Comic Book Central

Great Scott! Comic Book Central is back for Year 13!

I’m kicking off a brand-new year of the show with a very special guest — Lucas Hallauer, the star of Back to the Future: The Musical, currently lighting up the stage as Marty McFly!

And the timing could not be better.

2025 marks the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future, the movie that redefined sci-fi adventure, time travel, and pop culture itself.

It’s a celebration of legacy, music, movies, and the future. Hit play and buckle up. When this podcast hits 88, you’re gonna’ hear some serious stuff!

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It’s my 12th anniversary special and I’m looking back at the memorable moments from the past year of the show.

From the “Summer of Superman” to pop culture Q&As to a spine-tingling JAWS concert. PLUS – details on my anniversary giveaway!

It’s a celebration of heroes & horror, comics & creators, sci-fi & superstars, and the fans who love it all.

Hit play. Raise a toast. Welcome to the party, pal!

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The TerrifiCon adventure hits top speed as I bring you my Q&A with a true superhero icon: John Wesley Shipp!

He’s the OG.
He’s the Scarlet Speedster.
He’s the man who’s appeared on Comic Book Central more than anyone else.

John Wesley Shipp — the original Flash, the fastest man alive, and an Emmy-winning actor whose legacy spans decades of superhero storytelling.

We dig into his time in the suit, his return to the DC Universe on The Flash, his incredible career across stage, TV, and film, and the stories only he can tell — all live from TerrifiCon!

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Justice is served — TerrifiCon style! It’s Episode 506 of Comic Book Central, and Part 6 of my TerrifiCon adventure brings you an EPIC Q&A with two legends who helped define a generation of heroes: Carl Lumbly (Martian Manhunter) & Phil LaMarr (Green Lantern)!

Together on stage, they bring heart, humor, behind-the-scenes stories, and superhero wisdom worthy of the Watchtower itself. If you love the Justice League animated series, if you love the actors behind the voices, if you love storytelling that shaped an era — this is the one.

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Rev up the engines — it’s time for Part 5 of my TerrifiCon adventure! It’s a powerhouse double feature Q&A with two iconic actors from Sons of Anarchy: Titus Welliver and Mitch Pileggi!

But this ride doesn’t stop there…we’re talkin’:
- The X-Files
- Titans & Lex Luthor
- Supergirl
- AND we dive into their work behind the mic in animation and voiceover

It’s funny, fierce, insightful, and full of fan-favorite moments — a Q&A that delivers on every front.

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The TerrifiCon adventure continues…

It’s Episode 504 of Comic Book Central — Part 4 of my journey through the con — and this one goes deep.

Join me for an in-depth, unforgettable conversation with the brilliantly intense and endlessly fascinating Jeremy Davies.

- We revisit Lost and his unforgettable turn as Daniel Faraday

- We dig into the grit and emotion of Saving Private Ryan

- And we explore the unique characters, bold choices, and captivating performances that define his remarkable career

It’s thoughtful. It’s raw. It’s revealing. It’s Jeremy Davies like you’ve never heard him — live from TerrifiCon.

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From sci-fi to spies to scares and everything in between…

It’s Part 3 of my TerrifiCon adventure – and this time, we’re heading straight to the main stage! Join me for an unforgettable Q&A with actor Henry Thomas...yes, THAT Henry Thomas.

It’s heartfelt. It’s funny. It’s spooky. It’s nostalgic. It’s Henry Thomas like you’ve never heard him before: live from TerrifiCon!

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JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO GO BACK TO THE PODCAST…

It’s a BONUS EPISODE of Comic Book Central! I’m diving deep with Maestro Stuart Chafetz, the conductor bringing JAWS In Concert to life with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra – the original film on the big screen with John Williams’ classic score performed LIVE!

PLUS – get an exclusive sneak peek at Back to the Future: The Musical, coming soon to the Ohio Theatre!

It’s music, movies, and pure pop culture magic.

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Cowabunga, true believers! I’m keeping the celebration rolling with a SHELL-ebration for the ages!

It’s the 35th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature film, and we’re bringing the heroes in a half shell straight to Comic Book Central!

Robbie Rist – Michelangelo
Brian Tochi – Leonardo
Ernie Reyes Jr. – Donatello’s stunt double / Keno in TMNT II

PLUS…

Bill Diamond – master puppeteer with legendary props & characters
Kyle Baker – award-winning artist (Truth: Red, White and Black)
Joe Kelly – Ben 10 creator & Spider-Man writer

It’s pop culture overload, TMNT nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes stories that’ll make your inner fan shout “Turtle Power!”

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Holy milestone, true believers — Comic Book Central hits the big 5-0-0! I’m kickin’ off this monumental celebration with Part 1 of my adventure at TerrifiCon...and the guest list is as super as it gets:

Michael Cudlitz & Bitsie Tulloch – Superman & Lois
Brian Posehn – The Big Bang Theory
Ming Chen – Comic Book Men
Jeremy Adams & Will Conrad – Flash Gordon
Kerry Gammill – Legendary comics artist

It’s an all-star comic con extravaganza celebrating 500 epic episodes of conversations with the creators, stars, and legends who bring our favorite worlds to life!

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