Category: Adrian Has Issues
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Pink Chucks: The Hard Sell
Where do we draw the line between a band and a brand? READ MORE…
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Pink Chucks: “Homecoming”
Adrian finds home and begins the work of making peace with the past. READ MORE…
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Episode 179: Reclamation
Adrian continues to re-establish his personal and professional roles as a creator. READ MORE…
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Episode 178: Bring The Bops! (with Allison Martin Trombone)
Adrian embarks on a musical journey of self-discovery with trombonist Allison Martin. READ MORE…
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Episode 177: Cowell Vs. Cowell Part 2 (with Ian Cowell)
Adrian gets engrossed in a story of mistaken identity, doppelgangers and missing high school transcripts with VGM/Snythwave artist Ian Cowell. READ MORE…
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Minisode 11: The Answer
Adrian closes one chapter and begins another in the conclusion of the “Minisode’ series. READ MORE…
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Episode 176: Cowell Vs. Cowell Part 1 (with Ian Cowell)
Adrian talks parenting, gaming and “easy mode” discourse with musician Ian Cowell. READ MORE…
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Episode 175: Adrian’s Lament (with Stemage)
Adrian chats with composer Stemage about the Hextech Mayhem soundtrack, Opeth and the enduring legacy of Shinobi III. READ MORE…
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Episode 174: Get Into The Groove (with Allen Brasch of GameGrooves)
Adrian talks ska music, videogame music covers & more with GameGrooves owner/editor-in-chief Allen Brasch. READ MORE…
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Episode 173: Ladies & Gentlemen, The Weeknd (with Mario Candelaria)
Adrian talks “Fog Line,” Lethal Weapon & the music of The Weeknd with comic book writer Mario Candelaria. READ MORE…
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Episode 171: The Persistence Of Dreams (with Cody Carpenter)
Adrian chats with musician Cody Carpenter about his latest album “Memories And Dreams” from Blue Canoe Records. READ MORE…
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Episode 170: Death Blooms (with Erica Schultz & The LatiNerd)
Adrian & The LatiNerd explore the complicated nature of family with Erica Schultz, the writer/letterer of the comic book “The Deadliest Bouquet.” READ MORE…
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Episode 169: The Keytar Kween (with Lacey Johnson)
Adrian talks videogame music and post-pandemic concert-going with musician/YouTuber Lacey Johnson. READ MORE…
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Episode 168: Failed Stage Dives (with Alex Schumacher)
Adrian and cartoonist Alex Schumacher talk endings and beginnings within the creative process. READ MORE…
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Episode 167: The Return Of Punk Rock (with Mikey Erg)
Adrian chats with musician Mikey Erg about his new self-titled LP, concert regrets and creating music during a pandemic. READ MORE…
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Episode 162: Yellow Brick Road Warriors (with David Pepose)
Adrian is off to see the Wizard in THE O.Z., a new spin on a classic story from comic book writer David Pepose. READ MORE…
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Episode 160: Mask On (with Mario Candelaria & Adam Ferris)
Adrian talks collaboration during COVID-19 with “Tales From The Pandemic” writer Mario Candelaria and artist Adam Ferris. READ MORE…
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Minisode 10: The Question
Adrian has a creative epiphany on the eve of his 7-year podcasting anniversary. READ MORE…
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Episode 157: The Reluctant Zombie (with Jayel Draco)
Adrian & Oneshi Press co-founder Jayel Draco thwart a zombie apocalypse, get a crash course in meta humor and learn the hidden art of aspic. READ MORE…
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Episode 155: Early Sunsets Over Montclair (with Jeff Beck of East Side Mags)
Adrian reminisces about the New Jersey punk scene of yesteryear and pays a hefty price for nostalgia. With special guest Jeff Beck, the owner of East Side Mags. READ MORE…
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Episode 153: All Hail The Queen (with Lynsey G & Jayel Draco of Oneshi Press)
Adrian examines the concepts of empowerment and heroism with Oneshi Press co-founders Lynsey G and Jayel Draco. READ MORE…
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Episode 152: Gen-X Sisyphus (with Alex Schumacher)
