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.
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Episodes
610 episodes
The Droids You Were Looking For
It's the Star Wars themed show you all asked for and well-deserve. We enlist a full cast for a round table discussion of the most popular franchise in pop-culture. We cover the impact, facts, and random tidbits from the movies to the comics
The Goddamn Aquaman
Two episodes in one! Ep.108 finds the crew back for a second round of various topic discussions about the latest geek and pop-culture news. Ep.109 is audio and interviews from last week's North Florida Comic-Con show with local vendors and creators.
The Kingdom Bum Reading Show
Adam Wollet and Action Lab Comic's present a live reading of Kingdom Bum #1. Adam enlists comedian, Cesar Cordero; comic professor, James Greene; Superhero Hive managers Neil and Jon, and Brett from Jax Nerd for an astonishing recording.
North Florida Life
It's our first two-part bonus episode of the season. Badr, Cesar, and Ed shoot the breeze in-between episodes and we invite Greg Hopkins of North Florida Comic-Con and Amanda Marron from Extra-Life for a Q&A about their upcoming events.
Rated E
Adam is back! And he's brought exclusive insight into his new comic, "Kingdom Bum", being published by Action Lab. We also share news and articles from NYCC and Cesar comes close to championing something from his old intangible days.
RNDM
Just hours before his performance here in Jax, we were honored to have teacher turned rapper and respected hero of the nerdcore rap community, Mega-Ran aka Random, stop by to talk about his origin story, Capcom, and new album, "RNDM".
Trollin' Dirty
Cesar and Drew tackle Badr's barrage of troll worthy topics. The guys discuss various costume reveals for the upcoming fall superhero TV shows, the X-Men's latest struggle, and take sides with The Winter Soldier against DC's flavor of the week
Puff of Smoke
The last music themed episode was such a hit, we interviewed another hometown band! The trio that make up, Moyamoya, guest on the show to talk about instrumental music, the five year process of their debut album, and their upcoming show in October.
Wollet Was Right
Down their main fact checking wizard the guys try their hand at catching up with all the latest comic book news, movie rumors, and television. Learn why you should never mush Stephen Amell in the face and our theories on the catalyst for Civil War.
Gods and Podcasters
It's been a long time coming but we're proud to present our milestone 100th episode! In this one we premiere the first ever Short Box brand of DVD commentary. DC's latest animated film "Justice League: Gods and Monsters" is the lucky first victim.
Errthang
Before our big 100th episode, we present the funkiest Q&A in podcast history! Down two co-hosts Badr and Cesar team up with the new podcast in town, The Errthang Show, hosted by Jax Renaissance man, Al Letson; and rapper extraordinaire, Willie Eva...
Hidden Cat-Claw, Sea Cycle Style
We're taking it back to our roots with a music themed episode. Local hometown hero's turned nationwide touring premiere band, The Sea Cycles, guest star on this episode. Find out what synth pop is really all about and why Tinder is a viable champion.
Ep.98 - The Ivan Reis & Joe Prado Interview
Because the fans demanded it, we finally got the audio to Badr and Cesar's collaborative interview with IGN Netherlands! While attending FCBD in Amsterdam the guys got a chance to interview DC comic's artist duo, Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.
GAAMSSEMBLE!
With only a couple of days before GAAM's next big show, we invited GAAM Ryan and special cosplayer guest, Ann Marie. Get all the information you need for the Jax event of the year you shouldn't miss, plus the secrets to a perfect Deadpool cosplay.
Slightly Touched
The bands back together! It's the welcome home episode we hinted at. Badr and Cesar recount their adventures in Europe and share their experiences with the comic book culture and locals.
Chris Hates The World
Comic talk! What we're reading, what you should be reading, and what we do and don't like about the post-secret war Marvel lineup. Also, Chris is wrong. Stay tuned till the very end for a very important reveal that will change the course of the show!
Reverse Adam
Who's the greatest movie character of all time? We have no idea, but that didn't stop us from talking about it. Plus, Heroes Con recap, and the one and only Iron Man Jax Joins the crew to talk about the new Spider-Man casting, movie rumors, and more.
Keep on Cruisin'.
HYPE LEVEL 9000! Two awesome events, Level Up and GAAMvengers are right around the corner and we have the details. And that’s not all! Brett Ricketts and RJ Jojola join us to talk about all things nerdy. Last but not least...RIP Sir Christopher Lee.
The Black is Silent.
His journey was long and arduous, but the months spent honing his skills via e-mail and Facebook posts paved his way to victory. The Short Box is proud to present Matthew Stinson, bringing the Matt Attack! straight to your ear holes!
It smells like the '90s.
The Professor, James Greene, returns from his year of time traveling to regale us with tales from comic book past. Founding member, Drew Torres, talks Flarrow, and Adam doesn't even make it out of the intro without making a shocking discovery.
I can see your boob.
Fury Roads, women name Furiosa, and the men who hate them. Cosplayer and artist, Darci Pelham, joins us to talk about DC television, why you should be watching anime, and why Mad Max is the beginning of the end for men everywhere.
What does the Badr say?
Sneak Attack! We said there wouldn't be an episode this week, but we just can't stay away! Coming at you on the tails of Collective Con, the crew goes guest-less and talks about the debut of Marvel's Secret Wars.
Not Everyone's Boinkin'
Another episode for the ages! It wouldn’t be the Shortbox without a Milligan on the show to talk Marvel movies. Fan favorite, The Marvel OG, Joe Milligan, joins us to talk Age of Ultron, Suicide Squad, and the new batwing. Excelsior!
