The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book Podcast

Chris Hacker and Aaron Knowles
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Join hosts Chris Hacker and Aaron Knowles as they unlock the gates to The Oblivion Bar Podcast. Dive deep into the realms of comic books, TV, film, anime, and gaming with heated debates, exclusive comic book creator interviews, and a passionate week-in-review that'll teleport you directly into the heart of nerd nirvana. New episodes every Monday. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Get ready for an immersive journey into the multiverse of enthusiast entertainment!

  1. Most Anticipated Films of 2026

    6D AGO

    Most Anticipated Films of 2026

    It's time for our most anticipated films of the next year episode 🎥 🍿 News & Notes [Sponsored By Oni Press] (6:39) For our News & Notes, we break down one of the biggest industry stories of the year as Netflix makes a major play to acquire Warner Bros./Discovery. We dig into what this could mean for theatrical releases, the streaming wars and the long-term future of Hollywood, along with the very real concerns coming from theater owners, film goers, and studios across the industry. Main Topic (28:19) Getting into our Main Topic, we look ahead to the future for the big screen as we run through our Most Anticipated Films of 2026. From massive franchise entries like Avengers: Doomsday, Dune: Messiah, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Christopher Nolan’s new filmThe Odyssey and DC Studios' Supergirl, we discuss what we’re most excited for, what could surprise, and which movies we think will be among the best of 2026! --- Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar Podcast Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow us on BlueSky Consider supporting us over on Patreon Thank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar music Thank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

    1h 56m
  2. Comic Podcast Crossover Event (New York Comic Con '25 Panel)

    DEC 8

    Comic Podcast Crossover Event (New York Comic Con '25 Panel)

    Let's go back to the forgotten time of October 2025 (just a couple months ago) and re-live our awesome panel with not just some of our best friends in the podcasting world, but also many of the best podcasters in our space.  Here is our live crossover panel at New York Comic Con '25 with our talented friends Brad and Lisa Gullickson of Comic Book Couples Counseling, David Harper of Off Panel/SKCTHD, and Badr Milligan of The Short Box Podcast. --- Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar Podcast Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow us on BlueSky Consider supporting us over on Patreon Thank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar music Thank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

    1h 5m
  3. INTERVIEW: Eli Schwab & Bob Fingerman

    DEC 1

    INTERVIEW: Eli Schwab & Bob Fingerman

    Joining us today are two very significant creative forces over at the upstart indie comics publisher that promotes, “comics of every kind for every mind” Cosmic Lion Productions. One is not just the founder Cosmic Lion, but he is also a comic creator himself, fellow podcaster, and maybe one of the most enthusiastic Grendel megafans I’ve ever seen. The other is the critically acclaimed, Eisner-nominated cartoonist who you may know for his work on MAD Magazine and his cult comic series Minimum Wage. It is our pleasure to welcome both Eli Schwab & Bob Fingerman onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! --- Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar Podcast Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow us on BlueSky Consider supporting us over on Patreon Thank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar music Thank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

    54 min
  4. INTERVIEW: Kelly Sue DeConnick

    NOV 24

    INTERVIEW: Kelly Sue DeConnick

    Joining us today is the Eisner Award-winning writer of titles like Bitch Planet with artist Valentine De Landro, Pretty Deadly with Emma Ríos, Wonder Woman: Historia with artists Phil Jimenez, Gene Ha, and Nicola Scott… NOT TO MENTION she was the driving force behind the reinvention of Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel over at Marvel Comics. She’s with us today to discuss FML, her punk-rock, coming-of-age murder mystery about a group of metal kids who face a medley of bizarre foes and encounters in Portland, Oregon during a worldwide pandemic. It is our great honor to welcome Kelly Sue DeConnick onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! --- Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar Podcast Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow us on BlueSky Consider supporting us over on Patreon Thank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar music Thank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

