“The Man Who Built Supergirl & the Marvel Family — Bill Schelly on Otto Binder”

In this 2016 conversation, acclaimed comics historian Bill Schelly takes us deep into the life and legacy of Otto Binder, one of the most influential...

2014: The Year Marvel Pivoted — Axel Alonso Breaks It Down

2014 was a turning point for Marvel — and Axel Alonso was right in the middle of it.
In this archival conversation, Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel...

To The Outer Limits: “I, Robot” Review

In this episode of To The Outer Limits, we crack open one of the series’ most talked-about remakes: “I, Robot.” This is the 1964 original revisited in...

Inside AMERICAN CAPER A 21st Century Crime Comic

Step behind the curtain of one of the most ambitious new crime comics of the year. In this panel conversation, editor Shelly Bond, writer Lazlow, and...

Jnside Jason Aaron’s Creative Warpath: Superman, Thundarr, Namor & More

Join us for a powerhouse conversation with Jason Aaron, one of the most versatile writers in comics. We dig into the bold reinvention behind Absolute...

Aw Yeah Fall Edition The Classic 3

Art Bltixar Franco and I, the original Aw Yeah Podcast line up join to tell comn stories celeb encounters and lots of voice imitations 

1985 memories With Chaykin Simonson Cowan and Sienkiewicz

From 2020. Award-winning cartoonist Dean Haspiel moderates a powerhouse discussion with four of the most influential creators in the history of Americ...

The Pre Marvel Era Atlas in the 50s

Before there was the Marvel Universe… before Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four changed everything in 1961… there was Atlas Comics. It was the 1...

Strange New Worlds with Star Trek Author David Mac

Welcome back to Word Balloon! Today, we’re diving deep into the Star Trek universe with one of its most accomplished storytellers — David Mack. You kn...

When Gargoyles Met Darkwing: Disney’s Legends Unite

Today on Word Balloon, I’m talking with two legends of Disney TV animation—Greg Weisman, the creator of Gargoyles, and Tad Stones, the mind behind Dar...

Planet She-Hulk with Stephanie Phillips & Aaron Kuder

Today, we’re heading off-world — straight into the events of Marvel’s massive Imperial Cosmic Epic, as the Green Goliath of Law gets a brand-new chapt...

Scene Missing: Captain America (1990) — The Director’s Cut

In this Scene Missing episode, John Siuntres joins Wayne Mousseau and Mitch Hallock to dissect the newly unearthed Director’s Cut of the infamous 1990...

Kinescope: Boris Karloff — The Monster Goes Live

On this episode of Kinescope, John Siuntres, Jeff Parker, and Gabriel Hardman spotlight the remarkable live television work of Boris Karloff — best kn...

Harlan Elison Tribute pt 2 SOLDIER

On this episode of To the Outer Limits, John Siuntres is joined by Gabe Hardman, William J. Meyer, Ian Brill, Jeff Parker, and Ande Parks for a lively...

Harlan Elison Tribute pt 1 Demon With A Glass Hand Review

On this episode of To the Outer Limits, John Siuntres is joined by Gabe Hardman, William J. Meyer, Ian Brill, Jeff Parker, and Ande Parks for a deep-d...

Jeremy Haun on The Beauty, Murder Podcast, and Ignition Press

In this episode, I sit down with writer–artist Jeremy Haun, one of the most distinctive voices in modern comics, to talk about the evolution of his hi...

WB Supercut Top 5 Sci-Fi OTR Dramas

Here are the full radio episodes of my top 5 sci-fi clasisic dramas 

My Top 5 Sci-Fi Classic Old Time Radio Adaptations

This Halloween, Word Balloon heads back to the golden age of radio for a special countdown of my Top 5 Sci-Fi Old Time Radio Show Adaptations — storie...

Tony FleeceThe Master Of Petsploitation Horror

Welcome back, everybody — it’s Word Balloon, the comic book conversation show. I’m your host, John Siuntres. Today, I’m catching up with one of the bu...

WB Theater The Pool Hall

A Halloween Special...

