Word Balloon Comics Podcast

Word Balloon Comics Podcast

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1 on 1 interview show featuring the creative minds behind Comics TV Film Novels & Animation. Hosted by Chicago Pop Culture expert, John Siuntres

Episode List

Frank Miller The Word Balloon Interview

Jun 22nd, 2026 5:57 AM

Frank has a new autobiography coming out. We discuss highlights of his seminal career, 

E-motion Sickness Love Boat Ep 4

Jun 21st, 2026 6:55 AM

We continue our Love Boat  Re-watch podcast.Our guest passenger Chris Giarusso joins us to discuss Charro's debut as recurring character April Lopez , the stowaway, who lept into our hearts for 9 future episodes.Plus, Bill Bixby pre-Hulk in a weird attempt at a dramatic story, and the first king of variety tv Milton Berle as a Practical Joker who never knows when to quit. 

Darth Vader Vs Superman Alex Ross

Jun 20th, 2026 5:35 AM

From 2020 Alex discusses his UNSEEN art book featuring crossovers that were proposed but didn't happen Star Wars and The DC Universe, Star Trek Vs Star Wars, and many more.We also talk about his MARVEL anthology series festuring stories by fols like Sal Abinanti Steve Darnall and Alan Weiss. 

Steve Niles New Frights On The Way

Jun 19th, 2026 5:00 AM

Steve Niles has spent decades redefining horror comics, from 30 Days of Night and Criminal Macabre to a long list of stories that brought genuine scares back to the medium. Today, Steve returns to Word Balloon to talk about two exciting new projects that showcase both sides of his storytelling talents.First, we discuss Heartbreak Manor, his new graphic novel with artist Damien Worm, currently seeking support through crowdfunding. We'll talk about the origins of the project, the unique blend of horror and emotion at its core, and why Damien's atmospheric artwork makes him the perfect collaborator for the story.We also look ahead to a new prose collection featuring one of Steve's signature creations, supernatural detective Cal McDonald. For years, Cal has battled monsters, demons, and the darkest corners of the paranormal world in comics and prose alike. Steve shares what's in store for the latest collection and why he continues to be drawn back to the troubled investigator and his haunted world.

Absolute Jeff Lemire-Flash Firestorm JSA and more

Jun 18th, 2026 9:22 AM

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