    1h 10m
  5. MOVIE REVIEW: Predator: Badlands

    NOV 17

    MOVIE REVIEW: Predator: Badlands

    "I can survive on my own. But who would want to survive on their own?" News & Notes [Sponsored By Oni Press] (5:21) For our news and notes segment, we discuss Brainiac confirmed as the villain in James Gunn's upcoming Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Bob Iger says AI-generated content Is coming to Disney+ in the near future, and Alien: Earth renewed for season 2 as Noah Hawley expands deal with FX/Disney. Main Topic (24:24) For our Main Topic, This week on the show, we review Dan Trachtenberg’s third installment in the Predator franchise: Predator: Badlands!  Set in the future on a remote planet called Genna, a young and unproven Yautja is left for dead by his clan. Dek, the Yautja runt, finds an unlikely ally in the Weyland-Yutani synthetic Thia and the two embark on a dangerous journey in search of the ultimate hunt. --- Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar Podcast Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow us on BlueSky Consider supporting us over on Patreon Thank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar music Thank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

    1h 23m
  6. INTERVIEW: Frank Barbiere & Morgan Beem

    NOV 14

    INTERVIEW: Frank Barbiere & Morgan Beem

    Joining us today is the creative team behind the literary fantasy Image Comics series The Author Immortal – which tells the tale of Hector Ramirez, a failed writer who gets the opportunity of a lifetime: to help reboot the fantasy book series that defined his childhood.  But when he discovers the original author has mysteriously vanished into his fictional world, Hector is pulled into a realm where stories are alive, and some are willing to kill to stay in control. It is our pleasure to welcome Frank Barbiere and Morgan Beem onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! --- Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar Podcast Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow us on BlueSky Consider supporting us over on Patreon Thank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar music Thank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

    58 min
  7. 2025 Halloween Special: Night of the Demons 2 (1994)

    NOV 3

    2025 Halloween Special: Night of the Demons 2 (1994)

    An ocean of holy water couldn't help you now! 👹 ✝️ This year for our 6th Annual Halloween Special, we are discussing the 1994 schlocky cult-classic Night of the Demons 2! We also briefly talk about Tron: Ares and Peacemaker Season 2 since we weren't able to cover either more in-depth. "Serving as a sequel to the 1988 cult classic Night of the Demons, Night of the Demons 2 takes place six years after the original massacre at Hull House. Angela’s younger sister, Mouse, now attends a strict Catholic boarding school, still traumatized by Angela’s mysterious disappearance.  When a group of rebellious students trick Mouse into joining them for a Halloween party at Hull House, they unwittingly awaken Angela’s demonic spirit. As Angela begins killing and possessing the group, a courageous nun, Sister Gloria, leads the remaining students in a battle of faith versus evil to send Angela back to Hell once and for all." --- Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar Podcast Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow us on BlueSky Consider supporting us over on Patreon Thank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar music Thank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

    1h 13m
  8. INTERVIEW: Chris Stuckmann

    OCT 24

    INTERVIEW: Chris Stuckmann

    Joining us today is a pioneer in the world of film criticism over on YouTube. For many years and especially now, his bottomless amount of passion for the world of cinema has led to him becoming a leading voice in the world of film discourse. He’s here to talk about his debut feature film Shelby Oaks — a supernatural horror that began as a record-breaking Kickstarter project and has now found a national theatrical distribution through Neon. It is our pleasure to welcome Chris Stuckmann onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast! GO SEE SHELBY OAKS NOW --- Thank you Oni Press & Endless Comics, Cards & Games for sponsoring The Oblivion Bar Podcast Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow us on BlueSky Consider supporting us over on Patreon Thank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar music Thank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar art

    32 min
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Join hosts Chris Hacker and Aaron Knowles as they unlock the gates to The Oblivion Bar Podcast. Dive deep into the realms of comic books, TV, film, anime, and gaming with heated debates, exclusive comic book creator interviews, and a passionate week-in-review that'll teleport you directly into the heart of nerd nirvana. New episodes every Monday. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Get ready for an immersive journey into the multiverse of enthusiast entertainment!

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  • Creator
    Chris Hacker and Aaron Knowles
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    282
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book Podcast
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