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  • 529: Lori Alan Talks Toy Story 5, Fantastic Four & Mark Hamill (Pt. 1)

    Episode 529 is here, and my guest is voice acting icon LORI ALAN!

    With Toy Story 5 just days away, Lori gives Comic Book Central an exclusive preview of Pixar's latest adventure, including new details on Bonnie, Bonnie's mom, and why this film may leave audiences reaching for the tissues once again.

    Lori shares why Toy Story 5 captures "the heart of Toy Story 1 and 2" while delivering the emotional punch of Toy Story 3. Plus, she opens up about growing up in an acting family, getting her start in commercials at age five, studying at NYU, and sharpening her improv chops alongside the legendary Paul Reubens (Pee-wee Herman).

    And because it's Comic Book Central, we dive into Marvel! Lori reflects on voicing Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman in the classic Fantastic Four animated series, playing Sue's dark alter ego Malice, and working alongside animation legends. Plus: memories from Comic Book: The Movie and working with director and co-star Mark Hamill.

    To infinity and beyond… and into the Lair! Part one is streaming now.

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    33 min
  • 528: Christopher Lennertz — The Music of The Boys, Gen V, Lost in Space & More

    The music behind The Boys, Gen V, Lost in Space, Marvel’s Agent Carter, and more comes to the Lair!

    Emmy-winning composer Christopher Lennertz joins me for a behind-the-scenes conversation about scoring superheroes, satire, sci-fi, and one of the wildest worlds on television. Plus: working with Eric Kripke, a Vought Rising preview, honoring the legacy of John Williams, the future of Rogers: The Musical, Looney Tunes, and the art of musical storytelling. (Warning: Contains spoilers for The Boys season 5!)

    Episode 528 is streaming now.


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    32 min
  • 527: Jerry Beck Opens the Cartoon Vault! (Pt. 2)

    PART TWO of my Toon Talk with animation historian Jerry Beck is here! We’re diving into:

    • An EXTREMELY obscure cartoon release from Warner Archive
    • More animation deep cuts
    • A Looney Tunes speed round
    • Animation restorations that surprised even Jerry
    • And a tease for a proposed Warner Archive Looney Tunes release from 1960!
      • If you love classic cartoons, animation history, and Looney Tunes insanity…this one’s for you.

      Episode 527 – Jerry Beck (Part 2) is streaming now.

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      Jerry's website/blog: Cartoon Research
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      Order Looney Tunes: Collector’s Vault, Vol. 2 from Warner Archive
      Order Looney Tunes Cartoons: The Complete Series from Warner Archive
      Order The New Fred And Barney Show: The Complete Series from Warner Archive
      Order Famous Studios Champion Collection
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      20 min
    • 526: Jerry Beck on Looney Tunes & Lost Cartoons (Pt. 1)

      Animation expert, author, and historian JERRY BECK joins Comic Book Central!

      We’re talkin’ all things Looney Tunes — classic shorts, modern revivals, and the latest Blu-ray releases from the Warner Archive Collection!

      • Restoring classic cartoons for new generations
      • How Bugs, Daffy & the gang evolved over the decades
      • The controversy surrounding “banned” cartoons
      • Jerry’s personal “holy grail” cartoon
      • Behind-the-scenes stories from the Looney Tunes vaults
        • If you love classic animation, cartoon history, and Looney Tunes insanity, this one’s for you!

        Episode 526: Jerry Beck – Part 1 is streaming now!

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        Photo courtesy Jerry Beck

        Stuff you heard on the show:

        Jerry's website/blog: Cartoon Research
        Follow Jerry on Facebook
        Order Looney Tunes: Collector’s Vault, Vol. 2 from Warner Archive
        Order Looney Tunes Cartoons: The Complete Series from Warner Archive
        Order The New Fred And Barney Show: The Complete Series from Warner Archive
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        32 min
      • 525: Brandon Routh-Superman Returns!

        I’m sitting down with Brandon Routh to talk about his new comedy Out of Order…and celebrate 20 years of Superman Returns.

        From saving the world as Superman to playing a guy who can’t keep his life together, Brandon dives into:

        • ‍️The legacy of Superman Returns
        • His wild dual-role performance in Out of Order
        • Comedy, chaos, and playing two sides of the same story
        • Plus behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else
          • It’s past meets present in one epic conversation.
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          17 min
        • 524: Buck Rogers' Pamela Hensley! (Pt. 2)

          We’re heading to the 25th century…

          Princess Ardala is BACK!

          Pamela Hensley joins Comic Book Central for a deep dive into Buck Rogers in the 25th Century — including her unforgettable sci-fi showdown with Julie Newmar!

          Episode 524 is streaming now!

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          34 min
        • 523: Buck Rogers' Pamela Hensley! (Pt. 1)

          You know her as Princess Ardala…

          But that’s just the beginning.

          TV & film icon Pamela Hensley joins Comic Book Central to talk:

          • Buck Rogers
          • The Six Million Dollar Man
          • Doc Savage
          • Rollerball
          • The Love Boat
            • Check out part one of our conversation now!

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            33 min
          • 522: Comedy legend Jeff Dunham!

            I came to interview comedy legend Jeff Dunham (The Cars That Drove Us)...

            I did NOT expect this.

            Batmobiles. Batman suits. Lost in Space. A freaky Frankenstein.

            Jeff took me inside his private garage…and it turned into the wildest interview I’ve ever done. Click “play” and enjoy the ride!

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            24 min
          • 521: Movies to comic books with Peter Bosch!

            Before movie tie-ins were everywhere…

            Hollywood was already turning films into comic books. And we’re talking EVERYTHING:

            • Wizard of Oz
            • 2001: A Space Odyssey
            • King Kong
            • Star Wars
              • Author Peter Bosch joins Comic Book Central to uncover this forgotten era of pop culture history.

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              Book cover courtesy TwoMorrows Publishing

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              29 min
            • 520: Felicia Day! (Pt. 2)

              Before creators had a roadmap…
              Felicia Day built one.

              Part 2 is here!

              We dive into:

              • The creation of The Guild
              • The 20th anniversary reunion movie
              • A Guild musical
              • Her time on Mystery Science Theater 3000
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                31 min

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