Comic Book Central

Comic Book Central

World's first podcast devoted to in-depth interviews with legendary talents who bring comic books to life in movies, TV, live shows, video games, and more!

Episodes

#494: Bonnie Discepolo from James Gunn’s Superman!

July 15, 2025 • 50 mins
From post-apocalyptic chaos to superhero smackdowns, actor/filmmaker Bonnie Discepolo’s been in the thick of it. She drops by the Lair to share behind-the-scenes tales from Superman and what it’s like working with James Gunn!

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#493: Stephen Blackehart from James Gunn's Superman!

July 11, 2025 • 59 mins
What’s it like working with James Gunn on Superman, Peacemaker, and the Guardians of the Galaxy films? Actor Stephen Blackehart knows—and he’s here with behind-the-scenes stories!

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#492: Lenore Zann, Rogue from X-Men: TAS!

June 10, 2025 • 55 mins
One of my most X-citing episodes ever! Actress Lenore Zann drops by to talk about bringing the role of Rogue to life on X-Men: The Animated Series & X-Men ‘97!

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#491: FanExpo Cleveland – Part Two!

May 26, 2025 • 40 mins
Part 2 of my adventure at FanExpo Cleveland! Catching up with actor DJ Qualls and an X-citing visit with George Buza (Beast) and producer Larry Houston from X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ‘97!

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#490: FanExpo Cleveland – Part One!

May 9, 2025 • 32 mins
Part 1 of my adventure at FanExpo Cleveland! Reminiscing about 1991’s Hook with Dante Basco – AND, celebrating the Year of Superman with actor George Newbern (Justice League Unlimited), Rags Morales (Action Comics), and a Cleveland Superman statue update from the Siegel & Shuster Society!

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CBC Ep 489 Ed Gross

April 4, 2025 • 53 mins
I’m chatting with the author of the ultimate Superman book – Superman: The Definitive History, Ed Gross! We’re discussing the 8 plus decade history of the Man of Steel, right up to the new flick from James Gunn!

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#488: Super Friends special with Will Rodgers!

February 23, 2025 • 28 mins
I’m reviewing the recent home video release of Super Friends: The Complete Collection alongside my Super Friend, author Will Rodgers (The Ultimate Super Friends Companion, volumes 1 & 2). PLUS – find out how to get in on my Super Friends: The Complete Collection DVD giveaway!

(Giveaway ends 3/31/25 at 11:59pm EST – US residents only)

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#487: GalaxyCon Columbus – Part Two!

February 10, 2025 • 35 mins
Part two of my adventure at GalaxyCon Columbus featuring celebrity guests: Zach Galligan (Gremlins), Corbin Bernsen (The Punisher), Peter Facinelli (Supergirl), and Thomas Lennon (Supergirl)!

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#486: GalaxyCon Columbus - Part One!

January 28, 2025 • 58 mins
Part one of my two-part recap of my adventure at GalaxyCon Columbus featuring celebrity guests: William Katt (The Greatest American Hero), Martin Kove (Cobra Kai), Barry Bostwick (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Cooper Andrews (Shazam!), and John Jackson Miller, author of Batman: Resurrection. PLUS – three giveaways for the listeners!

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#485: Chris Ryall, author of The Mighty Marvel Calendar Book!

December 18, 2024 • 53 mins
Let’s flip the calendar pages back to the 70s & 80s with Chris Ryall, author of The Mighty Marvel Calendar Book: A Visual History! Chris takes us on a journey to one of the grooviest times in Marvel’s past.

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#484: Paul Reiser on Aliens, comic books, comedy, Stranger Things & more!

December 3, 2024 • 49 mins
Kickin’ off Year 12 of the show with the one and only Paul Reiser! Hilarious comedian, bestselling author, terrifically talented actor – we’re chattin’ about Aliens, comic books, Mad About You, Stranger Things, The Boys, Paul’s new film The Problem With People, and his return to standup with a new comedy special!

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#483: Comic Book Central 11th anniversary special!

November 23, 2024 • 47 mins
It’s the anniversary special that goes to 11! Super year, super guests! It’s party time in the Lair as we celebrate Comic Book Central’s 11th anniversary. Great guests & memorable moments from the past year, listener greetings, AND...the latest on my super giveaways!

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#482: Neal McDonough from Captain America and the Arrowverse!

November 8, 2024 • 37 mins
Actor Neal McDonough drops by the Lair to talking about fighting alongside Captain America & Agent Carter, battling Green Arrow & Sly Stallone, and starring in his latest film, the post-apocalyptic drama Homestead.

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#481: Todd McFarlane & David Dastmalchian on Knights vs Samurai!

October 25, 2024 • 57 mins
Actor/writer David Dastmalchian & artist/writer Todd McFarlane return to Comic Book Central! We’re chatting about their latest team-up for Image Comics’ epic tale, Knights vs. Samurai!

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#480: Back to the Future: The Musical with producer Bob Gale!

October 13, 2024 • 64 mins
Great Scott! Back to the Future producer Bob Gale returns to the Lair to talk about the Broadway smash, Back to the Future: The Musical!

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#479: TerrifiCon, pt. 7 with C. Thomas Howell!

October 12, 2024 • 55 mins
Closing out my look back at this year’s TerrifiCon with C. Thomas Howell! We’re chattin’ about The Outsiders, E.T., Criminal Minds, Professor Zoom, Spider-Man, and 1923!

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#478: TerrifiCon, pt. 6 with Kate Micucci from The Big Bang Theory & Scooby-Doo!

October 11, 2024 • 51 mins
My TerrifiCon recap continues with the wildly talented Kate Micucci from The Big Bang Theory and she’s the voice of Velma from Scooby-Doo! Jinkies!

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#477: TerrifiCon, pt. 5 with Joe Pantoliano from The Goonies & The Sopranos!

October 9, 2024 • 51 mins
My TerrifiCon recap continues with Joe Pantoliano from The Goonies, The Matrix, Daredevil, The Sopranos, the Bad Boys films & more. PLUS – Joey Pants talks about an upcoming Marvel project! (Yeah, you read that right.)

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#476: TerrifiCon, pt. 3 with Spaceballs' Daphne Zuniga!

October 4, 2024 • 42 mins
My TerrifiCon recap continues with Spaceballs’ Daphne Zuniga! We’re talkin’ about the original silly sci-fi classic AND the upcoming Spaceballs 2, PLUS Melrose Place & much MORE!

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#475: TerrifiCon, pt. 3 with Martin & Jesse Kove!

October 1, 2024 • 43 mins
Continuing my TerrifiCon recap with Cobra Kai’s Martin & Jesse Kove!

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