The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book Podcast
Join hosts Chris Hacker and Aaron Knowles as they unlock the gates to The Oblivion Bar Podcast. Dive deep into the realms of comic books, TV, film, anime, and gaming with heated debates, exclusive comic book creator interviews, and a passionate week-in-review that'll teleport you directly into the heart of nerd nirvana. New episodes every Monday. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Get ready for an immersive journey into the multiverse of enthusiast entertainment!
INTERVIEW: Jeff Lemire
Joining us today is the Eisner-award-winning, New York Times Best Seller behind titles like Sweet Tooth, Primordial, Essex County, Phantom Road, Black Hammer, Descender, Royal City, Gideon Falls, Bone Orchard Mythos, Fishflies, & Minor Arcana.
He also recently returned to DC Comics with writing duties on JSA with artist Diego Olortegui, Absolute Flash with artist Nick Robles, & Robin & Batman: Jason Todd with artist Dustin Nguyen. He’s here today to discuss his upcoming memoir over at Dark Horse Comics 10,000 Ink Stains, which hit shelves on July 15th.
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INTERVIEW: Shawn Hainsworth
Joining us today is an accomplished scriptwriter and founder behind Shawn Hainsworth Productions and SHP Comics.
It is our honor to welcome Shawn Hainsworth onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!
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FROM THE VAULT: INTERVIEW: Jennifer Hale
Back in September of 2021 for episode 53, we sat down with one of the most prolific voice actors of all-time: Jennifer Hale!
Jennifer's incredible filmography includes Naomi Hunter from the Metal Gear Solid franchise, Rosalind Lutece from the BioShock Infinite, Felicia Hardy/Black Cat in Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Bastila Shan from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game series, Kiara from Rick and Morty, (Giganta, Killer Frost, Zatanna, and Inza) in the Justice League and Justice League: Unlimited animated series, and of course: Commander Shepard from the Mass Effect franchise.
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MOVIE REVIEW: Predator: Killer of Killers
"Go forth among the stars and seek only the strongest prey. They shall be your trophy. Become the killer of killers." ⚔️
News & Notes [Sponsored By Oni Press] (11:50)
For our News & Notes segment, we discuss DC Studios announces an animated series for MISTER MIRACLE is officially in the works, THUNDERBOLTS* fails to break even at the box office, and more bad news on Diamond Distribution…
Main Topic (23:41)
This week, we are discussing Dan Trachtenberg’s latest installment in the Predator franchise: Killer of Killers!
The...
INTERVIEW: John Kissee
Joining us today is the writer/artist of Doctor Rigsby: Tales From The Deep—which follows the impeccably dressed Doctor Rigby: a mysterious soldier in an ancient, secret war of magic, monsters, and cosmic madness.
In this thrilling collection, Doctor Rigby visits a demonic mermaid, battles a parking lot full of vampires, boards a haunted house ride from hell, solves a sea monster mystery, and learns the meaning of existence.
We are honored to welcome John Kissee onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!
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INTERVIEW: Christopher Priest
Joining us today is a comic book legend who has been working in the comic book medium since 1978. He has written character defining runs for Deathstroke, Quantum & Woody, Superman, Conan The Barbarian, & many, many others. More impressively, he also helped co-found Milestone Comics and was one of the central architects of The Dakotaverse.
Along with a recent runs on Vampirella and an upcoming Sonja: Reborn series on the way, he’s also here today to discuss Marvel Knights: The World to Come—the long-awaited continuation of what many fans consider his finest work: his iconic Marv...
INTERVIEW: Tim Seeley & Jake Williams
Joining us today are two of the spearheading creatives behind the upcoming Kai-Sei Era, which launches an all-new Godzilla-centered shared universe at IDW Publishing.
One is the editor of the entire Kai-Sei communique and the fan-favorite IDW hit Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees from good-friend-of-the-show Patrick Horvath.
The other is the Eisner Award-nominated writer of the aforementioned Godzilla #1 with artist Nikola Čižmešija, as well as fan favorite series’ like Hack/Slash, Local Man, Revival & Money Shot. He is also headlining the upcoming Masters of the Universe miniseries: The Sword of Flaw...
Battle Royale VI
LET'S GET READY TO RUUUMMBBBLLLEEE 👊🏻💥
We are back for another installment in our BATTLE ROYALE segment! Five fighters, five arena-specific scenarios, two passionate nerds debate skill and combat to determine the ultimate winner among our fictional champions 🏆
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INTERVIEW: Robert Kirkman & Ryan Ottley
Joining us today are the creative team of Invincible Universe: Battle Beast!
One is the Eisner-Award winning writer and co-creator of titles like The Walking Dead, Firepower, Outcast, Oblivion Song, Void Rivals, & (of course) Invincible.
