Talkin' Comics Podcast

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Talkin' Comics Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by A.J. Reimann, with 154 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

A.J. Reimann hosts Talkin' Comics Podcast, a leisure show with 154 episodes published.

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  Episode #156

  EP: 156 Comic Book Haul + Halloween Monster Trivia + Blind Bags!

  Oct 2, 202636 minS1

  IT'S A SPOOKY ONE! Welcome to Episode 156 of the Talkin' Comics Podcast! AJ and Annakhan are getting into the Halloween spirit with spooky decorations, comic book hauls, Halloween monster trivia, blind bag surprises, Thor, Harley Quinn, conventions, and plenty of the usual comic book fun! This week we go through our latest weekly comic book picks, including Amazing Spider-Man #1000, Dick Tracy #20, Poison Ivy #49, Mighty Thor, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles One-Shot, and more. AJ also continues his Walt Simonson-era Thor reading challenge and gets into the wonderfully weird story of FROG THOR! ⚡ We also talk about our weekend at the CCS show, upcoming Nerdfest plans, comic collecting, selling and buying comics, and some of the artwork Annakhan has been creating. Then it's GAME TIME! Real or Fake: Halloween Monsters Edition Halloween Monster Trivia This or That: Monster Edition And a bonus question about the CRAZIEST superpower you could give a Halloween monster! Plus, we open some comic book blind bags and see what variants we pulled! And don't forget: The Chronicles of Panel Pete is now available! Created by AJ Reimann, this all-ages comic is part of the journey we've been sharing here on Talkin' Comics. Whether you're into Marvel, DC, indie comics, comic collecting, Halloween monsters, trivia, conventions, or just hanging out and talking comics, there's something for you in this episode. Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Co-Host: Annakhan ️Find our comic books, merch, trading card art, and more!: https://www.talkincomics.com/ Sign up for our newsletter Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ ️ We Didn't Just Make a Comic... We MADE the Comic. Hit the Notify me on lunch to support this documentary made by Talkin’ Comics Podcast! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/641500179/we-didnt-just-make-a-comic-we-made-the-comic Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast Order The Chronicles of Panel Pete and more at https://www.talkincomics.com/category/comics Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 0000:00 Welcome to the Spooky Season 06:59 CCS Show Experience 12:14 Blind Bag Openings 19:28 Real or Fake: Monster Edition 32:24 Halloween Monster Superpowers Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: ZUXMTIV6PVCU5WZ3, QZPADVYUQ1EM0NWP

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  Episode #155

  EP: 155 How to Make Comics for Kids & Get Them Reading - Andy from The Beyond Comic

  Sep 29, 202650 minS1

  What happens when a dad starts making comics for his kids… and that little project grows into an entire comic book community? On this episode of Talkin' Comics Podcast, AJ sits down with Andy, a graphic designer and creative director from the UK who created The Beyond, a monthly subscription comic designed to bring stories, puzzles, creativity, and fun to kids. Andy shares how his love of drawing began as a child, how characters like Diplodocus and Sea Lion eventually found their way into his comics, and how his experiences with the online comic community inspired him to build something bigger. The Beyond brings together multiple creators, with writers and artists being paid for their work, while the comic reaches young readers through schools. Andy also explains how he's working to get comics into the hands of kids who might discover that reading can be fun when they find the right format. Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Guest: Andy Goodridge @thebeyondcomic Don’t Miss Out ️Find our comic books, merch, trading card art, and more!: https://www.talkincomics.com/ Sign up for our newsletter Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ ️ We Didn't Just Make a Comic... We MADE the Comic. Hit the Notify me on lunch to support this documentary made by Talkin’ Comics Podcast! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/641500179/we-didnt-just-make-a-comic-we-made-the-comic Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast Follow Our Journey Into Comics Family Friendly Creator Conversations Learning to Write & Draw Order The Chronicles of Panel Pete and more at https://www.talkincomics.com/category/comics Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 — Starting in comics as a hobby and community building 4:58 — Building The Beyond comic collective 10:23 — Stories, puzzles, and interactive comics 14:52 — Comics and helping kids become readers 19:28 — Diplodocus and Sea Lion 22:17 — Making zines and anthology comics 25:13 — Panel Pete and comics with a purpose 28:16 — Building a sustainable comic business 32:04 — Andy’s intuitive comics process 37:08 — Comic book favorites and dream team-ups 45:55 — Running, creativity, and staying driven 48:15 — Where to find Andy’s work #TalkinComicsPodcast #IndieComics #KidsComics #ComicBookCreators #ComicBooks #GraphicNovels #ComicCreator #AllAgesComics #IndependentComics #ComicCommunity Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: IAEXLTYQ0MPRTY6A

