The Captioned Life Show

Comics creator Matt Mair Lowery joins Sean to discuss his current Kickstarter-funded comics project, ThoughtScape Comics. They discuss the making of the anthology series, why an anthology is instead of a single story, and the series’ commentary on the current state of technology and the human experience. 

• Episode Page - “#83 ThoughtScape Comics With Matt Mair Lowery”
• Kickstarter Campaign for ThoughtScape Comics
• ThoughtScape Comics website
• Matt Mair Lowery’s Newsletter/Substack
• Matt Mair Lowery’s Instagram
• ThoughtScape Comics’ Instagram
• Matt Mair Lowery’s Twitter
• ThoughtScape Comics’ Twitter
• ThoughtScape Comics’ Facebook
• Join The Illuminicasters’ Discord
• Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and Announcements
• Comic Watch
• The Captioned Life Show website

Matt Mair Lowery was born and raised in Portland and studied journalism, design, and creative writing at the University of Oregon. He maintains (and sometimes tests) his sanity by nerding out with his children, running through North Portland's industrial landscapes, and overanalyzing everything with his wife. He wrote and co-created (with artist Cassie Anderson) Lifeformed: Cleo Makes Contact and Lifeformed: Hearts and Minds, which were published by Dark Horse Comics in 2017 and 2019. In 2021, Matt launched ThoughtScape Comics, a sci-fi anthology series in the tradition of 2000AD, Black Mirror, and The Twilight Zone, on Kickstarter. The project earned over $9500 and garnered over 400 backers. ThoughtScape Comics features stories written by Matt and drawn by an amazing array of indie comics artists.

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Toy photographer Matt “AmusingKing” Ma joins Sean in talking about his work in the subculture genre. They discuss how Matt got into toy photography, how it has helped him become a better photographer, and how easy it is for anyone to get into toy photography.

They also touch on their love for classic gaming such as Gameboys, how the 90s was the best decade for childhoods, and what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading.

• Episode Page - “#82 Toy Photography With Matt “AmusingKing” Ma”
• Matt Ma’s TikTok
• Matt Ma’s Instagram
• Matt Ma’s YouTube Channel
• Join The Illuminicasters’ Discord
• Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and Announcements
• Comic Watch
• The Captioned Life Show website

Matt Ma, also known as AmusingKing on social media, runs his own photography and video production business. On social media, he is best known for his toy photography content. He is also married with three kids.

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Podcaster and comics nerd Lauren Smith joins Sean in talking about the online community that she has formed, “Your Friendly Nerdy Neighborhood.” They discuss how the online community got started, what makes it different, and what the future holds for it.

They also touch on her podcast “Simply Amazing,” their mutual love for the mutant Nightcrawler, and what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading.

• Episode Page - “#81 Your Friendly Nerdy Neighborhood With Lauren”
• Your Friendly Nerdy Neighborhood Twitter (@NBHDComicShow)
• Lauren’s Twitter (@FriendlyNBHDBi)
• Lauren’s Instagram (@FriendlyNBHDBi)
• Lauren’s Hive Social Account (@FriendlyNBHDBi)
• “Simply Amazing” Podcast Twitter (@SimplyAmzingPod)
• “Simply Amazing” Podcast Instagram (@SimplyAmzingPod)
• Join The Illuminicasters’ Discord
• Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and Announcements
• Comic Watch
• The Captioned Life Show website

In and out of comics for years, Lauren joined the podcasting scene in 2021! Starting out by recording interviews and writing reviews for The Wednesday Pull list, she's gone on to work with other groups such as The GWW and The Comic Book Yeti. She's had the pleasure to interview fantastic creators such as Ram V, Stephanie Phillips, Rodney Barnes, and more, while her reviews have been recognized by publishers such as Image Comics! Since then, she's branched out into her own nerdy world with Your Friendly Neighborhood Comic Show on Youtube and co-hosting the first and only Nightcrawler podcast: Simply Amazing!

She's a fan of many things, but you'll usually hear her yelling the most about Nightcrawler, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and badass women. Unabashedly passionate and quirky, her biggest goal in anything she does is to connect with people and nurture community!

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Educator and former co-host Kevin Stahlecker joins Sean in discussing their favorite and least favorite things of 2022, such as movie, tv shows, MCU/DCEU projects, comics, and games. They also talk about their WTF moment of the year and what they are looking forward to the most in 2023. 

