The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book Podcast
Jan. 24, 2025

(Patreon Preview) The Grid - Episode 150

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 (https://www.patreon.com/oblivionbarpod) . New episodes every Friday! For episode 150 of The Grid, we give out a Program-exclusive nickname, we catch up with Jason Aaron's…

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Jan. 20, 2025

FROM THE VAULT: Chris Evans, You Beautiful, Rule-Breaking Moth

Listen, we aren't afraid to admit it: we love Chris Evans (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Evans_(actor)) . Back in August of 2020 (episode 14), we discussed ALL-THINGS Chris Evans and his many appearances in comic book-related movies! Chris: if you (for some reason) listen to this episode, please come onto our show for an…

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Jan. 13, 2025

FROM THE VAULT: Rhylee Passfield

Back in October of 2021 (episode 55), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@rhyleep95) star Rhylee Passfield (https://www.instagram.com/rhyleep/) joined us on the show to discuss her "Cursed Cosplay", which are still some of the most creative and hilarious videos on the internet. Rhylee is also an accomplished model, make-up artist, painter, and singer. Follow us…

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Jan. 10, 2025

FROM THE VAULT: Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Here is a past interview (our first interview) from episode 25 with Eisner-nominated writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson (https://www.phillipkennedyjohnson.com/) . He came on back in January of 2021 to discuss his upcoming runs on both Aliens (https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/6815370/alien-deluxe-collectionbd1-hc) and Superman (https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/3830044/superman-by-phillip-kennedy-johnson-omnibus-vol-1-hc) . Don't judge us too hard on this one--as we said,…

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Dec. 30, 2024

2024 Last Call Awards

It is ✨ AWARD SEASON ✨ here at The Oblivion Bar! It’s time for our 2024 Last Call Awards 🏆 Join us as we discuss some of our favorite (or least favorite) movies, comics, television series of 2024. You can use the time stamps below to jump to a specific…

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Dec. 27, 2024

*BONUS EPISODE* INTERVIEW: John Harris Dunning

Joining us today is the award-winning writer behind Wiper (https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/8547472/wiper-ogn-tp) , Salem Brownstone (https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/2309540/salem-brownstone-all-along-the-watchtowers-hc) , Tumult (https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/jul/24/tumult-john-harris-dunning-graphic-novel-of-the-month-review) , and Summer Shadows (https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/5411699/summer-shadows-1) . You’ve also seen his work appear in The Guardian, Esquire, and GQ. He is here today to talk about his upcoming queer horror/crime whodunnit from Dark Horse…

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Dec. 23, 2024

MOVIE REVIEW: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

"Gotta go fast!" 💨 News and Notes (10:30) This week, we spending our entire News and Notes segment discussing the brand new teaser trailer for James Gunn and DC Studios' Superman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQwDGFjGU7s) ! Main Topic (36:42) For our main topic, we review the third film in the Paramount-led live-action adaptation…

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Dec. 20, 2024

*BONUS EPISODE* INTERVIEW: John J. Pearson & Michael W. Conrad

Joining us today is the creative team of the upcoming sci-fi thriller In Bloom (https://www.boom-studios.com/archives/in-bloom-series-announcement/) through BOOM! Studios. “43% of the cells within a healthy human body belong to something other than the human host. Microbiomes, invasive bacteria, fungal and viral agents, and something else. Something… more.” One is the…

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Dec. 19, 2024

🗣️🗣️🗣️ SEGAAAAA

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Dec. 18, 2024

NO 👏 SINGING 👏 DURING THE MOVIE 👏

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Dec. 18, 2024

Chris Evans is BACK in the MCU 🇺🇸

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Dec. 17, 2024

Sony, you've finally done! Kraven is... just okay.

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Dec. 16, 2024

MOVIE REVIEW: Kraven the Hunter

"The man who kills a legend becomes the legend.” 🦁⚔️ News and Notes (7:56) This week, we discuss Chris Evans' role in Avengers: Doomsday, Mike Flanagan's Clayface script gets an official greenlight at DC Studios, and Sony Pictures pulls the plug on Spider-Man Universe spinoffs after Kraven the Hunter... Main…

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Dec. 13, 2024

*BONUS EPISODE* INTERVIEW: Michael Schwartz

Joining us today is the screenwriter of the 2017 Netflix animated film Gnome Alone (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnome_Alone) and the 2023 adaptation of R.L. Stine's Zombie Town (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_Town) for Hulu. He is also the creator slash writer of the all-ages supernatural comic series Armored (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cloverpress/armored-1-5-comic-book) with artist Ismael Hernández. It is our pleasure…

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Dec. 11, 2024

Most Anticipated Films of 2025

In this episode, we unveil our Most Anticipated Films of 2025 🍿 From superhero blockbusters like Captain America: Brave New World (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pHDWnXmK7Y) and Fantastic Four: First Steps (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10676052/) , to the thrilling conclusion of Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOhDyUmT9z0) and the magical sequel Wicked (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6COmYeLsz4c&t=25s) . Join us as we…

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Dec. 9, 2024

Greg from @firstissueclubpodcast makes his first pick in our 2024 Comic Creators Fantasy Draft 🏆

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Dec. 9, 2024

Which is your favorite in the Cornetto trilogy?

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Dec. 9, 2024

Hey Regal, what gives?

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Dec. 6, 2024

MOVIE REVIEW: Gladiator II & Wicked: Part One

"Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?" ⚔️ 💚 🩷 This week on The Oblivion Bar Podcast, it's double feature time! We review both Gladiator II (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rgYUipGJNo&t=119s) and Wicked: Part One (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6COmYeLsz4c) ! Gladiator II Review (3:51) After his home is conquered by the tyrannical…

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Nov. 29, 2024

*BONUS EPISODE* INTERVIEW: Rachta Lin

Joining us for a bonus conversation is the superstar singaporean comic book artist who has worked for Blizzard Entertainment, Magic the Gathering, Dynamite Comics, and DC Comics. She is also the creator of the upcoming manga The Wonderverse Saga (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rachtalin/the-wonderverse-saga-1-hardcover-collector-edition) , which tells the dark tale of Phynnix, a 'subhuman'…

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Nov. 26, 2024

Badr of The Short Box makes his second selection of the Comic Creators Fantasy Draft 🏆

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Nov. 25, 2024

Greg from First Issue Club makes his first pick in our 2024 Comic Creators Fantasy Draft 🏆

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Nov. 25, 2024

2024 Comic Creators Fantasy Draft w/ Badr (The Short Box) & Greg (First Issue Club)

This week on The Oblivion Bar Podcast, we are bringing back a fan-favorite segment: our Comic Creator Fantasy Draft 🏆 For this draft, we are joined by ⅓ of the Kansas City-based comic book podcast First Issue Club (https://www.firstissueclub.com/) and President of your local Muppets fan club: Greg Lickteig! In…

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Nov. 18, 2024

SERIES REVIEW: The Penguin

“Can you imagine? To be remembered like that?” 🐧💧 News and Notes (7:57) This week, we discuss George R.R. Martin teasing a new project with Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner set to play Lara Croft in the live-action TOMB RAIDER series, and the Green Lantern John Stewart receives his own bronze…

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