Jan. 20, 2025
FROM THE VAULT: Chris Evans, You Beautiful, Rule-Breaking Moth
Listen, we aren't afraid to admit it: we love Chris Evans . Back in August of 2020 (episode 14), we discussed ALL-THINGS Chris Evans and his many appearances in comic book-related movies! Chris: if you (for some reason) list…
Jan. 13, 2025
FROM THE VAULT: Rhylee Passfield
Back in October of 2021 (episode 55), TikTok star Rhylee Passfield joined us on the show to discuss her "Cursed Cosplay", which are still some of the most creative and hilarious videos on the internet. Rhylee is also an acco…
Jan. 10, 2025
FROM THE VAULT: Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Here is a past interview (our first interview) from episode 25 with Eisner-nominated writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson . He came on back in January of 2021 to discuss his upcoming runs on both Aliens and Superman . Don't judge …
Dec. 30, 2024
2024 Last Call Awards
It is ✨ AWARD SEASON ✨ here at The Oblivion Bar! It’s time for our 2024 Last Call Awards 🏆 Join us as we discuss some of our favorite (or least favorite) movies, comics, television series of 2024. You can use the time stamps…
Dec. 27, 2024
*BONUS EPISODE* INTERVIEW: John Harris Dunning
Joining us today is the award-winning writer behind Wiper , Salem Brownstone , Tumult , and Summer Shadows . You’ve also seen his work appear in The Guardian, Esquire, and GQ. He is here today to talk about his upcoming quee…
Dec. 23, 2024
MOVIE REVIEW: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
"Gotta go fast!" 💨 News and Notes (10:30) This week, we spending our entire News and Notes segment discussing the brand new teaser trailer for James Gunn and DC Studios' Superman ! Main Topic (36:42) For our main topic, we r…
Dec. 20, 2024
*BONUS EPISODE* INTERVIEW: John J. Pearson & Michael W. Conrad
Joining us today is the creative team of the upcoming sci-fi thriller In Bloom through BOOM! Studios. “43% of the cells within a healthy human body belong to something other than the human host. Microbiomes, invasive bacteri…
Dec. 16, 2024
MOVIE REVIEW: Kraven the Hunter
"The man who kills a legend becomes the legend.” 🦁⚔️ News and Notes (7:56) This week, we discuss Chris Evans' role in Avengers: Doomsday, Mike Flanagan's Clayface script gets an official greenlight at DC Studios, and Sony Pi…
Dec. 13, 2024
*BONUS EPISODE* INTERVIEW: Michael Schwartz
Joining us today is the screenwriter of the 2017 Netflix animated film Gnome Alone and the 2023 adaptation of R.L. Stine's Zombie Town for Hulu. He is also the creator slash writer of the all-ages supernatural comic series A…
Dec. 11, 2024
Most Anticipated Films of 2025
In this episode, we unveil our Most Anticipated Films of 2025 🍿 From superhero blockbusters like Captain America: Brave New World and Fantastic Four: First Steps , to the thrilling conclusion of Mission Impossible: Final Rec…
Dec. 6, 2024
MOVIE REVIEW: Gladiator II & Wicked: Part One
" Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?" ⚔️ 💚 🩷 This week on The Oblivion Bar Podcast, it's double feature time! We review both Gladiator II and Wicked: Part One ! Gladiator II Review (3:51) Af…
Nov. 29, 2024
*BONUS EPISODE* INTERVIEW: Rachta Lin
Joining us for a bonus conversation is the superstar singaporean comic book artist who has worked for Blizzard Entertainment, Magic the Gathering, Dynamite Comics, and DC Comics. She is also the creator of the upcoming manga…
Nov. 25, 2024
2024 Comic Creators Fantasy Draft w/ Badr (The Short Box) & Greg (First Issue Club)
This week on The Oblivion Bar Podcast, we are bringing back a fan-favorite segment: our Comic Creator Fantasy Draft 🏆 For this draft, we are joined by ⅓ of the Kansas City-based comic book podcast First Issue Club and Presi…
Nov. 18, 2024
SERIES REVIEW: The Penguin
“Can you imagine? To be remembered like that?” 🐧💧 News and Notes (7:57) This week, we discuss George R.R. Martin teasing a new project with Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner set to play Lara Croft in the live-action TOMB RAIDER…
Nov. 4, 2024
SERIES REVIEW: Agatha All Along
*Queues up The Ballad of The Witches’ Road on repeat* 🧙♀️🔮 News and Notes (4:45) This week, we discuss Keanu Reeves doing "extensive research" on Shadow for Sonic 3 to create a "faithful version" of the character, the live-…
Nov. 1, 2024
(Patreon Preview) The Grid - Episode 140
This is a preview of our Patreon exclusive show called The Grid. Check this out, along with a bunch of other awesome perks over on Patreon . New episodes every Friday! For episode 140 of The Grid, we discuss Frieren: Beyond…
Oct. 31, 2024
2024 Halloween Special: Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Hello Pickle! For our 2024 Halloween Special , we are discussing the first entry in The Cornetto Trilogy: Shaun of the Dead ! Directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, Shaun of the Dead is a rom-zom-co…
Oct. 29, 2024
*BONUS EPISODE* INTERVIEW: David Weiner
Joining us on the show is the acclaimed documentary filmmaker of In Search of Darkness Part 1, 2, and 3 and In Search of Tomorrow , which are both extended, deep-dive explorations of 1980’s Horror and Action/Sci-Fi through t…
Oct. 20, 2024
NYCC ‘24 INTERVIEW-A-THON: Joey Esposito & Sean Von Gorman
Joining us today is the creative team of Magma Comix comic series The Pedestrian . Behold, The Pedestrian! A strange visitor speedwalks into Summer City and silently changes the lives of its residents. But not all is quiet i…
Oct. 19, 2024
NYCC ‘24 INTERVIEW-A-THON: Griffin Sheridan & Ethan Parker
Joining us today are the Eisner-nominated co-writers of the Image Comics series Kill Your Darlings with artist Bob Quinn and Letterer John J. Hill. It is our pleasure to welcome both Griffin Sheridan & Ethan S. Parker BACK o…
Oct. 18, 2024
NYCC '24 INTERVIEW-A-THON: Comic Book Couples Counseling
Joining us is the GREATEST couple in comics and some of our best buds in the podcasting world--Lisa and Brad Gullickson of The Comic Book Couples Counseling join Chris to discuss their Kickstarter comic cookbook Pots & Panel…
Oct. 17, 2024
NYCC ‘24 INTERVIEW-A-THON: Sweeney Boo & Soo Lee
Joining us today are two of the most exciting double-threat comic creators working today! One is the comic creator behind titles like Dynamite’s Cruella De Vil miniseries with artist Miriana Puglia, the ongoing Harley Quinn …
Oct. 16, 2024
NYCC '24 INTERVIEW-A-THON: Michael Dialynas
Joining us today is the Eisner-nominated and GLAAD award-winning co-creator and illustrator of titles like The Woods and Wynd with frequent collaborator James Tynion IV. He is also the sole creator of the BOOM! Box hit ZAWA …
July 29, 2024
INTERVIEW: Brian K. Vaughan
Joining us this week on the show is the 14-time Eisner-award-winning writer of titles like Y: The Last Man , Ex Machina , Runaways , The Private Eye , Pride of Baghdad , Paper Girls , Spectators over on Substack , & Saga . I…