The Pat Chat

The long awaited return of THE PAT CHAT! This week, noted Transformers nerd Kara returns to talk about the recently released compendium hardcovers from Skybound and Image! Plus, lots of Disneyland talk, what we've been up to in recent months, and a bit of chatter about those Avengers: Doomsday teasers. We will be operating on a bi-weekly release schedule, and I'm aware that my audio is not super g...

This week, Pat welcomes long time friend and Editor in Chief of PopHeist, Brett White!  We spend a great deal of time talking about G.I. Joe, the brilliance and the absurdity of the characters and their lore. We also talk about Brett's figure collecting, his long running X-Men fandom, and the origins behind PopHeist. Plus, Brett talks about his drag alter ego: Barb Hardly! We discuss the origin, t...

This week: the return of Lan Pitts! We catch up on what we've been up to since his appearance on episode 2. We talk about the joys and the sadness behind making comics, Pat's newfound love for TMNT comics, some Marvel Snap talk, and of course, we talk about Lan's various projects and how he slipped in a 60's Batman reference in conversation with Rosamund Pike. And of course, some wrestling talk! ...

This week, Pat welcome Justin and Alicia of The X-Wife podcast! We talk about our love of the Krakoan Era of X-Men and how it served as a gateway for Alicia to become a long term reader of comics. We talk about the books we are enjoying, podcasting, the end of the Krakoan era, and of course, Alicia's cosplay adventures. The X-Wife Podcast on Linktree: thexwifepodcast The X-Wife Podcast on Instagra...

Today, on a very special Pat Chat: Mike and Kara return to chat about what we've all been reading! Pat shares what mutant comic he's been reading lately, Kara talks about collecting hardcovers, and Mike keeps the recommendations coming. Plus, we talk about the 10th anniversary of the I READ COMIC BOOKS podcast, as Mike recounts how the show began, how Kara got involved, and we talk about their spe...

This week, Arune Singh, VP of Editorial at Skybound Entertainment joins Pat to talk about the Energon Universe. We chop it up about our favorite Transformers and Joes, and talk about his long career within the comics industry. From CBR, to Marvel, and now Skybound, Arune has seen the biz from many perspectives and has gained a lot of friends from the experience. We talk about how one never truly l...

This week on The Pat Chat: streamer The AnarChristie joins Pat to catch up on some major life changes they've gone through since we last hung out. She talks about her life journey and discovering her true self, leading up to transitioning...and how Arcane played a role in it. We talk about comics, streaming, and of course, Arcane. Bluesky: @theanarchristie Twitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/ theanarch...

On this week's Pat Chat, the Krakoan Exports crew of Patrick, Kori and Mike reunite to put the old show to rest. We talk about why we ended the show, talk about Krakoa and how it affected us. I'm still feeling a bit bitter about it ending, myself, but this is the show where I put those feelings to rest as well. Plus, we talk about what we are currently enjoying.  A fun chat, as always. Kori on Blu...

On this week's Pat Chat: artist Ryan Oakley! We talk about her beginnings as an artist and how she broke into the comics and convention scene. We then get into her influences, and what made her fell in love with the medium. We also talk about a few things she wished to accomplish in comics. A really fun chat with a fantastic artist, who I'm sure you'll be hearing more from in the future. Check out...

On this week's Pat Chat: WFMU DJ Strong Style Chris Crash FM chats with me about pro wrestling, punk music, and comic books. We also talk about playlists and mix CDs, retro video games, and muse about the brilliance of Tomohiro Ishii, who is pretty much a human version of a Geodude. And of course, we talk about Masahiro Chono. A lot. Check out Chris' various playlists for WFMU:  WFMU: Strong Style...

On the first Pat Chat of 2025, Jason Aaron joins Pat to catch up on his projects and various aspects of life. We talk about Jason's concluded Marvel work, including his runs on Punisher, Avengers and Thor. We talk about the lasting impact of Jane Foster as a character and as a wielder of Mjolnir. Jason pitches his TMNT book to Pat, who is admittedly not a Turtle guy. We then talk about Absolute Su...

On this milestone 50th episode, Brian Michael Bendis makes his long overdue first appearance on the Pat Chat. We talk about how our association began 20 years ago, and talk about many of our shared memories and experiences at conventions.  We talk about the old Jinxworld forums, which helped launch many comic books and comic creators. Plus: a look back at the infamous Batman/Daredevil fiasco, and...

