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Screenwriter ZAK PENN returns to the Lair for PART TWO of his Comic Book Central conversation! This time, we're diving headfirst into the multiverse madness of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe! Zak takes us behind the scenes of the wildly inventive Big Bang Theory spinoff, revealing how an unlikely friendship with Chuck Lorre led to their collaboration with Bill Prady , and how the three creators...

Screenwriter Zak Penn enters the Lair! In Part One of this wide-ranging Comic Book Central conversation, Zak takes us back to his beginnings as a comic book-obsessed kid devouring the legendary Chris Claremont/John Byrne X-Men , Frank Miller’s Daredevil , and the Dark Phoenix Saga, long before he would help bring some of Marvel’s biggest characters to the screen. Zak talks about breaking into Holl...

The Warner Bros. vault is still open, and in Part 2 , George Feltenstein is going UNCENSORED! I jump right back into my conversation with the Warner Archive legend with one of the most controversial topics in animation history: The Censored 11 . George reveals the fascinating history behind the infamous group of cartoons, explains why far more than 11 shorts eventually disappeared from circulation...

The Warner Bros. vault is OPEN! In Part 1 of this special two-part conversation, I welcome George Feltenstein , longtime champion of classic film and animation preservation and a driving force behind the Warner Archive Collection . George takes us inside the new Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault Volume 3 , featuring 50 restored cartoons spanning nearly 40 years of Warner Bros. animation history. He r...

STUART BLOOM IS BACK...AND HE’S GOT A UNIVERSE TO SAVE! Kevin Sussman returns to Comic Book Central to take us inside the wildly inventive Stuart Fails to Save the Universe! Kevin reveals how the Big Bang Theory spinoff finally came together, what it was like stepping back into Stuart’s shoes, keeping track of multiple universes (yes, there was a chart!), and reuniting with familiar faces includin...

She's been a Bond girl. A Smallville villain. A doctor. A mystery solver. And now... she's finally on Comic Book Central! This week, I'm joined by the legendary Jane Seymour for a career-spanning conversation celebrating an incredible body of work, including: Live and Let Die Somewhere in Time Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Smallville Harry Wild We talk about becoming Solitaire opposite Roger Moore, th...

Barry Kripke's story continues! John Ross Bowie returns to Comic Book Central for Part 2 , and we're diving even deeper into The Big Bang Theory universe! John shares the story behind his memorable audition, reveals how Barry Kripke came to life, and looks back on some of his favorite moments from one of television's biggest sitcoms. We also preview his upcoming political thriller The Brink of War...

Barry Kripke is back! Actor John Ross Bowie joins me for Part 1 of an all-new Comic Book Central as we head back into the world of The Big Bang Theory and look ahead to HBO Max's highly anticipated new series, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe! John shares what it was like reuniting with his Big Bang cast mates, how this ambitious new series takes the franchise in an entirely different direction,...

Hey hey...it's MICKY DOLENZ! Monkees legend Micky Dolenz joins Comic Book Central to celebrate 60 Years of The Monkees, his brand-new EP TIMELESS, and the heartfelt new single "Terri." But this isn't your typical Monkees interview... We also dive into Micky's lifelong love of comic books, Monkeemania, nostalgia waves performing today, voicing characters on The Tick and Batman: The Animat...

SUPERMAN RETURNS turns 20...and no one was better suited to celebrate than John Ottman. Part 2 of my conversation with the Academy Award-winning composer/editor is here! John takes us behind the scenes of one of the most beloved modern Superman scores and explains why honoring John Williams' legendary music wasn't a burden—it was a privilege. We also dive into: The famous airplane rescue sequence...

SUPERMAN RETURNS turns 20! What do Superman Returns , X2 , Fantastic Four , The Usual Suspects , and Bohemian Rhapsody all have in common? John Ottman. The Academy Award-winning composer and editor joins Comic Book Central for an epic two-part conversation about crafting unforgettable superhero scores, balancing life as both editor and composer, and the fascinating stories behind some of Hollywood...

The voice of Pearl Krabs is back in the Lair! Comic Book Central Episode 530: Lori Alan - Part 2 dives deep into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants , as Lori shares the story behind voicing Pearl Krabs for an incredible 26 years and reveals why Bikini Bottom continues to resonate with generations of fans. She also teases upcoming SpongeBob episodes, including some hilarious new adventures for Pear...

Episode 529 is here, and my guest is voice acting icon LORI ALAN! With Toy Story 5 just days away, Lori gives Comic Book Central an exclusive preview of Pixar's latest adventure, including new details on Bonnie, Bonnie's mom, and why this film may leave audiences reaching for the tissues once again. Lori shares why Toy Story 5 captures "the heart of Toy Story 1 and 2" while delivering th...

