The Marvelists

On this all-new episode of The Marvelists, hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson kick off Some Kind of Wonderful: A Wonder Man Podcast with a full breakdown of Wonder Man Season One—and they’re joined by special guest Ryan Michael (follow him on social media @ryanmichaeltoon) to unpack every wonderful moment. From Simon Williams’ complicated rise to fame to the show’s unique blend of Hollywood sati...

The Marvelists are back with an exciting special episode diving into the world of comics, creator collaborations, and crowdfunding! In this installment, hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson welcome special guest Jon Escudero from Dirt Sheet Radio to the show. Together, they sit down with legendary comic book writer Mark Waid (known for iconic runs on Kingdom Come, Daredevil, Flash, and more), AJ L...

This week on The Marvelists, host Peter Melnick goes solo for a special deep-dive interview with the legendary wrestler Raven, exploring the grunge-era icon's lifelong passion for comics—particularly his deep appreciation for the Marvel universe. Raven, known for sporting comic-inspired t-shirts in the ring (from Doctor Strange to the Inhumans and Neil Gaiman's Sandman) and even co-writing a Spide...

In this special Eddie Wilson solo episode of The Marvelists, host Eddie Wilson sits down for an in-depth, one-on-one interview with Eric, the General Manager of Garden State Comic Fest! Eddie and Eric dive into the behind-the-scenes world of running one of New Jersey's favorite comic and pop culture conventions, sharing stories about building the show's intimate, old-school vibe, the evolution of...

**Marvelists Episode: "Mutants, Tropes, and the Code of Honor"** In this blockbuster episode of The Marvelists, hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson welcome two fantastic special guests—Chris Piers from the acclaimed YouTube channel Comic Tropes and wrestling historian/podcaster Shane Hagadorn (co-host of An Honorable Mention and author of the upcoming book Code of Honor)—for a lively roundtable a...

Eight years in the making! The episode you never knew you were missing! Originally recorded in 2017 and prior to editing completion, it fell victim to a 2018 "blip," but the ever-persistent Eddie Wilson re-interviewed Victoria Ikerd-Schreiter in February 2025 and now (finally, at long last), it's audio-ready! "Wonder Woman Is Real" / Victoria provides 60+ minutes of cosplay content and much more....

Join hosts Peter and Eddie on this exciting episode of The Marvelists as they sit down with veteran actor Alex Hyde-White for an in-depth conversation about his long and varied career in film, television, voice acting, and audiobook narration. Alex opens up about his diverse body of work, from memorable roles in major films like Pretty Woman, Catch Me If You Can, and Indiana Jones and the Last Cru...

This week on The Marvelists, Peter and Eddie sit down with the one and only Mike Carbonaro, the mastermind behind the legendary Big Apple Comic Con! With the massive winter edition hitting the New Yorker Hotel THIS WEEKEND (November 22-23, 2025), Mike pulls back the curtain on what might be the strongest guest list the show has ever had.

In this episode of The Marvelists, hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson welcome back legendary comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis for his long-awaited return to the podcast. Recorded earlier this year—before the bombshell announcement of Bendis's return to Marvel—this interview dives deep into the nuts and bolts of his storytelling philosophy, character development secrets, and the wild behind...

This week on The Marvelists, Peter and Eddie talk with Dave about the new Garden State Comic Fest in Vineland, NJ on November 15-16, 2025. They cover guests like Melissa Joan Hart, Nate Richert, Phil Fondacaro, Bob Camp, Dan Parent, Scott Hanna, and more. Panels, cosplay, comics, and toys will be there. The three also discuss Marvel ending the Ultimate Universe line in April 2026. They talk about...

Join hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson as they sit down with genre icon Michael Bailey Smith (Men in Black II, The Hills Have Eyes, Charmed) for a no-holds-barred deep dive into his extraordinary career. The conversation centers on his unforgettable role as Ben Grimm / The Thing in Roger Corman’s legendary unreleased 1994 Fantastic Four film—a cult classic that never saw the light of day... unt...

In this heartwarming yet spine-tingling installment of *The Marvelists*, hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson welcome Dorian J. Sinnott, acclaimed author of the chilling holiday horror novel It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and proud grandson of Marvel Comics legend Joe Sinnott. As the duo dives into the festive frights that lurk beneath the tinsel, Dorian opens up about the shadowy inspirations behi...

