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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 60The Queens Comic Podcast is sixty - how did that happen?All right now!In our sleepiest episode yet, two tired guys talk about comics. Ian shows off a few rad books he got on a field trip with some friends to Brickhouse Comics in Connecticut, as well as some new issue pick ups and some cool E.C.-related fanzines while Billy shows off his latest pick ups and then goes off on some inspired rants before sharing his thoughts on Superman. RIP Ozzy!2025-07-2335 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 59 - The Technical Difficulties Special!The Queens Comic Podcast is back, with our fifty-ninth episode! Despite the horrible heat wave and technical difficulties, Billy (who is sitting in the dark but not in a cave, honest!) and Ian trudge through their recent pick ups, ranging from some vintage underground smut to silver age keys to wonky Charlton horror books and even some Superman! It's all the wacky, unscripted banter and keen observation and intellect you've come to expect from the Queens Comic Podcast - hey hey, let's go!And if you haven't already, follow...2025-07-1043 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 58The Queens Comic Podcast is back! This time around, Ian and Billy go over their recent pick ups from Hurricon in Queens and the Route 110 show in Long Island as well as some junk store finds and a $1 bin sale in Long Island. Along the way, thrill to Billy's Elvis CD pick ups, a movie poster for a film neither of them has ever seen and Ian's story about getting bulldozed by a man with crazy hair.All this and more awaits your eyeballs and earholes in this 58th episode!2025-06-2538 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 57 - To Keep Or Not To Keep, That Is The QuestionThree weeks in a row? What's going on here!This time around, it's something different! Billy's got a stack of books and he doesn't know if he should keep them or sell them off. Ian gives him bad advice, and then shows off his pick ups for the week (spoiler alert - there's a lot of Mister X and maybe some Nancy and Sluggo too).And if you haven't already, follow us on the socials! It's what all the cool kids are doing these days.2025-06-1139 min
Kicking the SeatEp1111: Bring Her Back (2025) - Live Roundtable ReviewHorror wunderkinds Danny and Michael Philippou are back with Bring Her Back--a follow-up to their 2023 cult hit, Talk to Me!While not a sequel, the new film delves into similar realms of demonic possession, busted family dynamics, and body horror-as-adolescence metaphor. Billy Barratt and Sora Wong star as Andy and Piper, siblings who are placed in a new foster home following the sudden death of their father.Their new guardian, Laura (Sally Hawkins), is doting but odd, and has an odd relationship with a mute child named Oliver (Jonah Wren Phillips) whom she is also...2025-06-0500 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 56 - Comic Party Round Up!Look at us, delivering on time again!In episode 56, Ian and Billy go over some recent pick ups and discuss their experiences at the May Queens Comic Party's triumphant return! Lots of oddball books to show, and the type of unscripted nonsensical banter you've come to expect! All this, plus Billy gets a grail!And if you haven't already, follow us on the socials! That way you can stay hip to the happenings.Follow us on Instagram @queenscomicpodcast / @queenscomicpartyFollow us on...2025-06-0438 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Party - Episode 55 - Cradle Con, Philly Fan Fest And More!We're late, and this time, extra bitchy!OLD MEN YELL AT CLOUDS!This time around, after Ian went to Texas with Europeans and Billy went to Philly and hung out with Christopher Lloyd, they go over Ian's experiences at CradleCon in long Island, the recent Wayne, NJ show and a bunch of pick ups. Billy talks about his experiences at a few local card shows, and what went right and what didn't. And if you haven't already, follow us on the socials! That way...2025-05-2836 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 54 - Daredevil And R. Crumb!Better late than never, right?The Queens Comic Podcast is back! This time there's lots of talk about the season finale of Daredevil: Born Again, Superman Day 2025 and the recent R. Crumb/Dan Nadel talk that happened in New York City. All this and plenty of oddball pick-ups, mainstream pick-ups and all of the (generally good natured) comic book banter you've come to expect.And if you haven't already, follow us on the socials! That way you can stay hip to the happenings.Follow...2025-04-1935 min
Blues is the TruthBlues is the Truth 746🎙️ New Episode of Blues is the Truth – Out Now! 🎶
This week, Ian McHugh brings another exciting mix of blues, soul, and roots, featuring a perfect blend of legendary artists, rising stars, and fresh new sounds. With regular features like Blues Driver, Title Track Tango, and The Song Remains the Same, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Kicking off with the high-energy piano and powerhouse vocals of Victor Wainwright, the show flows through the deep soul of Billy Price, the classic blues sound of Dave Kelly, and the raw energy of Juke Joint Kings. There...2025-03-222h 00
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 53You thought we were gone? No chance, but sometimes life gets in the way.So yeah, it's been two weeks but we're back with a big fat stack of pick ups to go over, thoughts on the Comics Elite 11 Show in Queens, some discussion of the Stan Lee documentary currently generating some controversy and some news about Billy's upcoming garage sale (really)!And if you haven't already, follow us on the socials! That way you can stay hip to the happenings.Follow us on...2025-03-1934 min
The Will Spencer PodcastMIKE WILLIAMS - How The Beatles Broke the West: Engineering Cultural Collapse with Pop MusicMike Williams, the creator of the Paul is Dead YouTube channel, unravels the intricate tapestry of the Beatles' cultural significance, which he argues extends far beyond mere musical innovation. Through meticulous documentation and analysis, Mike posits that the ascent of the Beatles was not merely a product of artistic evolution, but rather a calculated orchestration by record companies and media entities aimed at reshaping societal values. This episode explores how the Beatles became the face of a broader cultural manipulation, as well as the challenges of discerning truth in an era where conspiracy theories are...2025-03-143h 42
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 52Like a bad rash you can't get rid of, The Queens Comic Podcast is back! In this latest talk, Billy and Ian cover the latest Queens Comic Party Brooklyn Invasion show and the pickups that they got there last weekend -like some bronze and silver age DC, some vintage EC books, some indie and underground titles and a whole lot of Kirby, as well as a few other odds and ends like a mysterious Ken Landgraf book, a CM Punk Thor comic and the merits of punching Nazis!And...2025-02-2636 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 51Hey now! It's episode 51 of The Queens Comic Podcast!This time around, Ian goes over his latest pick ups including, shockingly, some E.C. stuff and some Charlton horror books as well as a Ric Flair comic and the elusive last five issues of Sam Kieth's The Maxx while Billy shows off a crazy collection of vintage comic book promo 'stuff' from the nineties before the guys engage in a discussion about upcoming MCU and DC film properties.And if you haven't already, follow us on the socials! That...2025-02-1236 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 50 - New Pick-Ups, Diamond Woes And Neil GaimanThe Queens Comic Podcast turns 50!
