Comic Book Central

Great Scott! Comic Book Central is back for Year 13! I’m kicking off a brand-new year of the show with a very special guest — Lucas Hallauer, the star of Back to the Future: The Musical, currently lighting up the stage as Marty McFly! And the timing could not be better. 2025 marks the 40th […]

It’s my 12th anniversary special and I’m looking back at the memorable moments from the past year of the show. From the “Summer of Superman” to pop culture Q&As to a spine-tingling JAWS concert. PLUS – details on my anniversary giveaway!It’s a celebration of heroes & horror, comics & creators, sci-fi & superstars, and the […]

The TerrifiCon adventure hits top speed as I bring you my Q&A with a true superhero icon: John Wesley Shipp!He’s the OG.He’s the Scarlet Speedster.He’s the man who’s appeared on Comic Book Central more than anyone else.John Wesley Shipp — the original Flash, the fastest man alive, and an Emmy-winning actor whose legacy spans decades […]

Justice is served — TerrifiCon style! It’s Episode 506 of Comic Book Central, and Part 6 of my TerrifiCon adventure brings you an EPIC Q&A with two legends who helped define a generation of heroes: Carl Lumbly (Martian Manhunter) & Phil LaMarr (Green Lantern)! Together on stage, they bring heart, humor, behind-the-scenes stories, and superhero […]

Rev up the engines — it’s time for Part 5 of my TerrifiCon adventure! It’s a powerhouse double feature Q&A with two iconic actors from Sons of Anarchy: Titus Welliver and Mitch Pileggi!But this ride doesn’t stop there…we’re talkin’: – The X-Files– Titans & Lex Luthor– Supergirl– AND we dive into their work behind the mic in animation and […]

The TerrifiCon adventure continues…It’s Episode 504 of Comic Book Central — Part 4 of my journey through the con — and this one goes deep. Join me for an in-depth, unforgettable conversation with the brilliantly intense and endlessly fascinating Jeremy Davies. – We revisit Lost and his unforgettable turn as Daniel Faraday – We dig […]

From sci-fi to spies to scares and everything in between…It’s Part 3 of my TerrifiCon adventure – and this time, we’re heading straight to the main stage! Join me for an unforgettable Q&A with actor Henry Thomas…yes, THAT Henry Thomas. It’s heartfelt. It’s funny. It’s spooky. It’s nostalgic. It’s Henry Thomas like you’ve never heard him before: live […]

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO GO BACK TO THE PODCAST… It’s a BONUS EPISODE of Comic Book Central! I’m diving deep with Maestro Stuart Chafetz, the conductor bringing JAWS In Concert to life with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra – the original film on the big screen with John Williams’ classic score performed […]

Cowabunga, true believers! I’m keeping the celebration rolling with a SHELL-ebration for the ages!It’s the 35th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles feature film, and we’re bringing the heroes in a half shell straight to Comic Book Central! Robbie Rist – MichelangeloBrian Tochi – LeonardoErnie Reyes Jr. – Donatello’s stunt double / Keno in […]

Holy milestone, true believers — Comic Book Central hits the big 5-0-0! I’m kickin’ off this monumental celebration with Part 1 of my adventure at TerrifiCon…and the guest list is as super as it gets: Michael Cudlitz & Bitsie Tulloch – Superman & LoisBrian Posehn – The Big Bang TheoryMing Chen – Comic Book MenJeremy […]

From Knight Rider to Nashville, Rebecca Holden has done it all! Actress, singer, and all-around powerhouse, she joins me to talk about her time alongside KITT, her music career, and what it’s like appearing on some of the most iconic TV shows ever made. Buckle up and hit play…this ride’s a classic. TM & copyright […]

It’s clobberin’ time because I’m chattin’ with Emmy-winning actor Michael Chiklis! We dive into his inspiring new film The Senior, then take a trip back to the Baxter Building as we talk about his time as Ben Grimm – a.k.a. The Thing – in the Fantastic Four films. TM & copyright © Comic Book CentralPhoto […]

On the latest episode of Comic Book Central, I’m boldly going where few podcasts have gone before…with the one and only George Takei! From his powerful, poignant graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy to his latest release It Rhymes With Takei, we’re diving deep into the stories that shaped him, on the page and beyond. But that’s just […]

The Summer of Superman continues! Get ready for my TerrifiCon preview as upcoming TerrifiCon guest, Alex Garfin (Jordan Kent from Superman & Lois) joins me in the Lair for an EXCLUSIVE chat! We’re talking super suits, Kent family drama & MUCH more! TM & copyright © Comic Book CentralPhoto courtesy Alex GarfinImages TM & copyright […]

Superman fans, this one’s for you! The Adventures of Superboy ran for 4 seasons, introduced us to a young Clark Kent, and quietly paved the way for superhero shows to come. Author Mark Edlitz returns to Comic Book Central to reveal the untold story behind the show in his new book, “Look Up in the […]

From post-apocalyptic chaos to superhero smackdowns, actor/filmmaker Bonnie Discepolo’s been in the thick of it. She drops by the Lair to share behind-the-scenes tales from Superman and what it’s like working with James Gunn! TM & copyright © Comic Book CentralSuperman image TM & copyright © Warner Bros. Follow Bonnie on IGGet your tickets to […]

What’s it like working with James Gunn on Superman, Peacemaker, and the Guardians of the Galaxy films? Actor Stephen Blackehart knows—and he’s here with behind-the-scenes stories! TM & copyright © Comic Book CentralPhoto courtesy Rory LewisImages TM & copyright © Warner Bros., Disney Follow Stephen on IGGet tickets to TerrifiConSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s YouTube […]

One of my most X-citing episodes ever! Actress Lenore Zann drops by to talk about bringing the role of Rogue to life on X-Men: The Animated Series & X-Men ‘97! TM & copyright © Comic Book CentralPhoto courtesy Nick GainesImages TM & copyright © Disney, Lenore Zann Buy A Rogue’s Tale: A MemoirGet tickets to […]

Part 2 of my adventure at FanExpo Cleveland! Catching up with actor DJ Qualls and an X-citing visit with George Buza (Beast) and producer Larry Houston from X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ‘97! TM & copyright © Comic Book CentralFanExpo logo TM & copyright © Informa FanExpoLarry Houston’s official websiteSubscribe to Comic Book Central’s […]

Part 1 of my adventure at FanExpo Cleveland! Reminiscing about 1991’s Hook with Dante Basco – AND, celebrating the Year of Superman with actor George Newbern (Justice League Unlimited), Rags Morales (Action Comics), and a Cleveland Superman statue update from the Siegel & Shuster Society! TM & copyright © Comic Book CentralFanExpo logo TM & […]