Author: Adrian King
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Comic Book of the Day: Red Dog #1 (2016)
451 Media presents the engaging debut of Red Dog, a sci-fi miniseries created by The Fast and the Furious director Rob Cohen and co-written by Andi Ewington. READ MORE…
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Videos: Pseudo – “Outlaws”
Canadian punk rockers Pseudo rip it up in the video for their single, “Outlaws.” READ MORE…
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Episode 75: Keeping It Reel – Part 1 (with Daryl Freimark)
Adrian bridges the gap between comic books and filmmaking with producer Daryl Freimark, the executive editor of the comic book thriller, The Devil Is Due In Dreary. READ MORE…
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Episode 73: Comic Book School Presents – Creator Studio With Joe Quesada
Adrian Has Issues presents an intimate conversation between Comic Book School’s Buddy Scalera and Marvel Comics Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada. Recorded at New York Comic-Con 2016. READ MORE…
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Episode 72: Jade Street Has A Band (with Katy Rex & Fabian Lelay)
Adrian forms a Magical Girl rock band with writer Katy Rex and illustrator Fabian Lelay, the co-creators of Jade Street Protection Services. READ MORE…
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Episode 69: Tracheal Fortitude (with Justin Corbett)
Adrian catches up with Comical Podcast’s Justin Corbett, the co-writer of the supernatural comic thriller, Speak No Evil. READ MORE…
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Episode 68: From Foreign Lands (with Jerome Walford, Arianna Mao & Paul Gaggegi)
Adrian discovers the story behind Gwan, the multicultural comic anthology from guests Jerome Walford, Arianna Mao and Paul Gaggegi. READ MORE…
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New Music: The Heroic Enthusiasts – “Shine!”
As much as I love stumbling onto hidden gems, I am always appreciative of those moments where a friend or colleague goes out of their way to recommend new tunes that I may have otherwise not have picked up on. I received a message regarding the Rochester, NY-based alternative rock band The Heroic Enthusiasts which… READ MORE…
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Episode 67: The History Of Comics (with Steve Petrivelli)
Adrian learns about the history of the golden and silver age of comic books courtesy of Sweetie writer Steve Petrivelli. READ MORE…
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Videos: Lazarus Wilde – “The Aftermath, Pt. 2”
Kenny Collette has spent a great deal of his musical career fronting numerous bands has lived in various states on both coasts. Those life experiences have culminated into his solo endeavor under the moniker, Lazarus Wilde. Formed in 2015 the project has served as a creative outlet for Collette outside of his work in bands… READ MORE…
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Panels & Playlists: Paul Gori
Thanks for the opportunity to share the music I enjoy listening to while I do art. Whether I’m working on comic pages or a personal project, music always plays an important role in my creativity. I’m currently working on the following comic book series: OathBound (Loophole Comics) with writer & co-creator Kevin Cuffe, PsychoPath (ScapeGoat Press… READ MORE…
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Saturday Morning Cartoon Boom 049: WildC.A.T.s (1994)
This Saturday morning, Joseph, Chris, and special guest Adrian watched WildCATS: Covert Actions Teams, from 1994! This was suggested by Adrian himself! READ MORE…
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Episode 65: Logan’s Run (with Logan Richards)
Adrian geeks out with Logan Richards of Eyehart Toys. READ MORE…
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Episode 64: Dark Moon Rising (with Tom Freeman aka “Freematik”)
Adrian engages in a frightfully fun conversation with Tom Freeman, the creator of the Sci-Fi/Horror motion comic, Dark Moon. READ MORE…
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The Dave Podcast – Episode 13: Dave Grohl
We are joined by the awesome Adrian from Adrian Has Issues to talk about the one and only Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters, Star Wars and Pete Rose hair. READ MORE…
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New Music: YJY – “Through Being Hip”
It’s no surprise that surf rock quartet YJY are still riding the massive wave that formed in the wake 2015’s critically acclaimed EP, Couch Surfin’ USA. The album has been lauded by local publications such as Speak Into My Good Eye and Jersey Beat, so what are the boys from Hightstown, NJ planning to do for an… READ MORE…
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Videos: Amarionette – “Get It Right” (feat. Kurt Travis)
With a rigorous work ethic that is only rivaled by the intensity of their music, it’s no wonder that Amarionette has amassed such a dedicated fanbase. Since forming in 2010, the Las Vegas-based band have recorded 3 well-received EPs plus a self-titled full-length in 2013. Amarionette have garnered a steady following over the years with their… READ MORE…
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New Music: LKFFCT – “Howlin’ Alarm”
One of the many issues I have with summer music releases is that artists and labels will often feel the need to craft the “quintessential party anthem.” On one end it makes sense: students are out of school and people will no doubt be gearing up for vacations, barbecues and beach outings. But what about… READ MORE…
