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Comic Book HistoriansJim Shooter Biographical Interview Part 2 of 6 by Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Jim Shooter in a career spanning biography. Travel thru his life as he joined Marvel as associate editor under Marv Wolfman and his first encounter with the Marvel Method in 1975, the editor-writer wars of the 1970s, origin of Jim Galton, working w/ Editor-in-Chief Archie Goodwin, plotted the Spider-Man news-strip w/ Stan Lee, became Editor-in-Chief in 1978, and wrote the Avengers comic w/ George Perez. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. #Marvel #Jim Shooter #Avengers #StanLee© 2021 Comic Book HistoriansSupport the show
2026-02-021h 42
Germany vs USASchnee, Sne & I.C.E.After a nice holiday break, Alex and Jim discuss storm Elli, the No Smile Zone and Greenland. podcast@germany-vs-usa.compodcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2026-01-1620 min
Comic Book HistoriansJim Shooter Biographical Interview Part 1 of 6 by Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Jim Shooter in a career spanning biography. Travel thru his youth as Mort Weisinger's 14- year-old apprentice created the rogue's gallery of the Legion of Superheroes, Princess Projectra, #KarateKid, Ferro Lad's death & intended race, drew layouts with his scripts for DC artists Gil Kane, Wally Wood, and Neal Adams, Captain Action teaching him Toy-Comics synergy, DC’s first drug addiction and rehab comic story, Parasite for Superman, wrote the first Superman-Flash race, Mort Weisinger’s abusive behavior, his short 1969 stay at Marvel Comics, his odd run-ins at the YMCA presented in Hulk Magazine...
2026-01-011h 48Germany vs USA69 - High School Reunion, Wedding & Mexican FoodAfter a short baby break, Alex and Jim are back talking about High School Reunions as Jim's 20th is coming up, Alex going to a wedding back home and mexican food. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2025-10-0326 min
Comic Book HistoriansDon McGregor Career Interview with Alex Grand & Jim Thompson Part 3Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview comic writer Don McGregor, in a third parter on discussing Black Panther fighting the KKK, antagonism with editorial, Archie Goodwin & Jim Shooter, the personal issues he was dealing with in the middle to later 1970s that affected his writing output, writing Michael Golden's first Marvel work, Dagger, and Sabre with Eclipse. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, CBH Podcast ©Comic Book Historians. Thumbnail Artwork ©Comic Book Historians. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Support the show
2025-06-021h 24Germany vs USA68 - Dicke Eier & Fast PoniesAlex and Jim catch up on Easter traditions, insanity and parenting at the tracks. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2025-04-2634 min
Infinite LoopsAlex Danco — On Strollers, Slop & Citizen Kane (EP.263)Shopify Product Director Alex Danco returns for his NINTH appearance on the show — and he comes in hot. As you'll hear, I didn't even get a chance to introduce him before he launched into his take on what everyone gets wrong about Citizen Kane. We also unpack the performance art of parenting, why dinner parties are the new status signals, the difference between meme and slop culture and MUCH more. Unsurprisingly, this was a fun one. For the full transcript, episode takeaways, and bucketloads of other goodies designed to make you go, "Hmm, that's interesting!", che...
2025-04-101h 42
Comic Book HistoriansBob Hall, Comic Artist, Writer & Actor Interview Part 2 by Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Bob Hall part 2, from his early days as a comic reader, his University education in Theatre, his turned in first work for Charlton Comics, studying at the John Buscema Comic Art School, getting into Marvel under editor Archie Goodwin, then under new editor-in-chief Jim Shooter, the Yellowjacket Wasp story, Squadron Supreme with Mark Gruenwald, co-creating West Coast Avengers, Emperor Doom, Valiant Comics, Future Comics, his Joker graphic series for DC, and his modern theatre work. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. #Avengers #SquadronSupreme #Valiant #Marvel© 2021 Comic Book HistoriansS...
2025-02-031h 31
Comic Book HistoriansBob Hall, Comic Artist, Writer & Actor Interview Part 1 by Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Bob Hall, from his early days as a comic reader, his University education in Theatre, his turned in first work for Charlton Comics, studying at the John Buscema Comic Art School, getting into Marvel under editor Archie Goodwin, then under new editor-in-chief Jim Shooter, the Yellowjacket Wasp story, Squadron Supreme with Mark Gruenwald, co-creating West Coast Avengers, Emperor Doom, Valiant Comics, Future Comics, his Joker graphic series for DC, and his modern theatre work. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. #Avengers #SquadronSupreme #Valiant #Marvel© 2021 Comic Book HistoriansSup...
2024-12-021h 36Germany vs USA64 - Lisbon "ohne Gurken", Halloween & US-ElectionAlex and Jim talk about their week in Lisbon where they recorded a new Germany vs USA episode. Something scary is coming up: The U.S. election. The guys also talk about Halloween and skipped Elon. Link to the new Germany vs USA episode on YouTubeTravel & Tourism - Germany vs USA...https://youtu.be/5rFBVX9AfSw podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2024-10-3129 minGermany vs USA63 - Naughty CanadaAlex and Jim discuss visiting Portugal, the Olympics, St. Pauli Bunker, and Article 116 II. SPB: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240731-hamburg-transforms-its-huge-ugly-wart-nazi-bunkerFeedback, ideas and nonsense:podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2024-08-1834 minGermany vs USA61 - Dipshit BerndAlex and Jim discuss 'knowing your shit', a tremendous dipshit sometimes called Bernd, the E.U. Parliament election, Weed and a tad bit of soccer.. Sh*t You Should Know: Bullshit - nonsense or liesDogshit - something of very low quality or valueHorseshit - nonsense or something worthlessDipshit - a foolish or contemptible personApeshit - to become very angry or excitedBatshit - extremely crazy or irrationalJackshit - nothing at allChicken-shit - cowardly or pettyRatshit - extremely tired or exhausted...
2024-06-1141 minGermany vs USA60 - Lisboa 2024 for Shits & GigglesIn this episode, the guys dive into why Jim has mostly tuned out the news and explore the intriguing concept of "Weather Radio." They also uncover the surprising connections between power outages, football, and birth rates.Jim shares a slightly unnerving experience from his tour of American elementary schools, and the discussion heats up as they address a deafening plague that's literally making some noise in Nashville. Also, Alex and Jim are meeting up in fall 2024! #lisboaAlso: Weather RadioShits & Giggles podcast@germany-vs-usa.com...
