Why Aren’t Comic Books More Popular in America? (feat. Comic Timing!)

April 2, 2026

And Lo, there shall be…a team-up! Furrowing his brow over the present and future of the American comic industry, Donovan brings in several friends from the long running comic book podcast Comic Timing to discuss the ultimate question, as well as several others! Ian, Kris, Brandon and Jamal join Don and Harry in discussing the … More Why Aren’t Comic Books More Popular in America? (feat. Comic Timing!)

AUTHOR ADVENTURES: What are the Hurdles of Modern Fiction Writing? (Guest Starring Amanda McCrina!)

March 22, 2026

This week Don speaks with author and fellow bookseller Amanda McCrina, hot off the release of her latest historical fiction novel Beyond Seven Forests. Amanda discusses her experiences writing in an often stigmatized genre, her literary interests and influences, and prejudices experienced as a woman writing about history. Also featuring Mo the cat!

What is Anime’s Relationship to the Black Community?

March 1, 2026

Jonathan returns to talk anime and how black fans, specifically black millennials, were raised on this new culture – which in turn influenced how modern anime has evolved to reflect that fandom! Jonathan returns to talk anime and how black fans, specifically black millennials, were raised on this new culture – which in turn influenced … More What is Anime’s Relationship to the Black Community?

The Battle Against ICE and the Trump Administration

January 24, 2026

2026 is on the clock, and the guys are back to discuss the struggle against ICE, Trump’s weirdo obsession with Greenland (and Donovan’s theory about it), and actual, factual hope for the future. *Technical issue were abound for this recording, so apologies for the inconsistent audio quality. ** This episode was recorded before the murder … More The Battle Against ICE and the Trump Administration

Year End Review 2025

December 14, 2025

After paying tribute to the late, great Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and enduring our first Annual Amazon Shaming, Donovan and Harrison begin the long journey of recounting the story of their years as told in the movies, TV shows, and comics they enjoyed (and hated). The discussion of those revelatory works of media is interspersed with highlights and lowlights from 2025, including Superman, Sinners, 28 Years Later, Weapons, One Battle After Another, as well as small-screen terrors like Squid Game, The Last of Us, The Chair Company and more! Secrets are revealed, and the guys find themselves at loggerheads over the most unexpected film of the year… … More Year End Review 2025