The Oblivion Bar: A Nerd-Culture Podcast

Recent Episodes

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…
Oct. 14, 2023

NYCC INTERVIEW-A-THON: David Dastmalchian & Leah Kilpatrick

Joining us on the show are the co-writers of “Horror House” in the upcoming horror anthology series Headless Horseman Halloween Annual over at Dark Horse Comics. It is our honor to welcome both Leah Kilpatrick & David Dastma…
Oct. 13, 2023

NYCC INTERVIEW-A-THON: David Weiner

Joining us on the show is the acclaimed documentary filmmaker of In Search of Darkness Part 1, 2, and 3 and In Search of Tomorrow , which are both extended, deep-dive explorations of 1980’s Horror and Action/Sci-Fi through t…
Oct. 12, 2023

NYCC INTERVIEW-A-THON: Daniel Warren Johnson

Joining us on the show is the Eisner award-winning comic book creator behind The Ghost Fleet with writer Donny Cates, Extremity and Murder Falcon over at Skybound, the DC Comics’ Black Label smash hit Wonder Woman: Dead Eart…
Oct. 11, 2023

NYCC INTERVIEW-A-THON: Christian Ward

Joining us on the show is the 3x Eisner winning comic book creator behind titles like ODY-C with writer Matt Fraction, Invisible Kingdom with G. Willow Wilson, Black Bolt at Marvel Comics with writer Saladin Ahmed, Aquaman: …
Oct. 2, 2023

INTERVIEW: Matthew Klein

Joining us this week on the shiw is the writer of the IDW medical superhero drama Crashing with artist Morgan Beem. It is our honor to welcome back Matthew Klein onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! Follow us on BlueSky Follow us …
Guest: Matthew Klein
Sept. 25, 2023

INTERVIEW: Tom King & Mitch Gerads

Joining us this week on the show is the multiple-Eisner winning creative team titles like The Sheriff of Babylon , Mister Miracle , Strange Adventures with artist Doc Shaner, One Bad Day: The Riddler , and “The Winning Card”…
Sept. 18, 2023

INTERVIEW: David Booher & Bradley Clayton

Joining us this week on the show is the creative team behind the Dark Horse Eisner and GLAAD Award-nominated series KILLER QUEENS VOLUME 2: KINGS, NOT WINGS. The first is a Eisner-nominated writer of titles like Joe Hill’s R…
Aug. 28, 2023

Comic Creators Fantasy Draft w/ Sal (Comic Pop) & Brad (Comic Book Couples Counseling)

For episode 128, we are joined by Sal from ComicPop and Brad from The Comic Book Couples Counseling to draft and discuss some of our favorite comic creators in the medium. This is our first COMIC CREATOR FANTASY DRAFT 🏆 Supp…
Guest: Sal Crivelli
Aug. 21, 2023

News-a-palooza 2023

For episode 127, we catch up on some significant news we've missed over the last couple months -- things like Hugh Jackman dawning the classic Wolverine comic book suit in Deadpool 3 BTS stills, Jason Aaron and Greg Capullo …
Aug. 14, 2023

Episode 126 - INTERVIEW: Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, & Bob Quinn

Joining us this week is the creative team behind the upcoming Image Comics epic horror fantasy KILL YOUR DARLINGS . It is our pleasure to welcome Ethan Parker , Griffin Sheridan , & Bob Quinn onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! S…
Aug. 7, 2023

INTERVIEW: Jay Baruchel & Van Jensen

Joining us for episode 125 of The Oblivion Bar Podcast is the writing duo behind the Dark Horse Canadian cult romance series TEAR US APART . Separately, one is the writer of comic titles like TWO DEAD with artist Nate Powell…
July 31, 2023

INTERVIEW: Kenny Meyers and Travis Schmeisser (Omnibus)

Joining us for episode 124 of The Oblivion Bar Podcast are the founders and creative force behind the newest digital comic book reader and store: OMNIBUS . It is my honor to welcome both Kenny Meyers and Travis Schmeisser on…
Guest: Omnibus
July 26, 2023

INTERVIEW: Matt Kindt

Joining us for episode 123 of The Oblivion Bar Podcast is the Harvey Award-winning, Eisner-nomiated, and New York Times Best-Selling comic creator behind titles like MIND MGMT , Dept. H , Black Badge , Spy Superb , co-writin…
July 17, 2023

INTERVIEW: Katie Peirce

Joining us for episode 122 is not only one of the best Sea of Thieves players in the world, but also one of the most entertaining streamers on Twitch. It is our honor to welcome Twitch/G Fuel Partner Katie Peirce onto The Ob…
Guest: Katie Peirce
July 14, 2023

(PATREON PREVIEW) THE GRID - Episode 090

This is a preview for 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 90 of THE GRID, Aaron and Chris rank their …
July 10, 2023

INTERVIEW: Patton Oswalt & Jordan Blum

Joining us for episode 121 of The Oblivion Bar Podcast are creators and writing duo behind the smash hit miniseries from Dark Horse Comics: Minor Threats ! It is our honor to welcome both Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum onto T…
July 3, 2023

*BONUS EPISODE* INTERVIEW: Michelle Fus

Joining us this week is the acclaimed author and illustrator behind the groundbreaking young adult webcomic, which also set webcomics crowdfunding records on Kickstarter, and recently released under the Skybound Comet imprin…
Guest: Michelle Fus
June 26, 2023

INTERVIEW: Brian Michael Bendis

Joining us for episode 120 of The Oblivion Bar Podcast is the 5x Eisner winning writer who spent 18 years at Marvel, writing iconic storylines like Ultimate Spider-Man , Secret Invasion , 6 years on Daredevil , The New Aveng…
June 19, 2023

MOVIE REVIEW: The Flash

News and Notes [Sponsored by Whatnot ] (5:10) For episode 119, Aaron and Chris discuss TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE launch new shared comic book universe at SKYBOUND, We get our first look at the anime-inspired DC series MY ADV…
June 12, 2023

MOVIE REVIEW: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

News and Notes [Sponsored by Whatnot ] (5:53) For episode 118, Aaron and Chris discuss MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN 2 gameplay video, release date, new details, and Venom is not Eddie Brock, TWISTED METAL clip shows Anthony Mackie ge…
June 5, 2023

MOVIE REVIEW: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

News and Notes (6:31) (Sponsored by Whatnot ) For episode 117, Aaron and Chris discuss MOVIEPASS re-appearing and is currently in beta testing, IMAGE COMICS has moved from Diamond to Lunar Distribution, THE FLASH star Sasha …