2024-05-1938 min
Pod of FameLarry Nance with Alex ChesterJim is joined by sports transactional attorney and host of the podcast 32 Fans, Alex Chester, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA power forward Larry Nance. First, Alex and Jim break down Nance's performance in the 1984 NBA Slam Dunk Competition (6:25). Next, they cover the 1984 Western Conference Finals and 1992 Eastern Conference Finals, as well how basketball advanced metrics should factor into a player's HOF case (11:54). Finally, Alex and Jim rank the best PFs of the 1980s (39:42), before making a final call on whether or not Nance belongs in the Basketball HOF (48:06).
2024-01-0157 minGermany vs USA58 - American GeisterAlex and Jim discuss Halloween folklore including Salem witch trials, Three-legged Lady Road, and the Bell Witch. Feedback, ideas and nonsense:podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2023-11-0523 minGermany vs USASommer SlumberAfter a brief 124-day vacation Alex and Jim are back! The guy's briefly discuss their summers, school breaks, the not so slow death of Twitter and more. Feedback, ideas and nonsense:podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2023-08-1322 min
Untangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceHow to Avoid FOMO and Use Data Effectively in your Monitoring...We all know that "data analytics" and "big data" are supposed to help us with our monitoring but in reality how easy is that to achieve? What do we need to think about to make the data work for us and not have us be slaves to our data?Today's episode helps us to work through how we might begin to build a monitoring programme which makes the best use of the data available to us and actually bring value and not just cost.So listen further to hear about how data analytics can be s...
2023-03-2116 minGermany vs USATop 3 Favorite Places to Visit in the USAAlex and Jim go through their list of favorite places to visit in the United States! Tune in to find out the guy's recommendation. Here are a few related infos/links: Netflix:Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey / Sei lieb: Bete und gehorchehttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/09/travel/things-to-do-nashville.html Feedback and your top places and input:podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2023-03-1238 minGermany vs USABomb Threats, Parenting, and the Super BowlAlex and Jim discuss Sara Zaske's 'How to Parent Like a German', childhood memories, and Super Bowl prop bets. podcast@germany-vs-usa.comSara Zaske's article: https://time.com/3720541/how-to-parent-like-a-german/IG: sarazaskeChris Stapleton: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YLtscXsxbVgi031ovDDdh?si=QGt7_sTaRSe1MOcgkI1MpAWill Chris Stapleton sing the national anthem in less than 122 seconds? Alex: OverJim: UnderHow many songs will be performed during the halftime show? O/U: 8.5 Alex: OverJim: Under Who will have more completions? Mahomes or H...
2023-02-1146 min
Untangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceCompliance Monitoring: is this effort worthwhile?In our latest episode of Untangled, Alex, Stephanie and Jim tackle Compliance monitoring. What is it? What’s the point? Who should do it? In this episode, we consider a monitoring program’s purpose, discuss the value of ‘Live’ monitoring, and consider ways to deliver additional value beyond pure transactional monitoring approaches. Listen in and let us know your thoughts by joining the discussion on our LinkedIn page. This Episode host:Alex Davison – Uses a human approach to build a culture of ethics and compliance within his business teams and is on the hunt for...
2023-01-2915 minGermany vs USABest of 2022Just like the last years, the guys list their favorites of the year 2022, which are the following: Best of 2022BookAlex:Ritz and Escoffier: The Hotelier, The Chef, and the Rise of the Leisure ClassHow Democracies die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel ZiblatJim: To End All Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, Adam HochschildPutin’s People: How the KGB Took Back Russia and Then Took on the West, Catherine Belton Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation, Du Men, Kristin Kobes Betrayal in Berlin: The Tr...
2023-01-011h 06
Untangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceThird Party Compliance Risk - How to Shift The Blame?Our latest episode of Untangled is on Third Party Due Diligence. Is it all about finding the partner of your dreams (and not being fooled by their nice Tinder profiles) or is it just about getting perfect paperwork and a bit of a "wink wink"? Listen to this episode to form an opinion and hear some practical tips for your programme.This Episode host:Alex Davison – Uses a human approach to build a culture of ethics and compliance within his business teams and is on the hunt for the ‘universality’ of compliance disciplines. Alex has over 16 years...
2022-12-0516 min
Untangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceHow to plan for a compliance investigation on a Friday afternoon?It's Friday afternoon and you receive an e-mail grenade through the whistleblowing hotline, what do you? In this episode of Untangled we provide practical advice to plan for a compliance investigation, whenever you receive the report.What should be included in an investigation plan and who should be involved? How do you gain organisational support and trust in the process?Should you set time limits for investigations?Find out in this episode.This Episode host:Alex Davison – Uses a human approach to build a culture of ethics and compliance within his business tea...
2022-11-2120 min
Untangled - Simplifying Corporate Compliance"Speak Up Culture": can we move past dated "hotlines" and tacky posters?Welcome back to Untangled, the podcast that takes the complex world of compliance and simplifies it.The topic for today chat is "speak up culture" - probably the most forgotten element that has largely been about checking a regulatory box for years. When ‘speak up’ programs were first implemented, the most popular method of capturing incident reports from employees was a literal telephone hotline, and many companies still utilize that (one may argue archaic) terminology and philosophy. So the question I would pose to my contributors today - what's your best tip to helping build a true...
2022-11-0717 minUntangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceCompliance Training - Effective, Practical, Boring, Useless?We're letting you in to a little-known secret on this week's episode... Compliance training doesn't have to be dull! There, we said it. In fact, the less dull you make it the more people might learn! So, this week we discuss what might help to get people to take away, and be able to apply, learning from our training sessions. We're also talking about what you might measure, and how you can measure it, to see what is working and where we can improve!Join us in this conversation and share your com...
2022-10-2418 minUntangled - Simplifying Corporate CompliancePolicies - How to make them Exciting to Read?What is your reaction when you hear that a new policy has been released? Chances are you are not overwhelmed with anticipation, desperate to read it as if it were the next Harry Potter. Well, I don’t think we’re ever going to get to that point, but in today’s podcast we chat about how you can make your policies more digestible and effective whether they are written in English, Emojis or Hieroglyphics!Join us in this conversation and share your comments and views in our LinkedIn group.This Episode host:Stephani...