• Episode Page - “#80 The Best And Worst Of 2022”
• Kevin Stahlecker’s Twitter
• Kevin Stahlecker’s Instagram
• Last Year’s Episode - #51 The Best And Worst Of 2021
• Join The Illuminicasters’ Discord
• Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and Announcements
• Comic Watch
• The Captioned Life Show website

Kevin is a long-time comic book and superhero fan, and as a public educator, he is constantly finding new ways to weave his love of pop culture into the classroom. He's also a co-founder and former cohost of the Captioned Life Podcast.

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Hosts of Paperweight Entertainment podcast Derek Hoskins and Ian Torrence joins Sean in discussing, and sometimes fighting, about holiday topics, such as our favorite memories, foods, movies, and decorations, all the way through what makes us ticked about the Christmas and holiday season, and the eternal debate, “Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?”

They also touch on their favorite holiday presents growing up, and what comic books they and listeners of the show are reading.

• Episode Page - “#79 Battle Of The Holidays With Paperweight Entertainment”
• Paperweight Entertainment Podcast
• The Horror You Know Podcast
• Horror At The Ohio Film Festival
• BuzzFeed article, “Let’s Fight About Christmas”
• VIDEO - Mr. Christmas Mickey’s Marching Band Holiday Musical Bell Choir
• Join The Illuminicasters’ Discord
• Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and Announcements
• Comic Watch
• The Captioned Life Show website

Derek Hoskins is the Co-Founder of Paperweight Entertainment, along with Ian Torrance and Colonel Bob Tingle. He is the co-host of the Paperweight Entertainment Podcast, a lifelong fan of comic books and comic-related media, and a firm believer that, in the words of Qui-Gon Jinn, “Your focus determines your reality.”

Ian Torrance is the cohost of Paperweight Entertainment, Silver Screen Scoundrels, and The Horror You Know podcasts. He is a big Batman fan and a DC fan in general. He grew up watching animated shows like Batman, Spider-Man, and the X-men which really helped with getting into comics and comics-related video games. 

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Television and comic book writer Amanda Deibert joins Sean in discussing her upcoming work on the Dynamite Comics series, “Darkwing Duck”. They discuss their love for the iconic character, the exciting opportunities Amanda has for the “Terror That Flaps In The Night,” and what readers can expect when they pick up the issue (like classic and new gadgets, as well as incorporating the show’s theme song into the series!).

They also touch on Amanda’s upcoming projects with Star Wars and Scooby-Doo & Batman, their disdain for large insects, and what comic books they and listeners of the show are reading.

• Episode Page - “#78 Darkwing Duck With Amanda Deibert”
• Guest Amanda Deibert’s website
• Order Darkwing Duck #1 from Dynamite Comics
• Join The Illuminicasters’ Discord
• Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and Announcements
• Comic Watch
• The Captioned Life Show website

Amanda Deibert is a television and comic book writer. Her comic book writing includes the New York Times best-selling series DC Super Hero Girls, Wonder Woman Agent of Peace, DC's The Doomed and the Damned, Teen Titans Go!, Batman And Harley Quinn, and Wonder Woman ’77 and the New York Times #1 Best Selling anthology Love Is Love, for DC Comics, HyperSpace Stories for Lucas Film/Dark Horse, Red Sonja for Dynamite and John Carpenter’s Tales For A HalloweeNight Vol. 2-7 for Storm King Comics as well as the graphic novel Work for a Million for Penguin Random House’s McClelland & Stewart. She is currently writing for He-Man and The Masters of the Universe (she also wrote the graphic novel tie-in Legends From Castle Grayskull) and another yet-to-be-announced series on Netflix. Other TV writing credits include work for CBS, SyFy, Hulu, Quibi, and four years as the writer for former Vice President Al Gore’s annual climate broadcast, 24 Hours of Reality

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Lead writer and creative director Mike “Marvel Mike” Davenport join Sean in talking about the Marvel Universe Online Project. They discuss the origins of the project, what makes it so unique and exciting for game players, and all the cool features like creating your own character in the Marvel universe.

They also touch share how their comic book origin stories are very similar to each other, and what comic books they are reading.