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Little Geek Lost Pod #50 – Adrian Has Issues
I got to chat with Adrian about podcasting, geek stuff, and general random fun. READ MORE…
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Episode 60: Reality 2.0 (with Joe Darone)
Adrian ponders the future of the music industry with New Jersey-based musician Joe Darone of the band Suit of Lights. READ MORE…
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Panels & Playlists: Andi Ewington
Panels & Playlists is a feature in which the world of comic books and music collide! I have a brief chat with comic creators, who in turn share what music is on their playlists and give a little insight into their favorite songs. Andi Ewington is a British comic book writer known for the critically-acclaimed… READ MORE…
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New Music: Lazarus Wilde – “The Aftermath, Pt. 2”
A veteran of the northern New Jersey music scene, Kenny Collette is the former frontman of the progressive rock band Lady Radiator. He currently leads both the band Victory Dance and the post-hardcore act Franchise. In early 2016, Kenny Collette formed a solo project under the moniker Lazarus Wilde. His new project may not house much… READ MORE…
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Episode 57: Welcome To Kowloon (with A.K. Lovelace)
Adrian and City of Walls artist/co-creator A.K. Lovelace pay their respects to some unconventional childhood icons. READ MORE…
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Videos: Sum 41 – “Fake My Own Death”
This is a very strange time for music. It’s 2016 and I’ve seen posts in my news feeds regarding new music from Blink-182, Good Charlotte, Yellowcard and now Sum 41. I spread a generous portion of snark on the top of my initial comments before quickly reminding myself that these bands were a huge part my… READ MORE…
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Panels & Playlists: Ben Cohen
Panels & Playlists is a feature in which the world of comic books and music collide! I have a brief chat with comic creators, who in turn share what music is on their playlists and give a little insight into their favorite songs. Ben Cohen is a Vermont-based cartoonist with a BFA/MFA in Sequential Art.… READ MORE…
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Episode 55: Qui-Gon Gin & Juice (with Thomas Coe of the Jake & Tom Conquer The World Podcast)
Adrian and podcaster Thomas Coe pitch the ultimate Hollywood crossover event. READ MORE…
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Episode 54: Close To Home II: The Adventure Of Elysia (with Todd Black)
Adrian and comic book writer Todd Black return to the land of Altaria. READ MORE…
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Panels & Playlists: Garbage Talk With Ashley Burgy
Panels & Playlists is where the world of comic books and music collide! I have a brief chat with comic creators share what music is on their playlists and give a little insight into their favorite songs. This week’s guest is friend of the show Ashley Burgy. When we’re not geeking out over hockey, we’re… READ MORE…
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Episode 53: Tron Of The Dead (with Andi Ewington)
Adrian and comic book writer Andi Ewington binge on videogames and British comedies. READ MORE…
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Filmwhys #65: Black Dynamite and Hancock
My guest is Adrian King from Adrian Has Issues who asks me why I hadn’t seen Black Dynamite, the pitch perfect send up of 70’s Blaxploitation films made in 2009 by Michael Jai White. And in return, I ask him why he hadn’t seen Hancock. READ MORE…
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Episode 51: The Fighting Kims (with Mags Visaggio)
Adrian and comic book writer Magdalene Visaggio party with bounty hunter BFFs. READ MORE…
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Videos: Vox Vocis – “Breathe”
Texas-based progressive rock trio Vox Vocis have spent their six years tenure as a band crafting complex hooks and rhythms in the vein of The Mars Volta and Coheed and Cambria. Formed in 2011, originally under a different name, the transition to Vox Vocis’ also came with the the idea to become a concept band. … READ MORE…
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Episode 50: The Glass Kingdom (with Scotlynd “Xing Xin” Bedford)
Adrian is introduced to the world of Ximphonic Versus, created by artist/writer Scotlynd “Xing Xin” Bedford. READ MORE…
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Videos: Modern Chemistry – “Part Three”
After following the career of New Jersey alt-rockers Modern Chemistry since 2013, the key to their continuous success is in their ability to craft songs that are equal parts intricate and accessible. Many of their tracks would find a good home on the FM dial, but they are also imbued with an aggressive edge that… READ MORE…
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Geek Up & Go Episode 5: Captain America: Civil War
This week, Adrian (Adrian Has Issues), Clint (Geek Dig), and Kyle join Roy (Moving the Needle) to geek out about Captain America: Civil War. READ MORE…
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TV Ate My Brain – Daredevil: S2. Ep. 6-9
Dan of Get Reel Movies is back, this time with Adrian of Adrian Has Issues to cover Netflix’s ‘Marvel’s Daredevil’, episodes 6-9 of season 2. READ MORE…
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Geek Up & Go Episode 4: May 2016 Previews (and More!)
