Episode 65: If I Get Famous, Inflamed By Gravity
Ashley & Adrian discuss tracklistings and lawsuits in the conclusion of their 3-Part retrospective of Weezer’s self-titled “Green Album.”
Episode 64: Touched By Saints, Still Powerless
Ashley & Adrian open up the “Catalog O’ Riffs” and examine the nature of creativity in Part 2 of their look back at Weezer’s 2001 self-titled “Green Album.”
Episode 63: I’m Complicated, I Was Raised By Icons
Ashley & Adrian celebrate the 25th anniversary of Weezer’s “Green Album” with a 3-Part deep dive on the album’s development.
Episode 62: Heavy
Ashley & Adrian talk metal music and introduce Phase 1 the Boygenius Cinematic Universe in Part 2 of their 2025 music playlists.
Episode 61: I’m Dragging You Down With Backflips
Ashley & Adrian talk Swiftie backlash, acrobatic popstars and Hayley Williams’ ascension in Part One of their 2025 music recap.
Episode 60: Hype
Ashley & Adrian list 10 of their most hype movie moments.
Episode 59: Trick-Or-Treat Me Like Your Boyfriend
Ashley & Adrian share stories of past Halloween misadventures.
Episode 58: Paperback Head Pigeons
Ashley & Adrian discuss some of their favorite episodes of the cult hit animated series, Invader Zim.
Episode 57: When My Loud Guitar Comes In
Ashley & Adrian unveil their new podcast theme song.
Episode 56: My Number
Ashley & Adrian mobilize the TLAT Notification Special Forces and return to the year 2005.
Episode 180: Tiny Miracles (with Ro Panuganti)
Adrian talks Progressive Metal, The Legend Of Zelda and the enduring spirit of collaboration with guitarist Ro Panuganti.
Episode 55: Sometimes I See Stars
Ashley & Adrian go back 20 years with music playlists from 2005.
Episode 54: Mommy Needs A Silverchair
Ashley & Adrian reconcile with their past selves in a deep dive on Silverchair’s 2007 album, Young Modern.
Episode 53: Hawkeye Don’t Owe You Anything
Ashley & Adrian conclude their look back at 2015’s Marvel blockbuster, “Avengers: Age Of Ultron”
Episode 52: It’s Like An Ultron, Ultron To Me
Ashley & Adrian accidentally reactivate a rogue AI program while discussing the 2015 blockbuster movie Avengers: Age Of Ultron.
Episode 51: I Threw Away The List To Convince You
Ashley & Adrian conclude their belated 2024 music playlists.
Episode 50: To Make A List, A List To Convince You
Ashley & Adrian finally present their 2024 year-end music playlists.
Adrian & Atlas Still Have Issues: The 10th Anniversary Special (feat. Atlas)
Adrian celebrates the 10th anniversary of the podcast with a long-overdue reunion with an old friend.
Episode 49: Uh Oh, Hell No
Ashley & Adrian have had enough of the blue bracelets.
Episode 47: It’s Money That You Stole, That You Stole
Ashley & Adrian avoid getting thrown into the goulash in Part 2 of their Fast Five deep dive.
Episode 46: So I, So I Got A Rio Job
Ashley & Adrian discuss Fast Five and prison bus physics.
Episode 45: There Is Mass Effect Confusion In The Forest
Ashley & Adrian discuss the cast of characters of Mass Effect Andromeda.
Episode 44: Keep Our Memory Triggers Warm With Me
Ashley & Adrian discuss the divisive 2017 videogame Mass Effect Andromeda.
Microdosing Discomfort (feat. Eileen aka The LatiNerd, Jayel Draco & Lynsey G)
Adrian & Eileen pass the soapbox back and forth with Oneshi Press co-founders Jayel Draco & Lynsey G.
Episode 43: I’ve Been Gone Too Long
Ashley & Adrian are back. Chaos resumes. Act accordingly.
Episode 42: It’s A Top Ten List Of Things
Ashley & Adrian unveil their playlists featuring their favorite songs of 2022.