Adrian and artist/writer Alex Schumacher celebrate 200 episodes of the webcomic DECADES OF (in)EXPERIENCE from Antix Press. READ MORE…
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Episode 150: Frozen Comics And Hot Takes (with Joe Caramagna)
Adrian takes on the powerful iced coffee lobby with comic book letterer and writer Joe Caramagna. READ MORE…
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Episode 145: Being Ian (with Ian Mondrick)
Adrian, the “Nick Fury of Comics,” assembles a team of super-powered comic book creators with writer Ian Mondrick. READ MORE…
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Episode 144: Sayreville To Sayville (with Mikey Erg)
Adrian chats with Mikey Erg of the influential New Jersey punk band The Ergs! about his latest solo album Waxbuilt Castles. READ MORE…
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Episode 143: Painting The Industry Red (with Chelsea Tyler of DRMCTHR)
Adrian re-evaluates his relationship with Pop music in a conversation with Chelsea Tyler of the alternative pop band DRMCTHR. READ MORE…
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Minisode 9: The Last Train To Hoboken
Adrian’s recent nostalgia trip inspires a look towards the future. READ MORE…
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Episode 141: Canto’s Quest (with David M. Booher)
Adrian embarks on an otherworldly odyssey with comic book writer David M. Booher. READ MORE…
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Episode 138: The Road To Wrestlemania (with Mario Candelaria)
Adrian battles for the championship belt with his tag team partner, comedian and comic book writer Mario Candelaria. READ MORE…
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Episode 137: 4th Street Songs (with Janet LaBelle)
Adrian takes up winter surfing with New York-based singer/songwriter Janet LaBelle. READ MORE…
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Episode 136: Nature Unleashed (with Cody Carpenter)
Adrian explores the concept of music as a universal language with multi-instrumentalist Cody Carpenter. READ MORE…
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Episode 135: Under The Scarlet Moon (with Jayson Napolitano)
Adrian finds healing in videogame music with Scarlet Moon Productions founder Jayson Napolitano. READ MORE…
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Episode 133: The Apostle Of Pain (with David Pepose & Jorge Santiago Jr.)
Adrian encounters a new breed of comic book villain with David Pepose and Jorge Santiago Jr., the Ringo Award-nominated co-creators of the comic Spencer & Locke 2. READ MORE…
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Minisode 8: The Dream Gig
Adrian revives a dormant episode format to discuss the future of Adrian Has Issues. READ MORE…
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Episode 132: The City That Never Sleeps
Adrian & Eileen celebrate 4 years of podcasting by paying tribute to a forgotten iconic comic book character. READ MORE…
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Episode 131: Kryptonian Vampire Slayers! (with Aaron Berke)
Adrian explores the influences of filmmaker/comic book creator Aaron Berke. READ MORE…
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Episode 130: This Business Of Art (with Emily Pearson & Pat Shand)
Adrian chats with artist Emily Pearson and writer Pat Shand, the duo behind the comic “Snap Flash Hustle” from Black Mask Studios. READ MORE…
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Episode 128: Pizza Murder (with Kelly Brack)
Adrian analyzes free-falling superheroes and pizza deliveries gone awry with artist/writer Kelly Brack, the curator of the Death of the Horror Anthology. READ MORE…
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Episode 124: Greetings From New Jersey (with Max Rauch of LKFFCT)
Adrian pays homage to his home state with Max Rauch, the vocalist of the NJ indie rock band LKFFCT. READ MORE…
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Episode 123: Synergy! (with Lynsey G & Jayel Draco of Oneshi Press)
Adrian seeks to redefine the nature of collaboration and creative communities with Oneshi Press co-founders Lynsey G and Jayel Draco. READ MORE…
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Episode 122: F.I.E.G.I. (with Ashley Burgy)
Adrian laces up and hits the ice once again to talk hockey, music and Floridian dystopias with Ashley Burgy. READ MORE…
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Episode 121: Rage Writing (with Christopher Sebela)
Adrian gets into the business of crowd-sourced vengeance with comic book writer Christopher Sebela. READ MORE…
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Episode 120: Katamari The Destroyer (with Sean, Chuck & George of LONELYROLLINGSTARS)
