Interview requests/suggestions...

[hamgmt]

Well, everyone is going to be having their ideas of people john s. could try to hook up with, so i figured i'd start the thread. anyone have great ideas of repeat guests that we haven't heard in a while, or new ones you'd love to hear?

guests i'd love to hear are:

john byrne (someone else said that, i agree)
chris claremont
john romita SENIOR AND JUNIOR
EVS (a hilarious guest, time for him to come back)
paul levitz
dan didio
brian k vaughan (believe me john, i know you're trying...knowing BKV from
WAY back i'm sure he'll come around eventually, he's a
good guy!)
kevin smith
peter david
warren ellis
marc sumerak (good guy, i met him at a couple shows)
garth ennis
stan lee (? u never know...)
steve ditko (hey, this is a WISH list, ya know!)
frank miller
mark millar
grant morrison
leinil yu
george perez
JMS
alan moore (heh)
joe quesada

i'm sure there's a million more, but that's a few i think would be enjoyable! any ideas from other folks? (sorry if i stole all the good ones, but back me up if you agree with them!)

looking forward to more great stuff--

bob :)

[Adam Geen]

I haven't listened to a lot of shows so I'll apologize in advance if some of these pps have been on before:

Ashley Wood
JH Williams III
Ben Templesmith
Warren Ellis
Bill Sienkiewicz
Jae Lee
Tony Harris
Sean Phillips
Steve Epting
Jock

[NeverWanderer]

You should totally do an interview with John Byrne, and then just as it's about to start, surprise him with the fact that he's going to be answering questions from Brian Michael Bendis's message board.

[Ryudo]

I second Peter David.

Terry Moore would be good. As would Whedon.

[ashwin]

You should totally do an interview with John Byrne, and then just as it's about to start, surprise him with the fact that he's going to be answering questions from Brian Michael Bendis's message board.

I'd love to see questions from John Byrne's message board.

Q1. Mr. John Byrne, why are you so awesome?
Q2. Mr. John Byrne, can you be MORE awesome?
Q3. Mr. John Byrne, can I EVER be as awesome as you?
Q4. <DELETED>

[iGotKittyPryde]

Bendis/Maleev or Bendis/Hickman would be facinating
More Fraction is always nice
Peter David would be great
Dan Slott! Has he even been on at all?
Sean Phillips
Jae Lee (both stolen from the above list, but I'd enjoy)
Some mid-90s figures like Scott Lobell
Some editors, like Wacker, Alonso and maybe some DC editors

I'm sure there are more that I'd find facinating.

[Matt O.]

Great list

I second Peter David.

Terry Moore would be good. As would Whedon.

I second this. If David comes on, I'd love to hear him talk about Tigerheart (my favorite novel of this past year.) And I love Terry Moore.

[sonnylarue]

good sugestions, keep them comming...

for the record...

warren ellis turned me down, but was nice about it.

[Jonathan Callan]

Alright, dream suggestions, all of which might be a bit hard (but extremely rewarding to pull off):

-Joss Whedon
-Ben Edlund
-Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick (Christopher Mcculloch)

Also, FBR has done both Grant Morrison and Alan Moore and I think we both know WB is classier than they are, so what are you waiting for my man?

[ashwin]

Alright, dream suggestions, all of which might be a bit hard (but extremely rewarding to pull off):

-Joss Whedon
-Ben Edlund
-Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick (Christopher Mcculloch)

Also, FBR has done both Grant Morrison and Alan Moore and I think we both know WB is classier than they are, so what are you waiting for my man?

Would LOVE to see that.

[iGotKittyPryde]

I'd also second Chris Claremont, a nice long career spanning discussion could be great, great stuff.

And I'll add, to the 90s folks idea that I floated: Tom DeFalco. I think he'd have a lot of interesting stuff to say, not only about books he wrote but working as EiC of Marvel for a decent amount of time.

[Dusty]

As I've stated elsewhere, John Byrne and Jim Shooter.

How about Tom Brevoort?

I'd definitely like to hear from Epting. I'll even ask him personally if you don't!

Bob Layton, Mike Zeck, George Perez, Peter David, Todd McFarlane, Chris Claremont, Marc Silvestri, Alan Davis, John Romita Jr., and Roy Thomas would be the other industry legends I'd like to hear from.

Ralph Macchio would make for a very interesting show talking about the changes at Marvel in the time he's been there. Maybe some Mark Gruenwald memories. *sniff* :sad:

[Run-BMC]

Hey John -

Just curious, other than Robert Kirkman, have you interviewed anyone in their 20's?

I second Jim Lee and Marc Silvestri.

mike

[Supreme Convoy]

Neil Gaiman would be fun.

Of course, I would love to see more of After Dark with Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction... or should that be a separate podcast series? :lol: (Drunk Orson Welles and John Huston rules)

[Thomas Mauer]

I hope you still have Chris Yost on your list. :)

[niceguyeddie]

Bob Gale (for his Spidey and DD and Batman work but you gotta ask him about his BTTF work)
the Spidey Brain trust guys... maybe not all at the same time but maybe the artists: Marcos Martin, Mcniven, Jimenez, Bachalo and Larocca and the writers or some of them: zeb, marc, dan and bob.
Luna Bros.
tony moore, ryan ottley, gabriel ba.
maybe the my chemical romance guy if that's even possible but the Ifanboy boys were able to get him so maybe... gerard way is his name.

[Eli Ca$h]

How about...

Christopher Priest
Bryan Lee O'Malley
Larry Hama
Giffen and DeMatties (together)
Rich Johnston

[sonnylarue]

How about...

Christopher Priest
Bryan Lee O'Malley
Larry Hama
Giffen and DeMatties (together)
Rich Johnston

larry and i did a video interview at the ny con this year for THE STACK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oir75fZMLy0

because rich and i are at opposing websites, i'd have to pass, but i do think he's a very interesting reporter

same goes for cbr's augie deblieck , who is one of my best podcasting pals

[sonnylarue]

I hope you still have Chris Yost on your list. :)

i do tom, it's my fault for not being an x-men reader.

but i would still like to have him on.

[Supreme Convoy]

It just occurred to me. You need to talk to Duane Swierczynski!