In this latest episode, Billy and Ian go over their recent pick-ups, including some new Mark Spears books, some E.C. stuff, a fair bit of Swamp Thing and some oddball indie titles. Along with that, they go over the state of the Diamond bankruptcy case and do a bit of a deep dive into the Neil Gaiman allegations.
And if you haven't already, follow us on the socials! That way you can stay hip to the happenings.
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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 49Episode 49 of The Queens Comic Podcast is here - rejoice!
In this latest round, Billy and Ian go over the recent Queens Comic Party Brooklyn Invasion show, go over their recent pickups, dish some dirt on a crazy sandwich thief and discuss plans for upcoming Queens Comic Party events. Lots of E.C. talk here, some Derf Backderf and Johnny Ryan coverage, more on Tom Scioli's Godzilla Monsterpiece Theater and lots more. It's all kinds of fun for all kinds of people!
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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 48 - Godzilla Talk!Episode 48 of The Queens Comic Podcast is on the internet and looking for love!
In this latest round, Billy and Ian go over some recent toy picks ups, most of which have to do with Godzilla, and discuss Tom Sciolo's super-fun Godzilla Monsterpiece Theater series from IDW as well as recent pick ups like a great Dave Stevens retrospective, some EC fanzines and some Mark Spears cover buys. All that and the usual wacky banter awaits you, so dig in!
And if you haven't already, follow us on the...2025-01-2332 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 47 - Recent Pick Us And The Diamond DebacleEpisode 47 of The Queens Comic Podcast is ready for your eyes and ears - who says we never do anything for you?
This time around, Ian and Billy go over pick ups from the Hot Flips show in Long Island, the Clifton Comic Book show in New Jersey, and from some local stores and they find some interesting stuff, including a grail book for Billy and a super cool signed book for Ian along with a few Mark Spears covers, some nice Joseph Michael Linsner pick ups, and some more recent titles like Warm...2025-01-1537 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 46 - Happy New Year!Episode 46 of The Queens Comic Podcast is our holiday gift to you!
But really, it's just Ian and Billy going over their pick ups from the last 10 days or so. Ian got some rad Taschen books for Christmas and shows them off before going over what comics he found on trips to New Jersey and Long Island, while Billy goes through some of the great stuff he picked up when he bought a small collection. If you like Robert Crumb, Al Feldstein and rocket ships, E.C. reprints, bronze age DC horror, Star Wars...2025-01-0136 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast Episode 45 - Superman, The Penguin & The Route 110 Comic Show!It's time for episode 45 of The Queens Comic Podcast!
What gets covered this time? Lots of talk about The Superman trailer (viva Krypto!) and the new(ish) HBO series The Penguin and the animated Creature Commandos show as well as Ian's thoughts and pick ups from last weeks Route 110 comic show in Long Island, Billy's recent toy and comic acquisitions, talk about dealing with trouble storing comics and collectibles and details on upcoming Queens Comic Party events.
And if you haven't already, follow us on the socials! What are...2024-12-2037 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 44The Queens Comic Podcast train keeps on rolling with episode 44!
This time around, they go over the recent Queens Comic Party and the Toys For Tots drive we did with the Marines as well as recent pick up including some silver age, some bronze age, some undergrounds and some more recent indie books before arguing about OMAC again. Hear Ian recommend weird Kirby books and get inspired by Billy's life coach speeches. All this and more awaits you in the latest episode of The Queens Comic Podcast - so snap to it, baby!
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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 43 - Convention And Black Friday HaulsThe Queens Comic Podcast returns with episode 43! Pretty soon, we'll hit 50!
But for now, Ian and Billy go over their experiences at New York City's long running Big Apple Comic Con and meeting Larry Welz, the creator of the infamous underground comic, Cherry Poptart, as well as the different pick ups and super deals that they got at that show. Not enough? They also cover some Black Friday sale pick ups and what went down at the Hot Flips show in Long Island last weekend. Lots of weird sleaze and underground books in this...2024-12-0535 min
Action Sports Jax 24/7Brent & Austen Show 11.25.24 Hour 1 - Jaguars coming off bye, Texans continue to look so pedestrian, Billy Napier's Turnaround, Ian Rapoport's ResponseBrent Martineau & Austen Lane talk Jags as they come off the bye and prepare to host Houston. The Texans continue to look like a shell of themselves compare to last year - despite their winning record. Billy Napier continues to send the Gators trending up with another upset over a ranked team. Ian Rapoport responds to Mike Mularkey's hoax & the guys react to the story going to the NY Post.2024-11-2555 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 42 - Recent Pick Ups, Punk Rock Stories And Big Apple Comic Con!The Queens Comic Podcast returns with episode 42!
