Spec Tales: A Comic Book Podcast

Glasses & The Beard
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Spec Tales asks collectors and creators: What's your grail tale? Join Jake and Jesús each week as they explore new stories about the comic book grails we all love — the epic journies behind how they were obtained or how they inspired new creativity. You can share your grail tale by emailing the guys at spectalespodcast@gmail.com Or by reaching out on Twitter and Instagram.

  1. Happy Halloween Surprise — Glasses & The Beard Ride Again

    10/31/2024

    Happy Halloween Surprise — Glasses & The Beard Ride Again

    Is this a trick or a treat? You'll have to listen to find out. This week, we return to the mic's to celebrate the spooky and update listeners on where we've been. Happy Halloween to all and to all a haunted holiday season... As always — thank you for listening.  Spec Tales Artwork Created by Bartels Creative Co

    1h 11m
  2. The Return of Mickey Finnegan AKA Swagglehaus Comics

    04/03/2024

    The Return of Mickey Finnegan AKA Swagglehaus Comics

    Welcome back Spec-Taters to episode 104 of the Spec Tales podcast. This week, we welcome back our friend Mickey Finnegan, or better known on YouTube Swagglehaus Comics. Mickey joins us to to discuss his new comic series SANITY: Rise of the Occult. We also get a full update on Mickey's new grail tale and the cautionary details behind an online trade gone wrong. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to help Spec Tales grow and gain access to bonus content including our Patreon exclusive monthly series FLOPPIES. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Check out SpecTalesPodcast.com or find us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at spectalespodcast@gmail.com As always — thank you for listening. Spec Tales Artwork Created by Bartels Creative Co

    1h 33m
  3. Happy Patreoniversary — A Full Episode of Floppies Just For You

    03/06/2024 · BONUS

    Happy Patreoniversary — A Full Episode of Floppies Just For You

    We're celebrating the two-year anniversary of the Spec Tales Patreon. Because of our dedicated and generous Scärce Army members, we've been able to update the show's artwork, create JJ the Spec Tater-Tot, and literally give away thousands of stickers to comic fans around the world. This week, we're sharing an episode of our Patreon-exclusive series Floppies to celebrate the milestone. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to help Spec Tales grow and gain access to bonus content including our Patreon exclusive monthly series FLOPPIES. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Check out SpecTalesPodcast.com or find us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at spectalespodcast@gmail.com As always — thank you for listening. Spec Tales Artwork Created by Bartels Creative Co

    1h 11m
  4. The Masks Come Off — A Comic Whale Tale Shows Our True Colors

    02/28/2024

    The Masks Come Off — A Comic Whale Tale Shows Our True Colors

    No guest this week, but that doesn't mean we're taking it easy on the mics. We've got multiple recent pickups that you need to sprint to the shelves (or digital shelves) to get your hands on. We've got a comic book whale tale detailing two of the most epic L.B. Cole covers on the planet.  SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to help Spec Tales grow and gain access to bonus content including our Patreon exclusive monthly series FLOPPIES. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Check out SpecTalesPodcast.com or find us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at spectalespodcast@gmail.com As always — thank you for listening. Spec Tales Artwork Created by Bartels Creative Co

    58 min

  5. 02/21/2024

    To Speculate or Not to Speculate — Zach Mitchell Breaks Down The Comic Collecting Landscape

    We're back for a throwback-style episode with one of our original listeners and Instagram comic collector friends, Zach Mitchell from Zach's Comics.  Together, we dive head-first into the state of the comic book world, including the speculation market, gatekeeping collectors, and riding the financial waves.  SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to help Spec Tales grow and gain access to bonus content including our Patreon exclusive monthly series FLOPPIES. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Check out SpecTalesPodcast.com or find us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at spectalespodcast@gmail.com As always — thank you for listening. Spec Tales Artwork Created by Bartels Creative Co

    1h 36m
  6. The Kickin' Roundtable with Mario Candelaria, James Ferguson & Christof Bogacs

    02/07/2024

    The Kickin' Roundtable with Mario Candelaria, James Ferguson & Christof Bogacs

    From the biggest names in the industry to the indie creators just trying to see their vision come to life, Kickstarter has fully established itself as a major player in the comic book world. This week we bring on three veteran comic kickstarters to discuss the trending platform and their upcoming projects. To learn more about Mario and James' project, SLICE(S) OF LIFE — A WORLD WITHOUT PIZZA, visit their Kickstarter page here. To learn more about Christof's project, REQUIEM #1-2: THE SCI-FI HORROR CONTINUES, visit his Kickstarter page here. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to help Spec Tales grow and gain access to bonus content including our Patreon exclusive monthly series FLOPPIES. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Check out SpecTalesPodcast.com or find us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at spectalespodcast@gmail.com As always — thank you for listening. Spec Tales Artwork Created by Bartels Creative Co

    1h 23m
  7. Spec Tales Episode 100 — Grail Tales: Where Are They Now?

    01/31/2024

    Spec Tales Episode 100 — Grail Tales: Where Are They Now?

    To celebrate our 100th episode of Spec Tales, we decided to look back and see where a few of our most memorable Grail Tales are now. Have no fear, we still bring the heat with some extra special recent pickups and speculation comics, too! Thank you for all the support over the last 100 episodes — we're looking forward to the next 100. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to help Spec Tales grow and gain access to bonus content including our Patreon exclusive monthly series FLOPPIES. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Check out SpecTalesPodcast.com or find us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at spectalespodcast@gmail.com As always — thank you for listening. Spec Tales Artwork Created by Bartels Creative Co

    1h 37m
  8. Eisner Winner Kelly Thompson Chats The Cull, Comics, Grails, and Pennywise the Dancing Clown

    01/24/2024

    Eisner Winner Kelly Thompson Chats The Cull, Comics, Grails, and Pennywise the Dancing Clown

    Back from our happy holiday hiatus and ready for a big new year! This week, Eisner-winning writer Kelly Thompson (Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Jem and the Holograms) joins us to discuss her latest work — The Cull.  But we don't stop there. Our conversation with Kelly bounces from comic topic to topic with tons of inside baseball info on how the sausage is made. Not a dull moment in this episode, especially the speculation segment...if you catch our drift. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to help Spec Tales grow and gain access to bonus content including our Patreon exclusive monthly series FLOPPIES. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Check out SpecTalesPodcast.com or find us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at spectalespodcast@gmail.com As always — thank you for listening. Spec Tales Artwork Created by Bartels Creative Co

    1h 55m
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Spec Tales asks collectors and creators: What's your grail tale? Join Jake and Jesús each week as they explore new stories about the comic book grails we all love — the epic journies behind how they were obtained or how they inspired new creativity. You can share your grail tale by emailing the guys at spectalespodcast@gmail.com Or by reaching out on Twitter and Instagram.

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  • Creator
    Glasses & The Beard
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Spec Tales: A Comic Book Podcast
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    Spec Tales: A Comic Book Podcast