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A woefully sleep deprived Dave recaps a busy week. He discusses the new Deadpool & Wolverine movie and attempts to answer the question we’ve all been asking - will Doom prevail? Dave celebrates Ed Piskor’s recent Eisner award and in the spirit of positivity and gratitude gives thanks to the friends and small businesses that keep comics headed in the right direction. 

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In the face of recent PSA comic grading news, Dave makes the case for comics as more than just trophies to be idolized but as a relevant art form with cultural value that should never beholden to third parties. As more interest turns toward shallow value systems and misguided interest, will we be able to avoid repeating the industry collapse of early 90s? After all, those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. 

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A recent blight of time wasters has Dave assessing his tolerance for negativity and fortifying the methods he has in place to combat them. He talks about the inevitable call and response spurred by negative comments and why going low is sometimes the quickest way to find calm in the chaos.

And on the topic of chaos - ‘The Bear’ is the best - ‘nuff said. Dave talks about his love of the tv show, it’s medicinal effects and his musical kinship with creator Christopher Storer.

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Proving that inspiration really is the sincerest form of flattery, Dave makes his case for the undeniable creative parallels between Jaws - the single greatest film of all time - and two of the past decade’s best movies; Jordan Peele’s NOPE and Takashi Yamazaki’s GODZILLA MINUS ONE.

(THIS EPISODE IS SPOILER HEAVY)

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Season 1 Finale! 

Dave tells the story of his move from New York to Seattle in 2014. With the East Coast fixed firmly in his 'rearviewmirror', he reminisces about the House On The Rock, Comic hunting in Milwaukee, Alderaan, one fateful encounter at a Cincinnati Pearl Jam concert, and a brief but awe inspiring moment of patriotism. 

Thanks to Jack Kirby & Neil Gaiman for the inspiration!

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Dave shares a wild story from 1998 when he unwittingly became a part of 90’s pro wrestling history at 17 years old. What do Skid Row's Sebastian Bach, Former WWE & Current AEW Pro Wrestler Paul Wight , and one character-defining half gallon of milk all have in common?

This podcast episode reveals all !

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Erik Larsen returns for a wide ranging conversation about comics, collecting, original art, and being of service to the things you enjoy the most. Dave reunites Erik with pieces of ‘lost art’ that he produced at age 19, and the two discuss details of Larsen’s upcoming Savage Dragon Vault Edition. Erik gives insight on his experience following Todd McFarlane on Spider-Man and gives his side of their now infamous collaborative splash page. This savage episode contains a metric sh*t ton of great conversation and enough insight to choke a horse. 

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Dave maintains balance as he rides the mental wave of his own thought tornado. He shares how anxiety acts as motivating tool for his daily routines, work practices, and unique perspective on the world - all while battling giant bugs, reckoning with artistic longevity and indulging his overactive imagination. 

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Comic superstar, writer, and class clown Chip Zdarsky joins Dave for a conversation about early comic influences, the world of independent publishing and the 10th anniversary of Sex Criminals. The two talk about comedic influences, Frank Miller, Daniel Clowes and the delicate art of creating emotional resonance through continuity and storytelling. Chip talks about upcoming projects (Batman & Whisper Queen) , manga, his design sensibility and the murder of Jar Jar Binks. 

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Ahead of a short trip to Vancouver, Dave has music on the brain. He talks about the newest Pearl Jam album 'Dark Matter' and wrestles with the disproportionate fees attached to seeing live music. He discusses the rampant toxic fandom that is attached to modern music culture, and it’s clear parallels in comic community with the passing of Ed Piskor. Also, is Dave a secret Swiftie?

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