This week, Ian shows off a few oddball books that he picked up and Billy forgets to show off anything he picked up as the conversation moves from comics to punk rock stories and band talk before then shifting back to comics with plans for Big Apple Comic Con in NYC this weekend. Along the way, they talk about how congestion pricing could affect local comic stores in New York City and more - even pierogis!
And if you haven't already, follow...2024-11-2235 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 41The Queens Comic Podcast returns!
Ian and Billy show off their pick ups from the last week or so. Billy hit two shows while Ian hit a store sale in Pennsylvania and they've got some pretty cool books on hand. Not enough? They also go over podcasts that they like, discuss the Deadpool Wolverine movie, talk about Lorenzo Lamas and Danzig and rant just a tiny bit about politics.
And if you haven't already, follow us on the socials! What are you waiting for?
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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 40The Queens Comic Podcast is back!
This time around, Billy, who is born ready, went to the Hot Flips show in Long Island while Ian and some friends made a trek to Massachusetts to The Giant Skeleton Show. What did they get? There's only one way to find out. On top of that, there's discussion about the real effect of comic book burn out and whether or not Carl Barks was the better Disney duck artist than Don Rosa.
And if you haven't already, follow us on the socials...2024-11-0535 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 39 - NYCC Recap!The Queens Comic Podcast is back!
Where were we last week? Billy went to NYCC and Ian moved a bunch of stuff to a storage locker and did some dollar bin digging. Thrill to Billy's recap of what went down at NYCC and check out the massive stash of comics he grabbed there - golden age, silver age, bronze age, copper age, modern - you name it! Meanwhile, Ian visited Desert Island in Brooklyn and bought some old E.C. books.
And if you haven't already, follow us on...2024-10-2337 min
Back In My DayBONUS - Billy Teen Is Not My... (Agatha Ep. 3, 4 & 5)Mike and Ian discuss Agatha All Along Episodes 3, 4, and 5 along with that surprise ending! And of course, our wildly irresponsible reckless speculation. 2024-10-1632 min
Ian Talks ComedyMike Teverbaugh (Drew Carey Show / Last Man Standing)Mike Teverbaugh joins me and discusses his names pronunciation; his new play, The Mostly True Story of a Common Scold; his other play, The Dugout; watching Captain Kangaroo as a child; Batman 66; going to UCLA to become a sportswriter; meeting his wife and future co-writer; writing spec scripts; joining an entertainment softball team; that leading to working on Who's the Boss; Billy; working on Getting By; going to Roc for season 3; being thankful they didn't write for the live show; Almost Perfect and the resort episode; being writing partners with your wife; getting Drew Carey and not having to...2024-10-051h 01
Mike Stephens - On The Real SideWind Down Zone October 2024Wind Down Zone October 2024Hour 11. Ian Foster. tell me its true.2. Carl Anderson. how deep does it go.3. George Benson,. summer love.4. Bass X. cant wait to see you again.5. Chantay Savage. turned away.6. Chante Moore. my special perfect one.7. Phil Perry. one touch.8. Kenny Smith. call me.9. Sam Salter. its on tonight.10. Joe Thomas. lets stay home tonight.11. Three Shades Brown. love complications.12. Tanya Blount. love ballad.13. Brand New Heavies. forever. remix.14. Craig T Cooper. loves dues.Hour 2.1. Company. you make...2024-10-042h 58
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 38 - We're Back!It's been a few weeks but the Queens Comic Podcast is back!
After a bit of a hiatus, Billy and Ian return to talk about some of the upcoming Queens Comic Party events, concert want lists and lots of comics! Thrill to the sights and sounds of old ratty old Charlton horror and sci-fi books, the new Henry & Glenn issue, Cyanide Swamp, some oddball pre-code horror, the new issue of The Incredible Hulk, Oni's new E.C. books and a gorgeous (and long out of print) Dave Stevens hardcover collection.
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Where Did the Road Go?Talking Novels with Joshua, Mike, and RPJ - Aug 24, 2024Seriah is joined by Mike Clelland, Joshua Cutchin, and Red Pill Junkie. Topics include scheduling difficulties, Mike and Josh’s new fiction books, RPJ’s cover artwork, Mike’s page lay-out art directing, Joshua’s proof-reading, Mike’s “The Unseen”, words Mike avoided, Christopher Knowles and “The Secret Sun” podcast, comic books/graphic novels, owls. The color blue, Carl Jung, “The Red Book”, Carlos Castaneda, psychedelics, Josh’s “Them Old Ways Never Died”, symbolism, the phenomenon of characters seeming to have personalities of their own, alcoholism and other addictions, the two books shared universe, the impact of the pandemic on live musicians, the film...2024-09-081h 33
Where Did The Road Go?Talking Novels with Joshua, Mike, and RPJ - Aug 24, 2024Seriah is joined by Mike Clelland, Joshua Cutchin, and Red Pill Junkie. Topics include scheduling difficulties, Mike and Josh’s new fiction books, RPJ’s cover artwork, Mike’s page lay-out art directing, Joshua’s proof-reading, Mike’s “The Unseen”, words Mike avoided, Christopher Knowles and “The Secret Sun” podcast, comic books/graphic novels, owls. The color blue, Carl Jung, “The Red Book”, Carlos Castaneda, psychedelics, Josh’s “Them Old Ways Never Died”, symbolism, the phenomenon of characters seeming to have personalities of their own, alcoholism and other addictions, the two books shared universe, the impact of the pandemic on live musicians, the film “Un...2024-09-081h 34
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Queens Comic Party 3rd Anniversary Show Recap!Hey Kids, it's the Queens Comic Podcast!