The other is the co-creator for the majority of the Invincible universe and the primary artist for the series–penciling 127 of the 144 issue run. You may also know him from his recent stint over at Marvel Comics with both The Amazing Spider-Man & The Hulk.
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MOVIE REVIEW: Thunderbolts*
“Being the hero, there is no higher calling.” ⚡💥
News & Notes [Sponsored By Oni Press] (7:50)
For our News & Notes segment, we discuss DC Studios CLAYFACE film is reportedly undergoing a “page 1 rewrite”, Jeremy Renner turned down HAWKEYE Season 2 over Disney’s lowball offer, and Sinners crosses $185M at the global box office.
Main Topic (23:41)
For our Main Topic, we review the 36th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Thunderbolts*! Ensnared in a death trap together, an unconventional team of jerks–Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Gho...
INTERVIEW: Ben & Max Berkowitz
Joining us today are the co-founders of the communications and marketing firm Not A Billionaire and the co-writers of the Jewish fantasy folklore comic series The Writer with actor/co-writer Josh Gad and artist Ariel Olivetti.
In their series The Writer, amidst a dark and mysterious turn, comic book writer Stan Siegel's life dives into a neo-Nazi occult nightmare. As demonic chaos and high-speed chases reign, Stan's hunger for answers unveils hidden identities, setting off a desperate race against time in this thrilling saga. To combat the rising tide of terror, Stan must...
INTERVIEW: Curt Pires
Joining us today is the comic book writer of titles like You've Been Cancelled over at Mad Cave Studios, It's Only Teenage Wasteland & Youth at Dark Horse Comics, & Olympia and Indigo Children at Image Comics.
More recently, he has the ultraviolent space romance Galactic coming from DSTLRY and the procedural fantasy Lost Fantasy at Image Comics.
It is our pleasure to welcome Curt Pires onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!
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INTERVIEW: Arree Chung
Joining us today is the author and illustrator of celebrated children's books like Mixed: A Colorful Story, NINJA!, and many others. His most recent book Don’t Cause Trouble–which officially releases on April 22nd–tells the tale of middle schooler Ming Lee and what it’s like growing up as one of the only immigrant kids at your school.
It is our pleasure to welcome Arree Chung onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!
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(Patreon Preview) The Grid - Episode 160
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For episode 160 of The Grid, Aaron and Chris discuss Aaron's spoiler-free Thunderbolts* thoughts, Predator: Badlands teaser, & Star Wars Celebration.
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MOVIE REVIEW: Sinners & Warfare w/ Brad Gullickson
“You keep on dancin’ with the devil... one day, he's gonna follow you home”
Double feature time! Brad Gullickson of The Comic Book Couples Counseling joins us to discuss Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's part-delta gothic, part-musicological meditation: Sinners (10:51).
‘Sinners’ Director Ryan Coogler Explains Film Aspect Ratios and Different Formats in 10 Minutes
"Look for the blood and smoke..."
Also, we discuss the latest swing by A24—Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's testimonial recreation of a moment in history for the soldiers involved in the Battle of Ramadi (Iraq...
INTERVIEW: Anthony Iannaccio & Joey Murphy
Joining us today is NYC-based writer and co-host/editor/producer of the comic book podcast Comics and Chronic and the artist of Bears Grand Day, Dinosaur Daycare, Space Penguin, and much more.
Together, they are the creative team of the crowd-funded comic series Superguy, which tells the tale of the lazy, narcissistic hero Superguy and his once enemy turned (unappreciated) sidekick, Robotguy.
It is our pleasure to welcome both Anthony Iannaccio & Joey Murphy onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!
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INTERVIEW: Matt Yocum
Joining us this week is the comic book writer of titles like An Army of Hope, Requiem for a Robot, and his most recent venture–the successfully crowd-funded ClosetWorld.
He is also a retired United States Air Force Colonel, but maybe most impressively: he wrote an issue of Wolverine where he begrudgingly babysits a little girl.
It is our pleasure to welcome Matt Yocum onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!
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MOVIE REVIEW: A Minecraft Movie
Here is a bonus (unedited) episode where we discuss the wildly successful adaptation of one of the most important game franchises of all-time: A Minecraft Movie!
"A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve."
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INTERVIEW: Aubrey Sitterson
Joining us this week is the comic book writer of titles like Savage Hearts, No One Left to Fight, The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling, & the upcoming Image Comics series Free Planet—a geopolitical space opera that tells the tale of the first completely free planet in human history has won its independence, and the group of heroes that defend the planet's unique energy source.
It is our pleasure to welcome Aubrey Sitterson onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!
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INTERVIEW: Patrick Horvath
Joining us this week is the Eisner-nominated comic book creator of the 2024 smash hit Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees over at IDW Publishing.
He’s here to discuss his upcoming giant-sized one-shot at Oni Press Free For All which delivers a brutal new vision of capitalism where in the not so distant future, the only thing left to fight for is yourself.
