Backroom Comics Podcast
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The Backroom Comics Podcast is a weekly video podcast
and audio podcast
focused on comics. It is hosted by Kevin Malcolm, Greg Upton, Pete Greenberg and Jason Doctor. The first episode was released on March 20, 2009. Frequent topics include comic news, discussions about what the hosts have been reading, and interviews with comic creators.
In February 2009, Kevin and Spencer began to film some test segments in Kevin’s local comic shop, Arcane Comics, which has seen become the base of operations for the podcast. The first official episode was posted online (and on iTunes) on Friday March 20.
Initially the show was to be based around Kevin sharing his weekly thoughts from the comic world, but quickly it became apparent that the show needed an additional host to keep the momentum going. Starting in episode 2, Kevin was joined by a variety of guest hosts.
After releasing four episodes, the show took a dramatic turn by doing extensive coverage of both Emerald City ComiCon
and Sakura-Con
in a succession of weeks. Out of these conventions a total of six episodes were produced and included many interviews with comic creators and fans.
Starting with episode 11, the show was joined by regular co-host Greg Upton. Starting with episode 41, Pete Greenberg joined the show as a regular co-host, and episode 42 marked the arrive of Jason Doctor as a regular co-host.
, Mark Rahner, and Jim Demonakos.
Besides the Emerald City ComiCon and Sakuracon episodes, notable episodes have included an interview with Peter Bagge
, Greg and Kevin’s series that allowed viewers to read along as they read the Sandman series, and their defense of Aquaman.
Video podcast
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and audio podcast
Podcast
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focused on comics. It is hosted by Kevin Malcolm, Greg Upton, Pete Greenberg and Jason Doctor. The first episode was released on March 20, 2009. Frequent topics include comic news, discussions about what the hosts have been reading, and interviews with comic creators.
History
The Backroom Comics Podcast was an idea hatched by Spencer Fornaciari and Kevin Malcolm in late 2008. It was inspired by Spencer’s interest in working on a video podcast and Kevin’s extensive knowledge of comics.In February 2009, Kevin and Spencer began to film some test segments in Kevin’s local comic shop, Arcane Comics, which has seen become the base of operations for the podcast. The first official episode was posted online (and on iTunes) on Friday March 20.
Initially the show was to be based around Kevin sharing his weekly thoughts from the comic world, but quickly it became apparent that the show needed an additional host to keep the momentum going. Starting in episode 2, Kevin was joined by a variety of guest hosts.
After releasing four episodes, the show took a dramatic turn by doing extensive coverage of both Emerald City ComiCon
Emerald City ComiCon
The Emerald City Comicon is an annual comic book convention taking place in Seattle, Washington. Originally taking place at the city's Qwest Field , the venue changed to its current home at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center since 2008...
and Sakura-Con
Sakura-Con
Sakura-Con is an annual three-day anime convention held during March or April at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle, Washington.- Programming :...
in a succession of weeks. Out of these conventions a total of six episodes were produced and included many interviews with comic creators and fans.
Starting with episode 11, the show was joined by regular co-host Greg Upton. Starting with episode 41, Pete Greenberg joined the show as a regular co-host, and episode 42 marked the arrive of Jason Doctor as a regular co-host.
Notable hosts and episodes
When Greg went on hiatus from the show in the fall of 2009, several guest hosts filled in for him including Peter BaggePeter Bagge
Peter Bagge is an American cartoonist. He is the creator of Buddy Bradley, Hate, Neat Stuff, Martini Baton, and Sweatshop, Apocalypse Nerd and Other Lives. His stories often use black humor and exaggerated cartooning to dramatize the reduced expectations of middle-class American youth...
, Mark Rahner, and Jim Demonakos.
Besides the Emerald City ComiCon and Sakuracon episodes, notable episodes have included an interview with Peter Bagge
Peter Bagge
Peter Bagge is an American cartoonist. He is the creator of Buddy Bradley, Hate, Neat Stuff, Martini Baton, and Sweatshop, Apocalypse Nerd and Other Lives. His stories often use black humor and exaggerated cartooning to dramatize the reduced expectations of middle-class American youth...
, Greg and Kevin’s series that allowed viewers to read along as they read the Sandman series, and their defense of Aquaman.