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Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastGrant Morrison on Batman/DeadpoolToward the end of our last conversation with Grant Morrison, they mentioned how they would soon be returning to comics, writing a new Batman story. We were ecstatic to hear, but we could not have possibly imagined that the new Batman story would actually be a DC/Marvel Comics crossover featuring the Hollywood darling Deadpool. Even better, it’s a reunion between Morrison and his Klaus collaborator, Dan Mora, which also features numerous backup stories by other rad creators, including Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Hayden Sherman, Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Amanda Conner, G. Willow Wilson, and De...
2025-11-1958 min
Talkin Winter OpsEpisode 136: Keep snow off the road with Snow Fence, Minnesota styleThe easiest snow flake to remove from the roadway is the one that never lands on it. Seems obvious but how to make that happen? On this episode we’re Talkin Winter Ops with Dan Gullickson, Minnesota DOT supervisor of their Blowing Snow Program. Ever since the 1880’s when the railroads first started building snow fence to protect the track and the work on snow fence design that was part of the Strategic Highway Research Program in the 1990’s, engineers have been working to refine snow fence design, materials, and earthwork configurations to manage drifting snow and keep it off the r...
2025-08-2148 min
52 PickupWeek 40 - Man Ain't Nothing But a Man, with Brad GullicksonMe want comic now! All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe team up with Comic Counselor Brad Gullickson to punch through the many floors of issue 40, and discuss the Green Arrow/Black Canary Wedding special as stealth 52 sequel, the many many many Luthor/Musk parallels, and Offspring’s whole deal.
Show Notes:
52
Geoff Johns
Grant Morrison
Greg Rucka
Mark Waid
Keith Giffen
The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic
Aleister Crowley
Alan Moore
Comic Book Couples Counseling
Brad Gullickson
Grateful Dead
Superman
All-Star Superman
John Henry Irons
Natasha Irons
Lex Luthor
Blackest Night
Chai...
2025-06-041h 03
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastGrant Morrison on All-Star SupermanSurprise, friends. Grant Morrison joins the show for Superman Day! As the writer behind the seminal All-Star Superman, which observes its 20th anniversary this November, we cannot think of a better person to help us celebrate the Last Son of Krypton on his 87th birthday. Action Comics #1, featuring the first appearance of Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, hit newsstands on April 18th, 1938. It is the source of everything you love about superhero comics.
When Action Comics first arrived, America was in economic ruin. The world was about to enter its second great war...
2025-04-181h 19
The ComicsXF Interview PodcastThe CXF Interview Podcast 2024 New York Comic Con SpecialDan reports from New York with guests Zack Quaintance, Tim Seeley, Brad & Lisa Gullickson, Juan Ferreyra, Andy Khouri, Fred Van Lente, Joey Esposito and Sean Von Gorman.
2024-11-031h 36
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastMichael Allred, The Monkees, and Marvel (with Special Guest Star Laura Allred)It doesn't take long to recognize pop culture's influence on the work of Michael Allred. Whether we're talking Madman, X-Statix, or Silver Surfer, his comics radiate his passion for music, art, and life. Some references are easy to spot, a few a little trickier, and others impossible unless you know the man personally. For us, his comics mostly equal comfort, a place to rush into and join for an hour or a bit longer.
We adore many of Michael Allred's influences. So, our primary mission on this week's podcast was to dig thoroughly into one...
2024-10-291h 16
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastRam V on Jack Kirby and The New GodsThis year's San Diego Comic-Con brought a lot of news. Possibly the most surprising and easily the most exciting was DC's announcement that The New Gods were coming back to comic shops and that their latest saga would be steered by writer Ram V and artist Evan Cagle. While these characters loom large over the DC universe, they've rarely carried a solo book for any significant amount of time. One reason for that might be that they're such pure Jack Kirby creations, and following in the King's footsteps is more than a challenge.
If anyone...
2024-08-1651 min
Defining HospitalityFive Generations of Mountaintop Magic - Eric Gullickson - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 160Joining the show this week is a committed executive who cherishes the traditions of his resort, inspired by the legacy of his late family, the Smileys. Please welcome to the show The President of Mohonk Mountain House. Eric joins Host Dan Ryan, their conversation delves into the intricacies of managing a multi-generational family business, emphasizing sustainability and stewardship as core principles. Eric provides insights into their strategic planning initiatives and their commitment to balancing profitability with environmental and community preservation.Takeaways: Hospitality means ensuring the comfort and contentment of every guest an...
2024-06-261h 05
WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To ComicsX-Men Special '99We're joined by Brad Gullickson from the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast for a very fun discussion about the Wizard X-Men Special issue from 1999 including the outrageous creation of your favorite mutants, the 10 Best X-Men stories ever told, learning how Wolverine got his Adamantium back and so much more.You can enjoy an UNCUT version of this episode with extra conversation and a scan of the issue, plus many more perks by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS for just $5/mo today!