This week, Adrian (Adrian Has Issues), Clint (Geek Dig), and Kyle join Roy (Moving the Needle) to discuss the tent pole movies coming out in May. READ MORE…
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Let’s Chat! With Revill And Friends: Apple Shampoo: A Tribute to Blink-182
In this episode we discuss our love of the pop punk trio, their career, our favorite and least favorite albums, our thoughts of the recent Tom Delonge saga and Matt Skiba joining the band and much more. READ MORE…
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Secret Identity Podcast Issue #690 – Heart in a Box and Armored Saint
Matt spoke to the man behind the Adrian Has Issues podcast at Special Edition: NYC 2015. You can check out Adrian’s Has Issues at www.adrianhasissues.com. READ MORE…
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Dark Angels & Pretty Freaks #91
Dark Angels & Pretty Freaks #91. We are joined by Adrian from the Adrian Has Issues podcast. READ MORE…
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Geeking Ain’t Easy #4: The Return of Hobsnobbery
A long-dormant music blog finds a new home. READ MORE…
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New Music: Lost Romance – “Heart On A Wire”
Though you’d never know it from the lousy weather, but the spring/summer season is in full effect. Students will soon be leaving school, multiplexes are touting their big-budget offerings and musicians are releasing what’ll hopefully be your next summer anthem. New Jersey’s Lost Romance have dropped a strong contender for the title. Lost Romance was formed… READ MORE…
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Episode 49: Monut Madness! (with Joe Caramagna)
Adrian and comic book letterer Joe Caramagna indulge in the sweet science of hybrid pastries. READ MORE…
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New Music: Dreadwolf – “Dry Tears”
Hungarian metalcore act Dreadwolf aren’t content with taking the world by storm. No, they would much rather grab the world by its collective collar and shake it to its very core. Dreadwolf was formed in 2014 by members of bands such as Insane, Mind Control and Subliminal Merger. Under the new banner, the band combines… READ MORE…
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Geeking Ain’t Easy #3: 5 Favorite Marvel Superheroes
Adrian celebrates National Superhero Day by listing a few of his favorite Marvel heroes. READ MORE…
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Comic Book of the Day: Uncanny X-Men (2016)
Uncanny X-Men (2016) Writer: Cullen BunnArt: Greg LandCover: Greg Land/Jay Leisten/Nolan WoodardColors: Nolan WoodardLetterer: VC’s Joe CaramagnaInker: Jay LeistenPublisher: Marvel Comics The X-Men can’t seem to catch a break. It’s been a little over a decade since Wanda Maximoff aka Scarlet Witch thoroughly ruined the day of every mutant by uttering the three most damning… READ MORE…
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Episode 48: Audio Wheaties (with Ashley Burgy)
Adrian and Ashley Burgy party like it’s 2006. READ MORE…
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Comic Book of the Day: Moon Knight #1 (2016)
Welcome to Comic Book of the Day! In this space I’ll highlight a comic book, past or present, that I find noteworthy. I do my best not to post spoilers, but I’ll try my best to tag any that may come up in the future. NOTE: The views expressed here are mine and mine alone.… READ MORE…
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Episode 47: Tales From The Vault (with Stefa Nunes)
Adrian and guest Stefa Nunes brave the Wastelands to talk all things Fallout. READ MORE…
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Episode 46: Nooks & Crannies (with Justin Corbett & George Tripsas)
Adrian channels the spirits of Tesla and Lovecraft with Comical Podcast’s Justin Corbett and Metal Geek’s George Tripsas. READ MORE…
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Episode 45: Miller’s Crossing (with Aidan Wilson)
Adrian and his guest Aidan Wilson battle tiny Kryptonians. READ MORE…
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Episode 43: The Deadpool Lens (with Will Umhoefer)
Adrian and his best friend Will Umhoefer enter the mind of Wade Wilson. READ MORE…
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Minisode 7: Away We Go
Adrian ponders a brief hiatus on the road to a new beginning. READ MORE…
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Episode 42: Walking Disasters (with Micah Myers)
Adrian steps into the ring with comic book letterer/writer Micah Myers. READ MORE…
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Episode 41: Clarknado (with Jimmy LeChase)
Adrian & comedian Jimmy LeChase get jiggy with the Suicide Squad. READ MORE…
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Episode 40: Twosies (with Dana Buckler)