Adrian embarks on a hilariously irreverent journey with Sean Stone, Chuck Simpson & George Nowik of the videogame tribute band LONELYROLLINGSTARS. READ MORE…
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Episode 119: Mythology & Mixology (with Jeff Rider)
Eileen shares a drink with Jeff Rider, the writer of the upcoming comic book series The Arcane Cocktail Enthusiast. READ MORE…
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Episode 118: Orange Is The New Black Magic (with Pat Shand)
Adrian discovers “the magic that happens behind bars,” with Pat Shand, the co-writer of the graphic novel Prison Witch. READ MORE…
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Episode 117: The Weeb Years (with Kate Bresnahan & Bry Scalley)
Adrian talks anime, manga and comic books with Kate Bresnahan and Bry Scalley, the hosts of the Takoyaki Time podcast. READ MORE…
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Episode 115: The Visionaries Of Eternity (with Mags Visaggio)
Adrian explores the scripting process of Mags Visaggio, the comic book writer behind “Kim & Kim,” “Eternity Girl” and “Transformers vs. Visionaries.” READ MORE…
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Episode 113: Sororities & Mercenaries (with Nat Roze & Anna Giovannini)
Recorded on location at AnimeNYC 2017, Adrian interviews Nat Roze, the creator of the webcomic “Weird Sisters” and Anna Giovannini, the illustrator and CEO of Immagina Press. READ MORE…
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Episode 112: The New School Of Manga (with Jacqueline Cottrell, Mikhail Sebastian & Frederick L. Jones)
Recorded at AnimeNYC 2017, Adrian talks anime, manga and diversity with Jacqueline Cottrell & Mikhail Sebastian of Noir Caesar and Frederick L Jones of Saturday-AM. READ MORE…
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Episode 111: Portrait Of A Storyboard Artist (with Jeremy Simser)
Adrian examines the life of a professional storyboard artist with illustrator Jeremy Simser. READ MORE…
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Episode 110: Forward Momentum (with Jerome Walford)
Adrian witnesses the further evolution of Forward Comix with writer/illustrator Jerome Walford. READ MORE…
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Episode 109: Anirealism (with Cal Warner aka Schematist)
Adrian discovers the story behind “Anireal,” the latest musical project from composer Cal Warner, aka Schematist. READ MORE…
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Episode 108: Feeding Your Fan-Bot (with Kim Gaines & Shawn Lanier)
Adrian battles yokai and watches cartoons with Grub Machine co-founders Kim Gaines and Shawn Lanier, the creators of the comic book Eventide. READ MORE…
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Episode 107: The Ferguson Effect (with Mark Torres)
Adrian talks podcasting, movies and comics with Mark Torres, the host of the syndicated radio show, It Came From The Radio. READ MORE…
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Episode 102: Back To School (with Mega Ran)
Adrian hits the books with rapper/producer Mega Ran. READ MORE…
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Episode 100: The Return of Adrian Has Issues
At long last! The highly-anticipated 100th episode of the Adrian Has Issues podcast! READ MORE…
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Episode 99: This Is Us
Adrian and Eileen interview their wackiest guests yet: each other. READ MORE…
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Episode 98: #WeAreNotPowerless (with David Booher)
Adrian enters a world without superheroes with David Booher, the creator/writer of the Vault Comics titles “Powerless” and “Alien Bounty Hunter.” READ MORE…
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Episode 96: Clowning Around (with The Latinerd, John Rodriguez & Mira Mortal)
Adrian and Eileen conquer their fear of clowns (and tooth loss) with Mira Mortal and John Rodriguez, the co-creators of the horror comic Made-Up: Zombie Clown Circus. READ MORE…
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Episode 91: Physical Dialogue (with Don Lee)
Adrian discovers what it takes to create a thrilling action movie sequence from stunt performer Don Lee. READ MORE…
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Episode 90: The Lazarus Project (with Lazarus Wilde)
Adrian uncovers the deep, personal inspiration behind recording artist Lazarus Wilde’s debut album, “Breathe Now” on Cardigan Records. READ MORE…
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Episode 89: An Evaluation
Adrian and Eileen reflect on 3 years of podcasting and address the community at-large regarding various issues. READ MORE…
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Episode 87: The Lone Ranger (with Christopher Khayman Lee)