2022-10-0916 min
Fintech TakesS1 E4: PayPal to MX: How Jim Magats is Building Trust in Open FinanceAn open finance economy has the potential to benefit millions of people. Find out how Jim Magats is building systems that change lives.Alex and Jim get into how he helped PayPal rebuild trust with the bank, why being on the customer’s side always wins, and why you should never sacrifice customer experience for innovation.Follow Jim:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jim-magats-3601931Sign up for Alex’s Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Ever...
2022-09-2844 min
Fintech TakesFF Ep4: PayPal to MX: How Jim Magats is Building Trust in Open FinanceAn open finance economy has the potential to benefit millions of people. Find out how Jim Magats is building systems that change lives.Alex and Jim get into how he helped PayPal rebuild trust with the bank, why being on the customer’s side always wins, and why you should never sacrifice customer experience for innovation.Follow Jim:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jim-magats-3601931Sign up for Alex’s Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Ever...
2022-09-2846 minUntangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceCan you Measure Compliance Programme Effectiveness?Untangled, the podcast that takes the complex world of compliance and simplifies it.We thought the easiest topic to start Season 2 would be about measuring compliance programme effectiveness. Can you do it? Should you do it? How to do it? Does it even make sense to do it?Join us in this conversation and share your comments and views in our LinkedIn group.This Episode host:Andriy Kirmach – enjoys building compliance programmes from the ground up as well as structuring and restructuring compliance frameworks, teams and business processes. Andriy brings 7 years of legal c...
2022-09-2616 min
Untangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceSeason 2 IntroductionSo one year later, we finally managed to create Untangled - Season 2, the podcast that takes the complex world of compliance and simplifies it. Tune in for new episodes starting next Monday and find out if Alex has actually killed a puppy, what's Stephanie's experience with Tinder, and whether AI technology fully consumed Jim and he now lives in a compliance metaverse.Untangled Team:Stephanie Wingrove – passionate about creating compliance programmes that centre on ethical values, empowerment and accountability. Stephanie has over twenty years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, in R&D, QA and...
2022-09-2305 minGermany vs USAGarbage Fruit & BlechschadenToday, Alex and Jim discuss Facebook crazies, the global heatwave, European energy crisis, fruit, and fender benders. http://twitter.com/germanyvsusapodcast@germanyvsusa.compodcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2022-07-3139 minGermany vs USAOppressive Weather & CourtsAlex is tuning in from his vacation in Spain and Jim also took a "staycation". The guys discuss the role of the US Supreme Court, its' influence and recent decisions about abortion, concealed carry, the environmenand the changes in Miranda warning. Jim gives an insight into 4th of July celebrations and his experience trying to sell and give away stuff.podcast@germany-vs-usa.compodcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2022-07-0339 minGermany vs USAĈi tiu hispana ne havas senconAlex and Jim discuss preparing for trips, left handed cigarettes, the Merchant of Death, Esperanto, and shamelessly plug Hello World! Links:Join the fun and become a beta tester for Hello World! And, yes! The private beta is 💯% free.https://www.hhhelloworld.com/Our friend Tim's wet clothes tour!ELEL: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VsU6iPTvo3KmiaYJr03wb?si=N1plotjET7a8XE-Vr0cTkQEsperanto Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9BO3Sv1MEEThank you Stela! http://twitter.com/germanyvsusa
2022-06-1930 min
The Missions ShowHow to Reach LGBTQ With the Gospel: Jim ChildsEnter our giveaway to attend the Radius Missiology Conference in person or virtually. Details at missionspodstg.wpengine.com/radius22.
Many of us are afraid to directly present Christ to those caught up in the LGBTQ subculture. Should we be afraid? How can we win the person, not just the argument? And what does Scripture say?
In this episode, we cut from our normal format to present you a conversation between Alex Kocman, Jim Childs, Kylie Dulo, and Drew Polanycia that took place in March of 2022 on the Idea Talks podcast. You can hear our previous i...
2022-06-1356 minThe Missions ShowHow to Reach LGBTQ With the Gospel: Jim ChildsEnter our giveaway to attend the Radius Missiology Conference in person or virtually. Details at missionspodstg.wpengine.com/radius22.
Many of us are afraid to directly present Christ to those caught up in the LGBTQ subculture. Should we be afraid? How can we win the person, not just the argument? And what does Scripture say?
In this episode, we cut from our normal format to present you a conversation between Alex Kocman, Jim Childs, Kylie Dulo, and Drew Polanycia that took place in March of 2022 on the Idea Talks podcast. You can hear our previous i...
2022-06-1356 min
The Missions ShowHow to Reach LGBTQ With the Gospel: Jim ChildsEnter our giveaway to attend the Radius Missiology Conference in person or virtually. Details at missionsshow.com/radius22.
Many of us are afraid to directly present Christ to those caught up in the LGBTQ subculture. Should we be afraid? How can we win the person, not just the argument? And what does Scripture say?
In this episode, we cut from our normal format to present you a conversation between Alex Kocman, Jim Childs, Kylie Dulo, and Drew Polanycia that took place in March of 2022 on the Idea Talks podcast. You can hear our previous interview w...
2022-06-1356 minThe Missions ShowHow to Reach LGBTQ With the Gospel: Jim ChildsEnter our giveaway to attend the Radius Missiology Conference in person or virtually. Details at missionsshow.com/radius22.
Many of us are afraid to directly present Christ to those caught up in the LGBTQ subculture. Should we be afraid? How can we win the person, not just the argument? And what does Scripture say?
In this episode, we cut from our normal format to present you a conversation between Alex Kocman, Jim Childs, Kylie Dulo, and Drew Polanycia that took place in March of 2022 on the Idea Talks podcast. You can hear our previous interview w...
2022-06-1356 min
The Missions ShowHow to Reach LGBTQ With the Gospel: Jim ChildsEnter our giveaway to attend the Radius Missiology Conference in person or virtually. Details at missionspodcast.com/radius22.
Many of us are afraid to directly present Christ to those caught up in the LGBTQ subculture. Should we be afraid? How can we win the person, not just the argument? And what does Scripture say?
In this episode, we cut from our normal format to present you a conversation between Alex Kocman, Jim Childs, Kylie Dulo, and Drew Polanycia that took place in March of 2022 on the Idea Talks podcast. You can hear our previous interview w...
2022-06-1356 minThe Missions ShowHow to Reach LGBTQ With the Gospel: Jim ChildsEnter our giveaway to attend the Radius Missiology Conference in person or virtually. Details at missionspodcast.com/radius22.
