Comic Book Central

From working with the Man of Steel to becoming the Man of Steel! Actor George Newbern, the voice of Superman in the DC animated universe, drops by for my “TerrifiCon at Home” series. George talks about working with Christopher Reeve in Switching Channels, popping up in tons of iconic pop culture shows and movies, and returning to the character of Superman in features like Superman vs. the Elite an...

The voice behind Wonder Woman in the DC animated universe, actress and voiceover artist Susan Eisenberg, drops by to kick off my “TerrifiCon at Home” series! That’s right – guests who were scheduled for this year’s terrific comic con are coming to you right here on Comic Book Central! I’m chatting with Susan about bringing the Amazonian warrior to life in Justice League and DC features, and you’ll...

It’s the final mission for Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD and they’re all joining me in the Comic Book Central Lair! Showrunners Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, and Jeffrey Bell are joined by the cast – Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Henry Simmons, Natalia Cordova-Buckley, Jeff Ward, and Enver Gjokaj to reflect on seven seasons of the epic superhero a...

Actor Greg Ellis drops by to talk about his new podcast The Respondent, his roles in epics like Titanic and Pirates of the Caribbean, soaring through the stars in Star Trek, and his incredible body of voiceover work, including his latest – Mr. Mind in DC Lego Shazam! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Disney, Paramount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

Actor, director, producer Robin Atkin Downes is my guest in the Lair! Robin talks about his early live action roles in shows like Buffy and Babylon 5, and hundreds of voice roles in tv shows, feature films, and video games like Doomsday, Abomination, and Manchester Black from Superman vs. the Elite! Photo courtesy Robin Atkin Downes Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Marvel Hosted by Simple...

Is there a doctor in the Lair? Yes! This week, I’m talkin’ Trek with the doc from Star Trek: Voyager, Robert Picardo! Celebrate the silver anniversary of Voyager as we look back on the series. PLUS, Robert reminisces about his time visiting Smallville and voicing comic characters, tells the story of how he almost became a doctor for real, and gives his thoughts on Star Trek: Picard! Photo courtesy...

Loni in the Lair! Hollywood legend Loni Anderson drops by to chat about her time squaring off against Lou Ferrigno’s Incredible Hulk AND Arnold Schwarzenegger, livin’ on the air at WKRP in Cincinnati, bringing cartoons to life on CBS, and giving voice to the iconic comic strip character, Blondie! Photo courtesy Loni Anderson Images TM & copyright © King Features Syndicate, Universal Hosted by...

Continuing my look at the final season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. with two of the stars of the series, Ming-Na Wen and Natalia Cordova-Buckley! Images TM & copyright © ABC, Marvel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actor Steven Ogg has brought comic books to life on The Walking Dead, The Tick, and now – the TNT hit drama, Snowpiercer! Steven drops by to chat about all of these roles, and we even talk about premium Canadian beer! Photo courtesy TNT & Steven Ogg Images TM & copyright © TNT, AMC, Amazon Studios Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

From the Lighthouse to the Lair, TWO S.H.I.E.L.D. agents are here! Henry Simmons and Jeff Ward drop by to chat about the time-trippy, mind-blowing, everything-AND-the-kitchen-sink final season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Images TM & copyright © ABC, Marvel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

Outspoken, innovative, controversial, and always entertaining! Animation legend Ralph Bakshi drops by the Comic Book Central Lair for an animated conversation about his groundbreaking work on projects like The Mighty Heroes, Spider-Man, Lord of the Rings, Fritz the Cat, Mighty Mouse, and much, much MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

Actor Christopher James Baker has menaced the heroes of Gotham, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and now Stargirl. It’s time to pick the brain of the man who brings Brainwave to life on the CW smash hit series! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Marvel, Disney Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...

