NonProductive Podcasts!: BestOf

Alter Negro - Deep Space Nine (and for some reason) Jem!

NonProductive — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:00:00 -0700

THE ANS IS LATE TO THE PARTY!

In this episode we are “Late to the Party” on Deep Space Nine and Jem. Listen to John and N’Jaila have a really interesting conversation about Gul Dukat, the Misfits, and international treason. GeekAdemia’s Jesse joins John and ‘Jaila to help flesh out the ridiculousness.

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Near Mint Radio - The Rise of Comic Book Movies

NonProductive — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:00:00 -0700

After the Comic Movie Blockbuster Summer of 2012, films based on comic book properties are both financially and critically more important and influential than ever! But where do they go from here?

The gang at Near Mint look into the future of Comic Book Movies!

File Download (45:06 min / 41 MB)

Line Cutters - The Current State of Anime and Gaming

NonProductive — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:00:00 -0700

Today the gang talks about Jame’s slow forgiveness of Capcom, the future of Square-Enix, BioShock Infinite, and the state of affairs of the anime business!

File Download (60:05 min / 55 MB)

The Loud Idiots - LI Movie Awards

NonProductive — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:00:00 -0700

Celebrate the social event of the year with the 2013 Loud Idiot Movies Awards Show! The biggest extravaganza ever hosted at the Non-Productive.com studios, featuring special guests Blaze Coyle, Lisa Foerder, Tony Paris, Adam Ginsberg, Missy Heather, Vivienne Cleary, Patrick Devaney, Christopher Murphy, Michael Scardillo, and Lee Estes as they join the rest of the NonPro team in celebrating the most ridiculous categories in award show history!

File Download (115:11 min / 106 MB)

Line Cutters - March 20, 2013

NonProductive — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:00:00 -0700

The gang talks about the Veronica Mars Kickstarter and how crowd funding may change the entertainment business! Also: nerdy crowd funding projects they want to see!

File Download (66:06 min / 61 MB)

Particularly Evil Game Night - Star Wars Lady Blackbird -- March 13, 2013

NonProductive — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:30:00 -0700

Star Wars Blackbird

Episode 7: LIFE DEBT

“Having narrowly escaped from enemies on two fronts, our heroes take refuge in the Wookie Asylum of Maasdam, only to be tracked by a bounty hunter – and now one of their number has been lost.”

File Download (113:58 min / 104 MB)

The Loud Idiots - March 12, 2013

NonProductive — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:00:00 -0700

Jocelyn Potter and The Deciders

On this episode, The Idiots prepare for the upcoming 2013 Loud Idiots Movie Awards by releasing the list of categories and nominees. They are then joined by glamor model, comic book writer, and all around kick-ass nerd, Jocelyn Potter, to discuss her new book The Deciders! Listen as she schools the guys on everything X-Men and…..G.I. Joe?!! Yes, it’s completely true and Bizarro Worldly REAL!!!!!

File Download (56:41 min / 52 MB)

Near Mint Radio - March 12, 2013

NonProductive — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:00:00 -0700

On this exciting episode, we talk about weird comic distribution cycles, a villain’s dedication to branding, Marvel pimp-slapping the Batman franchise, space operas, digital comics, and another Robin bites the dust!

File Download (57:47 min / 53 MB)

Line Cutters - Oscars and PlayStation 4 -- February 27, 2013

NonProductive — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:00:00 -0700

The Line Cutters sink their teeth into the topics of the day the way only geeks can, with an in-depth play-by-play review of the Oscars and the Sony PlayStation 4 Keynote!

This is a surprising good episode of a generally terrible show. Listen!

File Download (83:57 min / 77 MB)

Particularly Evil Game Night - Star Wars Lady Blackbird -- February 13, 2013

NonProductive — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:30:00 -0700

Star Wars Blackbird

Episode 6: REUNION

“After pitting the revenge crazed Hutt exile against the “rogue” battalion of clone troopers, our heroes make off to the stars – Unfortunately, their enemies abound.”

File Download (75:58 min / 70 MB)

Near Mint Radio - Toy Fair - February 12, 2013

NonProductive — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:00:00 -0700

The guys talk about all their favorite new comic-related toys and games premiering at this year’s Toy Fair, including the latest in Heroclix, Batman: Gotham City Strategy Game from NECA, and the latest news from Matty Collector!

