Adrian Has Issues

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR STAR WARS EPISODE VII: THE FORCE AWAKENS This episode of Adrian Has Issues was recorded during the weekend of Adrian and Eileen's two-year anniversary. Being two massive Star Wars geeks, our hosts celebrated with a screening of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Before reviewing the film in earnest, the discussion covered the entire saga and how it relates to the new movie. We tackle the tough topics such as: Anniversary gifts! Growing up Star Wars Are the Sith inherently evil? The Jedi are jerks Luke Skywalker: The galaxy's worst talent scout Emperor Palpatine: The Imperial Paula Deen Kylo Ren: The poster-child of "affluenza" AND MORE! This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.

This is it: the last episode of Adrian Has Issues of the year! To help close out 2015 is Toronto-based filmmaker Steve Kasan. A former guest on the previous podcast, Adrian & Atlas Have Issues, Steve is perhaps best known for his post-apocalyptic stoner comedy Wasted and the sci-fi webseries Out Of Time. Steve and Adrian catch up and discus a multitude of topics including their favorite summer movies of 2015 and their mutual love of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Our heroes also talk about the geek culture's transition into the mainstream and what this means for geeks of color. Get 'Wasted' with Steve at the following links! Facebook Twitter YouTube

This week's episode features a riveting discussion with author/columnist R.J. Huneke, the founder of the company Runeworks and its comic book publication division POWKabam. R.J. tells the incredible story of a life-changing cross-country trip from the east coast to California reminiscent of Jack Kerouac's On the Road and Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas. Eventually R.J. would go on to write the technological thriller Cyberwar. The first volume of a series of novels, Cyberwar tells the story of a not-too-distant future in which hackers seize the world governments, creating a new world order. R.J. and Adrian discuss the real-world landscape which inspired the novel including cyber warfare, internet security, political protest and the impact that "hacktivism" has on our world. Cyberwar is available for sale at the following retailers: Amazon Barnes & Noble This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the Satchel podcast app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support!

451 Media is a company co-founded by director Michael Bay (“Transformers”), Doug Nunes and two men who are responsible for creating a certain Nintendo accessory. Recently, 451 has established an interactive publishing division, releasing graphic novels and digital content. The creators for 451’s graphic novels include Scott Rosenberg (“Con Air”), Skip Woods (“Wolverine”), George Pelecanos (“The Wire”), Mark Mallouk (“Black Mass”), Clay McLeod Chapman (“The Avengers”) and Peter and Paul Williams (vfx for “Avatar,” “The Avengers”). Today's episode features two guests: Stephen Francis, 451's Director of New Media and Innovation and Creative Coordinator, James Emmett (also a guest on Episode 15). Stephen and James discuss the company's flagship titles, their unique brand of digital videos and content and the endurance of print comics. Check out 451 Media: YouTube Facebook Twitter This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the Satchel podcast app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.

This week's episode features returning guest, Mario Candelaria. Mario is a New York-born writer and comedian known for the upcoming crime drama Comare, which was discussed during his first appearance in Episode 21. His latest title is ASHES: A Firefighter's Tale from Z2 Comics. In order to properly tell the story, Mario takes Adrian back to his hometown of Brooklyn and to the people and places that inspired the graphic novel. The conversation then turns to Adrian and Mario's punk/screamo scene days of the mid-2000s with discussions on bands such as Glassjaw, Atreyu and Finch's ill-fated sophomore album, Say Hello To Sunshine. This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the Satchel podcast app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.

In this Black Friday edition of Adrian Has Issues, Adrian catches up with New York-based artist Fabian Lelay after meeting at NYCC 2015 and the Creator After-Con. Fabian is a relative newcomer to the indie comics scene after perusing a career in fashion design, but is quickly making a name for himself with two upcoming comics: Jade Street Protection Services, which features writer Katy Rex (Strange Wit) and letterer Taylor Esposito (Constantine) and the cyberpunk thriller Overclocked with writer Magdalene Visaggio (Kim & Kim). Our heroes discuss a plethora of topics including Fabian's experiences in living in both the Philippines and the United States, the continuing rise of the indie comics community and comic book buying habits. This and every episode can be found on iTunes, Stitcher and the Satchel podcast app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.

Picking up where they left off in Episode 6, Adrian once again teams up with Dags, the host of Amish Baby Machine: the most power podcast ever created. Dags and Adrian share a mutual love of Canadian progressive rock trio, Rush and discuss their experiences in discovering the band for the first time. Sharing a mutual love of all things pop culture, our heroes cover a myriad of topics including laser shows, comic book, internet culture and more. This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.

SPECTRE, the 24th installment of the iconic James Bond film franchise, has been raking in plenty cash at the box office. However, reactions to the film have been somewhat divisive. Armed with his Walther PPK--which coincidentally looks an awful lot like a microphone--Adrian enlists in the aid of fellow agent Eileen to discuss the latest 007 adventure. In as much as SPECTRE served as a love letter to the long-running series, Adrian and Eileen often reflect on past Bond films and how they stack up to Daniel Craig's stories, with hilarious results. NOTE: This episode of Adrian Has Issues is filled with discussions of specific plot points in SPECTRE, so there will be SPOILERS. Eileen can also be heard in these episodes: Episode 28: Marjorie & The Monstress Episode 16: The Adventures of Idea Man & Logistic Girl This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.

Adrian has always fancied himself a music-lover and a fan of singer/musician Mike Patton. That was until he met Ben Cohen, a Vermont-based cartoonist with a BFA and MFA in Sequential Art. Ben Cohen is known for the graphic novel Bully and the upcoming Interrobang. Ben Cohen is also a in sequential art. Ben and Adrian match wits on their deep knowledge of Patton's numerous projects including Faith No More and Mr. Bungle. Prior to that, the guys talk a little "inside baseball" regarding the ever-evolving climate of comic book culture and how the changes affects society on an economical level as well as socially. This and every episode can be found on iTunes and the Stitcher app, available for Android and iOS. Please subscribe leave a rating and review. Doing so helps the podcast reach more potential listeners. As always, thank you for your support! Adrian Has Issues is a proud member of the Tangent-Bound Podcast Network.

In an energy-packed episode, Adrian chats with writer Steven Petrivelli and artist Sean Dillon, the creators of the comic book Sweetie. Inspired by both superhero comic books and Japanese manga, Sweetie centers around a teen named with potentially extraordinary abilities. Sean and Steven talk about how the manga Bakuman heavily influenced their collaboration and the three geek out over Power Rangers, anime and Mystery Science Theater 3000.