It is our pleasure to welcome Patrick Horvath back onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!
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INTERVIEW: Matt Fraction & Michael Allred
Joining us today are the creative team of the first issue of the new Minor Threats four-issue anthology Welcome To Twilight.
One is the Eisner & Harvey Award winning writer behind titles like Adventureman, ODY-C, November, & Sex Criminals over at Image Comics. You may also know his Marvel work, with extended runs on The Invincible Iron Man, Mighty Thor, Hawkeye, Immortal Iron Fist, and the 2011 event Fear Itself. He was also one of the co-creators and writers of the recent Monsterverse television series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for Apple TV+ and the upcoming writer on the...
MIDNIGHT REWIND: Akira (1988)
"The future is not a straight line. It is filled with many crossroads. There must be a future that we can choose for ourselves." 💊
It is time for our third installment in our Midnight Rewind segment! This week, we are discussing possibly the greatest anime of all-time: Katsuhiro Ôtomo's 1988 masterpiece Akira!
The year is 2019. 31 years after being destroyed during World War III on July 16th, 1988, Tokyo (now 'Neo-Tokyo') has been rebuilt and is a thriving metropolis.
Shōtarō Kaneda is the leader of a biker gang. His friend Tetsuo is injured in an ac...
INTERVIEW: Scotty Tidwell
Joining us today is the Chief Marketing Officer at PuK Gaming. You may also know his name from companies like G FUEL and as thee former Executive Vice President of Content and Creators at Enthusiast Gaming.
It is our pleasure to welcome Scotty Tidwell onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!
"PuK Gaming is a company dedicated to enhancing the mobile gaming experience through a modular ecosystem of precision-engineered accessories. Founded by industry veterans, including Simon Burgess, the inventor of SCUF controllers, PuK Gaming aims to transform smartphones into high-performance gaming devices."
<...INTERVIEW: Jim Viscardi
Joining us today is the co-founder of ComicBook.com and current VP of Business Development for Image Comics. He is also the producer and host of the recently revived Let’s Talk Comics, which brings on comic creators to discuss their journey into comics, in-depth conversations about their current work, and everything else in-between.
It is our pleasure to welcome Jim Viscardi onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!
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MOVIE REVIEW: The Monkey w/ Erica Fett
"Everybody dies. Some of us peacefully and in our sleep, and some of us... horribly. And that's life." 🐒 🥁
Joining us this week as a special co-host is monster-enthusiast, a world-renowned cosplayer, and host of the sci-fi & horror podcast Camp Cryptid Podcast.
You may have also seen her in Playboy, Maxim, Elite Online, Tattoo Erotica, Inked Magazine, and on the cover of Dynamite Comics 50th Anniversary Vampirella. Not only that, but she will be co-starring in an upcoming indie horror film A Gettysburg Horror as Nurse Pain.
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MOVIE REVIEW: Captain America: Brave New World
"Steve gave them something to believe in, you give them something to aspire to."
News and Notes (5:57)
This week, we discuss Fantastic Four: First Steps first teaser and potentially A.I. generated posters, Walton Goggins offers an update on Fallout season 2, saying it “blows season 1 out of the water”, and Diamond Comic Distributors files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Fantastic Four: First Steps Poster
'Will the Diamond Bankruptcy Change the Comics Business Forever?' by Heidi MacDonald
Main Topic (32:43)
For our Main Topic, we discuss the 4...
INTERVIEW: Christopher Cantwell & Tyler Crook
“Freedom is just another kind of prison.” 🌊 🍊 ⚖️
Joining us today is the creative team of the upcoming mystery thriller Out of Alcatraz from Oni Press.
One is the co-creator of critically acclaimed AMC series Halt and Catch Fire, and he is also the writer of series like She Could Fly, Briar, The United States of Captain America, The Mask: I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask, Plastic Man: No More, and the Eisner-nominated Doctor Doom series.
The other is also Eisner nominated, and is the creator behind titles like Harrow County, B.P.R.D., The Sto...
INTERVIEW: Danny Earls
Joining us today is the 2024 Ringo Award winner for ‘Favorite New Talent’ and the artist behind recent projects like DC Horror Presents, Darth Vader: Black, White & Red, DC's Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun, and the ongoing Incredible Hulk series with writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson.
It’s our absolute honor to welcome, all the way from The Emerald Isle, Danny Earls to The Oblivion Bar Podcast!
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(Patreon Preview) The Grid - Episode 150
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For episode 150 of The Grid, we give out a Program-exclusive nickname, we catch up with Jason Aaron's TMNT comic run, and we gauge our excitement for Captain America: Brave New World.
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FROM THE VAULT: Chris Evans, You Beautiful, Rule-Breaking Moth
Listen, we aren't afraid to admit it: we love Chris Evans. Back in August of 2020 (episode 14), we discussed ALL-THINGS Chris Evans and his many appearances in comic book-related movies!
