Geek Out Show

Steve Skroce returns on the show to talk about his book Maestros including its inspirations, its future, and the balancing act when it comes to the narrative's overall tone and psychedelia. Also, given Steve's extensive work in film, him and Sam talk about what they've seen lately.

Sean Mackiewicz, editor-in-chief of Skybound Entertainment, sits down with Sam to talk about running one of the most successful comic book imprints in the world, co-creating the book Gasolina, and what to expect from the future of the publisher!

In a special episode, Brenden Fletcher returns on the show to talk about the first volume of his fantasy series Isola. Brenden talks the book's origins and influences, what to expect next, and the what draws him to create strong female protagonists across all of his work. And because it's October and because it's Brenden Fletcher, him and Sam talk a lot about Dracula and his timeless appeal. Isola, Vol. 1 is out now!

In a special episode, Ian Boothby and Gisele Lagace come on the show to talk about their new Image Comics series Exorsisters. Telling the tale of two identical twins that solve mysteries involving all manner of demonic possession, the new book is a blend of Supernatural and Sabrina the Teenage Witch! Listen as the duo talk about the book and its influences! Exorsisters is out now!

In a special episode, Ram V and Sumit Kumar come on the show to talk about their new Vault Comics book These Savage Shores. A meditation on India's colonial history and blend of European and Indian mythology and horror tropes, the new series tells the tale of vampires arriving in the region that will one day become India with ancient secrets of its own. These Savage Shores is out now!

Sam and Zach reunite on a new episode of the Video Game Archives to talk about the first Wii Super Mario game, 2007's Super Mario Galaxy! Sam's personal favorite Super Mario title, the game brought the franchise back to 3D with the titular plumber taking to the stars to stop Bowser with some new interstellar allies. Listen as the two revisit the instant classic!

This week, the boys have an advance review of These Savage Shores by Ram V and Sumit Kumar! The new Vault Comics series has a European vampire on the run take refuge in the region that would become India only to find the new land has ancient supernatural secrets of its own! This to what Sam thinks of the first issue! These Savage Shores debuts in comic shops everywhere and on Comixology on Wednesday, October 10!

HIAC is done! Hear what the boys thought and find out if a new GOMen's and GOMVP have been crowned! Also, Chris watched All In!

John McCrea returns on the show to talk about his new book Dead Rabbit! The new crimefighting series from Image Comics tells the tale of a retired vigilante in the Boston metro area lured back into the game years later as he cares for his ailing wife. John talks about the book's influences and balancing hard-hitting action and pitch black humor. Dead Rabbit is out in comic shops everywhere and on Comixology on Wednesday, October 3!

This week, the boys have an advance review of Dead Rabbit by Gerry Duggan and John McCrea! The new Image Comics series sees a retired Boston-area vigilante return to crimefighting as he deals with his ailing wife. Listen to what Sam and Jake think of the debut issue! Dead Rabbit is out in comic shops everywhere and on Comixology on Wednesday, October 3!

This week, the boys have an advance review of Jook Joint by Tee Franklin and Alitha Martinez! The new Image Comics horror miniseries takes place in a nightspot in 1950s New Orleans with a dark, bloody secret. Listen to what Sam and Jake think of the debut issue! Jook Joint is out in comic shops everywhere and on Comixology on Wednesday, October 3!

Hell in a Cell is upon us! Or as Chris likes to call it Helena Cell. Anyway, hear Chris and Tim on their thoughts on this month in wrestling and check out their predictions for HIAC 2018!

Sam and Zach are back with the latest installment recapping the Super Mario franchise this time revisiting 2006's New Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo DS! The best-selling game on the handheld system, the title launched a whole sub-series for the video game publisher that continued for years across several different platforms...but how does the original entry hold up over a decade later?

Tee Franklin returns on the show to talk about her upcoming horror book Jook Joint with artist Alitha E. Martinez! The new story follows a New Orleans hotspot in the 1950s with a dark, bloody secret! Tee talks about her love of horror, the personal inspiration behind the story, and her hopes of empowerment for the new series. Also, the gang talks new Predator and Halloween. Jook Joint is out in comic shops everywhere and on Comixology on Wednesday, October 3! Proceeds from the variant cover go to the Joyful Heart Foundation who can be found here.

This week, Sam and Jake have an advance review of MCMLXXV by Joe Casey and Ian MacEwan! Following Pamela Evans, a young cab driver in the streets of 1970s Manhattan, the comic defies all expectations as Pam runs into everything from monsters to ninjas while still trying to collect her fares! Listen to what the boys think of the first issue! MCMLXXV debuts in comic shops everywhere and on Comixology on Wednesday, September 12!

This week, the boys have an advance review of Head Lopper #9 by Andrew MacLean. The acclaimed swords and sorcery epic kicks off its third storyline as its title character finds himself in a city on the verge of war! Also, a peek at how the love-hate relationship between Norgal and Agatha began! Here's what Sam and Jake think of the issue. Head Lopper #9 is out in comic shops everywhere and on Comixology on Wednesday, September 12!

Andrew MacLean returns on the show for a third time to discuss the third story arc of his swords and sorcery epic Head Lopper! Andrew talks about mixing up the narrative and visuals, the inspirations behind the upcoming volume, and teases what's to come in the new story. Headlopper #9 is out in comic shops everywhere and on Comixology on Wednesday, September 12! The first two volumes of Head Lopper are out everywhere now! 

This week, Sam and Jake have a review of the first issue of Bully Wars by Skottie Young and Aaron Conley. The new Image Comics series follows the biggest bully from his previous school suddenly finding himself the target of even bigger bullies as he starts high school with only his former victims to back him up as slapstick hilarity ensues. Listen to what the boys think of the debut issue! Bully Wars is out in comic shops everywhere and on Comixology now!

John Layman returns on the show for his three-peat appearance to talk about his upcoming book Outer Darkness with Afu Chan. In addition to the new sci-fi series, John also talks about his current Image Comics series Leviathan with Nick Pitarra and all its demonic, kaiju action! Also, the gang talks about the Punisher...again! The first two issues of Leviathan are out everywhere now! Outer Darkness is out in comic shops everywhere and on Comixology on Wednesday, November 7!

In a special episode, Anthony Del Col returns on the show to talk about his new Marvel miniseries Luke Cage: Everyman! Anthony talks about his longtime appreciation of the street-level Marvel superheroes including Cage and his approach to balance relevant topics from today into superhero action! Also, the writer reveals which fall horror film release he believes will triumph at the box office! The first chapter of Luke Cage: Everyman is available on Comixology and Marvel Unlimited now!