Archive for 2020



Comic book store worker in real life, comic book store owner on The Big Bang Theory! Kevin Sussman is my guest in the Lair and we’re talking all about his origin story, his Hollywood hero, Stuart’s most memorable Big Bang moments, Kevin’s favorite prop from the set, if he’d be up for a virtual TBBT reunion, what he thinks of a Stuart spinoff show, and how he’s helping kids during the quarantine!
Photo courtesy Luke Fontana
The Big Bang Theory images TM & copyright © Warner Bros.
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Storytime with Kevin Sussman on Afterschool Village


Date: May 6, 2020







What’s the deal? Howie Mandel is here and we’ve got a lot to talk about! Find out how he’s coping with quarantine during a global pandemic, his message for those dealing with mental health issues, and what he’s doing online to help small businesses and front line workers. PLUS – we’ll chat about his “Golden Buzzer” AGT teaser, co-hosting with the Joker on DC’s Harley Quinn, and what it was like for him to torment the Man of Steel as Mr. Mxyzptlk on Lois and Clark!
Photo courtesy Howie Mandel
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Howie on Talk Shop Live
Howie Play

Stuff you heard on the show:
Mental Health America
Storytime Thursdays with Kevin Sussman


Date: May 2, 2020







Well, blow me down! Legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning writer/cartoonist (and Sweethaven creator!) Jules Feiffer drops by to talk about his beginnings in the Depression-era Bronx working side-by-side with his idol Will Eisner on The Spirit – on up to penning the charming cartoon-come-to-life, Popeye with Robin Williams!
Photo courtesy Jules Feiffer
Images TM & copyright © King Features Syndicate, Paramount, Kitchen Sink Press
Jules Feiffer books from Harper Collins
Jules Feiffer graphic novels from Liveright
Jules Feiffer’s memoir
Jules Feiffer’s original art
Stuff you heard on the show:
Bay Street Theater


Date: April 25, 2020







Celebrate 40 years of the feature film Popeye with the Hollywood legend who brought Wimpy to life, Paul Dooley! Join us as we talk about the iconic sailor man, Electric Company, cartooning, Slap Shot, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Strange Brew, Sixteen Candles, and much, much MORE!
Photo courtesy Paul Dooley
Images TM & copyright © King Features Syndicate, Paramount, IDW

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Stuff you heard on the show:
Popeye official website
The IndyCast
Ethen Beavers’ website for original art and commissions


Date: April 18, 2020







This week, I check in with Man of Steel and Batman v Superman’s General Swanwick, actor Harry Lennix! Harry talks about those films, screen testing with Henry Cavill, voicing Black Manta, and you’ll find out what he thinks of Zack Snyder’s reveal that Harry was going to be Martian Manhunter in Justice League!
Photo courtesy Harry Lennix
Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros.
Harry Lennix official website
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Stuff you heard on the show:
The IndyCast
Ethen Beavers’ official website for original art & commissions


Date: April 11, 2020







Actress Faithe Herman joins me to talk about her role on the NBC hit series, This Is Us, and her time in the DC Universe as Darla Dudley in the hit superhero blockbuster film, SHAZAM!
Photo courtesy Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images North America
Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., DC Comics
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Stuff you heard on the show:
The IndyCast
The Batcave Podcast
Monster Kid Radio




Date: April 4, 2020







Gifted actress Amy Acker drops by the Lair to talk about her roles in Marvel’s Gifted & Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., acting alongside Michael Emerson in Person of Interest, being a part of the Whedon-verse in Angel and Dollhouse, bringing Lois Lane to life in Superman: Red Son, and being the only actress in history to be directed by William Shatner and Steven Spielberg in the same year!
Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Fox

Amy’s official website
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Stuff you heard on the show:
The IndyCast
The Batcave Podcast
Monster Kid Radio


Date: March 28, 2020







Super actor Jesse Rath is my guest in the Comic Book Central Lair this week! Jesse is here to talk about bringing to life the futuristic comic character Brainiac 5 on the hit CW series, Supergirl!
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Stuff you heard on the show:

The IndyCast
Monster Kid Radio
The Batcave Podcast
Wizard World Cleveland


Date: March 5, 2020







Flash-tastic actress Natalie Dreyfuss is my guest in the Lair this week and we are talking all about her explosive introduction as Sue Dearbon (Dibny?) on the CW hit superhero series, The Flash!
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Stuff you heard on the show:
The IndyCast
Monster Kid Radio
The Batcave Podcast
Wizard World Cleveland


Date: February 29, 2020







From chilling to champion, sinister to savior, villain to hero – Emmy-winning actor Michael Emerson has done it all! This week, he’s joining me in the Lair to talk about his roles on Lost, Person of Interest, Evil, and of course, his comic booky turns as Cayden James on Arrow and The Clown Prince of Evil, the Joker, in The Dark Knight Returns! PLUS – find out what Michael says when I ask him if he should play a James Bond villain!
Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., the CW
Photo courtesy Jean-Claude

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Stuff you heard on the show:
The IndyCast
Monster Kid Radio
The Batcave Podcast
Wizard World Cleveland


Date: February 22, 2020






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