• Episode Page - “#77 Marvel Universe Online Project”
• The Marvel Universe Online Project
• LinkedIn article, “The Marvel Universe Online Project”
• Support the Marvel Universe Online Project through Patreon
• Support the Marvel Universe Online Project through Ko-fi
• Join The Illuminicasters’ Discord
• Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and Announcements
• Comic Watch
• The Captioned Life Show website

Michael “Marvel Mike” Davenport has been Lead Writer and Creative Director of the Marvel Universe Online Project for the last 10 years connecting with artists, writers, and developers within the comic and gaming communities. Outside of his day job, supporting the troops as a Network Analyst for the DOD, Mike has been the face of the project advocating it in interviews and podcasts across the internet, while supporting a rotating team of creatives that have helped put together this extensive project. Follow Mike and his team’s efforts on social media, @marvel_mmo

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Comics fan and nerd Matt, aka Bumpkins, joins Sean in discussing their favorite holiday-themed comics and their honorable mentions, which include stories where Deadpool tries to kill Santa, Santa is a mutant in the Marvel universe and “Klaus” from Boom Studios. They also discussed the latest MCU Special Presentation, “Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special” and their love for the Hawkeye series as a holiday show to watch. Finally, they discussed what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading.

• Episode Page - “#76 Happy Comic Book Holidays With Bumpkins”
• List of holiday-themed comic issues
• Bumpkins’ Social Media Accounts
• Hawkeye Series Watch Party Hosted By The Captioned Life on Stream Lounge
• Join The Illuminicasters’ Discord
• Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and Announcements
• Comic Watch
• The Captioned Life Show website

Matt, aka “Bumpkins” is a comics fan of over 30 years and a lifelong fan of almost everything in the nerd realm

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Educator and podcaster Tara Kearns joins Sean in doing a review of Marvel Studios Phase 4 projects. They discuss their overall thoughts, some of their favorites of the phase such as heroes, villains, scenes, and lines, and what they’re looking forward to in the future phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Sean also shares listeners’ responses to their favorites of the MCU Phase 4 as well. 

They also discuss what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading.

• Episode Page - “#75 Marvel Phase 4 Review With Tara Keans”
• Listing of MCU Phase 4 projects
• Guest Tara Kearn’s Podcast, “There Was An Idea… A Marvel Cinematic Universe Podcast”
• Podcast Episode of “There Was An Idea…” Podcast - “2021 MCU Year In Review (With The Captioned Life and “Oh Shoot!”)”
• Article, “The Captioned Life’s Top 5 Moments In MCU’s Phase 4 Shows”
• “American Born Chinese” by Gene Luen Yang
• Our Review Blog Of Films, TV shows, and Comics
• Comic Watch
• The Captioned Life Show website

Tara Kearns is an educator, pop-culture enthusiast, and host of There Was An Idea... A Marvel Cinematic Universe Podcast which analyzes the MCU's big ideas with guests of various backgrounds and perspectives. 

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Journalist and content creator Karama Horne, also known as “TheBlerdGurl,” joins Sean in reviewing the latest Marvel Studios film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. They discuss the emotional impact of the movie in regards to pain, loss, and grief; if Namor was a villain or antihero, Angela Bassett’s performance as Queen Ramonda, and what the future holds for Wakanda and the Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

They also discuss Karama’s latest book Protectors Of Wakanda: A History And Training Of The Dora Milaje, how Monica Rambeau and representation made Karama a comics reader, and what comic books they’re currently reading.

• 00:00:00 - 00:52:00 - Guest Introduction, Discussion On Protectors Of Wakanda
• 00:52:00 - 01:29:50 - Review And Discussion On Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
• 01:29:50 - 01:39:14 - Comics We're Currently Reading, Where You Can Find Karama Horne Online

• Episode Page - #74 “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” With Karama “TheBlerdGurl” Horne 
• Karama Horne’s website
• Karama's podcast, "Pop Paranormal" 
• Buy "Protectors of Wakanda"
• Get a signed copy of Karama Horne’s book, “Protectors Of Wakanda”
• TheBlerdGurl’s TikTok video on translating Wakandan in the first “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” trailer
• Our Review Blog Of Films, TV shows, and Comics
• Comic Watch
• The Captioned Life Show website

Karama Horne (@theblerdgurl) is a Brooklyn, NY-based culture journalist, writer, podcaster, host, and critic parked at the intersection of geekdom and diversity. Karama has hosted red carpets, live streams, and comic convention panels from New York to San Diego and was featured in USA Today, The New York Times, The Guardian, The San Francisco Chronicle, and The Root. She has bylines at Marvel, Rotten Tomatoes, NERDIST, Mashable, SYFYWIRE, and The Wrap. and recently co-curated the sequential art exhibit “The Artist’s Experience: From Brotherman to Batman” at the Society of Illustrators in New York. Karama is also the founder of THEBLERDGURL® a site and podcast highlighting creators of color in genre entertainment. Follow Karama across social media @theblerdgurl.

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