I first heard about his book The Blonde on your interview with Greg Rucka. I picked up that book and read it in hours (I'm a slow reader so it's quite a feat for me). And I devoured his latest book Severance Package and loving Cable.

Haven't checked out his Iron Fist stuff because I need to pick up the Fraction/Brubaker run :(

I met him at a book signing in LA, I can see why Brubaker and Fraction like him.

Make it happen :)

[samuel teer]

Jeff Smith.
Paul Pope.

[Thomas Mauer]

i do tom, it's my fault for not being an x-men reader.

but i would still like to have him on.

He's writing for Marvel's animation branch and not just X-Men. Not sure which projects have been announced yet that he's working on now, but it might be worth exploring. :D

[Thomas Mauer]

Also, if you can get Christian Beranek and Ahmet Zappa on the horn, you'll be in for a whacky-fun interview. :)

[Adrian B AWESOME]

Grant Morrison would rule, but I understand international calling and all that.

A new Geoff Johns is in order, especially with the end of the Secret Origin arc coming up, along with Blackest Night and Flash Rebirth and his involvement in the Final Crisis tie-ins.

More "Wordballoon: After Dark" would be nice with Bru and Fraction...easily the funniest the 'cast has ever been.

And even though they'd probably never do it, Chicago's own Chris Ware and Jeffrey Brown would be a great treat.

[Ryudo]

Doctor Who is a comic book.

Do one with David Tennant.

I would love you forever.

[The Dyslexicon]

I would love to hear another Dan Slot interview. He is so great because he has that fan perspective to the whole thing. You can’t help but route for the guy.

[Thomas Mauer]

Doctor Who is a comic book.

Do one with David Tennant.

I would love you forever.

Also, new head writer Steven Moffat. Best British TV writer there is.

[Spidey616]

Greg Horn, he has been interviewed by a guy in a banana suit afterall. That story and more can be heard if you get him on the show....;)

[Will]

Dan Slott! Has he even been on at all?
Yeah, he's interviewed Dan before.

I'd love to see another one though, I would also second the Mark Millar, Peter David, JMS, Romita Jr./Sr. and Leinil Yu.

[nickmaynard85]

ive got to say, brevoort needs to be on. the guy has been a big name at marvel for so long, you know? i would love to hear about what the differences and similarities are between avengers volume 3 with busiek and volume 4 with bendis. ive got miles of respect for the guy, and he's super honest, even about his own mistakes. i would love that interview.

[goatfog]

I second Garth Ennis. In fact, I really want to hear a wordballoon podcast with Ennis in it. Heck, I'd even pay for it!

He's my favorite writer in the biz, but he's never on the web and the in depth interviews are few and far between. So John, if you could pull this off it would be the ultimate present to me. Where can I donate?

Other than that, I'd like to hear John interview Johnny Ryan, Ivan Brunetti, Mike Carey and of course Alan Moore. But Ennis first. The thought of a "Ennis Tapes" is almost like a wet dream for me (interview-wise). I'll keep my fingers crossed.

[ScottishGreenLantern]

Warren Ellis interviewed. That would be awesome. Also I would like to see a Mark Millar interview where he gets asked probing questions about his writing and can't just promote his stuff. I think MM is brilliant and I wuld love to hear him talk about his writing process.

[sonnylarue]

Warren Ellis interviewed. That would be awesome. Also I would like to see a Mark Millar interview where he gets asked probing questions about his writing and can't just promote his stuff. I think MM is brilliant and I wuld love to hear him talk about his writing process.

see post #8 about Ellis .

Millar says he may have time for me in October, but I know he's been very busy with the wanted and Kick ass film stuff.

[Christian Beranek]

Also, if you can get Christian Beranek and Ahmet Zappa on the horn, you'll be in for a whacky-fun interview. :)

More than willing. Have to run it by Disney if it's anything Kingdom Comic related. Otherwise, good to go!

[Kurt Russell Crowe]

Erik Larsen
Howard Porter
The Kubert bros. (like they have time)
Ed McGuiness
Ryan Ottley
Charlie Adlard

[Kman00001]

Christopher Priest
Erik Larsen
Ben Templesmith
Peter David
Grant Morrison
Paul Pope
Gabriel Ba/Fabio Moon
George Perez
Ron Lim
Steranko
Peter Laird
Stan Sakai
Marv Wolfman

I would list Ellis and Brian Wood but I know the answer to that.

More Brubaker, Fraction, Joe Casey, Azzarello, and Greg Rucka is always welcome to my ears.

[GMatias]

So many to choose from....

I was originally just going to go with Peter David, but then I remembered I've been reading a fair amount of Fred Van Lente recently. Between INCREDIBLE HERC and COMIC BOOK COMICS, the guy straddles mainstream and indy pretty well. Any chance of getting him, John?

[Toshio]

Definitely Paul Pope
Rob Liefeld just cos it would be incredibly interesting to hear his perspective on basically everything.
More Howard Chaykin

[chazbot]

Erik Larsen
Stuart Immonen

[Thomas Mauer]

Mark Andrew Smith. He teaches English in South Korea for another year before going back to the US, writes all ages books like Aqua Leung, Kill all Parents, and The New Brighton Archeological Society, does Tae-Kwon Doe or whatever that samurai-like martial arts is they do over there, and he's wrangling Popgun with Joe Keatinge. Guy's got some great stories to tell!

[ChuckMcButcalf]

I'm suprised no one has mentioned Joe Quesada yet.

[sonnylarue]

I'm suprised no one has mentioned Joe Quesada yet.


actually brian does, in part 4 of the bendis tapes.

i almost interviewed joe at the ny con, but the stack guys got to do it instead.

it's been 2 years since my only talk with joe, we're due.

[hamgmt]

I'm suprised no one has mentioned Joe Quesada yet.

ok, i know there's been plenty of posts here, but way back in the first post that started this thread out, i did mention joe. ;)

his one other interview with john was good, so yes john, it's time to do it again! maybe the spidey-reset furor has died down enough that he could talk and you guys wouldn't have to waste a ton of air time discussing that. :)

-bob

[Welt]

Andy Diggle
Richard K. Morgan
Paul Pope
Keith Giffen

just off the top of my hat... people who I haven't heard much on podcasts, and which might be close to your interests.