Many of us are afraid to directly present Christ to those caught up in the LGBTQ subculture. Should we be afraid? How can we win the person, not just the argument? And what does Scripture say?
In this episode, we cut from our normal format to present you a conversation between Alex Kocman, Jim Childs, Kylie Dulo, and Drew Polanycia that took place in March of 2022 on the Idea Talks podcast. You can hear our previous interview w...
2022-06-1356 min
Comic Book HistoriansGary Groth Interview: Publisher, Comics Critic, Historian part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Fantagraphics publisher, The Comics Journal co-founder, and Genius in Literature Award recipient Gary Groth, in part 2 of a 2 parter covering his full publishing career starting at age 13, his greatest accomplishments and failures, feuds and friends, journalistic influences and ideals, lawsuits and controversies. Learn which category best describes ventures like Fantastic Fanzine, Metro Con ‘71, The Rock n Roll Expo ’75, Amazing Heroes, Honk!, Eros Comics, Peanuts, Dennis the Menace, Love and Rockets, Jacques Tardi, Neat Stuff and the famous Jack Kirby interview; and personalities like Jim Steranko, Pauline Kael,Harlan Ellison, Hunter S. Thompson, Kim T...
2022-06-011h 18
Comic Book HistoriansGary Groth Interview: Publisher, Comics Critic, Historian part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Fantagraphics publisher, The Comics Journal co-founder, and Genius in Literature Award recipient Gary Groth, in Part 1 of a 2 parter covering his full publishing career starting at age 13, his greatest accomplishments and failures, feuds and friends, journalistic influences and ideals, lawsuits and controversies. Learn which category best describes ventures like Fantastic Fanzine, Metro Con ‘71, The Rock n Roll Expo ’75, Amazing Heroes, Honk!, Eros Comics, Peanuts, Dennis the Menace, Love and Rockets, Jacques Tardi, Neat Stuff and the famous Jack Kirby interview; and personalities like Jim Steranko, Pauline Kael,Harlan Ellison, Hunter S. Thompson, Kim T...
2022-05-021h 33Germany vs USASchach und Crotch RocketsAlex and Jim discuss the sniffles, corporate culture, getting even in Chess, the energy crisis and riding scooters. http://twitter.com/germanyvsusapodcast@germanyvsusa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2022-04-0332 minGermany vs USASchlumpfig Olaf and Sundance PutinAlex and Jim don't really discuss Olaf and Putin too much but do dive into various topics including: the Olympics, trivia, Valentines Day, the Super Bowl, and binge worthy TV. Send us feedback and comments to:podcast@germany-vs-usa.compodcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2022-02-1342 minGermany vs USAFavorites of 2021 & How to stay in the USA/Germany permanentlyAlex and Jim discuss the process of getting a Green card aka getting a permanent residency in the USA and Germany, respectively. Just like last year, the guys list their favorites of the year 2021, which are the following: BookAlex: Katapult - Magazin für Eis, Kartografie and SozialwissenschaftJim: How to Break Up With Your Phone by Catherine PriceHow to Avoid A Climate Disaster by Bill Gates, Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden KeefeApp: Jim: Goodreads WazeAlex: CovPass App/Corona WarnAppSeriesJim:Fiction: The Mare of Easttown with Kate Winsl...
2021-12-121h 07Germany vs USAHair dried turkey mit FreundenAlex and Jim share stories of broken bones and thanksgiving with friends. Recipes: Brined & Smoked Turkey Ingredience:Brine: - 6 qt water- 3/4 cup kosher salt- 1/2 cup brown sugar - 1/2 cup molasses- 1/2 tsp garlic salt - 1/2 tsp onion powder - 1/2 tsp sale - 1 tsp salt - 1 tsp pepper - 7 fresh sage leaves- Turkey bag Rub: - 2 Tbsp butter, melted - Fresh Thyme (finely chopped) - Fresh Rosemary (finely chopped)- Penzey's Bicentennial Rub
2021-11-2128 min
PR After Hours with Alex GreenwoodJim James on Consistency in Your Content and MoreSo excited to welcome Jim James to the virtual lounge today to discuss the value of consistency in your content, how to get noticed, and much more!
Jim has built businesses from a suitcase on 3 continents for over 25 years, all using public relations. His first brush with #gettingnoticed was at 18 when he jumped out of a plane in return for sponsorship and received expedition equipment in return for media publicity. He hasn’t stopped this model of brand+business building ever since.
Having grown up in Europe, Africa and America, it was perhaps inevitable that Ji...
2021-10-2128 minGermany vs USATraffic Light or Jamaika Coalition, the 17th state + some ShenanigansCoa...what? The guys are going through the results of the German election and discuss possible coalitions and how "coalition" is a Fremdwort in the USA. Also discussed are Alex' trip to the 17th Bundesland, Jim's trip to Arizona, why only first class customers can get booze right now and why a baseball bat caused Jim not to receive mail for a couple days.Recommended show from the guys:Long Way Round with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boormanhttps://tv.apple.com/us/show/long-way-round/umc.cmc.13c4zk3hpybm6u0cfk1x0v...
2021-10-0342 minUntangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceIs "Playing By The Rules" Always Good For Business?Some say that rules are there to be broken, others that they get in the way of progress. In Compliance, we’re often seen as the gatekeeper of the rules and a can sometimes be labelled as barriers to success - burdening businesses with bureaucracy and unnecessary controls. With that in mind, we take a look today at whether ‘playing by the rules’ is good for business and if there is ever a time when breaking the rules may be the right thing to do. Host: James (Jim) Swift – curious by nature, Jim enjoys solving problems and identi...
2021-09-1535 minUntangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceCan Compliance Programme be Designed to Empower People?Rules, rules, rules... Policies, SOPs, manuals and guardrails... This is how we often perceive compliance - daunting and uninspiring. And that is because many programmes are created as such (perhaps for all the right reasons?).But is that possible to design and build a compliance programme that empowers people?, lets them make decisions?, and even make mistakes? Can compliance managers foster the culture of collaboration and shared vision?Join us for Episode 8 of the Untangled, and comment if you agree or disagree with what Podcast Contributors have to say on this subject matter.Ho...