The music behind The Boys, Gen V, Lost in Space, Marvel’s Agent Carter, and more comes to the Lair! Emmy-winning composer Christopher Lennertz joins me for a behind-the-scenes conversation about scoring superheroes, satire, sci-fi, and one of the wildest worlds on television. Plus: working with Eric Kripke, a Vought Rising preview, honoring the legacy of John Williams, the future of Rogers: The Mu...

PART TWO of my Toon Talk with animation historian Jerry Beck is here! We’re diving into: An EXTREMELY obscure cartoon release from Warner Archive More animation deep cuts A Looney Tunes speed round Animation restorations that surprised even Jerry And a tease for a proposed Warner Archive Looney Tunes release from 1960! If you love classic cartoons, animation history, and Looney Tunes insanity…this...

Animation expert, author, and historian JERRY BECK joins Comic Book Central! We’re talkin’ all things Looney Tunes — classic shorts, modern revivals, and the latest Blu-ray releases from the Warner Archive Collection! Restoring classic cartoons for new generations How Bugs, Daffy & the gang evolved over the decades The controversy surrounding “banned” cartoons Jerry’s personal “holy grail” cartoon...

I’m sitting down with Brandon Routh to talk about his new comedy Out of Order…and celebrate 20 years of Superman Returns. From saving the world as Superman to playing a guy who can’t keep his life together, Brandon dives into: ‍️ The legacy of Superman Returns His wild dual-role performance in Out of Order Comedy, chaos, and playing two sides of the same story Plus behind-the-scenes stories you wo...

We’re heading to the 25th century… Princess Ardala is BACK! Pamela Hensley joins Comic Book Central for a deep dive into Buck Rogers in the 25th Century — including her unforgettable sci-fi showdown with Julie Newmar! Episode 524 is streaming now! TM & copyright Co m ic Book Central Photo Charles Bush Buck Rogers images: Universal Buy Buck Rogers in the 25th Century: A TV Companion Subscribe t...

You know her as Princess Ardala… But that’s just the beginning. TV & film icon Pamela Hensley joins Comic Book Central to talk: Buck Rogers The Six Million Dollar Man Doc Savage Rollerball The Love Boat Check out part one of our conversation now! TM & copyright Co m ic Book Central Photo Charles Bush Buck Rogers images: Universal Subscribe to Comic Book Central's YouTube channel   Hosted b...

I came to interview comedy legend Jeff Dunham (The Cars That Drove Us)... I did NOT expect this. Batmobiles. Batman suits. Lost in Space. A freaky Frankenstein. Jeff took me inside his private garage…and it turned into the wildest interview I’ve ever done. Click “play” and enjoy the ride! TM & copyright Co m ic Book Central Photo The Nacelle Company Watch Jeff Dunham’s The Cars That Drove Us J...

Before movie tie-ins were everywhere… Hollywood was already turning films into comic books. And we’re talking EVERYTHING: Wizard of Oz 2001: A Space Odyssey King Kong Star Wars Author Peter Bosch joins Comic Book Central to uncover this forgotten era of pop culture history. TM & copyright Co m ic Book Central Photo courtesy Peter Bosch B ook cover courtesy TwoMorrows Publishing Buy American Mo...

Before creators had a roadmap… Felicia Day built one. Part 2 is here! We dive into: The creation of The Guild The 20th anniversary reunion movie A Guild musical Her time on Mystery Science Theater 3000 TM & copyright Co m ic Book Central Photo TM & copyright Emily Sandifer Felicia's website Buy The Lost Daughter of Sparta Watch on Comic Book Central's YouTube channel   Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

What if a Spartan warrior discovered her destiny was something far bigger? That’s the story behind  The Lost Daughter of Sparta  — the new graphic novel from  Felicia Day . We talk about the book and the inspiration behind it in  Episode 519 – Part 1 . PLUS - we'll chat about Buffy and The Guild as well! TM & copyright Co m ic Book Central Photo TM & copyright Emily Sandifer Felicia's webs...

In Part 2 of my conversation with John Shea, we talk about unforgettable moments from Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman — including facing a cobra as Lex Luthor, working with Teri Hatcher during a memorable rat-filled scene, and returning to the show with a very different look. Plus, John reflects on his time in the Marvel series Mutant X. Follow John on IG Subscribe to Comic Book C...

Before superhero cinematic universes took over Hollywood, there was Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman — and one of the most memorable Lex Luthors ever. This week on Comic Book Central, I’m joined by John Shea ! In Episode 517 – Part 1 , we talk about: His inspiration for playing Lex Luthor How he got his start in acting Auditioning for Indiana Jones alongside Karen Allen (great story!)...