AJ Grier returns to chat about some recent media we've watched. We talk about the excellent wave of anti-heroes and villains on TV, particularly The Penguin and Agatha All Along. AJ tries to pitch Megalopolis to me, and of course, some Transformers One talk. Plus, we talk about what we're looking forward to in 2025. A fun show as always, so get to listening!  Follow AJ on Instagram: @adrianjermayn...

On the Pat Chat: dear friends and artists Ashley Riot and Crystal Fae join Pat to talk about the life of a traveling convention artist: the work, the costs, the travel and looking back on this year's conventions. We also talk about their cosplay work, as Pat expresses how much he'd love to work them both again.  A fun show, so give it a listen, and check out their websites to pick up their work! C...

On this week's Pat Chat: writer Amy Chase joins Pat for a long overdue chat! We talk her journey from working comic stores to writing comics herself! We get into her love of Jane Foster's Thor, her collecting habits, how she broke in to comics and how building relationships helped get her to where she is.  Plus, we get into her other current passion: roller derby! Learn more about Amy and her work...

On this week's Pat Chat: Mike and Kara of the I Read Comic Books Podcast return to claim their record as the show's most recurring guests...and to talk about Transformers. Transfomers One, specifically! Pat and Kara gush over this movie and what we loved about it, and talk about TF comics over the years. We go on several tangents and talk about some of the stuff we've been reading and share some r...

This week on the PatChat: Writer, Producer, and Youtuber Hector Navarro joins Pat to talk about many subjects. We go in depth about a particular scene in Deadpool and Wolverine, and why the grave Wade desecrated is NOT the same one from the James Mangold film, Logan. We also talk about Hector's Youtube work on Heroes Reforged, as Pat shares how he discovered and came to enjoy Reaction Videos. We g...

This week on the Pat Chat: entertainment writer, and comic expert Evan Valentine joins Pat to catch up on life, comics, and many other subjects. We talk about our nearly 20 year friendship and our times as part of the Jinxworld Forums, and how the various alumni of that place ended up in key places in the comics and entertainment world. We talk about various comics and spend a little too much time...

On this week's Pat Chat: Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, author and comic writer Spencer Ackerman joins Pat to talk about the beginning of his Iron Man run. We get into his comics origin story, discuss a few comic topics, and talk about his first big NYCC as a Marvel writer. Plus, we get into Spencer's path into journalism and what led to him doing the work he does today. A fun and informative...

In this week's Pat Chat: Astonishing X-Men artist Phillip Sevy and writer Christie Porter to talk about Astonishing X-Men...and if its still possible to enjoy it (and other stories of its ilk). We talk about some of the story, the brilliant art by the late John Cassaday, and how the story affected us all as it came out.  We talk at length about problematic creators and how to approach their work i...

This week, Jim Viscardi joins Pat to talk about his journey from Marvel, to ComicBook.com and now...Image Comics.  We talk about marketing comics, the role of social media, some pro wrestling talk, and we talk about Jim's endgame: for Image United to finish.  Image Comics website . Image Comics Instagram . Jim on Instagram . Music for the show by  Sleepy Sword . Graphics designed by Turn On Red ....

On the 40th episode of the Pat Chat, our first guest from across the Atlantic: Eisner award winning writer and editor, Michael Molcher! We talk about his award winning book, I AM THE LAW: How Judge Dredd Predicted Our Future , Judge Dredd as a character, the evolution of British comics, and so much more.  Michael's Linktree Purchase I Am The Law in eBook form here Judge Dredd cover art by Toby Wil...

Are you ready for chaos? Well, this Pat Chat has it all, with special guests Stephanie Cooke and Stephanie Gerk! We chat about writing process, the cursed things we find on the internet, Joe Hendry, and a cursed piece of McDonalds ephemera. All this and more in this week's Pat Chat!  This is the cursed cardboard ET Cooke mentioned. The Amazing Vinnie Jones CPR Advert . The aforementioned Ronald Mc...

After a month's hiatus, the Pat Chat returns! Joining Pat is returning guest, writer Tini Howard and longtime friend of the show and first time guest, Connor Goldsmith of Cerebro! We vibe and talk about comics, the summer of 2024, DragonCon (we spend too much time talking about the infamous Marriott Carpet), and so much more. A really fun, casual chat...and almost no X-Men talk. WHAT?! With these...

Brad and Lisa of the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast make their return to the show to talk about our favorite thing in the world: SDCC!  We're still riding high from our con experience and we share stories, encounters, and things we found at the con. What new books did they discover and recommend to me? Find out here, in our final SDCC themed show!  Follow our guests here: Brad on IG: @mouth...