This week on The Marvelists, hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson welcome back acclaimed comic creator Tom Scioli, the visionary behind Fantastic Four: Grand Design and Gødland, for a galactic and gargantuan chat. Tom dishes on his explosive new Image Comics graphic novel, Space Opera Xanadax: Across the Unknown Dimensions of the Galaxy, a cybernetic saga of bounty hunters, pirate armadas, and emp...

This week on The Marvelists, Peter and Eddie are joined by the legendary Magic: The Gathering head designer, Mark Rosewater! Join the trio as they dive deep into the upcoming Spider-Man themed set, dropping September 26th. The conversation is an absolute untap—with Rosewater sharing insider details, behind-the-scenes stories, and even a few cheeky spoilers about the exciting new mechanics and icon...

This week on The Marvelists, Peter and Eddie sit down with comic book legends Robert Kirkman and David Finch to discuss their highly anticipated Image/Skybound series, Skinbreaker. The duo dives into the brutal, action-packed world of Skinbreaker, an eight-issue epic launching September 24, 2025, that follows Chieftain Enor and his reluctant heir, Anok, as they navigate a collapsing society and a...

Eddie Wilson catches up with UltraCon's Irving and Vickie Santiago to converse about the 2025 show September 19-21 at the South Florida Expo Center in West Palm Beach, featuring 50+ guests. [ultraconcity.com]

In this unreleased 2024 episode of The Marvelists, hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson venture into the wild, wacky world of Tromaville! Joined by special guest Chad from HorrorMovieBBQ, they sit down with the legendary Lloyd Kaufman, the mastermind behind Troma Entertainment. Recorded before the new Toxic Avenger film secured its release date, this timely episode dives into Troma’s cult legacy,...

Join hosts Peter and Eddie as they unpack the highly anticipated Fantastic Four: First Steps in this electrifying episode of The Marvelists! The duo dives into the cosmic origins of Marvel’s First Family, exploring the film’s bold new take on Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben. From jaw-dropping visuals to surprising character arcs, they break down what works, what doesn’t, and how this reboot fits into t...

In this electrifying episode of The Marvelists, hosts Peter and Eddie dive into the heart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with special guest Mitch Hallock, the mastermind behind Terrificon, one of the Northeast’s premier comic and pop culture conventions. The trio unpacks the latest buzz surrounding the MCU, dissecting recent interviews from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. From tantalizing...

This week on The Marvelists,hosts Peter and Eddie are excited to share a special episode in celebration of the Fantastic Four movie hitting theaters this weekend! We’re releasing an exclusive interview from March 2025 with acclaimed comic writer Ryan North. Join us as we dive into Ryan’s remarkable career, with a heavy emphasis on his transformative work on Marvel’s First Family, the Fantastic Fou...

NOT A HOAX! NOT A DREAM! NOT AN IMAGINARY STORY! In a stunning multiversal twist, The Marvelists are going full DCists for this special episode tackling James Gunn’s Superman (2025)! Join Peter and Eddie as they trade their Vibranium gauntlets for Kryptonian capes to break down the Man of Steel’s bold DCU debut. This ain’t no Elseworlds saga or *What If* side quest—this is prime DCU Superman, true...

In this episode of The Marvelists presents Heart of Iron, Eddie and Peter dive into the thrilling final three episodes of Marvel's Ironheart. The hosts unpack the action-packed conclusion, exploring how the series deftly ties up its narrative threads. Eddie, initially skeptical about the show's direction, reveals his surprising change of heart, praising the stellar course correction that delivers...

This week on The Marvelists Eddie Wilson sits down with Sean Fernando, a key organizer of ConnectiCon, to dive into all things Marvel and geek culture as they gear up for the upcoming ConnectiCon XXII in Hartford, Connecticut! Taking place from July 17-20, 2025, at the Connecticut Convention Center, this multi-genre pop culture convention is a must-attend for Marvel fans and beyond. Eddie and Sean...

This week on The Marvelists presents “Heart of Iron - An Ironheart Podcast” the boys dive into the first three episodes of Ironheart. Hosts Peter and Eddie break down Riri Williams’ journey from MIT brainiac to armored hero, covering the sharp action, new characters, and her deep Chicago roots. They explore ties to the MCU, the villains’ possible plans, and where Riri’s story might head next.

In this on-the-road edition of The Marvelists, Eddie Wilson heads to New York’s capital city for a day packed with comic book conversations! Recorded live on June 8th, Eddie catches up with an all-star lineup of creators including Mike McKone, Steve Orlando, Val Semeiks, Paul Pelletier, Kevin Conrad, Ron Marz, and John Hebert. From legendary runs to behind-the-scenes stories, each guest brings the...