Episode 41: We’re Left With This Now
Ashley & Adrian celebrate Thanksgiving with a throwback podcast conversation.
Conversing With An Adult 02: Gonna Be A Formal Dressdown N7 Day (with Jennifer Hale)
Ashley & Adrian celebrate Mass Effect Day by revisiting their conversation with award-winning voice actress Jennifer Hale.
Episode 40: Make You Mine This Spooky Season
Ashley & Adrian create and discuss a pair of unconventional Halloween music playlists.
Episode 39: Now You Wanna Say, I Was A “Striminal”
Ashley & Adrian kick off Spooky Season with a look back at the 1992 classic, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Episode 38: I’m Falling Asleep In Your Chicken Arms
Ashley & Adrian do yet another deep dive into Bioware’s videogame franchises such as Mass Effect and Dragon Age.
Episode 179: Reclamation
Adrian continues to re-establish his personal and professional roles as a creator.
Episode 37 : Hanging (By A Moment) Tonight, I Just Feel So Helpless
Ashley & Adrian roast “Crypto Bros” and conclude their rundown of Billboard’s “50 Greatest Minivan Rock” list.
Episode 36: I’ll Always Have Murph For Me
Who has no eyes, nose or mouth? Who wears Vans when they lumber about? They do, They do! Who stands six Nerf Blasters Tall? Who manifested Gritty’s downfall? They do, They do! Who unleashes play in you? Who shoots darts from their sea-doo ? They do, They do! Who wants you to touch some grass? […]
Episode 35: I Count Cards And Sockets In The Wall
Ashley & Adrian engage in a totally normal conversation that’s not unhinged in any way whatsoever.
Episode 178: Bring The Bops! (with Allison Martin Trombone)
Adrian embarks on a musical journey of self-discovery with trombonist Allison Martin.
Episode 34: Hey, I’m Just(in) Like You
Ashley & Adrian win a karate tournament and save a youth shelter in the conclusion to the discussion on “Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie.”
Episode 177: Ian Vs. Ian 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.
Episode 33: A Little Messed Up And Blue
Ashley & Adrian race to stop a wedding and save the world by discussing the 1997 film, “Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie.”
Minisode 11: The Answer
Adrian closes one chapter and begins another in the conclusion of the “Minisode’ series.
Episode 176: Ian Vs. Ian Part 1 (with Ian Cowell)
Adrian talks parenting, gaming and “easy mode” discourse with musician Ian Cowell.
Episode 32: Time, You’ve Got Me Running Letty
Ashley & Adrian take down Braga’s cartel and conclude their look back at 2009’s “Fast & Furious.”
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.
Episode 31: Hang On To The Nitrometh
Ashley & Adrian reunite with Dominic Toretto and ‘The Buster’ for a discussion on the 2009 movie Fast & Furious.
Episode 174: Get Into The Groove (with Allen Brasch of GameGrooves)
Adrian talks ska music, vidoegame music covers & more with GameGrooves owner/editor-in-chief Allen Brasch.
Episode 30: Love They Say It Ain’t So
Ashley & Adrian unwittingly engage in Weezer Discourse™.
Episode 29: Now’s The Time For Us To Begin
Ashley & Adrian ring in 2022 with one last look back at the music of 2021.
Episode 28: That’s Just Me, Industry Baby
Ashley & Adrian celebrate the birth of Lil Nas X’s baby.
Episode 27: Walking With A Ghostface
Ashley & Adrian celebrate Halloween with a discussion on the soundtrack for the 1997 hit horror flick, Scream 2.
Conversing With An Adult 01: I’ll Be Back Someday
Ashley gives listeners an update on the current state and the future of the podcast.
Episode 26: Complicated Morphin Grid
Ashley & Adrian travel to the planet Phaedos in a desperate attempt to defeat Ivan Ooze and save Angel Grove.
Episode 25: Send All Those Villains After Me
Ashley & Adrian battle Ivan Ooze while discussing the 1995 hit “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie.”
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.
