The Black Box

Shawn gives a brief review of “Ninja Assassin,” and is then joined Johnny M & Jim Dietz of “The Legion of Dudes” podcast as we discuss some of our favorite Kung-Fu/Martial Arts movies. It’s KUNGFUTASTIC ya’ll! Shout-outs to Jim Kelly aka “Black Belt Jones” and John Saxon aka “The Heavy.”

In this weeks episode of The Black Box, Shawn comments about the Geek Syndicate webcomic and the Comcast/NBC Universal deal, and we conclude our conversation with Indie Comic Creators Lin Workman (Bushi Tales) and Martheus Wade (Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa).

In this weeks show Shawn gives props to Roger Corman, discuss “Bookhunter” by Jason Shiga, and then Jon Carroll and Shawn begin part one of their two part conversation with indie comic creators and publishers Lin Workman (Bushi Tales) and Martheus Wade (Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa) as they discuss the comics creation process, the hard work that goes behind it, and the highs and lows of the comic book distribution market.

In Episode #2 of The Black Box, Donny Salvo helps Shawn get up to date on Spider-Man, Blackest Night, and then Shawn talks a bit about “Sicko” by Andy Jewett. Later on they talk about some of our favorite comics from childhood. Tangents aplenty follow, including Rocky Balboa: member of G.I. Joe, and Donny’s favorite action figure of all time is told to the world.

In episode #1 of The Black Box, Shawn talks about "The Mayhem of The Music Meister" episode from the "Batman: The Brave & The Bold" animated series, the "UP!" dvd/blu ray release from Pixar, the "Wanda Sykes Show," and is then joined by Jon Carroll as they talk about the TV ratings system, GI Joe toys from their childhood, the real Destro, sport-based video games and other stuff.