories #1, an early tale of Fritz the Cat that didn't get published till five years after it was drawn!
2021-11-0208 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 19: The Adventures of Jack Norris, Secret AgentIn these tales from Defenders Annual #1 and Defenders #40, Jack Norris has an adventure all his own as the epic struggle between the Headmen and Nebulon explodes, with the Defenders caught in the middle! Plus, the Red Guardian faces the specter of Soviet oppression in the form of a metal-fisted foe! It's all in the latest podcast extravaganza by Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA).
2021-10-281h 47One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 15: World's Greatest Songs Illustrated #1Coming tomorrow on “One-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips” - it’s the very rare Atlas comic World’s Greatest Songs Illustrated, a comic my guest star Danny Fingeroth wanted to discuss - and who could blame him?
2021-10-261h 07Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 18: Exiles on 42nd StreetIn this week's episode, Nebulon’s plans for humanity continue to unfold as he holds the Defenders hostage in an alien dimension. Plus, Valkyrie is caught in a prison riot, and Nighthawk flies once more! Join Adam Philips (president of UntoldStoriesMarketing.com) and Carr D’Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) as we discuss Defenders #38 and 39!
2021-10-211h 28One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 14: Nightcat #1Meet Nightcat -- she’s a rockstar turned superhero with a surprisingly familiar origin story! Join me and guest star Barry Dutter, co-writer of this one-shot wonder, as we look at Nightcat #1!
2021-10-1922 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 17: The Adventures of Kyle Richmond, Boy HostageThe Defenders face the staggering menace of...Plantman? Yes, Plantman, along with two of his C-list compadres, the Eel and Porcupine, encounter the phenomenon of Celestial Mind Control with varying degrees of success! Plus, the team escapes the clutches of Nebulon, Nighthawk's brain comes home, and Valkyrie's caught in a women's prison riot! Join Adam Philips, president of UntoldStoriesMarketing.com, and Carr D'Angelo, owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA, as we look at Defenders #36 and 37!
2021-10-141h 32One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 13: Fright #1 Featuring the Son of DraculaOn the latest spooktacular episode of "One-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips, guest-star Dan DiDio joins me to talk about the very scary, very weird, and very 70s Atlas comic Fright #1!
2021-10-1226 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 16: Nebulon and On and On!It's peak Nebulon as the Celestial Man returns in the guise of an ordinary man with extraordinary insights who's determined to help people unlock their inner powers by making them face the truth: they're all bozos! Plus, Jack Norris takes over Nighthawk's body to infiltrate the Headmen's HQ, and Valkyrie battles an unhinged Chondu! Join Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge) as they discuss Defenders #34 and 35!
2021-10-071h 27One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 12: Spider-Man: 101 Ways to End the Clone SagaOne-Shot Wonders welcomes Douglas Wolk, author of the brand-new book "All of the Marvels," to discuss the utterly weird one-shot Spider-Man: 101 Ways to End the Clone Saga!
2021-10-0534 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamEpisode 15: Getting a Head in the WorldIt's a wild game of musical minds as Nighthawk's brain finds a new home, the Headmen gain a strange new teammate called Ruby, Hulk befriends a woodland creature, and Nebulon returns in the company of some fishy friends of his own! Join Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA), as we discuss Defenders #31, 32 and 33.
2021-09-301h 33One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsEpisode 11: Marvel Super-Heroes #18 - Guardians of the GalaxyToday on "One-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips" -- -- it's a story I hated when I was a kid: the debut of the Guardians of the Galaxy in Marvel Super Heroes! Will this tale stand the test of time? Plus, I meet Stan Lee for the first time and see Arnold Drake doing his thing!
2021-09-2813 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam Episode 14: Badoon to the BoneIt's humanity's last chance for survival -- one thousand years in the future, that is! Fortunately, the Guardians of the Galaxy have some powerful allies: the Defenders, who tag along for a ride into tomorrow in these tales from Defenders #28 and 29! Plus, meet the mysterious Starhawk, and try to put up with Tapping Tommy! It's all in the latest podcast extravaganza from Adam Philips, president of UntoldStoriesMarketing.com, and Carr D'Angelo, owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA.
2021-09-231h 37One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsOne-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips Episode 10: Superman Vs. Muhammad AliLegendary comics writer Mark Waid joins me for big episode #10 of "One-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips" to talk about the comic that pitted the Man of Steel against the Greatest, Superman vs. Muhammad Ali! Tune in to the podcast for blow-by-blow coverage!