Adrian goes swimming with sharks with Dana Buckler, the host of the How Is This Movie podcast. READ MORE…
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Episode 39: The Darth Knight Returns
Adrian and Eileen conduct the galaxy’s most baffling paternity test. READ MORE…
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Episode 38: Sith And Sensibility
Adrian and Eileen travel to a galaxy far, far away on the eve of their two-year anniversary. READ MORE…
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Episode 35: Imagination To Burn (with Stephen Francis & James B. Emmett)
Adrian strikes up a conversation with Stephen Francis and James B. Emmett of 451 Media. READ MORE…
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Episode 34: Stories From The Fire Escape (with Mario Candelaria)
Adrian and writer/comedian Mario Candelaria take to the streets of Brooklyn to discuss the graphic novel ASHES: A Firefighter’s Tale. READ MORE…
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Episode 33: Rockets And Pens (with Fabian Lelay)
Adrian and artist Fabian Lelay encounter punk rock magical girls and futuristic mobsters. READ MORE…
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Episode 31: Mr. Oberhauser’s Neighborhood
Armed with a microphone and a license to talk, Adrian and Eileen review the latest James Bond adventure, SPECTRE. READ MORE…
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Episode 27: The Rainmaker (with Maya Glick)
Adrian and guest Maya Glick make it “Rain.” READ MORE…
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Episode 26: Close To Home (with Todd Black)
Adrian and comic book writer Todd Black take a trip to the land of Altaria. READ MORE…
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Episode 25: The Margaritaville Gangsters (with Soo Lee)
Adrian and artist Soo Lee find humor in morbidity READ MORE…
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Geeking Ain’t Easy #2: Mr. Smith Goes To London
An unrepentant James Bond fanatic weighs in on the controversial theme song for the upcoming 007 thriller SPECTRE. READ MORE…
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Minisode 6: Shirt Happens
Adrian gives his thoughts on a recent crowdfunding campaign, plus unveils future plans for the podcast. READ MORE…
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Geeking Ain’t Easy #1: “The Con”
After 10 years of attending New York Comic Con, Adrian briefly looks back and questions going forward. READ MORE…
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Let’s Chat! With Revill And Friends: The Return of Adrian King of Adrian Has Issues
Adrian once again joins forces with Chris Revill to talk pop punk, emo and geek culture. READ MORE…
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Comical Podcast – Episode 86: Unarmed And Dangerous!
Episode 86 of Comical Podcast features yours truly as well Joe and Shaddai of BSXcluded. READ MORE…
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Episode 24: Taylor-Made (with Taylor Esposito)
Adrian discusses sci-fi threequels with comic book letterer Taylor Esposito. READ MORE…
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Episode 23: The Cheerwine Chronicles (with Jennie Wood)
Adrian and Jennie Wood, writer of the graphic novel “Flutter,” talk small town life and the moral ambiguity of beloved TV characters. READ MORE…
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Episode 22: The Pre-Canceled Life (with Kelly Vrooman)
Adrian battles pop culture PTSD with the help of actor/comedian Kelly Vrooman. READ MORE…
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Episode 21: The Other Other Mario C (with Mario Candelaria)
Adrian and guest Mario Candelaria walk the fine line between comedy and drama with the help of Kramer and Jon Snow. READ MORE…
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Episode 20: You Don’t Know Jack (with Jerome Walford)
Adrian chats with Jerome Walford, the writer/illustrator of Nowhere Man and the founder of the publisher Forward Comix. READ MORE…
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Episode 19: House Of Stylo (with Enrica Jang)
Adrian rocks out with Enrica Jang, the founder and Editor-In-Chief of Red Stylo Media. READ MORE…
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Episode 18: “Jam” Session (with Ed Traquino)
Adrian and guest, Emmy-nominated commercial artist Ed Traquino hit both New York City and the UK to talk comics. READ MORE…
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IWF Special 011: Adrian Has Issues With Friends [2 of 2] (5/20/2015}
On this week’s special episode, the BSX geeks are joined once more by fellow comic geek and podcaster, Adrian King, from Adrian Has Issues! READ MORE…
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Episode 15: The Con-Quest of Special Edition NYC (with James Emmett & Matt Herring)
