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4 Color Hustle

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We are a podcast about comics. But really, it's about more than that. It's a podcast about what comics mean to us, not just on on a personal level but on a cultural one as well. Join your hosts Allen Swords, Principal Lecturer at Clemson University specializing in American, British and World Literature post 1945 and Scott Jensen Comic Book Retailer, Podcaster and mediaphile. Welcome to ‘4 Color Hustle’ where one story leads to another.

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We'll Fight For Freedom | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Seventeen 18.03.2026 1:23:32

We return to dive deeper in this one. G.I. Joe has been a huge part of our lives and it shows! Executive Producer Wayne Knox Audio Engineer Scott Jensen Don't forget to Like & Subscribe! Find all of our links HERE. Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Network where we talk about Comics, what they mean to our culture and what they mean to us. Join your hosts Allen Swords, Princ...

Wherever There's Trouble | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Sixteen 04.03.2026 48:25

We dive deep in this one. G.I. Joe has been a huge part of our lives and it shows! Executive Producer Wayne Knox Audio Engineer Scott Jensen Don't forget to Like & Subscribe! Find all of our links HERE. Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Network where we talk about Comics, what they mean to our culture and what they mean to us. Join your hosts Allen Swords, Principal Lecture...

Keep It Reel | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Fifteen 04.02.2026 51:51

We break down a top ten list of our favorite comic movies in this episode. We suprised eachother and had another good time talking. Did Iron Man make the list? We guess you'll just have to listen. Executive Producer Wayne Knox Audio Engineer Scott Jensen Don't forget to Like & Subscribe! Find all of our links HERE. Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Network where we talk abo...

Driving Off Of The Edge Of The World | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Fourteen 13.01.2026 42:12

This week we welcome you back to season two of the podcast with a duscussion about a favorite Graphic Novel of hours and one of the single geatest peices of art to exist in our liftime, "Blankets" by Craig Thompson. Executive Producer Wayne Knox Audio Engineer Scott Jensen Don't forget to Like & Subscribe! Find all of our links HERE. Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Networ...

4 Color Hustle Holiday Special 16.12.2025 1:02:22

Here's a little holiday gift to you all! Thank you for being so good to us! Tons of love wherever you are! Executive Producer Wayne Knox Audio Engineer Scott Jensen Don't forget to Like & Subscribe! Find all of our links HERE. Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Network where we talk about Comics, what they mean to our culture and what they mean to us. Join your hosts Allen...

Comics Through The Ages | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Twelve 10.12.2025 1:00:32

On the last episode of season one we break down the different ages of comics. From day one to today! Executive Producer Wayne Knox Audio Engineer Scott Jensen Don't forget to Like & Subscribe! Find all of our links HERE. Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Network where we talk about Comics, what they mean to our culture and what they mean to us. Join your hosts Allen Swords,...

Light-Based Narrative | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Eleven 26.11.2025 35:54

On this installment of 4 Color Hustle we talk about the 2008 Graphic novel "Swallow Me Whole" by Nate Powell. A story that touches on becoming an adult, family connection and mental health. Hosts Allen Swords Scott Jensen Executive Producer Wayne Knox Audio Engineer Scott Jensen Don't forget to Like & Subscribe! Find all of our links here! Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast...

It Really Is Worth 1,000 Words | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Ten 11.11.2025 1:07:22

They make thought reality and add life to pages with ink and maybe a little bit of their magical power. On today's episode we both list our top 10 favorite Artists! Executive Producer Wayne Knox Audio Engineer Scott Jensen Don't forget to Like & Subscribe! Find all of our links HERE. Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Network where we talk about Comics, what they mean to our...

Worlds Collide | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Nine 04.11.2025 56:53

HIghly secritive wars! Cataclsmic earthquates! Reality itself changing. On today's episode we both list our top 10 favorite crossovers! Executive Producer Wayne Knox Audio Engineer Scott Jensen Don't forget to Like & Subscribe! Find all of our links HERE. Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Network where we talk about Comics, what they mean to our culture and what they mean t...

Fun Home | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Eight 29.10.2025 32:25

Executive Producer Wayne Knox Audio Engineer Scott Jensen Don't forget to Like & Subscribe! Find all of our links HERE. Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Network where we talk about Comics, what they mean to our culture and what they mean to us. Join your hosts Allen Swords, Principal Lecturer at Clemson University specializing in American, British and World Literature post...

Looking Through Windows | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Seven 17.10.2025 59:00

Show notes and links! Executive Producer Wayne Knox Hosts Allen Swords Scott Jensen Special Guest David Yannarella Audio Engineer Scott Jensen Don't forget to Like & Subscribe! Find all of our links HERE. https://pod.link/1831331900 Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Network where we talk about Comics, what they mean to our culture and what they mean to us. Join your hosts A...

Banned Books | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Six 10.10.2025 47:13

We begin our disscusion on banned comics this week. As promised in the episode, here is the list of the 20 books mentioned! Blankets by Craig Thompson Maus by Art Spiegelman Habibi by Craig Thompson Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel Lumberjanes: The Infernal Compass by By Lilah Sturges and polterink Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi This One Summer by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki Wat...

The Con Job | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Five 30.09.2025 35:38

There's nohting in the world like a Comic Con but going to your first one may be daunting. In this episode of 4CH Allen and Scott share some ideas on how to make your first Con experiance unforgetable! Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Network where we talk about Comics, what they mean to our culture and what they mean to us. Join your hosts Allen Swords, Principal Lecturer at...

Jumping In | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Four 16.09.2025 31:30

Is there just too much to catch up on? Don't even know where to begin? On today's episode we talk about the ways that we think are great examples of how you can jump into comics and starting your own journey into the medium! Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Network where we talk about Comics, what they mean to our culture and what they mean to us. Join your hosts Allen Swords,...

The 1st Top 10 | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Three 02.09.2025 1:18:52

On today's episode we discuss our Top 10 Single issues. There are a lot of ups & Downs here. As well as a whole lot of amazing story! Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Network where we talk about Comics, what they mean to our culture and what they mean to us. Join your hosts Allen Swords, Principal Lecturer at Clemson University specializing in American, British and World L...

The Brave & The Bold | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Two 26.08.2025 39:27

Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Network where we talk about Comics, what they mean to our culture and what they mean to us. Join your hosts Allen Swords, Principal Lecturer at Clemson University specializing in American, British and World Literature post 1945 and Scott Jensen Comic Book Retailer, Podcaster and mediaphile. Welcome to ‘4 Color Hustle’ where one story leads to a...

Origin Stories | 4 Color Hustle | Episode One 05.08.2025 33:36

Welcome to the newest Podcast from the Empire Podcast Network where we talk about Comics, what they mean to our culture and what they mean to us. Welcome to ‘4 Color Hustle’ where one story leads to another. Hosts Allen Swords Scott Jensen Executive Producer Wayne Knox Audio Engineer Scott Jensen Don't forget to Like & Subscribe! Find all of our links HERE. Welcome to the newest Podcast from...