2021-09-2134 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam Episode 13: Forward, Into the Past!Everyone's favorite non-team takes a little trip into tomorrow in this episode covering Giant-Size Defenders #5 and Defenders #26 and 27, guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy! Join Adam Philips (president of UntoldStoriesMarketing.com) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) as we learn what mysteries await the Defenders in the next millennium!
2021-09-161h 21One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsOne-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips Episode Nine: The Generic Comic #1Today on "One-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips" -- it's The Generic Comic #1! Why did this weird comic happen? Who was the mystery team behind it? What caused the generic products craze? I look at all that and more in this week's podcast!
2021-09-1408 min
Don't Shit On The BusJobs That Exist at a Venue ft. Joey Phillips (The Forum)This week we welcome back our friend Joey. We promised you two episodes, and two episodes you shall get. This week we go a bit deeper into what jobs exist at a venue. This is important for not only touring professionals but anyone out there who might want to start their journey at a venue level. Honestly, it is a lot of information. I am hoping we can get a typed version of this up pretty soon… Joey just has so much to say and I enjoyed the short tangents we went on throughout the episode as well. Thanks ag...
2021-09-131h 05Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam Episode 12: Serpentine! Serpentine!In this jam-packed episode, Adam Philips (President of UntoldStoriesMarketing.com) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) look at the Defenders #22 - 25, in which our favorite non-team battles the Sons of the Serpent, with a little help (okay, a lot of help) from Luke Cage, Daredevil, Yellowjacket, and the Son of Satan! Plus...what is the secret of the Elf with the Gun?
2021-09-091h 32One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsOne-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips: Episode Eight: Tales from the Tomb #1Today on "One-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips" -- comics historian and editor Chris Duffy joins me to discuss the great writer/cartoonist John Stanley and the amazing Tales from the Tomb #1!
2021-09-071h 01
Don't Shit On The BusHow A Venue Operates ft. Joey Phillips (The Forum)This week we are taking a trip down memory lane. Kind of - we are learning like the first 10 episodes. We were lucky enough to connect with Joey Phillips. Joey is the Event Manager at The Forum in Los Angeles. The Forum is a legendary 17,000 capacity, all music venue, that has been open since 1967. Joey takes us through what the heck a venue does. Because if you are like me - you usually just show up at a venue, give them your ticket - and watch the show. However for every touring job, there is a venue counterpart. The...
2021-09-061h 01Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam Episode 11: The Dark Night of Nighthawk's SoulIn this week's episode of Defenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam, join Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-@ Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) and Adam Philips (President of UntoldStoriesMarketing.com) as we look at the dramatic events of Giant-Size Defenders #4, guest-starring Yellowjacket! Plus, we take in a three-part tale from Marvel Team-Up #33, 34, and 35, in which the Defenders join Spider-Man and the Human Torch to take on a returning Spidey villain and a sinister cult leader. It's our longest episode yet -- don't miss it!
2021-09-021h 40One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsOne-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips Episode Seven: The Adventures of Jell-O Man and Wobbly #1At last! It's The Adventures of Jell-0 Man and Wobbly #1, a promotional comic I edited in 1991! Tune in to find out how it happened, and how I cajoled Kurt Busiek, Peter David, and other comics luminaries into being a part of this momentous issue!
2021-08-3115 min
Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam Episode 10: Things Come to a Head...menIn the big tenth episode of Defenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam, new writer Steve Gerber introduces a trio of offbeat villains known as the Headmen! Plus, Daredevil joins the team to battle at the Grandmaster's command against alien champions, including the low-key debut of Korvac. Join us as we look at Giant-Size Defenders #3, Defenders #21, and Weird Wonder Tales #7...yes, you read that right!
2021-08-261h 29
One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsOne-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips Episode Six: DC Super Stars #13 / Solo #11Cartoonist/editor/Mad-man Bill Morrison joins me to discuss not one but two one-shot comics by the great Sergio Aragonés: DC Super Stars #13 and Solo #11! It's all in the latest podcast episode of "One-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips" -- don't miss it!
2021-08-241h 23Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam Episode Nine: The Dawning of the Age of Steve Gerber!In the latest episode of Defenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam, new writer Steve Gerber wastes no time in delving into the mystery of Valkyrie! Join Carr D'Angelo (owner and proprietor of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) and Adam Philips (president of UntoldStoriesMarketing.com) as we look at Marvel Two-in-One #6 and 7 and Defenders #20, guest-starring the Thing!