2021-09-0630 minGermany vs USARapid Hookah, bitte [Jetzt!]Alex and Jim discuss a trip to Portland, Oregon, IV shops, Afghanistan, and German absentee ballots. Send us feedback and comments to:podcast@germany-vs-usa.compodcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2021-09-0532 minUntangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceHow can compliance professionals leverage technology?As we go through the 4th industrial revolution, how can compliance professionals leverage new digital opportunities? Listen to this episode to hear some practical examples for how technology has been used by compliance professionals in the past and what may be coming in the near future. Also discover Jim's next business venture, Andriy's dystopian prediction for e-mail software and Stephanie's fondest computer model. Host:Alex Davison – Uses a human approach to build a culture of ethics and compliance within his business teams and is on the hunt for the ‘universality’ of compliance disciplines. Alex has over 15 years...
2021-08-2924 minUntangled - Simplifying Corporate Compliance"It Wasn't Me!" - Is There Always Someone to Blame for Rule-Breaking?Some Compliance & Ethics professionals might like to think of themselves as superheroes, flying in to save the day and rescue the company from the dastardly plans of everyday corporate villainy. In reality, episodes of wrong-doing are rarely so cut and dried and there is a lot that we can all learn from misconduct.In this episode we look at how to best handle investigations and misconduct to avoid a blame culture and truly understand why things go wrong,Host:Stephanie Wingrove – passionate about creating compliance programmes that centre on ethical values, empowerment and accountability. Step...
2021-08-2333 minGermany vs USAThrowing things under the busAlex and Jim briefly recap a horse hitting incident form the Olympics, discuss the current state of COVID-19 in each Nation and why Jim had to make a detour at his morning route (spoiler: guns). Shenanigans & feedback to: podcast@germany-vs-usa.compodcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2021-08-1539 minGermany vs USAHorse SportAlex and Jim discuss the terrible flooding in Germany, Olympic pressure & favorite sports, and going back to school! Send us feedback and comments to:podcast@germany-vs-usa.compodcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2021-08-0140 minUntangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceWhy Don't People Like Compliance Officers?They are often dubbed as "business blockers", "NO! people", and "worse than lawyers". They rarely have a popular table at a company's Christmas party. They walk down the corridor and other people start speaking quieter or leave the coffee area.And if you end up with a compliance officer in a casual setting - what would you talk about? Can you share all those fun stories about your customer meetings? Should you mention that you just completed the Code of Conduct training? Is it ok to joke about T&E limits on drinks?In Episode 5 we wi...
2021-07-1923 minUntangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceWhy Don't People Speak Up?Have you seen Erin Brokovich? Ever watched Line of Duty? Then you may be wondering yourself why anyone would ever "blow the whistle". In this episode, Jim, Alex and Stephanie discuss the whys and wherefores as to how to create a culture within an organisation where people are happy to raise concerns. Host:James (Jim) Swift – curious by nature, Jim enjoys solving problems and identifying opportunities for improvement to compliance programs and organisational culture. Jim has over 15 years' experience leading investigations and, more recently, compliance monitoring, analytics and risk management programs. His LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedi...
2021-07-1234 minUntangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceWhy is Compliance Important to You?Are some people destined to become compliance managers? Or is it a job where many end up by accident? Let’s talk about why we like working in compliance, why this role is important for the business, and what skills make a great compliance manager.Join us for Episode 3 of the Untangled, discover personal journeys of the Podcast Contributors, and please share your stories in comments.Host:· Andriy Kirmach – enjoys building compliance programmes from the ground up as well as structuring and restructuring compliance frameworks, teams and business processes. Andriy brings 7 years of legal con...
2021-07-0530 minUntangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceWhy Does Compliance Training Suck?Your heart sinks, you just received an automated email informing you that it’s time for some mandatory compliance training. Why must you suffer through this? What did you do wrong? Never mind, perhaps you'll just be able to click "start" and then go and get a cup of tea whilst it plays in the background...Despite best efforts, we all, including compliance professionals, dislike the majority of compliance training that we are subject to. In this episode of Untangled, Stephanie asks the team to share the good, the bad and the ugly of compliance training and to su...
2021-06-2827 minUntangled - Simplifying Corporate ComplianceWhat Is The Compliance Function All About?Alex is having an existential crisis - he's worked in Compliance & Ethics in the pharmaceutical sector for years but woke up this morning and suddenly wondered why. In this episode of Untangled, Stephanie and Andriy help Alex to regain his confidence that his chosen career path is not a mistake and that as a function, there really is a lot that the Compliance team can do to help companies to succeed.Join the discussion by following us on LinkedIn at Untangled https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8973647/Episode Host: Alex Davison – uses a human app...
2021-06-0625 min
Comic Book HistoriansPeter Sanderson: Comics' Archivist part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview comic archivist, author, critic and historian, Peter Sanderson who was a regular contributer to Julius Schwartz' Flash Grams in the 1960s, to Omniverse with Mark Gruenwald, DC Universe's Who's Who making Crisis on Infinite Earth's possible with Marv Wolfman. In the first of a two parter, he also discusses joining Marvel indexing and writing biographies and assessing strengths in the Handbook of the Marvel Universe, writing the Marvel Saga, the Wolverine Saga, and working under Jim Shooter and Tom DeFalco. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright hol...
2021-06-011h 01Germany vs USANew DingeAlex and Jim discuss new things in their lives, the difference between hair and fur, neighbors, and the a whole lot more in this week's episode. Send us feedback and comments to:podcast@germany-vs-usa.compodcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2021-04-1830 min
Comic Book HistoriansDon McGregor Career Interview part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview comic writer Don McGregor, in the first of a multi-parter on his road to Black Panther, discussing his childhood, jobs out of high school, his first experience with social justice at a Hopalong Cassidy fan meeting, Phil Seuling Comic Convention, introducing himself to Jim Steranko in 1969, heckling Jim Warren into a job, meeting collaborator Billy Graham, and writing the first interracial kiss in newsstand comics. Don also discusses the comics and book writers and artists that influenced his writing as a kid in this kick off episode including Bill Gaines, Al Feldstein, J...
