The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show

Badr Milligan of The Short Box Entertainment Company | Comic Book Podcast
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Can’t make it to your local comic shop? The Short Box Podcast brings the comic shop experience straight to your headphones!  Join your friendly neighborhood podcast host: Badr Milligan, every Wednesday for news, reviews, and interviews about comic books. Learn how your favorite comics are made, with the creators who make them, and celebrate comic culture with other diehard fans. Whether you’re a longtime collector or a casual reader, The Short Box is essential listening on New Comic Book Day, and a must-listen comic book podcast for all fans.  Don't forget to join The Short Box Nation on Patreon.com/theshortbox to listen to bonus episodes and get other exclusive perks!

  1. Erica Schultz keeps it 100% real about working in comics. An interview about writing, X-23, and making history with Spawn

    1d ago

    Erica Schultz keeps it 100% real about working in comics. An interview about writing, X-23, and making history with Spawn

    Erica Schultz has worn a lot of different hats throughout her 25+ yr career in the comic industry (including writer, letterer, colorist, teacher, editor), and she's not shy about sharing the ups & downs of that journey. In this interview, the award winning writer talks about what it takes to succeed in comics, lessons she learned from Neal Adams, working on early Marvel Motion Comics, craft and career tips for aspiring writers, leaving her mark on characters like Rogue and Laura Kinney X-23, Vampirella's upcoming Summer Special, and how she made history as the first woman to write Spawn Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Get access to COVRPRICE for $1: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    1h 34m
  2. Kasra Ghanbari is the Comic Con whisperer. An Interview about Indie Comic Creator Con, Comic Art Fans , and the Jack Kirby Awards

    Jun 17

    Kasra Ghanbari is the Comic Con whisperer. An Interview about Indie Comic Creator Con, Comic Art Fans , and the Jack Kirby Awards

    Kasra Ghanbari might just be the most interesting man in comics. He's been: a Biotech CEO, a cancer and Alzheimer's researcher, written comics for IDW, an art agent to industry titans like: Scott Radke & Clive Barker, and now he's the organizer of several comic art shows like Original Art Expo (OAX) and Indie Comic Creator Con (IC3). Kasra is on the show to talk about his journey from Biotech to the Dark Arts, the upcoming IC3 and First Coast Comic Con collabo event, the vision behind the Jack Kirby Awards, how Comic Art Fans (CAF) changed his life,  and his expert advice for navigating the original art market today Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Get access to COVRPRICE for $1: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Presented by CovrPriceProudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    1h 30m
  3. Mike Del Mundo: Back Like He Never Left. An interview about Marvel art, 3 Worlds / 3 Moons, and working with Nas

    Jun 3

    Mike Del Mundo: Back Like He Never Left. An interview about Marvel art, 3 Worlds / 3 Moons, and working with Nas

    Mike Del Mundo makes a return visit to talk about what's changed in his life and career since his last visit. He's also got new comics and projects coming out this summer, including: the release of his first ever art book: The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo, the public debut of the sci-fi/ fantasy comic universe he's been cooking up with Jonathan Hickman these last three years: 3 Worlds/ 3 Moons, variant covers for Mass Appeal and Nas' album, and his first official DC work! We talked about it all and then some Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERE LINKS:  Get access to COVRPRICE for $1: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Presented by CovrPriceProudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    1h 29m
  4. The Short Box celebrates 500! A king-size podcast about Archie Comics, Universe of Superheroes, and the good old days

    Jun 3

    The Short Box celebrates 500! A king-size podcast about Archie Comics, Universe of Superheroes, and the good old days

    This is a King-size episode 14 yrs in the making! Badr, Drew, and Walt are reunited again to celebrate the podcast's 500th episode. Starting with a roundtable discussion about the most famous 500th issue comics books of all time, including: Archie #500, Amazing Spider-Man #500, Detective Comics #500, Iron Man #500, and X-Men #500, followed by a trip down memory lanes featuring stories about working at the comic shop together, becoming friends, comics then vs now, and recording for the first time  LINKS:  Get access to COVRPRICE for $1: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Presented by CovrPriceProudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    1h 55m

  5. May 27 ·  Bonus

    SBX Classic: The Short Box 300 meets Amazing Spider-Man 300 (and Rob Liefeld?!)

