312 episodes

A group of hairy heavy gay guys talking about comic books. (But you don't have to be a hairy heavy gay guy to listen in!)

Comic Book Bears Podcast Comic Book Bears/Bill Zanowitz

    • Arts
    • 4.7 • 17 Ratings

A group of hairy heavy gay guys talking about comic books. (But you don't have to be a hairy heavy gay guy to listen in!)

    Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #284: Once Again, Nottingham's David Hazan

    Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #284: Once Again, Nottingham's David Hazan

    Hey kids - it's another new Comic Book Bears audio episode and we are thrilled to welcome back to the show our Ursine Operative from Oz, the Koala of Comics himself Nottingham scribe David Hazan!! Nottingham is on its 11th issue which is the start of the thrilling final arc of the series! David talks with us about what is ahead as the Sheriff returns home to find a city he barely recognizes. David also chats with us about his recently Kickstarted Requiem #2 and more about his process and his work! Then we move onto comic book roundtable time as the CBB boys Bill Z, Steve and Caleb discuss recent books like Feral (Image), Suicide Squad: Dream Team (DC), Black Hammer: The End (Dark Horse) and much more!
     

    • 2 hr 8 min
    Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #283: The CBBears in Spring!

    Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #283: The CBBears in Spring!

    The weather is getting warmer and the CBB boys have more comics to talk about! After covering some news items Steve, Caleb and Bill Z chat about some recent favorites of theirs including the end of the X-Men's Krakoa era books Rise of the Powers of X and Fall of the House of X (Marvel), Wonder Woman (DC), Outsiders (DC), The N Word of God (Fantagraphics) and Rare Flavours (Boom)! Plus, with this episode, we may be the only comic book podcast to have ever referenced the work of Lincoln Center Theater poster artist James McMullan! Plus our Geek Gets, our Woofs of the Week and more!

    • 2 hr 24 min
    Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #282: With Special Guest Corissa Grant (Worthy Chaos Redemption)

    Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #282: With Special Guest Corissa Grant (Worthy Chaos Redemption)

    Time for another new audio episode based on our spotlighting of indie creators on our video livestream! On this episode (recorded on March 7th) we are very pleased to welcome for her first time on the podcast writer Corissa Grant!  Corissa introduces us to her horror comic series, Worthy Chaos: Redemption!! The project just had another successful Kickstarter campaign for issue #9! Steve sits solo in the driver's seat for the interview and chats with Corissa about the fight for survival against destiny and the forces of the underworld in Redemption, her inspirations, building a fanbase, and why terrifying supernatural creatures make such cute plushies! And for the second show in a row, Bill Z joins up late toward the end to talk up some other comics like Spider-Gwen: Smash (Marvel) and AWA's U&I by J. Michael Straczynski & Mike Choi! Hit play and you'll get all this plus Woofs, Gets and more on this (sadly) Caleb-less episode!

    • 1 hr 37 min
    Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #281: With Special Guests Amanda Kahl and Jeremy Flagg

    Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #281: With Special Guests Amanda Kahl and Jeremy Flagg

    Over the past few weeks we spotlighted indie creators on our video livestream and now those episodes are being made available as audio episodes! First up (recorded on February 22nd) we are very pleased to welcome for their first time on the podcast artist Amanda Kahl and writer Jeremy Flagg, co-creators of the comic "I Am The First". Caleb and Steve interview the duo and we get to know their inspirations and journey creating the series, where to find their other work, their Brave New Comics imprint and more! (And fear not, CBB faithful, Bill Z continues his unbroken streak of appearances by JUST making onto the show at the end!)

    • 2 hr 22 min
    Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #280: Yes, Ultimate Spider-Man #1 Really Is That Good!!!

    Comic Book Bears Podcast Issue #280: Yes, Ultimate Spider-Man #1 Really Is That Good!!!

    A bunch of bears and a bunch of new comics - yes, it's another new Comic Book Bears audio episode! Hit play and hear Steve, Caleb and Bill Z chat about a very important bit of recent comic industry news - the mass exodus of artists from Cadence Comic Art - and then onto the comic book talk with time dedicated to Ultimate Spider-Man (Marvel), The Schlub (Image), Somna (DSTLRY) and  John Constantine: Hellblazer - Dead in America (DC)! AND YES, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1 REALLY IS THAT GOOD!!!

    • 1 hr 34 min
    Comic Book Bears #279: The One Where They Talked About The Super Bowl Before The Super Bowl

    Comic Book Bears #279: The One Where They Talked About The Super Bowl Before The Super Bowl

    Finally, it's a new Comic Book Bears Podcast audio episode! Hit play and hear the CBB boys (Bill Z, Steve and Caleb) talk about comics like Superman: Lost, Kneel Before Zod, the new Duke and Cobra Commander books from Image/Skybound's G.I. Joe line and - remember we are a queer podcast - Killer Queens 2! The boys also get caught up with each other and, since this first 2024 episode was recorded during the playoffs, you get treated to some NFL Conference and Super Bowl chat from Caleb and Bill ... it was a funny conversation so we left it in ... and if you have missed the audio episodes, don't worry - this is just the first of three that we will be releasing over the next week!

     

    • 1 hr 21 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Pandabuff ,

Not just a furry face

I am a loyal listener to a half dozen podcasts and The Comic Book Bears Podcast is the only comic book based podcast that I listen to these days. I look forward to catching up on all things comics with Bill, Steve and Bryan. You don’t have to be a Bear to listen to this podcast. Check out these huggable guys and get some great recommendations for your next pull list. You won’t be disappointed.

Council_of_Caleb ,

A den for my fandom.

I’ve found my home in this podcast. Billy Z and the guys drop researched and cultured conversation on comics and the comics industry from the nuanced perspective of the bear community. Although aimed toward the niche culture, you don’t have to be in said community to enjoy this podcast. There is something here for everyone.

Dark Spiral Dance ,

A Deep Love for the Art Form

This show’s hosts, as a team, bring together a very deep and broad knowledge of the art form. They also share an infectious love for comic books, and respect for comic creators. You’re likely to come away from most episodes with a new list titles to explore. While you don’t need to be a Bear (look it up) or love Bears to enjoy this show, if you do --jackpot!

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