File Download (59:15 min / 54 MB)

Near Mint Radio - Gender Through Comic Books

NonProductive — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:00:00 -0700

The gang gets caught up on some new classics from Marvel and DC, revisit “Masterpiece Comics” by R. Sikoryak – and interview Christina Blanch, professor of a massive online course focused on analyzing “Gender Through Comic Books”

File Download (49:11 min / 45 MB)

Particularly Evil Game Night - Star Wars Lady Blackbird -- January 30, 2013

NonProductive — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:30:00 -0700

Star Wars Blackbird

Episode 4: A STRANGE DISTURBANCE

“At the far edge of the galaxy a peaceful convoy has come under attack. A rouge gang of separatist seem to have infiltrated the Grand Army of the Republic, leaving only the Lady Blackbird, a small supply ship, as the sole survivor of this act of betrayal. Now, the crew has escaped to the nearby gas giant Velorum, desperate to uncover the truth, evade their enemies, and somehow contact the Republic for comfort and aid.”

File Download (112:52 min / 103 MB)

The Loud Idiots - January 29, 2013

NonProductive — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:00:00 -0700

Join us on The Loud Idiots show as we discuss Troma Pictures plans for their new film “Return To the Class of Nuke ‘Em High” with cast members Catherine Corcoran, Asta Maria Paredes, Mark Quinnette, Clay von Carlowitz and the man himself – Lloyd Kaufman! Stunningly awesome “Women of Armageddon” model Kathryn Wood helps us bring down the house. All this, and news from The Math Warriors. Let the end of the world commence!

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Alter Negro -- I Have A Dreamcast - January 21, 2013

NonProductive — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:00:00 -0700

EXPERIMENT 005: I Have A Dreamcast

In this experiment John and N’Jaila analyze The Dream through the eyes of today’s Geek of Color. Do we need a National Association for the Advancement of Colored Geeks? Do we need a Nerd Action Network? How would MLK feel about XBOX Live? Has Nerd Culture done more to bring people of different races together, or has it accentuated our differences? The Sho has answers.

File Download (63:24 min / 58 MB)

Line Cutters - Cyberpunk - January 16, 2013

NonProductive — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:00:00 -0700

Al, Matt, Cappy, and Frank go on the bleeding edge and talk about the revival of the cyberpunk genre.

File Download (60:00 min / 55 MB)

Near Mint Radio - Kelly Sue DeConnick -- January 15, 2013

NonProductive — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:00:00 -0700

After a thrilling review of finale of “The Amazing Spider-Man” and the nature of death in comics, comic book writer Kelly Sue DeConnick chats with Non-Productive.com’s Near Mint Radio, discussing her run on Captain Marvel and Avengers Assembled for Marvel Comics, as well as everything else – from her early work in manga to her feelings about the Hawkeye Initiative!

File Download (57:55 min / 53 MB)

Alter Negro - Rampage -- January 14, 2013

NonProductive — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:00:00 -0700

Experiment 004: RAMPAGE!

ARCHER is coming back, a show whose return John and N’Jaila are eagerly awaiting. John says he has a bit of inside information about the new season, via his Spy friend Scarlet Stepford who attended the “ARCHER LIVE!” event in NYC this weekend. John also has a bit of advanced information concerning the new season of Venture Bros. N’Jaila has news about the new Devil May Cry game, and we’ll also talk about comedian Jackie Kashian and The Dork Forest. Tune in, won’t you?

File Download (61:59 min / 57 MB)

Particularly Evil Game Night - Star Wars Lady Blackbird -- January 09, 2013

NonProductive — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:30:00 -0700

Star Wars Blackbird

Episode 2: Actual Play

“TREASON

The First Emperor of the new order in the galaxy has declared the waning cult known as “the Jedi” as enemies of the Old Republic, and the last few remnants of that dying religion have taken off to the stars…”

File Download (101:20 min / 93 MB)

Line Cutters - December 19, 2012 LIVE

NonProductive — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:00:00 -0700

The Line Cutters Christmas-Call-A-Thon is back – and this time, for a real cause!

