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
#384 - Comic Coloring, Marvel Zombies, and More! Interviews with Laura Martin & Arthur Suydam (Live from Collective Con 2023)
Two interviews-in-one! Hear from colorist extraordinaire, Laura Martin, about the important role colorists play in comics, and learn firsthand from
#383 - A Conversation with Veteran Comic Artist: Andrew Robinson
Andrew Robinson is a master comic artist, painter, and multimedia artist who has been working in comics for nearly 30 years. He joins Badr to talk about his upcoming appearance a...
Patreon Preview: G.I. Joe Renegades Review
In the latest installment of our spin-off podcast, Pilot's License, Badr and Ed dive into the world of G.I. Joe with 2010's animated show: G.I. Renegade...
#382 - Hickman's Ultimate Invasion, Superman The Foodie, and other comic news!
Lex (from The Wednesday Pull List!) joins Badr and Ed to catch up with the latest comic news and headlines, such as the return of Marvel's Ultimate Uni...
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Movie Review
Fresh out of the theater on opening night, Blythe Brumleve (Everything is Logistics) &
#381 - Kang The Conqueror: Only Myself Left To Conquer (Comic Review)
Rob & Guido from the Dear Watchers podcast join us this week to discuss Marvel's infamous tyrant of time...
#380 - The Best Couple in Comics: Brad & Lisa Gullickson (Comic Book Couples Counseling)
Brad and Lisa Gullickson have been called “The best couple in comics”. They host the highly-acclaimed comi...
Patreon Preview - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Review
If you want to hear the full version of this episode, or want more content from us about classic comic book cartoons and animated shows, consider becoming a member of our Patreon Community for access to our spin-off podcast and other bonus cont...
#379 - Exploring the Magic of Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes
Dust off your favorite Calvin and Hobbes book, and join us for the latest installment of our artist spotlight series. We're analyzing the life and career of one of comic's most private ...
#378 - Spider-Man Noir No More, Jeremy Renner vs The Snowcat, Pregnant Joker, and Other Comic News
Shaggy Black (Cinema Villains) makes his glorious return to the show and joins Badr and Ed to catch up with the latest co...
#377 - WhatNot Publishing with Co-Founder & Co-Publisher: Kevin Roditeli
The Co-founder & Co-Publisher of WhatNot Publishing, Kevin Roditeli, joins the show to talk...
#376 - The Last Episode of The Year (Best Comics of 2022 Spotlight)
Badr invites some friends and fellow comic podcasters to close out the year. Alongside Chris Hacker (The Oblivion Bar),
#375 - The Short Box Holiday Special (Christmas Comics Spotlight)
This episode was recorded during the Short Box Christmas party, where we reunited in person to celebrate the holidays and the 10 yr anniversary of the show! This rowdy episode is brought to you by friendship, Christmas cheer, and Ashley's famou...
Bonus Episode: December PREVIEWS Wishlist
Badr & Drew discuss the best comics they've read all month, and then compare notes on the most interesting comics, manga, toys, and merch hitting shops soon, according to this month's
Bonus Episode: Black Panther Wakanda Forever Review
Finally unlocked from our Patreon: Recorded immediately after their first viewing of the movie, Badr, Drew, and returning guest, Blythe Brumleve, hopped on the mics to discuss their thoughts and fres...
#374 - Kevin O'Neill, Carlos Pacheco, and Kevin Conroy Tribute
We dedicate this episode to the impactful careers and recent passing of comic legends: Kevin O' Neil and Carlos Pacheco, and the definitive voice of Batman: Kevin Conroy. May they all rest in peace. Watch the video version of this episo...
#373 - Namor, The Sub-Mariner: The Depths [Comic Review]
We're excited about the upcoming Black Panther movie, so this week's episode is dedicated to one of Marvel's oldest comic characters making his MCU debut this week: Namor, The Sub-Mariner. And thanks to the votes from our
Bonus Episode: Jim Rugg interview LIVE at DCAZ
This episode was recorded LIVE from the Duval Comic & Zine Fest, and features Badr's Lit Chat interview with Eisner Award-winni...
#372 - Black Adam: The Dark Age [Comic Review]
Zack Armour (of ComicVentures) joins us in gearing up for the upcoming Black Adam
#371 - A Spooky Short Box Episode (Horror Comics Spotlight)
Kory Torjussen (host of the TWIMB podcast) joins a Halloween-ready Short Box crew for their annual horror comics show and tell. Watch the video version o...
Patreon Unlocked: X-Men: The Animated Series Review
This episode comes from our Patreon vaults! Back in February, we had an X-cellent conversation about one of the best comic cartoons that has ever aired: X-Men: The Animated Series. <...
Short Box #370: Marvel EA Video Games, WhatNot Publishing, and Titans Season 4
The crew catch-up with some of the latest comic news and headlines from the past week, and unearth a very incriminating photo from Ashley's pa...
Short Box #369: Rick Remender Writer Spotlight
Ashley & Ed are back in action this week to continue our celebration of 30 yrs of Image Comics with a dedicated, and sentimental, discussion about one of our favorite writers of all time: Rick Re...