2021-04-0153 minGermany vs USAOne Shot..Two Shot...Kein Impfstoff?!Alex and Jim discuss springing forward, vaccinations, Easter guns, and those dreaded (German) political scandals! Send us feedback and comments to:podcast@germany-vs-usa.compodcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2021-03-2138 minGermany vs USASnow Day!The South is snowed in and Jim is a bit more stir crazy than normal. Alex and Jim discuss Waffle House, Englishman in New York, the vaccine rollout, and SKYLINE CHILI. Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail topodcast[a]germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2021-02-2130 minGermany vs USAFrom California via Florida to Hamburg - with Ina as a guest!Alex and Jim invited Ina to the talk, a good friend of the guys, who is from Germany and moved to the States a couple years ago. Ina gives some insight into the differences between living in Germany and the USA but also more specifically about her experiences in the midwest and the Silicon Valley! Send us an E-Mail!podcast@germany-vs-usa.compodcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2021-02-0649 minGermany vs USATreason, Mafia, Football and TacosThe guys discuss the certification and the uproar at the United States Capitol as well as the upcoming Inauguration and their experiences at the Inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009 in D.C. Further topics are NFL Playoffs & the Superbowl, the frozen tundra, a bit about the role of college football and some tailgating experiences.There is a huge 'Ndrangheta Italian Mafia trial taking place in Calabria that caught the guy's attention and they’ll finish it up with the "White People Taco Night Video" song. =======Here is a video of Alex and Jim's exper...
2021-01-1755 min
Comic Book HistoriansRon Frenz: Marvelous Comic Artist part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview comic artist, Ron Frenz in the second of a 3 parter discussing his run on Spider-Man with Roger Stern and Tom DeFalco, working under editor Danny Fingeroth and then Jim Owsley, co-creating characters like Black Fox and Puma, the circumstances of leaving Spidey, and ending up with The Mighty Thor for 5 years co-creating a pantheon of characters and places. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, CBH Podcast ©Comic Book Historians. Thumbnail Artwork ©Comic Book Historians.Support the show
2021-01-1152 minGermany vs USAFavorites of 2020Alex and Jim talk about their favorite Books, Apps, Series, Movies, Bands, Purchases, Games and Podcast from 2020! Here is the entire list:Book Alex: Factfulness by Hans Rosling Jim: Bad Blood by John Carreyrou (Focus: Elizabeth Holmes & Theranos) App: Jim: Goodreads & Drizly App Alex: TikTokSeries Jim: McMillions Alex: The Last Dance Movie Jim: Truth be Told (fictional series), Alex: Uncut GemsBand Alex: Fleetwood Mac Jim: Drive by Truckers, Dr. John Purchase Jim:
2021-01-031h 05
Comic Book HistoriansRon Frenz: Marvelous Comic Artist part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview comic artist, Ron Frenz in a first of a 3 parter discussing his childhood in Pittsburgh,his favorite comics as a kid, meeting Marie Severin at a local convention, reading How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way by John Buscema, giving art samples to Jim Shooter at a later convention, his work in animation working on the Creepshow 1982 film, starting work at Marvel on Ka-Zar with Bruce Jones and Louise Jones, Star Wars with Tom Palmer, Marvel Team Up with Tom DeFalco and the beginning of his comics career on Spider-Man. Edited & Produced by...
2020-12-2153 minGermany vs USAWedding & LockdownJim and Alex discuss the Zivildienst, the military draft and some experiences they've had at the Goethe Institut in Schwäbisch Hall. Alex has some stories about how he got his tattoo and another lockdown is coming before Christmas! podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2020-12-1851 minGermany vs USAHochzeitsglocken & Russian HospitalityThe holidays, weddings, and a snowy night in Detroit are on Alex and Jim's mind in this week's episode. Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail topodcast[a]germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2020-12-0652 min
Comic Book HistoriansJoe Staton Career Interview: E-Man Comic Artist part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview comic artist, Joe Staton, from his early fanzine days in the 60s, to starting his professional comic's career with Jim Warren Magazines, Charlton with their bullseye fanzine and the CPL gang, co-creating E-Man with Nick Cuti, Space: 1999, Six Million Dollar Man, inking Sal Buscema on the Avengers and Herbe Trimpe on the Hulk in the mid 1970s, the Marvel black and white magazines and his work on Mike Friedrich's Star Reach in this first of a 2 parter. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, CBH Podcast ©Comi...
2020-11-1442 minGermany vs USADon't you tip that cow!Being so close the election in the US Alex and Jim can't avoid the topic. You'll also learn about a rural tidbit that Jim calls a "Bazooka" and why the concept of "Friendsgiving" might just be the path for worldpeace! 📩 podcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2020-11-0246 minGermany vs USARock Monkey & LebensmittelAlex and Jim are back after a brief break. They discuss what they did while on holiday, voting, a mysterious rock monkey and a man with a gun. Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail topodcast[a]germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2020-10-2143 min
Comic Book HistoriansMort Weisinger's Legacy and Hendre Weisinger with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Hendre Weisinger, son of former DC editor Mort Weisinger, discussing his legacy and career as science fiction author and agent, former editor of Thrilling Wonder Stories for Standard Magazines, DC Comics editor from 1941-1970, with a variety of concepts that came about under his editorship: Supergirl, Krypto, Phantom Zone, Kandor, Legion of Superheroes and having more than 1 kryptonite, the Yellow vs Red sun, Imaginary Stories, Superman Annuals. Co creator of Johnny Quick, Vigilante, Tarantula, Green Arrow and Aquaman, story edit the George Reeves TV Superman series, and was Jim Shooters child hood men...
2020-09-0155 min
The Manage Your Message PodcastAlex Goldfayn: 5 Minute Sales GrowthOur guest says that many of the top sellers, fundraisers, and revenue-growers don’t really like “selling.” The key to success is proactive communication, made simple, and repeated in just a few minutes each day.
In this episode host Jim Karrh welcomes Alex Goldfayn, a top sales speaker as well as a revenue-growth consultant. Alex’s average client grows by 15-20% in their first year of working with him.
Alex is also a bestselling author with a brand-new book: 5-Minute Selling: The Proven, Simple System That Can Double Your Sales ... Even When You D...
2020-08-2738 minGermany vs USA9. Bachelor Party with no Tea!Jim's got the sniffles and did a DriveThrough Covid-Test! Alex cut himself at a Bachelor Party and the guys realise that with Hamburg and Nashville they live in the Bachelor Party-capitals of their countries (Vegas doesn't count as what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas). Here is the link to the old "Ted Lasso" Trailer that Alex and Jim talk about:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KeG_i8CWE8If you want to check out the crazy things happening on Broadway in Nashville check out these two instagram channels:https://www.instagram...