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  Episode #154

  EP: 154: X-Men Trivia, Comic Book Haul & Marvel Blind Bags!

  Sep 25, 202635 minS1

  Welcome back to Talkin' Comics Podcast Episode 154! AJ and Annakhan are back with another weekly comic book hangout packed with new comics, Marvel collectibles, X-Men trivia, games, convention talk, and plenty of laughs! This week we show off our latest comic book haul, talk about what we're reading, and dive into some of our favorite Marvel and DC books. We also open a collection of X-Men blind bags, hoping to find some of the coolest variant covers and collectibles. Then it's time for an X-Men-themed game night! Can Annakhan identify the real X-Men comic titles from the fake ones? How well does she know Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Gambit, Cyclops, Beast, Magneto, Apocalypse and the rest of the X-Men? We've also got an X-Men Trivia Challenge, an X-Men edition of This or That, and a bonus question asking: What is the craziest, weirdest mutant power you would want? Plus, we talk about our recent weekend getaway, the Blue Ridge Parkway, our upcoming appearance at the Charles Collectible Show, our booth setup, Baltimore Comic Con, and what we're bringing to the show. And of course, there's plenty of the usual AJ and Annakhan chaos along the way! Whether you're a lifelong Marvel fan, an X-Men fan, a comic book collector, or just someone who enjoys hanging out and talking comics, welcome to the conversation. Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Co-Host: Annakhan ️Find our comic books, merch, trading card art, and more!: https://www.talkincomics.com/ Sign up for our newsletter Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ ️ We Didn't Just Make a Comic... We MADE the Comic. Hit the Notify me on lunch to support this documentary made by Talkin’ Comics Podcast! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/641500179/we-didnt-just-make-a-comic-we-made-the-comic Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast Order The Chronicles of Panel Pete and more at https://www.talkincomics.com/category/comics Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 04:11 Reading Recommendations and Personal Updates 12:15 Comic Conventions and Upcoming Events 21:25 X-Men Trivia and Fun Questions 31:28 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 3Z3AYOV1FP4A8FED, FVOCWKKIHTNQYO9U #TalkinComics #XMen #MarvelComics #ComicBookTrivia #ComicBookHaul #Wolverine #Marvel #ComicBooks #ComicBookPodcast #XMenTrivia