2021-08-191h 08One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsOne-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips Episode Five: Showcase #79 -- DolphinDC's Showcase series dove under the sea with issue #79, introducing Dolphin, written and illustrated by Jay Scott Pike. But is it a romance tale? A Naval adventure? Or something else entirely? Find out more about Showcase and Dolphin in the latest podcast episode of "One-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips."
2021-08-1709 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam Episode Eight: The Wrecking Crew and Luke Cage Too!In this episode, Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) and Adam Philips (President of Untold Stories Marketing) look at the final issues of write Len Wein’s run on the Defenders, including Giant-Size #3 and Defenders #17-19. In these titanic tales, our favorite non-team meets guest-stars Luke Cage and the Son of Satan, and face the evil of Asmodeus and the Wrecking Crew!
2021-08-121h 31One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsOne-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips Episode Four: Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1At the end of 1967 and the start of 1968, Marvel Comics cancelled its three shared titles -- Strange Tales, Tales to Astonish, and Tales of Suspense -- and replaced them with new solo series. Why, then, did they shoehorn Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 into the middle of this transition from old series to new? Check out my theories in this episode!
2021-08-1009 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam Episode Seven: Make Way for Magneto and His Merry MutantsIn this week's episode, Carr D'Angelo (owner and proprietor of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) and Adam Philips (president of UntoldStoriesMarketing.com) look at the part-reprint, part-new material Giant Size Defenders #1 and Defenders #15 and 16, and how those Defenders issues reflect the growing interest at Marvel in bringing back the X-Men! Check it out, subscribe, and please leave us a review!
2021-08-051h 09One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsOne-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips Episode Three: Fantastic Four Roast #1, guest-starring Fred HembeckIt's our first episode featuring a special guest star! Legendary cartoonist Fred Hembeck joins host Adam Philips (president of UntoldStoriesMarketing.com) to discuss the origins, the process, and the many jokes that went into the Fantastic Four Roast #1!
2021-08-0320 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam Episode 6: They Used to Call Him the Hulk!In this episode of Defenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam, Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA), and Adam Philips (president of UntoldStoriesMarketing.com) discuss what's happening as new writer Len Wein brings back Xemnu the Titan -- the big, fuzzy teddy bear of a villain who used to be called the Hulk in the pre-hero Atlas days! Plus, Nighthawk arrives to ask for help, and his former team, the Squadron Supreme, shows up to cause trouble, with help from a mysterious and powerful being called Nebulon! It's all happening in Defenders #12 - 14.
2021-07-291h 09One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsOne-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips Episode Two: Vertigo Visions: Prez #1In this episode we look at Vertigo Visions: Prez #1, an early epic written by Ed Brubaker, based on one of the many weird properties created for DC Comics by legendary writer/artist Joe Simon.
2021-07-2710 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam: Episode 6 - They Used to Call Him the Hulk!In "Defenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam: Episode 6 -- They Used to Call Him the Hulk," Marvel's 1970s non-team gets a new writer: Len Wein! And he's shaking things up by bringing a creature from before the dawn of the Marvel Age of Comics into current continuity! Plus, the Squadron Sinister strikes -- and they've got the mysterious and powerful Nebulon on their side! Join Adam Philips (president of UntoldStoriesMarketing.com) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) as we talk about adventures from Defenders #12 - 14!
2021-07-221h 03One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsOne-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips: Episode One -- Sir Alfred #3It's our debut episode -- and to start things right, I'm combining my lifelong obsession with comics with a more recent obsession with Alfred Hitchcock! It's all about the Master of Suspense, mystery comics, and Sir Alfred #3, by Tim Hensley.
2021-07-2009 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam episode 5: Avengers/Defenders War! What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing!In this episode, Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner and proprietor of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) discuss the second half of the clash between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the "Hey, we're not really a team" guys, as writer Steve Englehart wraps up his run on everyone's favorite non-team. This episode covers Avengers #117 and 118 and Defenders #9 and 10.
2021-07-151h 09
The Smart Home ShowRichard's Year of Smart Home ProjectsAdam and Richard talk about all the smart home projects Richard has taken on over the past year, including several attempts to install a decorative flickering light, outdoor lighting, motion sensor switches, and outfitting his new vacation rental home. Then, Richard talks about the products he's been testing recently, including smart roller shades, the Abode Iota security system, and the Philips Smart Button. Plus: How concerned should consumers be about the privacy policies of Google, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook, and what advice do Adam and Richard have for aspiring podcasters?Have questions or feedback for us? Send...