Episode 24: Everything Is Awesome!!
Ashley & Adrian follow their bliss with the help of a very chaotic Top 10 music list.
Episode 172: The Discovery Of A Lifetime (with Ro Panuganti)
Adrian embarks on a musical journey of self-discovery and identity with musician Ro Panuganti.
Episode 171: The Persistence Of Dreams (with Cody Carpenter)
On this week’s episode Adrian welcome back Cody Carpenter to the podcast. Cody is a third generation musician and has lent his unique talents to a plethora of projects including the 2018 film Halloween and The Lost Themes trilogy, which he co-wrote, co-produced, and performed with his father John Carpenter and Daniel Davies. In addition […]
Episode 23: ReArise Up, Wise Up, Say It Loud
Ashley & Adrian discover the magic of found families through the power of videogames.
Episode 170: Death Blooms (with Erica Schultz & Eileen Melendez)
Adrian & Eileen explore the complicated nature of family with Erica Schultz, the writer/letterer of the comic book “The Deadliest Bouquet.”
Episode 22: You Always Win At This Particular Game
Ashley & Adrian survive being stranded the only way they know how: Playing videogames!
Episode 169: The Keytar Kween (with Lacey Johnson)
Adrian talks videogame music and post-pandemic concerts with musician/YouTuber Lacey Johnson.
Episode 168: Failed Stage Dives (with Alex Schumacher)
Adrian and cartoonist Alex Schumacher talk endings and new beginnings within the field of creativity.
Episode 21: Want To Be Dad
Ashley & Adrian take a deep dive into the Now That’s What I Call Dad Rock music compilation.
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.
Episode 20: Now I’m All Messed Up
Ashley & Adrian continue to reflect on a chaotic year with an equally chaotic playlist.
Episode 19: Call Me
Ashley & Adrian channel “Bagel Bites Energy” and begin discussing their favorite music from 2020.
Episode 166: Alchemy Is For Everyone (with Aivi & Surasshu)
Adrian discusses the importance of inclusivity in videogames with “Steven Universe” and “Ikenfell” composers Aivi & Surasshu.
Episode 18: Sentimental Tune (Old-School Alternative Pt. 2)
Ashley and Adrian conclude their “Old School Alternative” tournament bracket with takes on problematic faves, the “girl boss” narrative surrounding Bjork and the tragic genius of Elliott Smith.
Episode 165: A Conversation With The Commander (with Jennifer Hale & Ashley Burgy)
Adrian teams up with Talking Like A Teen co-host Ashley Burgy for a chat about voice acting, Mass Effect reunions and sociopolitical activism with voice actress Jennifer Hale.
Episode 17: This Nightmare Keeps Repeating (Old-School Alternative Pt. 1)
Ashley & Adrian deal with sleep deprivation, hockey nightmares and K-Pop stans while filling out an Alternative Rock championship bracket.
Episode 163: Let Me Fix Your Thoughts (with Fallon Goskowski of Access BOSS)
Adrian and Access BOSS founder Fallon Goskowski talk Blerdom, systematic racism and “Older Sibling Energy.”
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.
Episode 16: Back In Your Yead
Ashley and Adrian take a look at the background of Blink-182’s album Neighborhoods.
Episode 161: The Bridge (with Jono Diener)
Adrian talks about THE INEVITABLES and the current state of the comic book & music industries with musician/writer Jono Diener.
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.
Episode 15: The Ultimate Star (2000s Indie Pt. 2)
Ashley & Adrian crown a champion in their 2000s Indie Rock music brackets.
Episode 159: From The Earth To The Moon (with Ro Panuganti & Christian Richardson)
Adrian levels up with two videogame tribute albums from musicians Ro Panuganti & Christian Richardson.
Minisode 10: The Question
Adrian has a creative epiphany on the eve of his 7-year podcasting anniversary.
Episode 158: Run The Jules (with FamilyJules7x)
Adrian learns the history of videogame music from guitarist and YouTube personality FamilyJules7x.
