Spec Tales: A Comic Book Podcast

Spec Tales: A Comic Book Podcast

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Spec Tales: A Comic Book Podcast episodes

  • Giant-Size New Year's Special — Six Comic Collector Guests and One Silver-Age Giveaway

    Happy New Year! Thank you to all our listeners for a wonderful 2021, we are looking forward to a very eventful 2022. This week, to celebrate the new year, we have 6 guests on the show to discuss their 2022 comic grail goals. Our guests include, Newbie Comics, Jason from Certified Comic Shop, BC from Blakk Crown Comics, Brian from Taco and Comics, Chris the Vancouver Comic Junkie AND a super special guest you'll have to listen to find out.

    GIANT-SIZE GIVEAWAY — January 13th, 2022 we are giving away 5 comic prizes, including a Journey Into Mystery Annual #1. For a chance to win, you must listen to this episode, obtain the secret word (said in the episode) and send us a message on either our Twitter or Instagram pages. That's it, then you're entered!

    REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Follow us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at [email protected]

    WE NEED YOUR HELP to keep the Spec Tales momentum going! If you're enjoying what you're listening to, do us a favor and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Positive reviews make the podcast easier to be found by other grail chasers like us. 

    As always — thank you for listening.

    1 hr 28 min
  • 2022 Comic Grail Goals and A Giant-Size Silver-Age Comic Book Giveaway
    Jake & Jesús discuss their holiday haul from the previous week and also what their comic book goals are for 2022. Have you decided on your 2022 comic goals, yet? The guys also give you all the dirty details about the Giant-Size New Year's Special they're dropping on January 5th, including who's on the guest list and even the reveal of a juicy comic book giveaway. All the information you need heading into the big one. Get some!REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Follow us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at [email protected] NEED YOUR HELP to keep the Spec Tales momentum going! If you're enjoying what you're listening to, do us a favor and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Positive reviews make the podcast easier to be found by other grail chasers like us. As always — thank you for listening.Support the show
    49 min
  • Spec Tales Top 10 Comic Book Collecting and Speculation Moments of 2021
    Jake & Jesús are back this week with their first solo show in over a month. The guys take this opportunity to count down their favorite comic book collecting and speculation-related moments from 2021. Don't worry, they still make room for recent pickups and spec talk, too. Don't miss this year-end recap that unveils some never-before-heard grail tales and previews what's to come in the upcoming Giant Size New Year's episode. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Follow us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at [email protected] NEED YOUR HELP to keep the Spec Tales momentum going! If you're enjoying what you're listening to, do us a favor and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Positive reviews make the podcast easier to be found by other grail chasers like us. As always — thank you for listeningSupport the show
    57 min
  • No Roads, All Rage — Selling The Entire X-Men Run Multiple Times Over with Rage Theo
    Resident mutant collector and Instagram seller Rage Theo joins Jake & Jesús to discuss why X-Men are his favorite books to collect...and sell. The guys also dig into what grail Rage bought with a large ziplock bag full of cash and more speculation than you can shake a stick at.  Just click play! REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Follow us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at [email protected] NEED YOUR HELP to keep the Spec Tales momentum going! If you're enjoying what you're listening to, do us a favor and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Positive reviews make the podcast easier to be found by other grail chasers like us. As always — thank you for listening.Support the show
    1 hr 1 min
  • Golden Age Grails and Whatnot Tales — Skeleton Key Comics Spills on Being Married with Comic Books
    The ridiculously lovable duo, Sammy and Tony of Skeleton Key Comics join Jake & Jesús to chat about their wildly different collecting habits as married collectors.  With two times the guests, this episode offers double the recent pickups, double the specs and DOUBLE the Grail Tales. Listen up and you might find your new favorite comic book couple...besides Jake & Jesús, of course. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Follow us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at [email protected] NEED YOUR HELP to keep the Spec Tales momentum going! If you're enjoying what you're listening to, do us a favor and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Positive reviews make the podcast easier to be found by other grail chasers like us. As always — thank you for listening.Support the show
    48 min
  • Alex Child Spills the Tea on Proctor Valley Road and His Comic Book Grail
    The guys sit down with Alex Child, co-writer, and creator of BOOM! Studios 1970's monster comic series, Proctor Valley Road.  Alex discusses his experience collaborating with Grant Morrison, and he breaks some news on what's next for his young heroines. With plenty of speculation to love and one helluva grail tale, episode 20 is sure to be your new favorite episode. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Follow us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at [email protected] NEED YOUR HELP to keep the Spec Tales momentum going! If you're enjoying what you're listening to, do us a favor and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Positive reviews make the podcast easier to be found by other grail chasers like you. As always — thank you for listening.Support the show
    1 hr 1 min
  • André Lima Araújo on A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance and Architecture in His Comic Books
    Architect, writer, and artist André Lima Araújo joins Jake and Jesús to discuss his latest collaboration with Rick Remender, A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance. The guys also dive deep into André's sci-fi grail tale — android guts and all!  As a bonus, you'll also learn about the benefits of being a multi-lingual reader! Don't miss it.REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Follow us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at [email protected] NEED YOUR HELP to keep the Spec Tales momentum going! If you're enjoying what you're listening to, do us a favor and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Positive reviews make the podcast easier to be found by other grail chasers like us. As always — thank you for listening.Support the show
    59 min
  • Tony Fleecs Talks Stray Dogs, Gen 13, Witch Hat Atelier and Other Grails He Holds Dear
    Jake & Jesús are joined this week by Tony Fleecs, the writer and co-creator of the 2021 smash hit Stray Dogs. Tony discusses obtaining his childhood comic book grail, his obsession with Star Wars, and even why working with J. Scott Campbell tops his career bucket list. What are you waiting for? Click play! REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Follow us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at [email protected] NEED YOUR HELP to keep the Spec Tales momentum going! If you're enjoying what you're listening to, do us a favor and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Positive reviews make the podcast easier to be found by other grail chasers like us. As always — thank you for listening.Support the show
    1 hr
  • Journey Into a Silver-Age Comic Book Grail Tale Deep Fried in Speculation
    Jake & Jesús journey into a mysterious user-submitted grail tale that was inspired by Jake's hulk-sized trade from episode 3. In addition, Jake finally picks up his first pre-code horror book, and Jesús brings some bronze-age heat. The guys also deliver some spoiler-free ETERNALS speculation. Don't miss it — click play!REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us what else you want to hear us discuss. Shoot us a message anytime at [email protected] you can always find us on Instagram at @spec_tales_podcastWE NEED YOUR HELP to keep the Spec Tales momentum going! If you're enjoying what you're listening to, do us a favor and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Positive reviews make the podcast easier to be found by other grail chasers like us. As always — thank you for listening.Support the show
    54 min
  • Regie Collects Drops The Mother of All Spider-Man Grail Tales
    One of the swolest collectors on the internets, Regie Collects joins Jake and Jesús to discuss how he collected the entire Amazing Spider-Man run AND Amazing Fantasy 15. This episode of Spec Tales has it all: epic grail tales, speculation books galore, and even a little some World Series talk. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us what else you want to hear us discuss. Shoot us a message anytime at [email protected] you can always find us on Instagram at @spec_tales_podcastWE NEED YOUR HELP to keep the Spec Tales momentum going! If you're enjoying what you're listening to, do us a favor and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Positive reviews make the podcast easier to be found by other grail chasers like us.As always — thank you for listening. Support the show
    59 min

About Spec Tales: A Comic Book Podcast

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Spec Tales asks collectors and creators: What's your grail tale? Join Jake and Jesús each week as they explore new stories about the comic book grails we all love — the epic journies behind how…