[RichJohnston]

larry and i did a video interview at the ny con this year for THE STACK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oir75fZMLy0

because rich and i are at opposing websites, i'd have to pass, but i do think he's a very interesting reporter

same goes for cbr's augie deblieck , who is one of my best podcasting pals

I'd be game.

[Jonathan Callan]

I'd be game.

Oooh, Rich just threw down the gauntlet on behalf of us CBR-types!

[RichJohnston]

Oooh, Rich just threw down the gauntlet on behalf of us CBR-types!

Nope, just me.

[sonnylarue]

I'd be game.

me too , but the rama guys wouldn't .

still, i enjoy your columns, just like i do augie's

[RichJohnston]

me too , but the rama guys wouldn't .

still, i enjoy your columns, just like i do augie's

Did you ask? Newsarama often links to or writes about LITG, I've written articles for Newsarama and been interviewed for Newsarama pieces before...

Not like I want to sound desperate or anything.

[sonnylarue]

Did you ask? Newsarama often links to or writes about LITG, I've written articles for Newsarama and been interviewed for Newsarama pieces before...

Not like I want to sound desperate or anything.

i asked, but you do sound desperate ;)

[iGotKittyPryde]

I believe the solution is to create the John Suintress' Show, as the Chris Matthews Show to Word Balloon's Hardball.

I, for one think it's a brilliant idea. Or, uh servicable. Or perhaps a bad idea.

But then again, my current place residing in your pants may be clouding my mind.

[ChuckMcButcalf]

ok, i know there's been plenty of posts here, but way back in the first post that started this thread out, i did mention joe. ;)

his one other interview with john was good, so yes john, it's time to do it again! maybe the spidey-reset furor has died down enough that he could talk and you guys wouldn't have to waste a ton of air time discussing that. :)

-bob

Ugh! I'll read closer next time. Sorry dude.

[sabirpirzada]

Ryan Sook
Rags Morales
G. Willow Wilson
JMS- especially looking back at OMD, that'd be interesting
Frank Miller
Tony Harris
Richard Starkings
chris claremont

[kriscarter]

Being an artist I would love to hear more artist centric interviews.

My Suggestions

1. Travis Charest
2. Khoi Pham
3. Frank Cho
4. Adam Hughes
5. J.G. Jones
6. Sean Phillips
7. John Romita
8. John Romita JR
9. Steve Mcniven
10. Jim Chueng

and for a non artist Suggestion

Mark Millar for a retort on everything Bendis has said about him on the Bendis Tapes.

~Kris

[Dusty]

May I suggest a couple of ladies as guest? Don't want it looking too much like a boys' club. :)

How about Gail? She's the queen bee of comics today.

How about Jen Grunwald? I would like to know more about what goes on behind the scenes with collections, especially with that being such a vital part of the industry now.

[Jef UK]

How about Tom Brevoort?

Yes!

[Arion]

Ryan Sook
Rags Morales
G. Willow Wilson
JMS- especially looking back at OMD, that'd be interestingFrank Miller
Tony Harris
Richard Starkings
chris claremont

And controversial...

[Jeffery Longmont]

All I want to hear Chris Sprouse.

Well, also, I want to here John, Fraction, Bendis, Brubaker, and some other brave souls record a Noir drama. How can you go wrong with that? In the Fraction/Brubaker interview you were halfway there a few times. Just go the extra mile! Haha

[Adrian B AWESOME]

Benito Cereno would be a lot of fun.

[hamgravy]

Hey John, I definitely support the suggestions for interviewing creative teams. You'd be hard pressed to re-create the very particular musk of manlove that fills the air when you and bru/fraction hook up. Those interviews (was there more than 1?) are downright entertaining, comics or not. Led me to The Wheelman and Duane's new Iron Fist run (both excellent) and Blast of Silence (beautiful package that I have yet to open).

Is it difficult to take on more than one guy at a time or are you a professional about it?

[sonnylarue]

Hey John, I definitely support the suggestions for interviewing creative teams. You'd be hard pressed to re-create the very particular musk of manlove that fills the air when you and bru/fraction hook up. Those interviews (was there more than 1?) are downright entertaining, comics or not. Led me to The Wheelman and Duane's new Iron Fist run (both excellent) and Blast of Silence (beautiful package that I have yet to open).

Is it difficult to take on more than one guy at a time or are you a professional about it?

i didn't have 3-way calling till i moved . fraction had it naking our 2-part 3-way possible.

i also had jesse alexander and loeb together, with drop in cameos by johns and heinberg, that was pretty good too.

http://media.libsyn.com/media/wordballoon/WBheroesvol2wrapup.mp3

[Kurt Russell Crowe]

I guess he might be impossible to get unless he goes to a con, but I just thought that a guy like Rob Zombie would be good for a pretty wide ranging podcast given his various comic movie and music projects. He's seemed like a good and thoughtful speaker anytime I've seen him on a Metal documentary or whatever else.

[William Joseph Dunn]

Alan Moore has done some podcasts recently so you could probably get him. I think it was Indie Spinner Rack who did an interview with him.

Bill Sienkiewicz would be awesome.
Sean Phillips
Mobius
Paul Pope (I've heard him on another podcast awhile ago, but I would like to hear him on WB)
Stuart Immonen
Evan Dorkin is hilarious in interviews so you should get that guy.
Barry Windsor Smith
Bernie Wrightson
Al Williamson

I forget did you ever interview Steve Lieber?

[John Drake]

Definitely Breevort. Quesada. Jen Grunwald/Jim McCann.
Ivan Reis!
Ryan Ottley.
Brian Wood.
Chris Eliopoulos

[sonnylarue]

ivan reis doesn't speak much english

i've heard him on sdcc dc panels

[sonnylarue]

Ryan Sook
Rags Morales
G. Willow Wilson
JMS- especially looking back at OMD, that'd be interesting
Frank Miller
Tony Harris
Richard Starkings
chris claremont

both have been on WB before, Rags has twice.(last time as part of my NY con coverage)

Richard was just on earlier the spring, but I will be getting him back soon.

[Philip J Eaves]

Just wanted to voice my support for a Loeb and Bendis podcast. Getting those two in the same podcast would be nothing but amazing.