Adrian conducts a superhero psychoanalysis with West Coast Comics founder and former Power Rangers In Space star Christopher Khayman Lee. READ MORE…
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Episode 86: Counting Panels
Adrian discusses the finer points of superhero movies, celebrity vaping and bad Southern accents with podcaster/comic book writer Darryl Mansel. READ MORE…
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Episode 83: La Calavera de Hierro
Adrian is introduced to a new breed of once-forgotten superheroes by comic book creators Matt Harding (PopApocalypse), Kevin Cuffe (Oathbound) and Ricardo Lima. READ MORE…
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Episode 82: King Of The Road (with Andi Ewington)
Adrian engages in vehicular warfare alongside Andi Ewington, the writer of the Freeway Fighter comic book based on Ian Livingstone’s classic Fighting Fantasy game books. READ MORE…
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Episode 80: Versus God (with Donny Cates)
Adrian battles otherworldly titans with Donny Cates, the writer of the comic book epic God Country from Image Comics. READ MORE…
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Episode 79: Keeping It Reel – Part 2 (with Daryl Freimark)
Adrian and film producer Daryl Freimark, the executive editor of the comic The Devil Is Due In Dreary discuss the future of cinema. READ MORE…
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Episode 75: Keeping It Reel – Part 1 (with Daryl Freimark)
Adrian bridges the gap between comic books and filmmaking with producer Daryl Freimark, the executive editor of the comic book thriller, The Devil Is Due In Dreary. READ MORE…
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Episode 73: Comic Book School Presents – Creator Studio With Joe Quesada
Adrian Has Issues presents an intimate conversation between Comic Book School’s Buddy Scalera and Marvel Comics Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada. Recorded at New York Comic-Con 2016. READ MORE…
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Episode 72: Jade Street Has A Band (with Katy Rex & Fabian Lelay)
Adrian forms a Magical Girl rock band with writer Katy Rex and illustrator Fabian Lelay, the co-creators of Jade Street Protection Services. READ MORE…
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Episode 69: Tracheal Fortitude (with Justin Corbett)
Adrian catches up with Comical Podcast’s Justin Corbett, the co-writer of the supernatural comic thriller, Speak No Evil. READ MORE…
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Episode 68: From Foreign Lands (with Jerome Walford, Arianna Mao & Paul Gaggegi)
Adrian discovers the story behind Gwan, the multicultural comic anthology from guests Jerome Walford, Arianna Mao and Paul Gaggegi. READ MORE…
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Episode 67: The History Of Comics (with Steve Petrivelli)
Adrian learns about the history of the golden and silver age of comic books courtesy of Sweetie writer Steve Petrivelli. READ MORE…
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Episode 65: Logan’s Run (with Logan Richards)
Adrian geeks out with Logan Richards of Eyehart Toys. READ MORE…
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Episode 64: Dark Moon Rising (with Tom Freeman aka “Freematik”)
Adrian engages in a frightfully fun conversation with Tom Freeman, the creator of the Sci-Fi/Horror motion comic, Dark Moon. READ MORE…
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Episode 60: Reality 2.0 (with Joe Darone)
Adrian ponders the future of the music industry with New Jersey-based musician Joe Darone of the band Suit of Lights. READ MORE…
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Episode 57: Welcome To Kowloon (with A.K. Lovelace)
Adrian and City of Walls artist/co-creator A.K. Lovelace pay their respects to some unconventional childhood icons. READ MORE…
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Episode 55: Qui-Gon Gin & Juice (with Thomas Coe of the Jake & Tom Conquer The World Podcast)
Adrian and podcaster Thomas Coe pitch the ultimate Hollywood crossover event. READ MORE…
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Episode 54: Close To Home II: The Adventure Of Elysia (with Todd Black)
Adrian and comic book writer Todd Black return to the land of Altaria. READ MORE…
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Episode 53: Tron Of The Dead (with Andi Ewington)
Adrian and comic book writer Andi Ewington binge on videogames and British comedies. READ MORE…
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Episode 51: The Fighting Kims (with Mags Visaggio)
Adrian and comic book writer Magdalene Visaggio party with bounty hunter BFFs. READ MORE…
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Episode 50: The Glass Kingdom (with Scotlynd “Xing Xin” Bedford)