First they covered the Christmas Carol, then they disproved It’s a Wonder Life, now they are back and ready to butcher a melody of Christmas Classics… featuring cast members from the Loud Idiots, Near Mint, and Alter Negro Show!

Only this time when the Line Cutters open up the phone lines it’ll be to raise money for Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts in NJ. Awww!

So clear your calendars for Wednesday, December 19th for all the terrible sketches, parody commercials, and aborted humor you’ve come to expect from us. You’ll be glad you did.

File Download (155:18 min / 142 MB)

Line Cutters - November 28, 2012 edit

NonProductive — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:00:00 -0700

The Linecutters Holiday Guide

Al, James, Matt, and guest John Minus, discuss there ultimate gift ideas in toys video games and… clothes? As well as discuss what movies to see over the holiday season.

File Download (59:04 min / 54 MB)

Near Mint Radio - November 20, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Celebrate the holidays with “Death of the Family,” the DC Batman crossover event, Avengers vs X-Men Consequences, the best family relationships in comic books, and our great interview with the creative team behind “High Fructose Zombies”

*NonPro does not condone political violence. Listen to the podcast to find out what we’re talking about.

File Download (52:19 min / 48 MB)

Geekademia - Fred Seibert

NonProductive — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:00:00 -0700

An interview with Fred Seibert, legendary producer and creative director, about his work across MTV, Hanna-Barbera, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and Frederator Studios – including landmark series The Powerpuff Girls, The Fairly OddParents, and Adventure Time!

The secret to his success? Work with geniuses.

This, and lots more on the season premiere episode of Non-Productive’s Geekademia!

File Download (40:33 min / 37 MB)

Near Mint Radio - November 06, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:00:00 -0700

What better way to enjoy an evening than to hangout with your friends at the comic shop? Tune in for Near Mint Comic Radio, where Ken, Frank and Pete talk about all that is good in the funny pages!

Up this week: The Joker cuts his face off, the Avengers have become Uncanny, and Wildstorm comics makes a comeback (or sorts)! Tune In and Geek Out!

File Download (59:44 min / 55 MB)

Non-Productive.com - Saturday Nightmares!

NonProductive — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:10:00 -0700

Join the NonPro Clip Keeper as he revisits Saturday Nightmares, the greatest horror convention around!

Special guests include the casts of The Revenge of the Living Dead, Arachnophobia, Phantasm, Hellraiser, House of 1000 Corpses, Black Sunday, and tons more!

Including interviews with A. Michael Baldwin, Allan Trautman, Barbara Steele, Beverly Randolph, Brian Peck, Debbie Rochon, Doug Bradley, Jewel Shepard, John Philbin, Julian Sands, Sid Haig, and Will Stout as well as Headstone City, Little Punk People, and the ghouls behind the NJ Zombie Walk!

Featuring special guests: The Final Girl Support Group

[originally broadcast June 2011]

File Download (78:26 min / 72 MB)

The Loud Idiots - Sexy Monsters -- October 24, 2012

NonProductive — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:00:00 -0700

The Loud Idiots proudly kick off their new season with a Halloween Extravaganza! We’re joined by the star of Troma Films’ upcoming classic (that can be a thing) “Return to the Class of Nuke ‘Em High,” Catherine Corcoran, and Jessica Rajs, the zombie-maven behind the “Gorgeous and Gory” zombie pin-up calendars. And with two beautiful women in the room, the Idiots can think of no topic more appropriate than the sexiest monsters of all-time. All this and Radio’s Frank!

File Download (72:10 min / 66 MB)

Near Mint Radio - Spotlight on Indie Creators

NonProductive — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 10:11:00 -0700

Join NonPro’s Ken and Frank as they turn the NYCC Spotlight on some of their favorite Indie Creators!

Independent artists came out in force at this year’s New York Comic Con, and we were honored to speak to a few of them, including the creative talent behind High Fructose Zombies, God Hates Astronauts, Easy Pieces Comic, Electronic, The Adventures of Paul, Our Valued Customers, Alex de Campi’s Ashes, The Secret Adventures of Houdini, Birdcage Bottom Books, DIGESTATE, The Nenetl of Forgotten Spirits, and The Wonder City!

