Spec Tales: A Comic Book Podcast

Glasses & The Beard
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Spec Tales: A Comic Book Podcast

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. The Return of Mickey Finnegan AKA Swagglehaus Comics

    APR 3

    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 mo...

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

    MAR 6

    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...

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

    FEB 28

    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...

    58 min

  4. FEB 21

    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! Shar...

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

    FEB 7

    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 H...

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

    JAN 31

    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.REAC...

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

    JAN 24

    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 P...

    1h 55m
  8. Breaking News One-Shot: Jay Stephens and Gold Key Comics Make A Big Announcement

    JAN 3

    Breaking News One-Shot: Jay Stephens and Gold Key Comics Make A Big Announcement

    Acclaimed animator, and comic book creator Jay Stephens (Dwellings) and Gold Key chief creative director Arnold Guerrero join Jake & Jesús for this very special breaking news one-shot episode of Spec Tales. We know we told you we'd be back in late January, but we had to take a break from our break to share this incredible news and a new grail tale with you. Learn more about Gold Key's big news HERESUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to help Spec Tales grow and gain access to bonus ...

    53 min
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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
    114
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Spec Tales: A Comic Book Podcast
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    Spec Tales: A Comic Book Podcast

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