2020-08-2333 min
Comic Book HistoriansCarl Potts: Editor, Artist & Professor Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview former Marvel Executive Editor and Epic Imprint Editor in Chief, Writer, Artist & Professor Carl Potts in part 2 of a 2 parter, where we discuss his later work at Marvel including building up the Punisher from a side character into his own character, with the Punisher Mini Series with Mike Zeck, creating the Punisher War Journal with Jim Lee, working with Mark Gruenwald, editing under Jim Shooter and Tom DeFalco, why he left Marvel, his work on his own creator owned Alien Legion, and his work as a Professor at various universities including the...
2020-08-1452 minGermany vs USA7. Freibad-Pommes mit KarenSoggy fries, tenacious swim coaches, and Karen are a few things Alex and Jim discuss over a glass of bourbon. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2020-08-0928 min
Comic Book HistoriansCarl Potts: Editor, Artist & Professor Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview former Marvel Executive Editor and Epic Imprint Editor in Chief, Writer, Artist & Professor Carl Potts in part 1 of a 2 parter, where we discuss his early days at San Diego Comic Con 1973, breaking into DC Comics with fellow fanzine artist, Jim Starlin, assisting and learning comic book production with Neal Adams & Dick Giordano at Continuity Studios, his Advertising work, and starting as an Editor at Marvel comics working with artists like John Byrne and Bill Sienkiewicz. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, CBH Podcast ©Comic Book His...
2020-08-0352 minGermany vs USA6. Es tut mir leid, mom!"NO Covid, NO Trump, NO Nazi talk" was the guidance for this episode...Jim couldn't even finish his Pizza until that plan went splitsville! Alex and Jim also discuss some mysterious seeds, a temporary prohibition in Hamburg and why 12.000 US-soldiers probably won't leave Germany. podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2020-08-0249 minGermany vs USA4. The Night Owl & der frühe VogelTime difference can be a pain! In this episode Alex and Jim are living through that exact pain by Jim having to stay up late (which he hates) and Alex to get up early (and who likes that...oh wait).Fragen, Feedback and Fun via E-Mail topodcast@germany-vs-usa.com podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2020-07-1946 min
Comic Book HistoriansErik Larsen: Comic Book Maker Part 3 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Erik Larsen in this third of a three parter, discussing his development of Savage Dragon, the Savage Dragon cartoon series for the USA network, Marvel in-jokes present in the series, working with Steve Gerber on pulling Howard the Duck out of the Marvel Universe, the corporate structure of Image Comics and the organizing styles of Larry Marder, then publisher Jim Valentino and then Erik himself as Image publisher, working with Alan Moore, the partner shakeups with Rob Liefeld & Jim Lee, finally working on Nova at Marvel, going to Savage Dragon full time...
2020-07-151h 01Germany vs USA3 - Camping without an A/C?Alex is out on vacation and introduces Jim to the world of German camping from an actual camping ground, while Jim has some interesting news about the Mississippi flag!podcast@germany-vs-usa.com
2020-07-1051 minGermany vs USA2 - The First Second or Second First TimeToday on Germany vs USA, Alex and Jim discuss hidden skills, dumb ideas, and the Wind of Change. How to contact us: podcast@germany-vs-usa.comFor video content: Germany vs USA - YouTube-ChannelGermany vs USA explores the contrasts and joys of two unlikely friends, Alex– a Euro-German living in Hamburg and Jim– an American Southerner living in Nashville, as they learn more about each other’s cultures, languages, and the greater friendship between Europe and the United States. Insightful, whimsical, educational, and always genuine the show aims to bring a slice-of-life perspective to vie...
2020-07-0552 minGermany vs USA1 - This Old DoorknobToday on Germany vs USA, Alex and Jim discuss their new podcast series, the fate of Werder Bremen, and how COVID has changed everything. How to contact us: podcast@germany-vs-usa.comFor video content: Germany vs USA - YouTube-ChannelGermany vs USA explores the contrasts and joys of two unlikely friends, Alex– a Euro-German living in Hamburg and Jim– an American Southerner living in Nashville, as they learn more about each other’s cultures, languages, and the greater friendship between Europe and the United States. Insightful, whimsical, educational, and always genuine the show aims t...
2020-06-2847 min
Comic Book HistoriansTom DeFalco: Consummate Professional Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview former Marvel Editor in Chief, Tom DeFalco in the second of a three parter, where we discuss his creative contributions to GI Joe, Transformers, Marvel Two In One Thing with Sandman, Peter-Porker/Spider-Ham, Machine Man with Herb Trimpe and Barry Windsor-Smith, writing Amazing Spider-Man with artist Ron Frenz, the Mighty Thor, working under Jim Shooter as Marvel as Editor-in-Chief, his replacement by Tom DeFalco, and the sale of Marvel to Revlon by New World, and Marvel going public. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, CBH P...
2020-03-1654 min
Comic Book HistoriansFrank Thorne: Wizard of the Comic Arts Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Frank Thorne, born in 1930, he discusses his past and current works, with a career that spans from the late 1940s, utilizing and expanding on inspirations like Alex Raymond, Hal Foster, and Neil O'Keefe, a late 1940s graduate of the Art Career School in Manhattan, working at Dell, Gold Key and DC Comics with an explosion of fan activity in the 1970s and 80s with his comic work centered around strong beautiful female characters like Red Sonya. This episode finishes after his work on Red Sonya and we explore his famous other femme...
2020-02-0232 min
Comic Book HistoriansFrank Thorne: Wizard of the Comic Arts Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Frank Thorne, born in 1930, he discusses his past and current works, with a career that spans from the late 1940s, utilizing and expanding on inspirations like Alex raymond, Hal Foster, and Neil O'Keefe, a late 1940s graduate of the Art Career School in Manhattan, working at Dell, Gold Key and DC Comics with an explosion of fan activity in the 1970s and 80s with his comic work centered around strong beautiful female characters like Red Sonya. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, CBH Podcast ©Comic Boo...
2020-01-1536 min
Comic Book HistoriansPaul Levitz: Publisher & President Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Paul Levitz, former President and Publisher of DC Comics, In this second of a 2-parter, we discuss his writing and editing Batman in 1978, working with Julius Schwartz, the changes in the 1980s that he and Jenette Kahn brought to DC Comics, Jim Shooter's effect on both companies, the payment of royalties to artists and creators, publishing Will Eisner's work, the effect of the DC Movies on DC Comic's corporate identity, growth of the Direct Market, hiring Frank Miller, John Byrne, Alan Moore, Karen Berger's Vertigo, his role as President and his new...
