Better Than Fiction

Episode #499! This week we talk about two TV series' and a completed comic book series. First up we talk a little bit about Ahsoka and Disney's continuing adventures in the Star Wars galaxy. For a look into the behind the scene "dirt" on professional wrestling, Scott brings the TV series Dark Side of the Ring to the podcast. Finally, since it's October, DL brings Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino's horror series Gideon Falls to the table! Check it out!

Episode #498! We have a short episode this week where our focus is on two incredible comic book runs. First up, DL brings a copy of Dark Horse Comics new Creepy vol. 1 softcover. Originally published in 1964, this square-bound magazine-sized trade contains the first five issues complete with stories, ads and letter pages. After that, Scott continues his trek through Marvel Comics X-Men Epic collection vol. 5. This week he tells us about issue #96 "Night of the Demon!". Check it out! 

Episode #497! OAF Con '23! We recently attended OAF Con. On this episode we talk about this year's con and the importance of OAF Con to us and our collecting. Scott tells us about his Shadow book collecting and what he scored at the show. Both of us also bring a book we picked up at the show to the podcast. Check it out!

Episode #496! Battle For The Planet Of The Apes! Prior to recording this episode, Scott Sackett and DLNelson took some time to watch the the final entry of the original Apes saga. Set hundreds of years before Charlton Heston's Taylor made landfall in the world of Ape, we see Man and Ape in a battle for species supremacy. After their viewing, they sit down for a conversation about the last movie in the series. Listen as they talk plot and other aspects of the film. Give it a listen!

Episode #495! This week we focus on film versus books. First up Scott tells us about a documentary. However it's a documentary that DL would actually consider watching. Memory: The Origins Of Alien sheds some light on the early thoughts and process that went into creating the sci-fi / horror fan-favorite. After that, DL talks about the new film Gran Turismo. Like ten's of thousands of other people, Jann Mardenborough had a passion for simulator racing on PlayStation's Gran Turismo. With countless hours racing on the world's most high profile tracks, Mardenborough beat out 1000's of real-world wannabes to realized his dream of becoming a real professional racer. Give it a listen!

Episode #494! This week we focus on two books. First up, Scott has a book by Hugo Award winning author Philip K. Dick. Time Out of Joint tells the story of Ragle Gumm and the strange things that happen in his small town. After that DL has the latest Brubaker/Phillips graphic novel. In Night Fever, Jon Webb can't sleep after a business flight to France. During his bout of insomnia, Jon lies his way into a private party which sets him on a path of crime and murder. Check it out!      

Episode #493! Conquest of the Planet of the Apes! Prior to recording this episode, DLNelson and Scott Sackett watched the fourth movie of the classic Apes series. After their viewing, they sit down for a conversation about the film. Listen as they talk about various scenes from the movie and give their thoughts about the story. Give it a listen!

Episode #492! Welcome back listeners. First up, DL brings the complete Sword of the Atom trade to the podcast. Written by Jan Strnad and drawn by Gil Kane this tale places Ray Palmer in the Amazon Rainforest helping a tribe of small humanoid aliens. After that Scott talks about various works by Manga legend Masamune Shirow and illustrator extraordinaire Geof Darrow. Check it out!

Episode #491 This week we are back with two high-profile runs from Marvel Comics and a great "Best Of" book. First up, Scott brings the really nice The Best of Simon and Kirby from Titan Books. Inside the book you'll find some forgotten stories from the '40's-'60's. Next, DL talks about Ed Brubaker's 40 issue run on Daredevil The Man Without Fear. And to wrap up this week's episode, Scott continues his travels through 1970's X-Men comics with issue #95! Check it out!

Episode #490! Escape From The Planet Of The Apes! Prior to recording this episode, Scott Sackett and DLNelson watched the 1971 follow-up to Beneath The Planet Of The Apes. After their viewing, they sit down for a conversation about the third movie of the series. Listen as they talk about various scenes from the movie and give their thoughts about the story. Give it a listen!