In this latest episode, Billy and Ian cover the epic Queens Comic Party Third Anniversary bash, complete with a wacky cake! On top of that, Ian gets his ultimate grail book after wanting one for almost forty years (he's old), and talks about his pick ups from the show and from Streetside Anthony in addition to showing off some super cool programs from The Society Of Illustrators, while Billy goes deep into silver age DC territory in addition to highlighting some rad old school horror comics and...2024-08-2837 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 36 - Terrificon Recap!Another week, another episode of Queens Comic Podcast!
This time out, Billy and Ian cover last week's adventure into the wilds of Connecticut when they made the drive to Terrificon! Lots of books were purchased and lots of fun was had. Pick ups this week include Billy's grail book, a rad EC fanzine, some fun Eerie Publications books, a handful of oddball indie books, some harder to find Joseph Michael Linsner titles, an encounter with Ken Landgraf, Marvel's new 'red band' Werewolf By Night book lots more. They also dish some dirt on the upcoming Queens Comic...2024-08-2137 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 35 - Summer Pick Ups And Show Reviews!Ahoy-hoy, mere mortals, Queens Comic Podcast episode 35 is ready for your ears and eyes!
What's going on in this episode? We're glad you asked. While Ian was drinking beer in a lake, Billy went to the Bronx Anime And Comic Expo where he bought some rad variants from DJ Linx to support the Comics Curing Cancer initiative. Hear all about the show and an epic encounter that took place (drama alert!). What else have you got? Well, Ian stopped off at Rhino's Comics in Rochester on the way back from vacation and picked up...2024-08-1438 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 34Queens Comic Podcast episode 34 is live, so get down on it!
This week Billy and Ian go over the use of AI in comic art and why it stinks, some super cool pieces of original art that Billy got his hands on, last weekend's Royal Collectibles Parking Lot Con and recent pick ups including a few issues of Harvey Pekar's excellent American Splendor, some signed books that Billy snagged on the cheap, the final issue of Jeff Lemiere's Fish Flies, the new sixth edition of the E.C. Fan-Addict fanzine featuring some gorgeous Graham...2024-07-2437 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 33 - Are Marvel And DC Books Getting Stale?WOW! It's time for the 33rd episode of The Queens Comic Podcast!
This super duper episode goes over Ian and Billy's thoughts on current Marvel and DC books. Are they getting stale and boring or is this just a case of two old men yelling at clouds? Lots of talk here about what they feel is working and what they feel isn't. In addition to that, they go over their weekly pick ups and the fun that they had at the last Queens Comic Party and some of the radtastic old comic books that...2024-07-1740 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 32 - Brooklyn Invasion Wrap Up!It's time for the 32nd episode of The Queens Comic Podcast!
This episode is all about the post Brooklyn Invasion show bliss! Billy and Ian go over their pick ups from the recent Queens Comic Party show in Brooklyn, showing off a rare Dave Stevens fanzine offering, some golden age goodness including a sweet E.C. book, some of Frank Thorne's sexier work, some vintage Ditko Captain Atom books and then some of Ian's dollar bin digging, including a few Richard Corben oddities, some Boneyard Press horror and a few Tim Vigil books.
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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 31 - Garden State Comic Fest!It's time for the 31st episode of The Queens Comic Podcast!
This time around, Ian talks comic hunting in NYC and shows off some classic EC books, Billy goes all in on Avatar horror books, Ian can't stop buying golden age Nancy comics and then the guys talk about their experiences going to the Garden State Comic Fest show in everyone's favorite state, New Jersey!
So check it out, check it out, check it out. Lot's of comic talk, and a look at Personality Comics' 1992 oddity, Healthman And The...2024-06-2836 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 30 - The Route 110 Comic ShowLike it or not, it's the 30th episode of The Queens Comic Podcast!
In this installment, Billy and Ian go over comics that they picked up this week and their trip to the Route 110 Comic Show in Long Island. Prepare yourself for more Nancy talk and underground comix talk because Ian is obsessed as well as some EC Comics love, Billy's super cool Silver Age DC books and a story about how Billy tried to fight a CGC witness!
So do your civil duty and get down with the...2024-06-1940 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 29 - Brooklyn Comic Con & The Frazetta Museum!Check it out, check it out - it's the 29th episode of The Queens Comic Podcast!
This time around, Billy and Ian cover Ian's visit to the Frank Frazetta Museum in Pennsylvania (he left Queens!) and all the rad stuff going on there, the new Fantagraphics hardcover edition of The Complete Web Of Horror, some other random pick ups and Billy's experiences at last weekend's Brooklyn Comic Con. Also, stickers and beer drinking! It's a whole lot of nerdy fun, our gift to you!
