The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show
Can’t make it to your local comic shop? The Short Box Podcast brings the comic shop experience straight to your headphones.
Join host Badr Milligan every Wednesday for comic book news, reviews, and in-depth interviews with the writers, artists, and creators behind your favorite comics. Discover new releases, hear the stories behind how comics are made, and stay connected to comic book culture.
Whether you’re a longtime collector or casual reader, The Short Box is your New Comic Book Day companion and a must-listen comic book podcast for fans and collectors.
Join The Short Box Nation at Patreon.com/theshortbox for bonus episodes and exclusive perks.
Episodes
610 episodes
Ep.300 - Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (Comic Spotlight)
This is it, our milestone 300th episode! Not only do we discuss Venom's first full appearance in the iconic
Road to 300: The Stranger (Flashback to Episode #1)
This is the last stop on our road to 300 before we drop our landmark show, next week. Here is a remastered version of the episode that started it all, the first episode of the Short Box from December 2012, starring the OG crew talking about the...
Ep.299 - Octobriana 1976 w/Jim Rugg (Interview)
Comic book artist and illustrator, Jim Rugg (Afrodiasiac,
Ep.298 - Hellboy: Wolves of St. August (Comic Spotlight)
We're reviewing Mike Mignola's first solo-written Hellboy story, The Wolves of St. Augus...
Road to 300: From One to Loki (Flashback Episode)
Our road to 300 begins now! We're revisiting key episodes from the Short Box saga, starting with a remastered version of the first episode featuring the crew you know today. Originall...
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Ep.297 - New Mutants: Demon Bear Saga (Comic Spotlight)
The crew have an in depth discussion about the comic book series that inspired the New Mutants movie, the "Demon Bear Saga" (10:32). Ed shares his thoughts...
Ep.296 - Lion Forge w/Desiree Rodriguez (Interview)
Desiree Rodriguez, an Eisner award-winning editor, and comic writer, stops by to chat about her role at
BONUS EPISODE: Free Comic Book Day 2020 (Live Interviews)
This episode was recorded live at Gotham City Limit's Free Comic Book Day event. Badr interviewed fans in attendance and the staff abou...
Ep.295 - Top Five Comic Artist Debate
The crew share their personal top five comic artist list (22:40) and discuss the DC layoffs and
"Simpsons Is Greater Than" Pilot Episode w/ Yeardley Smith
The Short Box is excited to premiere the pilot episode of the Bart of Darkness' upcoming podcast debut: Simpsons Is Greater T...
BONUS EPISODE: Simpsons Is Greater Than w/ Warren Evans
Warren Evans, aka Bart of Darkness, is back for a special conversation introducing his upcoming podcast debut: "
Ep.294 "Court of Pigeons"
The crew catch up on listener emails (09:37), revisit the Michael Jordan of comic artist debate (11:53), get nostalgic over...
Ep.293 "Artist Spotlight: Art Adams"
The crew celebrates the career, and talent of Art Adams, and his influence on a generation of comicbook artists, in addition to discussing the ...
Ep. 292 "Knull and Void"
Badr and Drew pay Walt a visit to discuss Empyre's prelude issues (10:57), debate who is the Michael Jordan of comic book artists (45:00), and tackle Drew's doubt in Rick Remender (01:03...
BONUS EPISODE: The Fantastic Four Live Show
Last week, we invited a select group of Short Box Patrons to join us for a secret live show. The conversation was focused on Roger Corman's, unrele...
Ep.291 "Comic Conline"
The hosts of The Creator's Corner, Greg Hopkins & Cory Pommell, join us to talk about their upcoming virtual comic convention: Comic Conline (Ju...
BONUS EPISODE: Gas Me Up!
Malcolm "The Mayor" Jackson joins Badr and Drew for a 2hr-long conversation with a wide-array of topics including Kung-Fu flicks, Gundam, Age of Apocalypse, the
Ep.290 "Floppies & Hardcovers"
Four months after his Short Box first appearance, Bryan Brumleve returns to talk more about being a new comic collector, allowing Badr and Cesar to step into the ...
Ep.289 "Release The Shaggy Cut"
This crew reunites for their first in-person recording since March! Shaggy Black joins as a guest co-host, as part of his last weekend in Jax, to help cover recent news and headlines. Check out the ...
Ep.288 "Enter the Sandman"
The full crew is back to discuss recent news & announcements, their first bad comic book experience, and catch-up on listener emails. Check out the timestamps below for key topics:Comic Shops reopening - 00:07:50
Ep.287 "Hotline Shwing"
Cesar hosts part two of our Hotline episode featuring more Short Box friends and patrons. Find out what comics, movies, books, and activities fellow listeners are championing this round....
Ep.286 "Quarantine-Con"
Ryan Paul Thompson of the video game culture and charity company, GAAM, calls in for a conversation about E3, Fortnite, and other video game industry n...
Ep.285 "Short Box Hotline"
This episode is dedicated to our patrons, longtime listeners, and SBX alumni. We invited a few of them to call into the SBX hotline to champion the comics, videogames, animes, books, and project...