[Adrian B AWESOME]

G. Willow Wilson would be interesting, with the success of Cairo and she has that new Vertigo book Air and a couple of other projects coming up.

[Christian Beranek]

Mark Andrew Smith. He teaches English in South Korea for another year before going back to the US, writes all ages books like Aqua Leung, Kill all Parents, and The New Brighton Archeological Society, does Tae-Kwon Doe or whatever that samurai-like martial arts is they do over there, and he's wrangling Popgun with Joe Keatinge. Guy's got some great stories to tell!

One of my favorite people.

[Zac Goyette]

Fabian Niceza
Dan Slott
John Romita Jr.
Terry Moore
Mark Bagley
Steve Wacker
Tom Brevoort
Ed McGuiness
Gary Frank
Mark Guggenheim
Chris Bachalo
Judd Winick
JMS
Rob Liefeld

[Zac Goyette]

Just wanted to voice my support for a Loeb and Bendis podcast. Getting those two in the same podcast would be nothing but amazing.

Agreed. This would be awesome to hear.

[Zac Goyette]

John, I know I asked you about this on MySpace once and you said the timezone difference would make it difficult, but maybe if you caught them at a convention together you get get Bendis and Millar together. I would love to hear those two go back and forth about the Ultimate and 616 Universes, their major events, creator owned work, and their takes on Superman.

[rufusTfirefly]

I'm feeling way too lazy to read all eight pages, so I don't know if these guys have been mentioned yet...

Max Allan Collins. I can't remember if you interviewed him once or if it was Fanboy Radio. Either way, I'd love an extended chat...

David Lapham. Just so somebody could bug him to get back on Stray Bullets...

Keith Giffen. One of the most irreverent creators out there. Love him to death...

Roger Stern. Just 'cuz he's the writer who got me hooked on comics...

And many many more...

[rufusTfirefly]

Oh yeah, keep throwing up some of the flashback ones on Itunes also. Love those!

[sonnylarue]

rather than skim the pages here, check the playlist on my podcast pickle player on my website, or the show list at itunes.

Max collins has been on before, but I'd like to get him back.

[leafinsectman]

I've thanked you for Wordballoon on other threads but I wanted to thank you especially for the Andrea Romano podcast from a couple of months ago. What an absolutely amazing interview (even though you didn't really talk all that much). I loved hearing all her voice acting stories and hopefully you get her again when she has some new projects to talk about.

[markgunnels]

Would it be possible to interview a group of creators about a particularly well-known graphic novel? I think it would be interesting to get their input on it from a creator/process/what they learned from it perspective. I think you would be great at moderating that type of discussion.

Thanks for all you do. Wordballoon is by far my favorite podcast.

[sonnylarue]

Would it be possible to interview a group of creators about a particularly well-known graphic novel? I think it would be interesting to get their input on it from a creator/process/what they learned from it perspective. I think you would be great at moderating that type of discussion.

Thanks for all you do. Wordballoon is by far my favorite podcast.

i've toyed with the idea of doing a "group" show about a specific subject, like getting a bunch of different creators talking about a specific character .

i'll try to keep that in mind, while doing future eps.

i did do the "52" show, where I had everyone but grant morrison (Johns Waid Rucka and Giffen) talking about the series.

[sonnylarue]

I've thanked you for Wordballoon on other threads but I wanted to thank you especially for the Andrea Romano podcast from a couple of months ago. What an absolutely amazing interview (even though you didn't really talk all that much). I loved hearing all her voice acting stories and hopefully you get her again when she has some new projects to talk about.

thanks, i do intend to have her back.

i was happy to get out of the way, and allow andrea to tell her stories.

[Thomas Mauer]

i've toyed with the idea of doing a "group" show about a specific subject, like getting a bunch of different creators talking about a specific character .

i'll try to keep that in mind, while doing future eps.

i did do the "52" show, where I had everyone but grant morrison (Johns Waid Rucka and Giffen) talking about the series.

If you ever want to do a lettering round table, I'm game.

[Vigilance]

John, have you ever thought about having some voice actors on to talk about the process of bringing comic characters to life? Tara Strong, Phil LaMarr or Kevin Conroy would also be WAY cool to hear from.

Also, if you could get Chris Claremont on, you'd be my hero forever, replacing that bald Jewish guy I currently idolize ;)

Chuck

[William Joseph Dunn]

John, have you ever thought about having some voice actors on to talk about the process of bringing comic characters to life? Tara Strong, Phil LaMarr or Kevin Conroy would also be WAY cool to hear from....

I know that Phil LaMarr is a pretty big comic book fan. I would see him every once in awhile at Golden Apple and at Earth 2 when Warner Bros. was in Sherman Oaks .

Actually, Mark Hamill would be great for your show John. He's a real nice guy and I would see him in comic shops in L.A. every once in awhile too.

[Zac Goyette]

A podcast featuring Joe Quesada and Dan Didio would be interesting to hear as well. I don't know if they would be up for it, but I would be interested in hearing their takes on the competition.

[Gideon Gloom]

This is my first post on the forums, so, since I'm here at the Word Balloon board, it'd be rude not to thank John for a really wonderful series of interviews. Listening to your conversations with so many creators has been a joy. Without wishing to sound like a sycophant, Word Balloon is the best such podcast I have been exposed to by a country mile.

Anyway, onto the subject of the thread. I would love to hear conversations with veteran creators. After all, these guys are such a reservoir of anecdotes, stories and knowledge. The few names that spring to mind right now include writers Gerry Conway, Len Wein, Roy Thomas and Denny O'Neil, and artists Ron Frenz, John Romita, Joe Sinnott and Sal Buscema. I would also love to hear from long-serving editors like Mike Carlin and Ralph Macchio. Just imagine the stories all these guys would be able to tell... if they were of a mind to share!

[William Joseph Dunn]

I thought John did interview Denny O'Neil?

btw, welcome to the board Gideon.

[sonnylarue]

This is my first post on the forums, so, since I'm here at the Word Balloon board, it'd be rude not to thank John for a really wonderful series of interviews. Listening to your conversations with so many creators has been a joy. Without wishing to sound like a sycophant, Word Balloon is the best such podcast I have been exposed to by a country mile.