Adrian is introduced to the world of Ximphonic Versus, created by artist/writer Scotlynd “Xing Xin” Bedford. READ MORE…
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Episode 49: Monut Madness! (with Joe Caramagna)
Adrian and comic book letterer Joe Caramagna indulge in the sweet science of hybrid pastries. READ MORE…
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Episode 48: Audio Wheaties (with Ashley Burgy)
Adrian and Ashley Burgy party like it’s 2006. READ MORE…
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Episode 47: Tales From The Vault (with Stefa Nunes)
Adrian and guest Stefa Nunes brave the Wastelands to talk all things Fallout. READ MORE…
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Episode 46: Nooks & Crannies (with Justin Corbett & George Tripsas)
Adrian channels the spirits of Tesla and Lovecraft with Comical Podcast’s Justin Corbett and Metal Geek’s George Tripsas. READ MORE…
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Episode 45: Miller’s Crossing (with Aidan Wilson)
Adrian and his guest Aidan Wilson battle tiny Kryptonians. READ MORE…
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Episode 43: The Deadpool Lens (with Will Umhoefer)
Adrian and his best friend Will Umhoefer enter the mind of Wade Wilson. READ MORE…
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Minisode 7: Away We Go
Adrian ponders a brief hiatus on the road to a new beginning. READ MORE…
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Episode 42: Walking Disasters (with Micah Myers)
Adrian steps into the ring with comic book letterer/writer Micah Myers. READ MORE…
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Episode 41: Clarknado (with Jimmy LeChase)
Adrian & comedian Jimmy LeChase get jiggy with the Suicide Squad. READ MORE…
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Episode 40: Twosies (with Dana Buckler)
Adrian goes swimming with sharks with Dana Buckler, the host of the How Is This Movie podcast. READ MORE…
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Episode 39: The Darth Knight Returns
Adrian and Eileen conduct the galaxy’s most baffling paternity test. READ MORE…
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Episode 38: Sith And Sensibility
Adrian and Eileen travel to a galaxy far, far away on the eve of their two-year anniversary. READ MORE…
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Episode 35: Imagination To Burn (with Stephen Francis & James B. Emmett)
Adrian strikes up a conversation with Stephen Francis and James B. Emmett of 451 Media. READ MORE…
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Episode 34: Stories From The Fire Escape (with Mario Candelaria)
Adrian and writer/comedian Mario Candelaria take to the streets of Brooklyn to discuss the graphic novel ASHES: A Firefighter’s Tale. READ MORE…
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Episode 33: Rockets And Pens (with Fabian Lelay)
Adrian and artist Fabian Lelay encounter punk rock magical girls and futuristic mobsters. READ MORE…
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Episode 31: Mr. Oberhauser’s Neighborhood
Armed with a microphone and a license to talk, Adrian and Eileen review the latest James Bond adventure, SPECTRE. READ MORE…
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Episode 27: The Rainmaker (with Maya Glick)
Adrian and guest Maya Glick make it “Rain.” READ MORE…
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Episode 26: Close To Home (with Todd Black)
Adrian and comic book writer Todd Black take a trip to the land of Altaria. READ MORE…
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Episode 25: The Margaritaville Gangsters (with Soo Lee)
Adrian and artist Soo Lee find humor in morbidity READ MORE…
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Minisode 6: Shirt Happens
Adrian gives his thoughts on a recent crowdfunding campaign, plus unveils future plans for the podcast. READ MORE…
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Episode 24: Taylor-Made (with Taylor Esposito)
Adrian discusses sci-fi threequels with comic book letterer Taylor Esposito. READ MORE…
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Episode 23: The Cheerwine Chronicles (with Jennie Wood)
Adrian and Jennie Wood, writer of the graphic novel “Flutter,” talk small town life and the moral ambiguity of beloved TV characters. READ MORE…
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Episode 21: The Other Other Mario C (with Mario Candelaria)
Adrian and guest Mario Candelaria walk the fine line between comedy and drama with the help of Kramer and Jon Snow. READ MORE…
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Episode 20: You Don’t Know Jack (with Jerome Walford)