And while you're at it...2024-06-1335 min
Culinary Connections: Distribution DialoguesHighlights Episode - Distribution Challenges Mashup2:03 Mike Moniz, Wulf’s Fish  5:51 Brian Fiscalini, Fiscalini Farms13:24 Billy Itule, Itule Produce  17:25 Brad Yellock, Inland Seafood23:03 Andrea Bezzecchi, Acetaia San Giacomo  Â
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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 28Gabba Gabba Hey! In this 28th episode of The Queens Comic Podcast, Billy and Ian go over their experiences setting up at the Forest Hills Comic Con, meeting Kyle Baker, pick ups from the show and some other illustrated oddities that have made their way into their respective collections. Also, Alf is back.
So don't be a cretin, hop on over to Spotify or on YouTube and check out our latest episode!
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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Party - Episode 27 - Koch Warehouse Field Trip!In this 27th episode of The Queens Comic Podcast,
our dustiest one yet, Ian drinks a beer and can't remember the name of a Smashing Pumpkins song! But more importantly, Ian and Billy talk about their recent trip to the (infamous?) Joseph Koch comic warehouse that was a field trip for the Queens Comic Party crew and the good and bad that this entailed - was it Heaven or was it Hell? Turns out, a little bit of both. We also cover a trip to St. Marks Comics in Industry City, Brooklyn that led to the discovery of some...2024-05-0840 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 26In this 26th episode of The Queens Comic Podcast, Billy and Ian are back, yapping about comics they like... and more! They go over some of the casting news for the upcoming Fantastic Four movie, Ian complains about how much Madame Web sucked and then they go over some recent pick ups like some 70's Iron Fist books, some old horror and sci-fi titles, Ultimate Spider-Man, Spectregraph and lots more!
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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 25In this 25th episode of The Queens Comic Podcast, Billy and Ian are clearly too tired to have come up with a proper agenda but instead of taking the naps they so obviously need, ramble on about comics that they picked up at a $1 bin sale in Queens, last week's Queens Comic Party show, Tim Vigil's work on The Terrifying Crimson Bat, The Ultimate Warrior comic, a collection of weird indie stuff they bought, Peach Momoko, CGC and social media woes.
So what are you waiting for? Check out the latest episode on Spotify...2024-04-1939 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 24After a way too long hiatus, the Queens Comic Podcast is back! This time, Billy and Ian share their thoughts on Ed Piskor's tragic passing before then going over their pick ups from last week's Kong Kon V convention, held in the wilds of everyone's favorite state - New Jersey! We also cover a rad book on the history of underground comics, some oddball titles that arrived in Billy's store out of the blue and lots more.
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Blues is the TruthBlues is the Truth 685🎶 Dive into the soulful world of blues with Ian McHugh on "Blues is the Truth" podcast! Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing rhythm of Chicago Blues Allstars, Cinelli Brothers, and Mississippi Macdonald, among others. This holiday season, we're spicing up the playlist with festive tunes to amplify the joy.
Join us as we groove to the timeless classics by Little Walter, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, and the enchanting voice of Billie Holiday. The lineup doesn't stop there - with electrifying performances by Eric Clapton, Bernie Marsden, and the soulful collaboration of Paul Cook Blues Band featuring Katie Bra...2023-12-152h 00
Background Briefing with Ian MastersNovember 22, 2023 - Raz Segal | Kristin Kobes Du Mez | Reverend Billy TalenAn Assessment of Whether the Term Genocide Applies to What is Happening in Gaza | Speaker Mike Johnson's Pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago as his Extremist Views Are Exposed | An Activist Who Preaches Against Consumerism and Black Friday Shopping
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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 23 - Epic Fail!Queens Comic Podcast - Episode 23 - Epic Fail!
In this 'less happier than usual' episode, Billy and Ian discuss a recent theft that took place at The Queens Comic Party Brooklyn Invasion Show on October 28th, what happened when the thief got caught and the ensuing social media insanity that happened when the person in question was exposed.
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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 22In this 'what'd you get episode,' Billy and Ian go over some recent pick ups including some Disney books, Solar: Man Of The Atom #1 and #3, some Judge Dredd, Punk Mambo, New Guardians #2, Danger Girl, Moebius, Puppet Master #2, more Alf, Action Comics Weekly #640, Doom Patrol #19, various What If issues, Superman #423, Joe Vigil's Dog #1, Omen #3, The Mask Returns, Faust, Anne Rice comic adaptations, Dark Horse Star Wars books, Blood Reign #1, Solson Publication's Ninjitsu and lots more! We also learn some fun facts about Billy's bathroom decor.
So what are you waiting for? Check out the...2023-10-0535 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 21In this episode, we go over Billy's pick ups from the August Hot Flips show in Long Island and learn that Billy really LOVES ALF. We also cover Sergio Aragones, the Fantaco Night Of The Living Dead preview book, Justice League Of America #25 (which Billy's dog tried to eat) and 58, Green Lantern #19 and 27, Heathcliff's Funhouse #1, NOW Comics' Terminator and Married With Children runs, Wrightson and Starlin on Punisher POV, lots of Bongo Simpsons comics, The Ren And Stimpy History Of Sports One Shot, Animaniacs comics, Tek World #1, Gotham Academy #1, Uncanny X-Men #176, Frank Miller's Ronin, Adam Hughes' Catwoman art, Frank...2023-09-2135 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 20Now that summer vacations are over and things are kinda-sorta back on schedule, the latest episode of the Queens Comic Podcast is now live!