Episode 157: The Reluctant Zombie (with Jayel Draco)
Adrian and Oneshi Press co-founder Jayel Draco thwart a zombie apocalypse and get a crash course in meta humor and the hidden art of aspic.
Episode 156: A Home Worth Fighting For (with Erica Schultz)
Adrian and writer Erica Schultz look to Sci-Fi/Fantasy to help process a real-world crisis.
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.
Episode 14: Box After Box (2000s Indie Pt. 1)
Ashley and Adrian tackle a music-meets-sports bracket discussing 2000s indie rock.
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.
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.
Episode 13: Dying To Know
Ashley and Adrian engage in a fun Q&A and take some shots at a legendary classic rock band.
Episode 12: It Only Fuels The Flames
Ashley and Adrian party like it’s 1999.
Episode 11: This Is Everything 2019
Ashley and Adrian build playlists as they run from the fiery wreck that was 2019.
Episode 151: Fret Not! (with Stemage)
Adrian battles Void Wolves and space cannibals with composer Grant Henry aka “Stemage.”
Episode 10: I Got So City Elf On You
Adrian and Ashley join the Grey Wardens and chat about BioWare’s beloved videogame franchise, Dragon Age.
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.
Episode 149: Prog Metal & Pocket Monsters (with Ro Panuganti)
Adrian embarks on a musical Pokémon adventure with musician Ro Panuganti.
Episode 148: Channing Tater Tots (with Erica Schultz)
Adrian prepares for the inevitable robot uprising with comic book writer Erica Schultz. .
Episode 09: Geth Along
Summarizing: Adrian and Ashley discuss the video game franchise Mass Effect.
Episode 146: Reshaping The Narrative (with Malka Older)
Adrian examines the concept of “narrative disorder” with author Malka Older, the showrunner and head writer for Orphan Black: The Next Chapter.
Episode 08: Are You Ten Years Ago
Adrian and Ashley finish discussing their “Summer Jams” playlist.
Episode 07: Feel It In My (Emo Little) Bones
Adrian & Ashley swap half-decades and begin working on building their second 2000s “Summer Jams” playlists.
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.
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.
Episode 06: Silly Banging Knee Songs
Adrian and Ashley take a break from summer vacation to put together a 2000s “Summer Jams” playlist.
Episode 143: Painting The Industry Red (with Chelsea Tyler of DRMCTHR)
Adrian reevaluates his relationship with Pop music in a conversation with Chelsea Tyler of the alternative pop band DRMCTHR.
Episode 1: Queen of Royal Badness (with Jessica Valentin aka “Ratgrrl”)
In her debut podcast episode, Eileen speaks with artist and gallery owner of Muñeca Arthouse, Jessica Valentín.
Episode 05: Miami Still
Adrian and Ashley are recruited by the Feds to once again discuss the Fast and Furious franchise’s second entry, 2003’s 2 Fast 2 Furious..
Minisode 9: The Last Train To Hoboken
Adrian’s recent nostalgia trip inspires a look towards the future.
Episode 04: Just Like Car After Car
Adrian and Ashley learn the importance of family (and VHS/DVD combo players) in a discussion of the hit 2001 film The Fast and the Furious.
Episode 03: Call It Off
Adrian and Ashley get into a discussion about late-era Tegan and Sara albums as well a thorough look into the cover album, The Con X: Covers.
Episode 02: Where Does The Good Go, Baby, Go
Adrian and Ashley do a deep dive into the 2001 Garbage album beautifulgarbage.
Episode 142: Pinball Wizard (with Stemage)
Adrian hits the arcades with composer/audio engineer Grant Henry, aka Stemage (Bubsy: Paws of Fire, Steven Universe).
Episode 01: Go (Rock) Steady With Me
On the first episode of Talking Like a Teen, Adrian and Ashley attend a funeral for an NHL mascot and attempt to understand the 2001 No Doubt album Rock Steady.
Episode 141: Canto’s Quest (with David M. Booher)
Adrian embarks on an otherworldly odyssey with comic book writer David M. Booher.