We also give a Near Mint ranking of Marvel and DC!

File Download (40:00 min / 37 MB)

Near Mint Radio - Comic Book Video Games

NonProductive — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Everyone talks about movies based on comic books, which were once universally terrible and have became pretty amazing, but what of the other great comic book adaptation – the video game?

On this special episode of Near Mint Comic Radio, we have cast members across Non-Productive; Loud Idiots and Line Cutters and Alter Negros, all chime in on the best and the worst!

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Horror Movie Quickie Rundown -- Volume I

NonProductive — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 09:03:00 -0700

Our super quick rundown of a dozen or so horror films you should see/avoid/ward off with a holy symbol.

File Download (8:41 min / 8 MB)

Alter Negro Show - July 30, 2012

NonProductive — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:00:00 -0700

Frank and John discuss the different types of Rage in the World, including Black Rage, Nerd Rage, Girl Rage, and the ever confusing but alluring Black-Girl-Nerd Rage. We also get into it about Race and D&D (not the way you think) and have the most powerful 7-minute discussion about The Dark Knight Rises ever.

File Download (58:58 min / 54 MB)

Near Mint Radio - July 24, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:00:00 -0700

The Dark Knight Rises In-Depth Film Review!
Listen to our intellectual debate on the new film with commentators Taffeta Darling, the Monkey Boy, and Matt from the Linecutters. Yes, those are ridiculous names, but the show is pretty smart.

File Download (59:43 min / 55 MB)

Near Mint Radio - July 03, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Breaking Comic Book News, MarvelNow, and some awesome book reviews! Download and enjoy the show!

File Download (59:59 min / 55 MB)

The Loud Idiots - June 19, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:00:00 -0700

This week on the Loud Idiots, Bacon Sundaes and fake Japanese wrestlers. Then, special guest Rich Arons, cartoon powerhouse and creator of Turbie the Turtle-Duck, inspires a discussion about our favorite children’s books. All this and Taffeta Darling reviews “The Ghastly Love of Johnny X”

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Near Mint Radio - June 19, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Vicente Alcazar and Erica Schultz, comic creators and artists behind Hound Comics’ “M3” are guests, and the gang talks VS (AvX), Two and a Half Earths, and too many Spider-Men!

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Geekademia - Janet K. Lee

NonProductive — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:00:00 -0700

We interview Janet K. Lee, the talented artist behind “The Dapper Men” series Marvel’s Jane Austen adaptations!

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Geekademia - A Lee Martinez - December 10, 2011

NonProductive — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:00:00 -0700

A. Lee Martinez, author of “Gil’s All Fright Diner” “In the Company of Ogres” “A Nameless Witch” “The Automatic Detective” and the recently released “Emperor Mollusk Versus The Sinister Brain” talks about writing!

File Download (54:15 min / 50 MB)

Near Mint Radio - June 12, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:00:00 -0700

The gang talks about Watchmen prequel “Minute Men” the Amazing Spider-Man storyline, “Ends of the Earth” and the all-time best Rogues Galleries to ever appear in comics!

File Download (60:00 min / 55 MB)

Geekademia - Adrian Czajkowski

NonProductive — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Adrian Czajkowski, author of the “Shadows of the Apt” fantasy series, stops by to talk about writing, mythology, and creating rich and fantastic worlds for readers to move through.

*originally recorded December 3rd, 2011

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It Came From Studio B! -- Algernon Blackwood - Ancient Sorceries

NonProductive — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 23:59:00 -0700

“Ancient Sorceries” by Algernon Blackwood

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The Loud Idiots - May 22, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:00:00 -0700

The Loud Idiots spend a super-sized evening with Johnny Mclaughlin, the man behind Heartbreaking Dawns and the man responsible for burning our tongues off on the May 1st show! Dastard! As if that weren’t enough, we also have Anthony Brownrigg talking about his latest labor of love, “Freeborn” a werewolf movie created with input from fans all over the world! All this and Taffeta Darling reports from Dallas Comic Con, without taking an hour and six minutes to do it!