Adrian chats with Jerome Walford, the writer/illustrator of Nowhere Man and the founder of the publisher Forward Comix. READ MORE…
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Episode 19: House Of Stylo (with Enrica Jang)
Adrian rocks out with Enrica Jang, the founder and Editor-In-Chief of Red Stylo Media. READ MORE…
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Episode 18: “Jam” Session (with Ed Traquino)
Adrian and guest, Emmy-nominated commercial artist Ed Traquino hit both New York City and the UK to talk comics. READ MORE…
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Episode 15: The Con-Quest of Special Edition NYC (with James Emmett & Matt Herring)
Adrian interviews James Emmett, creator of The Committee from Wayward Raven Media & writer/podcaster Matt “Matman” Herring at Special Edition: NYC READ MORE…
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Minsode 5: The Fast & The Furiosa
Being the last person in the world to see Mad Max: Fury Road, Adrian screws up the episode numbering in order to discuss it. READ MORE…
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Episode 14: Adrian Has Issues With Friends (1 of 2) (with Joe & Shaddai of the BSXcluded Podcast)
Adrian joins forces with Joe and Shaddai of BSXcluded: Issues With Friends for the podcast crossover event of 2015. READ MORE…
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Episode 13: Candy & Car Crashes (with Moriah Hummer)
Adrian and returning guest Moriah Hummer geek out over the Fast & Furious franchise. READ MORE…
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Episode 12: Male-stique (with Pat McDermott)
Adrian and guest Pat McDermott enter the bizarre world of comic books and pro-wrestling. READ MORE…
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Minisode 3: Sympathy For The (Dare)Devil
Undeterred by injury, a lone podcaster presses on to rant about superheroes. READ MORE…
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Minisode 2: Being X-Emplary
Adrian unearths a 2-week-old “lost” minisode. READ MORE…
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Episode 11: It’s Over 9000! (with Maggie Mae Fish)
Adrian tackles the biggest mysteries of geek culture with comedian/writer/actress Maggie Mae Fish. READ MORE…
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Episode 10: Star Jammers (with Moriah Hummer)
Moriah Hummer invites us to a world where roller derby and monster-bashing are all in a day’s work in her new comic book series Flat Track Furies. READ MORE…
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Episode 9: Somewhere On (South) Fullerton (with Jeff Beck of East Side Mags)
Comic books and punk rock collide on a very special episode! Adrian is on location at East Side Mags, a local comic shop in Montclair, New Jersey for a one-on-one discussion with the store’s owner Jeff Beck. READ MORE…
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Episode 8: From Gatorade To Murder (with Ashley Burgy & Erica Ritter)
It’s time to lace up those skates once again! Ashley Burgy and Erica Ritter return for another episode filled with hockey talk—at least that was the plan before Adrian decided to spike his own bottles of Mountain Dew Code Red with Fireball whiskey. READ MORE…
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Episode 7: Fifty Shades of Neigh (with Miguel Garza of Comical Podcast)
In a “sequel” of sorts to Episode 3 today’s episode features Miguel Garza, the co-host of Comical Podcast. READ MORE…
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Episode 6: Amish Paradise (with Dags of the Amish Baby Machine Podcast)
Adrian stops by “The Barn” and for a one-on-one chat with Dags, one of the stars of the Amish Baby Machine podcast. READ MORE…
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Episode 5: Vantage Point (with Victor Dandridge Jr.)
Adrian catches up with Victor Dandridge Jr., the creator and editor-in-chief of the imprint Vantage Inhouse Productions. READ MORE…
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Episode 4: Easy Like A Saturday Morning (with Frank Espinoza)
Adrian is joined by Frank Espinoza, the New York-based illustrator and CEO/Owner of The Art of Frank, Inc. READ MORE…
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Episode 3: The “Comical” World of Justin Corbett
Fellow podcaster Justin Corbett, the co-host of Comical Podcast joins Adrian’s personal “Battleworld.” READ MORE…
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Minisode 1: Tangled Webs
Sony and Marvel Studios are working out visitation rights for their web-slinging baby. Adrian no doubt has issues with it. READ MORE…
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Episode 0: Days of Future Podcast
Adrian foregoes a guest host and briefly addresses the show’s reformatting, future plans and revisiting old favorites. READ MORE…