Episode 140: Hip To Be Square (with Mustin)
Adrian talks videogaming and fatherhood with musician and videogame remixing pioneer Mustin.
Episode 139: Stupid Famous! (with Clay Puddester & Stephanie Matos of Young Doctors In Love)
Adrian makes his debut as a music video director. With special guests Clay Puddester and Stephanie Matos of the Canadian indie pop band Young Doctors In Love.
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.
Episode 137: 4th Street Songs (with Janet LaBelle)
Adrian takes up winter surfing with New York-based singer/songwriter Janet LaBelle.
Episode 136: Nature Unleashed (with Cody Carpenter)
Adrian explores the concept of music as a universal language with multi-instrumentalist Cody Carpenter.
Episode 135: Under The Scarlet Moon (with Jayson Napolitano)
Adrian finds healing in videogame music with Scarlet Moon Productions founder Jayson Napolitano.
Episode 134: The Brack Show (with Adrian King)
Adrian becomes the guest of his own podcast. With special guest, writer/artist Kelly Brack.
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.
Minisode 8: The Dream Gig
Adrian revives a dormant episode format to discuss the future of Adrian Has Issues.
Episode 132: The City That Never Sleeps
Adrian & Eileen celebrate 4 years of podcasting by paying tribute to a forgotten iconic comic book character.
Episode 131: Kryptonian Vampire Slayers! (with Aaron Berke)
Adrian explores the influences of filmmaker/comic book creator Aaron Berke.
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.
Episode 129: Hope & Resistance (with Adam Ferris)
Adrian explores the concept of art as activism with artist Adam Ferris, the founding editor of the comic anthology, THE GOOD FIGHT.
Episode 128: Pizza Murder (with Kelly Brack)
Adrian analyzes free-falling superheroes and pizza deliveries gone awry with writer Kelly Brack, the curator of “Death of the Horror Anthology” from A Wave Blue World.
Episode 127: Equality Is Magic (with Kirsten Thompson & James B. Emmett)
Adrian learns to fight like a witch with the help of “I Am Hexed” writer Kirsten Thompson and editor James B. Emmett.
Episode 126: The Scarlet Warrior (with Cody Carpenter & Mark Day)
Adrian examines the surging popularity of electronic/chiptune music with Shadow Spirits, Vol. 1 composers Cody Carpenter & Mark Day.
Episode 125: Cult Mentality (with Erica Schultz)
Adrian and Eileen attempt to solve the “Crypto Killer” murders with the help of Erica Schultz, the writer of the horror comic Twelve Devils Dancing from Action Lab/Danger Zone.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 121: Rage Writing (with Christopher Sebela)
Adrian gets into the business of crowd-sourced vengeance with comic book writer Christopher Sebela.
Episode 120: Katamari The Destroyer (with Sean, Chuck & George of LONELYROLLINGSTARS)
Adrian embarks on a hilariously irreverent journey with Sean Stone, Chuck Simoson & George Nowik of the videogame tribute band LONELYROLLINGSTARS.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 116: Into The Wilds (with Vita Ayala & Emily Pearson)
Adrian delves deep into Black Mask Studios’ “floral horror” comic The Wilds with guests Vita Ayala & Emily Pearson.
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.”
Episode 114: The Filter of Flutter (with Jennie Wood)
Adrian discusses social issues and polarizing women in music with Jennie Wood, the writer and creator of the award-winning sci-fi graphic novel trilogy Flutter.
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.
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.
Episode 111: Portrait Of A Storyboard Artist (with Jeremy Simser)
Adrian examines the life of a professional storyboard artist from illustrator Jeremy Simser.
Episode 110: Forward Momentum (with Jerome Walford)
Adrian witnesses the further evolution of Forward Comix with writer/illustrator Jerome Walford.
Episode 109: Anirealism (with Cal Warner aka Schematist)
Adrian discovers the story behind “Anireal,” the latest musical project from composer Cal Warner, aka Schematist.