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The Loud Idiots - May 01, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:00:00 -0700

This week we welcome back Jessica Rajs of Gorgeous and Gory, as well as one of her pet zombies (occasionally): Pinup Model and Competitive Eater Maria Edible. Still not enough? Well how about we throw in 8o’s Horror Hostess “Stella” from Saturday Night Dead and Creator of Goth Mothers of Transylvania, Karen Scioli? Sound like a busy night for us, and an awesome night for you!

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Alter Negro - April 30, 2012

NonProductive — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:00:00 -0700

In this episode of ANS delve into the phenomenon of Hipster Racism and related Racist Comedy. We also talk about the various flavors of privilege, rudeness, poverty, and of course, sex. Best Of!

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Near Mint Radio - April 24, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:00:00 -0700

We talk Marvel Ruins by Warren Ellis, Marvels by Kurt Busiek, painted by Alex Ross, Avengers vs. X-Men, some awesome Fantastic Four, dollar store finds, and much more!

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Line Cutters - April 18, 2012

NonProductive — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Take a trip down memory lane to visit terrible 90s nostalgia with The Linecutters.

File Download (60:00 min / 55 MB)

The Loud Idiots - April 17, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Is it better to remake something serious into a comedy, or something comedic into something serious? Idiots discuss.

Also:
Michael Bay’s TMNT
Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows
3D’s Titanic

File Download (60:00 min / 55 MB)

Near Mint Radio - April 17, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Frank and Pete discuss Avengers vs. X-Men vs. Howard the Duck, the fall and rise of the Human Torch, and Frank eats crow about super-hero character deaths! All this and more in the Near Mint episode of Near Mint!

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The Loud Idiots - March 27, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:00:00 -0700

It’s a packed house at the NPN studios as the Loud Idiots are invaded by zombies and the cast of Alter Negro! Jessica Rajs, creative dynamo behind the zombie pin-up calendar, “Gorgeous and Gory” stops by and chats about the decline of the History Channel, high quality paper, and zombie origins. Then, Taffeta Darling brings Japanese Batman to the party. Trust us, this all makes sense when you listen.

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Near Mint Radio - March 27, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:00:00 -0700

The studio hosts a full house of comic geeks as we talk about Avengers vs. X-Men, Young Justice, Shazam, and Archie Meets Kiss. Insults fly, fanboyism is dashed, someone gets hit on, and we call out shows based on their weak-ass Jem knowledge.

This episode is a MINT – You don’t want to miss this one!

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Shameless Geekery - March 15, 2012

NonProductive — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:00:00 -0700

On Shameless Geekery this week, Casey divulges his passions about watching people set on fire and launched from crossbows…WHAT?! We also discuss a recent horror convention, and then welcome the triumphant debut of AZ Power Girl herself, Cara Nicole, to the network. We discuss current issues in comic books, conventions, and the new show Nerds At The Round Table with the beautiful and intelligent woman. We also have a bone to pick with Tim Burton and his new incarnation of Dark Shadows. You won’t want to miss this!

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Shameless Geekery - March 01, 2012

NonProductive — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:00:00 -0700

The guys get serious (but only a little serious) discussing sexism and sex in comic books. Ken pours his heart out in defense of Power Girl, while Casey fills us in on the wonderfulness that is Allan Moore’s “Lost Girls.” How much can these guys debate when they’re dealing with skin, bikinis, and banana hammocks? The only way to find out is to tune in.

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Near Mint Radio - February 28, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Celebrate Leap Year with our all-star review of everything Batroc the Leaper!!!

Yes. It’s as pathetic as it sounds. But funny, too!

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Geekademia - Rich Burlew

NonProductive — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Geekademia interviews Rich Burlew, writer and illustrator of famed webcomic, “The Order of the Stick”

The geeks discuss Rich’s writing philosophy, kickstarter campaigns, dungeon & dragons, and inexplicably, the career of Tom Hanks. Take a listen!

File Download (59:19 min / 54 MB)

Particularly Evil Game Night - The Brothersline -- February 08, 2012

NonProductive — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:30:00 -0700

The Brothersline

Episode 2:
Set on unraveling the mystery of the book they found, our heroes must overcome the challenges and mysteries of the deep forest.