Adrian interviews James Emmett, creator of The Committee from Wayward Raven Media & writer/podcaster Matt “Matman” Herring at Special Edition: NYC READ MORE…
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Minsode 5: The Fast & The Furiosa
Being the last person in the world to see Mad Max: Fury Road, Adrian screws up the episode numbering in order to discuss it. READ MORE…
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Episode 14: Adrian Has Issues With Friends (1 of 2) (with Joe & Shaddai of the BSXcluded Podcast)
Adrian joins forces with Joe and Shaddai of BSXcluded: Issues With Friends for the podcast crossover event of 2015. READ MORE…
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Episode 13: Candy & Car Crashes (with Moriah Hummer)
Adrian and returning guest Moriah Hummer geek out over the Fast & Furious franchise. READ MORE…
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Episode 12: Male-stique (with Pat McDermott)
Adrian and guest Pat McDermott enter the bizarre world of comic books and pro-wrestling. READ MORE…
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Minisode 3: Sympathy For The (Dare)Devil
Undeterred by injury, a lone podcaster presses on to rant about superheroes. READ MORE…
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BSXcluded: Issues With Friends Special #007: First Base (1/28/15)
On this week’s special episode, the BSX geeks are joined by fellow comic geek and podcaster, Adrian King READ MORE…
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Let’s Chat! With Revill And Friends: Adrian King (2/5/15)
Adrian discuss the inclusion movement in the geek community, why he is such a fanboy he can not enjoy an X-Men movie, how being a geek is something you can’t turn off, his love of comics and much more. READ MORE…
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Minisode 2: Being X-Emplary
Adrian unearths a 2-week-old “lost” minisode. READ MORE…
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Episode 11: It’s Over 9000! (with Maggie Mae Fish)
Adrian tackles the biggest mysteries of geek culture with comedian/writer/actress Maggie Mae Fish. READ MORE…
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Episode 10: Star Jammers (with Moriah Hummer)
Moriah Hummer invites us to a world where roller derby and monster-bashing are all in a day’s work in her new comic book series Flat Track Furies. READ MORE…
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Episode 9: Somewhere On (South) Fullerton (with Jeff Beck of East Side Mags)
Comic books and punk rock collide on a very special episode! Adrian is on location at East Side Mags, a local comic shop in Montclair, New Jersey for a one-on-one discussion with the store’s owner Jeff Beck. READ MORE…
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Episode 8: From Gatorade To Murder (with Ashley Burgy & Erica Ritter)
It’s time to lace up those skates once again! Ashley Burgy and Erica Ritter return for another episode filled with hockey talk—at least that was the plan before Adrian decided to spike his own bottles of Mountain Dew Code Red with Fireball whiskey. READ MORE…
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Episode 7: Fifty Shades of Neigh (with Miguel Garza of Comical Podcast)
In a “sequel” of sorts to Episode 3 today’s episode features Miguel Garza, the co-host of Comical Podcast. READ MORE…
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Episode 6: Amish Paradise (with Dags of the Amish Baby Machine Podcast)
Adrian stops by “The Barn” and for a one-on-one chat with Dags, one of the stars of the Amish Baby Machine podcast. READ MORE…
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Episode 5: Vantage Point (with Victor Dandridge Jr.)
Adrian catches up with Victor Dandridge Jr., the creator and editor-in-chief of the imprint Vantage Inhouse Productions. READ MORE…
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Episode 4: Easy Like A Saturday Morning (with Frank Espinoza)
Adrian is joined by Frank Espinoza, the New York-based illustrator and CEO/Owner of The Art of Frank, Inc. READ MORE…
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Episode 3: The “Comical” World of Justin Corbett
Fellow podcaster Justin Corbett, the co-host of Comical Podcast joins Adrian’s personal “Battleworld.” READ MORE…
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Minisode 1: Tangled Webs
Sony and Marvel Studios are working out visitation rights for their web-slinging baby. Adrian no doubt has issues with it. READ MORE…
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Episode 0: Days of Future Podcast
Adrian foregoes a guest host and briefly addresses the show’s reformatting, future plans and revisiting old favorites. READ MORE…
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A.H.I. Origins 1: Oh, For Puck’s Sake
Adrian talks hockey, concert mishaps and X-Men’s Gambit with two friends, Ashley Burgy and Erica Ritter. READ MORE…