Episode 108: Feeding Your Fan-Bot (with Kim Gaines & Shawn Lanier)
Adrian battles yokai and watches cartoons with Grub Machine co-founders and Kim Gaines and Shawn Lanier, the creators of the comic book “Eventide.”
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.
The LatiNerd Experience – Episode 0: Inception
Following stream of consciousness, Eileen contemplates out loud the idea of The LatiNerd Experience.
Episode 106: The Evolution Of Sycko (with Justin Fischetto)
Adrian explores the artistry and duality of illustrator Justin Fischetto.
Episode 105: Folk Nerds And Metalheads (with Steven Petrivelli & Keith Grassmick)
Adrian clocks in for work with writer Steven Petrivelli and illustrator Keith Grassmick, the collaborators behind the comic book series Retail.
Episode 104: The Cloudwrangler Connection (with Jeff Rider)
Adrian and Eileen talk comics and creator connections with Cloudwrangler Comics proprietor, Jeff Rider.
Episode 103: Straight To Hell (with Mario Candelaria & Fabian Lelay)
Adrian examines the weird world of indie wrestling, comics & more with writer Mario Candelaria and illustrator Fabian Lelay.
Episode 102: Back To School (with Mega Ran)
Adrian hits the books with rapper/producer Mega Ran.
Episode 101: Badges & Bullets (with David Pepose)
Adrian hits the mean streets with David Pepose, the writer and co-creator of the comic book thriller, Spencer & Locke.
Episode 100: The Return of Adrian Has Issues
At long last! The highly-anticipated 100th episode of the Adrian Has Issues podcast!
Episode 99: This Is Us
Adrian and Eileen interview their wackiest guests yet: each other.
Episode 98: #WeAreNotPowerless
Adrian enters a world without superheroes with David Booher, the creator/writer of the Vault Comics titles “Powerless” and “Alien Bounty Hunter.”
Episode 97: Evolve Or Die
Adrian examines the professional career of Poison The Well and Senses Fail drummer Chris Hornbrook.
Episode 96: Clowning Around
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.
Episode 95: Fear And Loathing On Long Island
Adrian shoots the breeze with 3D animator and “professional podcast guest” Mike Driscoll.
Episode 94: The COG Core
Adrian travels to the world of Rendaria with Oneshi Press co-founders, writer Lynsey G and illustrator Jayel Draco.
Episode 93: Emma’s Emergence
Adrian is introduced to a new type of action hero by comic book colorist/writer David Baron, the creator of Stained from 451 Media.
Episode 92: Dirty Realism
Adrian finds inspiration in the banality of every day life with writer/illustrator, Alex Schumacher, the creator of Decades of (in)Experience and Bread Crumbs From The Void.
Episode 91: Physical Dialogue
Adrian discovers what it takes to create a thrilling action movie sequence from stunt performer, Don Lee.
Episode 90: The Lazarus Project
Adrian uncovers the deep, personal inspiration behind recording artist Lazarus Wilde’s debut album, “Breathe Now” on Cardigan Records.
Episode 89: An Evaluation
Adrian and Eileen reflect on 3 years of podcasting and address the community at-large regarding various issues.
Episode 88: Darn Heroes
Adrian hits the comic convention circuit with Mark Frankel and Alexander Sapountzis of Wayward Raven Media.
Episode 87: The Lone Ranger
Adrian conducts a superhero psychoanalysis with West Coast Comics founder and former Power Rangers In Space star Christopher Khayman Lee.
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.
Episode 85: Leaning Forward
Adrian searches for the truth in art in an uncertain societal landscape with the help of writer Enrica Jang, the founder of the independent publishing company, Red Stylo Media.
Episode 84: The History Of Comics – Second Semester
Adrian copes with Election Day blues with another comic book history lesson from Steven Petrivelli, the writer of the indie comic Sweetie.
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.
Episode 82: King Of The Road
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.
Episode 81: The Barnstormers
Adrian hits the road for a one-of-a-kind comic book tour with Rapid City: Below Zero writer, Josh Dahl.
