Jeremy Haun on The Beauty, Murder Podcast, and Ignition Press

In this episode, I sit down with writer–artist Jeremy Haun, one of the most distinctive voices in modern comics, to talk about the evolution of his hi...

WB Supercut Top 5 Sci-Fi OTR Dramas

Here are the full radio episodes of my top 5 sci-fi clasisic dramas 

My Top 5 Sci-Fi Classic Old Time Radio Adaptations

This Halloween, Word Balloon heads back to the golden age of radio for a special countdown of my Top 5 Sci-Fi Old Time Radio Show Adaptations — storie...

Tony FleeceThe Master Of Petsploitation Horror

Welcome back, everybody — it’s Word Balloon, the comic book conversation show. I’m your host, John Siuntres. Today, I’m catching up with one of the bu...

WB Theater The Pool Hall

A Halloween Special...

Welcome to Word Balloon Theater, where we bring classic radio and record drama back to life — only this time, I’m...

“The Sixth Finger” — The Price of Evolution

On this episode of The To The Outer Limits, we review  “The Sixth Finger.”Joining me are storytellers Gabriel Hardman, Jeff Parker, and Ande Parks.

Watchmen and The Architects of Fear

Before Watchmen shocked readers with the idea of a staged alien invasion meant to unite humanity, The Outer Limits had already explored that same chil...

Trek Watch Khan episode 7 review

Wayne and I discuss the story so far, plus wayne's take on Starflet academy's trailer and the SNW season 4 teaser 

Scene Missing: The Making and Legacy of Gargoyles (1972)

In this Scene Missing panel, we dive deep into the 1972 made-for-TV movie Gargoyles — a cult classic that helped define the early wave of ’70s creatur...

Kyle Starks: Wrestle Heist and What’s Next For Vertigo

Comics writer and cartoonist Kyle Starks joins me to talk about his brand-new Image Comics series, Wrestle Heist — a wild blend of pro-wrestling spect...

Part 2 – B. Clay Moore: New Frontiers at Ignition Press and DSTLRY

In part two, writer B. Clay Moore dives into his latest creator-owned projects — the gritty 1970s crime saga Last Flight Out of Wichita from DSTLRY, a...

B. Clay Moore on Image Comics History, and the Birth of Hawaiian Dick part 1

In Part 1 of this in-depth conversation, writer B. Clay Moore reflects on his early years as the marketing director at Image Comics during the early 2...

Celebrating 50 Years of Kolchak: The Night Stalker

In this 2022 discussion, editor and writer James Aquilone joined Word Balloon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kolchak: The Night Stalker — the cu...

Ed Brubaker on Destroy All Monsters and the Evolution of Criminal

In this 2021 Word Balloon conversation, acclaimed writer Ed Brubaker joins John Siuntres to discuss his Eisner-winning crime graphic novel Destroy All...

Trek Watch — “Khan Ep 6, Starfleet Academy News & SNW Season 4 Teaser”

This week on Trek Watch, John dives into the latest developments from the Star Trek universe. We start with a breakdown and review of Star Trek: Khan...

david lapham stray bullets and more

Acclaimed writer–artist David Lapham joins Word Balloon for an in-depth conversation about his decades in comics and the craft of visual storytelling....

Mike Kunkel on Herobear’s Return, Krypto & Scooby-Doo, and Shazam

In this episode, I catch up with writer–artist Mike Kunkel, the Eisner Award–winning creator of Herobear and the Kid. Mike talks about the new volumes...

Origins Of Peacemaker and Checkmate With Paul Kupperberg

Andrew E.C. Gaska on Apes, Buck Rogers & Space: 1999

In this in-depth conversation, writer and franchise caretaker Andrew E.C. Gaska joins John Siuntres to discuss his work revitalizing three of science...

Dana Gould on Rod Serling, Apes, and the Art of Dark Comedy

In this 2018 Word Balloon conversation, comedian, writer, and producer Dana Gould joins John Siuntres for a deep dive into his creative journey adapti...