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2024-06-191h 13
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastMaria Bamford and Scott Marvel Cassidy Are Hogbook and Lazer EyesHow you define your relationship determines its trajectory. If you see your romance as a triumph over adversity, you will triumph. This is one of the many lessons we took from our long ago exploration of Drs. John and Julie Gottman, and we discuss their philosophy thoroughly on this week's podcast with Maria Bamford and Scott Marvel Cassidy. Their new graphic novel from Fantagraphics, Hogbook and Lazer Eyes, details their complicated coupling, all told through the eyes of their various elder pugs.
When Maria Bamford and Scott Marvel Cassidy were at their lowest, they signed...
2024-06-051h 04
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastCreature from the Black Lagoon Lives! with Ram V and Dan WattersThe Gill-man just does it for us. Or Lisa, more specifically. You can have your Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, Wolf Man, and Invisible Man; we'll take the wet and wild one off your hands any day of the week. Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! And no more ravishingly than in our hearts.
Where other Universal Monsters stem from rich, lurid literature and folklore, the Creature is a far more contemporary cat...er, fish. His origins are chained to the 1954 film, its few sequels, and the morality of that brief timeline. While we've seen artists offer s...
2024-05-2957 min
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastFlash Gordon at 90: Dan SchkadeNinety years after his creation, Flash Gordon continues to soar in syndication. Helping us celebrate Alex Raymond's fearless champion this week is current Flash Gordon cartoonist Dan Schkade. Together, we explore why the confident space jock remains relevant and why the electric sexuality associated with the eighties cinematic adaptation is simply an extension of the raw heat present in Raymond's original strips.
Since his birth, numerous stylists have had their way with Flash Gordon. He's been the subject of serials, movies, cartoons, and comic books. In his current strip, syndicated by King Features, Dan Schkade honors the...
2024-01-071h 28
The ComicsXF Interview PodcastOur Son Pete Episode 17: Pryde & Wisdom #1 with Brad and Lisa GullicksonBrad and Lisa Gullickson from Comic Book Couples Counseling join the show to help Dan break down Pryde & Wisdom #1 ... and end up getting distracted by Bob.
2024-01-021h 20
Women Leading In CannabisSara Gullickson | Cannabis Business Advisors"Empowering Women in the Evolving Landscape of Cannabis Funding"In the fast-growing Arizona cannabis industry, Sara Gullickson, CEO of Cannabis Business Advisors, is a trailblazer for women. She joins Kyra Reed to shares insights on navigating the challenges of raising capital for women in the cannabis sector. Sara emphasizes the importance of solid business plans, the right team, and considering partnerships or equity sharing to help social equity applicants overcome financial barriers and turn their licenses into valuable assets. Produced By PodConxKyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/...
2023-08-1835 min
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastSDCC 2023: Erik Burnham on Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesFor most of us, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series is where our shellshocked obsessions began. Now, IDW Publishing returns to this glorious era with their Saturday Morning Adventures offshoot with writer Erik Burnham and artists Tim Lattie, Jack Lawrence, and Dan Schoening busting out all the best Playmates action figures. The new series tickles nostalgic pleasures while keeping itself grounded in the now.
Last week, we unleashed an onslaught of creator content to coincide with the San Diego Comic-Con International. And we are not done. On the west coast, we spoke with numerous comic artists...
2023-08-041h 01
Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast50 Years of Red Sonja: Shannon and Luke LiebermanLet the festivities begin! This year, Red Sonja celebrates her fiftieth anniversary, and as caretakers and licensors of the character, Shannon and Luke Lieberman are determined to transform 2023 into a massive birthday bash. A movie is on the horizon. Gail Simone has penned a new book, and a comics series is launching with a new number one written by Torunn Grønbekk and illustrated by Walter Geovani. It's set to release next week (7/19), which just so happens to coincide with the San Diego Comic-Con.
Red Sonja, Shannon, and Luke Lieberman will be in attendance in San Diego in...
2023-07-101h 06
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastMy Adventures with Superman: In Conversation with the Cast and CreatorsSteel yourself. My Adventures with Superman is the Superman story you've been waiting for, friends. The new animated series (set to premiere on Adult Swim on July 6th and on Max the next day) is a joyful exploration, digging deep into what it means to be super. Not just from Clark Kent's perspective but also from Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane's points of view.
My Adventures with Superman is a vibrant, radical, and passionate outburst. The cartoon is a relationship saga, beginning just as these three wannabe reporters find each other and as Superman bubbles into a...
2023-06-2657 min
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastThe Ultimate Do A Powerbomb! Daniel Warren Johnson InterviewFew comics operate like Do A Powerbomb! Cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson does his thing (along with genius colorist Mike Spicer), pulling you in with the most incredible, kinetic, and badass panels while slowly engaging your heart and soul. When the comic reaches its jaw-dropping climax, you're shook and probably requiring a little alone time to get all those uncontrollable tears out of your system.
Since the very first issue, we've been championing Do A Powerbomb! We've folded the comic into our all-time favorites, reaching into it and finding ourselves over and over again with every re-read. Daniel...