Anyway, onto the subject of the thread. I would love to hear conversations with veteran creators. After all, these guys are such a reservoir of anecdotes, stories and knowledge. The few names that spring to mind right now include writers Gerry Conway, Len Wein, Roy Thomas and Denny O'Neil, and artists Ron Frenz, John Romita, Joe Sinnott and Sal Buscema. I would also love to hear from long-serving editors like Mike Carlin and Ralph Macchio. Just imagine the stories all these guys would be able to tell... if they were of a mind to share!

welcome gideon,

i did interview denny http://media.libsyn.com/media/wordballoon/WBoneil.mp3

[leafinsectman]

thanks, i do intend to have her back.

i was happy to get out of the way, and allow andrea to tell her stories.

As much as I love stuff like the Bendis Tapes, the Loeb Report, and your 3-way with Bru and Fraction :scared: I was absolutely fascinated by the whole podcast.

Speaking of which, ever thought about doing some voice acting work? Maybe you can guest star in the Brave and the Bold, I bet Andrea would love you :D

[sonnylarue]

As much as I love stuff like the Bendis Tapes, the Loeb Report, and your 3-way with Bru and Fraction :scared: I was absolutely fascinated by the whole podcast.

Speaking of which, ever thought about doing some voice acting work? Maybe you can guest star in the Brave and the Bold, I bet Andrea would love you :D

i tell all the chgo artists i know that if they ever do animation they'd better use me as a voice.

as for andrea's interview i am a little surprised that it hasn't had more downloads, like a loeb, ethan, bendis, johns or all the a-list writer/ar6tists have, who normally add 2-3 thousand extra unique downloads to my usual audience

she's got a respectable number but not in their league

[leafinsectman]

i tell all the chgo artists i know that if they ever do animation they'd better use me as a voice.

I'm guessing you're not the type to ask your guests for favours but hopefully some of them realise that you'd do great and make some calls. Loeb has to have some sort of connections, right?

as for andrea's interview i am a little surprised that it hasn't had more downloads, like a loeb, ethan, bendis, johns or all the a-list writer/ar6tists have, who normally add 2-3 thousand extra unique downloads to my usual audience

she's got a respectable number but not in their league

That's a shame because it was an interesting peek into the world of voice acting. It would've made for a good dvd extra or commentary track. Hey, there's an idea!

[TheTravis!]

I think John should interview me. I haven't done anything important yet, but once I do, I intend to be consumed by my ego. So this is a great chance to get me before I'm unavailable.

[Kelly Sue]

Kathryn Immonen

[sonnylarue]

Kathryn Immonen

I have the opp to meet her at next years FX con in Orlando, looks like they're both going there.

Should I interview the comics couples, like you and fraction, jen van meter and rucka, Bill and Linda Reinhold (who have cool first comics stories to share) ?

[Jonathan Callan]

I would love a Matt/Kelly combo interview.

Has WordBalloon done Kelly-Sue on her own yet?

[Supreme Convoy]

Steranko

Second. I was just thinking about how cool a conversation Jim would be. I'm pouring through the first Nick Fury paperback. I dig his 60s pop art but I'm more interested in his magician and escapist years (as I'm a fan of Chabon's Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay)

[Kelly Sue]

I would love a Matt/Kelly combo interview.

Has WordBalloon done Kelly-Sue on her own yet?

Eh. I love that you're in my corner and thank you but I don't have enough of a CV [of original work] to merit my own chat yet. I think Kathryn does.

[Kelly Sue]

I have the opp to meet her at next years FX con in Orlando, looks like they're both going there.

Should I interview the comics couples, like you and fraction, jen van meter and rucka, Bill and Linda Reinhold (who have cool first comics stories to share) ?

Nah. But you should do Walt and Weezie Simonson.

[tooms]

I would love a Matt/Kelly combo interview.

Has WordBalloon done Kelly-Sue on her own yet?

That. would. be. awesome.

[sonnylarue]

Nah. But you should do Walt and Weezie Simonson.

weezie IS awesome. I do keep meaning to get her on.

I need links to Kathryn's stuff .

[Kelly Sue]

weezie IS awesome. I do keep meaning to get her on.

I need links to Kathryn's stuff .

Color coded:

http://www.immonen.ca/news/about

[sonnylarue]

Color coded:

http://www.immonen.ca/news/about

spell it out for me kel, i'm slow...

does kathryn color stuart's stuff?

i'm a knucklehead when it comes to anything artwise beyond pencillers.

[Kelly Sue]

spell it out for me kel, i'm slow...

does kathryn color stuart's stuff?

i'm a knucklehead when it comes to anything artwise beyond pencillers.

No, sorry, she's a writer. The color-coding refers to which are her credits, which his and which are their collaborations.

[sonnylarue]

No, sorry, she's a writer. The color-coding refers to which are her credits, which his and which are their collaborations.

ok got it, thanks

[HamsterJam]

I'd have to second JMS. I think he would be fascinating to talk to about his creative process, his approach to stories, and how he differs his approach with comics, TV and now even movie with the Changeling coming out next year I think, directed by Ron Howard. That would be a good 2-4 hour podcast and worth every second! :)

[nickmaynard85]

Nah. But you should do Walt and Weezie Simonson.
holy guacamole. that would be awesome.

[Kman00001]

If you're going for couples, how about Brian Azzarello/Jill Thompson?

Jill by herself would be cool, too.

[NeverWanderer]

Gotta echo my support of Ben Templesmith (though he's overseas right now, I BELIEVE he lives in San Diego), Barry Windsor-Smith, and Jen Grunwald (for the same reason Dusty mentioned -- I'm fascinated by what decisions need to be made when creating a trade/collection).

I'll also throw in a wish for Rob Schrabb, Kazu Kibuishi, and after hearing your awesome Mike Grell episode, I'd love to hear an interview with Mark Ryan (who I always knew as an actor, but had no idea was writing comics!) -- maybe once his & Grell's collabo book "The Pilgrim" hits? (Unless is already has?)

Oh! And an interview with Antony Johnston and/or Christopher Mitten of Wasteland would be awesome!

[sonnylarue]

If you're going for couples, how about Brian Azzarello/Jill Thompson?