Star Tre Khan ep 5 review with Allison Baker

Allison give a writers room perspective on the failing of strange new worlds

Inside the Mind of Alex Ross: Heroes, Legends, and Legacy

In this in-depth conversation, legendary painter and storyteller Alex Ross takes listeners behind the curtain of some of his most ambitious and though...

From Billy Dogma to Chest Face: Dean Haspiel’s Antimatter Kickstarter Explained

In this episode of Word Balloon, cartoonist Dean Haspiel joins John to talk about his new Kickstarter anthology series, Antimatter — a collection spot...

Jim Zub Conan 25 pt 2

Comics writer Jim Zub returns to Word Balloon to discuss his work on Conan the Barbarian #25 for Titan Comics, a milestone issue that celebrates both...

Rags Morales on Drawing the Boldest Superman Since 1938

In this 2013 Word Balloon conversation, artist Rags Morales discusses his pivotal work on Action Comics during DC Comics’ New 52 relaunch. Morales ref...

kinescope review the night america trembled

This week on The Kinescope Podcast, John and the panel revisit the gripping 1957 Studio One production “The Night America Trembled.” Hosted by Edward...

Is Star Trek Khan Canon

I embark on an off-ship solo mission to explore the first four episodes of Star Trek: Khan. The discussion dives into the heated fan debate over wheth...

Dracula Batman, Deadman Kelley Jones and Matt Wagne

In this dark and thrilling episode, I sit down with comics legends Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones to talk about their gothic team-up on a new Dracula gr...

scene missing the night of the hunter

In this haunting episode of Scene Missing, we dive deep into Charles Laughton's singular directorial masterpiece, The Night of the Hunter (1955). From...

Unpacking Peanuts With Mark Evanier

On this episode, we're joined by legendary comics historian, animation writer, and pop culture expert Mark Evanier to discuss his latest project from...

Chip Zdarsky on Captain America, Batman and Beyond

On this episode of Word Balloon, I sit down with writer Chip Zdarsky to dig into his bold, current run on Captain America. Chip explains his vision fo...

Ralph Bakshi Unfinished Animation Classics

From February 2013, visionary animator Ralph Bakshi joined me to discuss his then-new project Last Days of Coney Island, now streaming on YouTube and...

Untold Stories of John Ostrander Suicide Squad Grimjack Star Wars

Legendary writer John Ostrander takes us on a tour of his greatest comic book triumphs. From co-creating The Modern Suicide Squad—and later seeing his...

Cheating History Podcast Drama Time Travel Thrills

A Conversation With The Creators of the new Time Traviling Audio Drama, and their Kickstarter Campaign.

Hear the pilot now https://media....

Go Speed Racer With David Pepose

In this exclusive Word Balloon conversation, I sit down with writer David Pepose to talk about his exciting new projects bringing back some of the mos...

Scene Missing: The Robert Redford Files

On this episode of Scene Missing, I sit down with writer–artist and filmmaker Gabriel Hardman to dive into the legendary film and television work of R...

Word Balloon / Bendis Discord Book Club: 100 Bullets Vol. 1

In this edition of the Word Balloon / Bendis Discord Book Club, we dive deep into 100 Bullets Vol. 1 by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso. First publi...

Rylend Grant – Making Evel Knievel Comics & Indie Films

In this conversation, I sit down with comic writer and filmmaker Rylend Grant, the force behind Half Evil Comics. Rylend is currently running a Kickst...

Planet Hulk Revisited: Greg Pak on Legacies and New Frontiers

In Part Two of our conversation, Greg Pak takes us back to one of the defining stories of his career — the original Planet Hulk saga. He shares behind...

Forging Worlds, Facing Demons and Superman: A Two-Part Talk with Greg Pak

Few writers move as seamlessly between genres and mediums as Greg Pak. In this special two-part conversation, we dive deep into the latest chapters of...