This time around, Ian and Billy take a long overdue look at Matthew Allison's excellent Cankor hardcover collection, talk about Ian's equally long overdue trip to Desert Island Comics and hanging out in Williamsburg eating delicious BBQ, the new release of Devil's Cut, Last Gasp's Anarchy Comics #2, Billy's recent acquisition of the Marvel Hip Hop Variants Collection Vol. 1 hardcover and, last but not least, the silliness that is DC's new...2023-09-0732 min
The Sport Psych Show#249 Dr Billy Low - Pressure TrainingI’m delighted to speak to Dr Billy Low in this week’s episode. Billy is Assistant Professor at the School of Sport and Exercise at Heriot-Watt University. Billy completed his PhD at the University of Essex on the topic of pressure training. We take a deep dive into pressure training and discuss a fascinating paper Billy led on the subject along with Dr Mike Stoker, Prof Joanne Butt and Prof Ian Maynard entitled “Pressure Training: From Research to Applied Practice”. The purpose of the paper is to guide coaches and sport psychology practitioners in conducting pressure training a...2023-09-0452 min
God Bless FootballGBF- Nitro's Fantasy Draft w/ Ian Rapoport and Joe ThomasIan Rapoport joins the show to discuss final roster cuts, what it was like being filmed for NFL Draft: The Pick Is In and to shame Billy's Peloton practices. Mike Wright of The Fantasy Footballers joins the show to give some fantasy advice and to help Dan "Nitro" Clark get ready for his draft. Joe Thomas teaches us a beer drinking trick he learned in Ireland and explains why his HOF bust looks the way it does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-09-011h 22
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 19The latest episode of the Queens Comic Podcast is now live!
In this episode, you'll get to learn all about NJ Collector's Fest, Billy and Ian's collective love of Elvis, McFarlane Toys, delicious chicken fingers and bad traffic, the crazy guest list and even crazier jam session that took place, Ian's encounter with a really weird kid, comic book and autograph pricing at shows, comic book creator Jim Zubkavich, convention backing board sketches, hanging out with artist Rodney Ramos and Zap Comix #13!
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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 18The latest episode of The Queens Comic Podcast is now live!
This time around, Ian and Billy cover comic book hunting etiquitte, the scourge of Key Collector addicts and why you should take chances on $1 bin books. They also go over recent comic pickups, Zap Comics #8 and how S. Clay Wilson's art gives Ian anxiety, Moebius Comics, Maria Wolf's rad cover art, Swedish Spider-Man comics and the international comics craze, Dark Horse Presents #55, why Ian doesn't like Hobbits but Billy loves Lord Of The Rings and Lone Wolf & Cub!
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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 17It's a heavy metal comics inspired by the most metal guy in Queens that goes all in on Billy's neighbor, The Cryptic Writings Of Megadeth from Chaos Comics and the Necro Premium Edition and how they make girls at comic stores jealous, the time Ian met Lemmy at a nudie bar in Vegas, Billy's weird connection to Twisted Sister, rambling thoughts on the Pantera reunion and if Kiss comics any good. We also go over how Metallica comics are also not very good but Ian is old and saw them live when it mattered, Danzig's Verotika books and how...2023-07-1335 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 16The latest episode of the Queens Comic Podcast is now live!
This time around, Billy and Ian go into detail on the one and done obscurity that is Savage Ninja #1, London Night Studios' Dead Boys #1 and the beautiful van art of James O'Barr's Savages #1 as well as Billy's weird love of David Patrick Kelly, the fantastic Giant Size Santos Sisters #1, Darkwing Duck, the majestic artwork in Will Eisner, Jules Pfeiffer and Wally Wood's Outer Space Spirt, the TMNT movie adaptation, Frank Miller and Geof Darrow's Hardboiled #1, a weird old calendar from 1974 with Wrightson and...2023-06-2925 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 15In this episode, Billy and Ian talk about their experience at the first Hot Flips show in Long Island. We then learn how much Billy loves Green Lantern and about his casting ideas for the TV show and the importance of second changes. After that, it's time to talk about dollar bin diving at a thrift store in Queens where we go over L.I.F.E. Brigade #1 from Blue Comet Press, Marvel's The Nam and it's connection to The Punisher, 'Mazing Man #12 and its Frank Miller Dark Knight cover, Eclipse's Miracleman run, Glen Orbik's Batman Shadow Of The...2023-06-1546 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 14The latest episode of The Queens Comic Podcast is now live!
In this episode, Billy and Ian discuss the waning appeal of Mad Magazine despite its classic status, how CGC seems to be dropping in popularity, Creature Tech from Earthworm Jim creator Doug TenNepal, if Beanie Babies are being sold inside shoe repair stores, what it was like setting up at the 2023 Forest Hills High School Comic Show and are teenage girls into Nightwing? They also cover Billy's magical ability to put prints in plastic seals at shows, the importance of being nice, the...2023-06-0137 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 13In this latest episode, Billy and Ian talk about their experiences at NJ's King Con and NYC's Big Apple Comic Con and cover some of their pick ups from the shows and how cool Roy Thomas is before going over Psycho Killers comics, Charles Burns' masterpiece Black Hole, Robert Crumb's Big Ass Comics, Billy's obsession with the Ultimate Warrior, Last Gasp's Commies From Mars collected edition, Brooklyn Dreams, the Marvel Aliens Epic Collection, how cool anthology comics are, Will Eisner and The Spirit, The Spain Rodriguez Documentary 'Bad Attitude: The Art Of Spain Rodriguez' and DC's Wednesday Comics.