Jill by herself would be cool, too.

jill is on the fx convention panel episode with phil noto and dan brereton

[Darth Kramer]

I'm always gonna suggest a Jim Starlin interview. I know it's been in the works for a while, but I still want to hear one! ;)

[maverick-99]

I'd love a John Ostrander interview

the man is a genius writer and storyteller, yet seems to be relatively ignored by mainstream comics media....

[sonnylarue]

I'd love a John Ostrander interview

the man is a genius writer and storyteller, yet seems to be relatively ignored by mainstream comics media....

i did interview john in early 2006

i've been trying to e-mail john, all during the new suicide squad mini series, but couldn't reach him. maybe i need to go through dark horse....

[marco19]

i also would love to see either chris yost or Craig kyle who write the awesome x-force book, and in an old Bendis Tapes you mentioned something about enjoying Mike CArey work , who i consider to be the best current X-men writer there is

[nightwing1982]

John Romita

[Jammer]

Oh Bendis/Hickman would have to be great. That is a must do, I might even get the PPV.

[maverick-99]

i did interview john in early 2006

i've been trying to e-mail john, all during the new suicide squad mini series, but couldn't reach him. maybe i need to go through dark horse....

Is the interview still archived on your site? I think I found a link, but there was no download.

[Sean A. Jurgens]

I vote for
John Romita Jr
Phil Hester
Jason Aaron
Darwyn Cooke
Bendis and Loeb
Kurt Busiek
Brian Wood
Dan Slott
Christos Gage
If I think of more I will have to repost

[Arion]

I vote for
John Romita Jr
Phil Hester
Jason Aaron
Darwyn Cooke
Bendis and Loeb
Kurt Busiek
Brian Wood
Dan Slott
Christos Gage
If I think of more I will have to repost

I'm a fan of everyone in your list except for Loeb.

[The Funketeer]

Mike Zeck
George Perez
Barry Windsor Smith
Jeff Smith
Geoff Darrow
Rob Liefeld
Walt Simonson
Jim Shooter

Also, and I hope this suggesting isn't out of line, I think it would be fascinating to hear 2 or more creators who have had a significant and respected run on a title or character discuss their experiences and takes on the work together. Like Byrne and Simonson discussing FF or Miller and Bendis discussing Daredevil.

[The Funketeer]

If the rama guys won't let you interview Augie or Rich, does that mean you couldn't talk to Steven Grant either because he's another one I wouldn't mind listening to?

[Jonathan Callan]

More Howard Chaykin. The man is a smoldering intellect, practically hypnotic to listen to.

[Arion]

More Howard Chaykin. The man is a smoldering intellect, practically hypnotic to listen to.

Sarcasm detector is tingling...

[Jonathan Callan]

Sarcasm detector is tingling...

Not even close dude. I'd say he's like Harlan Ellison if Harlan Ellison was actually a nice guy, but I know Howard would hate that because there's no love lost between him and Harlan.

So I'll say this: I sat in on his panel. It was ten times as edifying as the Bendis/Kirkman debate. Adam Hughes was there but even he was just listening to Howard speak for half of it. Thirty minutes in I put down my laptop because he'd given me more than enough material. I was so exhausted I could barely stand at this point. And I just listened. In that way when you have a really, really good teacher and you can just totally immerse yourself in everything they're saying.

Howard crackles.

[sonnylarue]

If the rama guys won't let you interview Augie or Rich, does that mean you couldn't talk to Steven Grant either because he's another one I wouldn't mind listening to?

i think steven's creator credentials outweigh his cbr column. granted (pun) , he does the column more than his published books, but i'd still put his 30 plus years as a creator versus his 10 or less as a net columnist.

i've had steven on before, and he was awesome

http://media.libsyn.com/media/wordballoon/WBstevengrant.mp3

[sonnylarue]

i'll e-mail howard this week, promise .

[Nick Pitarra]

Frank Quitely!

Geof Darrow
Paul Pope
Arthur Adams
Nathan Fox (he's new but really good)

P.S. Post the Hickman interview already :).

~nick

[sonnylarue]

Frank Quitely!

Geof Darrow
Paul Pope
Arthur Adams
Nathan Fox (he's new but really good)

P.S. Post the Hickman interview already :).

~nick

darrow was just on word balloon last month

http://media.libsyn.com/media/wordballoon/WBwizchgo08pt2.mp3

ps- hickman is coming, stop whining

[Nick Pitarra]

Thanks for posting that! I'm still new to word balloon, just found it through the bendis tapes. Darrow seemed a lot different than I imagined. I thought in my head he was a quiet/reserved dude(scince he doesn't have an online presence and you never really see articles about him or see him promoting himself online), but he came off as pretty corky and maybe even a tad uncomfortable in the interview. He's awesome all the same and a shaolin cowboy animated film,more Awesomeness!

~nick

[ChuckMcButcalf]

I saw someone mentioned Mark Bagley a few pages ago. I think Bags's version of Spider-Man is this generation of reader's definitive Spider-Man. It would be interesting to hear about his early days at marvel, his exerpience drawing Amazing Spider-Man and Ultimate Spider-Man, and his current gig drawing the big three at the Distinguished Competition. I know I'd be downloading that show in a heartbeat.

[Adrian B AWESOME]

I apologize if this was already posted, but G. Willow Wilson would be a great interview (Cairo, Air, new Vixen mini). She has a fantastic voice for the funny books.

[sonnylarue]

I apologize if this was already posted, but G. Willow Wilson would be a great interview (Cairo, Air, new Vixen mini). She has a fantastic voice for the funny books.

been meaning to read cairo, and air

[sonnylarue]

Thanks for posting that! I'm still new to word balloon, just found it through the bendis tapes. Darrow seemed a lot different than I imagined. I thought in my head he was a quiet/reserved dude(scince he doesn't have an online presence and you never really see articles about him or see him promoting himself online), but he came off as pretty corky and maybe even a tad uncomfortable in the interview. He's awesome all the same and a shaolin cowboy animated film,more Awesomeness!

~nick

there is an older darrow interview too, that was much more in depth

http://media.libsyn.com/media/wordballoon/WBdarrow04.mp3

[sonnylarue]

getting close to scheduling chaykin for this month, after the 15th

[Jonathan Callan]

getting close to scheduling chaykin for this month, after the 15th

Love it man. Not only are you the best podcast-man on the web, but I'm not sure Scott Heinz takes suggestions. You rule, Sonny.

