4 Color Hustle

By Empire Podcast Network

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 ... more

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How many episodes does 4 Color Hustle have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

4 Color Hustle episodes:

March 18, 2026 We'll Fight For Freedom | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Seventeen
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

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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 another.
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1h 24min
March 04, 2026 Wherever There's Trouble | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Sixteen
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 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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49min
February 04, 2026 Keep It Reel | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Fifteen
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 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 another.
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52min
January 13, 2026 Driving Off Of The Edge Of The World | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Fourteen
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 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 another.
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43min
December 16, 2025 4 Color Hustle Holiday Special
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 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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1h 3min
December 10, 2025 Comics Through The Ages | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Twelve
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, 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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1h 1min
November 26, 2025 Light-Based Narrative | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Eleven
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 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 another.
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36min
November 11, 2025 It Really Is Worth 1,000 Words | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Ten
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 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 another.
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1h 8min
November 04, 2025 Worlds Collide | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Nine
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 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 another.
...more
57min
October 29, 2025 Fun Home | 4 Color Hustle | Episode Eight
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 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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33min

FAQs about 4 Color Hustle:

How many episodes does 4 Color Hustle have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.