File Download (148:41 min / 136 MB)

The Loud Idiots - February 07, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Broadway Month at NPN continues as the Loud Idiots welcome legendary singer/actress Linda Eder to the show. And keeping withe the theme of beautiful singer/actresses, Niki Rubin returns to the NPN studio to chat about yoga and movies! All this and Taffeta Darling, only on the Loud Idiots.

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Alter Negro - February 06, 2012

NonProductive — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:00:00 -0700

The Super Bowl happened, and the outcome was very positive for me. And I speak about it at length. N’Jaila and I talk about why it can sometimes be exhausting talking to White people, and we finish up by exploring some underground fighting games that you should be playing right now. the ANS: business as usual.

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Geekademia - Chris Sims

NonProductive — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:00:00 -0700

Geekademia interviews comics-blogger extraordinaire Chris Sims! There hasn’t been this much Batman and Dracula talk since BATMAN VERSUS DRACULA!

Chris talks to us about the writing process and promotes his new work, “Dracula the Unconquered”

[Originally recorded on October 09, 2011]

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Particularly Evil Game Night - The Brothersline -- January 25, 2012

NonProductive — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:30:00 -0700

The Brothersline

Episode 1: The First Session

Our heroes enter the City of Specter and begin their long journey.

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The Loud Idiots - January 24, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Internationally renowned comedy duo Otto and George invade the NonProductive Studios to shamelessly plug their their show “Otto and George’s Pig Roast”, along with producer Robert Capelli. Hear a famous comedian talk seriously about why slow zombies are better than fast zombies. Plus, Taffeta Darling tries desperately to plug herself. Get your mind out of the gutter and take a listen.

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Near Mint Radio - January 10, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0700

The guys try to define what “classic” comics are, the joy of good Westerns, and interview Don Corcoran, the author of “A Road Paved In Iron”

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Alter Negro -- January 09, 2012

NonProductive — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:00:00 -0700

John and N’jaila interview Don Corcoran, the author of “A Road Paved In Iron”

Don Corcoran's "A Road Paved in Iron" :: Support This Artist Today!

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Near Mint Radio - January 03, 2012

NonProductive — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Join us on Near Mint for our comics year in review, as well as a look back to creators and characters we’ve lost! Watch out for that Kirby monster!!

File Download (59:48 min / 55 MB)

Near Mint Radio - December 13, 2011

NonProductive — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Guests include Ross Pearsall, mastermind behind all of our childhood comic book dreams come true as realized on his website, Brave and the Bold: The Lost Issues. And as always, we review the books you should be reading as well as the books might might summon Kirby monsters to destroy your home town. Listen!

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Near Mint Radio - September 27, 2011

NonProductive — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Comic ads, Marvel’s marketing mixup, women in the DC’s New 52, and our Dollar Store Comic Grab-bag Review!

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Near Mint Radio - September 13, 2011

NonProductive — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Everything you ever wanted to know about the DC reboot! Best of material!

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Line Cutters - August 31, 2011

NonProductive — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Linecutters discuss the new television shows that come out while silently accepting that they will be quickly canceled. Also, an in depth discussion on video game responsibilities.

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Near Mint Radio - August 16, 2011

NonProductive — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Comic etiquette, stupid reads, Batman gets an awesome extra month, and 1970s Spider-Man insanity!

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The Loud Idiots - May 31, 2011

NonProductive — Tue, 31 May 2011 20:00:00 -0700

We prepare for Saturday Nightmares welcoming the return of
actor/producer A. Michael Baldwin to the show. Michael challenges Longshot Ken to a film trivia contest. Who wins? Check it out to find out!

We also talk to PR man extraordinaire Mikey Perez to find out what it takes to wrangle guests at conventions and still live to tell about it. All on this episode of the Loud Idiots.

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Near Mint Radio - May 24, 2011

NonProductive — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:00:00 -0700

So, believe it or not, this show is about comic books.

Serious debate on “Who Killed Cobra Commander?”

We talk fast food comic book tie ins, the Incredible Hulk and good old fashion comic smashing, and more!