    This episode was originally released in October 2020, as Ep. 300 This is it, our milestone 300th episode!  Not only do we discuss Venom's first full appearance in the iconic Amazing Spider-Man #300, but also past guests and friends of the show call in to celebrate with us. We also get into fan mail, Champion Season, and share a few heartfelt words on what you can expect in the next season LINKS:  Get access to COVRPRICE for $1: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    1h 44m
  6. Joshua Williamson is mapping the future of comics. An interview about Iron Man, G.I. Joe, and the summer of Superboy

    May 20

    Joshua Williamson is mapping the future of comics. An interview about Iron Man, G.I. Joe, and the summer of Superboy

    NYT Bestselling comic writer and world builder, Joshua Williamson (DC K.O., Superman, The Flash,) joins me for a conversation reflecting on how he broke into comics, and going from indie creator superstar (Nailbiter, Birthright) to becoming one of the modern architects of DC Comics. We also talk about juggling an ambitious workload on current runs like G.I. Joe, Iron Man, and Superman Watch the uncut video version of this episode on YouTube LINKS:  Get access to COVRPRICE for $1: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit by shopping online at Gotham City LimitJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Presented by CovrPriceProudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    1h 10m

  7. May 13 ·  Bonus

    SBX Classic: The Roast of Badr Milligan: A 400th Episode Celebration of Friends & Comics

    This episode was originally released in September 2023, as Ep. 400 The SBX finally made it to the 400 Club! In this episode: Badr, Cesar, and Ed reviewed the best comics to ever reach 400 issues, discussed one of the weirdest X-Men stories possibly ever written, listened to some voicemails left by friends & family, and Cesar hosted an epic Roast of Badr.  Watch the uncut video version of this episode on YouTube LINKS:  Get access to COVRPRICE for $1: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Presented by CovrPriceProudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    2h 15m
  8. From Ghostface to Spawn to Abe Lincoln: An Interview with writer Matthew Rosenberg

    May 6

    From Ghostface to Spawn to Abe Lincoln: An Interview with writer Matthew Rosenberg

    Writer Matthew Rosenberg (4 Kids Walk Into A Bank, We Can Never Go Home, DC vs Vampires) stops by to talk about his new sci-fi adventure series in shops today, called IF DESTRUCTION BE OUR LOT. We also talk about what it was like getting the call from Todd McFarlane to be the new writer of Spawn, collaborating with Ghostface Killah on the Twelve Reasons To Die album and comic, hosting the comic podcast: IDEAS DON'T BLEED, channeling the spirit of NYC into comics, and finding life's answers via an Animatronic Abe Lincoln Watch the uncut video version of this episode on YouTube LINKS:  Get access to COVRPRICE for $1: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail! Presented by CovrPriceProudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show REACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE 🤝🏼 Email us at theshortboxjax@gmail.com Follow Badr on IG , X, and BlueskyWebsite: theshortboxentertainment.comCheck out the music from the show: DeftStrokeSound, Mecca Tha Marvelous, DJ Crumbz, L.E.R.M., & Dialectable Beats

    1h 28m
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Can’t make it to your local comic shop? The Short Box Podcast brings the comic shop experience straight to your headphones!  Join your friendly neighborhood podcast host: Badr Milligan, every Wednesday for news, reviews, and interviews about comic books. Learn how your favorite comics are made, with the creators who make them, and celebrate comic culture with other diehard fans. Whether you’re a longtime collector or a casual reader, The Short Box is essential listening on New Comic Book Day, and a must-listen comic book podcast for all fans.  Don't forget to join The Short Box Nation on Patreon.com/theshortbox to listen to bonus episodes and get other exclusive perks!

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  • Creator
    Badr Milligan of The Short Box Entertainment Company | Comic Book Podcast
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    593
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show
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