Episode 80: Versus God
Adrian battles otherworldly titans with Donny Cates, the writer of the comic book epic God Country from Image Comics.
Episode 79: Keeping It Reel – Part 2
Adrian and film producer Daryl Freimark, the executive editor of the comic The Devil Is Due In Dreary, discuss the future of cinema.
Episode 78: Kill Your Darlings
Adrian discusses the finer points of fandom and the creative process with writer Johnny C and artist Chris Liryo.
Episode 77: Into The Woods
Adrian talks horror movie tropes with Cody Andew Sousa, the writer of the comic Croak from Alterna Comics.
Episode 76: Comics, Beer & Wings
Adrian and freelance illustrator Sebastian Bonet seek out alternative forms of comic book sponsorship.
Episode 75: Keeping It Reel – Part 1
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.
Episode 74: Thanks!
Adrian & Eileen express their gratitude for their listeners, guests and the comic book community as a whole.
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.
Episode 72: Jade Street Has A Band
Adrian forms a Magical Girl rock band with writer Katy Rex and illustrator Fabian Lelay, the co-creators of Jade Street Protection Services.
Episode 71: The Fantastic Ms. Fox
Adrian receives voice acting lessons from Alexa Fox, the president of Challenging Comics and the co-writer of Danger Gliders.
Episode 70: The Cool Bean
Adrian engages in a brief chat with illustrator/graphic artist Leeann Hamilton at New York Comic-Con 2016.
Episode 69: Tracheal Fortitude
Adrian catches up with Comical Podcast’s Justin Corbett, the co-writer of the supernatural comic book thriller, Speak No Evil.
Episode 68: From Foreign Lands
Adrian discovers the story behind Gwan, the multicultural comic anthology from guests Jerome Walford, Arianna Mao and Paul Gaggegi.
Episode 67: The History Of Comics
Adrian learns about the history of the golden and silver age of comic books courtesy of Sweetie writer Steve Petrivelli.
Episode 66: The Return Of Grei Booker
Adrian and Eileen talk Casting, Cats and Canadians with comic book writer Erica Schultz.
Episode 65: Logan’s Run
Adrian geeks out with Logan Richards of Eyehart Toys.
Episode 64: Dark Moon Rising
Adrian engages in a frightfully fun conversation with Tom Freeman, the creator of the Sci-Fi/Horror motion comic, Dark Moon.
Episode 63: The Signal Boost
Adrian discovers the power of building community within the comic book industry with J. Jacob Barker, one of the founders of the Creator After Con Network.
Episode 62: The Buddy System
Adrian and Eileen get an education in comic book marketing from Buddy Scalera.
Episode 61: Sketching With Stan
Adrian and artist Stan Chou examine the nature of innovation within the comic book industry.
Episode 60: Reality 2.0
Adrian ponders the future of the music industry with New Jersey-based musician Joe Darone of the band Suit of Lights.
Episode 59: Love Apptually
Adrian plays matchmaker to the geek community with Orie Enav, the founder and CEO of the Dragonfruit dating app.
Episode 58: ”Off The Cuffe” Or ”The Gori Details”
Adrian saddles up with “Oathbound” creators, Kevin Cuffe and Paul Gori.
Episode 57: Welcome To Kowloon
Adrian and City of Walls artist/co-creator A.K. Lovelace pay their respects to some unconventional childhood icons.
Episode 56: The ‘Weerd’ World Of Neesh
Adrian and Neesh, the host of The Neeshcast, discover that progressive rock is a gateway drug.
Episode 55: Qui-Gon Gin & Juice
Adrian and podcaster Thomas Coe pitch the ultimate Hollywood crossover event.
Episode 54: Close To Home II: The Adventure Of Elysia
Adrian and comic book writer Todd Black return to the land of Altaria.
Episode 53: Tron Of The Dead
Adrian binges on videogames and British comedies with comic book writer Andi Ewington.
Episode 52: Love & Rocket Pops
Adrian and illustrator/musician Kate Bresnahan meet their heroes…and occasionally trip them.