Pop culture icon Butch Patrick is here! Get ready for a frightfully fun time as we chat about his classic TV show The Munsters, and his time on two Saturday morning sensational series – Lidsville and Shazam! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hollywood legend Joan Van Ark is my guest this week! We’re chatting about her time as a space vixen on the cult classic Quark, crushing it on Battle of the Network Stars, battling Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman, square dancing with Lee Majors’ Six Million Dollar Man, appearing on DC’s Doom Patrol, and voicing the iconic Marvel superhero, Spider-Woman! Photo courtesy Joan Van Ark Images TM & copyr...

Joy Osmanski drops by the Comic Book Central Lair to talk about her roles on the animated Fox hit Duncanville, and as Tigress on the smash CW superhero series, Stargirl! Photo courtesy Sarah Ford Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vanessa Marshall, one of the most prolific voice actors in Hollywood, is hangin’ out in the Lair this week! We’re talking about roles in the Star Wars universe in Rebels and Clone Wars, her work for Marvel as Black Widow, Gamora, and Mary Jane Watson, and taking on the iconic role of Wonder Woman in many DC projects including Superman: Red Son! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

Master storyteller, Emmy-winning director/producer Sam Liu is my guest in the Lair! We’re chatting about his early days in animation, and his work crafting tales for iconic comic characters including his latest – the feature film adaptation of the classic DC Comics story, Superman: Red Son! Images TM & copyright © Warner Bros. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Hey you guys! Time to bring you the power with multi-talented Danny Seagren – the man who first brought Spidey to life in live action on one of the 70s grooviest shows, The Electric Company! Photo courtesy Dewey Cassell TM & copyright © 2015 Images TM & copyright © Marvel, Children’s Television Workshop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Comic book store worker in real life, comic book store owner on The Big Bang Theory! Kevin Sussman is my guest in the Lair and we’re talking all about his origin story, his Hollywood hero, Stuart’s most memorable Big Bang moments, Kevin’s favorite prop from the set, if he’d be up for a virtual TBBT reunion, what he thinks of a Stuart spinoff show, and how he’s helping kids during the quarantine! H...

What’s the deal? Howie Mandel is here and we’ve got a lot to talk about! Find out how he’s coping with quarantine during a global pandemic, his message for those dealing with mental health issues, and what he’s doing online to help small businesses and front line workers. PLUS – we’ll chat about his “Golden Buzzer” AGT teaser, co-hosting with the Joker on DC’s Harley Quinn, and what it was like fo...

Well, blow me down! Legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning writer/cartoonist (and Sweethaven creator!) Jules Feiffer drops by to talk about his beginnings in the Depression-era Bronx working side-by-side with his idol Will Eisner on The Spirit – on up to penning the charming cartoon-come-to-life, Popeye with Robin Williams! Photo courtesy Jules Feiffer Images TM & copyright © King Features Syndicate...

Celebrate 40 years of the feature film Popeye with the Hollywood legend who brought Wimpy to life, Paul Dooley! Join us as we talk about the iconic sailor man, Electric Company, cartooning, Slap Shot, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Strange Brew, Sixteen Candles, and much, much MORE! Photo courtesy Paul Dooley Images TM & copyright © King Features Syndicate, Paramount, IDW Hosted by Simplecast, an...

This week, I check in with Man of Steel and Batman v Superman’s General Swanwick, actor Harry Lennix! Harry talks about those films, screen testing with Henry Cavill, voicing Black Manta, and you’ll find out what he thinks of Zack Snyder’s reveal that Harry was going to be Martian Manhunter in Justice League! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

Actress Faithe Herman joins me to talk about her role on the NBC hit series, This Is Us, and her time in the DC Universe as Darla Dudley in the hit superhero blockbuster film, SHAZAM! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gifted actress Amy Acker drops by the Lair to talk about her roles in Marvel’s Gifted & Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., acting alongside Michael Emerson in Person of Interest, being a part of the Whedon-verse in Angel and Dollhouse, bringing Lois Lane to life in Superman: Red Son, and being the only actress in history to be directed by William Shatner and Steven Spielberg in the same year! Hosted by S...