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  Episode #153

  EP: 153 Powerscape: The Indie Comic Where Sports Decide Who Gets to Live

  Sep 22, 202652 minS1

  What does it take to create an independent comic book from the ground up? On this episode of Talkin' Comics Podcast, AJ Reimann sits down with actor, writer and comic book creator Donal Thoms-Cappello, creator of Powerscape, to talk about the journey from an idea that began years ago to a fully realized independent comic. Powerscape is set in a future where humanity has rebuilt itself after catastrophic environmental collapse. A mysterious energy called CORE keeps cities alive, but that energy must be replenished. The solution? Cities compete in combat-based sporting events, with the outcome determining who receives the energy needed to survive. Donal explains where the idea came from, how his background in acting and theater influenced his approach to comics, and how he eventually teamed up with artist Stefan Toshev. We also get into one of the most important parts of making comics: collaboration. Donal and AJ compare their own experiences working with artists and discuss why giving artists room to bring their own ideas to the page can make a comic much better than either creator could have imagined alone. Donal is currently preparing a Kickstarter campaign for the Powerscape Volume One trade paperback, with the campaign expected to launch around mid-October according to the conversation. And yes... AJ absolutely wants everyone to hit that Notify Me on Launch button. This is another conversation about what makes independent comics so exciting: creators taking an idea, finding collaborators, building something together, and getting it into readers' hands. Welcome to Talkin' Comics Podcast — your weekly comic book hangout for comic hauls, creator conversations, trivia, games, and everything we love about comics. Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Guest: Donal thomas-Cappello @powerscape_comic Check out the Powerscape Graphic Novel Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/65dollarfuneral/powerscape-volume-i-graphic-novel Don’t Miss Out ️Find our comic books, merch, trading card art, and more!: https://www.talkincomics.com/ Sign up for our newsletter Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ ️ We Didn't Just Make a Comic... We MADE the Comic. Hit the Notify me on lunch to support this documentary made by Talkin’ Comics Podcast! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/641500179/we-didnt-just-make-a-comic-we-made-the-comic Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast Follow Our Journey Into Comics Family Friendly Creator Conversations Learning to Write & Draw Order The Chronicles of Panel Pete and more at https://www.talkincomics.com/category/comics Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Creating Power Escape and artistic collaboration 06:57 Writing the first issue and crowdfunding 13:39 Future issues and story expansion 17:14 World-building and visual storytelling techniques 20:33 Distribution channels and indie comic support 26:08 Platforms and digital presence 32:48 Story themes and societal commentary 39:54 Current comic series and industry insights 41:28 Imagination and character choices 44:04 Life as a comic book story 46:20 Reading habits and personal favorites 49:10 Upcoming Kickstarter and project launch Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: BUC1ENCFNZSML6LW #TalkinComics #IndieComics #Powerscape #ComicBookCreators #ComicBookPodcast #IndependentComics #ComicBooks #ComicBookKickstarter #ComicBookWriter #ComicCreator #IndieComicBook #ComicBookCommunity

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  Episode #150

  150 Episodes. More Comics. More Creators. More Adventures. To Boldly Go…

  Sep 11, 202634 minS1

  150 episodes ago, we started a little comic book podcast. Since then, we've talked comics, met creators, played games, shared our collections, created The Chronicles of Panel Pete, traveled to conventions, and had a whole lot of fun along the way. Now, we're 150 episodes in... Our mission? To boldly go where no Talkin' Comics Podcast has gone before. And we're just getting started. Episode 150 is here. AJ and Annakhan are back for another weekly comic book hangout, and this one has a little bit of everything! We kick things off with our latest comic book haul, including Zorro, Supergirl, Doctor Strange, The Deadly Tales of the Gunslinger, Batman, and a Thor-related pickup AJ needed to continue his reading journey. AJ also talks about catching up on the classic Walt Simonson Thor run and the current Thor stories. We also talk about what we've been reading, including Sailor Moon and Thor, plus the games and shows we've been enjoying. And because September 8 marks the anniversary of the original Star Trek premiere, we're celebrating with a Star Trek-themed trivia game and This or That! We also look ahead to several upcoming convention appearances, including Comic and Toy Exchange in Raleigh, the Nashville Comic Arts Festival, and Nerdfest in Rock Hill. Plus, Halloween season has officially arrived! This is what Talkin' Comics Podcast is all about: comics, fandom, games, family, conventions, creativity, and having a whole lot of fun along the way. Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_Podcast Co-Host: Annakhan ️Find our comic books, merch, trading card art, and more!: https://www.talkincomics.com/ Sign up for our newsletter Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/ ️ We Didn't Just Make a Comic... We MADE the Comic. Hit the Notify me on lunch to support this documentary made by Talkin’ Comics Podcast! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/641500179/we-didnt-just-make-a-comic-we-made-the-comic Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast Order The Chronicles of Panel Pete and more at https://www.talkincomics.com/category/comics Sponsors: • Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com... Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Celebrating 150 Episodes of Talking Comics 06:03 Reading Adventures: What We’ve Been Enjoying 17:05 Halloween Season: Decorations and Plans 32:13 Wrap-Up: Community Engagement and Future Plans #TalkinComics #StarTrek #ComicBooks #ComicBookHaul #ComicBookTrivia #Thor #MarvelComics #SailorMoon #ComicCon #comicpodcast Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: Z9FLQASEZXFGNMTB

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