2023-05-1150 minIan Talks ComedyKevin Kelton - writer's commentary SNL 11/10/84 (George Carlin / Frankie Goes to Hollywood)Kevin Kelton joins me for a writer's commentart for the November 10, 1984 episode of SNL hosted by George Carlin with musical guest Frankie Goes to Hollywood. We talk about working with Carlin; Carlin getting a second chance to act on SNL after not doing it on the premiere; Kevin assisting with a line for Gary Kroeger in cold opening about learning a Walter Mondale impression; odd '84-'85 opening credits; Harry Shearer credited after he left; George is only 47 in this show; was in a great mood whole week; crowd is smaller because they are in a different studio; Carlin...2023-04-291h 22
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 12The latest episode of The Queens Comic Podcast is now live!
In this latest episode, Billy and Ian remember the late, great Al Jaffee before diving into Heather Benjamin's bizarre and beautifully obscene Exorcise art book. From there, it's a look at issue #3 of Last Gasp's notorious Cocaine Comix (featuring work from Leonardo DiCaprio's pops!), Will Eisner's The Spirit, EC Comics that we can't afford and then have a spirited discussion about Ditko's Mr. A & The Maker. The second half of the show discusses DC's Waller Versus Wildstorm book, Avatar's not very good Friday...2023-04-2758 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 11The latest episode of The Queens Comic Podcast is now live!
In this latest episode, Billy and Ian jump into a look at Kitchen Sink Press' Snarf #2 with their underground of the week, before Billy confesses his love of vampirefreaks.com. This is followed by a look at Ken Landgraf's New York City Outlaws #3 (which features a guest appearance from Jon Mikl Thor!), some thoughts on Renegade Press' Manimal #1, Steve Ditko's Mister A, Peach Momoko's X-Men work and NYCC experience, Verotik's Devilman #1, Charles Burns' Facetasm, a great vintage issues of Challengers Of The Unknown...2023-04-1352 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 10The latest episode of The Queens Comic Podcast is now live!
Ian and Billy are reunited in the latest episode where we run down how much fun the last Brooklyn Invasion Queens Comic Party show was before then doing a deep dive on the @twomorrowspubs hardcover collection of Jack Kirby's Dingbat Love before then going over Kirby's career and what makes his work on titles like Captain America, The Fantastic Four, The New Gods and others so important. Plus, we argue about if OMAC sucks or not and if Billy should become a 'ska...2023-03-3043 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 9With Billy indisposed, Ian takes the opportunity to conduct our first ever interview with indie comics creator Scott Ruhl about his new self published book, Futurelux! It's a strangely philosophical talk about art, process, creativity, Â influences, the need to do something different and life!Â
There is, unfortunate, a quick audio glitch just past the 13 minute mark thanks to Zoom but luckily it only lasts about three seconds.
Follow Scott on Instagram @scottgerardruhl and check out his webshop at https://futureluxuryisburning.square.site/
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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 8In this episode, Ian and Billy go over Robert Crumb's Zap #0 and Billy reveals he owns James Tynion IV's old copy of Crumb's Genesis hardcover, Billy gives tips for dating hipster chicks or hippie girls, discuss Digital Webbing #2 and Skottie Young's work, Daredevil #254 and the first appearance of Typhoid Mary, Jack Kirby's Mister Miracle and Billy gets really fired up about Night Thrasher and The New Warriors. This turns into a talk about Comicsgate and why it sucks before then getting into the weird the first U.S. appearance of Judge Dredd, the first appearance of Guy Gardener and...2023-02-2847 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 7In this episode, Billy and Ian do some deep dives into a few pretty weird books including The 1978 Comic Art Convention Program, Basically Strange #1, Comix Book #2, Caliber Presents #1, the latest issue of The Fantastic Four and the DC Universe By Mike Mignola Collection.
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2023-02-1654 min
Vibes and Stuff PodcastS15 Ep. 7: Hip Hop Songs That Deserved A Music Video, Uproxx.com's Best Songs By The Roots, Kendrick's Big Grammy Win, Billy Woods vs. Open Mike Eagle & More!(0:00) intro (4:18) Yasiin Bey officially retires from music (15:07) Kendrick Lamar's 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers' wins the Grammy for Best Rap Album; how do we feel about the win and the album? (29:22) we share what hip hop tracks we personally feel deserved their own music videos and why (1:08:33) we dissect Uproxx.com's list of the 30 greatest songs by The Roots; did they get it right or wrong? (1:35:41) Album Faceoff: Billy Woods- History Will Absolve Me vs. Open Mike Eagle- Brick Body Kids Still Daydream, which one was better? (1:53:15) what we've been bumpin' & a noteworthy album anniversary (2:01:56) outro...Enjoy!...2023-02-082h 02
Last Word On Sports Media PodcastRomo/Olsen/Brady Talk, Super Bowl Set, RIP Billy Packer And More! | Announcer Schedules PodcastRomo/Olsen/Brady talk; Super Bowl; Rest in Peace Billy Packer; NBA News; Chip Carey to Cardinals This week on Episode 34 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin continue discussing Tony Romo and Greg Olsen along with Tom Brady's retirement and the broadcasting implications. A tribute to the legacy of Billy Packer as well as the latest announcer news from the NBA, MLB and college hoops. Throughout the show, 77 different announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including: · NFC and AFC Championship Games Review · Super Bowl Preview · Tony Romo · Greg Olse...2023-02-0257 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 6In this episode, Billy and Ian continue to sift through a giant stack of comics that they recently bought and wind up talking about Barry Windsor-Smith's Rune, Mike Mignola's Dracula comic for Topps, Howard Chaykin's work, Zombies vs. Robots, Sergio Aragones and Plop, The Brothers and their battle against a cult, Now Comics' Fright Night, Todd McFarlane's Infinity Inc. work, John Byrne's Fantastic Four, McFarlane's Invasion work, Saga du Xam by Jean Rollin and Nicolas Devil, Death Rattle #3 from Kitchen Sink, Rob Liefeld, Image Comics, Guillem March's Karmen, Revolutionary Comics' David Lynch bio comic and other weird biography comics. 2023-02-0255 min
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 5This week, Billy and Ian did some shopping! Thrill to the sounds of them discussing some of the new books they bought this week, why they made the buying decisions they did and what appeals to them about their selections. This episode includes discussion of Cosmic Con 2023, Bootleg Spider-Man, the 1992 Faust Tour Book, Slow Death #4, copper age Justice League of America, Mark Waid's writing, Superman and Batman, Marvel Vs. DC, Glenn Danzig's Verotik line, Ian gets exceptionally nerdy about Rom: Space Knight, Atlas Comics and lots more.