[NickKicksAssTomorrow]

Hey John,

Ever thought about interviewing any of the Man of Action members: Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, or Steven T. Seagle.

If you could only do one I'd vote for Kelly, I love his work.

Or how bout Chris Bachalo? Any interest in him?

Thanks again for keeping Word Balloon coming to us.

[DaveCummings]

Let's see, I'd love to see you interview

Jim Lee (hell any of the image founders)
Mark Chiarello (though Sidebar has a great interview with him)
any of the Kuberts
George Perez
Travis Charest
Josh Middleton
Steve McNiven
Frank Miller

Or also, you could do something like what Bendis suggested, interview BKV, but instead of you have Bendis interview him in his BKV impression. it'd be like that cutaway on Family Guy of a round table discussion with Ray Romano, Harold Ramis, and Kermit the Frog :D .

[sonnylarue]

Hey John,

Ever thought about interviewing any of the Man of Action members: Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, or Steven T. Seagle.

If you could only do one I'd vote for Kelly, I love his work.

Or how bout Chris Bachalo? Any interest in him?

Thanks again for keeping Word Balloon coming to us.

i've had casey on twice before, and tried to get him for nixon's pals this summer. but he blew me off.

i would like to have jkelly and seagle

[Jonathan Callan]

i've had casey on twice before, and tried to get him for nixon's pals this summer. but he blew me off.

i would like to have jkelly and seagle

Blew you off in what sense?

[auron lupin]

I would like to cast a vote for in no particular order:
1. Brian Wood (DMZ is great)
2. Cristos Gage ( Deadshot, Union Jack)
3. Geoff Johns
4. Bill willingham
5. Andy Diggle (Helblazer)
6. Keith Griffen

[Toshio]

getting close to scheduling chaykin for this month, after the 15th

Thats the best news ive heard all week, the previous interview you did with him was great. Cant wait!

[lucero]

I'm not sure how chatty these guys are but I'd love to hear from:

Jim Cheung
John Cassaday
JG Jones
Paolo Rivera
Leinil Yu
Tommy Lee Edwards
Kilian Plunkett
Michael Green and Mike Johnson (writers on Superman/Batman)

AND

Mark Millar (IF he can do other podcasts)
more Geoff Johns but with Gary Frank
more EVS
Dan Didio
And it may be too late but it'd be cool to have Tim Sale pop on with Loeb for a bit.

[NickKicksAssTomorrow]

i've had casey on twice before, and tried to get him for nixon's pals this summer. but he blew me off.


thanks for the response, I'll have to go and find those casey word balloons.

[NeverWanderer]

i've had casey on twice before, and tried to get him for nixon's pals this summer. but he blew me off.

i would like to have jkelly and seagle

I would be so excited about Kelly and Seagle interviews, either separate or together. I was heartbroken when they got dropped from (or just left) the X-books back in the 90s. I wonder how awesome their big story would have been in today's hands-off-editor-run Marvel.

Damn dude... it excites me just to think about it. I really hope you score those interviews! It'd be awesome to hear those guys speak.

[Peter Rogers]

Scott Lobdell would be interesting as would Claremont for similar reasons linked to my younger years.

Some UK folk like Rob Williams, Si Spurrier (who I interviewed recently when I guest co-hosted Comic Book Outsiders), Andy Diggle and Jock etc.

I loved the Brubaker/Fraction stuff and I like the idea of creative teams together. Also the Bendis and Loeb ones are amazing so maybe more of those kind of Q&A style ( I know Gail Simone is coming)

But I'd most like to hear Joe Q and Dan Didio together (failing that Bendis and Kirkman with o graphs) or to of course Stan the Man (with or without Kevin Smith).

[Peter Rogers]

Bendis/Maleev or Bendis/Hickman would be facinating
More Fraction is always nice
Peter David would be great
Dan Slott! Has he even been on at all?
Sean Phillips
Jae Lee (both stolen from the above list, but I'd enjoy)
Some mid-90s figures like Scott Lobell
Some editors, like Wacker, Alonso and maybe some DC editors

I'm sure there are more that I'd find facinating.

On the subject of editors how about Tom Breevort or Ralph Macchio.

[Peter Rogers]

Leah Moore and John Reppion would also be interesting

[Gail Simone]

Scott Lobdell would be interesting as would Claremont for similar reasons linked to my younger years.

Some UK folk like Rob Williams, Si Spurrier (who I interviewed recently when I guest co-hosted Comic Book Outsiders), Andy Diggle and Jock etc.

I loved the Brubaker/Fraction stuff and I like the idea of creative teams together. Also the Bendis and Loeb ones are amazing so maybe more of those kind of Q&A style ( I know Gail Simone is coming)

But I'd most like to hear Joe Q and Dan Didio together (failing that Bendis and Kirkman with o graphs) or to of course Stan the Man (with or without Kevin Smith).

I am not!

That's RUDE!

[Rick America]

I am not!

That's RUDE!

Ladies and Gentlemen: Today's prize-winning response!

[Peter Rogers]

Ladies and Gentlemen: Today's prize-winning response!

amazing what missing out an "'s" and a "soon" can do....

:Oops:

[Adrian B AWESOME]

been meaning to read cairo, and air

Cairo was surprisingly good, as I really wasn't sure what to expect, and Air is awesome. Unfortunately, I don't think it's going to last long at Vertigo...but the first two issues have been really fantastic.

[EmarAndZeb]

Jeff Smith


I second this. Or third-or-more it if it's been suggested farther back in the thread.

[Kenny The Gardener]

Hi! Long time listener, first time caller. Of the many WBs I've enjoyed, I really like the Martin Pasko interview with those great tales of the Bronze Age. I'd love to hear more stories from folks like Jack C. Harris, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Gerry Conway, Bob Rozakis, Mike W. Barr and artists such as Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, Dick Giordano, Alex Saviuk, Rich Buckler and Romeo Tanghal. Thanks! And keep up the phenomenal work! I've listened to a few podcasts which droned on like readings of the phone book. WB is always insightful and entertaining!