2021-07-141h 22Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam episode 4: You Realize This Means Avengers/Defenders War!In part one of our two-part breakdown of the Avengers/Defenders war, Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics) look at the way it all began...how did Loki lose his sight? How did Dormammu know Hawkeye was a Defender when even Doctor Strange know it? This episode covers Avengers #115 and 116, Defenders #8 and 9, plus a quick side trip to Thor #207.
2021-07-091h 01
One-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsOne-Shot Wonders with Adam PhilipsOn One-Shot Wonders with Adam Philips, I'll look at comics that came and went in the blink of an eye. Whether they star super-heroes we all know and love, like Spider-Man or Superman, or characters you've never even heard of -- Fruitman, anyone? -- I'll talk about them on One-Shot Wonders. We'll have guest-stars to talk about their favorite one-shots, including some who wrote or drew the titles we're talking about! New episodes on Tuesdays!
2021-07-0601 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam Episode 3: Ride of the ValkyrieIn this episode, Adam Philips (president of Untold Stories Marketing) and Carr D'Angelo (owner of Earth-2 Comics in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) discuss Defenders #4 - 7. These stories wrap up lingering plot threads -- and threats! -- including the Nameless/Undying Ones and the Omegatron, and introduce the team's first female member: Valkyrie! Plus, Hawkeye joins the party, Attuma attacks, and the team faces a foe from Doctor Strange's retconned past!
2021-07-011h 12Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam -- Episode 2: "Again with the Nameless Ones"Everyone's favorite maybe-a-team-but-not-exactly? graduates to its own title as Doctor Strange, the Hulk, Sub-Mariner, and (sometimes) the Silver Surfer face the Nameless Ones and their many minions! Covering Defenders #1, 2 and 3!
2021-06-241h 03Defenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam - Episode 1: Marvel Feature featuring the DefendersFinally, Doctor Strange, Hulk and Sub-Mariner are The Defenders. But will this shaky alliance last long? Find out in this episode covering Marvel Feature #1 - 3!
2021-06-1758 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue with Carr and Adam - episode 0: The Prefenders!Before they were the Defenders, they were...the Prefenders! Or that's what we call these heroes in this preliminary episode in which Adam Philips, President of UntoldStoriesMarketing.com, and Carr D'Angelo, owner and proprietor of Earth-2 Comics (stores in Sherman Oaks and Northridge, CA) look at the times Doctor Strange, the Hulk, Sub-Mariner, and the Silver Surfer crossed paths and exchanged blows before anyone thought they could be a team. Stories from Tales to Astonish #93, Doctor Strange #183, Sub-Mariner #22, 34, and 35, and The Hulk #126.
2021-06-1052 minDefenders Dialogue with Carr and AdamDefenders Dialogue Prologue - Why the Defenders?In this introductory episode, co-hosts Carr D'Angelo (Earth-2 Comics) and Adam Philips (UntoldStoriesMarketing.com) discuss their mutual love of the crazy, mixed-up non-team known as the Defenders.
2021-05-2720 min
Authentic InfluenceREEF Chief Creative Officer Alan Philips: The Power of ProximityOn today's episode of Authentic Influence, Adam Conner is joined by Alan Philips, the Chief Creative Officer of REEF. REEF is the largest operator of mobility, logistics hubs, and neighborhood kitchens in the United States, and is aiming to connect the world to your block.
Today, you'll learn:
What is REEF? What does "connecting the world to your block" mean?
How the pandemic took REEF's vision for what might happen to neighborhood evolution over the next 5-10 years, and "accelerated positive change" to create that evolution in 5-10 weeks. How has the brand...
2020-08-1000 min
The Age of Ideas: Unlock Your Creative PotentialDecisions, Decisions, Decisions w Joseph Campbell & Adam GrantFollow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.—Joseph Campbell, author, The Hero with a Thousand FacesWe are part of a universal cycle of birth, transformation, and death. This cycle is repeated metaphorically throughout our lives, over and over again. You take on a challenge, you transform through some ordeal, your previous existence dies, and you’re reborn in some altered form: birth, transformation, death, rebirth. This is what life is all about—trials, tribulations, triumphs, and ongoing transformations.From child to adult, from single to marrie...
2020-05-2515 min