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Global Trance Session with Golden Boy MikeGlobal Trance Session - Episode 97 Global Trance Session with Golden Boy MikeContact: MJS Artist Managementartistmanagement@mjsproductions.netSan Diego, CaliforniaUnited States____________________________________________________________________Global Trance Session is Golden Boy Mike's all vinyl trance music Live Stream on Twitch. It broadcasts every Saturday night at 9pm PST at www.Twitch.tv/golden_boy_mike and features Golden Boy Mike in hour #1 and guests from around the world in hour #2 from countries such as the United States, UK, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, Taiwan, Mexico, Canada, and more while attracting view...2023-01-212h 00
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 4Ian and Billy, and this time Mike, sit around talking about comics they like, this time going over the ongoing problems of storing and displaying comics, The Photo Journal Guide To Comic Books, how none of us can afford to collect golden age books, comic art trading cards, Kyle Hotz's early Northstar work, getting signatures and sketches, the time that Billy met Neal Adams and had to pee, Scout's Black Caravan imprint, Alexis Ziritt's art, Slow Death Funnies #1, Richard Corben's Rowlf, the new Power Comics release of Earthman and lots more.
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Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 3Ian and Billy, and this time Mike, sit around talking about comics they like. This unscripted conversational episode includes discussion of the Metro Con 1971 program and the mysterious Fantuccio, lots of talk about Swamp Thing in its various incarnations including the new Absolute Edition hardcover, Animal Man, Grant Morrison and Alan Moore, DCeased, 7 Soldiers Of Victory, Justice League Dark, Constantine and even Fangoria.Â
But mostly, it's about Swamp Thing.
Theme song by Mark! HEY HEY!2023-01-1042 min
Global Trance Session with Golden Boy MikeGlobal Trance Session - Episode 28 Global Trance Session with Golden Boy MikeContact: MJS Artist Managementartistmanagement@mjsproductions.netSan Diego, CaliforniaUnited States____________________________________________________________________Global Trance Session is Golden Boy Mike's all vinyl trance music Live Stream on Twitch. It broadcasts every Saturday night at 9pm PST at www.Twitch.tv/golden_boy_mike and features Golden Boy Mike in hour #1 and guests from around the world in hour #2 from countries such as the United States, UK, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, Taiwan, Mexico, Canada, and more while attracting view...2022-12-292h 00
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 2Ian and Billy, two guys from Queens, New York, sit around talking about comics they like. This unscripted conversational episode includes discussion comic book conventions past and present, meeting creators like Mike Grell, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jim Steranko, Joe Quesada, David Lloyd and Kevin O'Neill, local New City comic store signings, and books we've read recently like Last Gasp's White Comanche, Boom Studios' Specs and A Vicious Circle and new titles from Marvel and DC like Damage Control and The Riddler: Year One.
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@queenscomicparty2022-12-231h 02
Queens Comic PodcastQueens Comic Podcast - Episode 1Ian and Billy, two guys from Queens, New York, sit around talking about comics they like. This episode includes discussion of Spider-Man 2099, The Silver Surfer, young Billy's poetry skills, the Milestone Universe, Department Of Truth, Fat Ninja and comic book store memories.Â
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Theme song by Mark! HEY HEY!2022-12-1653 min
Blues is the TruthBlues is the Truth 637It's time to hit play and stream the latest edition of Blues is the Truth, bringing you two hours of amazing blues and more, exactly when you want it. In this weeks show there are tracks from Junior Wells, Trevor Babajack Steger, JD Simo, Floyd Dixon and Mari Jones, Ike Turner, The Hoax, John Hammond Jr, Larkin Poe, Blind Faith, DR Feelgood, Cab Calloway, Mike Ross with Connor Selby, Soul. Blues, Ledfoot, Mud Morganfield, Billy Brown, JJ Grey and Mofro, John Mayall, Emma Wilson, Thomas Heppel, Backyard Cassanovas, Archie Poe, Graham Hine, Dana Fuchs, BB King and the amazing Angela...2022-11-272h 00
Positively Living®: Shame-Free Productivity ConversationsBenefits of Being a Jack of All Trades with Mike MontagueText your thoughts and questions!The original saying, “jack of all trades” was deemed a compliment for a person with good broad knowledge and the ability to master the integration of disciplines. I love this description because it’s so positive and how I support my clients, but it hasn’t always been seen that way. This week, episode 122 of the Positively Living Podcast is about the benefits of being a jack of all trades!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Mike Montague debunks the negative stigma around the phrase, “jack of all tra...2022-09-1240 min