2019-12-161h 10
Comic Book HistoriansAttorneys vs Historians 2: Howard the Duck Cease and Desist with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonA very special podcast, Alex Grand and lawyer/panel originator Jim Thompson, team up with attorney Daniel Barer, and entertainment law professor Marc Greenberg at San Diego Comic Con 2019 Comics Art Conference to discuss how Cease and Desist changes the narrative of stories in the comics world using examples from the late 1970s to early 1980s, Steve Gerber's Howard the Duck, Destroyer Duck and Dave Sim's Cerberus. How is Jim Shooter involved in all three cases? how does this relate to Spider-Ham? what about that odd Howard the Duck appearance at the end of the Guardian's of the Galaxy...
2019-11-1547 min
Comic Book HistoriansJosef Rubinstein, Comic Book Inker of All Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Josef Rubinstein, famous comic book inker that has inked over more characters and more pencilers than anyone else in comic book history. Josef discusses his inks on the Wolverine Limited Series on Frank Miller's layouts, his inks on Justice League, his favorite Inker on both Jack Kirby and Carmine Infantino, and philosophically discusses the potential death of the role of an inker in comics, and some fun conflicts with Alex Toth and Gil Kane. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, CBH Podcast ©Comic Book Historians. Thumbna...
2019-09-0133 min
Comic Book HistoriansJosef Rubinstein: Comic Book Inker of All Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Josef Rubinstein, famous comic book inker that has inked over more characters and more pencilers than anyone else in comic book history. Josef takes us into his early life in Germany, immigrating to the USA , being hired at Continuity Comics under Neal Adams and Dick Giordano, working with comic book greats like Jack Abel and Wally Wood during his time at the Overseas Weekly, his early comic assignments on Kamandi with Michael Nasser, Warlock with Jim Starlin, John Byrne on Captain America, and working for editor Jim Shooter at Marvel Comics in the...
2019-08-1640 min
Comic Book HistoriansDanny Fingeroth: Editor & Writer Part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Danny Fingeroth, former editor and writer of Marvel Comics for close to two decades in a second parter. Danny takes us into his initial days as editor of the Spider-Man line of comics in 1983, writing Dazzler, editing writing other titles like Marvel Saga with Pete Sanderson, Star Wars, his hiatus as staff in comics to freelance, the cultural change switching from Jim Shooter to Tom DeFalco as Marvel's Editor in Chief 1987 and returning as staff 1989 in full force working on Alpha Flight, Amazing Spider-Man, The New Warriors and Moon Knight working with ar...
2019-07-1643 min
Comic Book HistoriansDanny Fingeroth: Editor & Writer Part 1 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Danny Fingeroth, former editor and writer of Marvel Comics for close to two decades, Danny takes us into his early life, being hired in comics under Larry Lieber, then working with various editors, Archie Goodwin, Louise Simonson, Jim Shooter, Tom DeFalco, and Sol Brodsky working on Captain Britain for Marvel UK, Marvel Reprints, Dazzler, Uncanny X-Men, Micronauts and the Amazing Spider-Man in the early 80s. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, CBH Podcast ©Comic Book Historians. Thumbnail Artwork ©Comic Book Historians. Support us at https://www.p...
2019-07-0154 min
Comic Book HistoriansTim Sale: The Gentleman's Artist part 2 with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Tim Sale, discussing his life and career in a second of a 2 parter which covers his work from his Marvel Color series and his involvement in the Heroes TV show in 2005, Superman Confidential with Darwyn Cooke, the Captain America White series which changed the way he and Jeph Loeb worked together, his run ins with various pop cultures figure like Joss Whedon, his artistic influences like Steve Ditko, Alex Toth, Neal Adams, Normal Rockwell, Mark Chiarello and more! Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Music - Standard License. Images used in artwork ©Their Res...
2019-04-301h 22
Comic Book HistoriansHey Kids! Donald Duck & Superheroes! with Alex Grand, Jim Thompson and Peter CooganAlex Grand and co-hosts Jim Thompson and Peter Coogan discuss various Comic History archival works in a Second Look podcast. Alex discusses Howard Chaykin's Hey Kids! Comics!, Jim talks about How to Read Donald Duck and the comics presence in South America, and Pete Coogan discusses his book on Superheroes as a Genre. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Music - Standard License. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/comicbookhistoriansPodcast and Audio ©℗ 2019 Comic Book HistoriansSupport the show
2019-03-2952 min
Comic Book Historians1975 Atlas Seaboard Comics, Revenge of the Goodmans!! with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand and Jim Thompson discuss the upstart comics line, Atlas Seaboard that ran from 1974-1975, the motivations behind the scenes with Martin and his son, Chip Goodman, as well as the various comics creators that did some early work there like Walt Simonson and Larry Hama as well as big names of the time like Steve Ditko, Wally Wood and Alex Toth. What was Atlas' place in comic history? What long term effects did it have on the industry? Why did Martin Goodman want Marvel Comics to suffer? Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Music - Standard License. Support us at...
2019-03-0145 min
FotoFacts Podcast3 Things That Make Us Happy by Alex, Jim & RobSend us a textWhat 3 things make you happy? Or maybe thing you can't live without or that helps your business or life.Alex Dugan, Jim Felder and Robert Trawick sit down on this episode and chat about their 3 items that are important. Listen to the quick discussion and then click the links below to find out more.Alex's Top 3ShootProofCullinatorDubsadoBONUS: The Image SalonJim's Top 3Acuity SchedulingBeePec.comSlybroadcast (Use Referral Code: 25204f100)BONUS: Zapier.comR...
2019-02-2039 min
Comic Book HistoriansAll In Color for a Dime (Novel) with Alex Grand & Jim ThompsonAlex Grand, Jim Thompson and guest co-host Larry King discuss books that remark on Comic History and give those books and those segments of comic history a second look, discussing science fiction pulp history written in Astounding by Alec Nevala Lee in 2018, commentary on The Great Comic Heroes by Jules Feiffer in 1965, and the representation of color and mood in comics like Mike Mignola's 1992 Bram Stoker's Dracula. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Music - Standard License. Support us at https://www.patreon.com/comicbookhistoriansPodcast and Audio ©℗ 2019 Comic Book HistoriansSupport the show
2019-02-151h 07