Chris: if you (for some reason) listen to this episode, please come onto our show for an interview. We promise we aren't weird.
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FROM THE VAULT: Rhylee Passfield
Back in October of 2021 (episode 55), TikTok star Rhylee Passfield joined us on the show to discuss her "Cursed Cosplay", which are still some of the most creative and hilarious videos on the internet. Rhylee is also an accomplished model, make-up artist, painter, and singer.
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FROM THE VAULT: Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Here is a past interview (our first interview) from episode 25 with Eisner-nominated writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson. He came on back in January of 2021 to discuss his upcoming runs on both Aliens and Superman. Don't judge us too hard on this one--as we said, first interview ever here on The Oblivion Bar Podcast!
He is also the writer of Marvel's Hellhunters and Incredible Hulk, Last Sons of America at BOOM! Studios, and The Last God at DC Black Label.
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2024 Last Call Awards
It is ✨ AWARD SEASON ✨ here at The Oblivion Bar! It’s time for our 2024 Last Call Awards 🏆
Join us as we discuss some of our favorite (or least favorite) movies, comics, television series of 2024. You can use the time stamps below to jump to a specific award:
Set-Up Sequel of the Year (Best Post-Credit Scene) [6:02]
Movie Trailer of the Year [10:22]
Television Series of the Year [14:49]
“WHIP-SMACK” Surprise Hit of the Year [20:08]
Comic Book Writer of the Year<...
INTERVIEW: John Harris Dunning
Joining us today is the award-winning writer behind Wiper, Salem Brownstone, Tumult, and Summer Shadows. You’ve also seen his work appear in The Guardian, Esquire, and GQ.
He is here today to talk about his upcoming queer horror/crime whodunnit from Dark Horse Comics Ripperland with co-writer Steve Orlando and artist Alessandro Oliveri.
It is our pleasure to welcome John Harris Dunning onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!
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MOVIE REVIEW: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
"Gotta go fast!" 💨
News and Notes (10:30)
This week, we spending our entire News and Notes segment discussing the brand new teaser trailer for James Gunn and DC Studios' Superman!
Main Topic (36:42)
For our main topic, we review the third film in the Paramount-led live-action adaptation of the popular Sega character: Sonic the Hedgehog 3! Sonic, Knuckles and Tails reunite to battle Shadow, a mysterious new enemy with powers unlike anything they've faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, they seek out an unlikely alliance to stop Sha...
INTERVIEW: John J. Pearson & Michael W. Conrad
Joining us today is the creative team of the upcoming sci-fi thriller In Bloom through BOOM! Studios.
“43% of the cells within a healthy human body belong to something other than the human host. Microbiomes, invasive bacteria, fungal and viral agents, and something else. Something… more.”
One is the writer of Wonder Woman and Batgirls over at DC Comics, Double Walker at Comixology, and the upcoming 2025 revenge-fantasy Neptune through Dark Horse Comics.
The other is a 2021 Eisner-award winner and the artist of titles like Mindset at Vault Comics–as well as The Infernals...
MOVIE REVIEW: Kraven the Hunter
"The man who kills a legend becomes the legend.” 🦁⚔️
News and Notes (7:56)
This week, we discuss Chris Evans' role in Avengers: Doomsday, Mike Flanagan's Clayface script gets an official greenlight at DC Studios, and Sony Pictures pulls the plug on Spider-Man Universe spinoffs after Kraven the Hunter...
Main Topic (19:08)
For our main topic, we review the 6th installment in the SSU (Spider-Man Sony Universe): Kraven the Hunter! Kraven's complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the...
INTERVIEW: Michael Schwartz
Joining us today is the screenwriter of the 2017 Netflix animated film Gnome Alone and the 2023 adaptation of R.L. Stine's Zombie Town for Hulu. He is also the creator slash writer of the all-ages supernatural comic series Armored with artist Ismael Hernández.
It is our pleasure to welcome Michael Schwartz onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!
ARMORED 1/2: WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics
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Most Anticipated Films of 2025
In this episode, we unveil our Most Anticipated Films of 2025 🍿
From superhero blockbusters like Captain America: Brave New World and Fantastic Four: First Steps, to the thrilling conclusion of Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning and the magical sequel Wicked. Join us as we explore the hottest upcoming film releases, share our predictions, and debate which will dominate the big screen in 2025!
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MOVIE REVIEW: Gladiator II & Wicked: Part One
"Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?" ⚔️ 💚 🩷
This week on The Oblivion Bar Podcast, it's double feature time! We review both Gladiator II and Wicked: Part One!
Gladiator II Review (3:51)
After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Wicked: Part One Review (41:28)
Elphaba, a misunderst...