Welcome to Word Balloon Theater, where we bring classic radio and record drama back to life — only this time, I’m...

“The Sixth Finger” — The Price of Evolution

On this episode of The To The Outer Limits, we review  “The Sixth Finger.”Joining me are storytellers Gabriel Hardman, Jeff Parker, and Ande Parks.

Watchmen and The Architects of Fear

Before Watchmen shocked readers with the idea of a staged alien invasion meant to unite humanity, The Outer Limits had already explored that same chil...

Trek Watch Khan episode 7 review

Wayne and I discuss the story so far, plus wayne's take on Starflet academy's trailer and the SNW season 4 teaser 

Scene Missing: The Making and Legacy of Gargoyles (1972)

In this Scene Missing panel, we dive deep into the 1972 made-for-TV movie Gargoyles — a cult classic that helped define the early wave of ’70s creatur...

Kyle Starks: Wrestle Heist and What’s Next For Vertigo

Comics writer and cartoonist Kyle Starks joins me to talk about his brand-new Image Comics series, Wrestle Heist — a wild blend of pro-wrestling spect...

Part 2 – B. Clay Moore: New Frontiers at Ignition Press and DSTLRY

In part two, writer B. Clay Moore dives into his latest creator-owned projects — the gritty 1970s crime saga Last Flight Out of Wichita from DSTLRY, a...

B. Clay Moore on Image Comics History, and the Birth of Hawaiian Dick part 1

In Part 1 of this in-depth conversation, writer B. Clay Moore reflects on his early years as the marketing director at Image Comics during the early 2...

Celebrating 50 Years of Kolchak: The Night Stalker

In this 2022 discussion, editor and writer James Aquilone joined Word Balloon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kolchak: The Night Stalker — the cu...

Ed Brubaker on Destroy All Monsters and the Evolution of Criminal

In this 2021 Word Balloon conversation, acclaimed writer Ed Brubaker joins John Siuntres to discuss his Eisner-winning crime graphic novel Destroy All...

Trek Watch — “Khan Ep 6, Starfleet Academy News & SNW Season 4 Teaser”

This week on Trek Watch, John dives into the latest developments from the Star Trek universe. We start with a breakdown and review of Star Trek: Khan...

david lapham stray bullets and more

Acclaimed writer–artist David Lapham joins Word Balloon for an in-depth conversation about his decades in comics and the craft of visual storytelling....

Mike Kunkel on Herobear’s Return, Krypto & Scooby-Doo, and Shazam

In this episode, I catch up with writer–artist Mike Kunkel, the Eisner Award–winning creator of Herobear and the Kid. Mike talks about the new volumes...

Origins Of Peacemaker and Checkmate With Paul Kupperberg

Andrew E.C. Gaska on Apes, Buck Rogers & Space: 1999

In this in-depth conversation, writer and franchise caretaker Andrew E.C. Gaska joins John Siuntres to discuss his work revitalizing three of science...

Dana Gould on Rod Serling, Apes, and the Art of Dark Comedy

In this 2018 Word Balloon conversation, comedian, writer, and producer Dana Gould joins John Siuntres for a deep dive into his creative journey adapti...

Star Tre Khan ep 5 review with Allison Baker

Allison give a writers room perspective on the failing of strange new worlds

Inside the Mind of Alex Ross: Heroes, Legends, and Legacy

In this in-depth conversation, legendary painter and storyteller Alex Ross takes listeners behind the curtain of some of his most ambitious and though...

From Billy Dogma to Chest Face: Dean Haspiel’s Antimatter Kickstarter Explained

In this episode of Word Balloon, cartoonist Dean Haspiel joins John to talk about his new Kickstarter anthology series, Antimatter — a collection spot...

Jim Zub Conan 25 pt 2

Comics writer Jim Zub returns to Word Balloon to discuss his work on Conan the Barbarian #25 for Titan Comics, a milestone issue that celebrates both...

Rags Morales on Drawing the Boldest Superman Since 1938

In this 2013 Word Balloon conversation, artist Rags Morales discusses his pivotal work on Action Comics during DC Comics’ New 52 relaunch. Morales ref...