EAT TACOS – REVIEW COMICS

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Alter Negro - May 16, 2011

NonProductive — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:00:00 -0700

“The Alter Negro Sho – Because one comedian just isn’t enough, this show has four! George Higgins, Gordon Baker-Bone, Dina Hashem and I get together to discuss, well, we talk about a lot of things. We started off talking about the Rapture, and ended up talking about theft, sex, Raven Symone, and punting babies. Also guest starring friend-to-the-show N’Jaila Rhee!”

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Line Cutters - April 20, 2011

NonProductive — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Katie Tiedrich, the artists behind the Awkward Zombie Web Comic sits in studio with the Linecutters to discuss delicious brains, pokemon, and the geo-political turmoil throughout the fertile crescent. Also, more pokemon. May god have mercy on our souls!

Awkward Zombie :: Mmmm brains...

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Near Mint Radio - April 12, 2011

NonProductive — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:00:00 -0700

The 30th Anniversary of Marvel’s Secret Wars reveals some secrets about the landmark event, we reveal and compare “The Nail” and “Bullet Points”, and we visit the Comic Vault!

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The Loud Idiots - April 05, 2011

NonProductive — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:00:00 -0700

The Great Lin Shaye, from everything between “Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Something About Mary,” and staring in the new horror hit, “Insidious” – guests!

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The Loud Idiots - March 22, 2011

NonProductive — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:00:00 -0700

The Loud Idiots welcome actor/writer/producer A. Michael Baldwin. You should remember him as the iconic hero Mike Pearson in Don Coscarelli’s cult film franchise Phantasm.

What you may not know is that Mike is an uber-nerd like us, and we CANNOT wait to geek out with him.

HEAR Mike tell us everything new in his career.
LISTEN as we try to contain “Longshot” Ken from having a Phantasm-Gasm.
SEE Ken get punched in the face when he places blame for the end of Phantasm: Oblivion!

Yes, you will actually “SEE“ Ken get punched on the Radio!!!

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Near Mint Radio - March 22, 2011

NonProductive — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0700

Comic News, Reviews and we sit down with up-and-comer Lee Estes!

LISTEN! to C.O.P.S
LAUGH! at the Spider-Man Improv Musical!
WATCH! The Man From Atlantis!

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The Loud Idiots - March 15, 2011

NonProductive — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:00:00 -0700

Casey Jones, comedian, improv maestro of Start Trekkin’, and author of the incredible comic book miniseries “All Fall Down” sticks around after Near Mint, and the Idiots welcome Fake Jan Brady herself, Geri Reischl!

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Near Mint Radio - March 15, 2011

NonProductive — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:00:00 -0700

The comic shop crew sit down with Casey Jones, comedian, improv maestro of Start Trekkin’, and now – author of the incredible comic book miniseries “All Fall Down”

This episode has some of the best comic-talk around – and a chance for all of our listeners to participate in the creation of comic history – don’t miss it!

All Fall Down :: Kickstarter

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Alter Negro - February 21, 2011

NonProductive — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:00:00 -0700

N’jaila Rhee makes John look good yet again…

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Near Mint Radio - December 21, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Famed illustrator Rick Parker joins the crew of Near Mint while they discuss Harvey Pekar, Deadboy, Tales From The Crypt, Papercutz, and all things comics related!

Show Wiki :: NonProductivedia
Rick Parker :: one site of many!

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The Christmas Carol Call-a-Thon - Line Cutters - December 15, 2010

NonProductive — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:00:00 -0700

NonProductive is “proud” to present…

The Linecutters’ Christmas Carol Call-a-Thon!

Starring Vin, Al, AJ, Lauren, Matt, Dave, James, Manny, Sarah and featuring cameos by Samantha Little, John Minus, Ken Smith, Pete Mattera, Den Mobley, and the amazing, the astounding, the super-colossal guest star, Frank!

Give the gift that keeps on taking. Donate today!

Just in case. :: Sorry.

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The Loud Idiots - December 07, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:00:00 -0700

The boys test drive Doritos 1st and 3rd Degree Chips, and an exclusive interview with Rhonda Shear of “Up all Night”

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Near Mint Radio - December 07, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Our favorite comic book toy lines of yesteryear!

Show Wiki :: NonProductivedia

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Alter Negro - November 29, 2010

NonProductive — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:00:00 -0700

John Minus love Transformers and always will.