2023-03-011h 30
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastCreator Corner: Joshua Williamson & Jamal Campbell on SupermanNothing has a greater influence over your life than your thoughts; rather they are negative or positive. This is true for Superman, Lex Luthor, Brad Gullickson, Lisa Gullickson, Joshua Williamson, and Jamal Campbell. On this week's podcast, we chat with the two comic creators about Clark Kent's impact on their lives as well as his impact on the greater DC Comics universe. Their Superman #1 hits comic shops this Tuesday, and with it comes an exciting new take on the character and those that flock around him.
Williamson and Campbell's narrative positions the Clark Kent/Lex Luthor relationship...
2023-02-1859 min
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastDan Slott on Silver Surfer & Dawn Greenwood: A CBCC Second OpinionHang on! Dan Slott joins Comic Book Couples Counseling for an epic, in-depth conversation about his Silver Surfer run, which he did in collaboration with Mike Allred and Laura Allred. No other comic has had as profound an impact on our relationship as this one, especially when you consider that Dawn Greenwood and Norrin Radd were the inspiration for the podcast. In many ways, we've spent our entire time on this show preparing for the deep-dive chat you're about to hear.
In creator corner conversations, we usually do our best to avoid spoilers. However, this is an...
2023-02-101h 45
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastThe Best Comics of 2022 (Part Two)Determining the Best Comics of 2022 requires more space than the usual Comic Book Couples Counseling conversation. More space and several more voices!
In Part Two of our epic year-end celebration, we invite another cool cadre of guests on the show to name their favorite books from the previous year. Several titles you may expect, but a whole bunch of others should come as a surprise. We're not NPR, we're not IGN. We're the CBCC Podcast!
If you missed last week's selection of great books, click HERE to catch up. With those goodies firmly locked in...
2023-01-071h 40
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastCreator Corner: Dan Jurgens on The Death of SupermanThirty years ago, Superman died. Then, he came back. We remember the event as a gimmick done to boost sales. Sure. Okay. However, the storyline had a massive impact on the readership, including our young Brad. Today, DC Comics recalls the fictional catastrophe in The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special, exploring the lingering trauma of Kal-El's death.
We chat with Dan Jurgens, the original Death of Superman co-architect, about what it was like to kill the Man of Steel, resurrect him, and revisit the narrative thirty years later through the eyes of Superman's son, Jon Kent. In...
2022-11-0957 min
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastCreator Corner: Scott Snyder Returns!Scott Snyder is back on Comic Book Couples Counseling! The comic creator returns to the show for a joyfully thoughtful conversation discussing his next round of Best Jackett Press/ComiXology Originals: Barnstormers, Canary, and Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine.
In this episode, we start our conversation with the San Diego Comic-Con International and what makes this year different from any other - besides the pandemic, obviously. Presenting your own comics to the con crowd is unique from promoting Batman or Justice League. These are Scott Snyder's babies, and there is something incredibly freeing about their Comic-Con a...
2022-07-211h 17
The ComicsXF Interview PodcastWMQ&A Episode 198: Valentine's Day with Comic Book Couples CounselingOn a special day-after-Valentine's episode, Brad and Lisa Gullickson from the podcast Comic Book Couples Counseling talk about what they've learned from analyzing your favorite four-color paramours.
2022-02-151h 14
MJBulls: Cannabis investing and cannabis fundraisingCannabis Business Advisors | Sara GullicksonHer aim in this pandemic is to become the Xanax for her clients. “If we take a fee from somebody we have to do the best possible job”. With over 12-years of industry experience that includes creating many companies, working as a CEO of a publicly trading cannabis company and being awarded multi-state medical marijuana licenses; Sara Gullickson is the cannabis industries top consultant. Sara’s passion to spread the cannabis culture across the United States by helping companies get licenses while managing and growing their company operations. She joins Dan Humiston to shares how the pandemi...
2021-08-1912 min
Cannabis and Corona0021: Sara Gullickson | Cannabis Business Advisors“If we take a fee from somebody we have to do the best possible job”. With over 12-years of industry experience that includes creating many companies, working as a CEO of a publicly trading cannabis company and being awarded multi-state medical marijuana licenses; Sara Gullickson is the cannabis industries top consultant. Sara’s passion to spread the cannabis culture across the United States by helping companies get licenses while managing and growing their company operations. She joins Dan Humiston to shares how the pandemic has affected her new cannabis company and how the processing and screening of cannabis busi...
2020-08-2600 min
The Curiosity Hour PodcastEpisode 43 - Joshua Casteel (The Curiosity Hour Podcast by Tommy Estlund and Dan Sterenchuk)Season 2, Episode 43 - In Memory of Joshua Casteel (Dec. 1979-Aug. 2012)
Tommy and I are honored to present this special episode in memory of the life of Joshua Casteel. Joshua was a classmate of ours at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We're honored to have Joshua's mother, Kristi Casteel, join us on The Curiosity Hour Podcast to talk to us about her son's life.
Joshua Casteel was a United States Army soldier, conscientious objector, writer, playwright, and divinity student. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in a Christian Evangelical family to pa...
2017-10-201h 59