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Recent Episodes

April 15, 2024

INTERVIEW: Jason Aaron

Joining us this week on the show is the Eisner-award-winning comic book writer behind titles like Southern Bastards, Avengers, Conan The Barbarian, Vertigo’s Scalped , The Punisher , Marvel’s 2015 relaunch of Star Wars , and…
Guest: Jason Aaron
April 12, 2024

MOVIE REVIEW: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire & Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Part Two)

"The world, right now, is experiencing unusual paranormal activity. We are here to answer that call. Because we... ARE THE GHOSTBUSTERS!" For part two of episode 151, we finish up our review of the fifth installment of the M…
April 8, 2024

MOVIE REVIEW: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire & Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (Part One)

" Kong can't stop this on his own." "He won't be alone." News and Notes [Sponsored by Omnibus ] (8:06) For our news and notes segment, Aaron and Chris discuss Marvel casting Julia Garner in THE FANTASTIC 4 as the Silver Surf…
April 1, 2024

(Patreon Preview) The Grid - Episode 120

This is a preview of our Patreon exclusive show called THE GRID. Check this out, along with a bunch of other awesome perks over on Patreon. New episodes every Friday! For episode 120, Aaron and Chris discuss Aaron's visit t…
March 25, 2024

Battle Royale V

It's about to go DOWN 👊🏻💥 We are back for another installment in our BATTLE ROYALE segment! Five fighters, five arena-specific scenarios, two passionate nerds debate skill and combat to determine the ultimate winner among ou…
March 22, 2024

*BONUS EPISODE* INTERVIEW: Tommy Stella

Joining us this week is the writer of titles like The Days , Home , Self-Destruct , The End , and his recent Kickstarter, all-ages horror series Mustn't Tell with artists Jon McDaniel and BA Roth. It is our pleasure to welco…
March 18, 2024

INTERVIEW: Ram V & Evan Cagle

“Are you part of this new tomorrow? Or will you be left behind? Until then… enjoy the show.” Joining us this week on the show is the writer of titles like the Eisner-nominated The Many Deaths of Laila Starr , the Eisner-winn…
Guests: Ram V , Evan Cagle
March 11, 2024

INTERVIEW: Tom King

“We did not desire her death. There is too much risk in martyrdom. The dead can overthrow an empire the living could hardly touch.” Joining us this week on the show is the multiple-Eisner-award-winning comic book writer behi…
Guest: Tom King
March 4, 2024

MOVIE REVIEW: Dune: Part Two

"May thy knife chip and shatter." News and Notes [Sponsored by Omnibus ] (5:05) For our news and notes segment, Aaron and Chris discuss DC Comics moving its new comic book day back to Wednesdays, James Gunn reveals a new tit…
March 1, 2024

*BONUS EPISODE* INTERVIEW: Zach Merrill (Action Tees)

Joining us for a bonus conversation is the owner, operator, designer, and creative force behind the high-end, retro-inspired comic book tee shirt brand ACTION TEES . It is our pleasure to welcome Zach Merrill onto The Oblivi…
Guest: Zach Merrill
Feb. 26, 2024

INTERVIEW: Tyler Crook

"You are both kind. I hope you don't die." Joining us this week on the show is the co-creator of the murder mystery Petrograd with writer Philip Gelatt, the ComiXology Original Stone King with Kel McDonald, and the mega-hit,…
Guest: Tyler Crook
Feb. 23, 2024

*BONUS EPISODE* INTERVIEW: Patrick Horvath

Joining us this week on the show is the creator behind the smash-hit IDW series Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees , which tells the story of an anthropomorphic brown bear named Samantha Strong. Sam has built a cozy life an…
Feb. 19, 2024

MOVIE REVIEW: Madame Web

"When you take on the responsibility, great power will come." 🕸️ News and Notes [Sponsored by Ominbus ] (8:57) For episode 145, Aaron and Chris discuss Carl Weathers passing away at 76 years old, we got a BUNCH of new traile…
Feb. 12, 2024

INTERVIEW: Noah Gardner, Ryan Parrott, & John J. Pearson

Joining us this week on the show is the creative team behind the ongoing Image Comics series THE INFERNALS – which centers around a potential interfamily struggle for demonic power with an impending Apocalypse over the horiz…
Feb. 4, 2024

MIDNIGHT REWIND: Princess Mononoke (1997)

"He isn't dead, San. He is here with us now, telling us, it's time for both of us to live." This week on the show, we are premiering a brand new segment called MIDNIGHT REWIND, wherein we celebrate our favorite anime classic…
Jan. 5, 2024

(Patreon Preview) The Grid - Episode 110 w/ Greg Lickteig (The First Issue Club)

This is a preview of our Patreon exclusive show called THE GRID. Check this out, along with a bunch of other awesome perks over on Patreon . New episodes every Friday! For episode 110 of The Grid, Chris is joined by Greg fr…
Dec. 18, 2023

2023 Last Call Awards

It is ✨ AWARD SEASON ✨ here at The Oblivion Bar 🏆 For episode 142, we are discussing our favorite moments of 2023 with our Last Call Awards! Favorite trailer, comic books, movies, surprise hits -- all will be covered during …
Dec. 13, 2023

Most Anticipated Films of 2024

News and Notes [Sponsored by Whatnot ] (8:16) For episode 141, Aaron and Chris discuss MARVEL STUDIOS doing away with their "Special Presentations" on Disney+, ALIEN: ROMULUS star reveals the film's story is set between Alie…
Nov. 20, 2023

INTERVIEW: Geoff Johns & Gary Frank

Joining us this week on the show is the legendary comic book creative team behind titles like The Avengers , Superman: Brainiac , Superman: Secret Origin , Action Comics , Shazam! , Batman: Earth One , and Doomsday Clock . M…
Nov. 13, 2023

MOVIE REVIEW: The Marvels

⚡ Higher. Further. Faster. Together. ⚡ News and Notes [Sponsored by Whatnot ] (3:47) For episode 139, Aaron and Chris discuss the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes finally concluding, Jurassic World writer Derek Connolly is writing on t…
Nov. 6, 2023

INTERVIEW: Michael Dialynas

Joining us this week is the Eisner-nominated and GLAAD award-winning comic book creator behind titles like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , Lucy Dreaming with writer Max Bemis, Amala's Blade: Spirits of Naamaron with Steven Ho…
Oct. 31, 2023

2023 Halloween Special: Evil Dead (2013)

Kunda…. Astratta…. Montosse… Can’da! 👹🔪📖 Welcome to our 2023 Halloween Special 🎃 this year, we are covering the 2013 re-imagining of Sam Raimi’s 1981 classic : Evil Dead (2013). When five friends decide to spend a weekend in…
Oct. 28, 2023

(Patreon Preview) The Grid - ✨ Episode 100 ✨

This is a preview of our Patreon exclusive show called THE GRID. Check this out, along with a bunch of other awesome perks over on Patreon . New episodes every Friday! For our landmark 100th episode of The Grid, you'll NEVER…
Oct. 15, 2023

NYCC INTERVIEW-A-THON: David Booher & Drew Zucker

Joining us on the show are the co-creators of the smash clockwork fantasy series Canto and the recent twisted horror one-shot comic The Feeding . It is our honor to welcome both David Booher & Drew Zucker onto The Oblivion B…