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The Loud Idiots -- October 19, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Brian Peck of “The Return of the Living Dead” calls in, as favorites Taffeta Darling and Jonathan Tiersten!

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Near Mint Radio - October 05, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:00:00 -0700

On the road to New York Comic Con, we have more and more guests, including the wonderful Van Jensen of Pinocchio Vampire Slayer!

Van's blog! :: Blog!
Pinocchio Vampire Slayer :: P:VS
Show Wiki :: NonProductivedia

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It Came From Studio B! -- October 04, 2010

NonProductive — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:00:00 -0700

In honor of the anniversary of the launch of Sputnik, we air Lovecraft’s “The Color Out of Space” on It Came From Studio B!

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The Loud Idiots - September 21, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Ed Catto and Joe Ahearn – the guys behind Zeroids, a 60s era comic & toy line from IDEAL, were in studio and Eric Adams of the Lackluster World comics will calls in!

Lackluster World :: Eric Adam's Lackluster World

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Near Mint Radio - September 21, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Ed Catto and Joe Ahearn of the Captain Action and Zeroids toy lines are live in studio with us, and we talk about how these classics transition into some of Moonstone Comics hottest lines!

Show Wiki :: NonProductivedia
Captain Action :: Captain Action: Now!

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NonProductive - August 05, 2010

NonProductive — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Traveling through Newark, stripper equipment, and domestic abuse. It’s Candy Coated Comedy for your Consumption!

Season: 14
Host: Samantha Little

Show Wiki :: Show Wiki

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NonProductive -- July 22, 2010

NonProductive — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Stand-up Comedy, Trips to New Orleans, Sam “Mel Gibson” Little, San Diego Movie-Con, and for some reason, Soccer.

Season: 14
Host: Samantha Little

Show Wiki :: Show Wiki

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Near Mint Radio - July 13, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:00:00 -0700

From the voice work of Mark Hamil, to some amazing smaller-press releases, this episode of Near Mint should not be missed!

Show Wiki :: NonProductivedia

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The Loud Idiots - June 29, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Taffeta Darling calls in and the guys talk Russian Spies Like Us

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Near Mint Radio - June 29, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:00:00 -0700

We comb through our backlog of comics to bring you the very best of the past few weeks. Dare we keep our hopes high for the latest in comic-greatness? Tune in to find out!

Show Wiki :: NonProductivedia

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Line Cutters - June 16, 2010

NonProductive — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:00:00 -0700

The gang talks about A-Team, other summer movies, video games, and racism… and E3!

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The Loud Idiots - June 15, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:00:00 -0700

Frank, Mark, Pete, and Den talk about vampires, comics, and filthy whores (Ken)!

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NonProductive - June 03, 2010

NonProductive — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:00:00 -0700

We compete to decide who amongst us is the worst human, then Frank threatens to delete the entire show. This is the funniest damn episode of NonProductive, ever.

Season: 14
Host: Samantha Little

Show Wiki :: Show Wiki

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Near Mint Radio - June 01, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Comic Space Operas, the Barbarian returns, and some out-of-the-blue Mint Comics in Today’s NMR!

Show Wiki :: NonProductivedia

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Alter Negro - May 31, 2010

NonProductive — Mon, 31 May 2010 21:00:00 -0700

This show we have an in depth analysis of the Sundress, and how it is what brings joy and gaiety to all of God’s children. I make a challenge to the world that isn’t picked up. We also have our second segment of “Under the Docks” examining episode 5 of season 3 entitled “The Hateocracy”, and the metaphor of the Crab.

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Near Mint Radio - May 18, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:00:00 -0700

Minor technical difficulties won’t stand in the way of Near Mint Radio!

Who Won’t Wield the Shield?!
Siege Mini-Review
Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine
Dr. Who
and more (even some Mints!)

Show Wiki :: NoProductivpedia

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Near Mint Radio - May 11, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:00:00 -0700

We discuss new books and give our long awaited final reviews of “Blackest Night”

Show Wiki :: NoProductivpedia

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The Loud Idiots - May 04, 2010

NonProductive — Tue, 04 May 2010 19:00:00 -0700

The 2010 Loud Idiots Movie Awards

...presented in stereo!

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