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#497: Star Trek legend George Takei!

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 beginning…

We’re talking Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, silver screen memories, unforgettable TV roles, comic book tales, Shatner, and yes...even action figures!

Don’t miss this epic conversation with a true Hollywood icon, activist, and storytelling force. Check it out now and set phasers to AWESOME!

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#496: Alex Garfin from Superman and Lois!

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!

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Aug 6, 2025 2:28 AM
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#495: Mark Edlitz on the forgotten Superboy series!

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 Sky: The Forgotten Superboy Series”.

From cast shake-ups to multiverse adventures, we’re covering it all!

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Aug 5, 2025 3:25 AM
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#494: Bonnie Discepolo from James Gunn’s Superman!
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!

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Jul 16, 2025 12:35 AM
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#493: Stephen Blackehart from James Gunn's Superman!
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!

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Jul 11, 2025 3:44 PM
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#492: Lenore Zann, Rogue from X-Men: TAS!
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!

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00:58:16
Jun 11, 2025 2:6 AM
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#491: FanExpo Cleveland – Part Two!
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!

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May 26, 2025 4:2 PM
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#490: FanExpo Cleveland – Part One!
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!

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May 9, 2025 11:45 PM
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#489: Ed Gross, author of Superman: The Definitive History!

I’m chatting with the author of the ultimate Superman book – Superman: The Definitive History, Ed Gross! We’re discussing the 8 plus decade history of the Man of Steel, right up to the new flick from James Gunn!

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Apr 5, 2025 3:40 AM
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#488: Super Friends special with Will Rodgers!
I’m reviewing the recent home video release of Super Friends: The Complete Collection alongside my Super Friend, author Will Rodgers (The Ultimate Super Friends Companion, volumes 1 & 2). PLUS – find out how to get in on my Super Friends: The Complete Collection DVD giveaway!

(Giveaway ends 3/31/25 at 11:59pm EST – US residents only)

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Feb 23, 2025 7:4 PM
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#487: GalaxyCon Columbus – Part Two!
Part two of my adventure at GalaxyCon Columbus featuring celebrity guests: Zach Galligan (Gremlins), Corbin Bernsen (The Punisher), Peter Facinelli (Supergirl), and Thomas Lennon (Supergirl)!

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Feb 11, 2025 2:25 AM
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#486: GalaxyCon Columbus - Part One!
Part one of my two-part recap of my adventure at GalaxyCon Columbus featuring celebrity guests: William Katt (The Greatest American Hero), Martin Kove (Cobra Kai), Barry Bostwick (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Cooper Andrews (Shazam!), and John Jackson Miller, author of Batman: Resurrection. PLUS – three giveaways for the listeners!

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Jan 29, 2025 3:4 AM
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#485: Chris Ryall, author of The Mighty Marvel Calendar Book!
Let’s flip the calendar pages back to the 70s & 80s with Chris Ryall, author of The Mighty Marvel Calendar Book: A Visual History! Chris takes us on a journey to one of the grooviest times in Marvel’s past.

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00:53:27
Dec 18, 2024 6:20 AM
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#484: Paul Reiser on Aliens, comic books, comedy, Stranger Things & more!
Kickin’ off Year 12 of the show with the one and only Paul Reiser! Hilarious comedian, bestselling author, terrifically talented actor – we’re chattin’ about Aliens, comic books, Mad About You, Stranger Things, The Boys, Paul’s new film The Problem With People, and his return to standup with a new comedy special!

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Dec 4, 2024 4:21 AM
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#483: Comic Book Central 11th anniversary special!
It’s the anniversary special that goes to 11! Super year, super guests! It’s party time in the Lair as we celebrate Comic Book Central’s 11th anniversary. Great guests & memorable moments from the past year, listener greetings, AND...the latest on my super giveaways!

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00:47:52
Nov 23, 2024 6:44 AM
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#482: Neal McDonough from Captain America and the Arrowverse!
Actor Neal McDonough drops by the Lair to talking about fighting alongside Captain America & Agent Carter, battling Green Arrow & Sly Stallone, and starring in his latest film, the post-apocalyptic drama Homestead.

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Nov 9, 2024 4:20 AM
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#481: Todd McFarlane & David Dastmalchian on Knights vs Samurai!
Actor/writer David Dastmalchian & artist/writer Todd McFarlane return to Comic Book Central! We’re chatting about their latest team-up for Image Comics’ epic tale, Knights vs. Samurai!

Photos courtesy Todd McFarlane; Jessica Castro / The Grafton
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Oct 26, 2024 3:40 AM
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#480: Back to the Future: The Musical with producer Bob Gale!
Great Scott! Back to the Future producer Bob Gale returns to the Lair to talk about the Broadway smash, Back to the Future: The Musical!

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Oct 13, 2024 11:39 PM
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#479: TerrifiCon, pt. 7 with C. Thomas Howell!
Closing out my look back at this year’s TerrifiCon with C. Thomas Howell! We’re chattin’ about The Outsiders, E.T., Criminal Minds, Professor Zoom, Spider-Man, and 1923!

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Oct 12, 2024 11:20 PM
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#478: TerrifiCon, pt. 6 with Kate Micucci from The Big Bang Theory & Scooby-Doo!
My TerrifiCon recap continues with the wildly talented Kate Micucci from The Big Bang Theory and she’s the voice of Velma from Scooby-Doo! Jinkies!

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Oct 12, 2024 12:27 AM
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#477: TerrifiCon, pt. 5 with Joe Pantoliano from The Goonies & The Sopranos!
My TerrifiCon recap continues with Joe Pantoliano from The Goonies, The Matrix, Daredevil, The Sopranos, the Bad Boys films & more. PLUS – Joey Pants talks about an upcoming Marvel project! (Yeah, you read that right.)

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Oct 9, 2024 9:32 PM
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#476: TerrifiCon, pt. 3 with Spaceballs' Daphne Zuniga!
My TerrifiCon recap continues with Spaceballs’ Daphne Zuniga! We’re talkin’ about the original silly sci-fi classic AND the upcoming Spaceballs 2, PLUS Melrose Place & much MORE!

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Oct 5, 2024 1:38 AM
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#475: TerrifiCon, pt. 3 with Martin & Jesse Kove!
Continuing my TerrifiCon recap with Cobra Kai’s Martin & Jesse Kove!

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Oct 1, 2024 4:25 AM
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#474: TerrifiCon, pt. 2 with Cobie Smulders!
Continuing my TerrifiCon recap with Cobie Smulders from Marvel’s Avengers, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Stumptown, How I Met Your Mother & MORE!

(Panel audio courtesy Fandom Spotlite)

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Sep 27, 2024 10:18 PM
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#473: TerrifiCon, pt. 1 with Star Trek's Armin Shimerman & Stephanie Czajkowski!
Kickin’ off my EPIC recap of TerrifiCon, CT’s #1 comics & pop culture convention, with Star Trek’s Armin Shimerman (Deep Space Nine) & Stephanie Czajkowski (Picard)!

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Sep 24, 2024 12:1 AM
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