[sonnylarue]

Hi! Long time listener, first time caller. Of the many WBs I've enjoyed, I really like the Martin Pasko interview with those great tales of the Bronze Age. I'd love to hear more stories from folks like Jack C. Harris, Paul Kupperberg, Paul Levitz, Gerry Conway, Bob Rozakis, Mike W. Barr and artists such as Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, Dick Giordano, Alex Saviuk, Rich Buckler and Romeo Tanghal. Thanks! And keep up the phenomenal work! I've listened to a few podcasts which droned on like readings of the phone book. WB is always insightful and entertaining!

thanks, marty is coming back, because he's written the dc vault, and we'll be talikng about it this month.

[auron lupin]

How about Jimmy Palmiotti? He is a guy who had work on some good properties and never had the spotlight?

[sonnylarue]

How about Jimmy Palmiotti? He is a guy who had work on some good properties and never had the spotlight?

jimmy has been on wb before,but is long overdue for a return, plus we've be4en talking about doing it since the spring.

he's coming soon.

[Jeffery Longmont]

Mark Evanier. You may want to wait for a few more of his Kirby books to hit the shelves, but I'd really like to hear him.

[condorjoe]

My list..

1. Geoff Johns
2. Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
3. Larry Hama
4. Dan Slott
5. Peter Tomasi

[sonnylarue]

My list..

1. Geoff Johns
2. Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
3. Larry Hama
4. Dan Slott
5. Peter Tomasi

geoff and dan are on my bug them list, especially slot, who's only been on once

have you seen my larry hama vid interview?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oir75fZMLy0

[sonnylarue]

Mark Evanier. You may want to wait for a few more of his Kirby books to hit the shelves, but I'd really like to hear him.

i've e-mailed mark a few times, and he's never responded back.

i may have to get him face to face in sd next year.

[kaldahl]

Thank you for all the great conversations you've made available over the years. Here are my suggestions for some creators to talk to:

Karl Kesel - inker AND writer
Klaus Janson - writer, penciller, inker
Laura Depuy Martin - exceptional colorist

[staredcraft]

What about Phil Jiminez?

[Big Poot!]

1. Mark Millar
2. J. Michael Stracyzinski
3. Brian K. Vaughan
4. Terry Moore

[Myles Griffin]

I'd love a WB with Hellblazer writer, Andy Diggle.

[sonnylarue]

I'd love a WB with Hellblazer writer, Andy Diggle.

been meaning to talk to diggle too, the losers is one of my all time vertigo favorite series.

[Myles Griffin]

I love Diggle's ability to tie in previous arcs while starting a new one that anyone could easily jump into. His work on Hellblazer is a perfect example. Besides, I haven't seen a writer have Constantine do outlandish stuff (such as snort the bones of St. Nick/Santa) since Ennis was on the book.

I have to admit, I never read all of The Losers but my roommate swears by it.

[Brown Bear 76]

John - First I have to say your interviewing skills are second to none. From outstanding conversations with the greats like Simonson, Grell, Brubaker and many others to the outstanding follow up questions you ask in the Loeb Report and the Bendis Tapes. It would be easy to let the creators do all the talking but you are a master of steering them and getting the most insightful points out of them. Thank you.

As for requests: How about a call with John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr.? Or how about the Kuberts?

[nightwing1982]

JS, if I remember in the last Azz interview, (I can't remember which one of you two stated it), but there was going to be a post 100 Bullets questions/interview when the series ends...?

[Jonathan Callan]

I'd enjoy a few more interviews with editors, such as Will Dennis at Vertigo.

[Arion]

JS, if I remember in the last Azz interview, (I can't remember which one of you two stated it), but there was going to be a post 100 Bullets questions/interview when the series ends...?

Don't remember that but it is a good idea.

[sonnylarue]

JS, if I remember in the last Azz interview, (I can't remember which one of you two stated it), but there was going to be a post 100 Bullets questions/interview when the series ends...?

yep it's true

[sonnylarue]

I'd enjoy a few more interviews with editors, such as Will Dennis at Vertigo.

dc has been skittish about making editors available for podcast interviews, not sure why

[Mato]

Hi John, I'm a big fan from Argentina and a journalist too. You know, I'd really like to hear some interviews with these guys (or at least know if you're planning to interview them):
- Mike Carey (I know you're not an X-Men guy, but his work has been outstanding)
- James Robinson
- Duane Swierczynski (I'm not digging his Cable very much, but his Iron Fist has really surprised me)
- Jason Aaron (he's got to come back)
- Peter Tomasi (he's doing a great job on GLC and Nightwing keeps getting better)
- JMS

Thanks man, keep up the good work!

[sonnylarue]

thanks mato, welcome!

[nightwing1982]

yep it's true

JS, if I remember in the last Azz interview, (I can't remember which one of you two stated it), but there was going to be a post 100 Bullets questions/interview when the series ends...?

Maybe have a 100 questions...

[sonnylarue]

Maybe have a 100 questions...

i'd have to see if azz would sit through 100 q's. ;)

i love talking to brian, cause he's always ready to pounce when my mind gets lazy for a second.

he's a phenomenal ball buster

[Arion]

i'd have to see if azz would sit through 100 q's. ;)

i love talking to brian, cause he's always ready to pounce when my mind gets lazy for a second.

he's a phenomenal ball buster

I'm sure not everyone is like that.

[Dave0923]

Judd Winick and Grant Morrison two of the major architects of the DCU you haven't talked to yet and it'd be freaking awesome to hear you interview them both, John.

Paul Dini would be cool with his love of comics and his animation experience, and he has a whole line of comics coming up.

Eric Powell and Mike Allred two of the greatest cartoonists working in comics today.

Bruce Timm, that'd be an awesome interview!

Tony Moore has been part of so many sucsessful creator owned comics in the past couple years and has such a great art style he seems like an obvious choice for wordballoon treatment.

[darthmil]

First off i love the show! every interview that you do no matter if i have no idea who that person is its always great and informational (since i work at a comic book store). Anyways someone that would be awsome is i have to agree Grant Morrison! i love final crisis and i would love to here about all star superman. Another would be Geoff Johns but i think i would love to here from JMS and his incrfedible run on Thor!
keep up the good work John!

[auron lupin]

Any chance you can get the big guys from the companies, Dan Dido and Joe Queseda to talk about the aftermath of their big events. Also, I know its going to be a long shot or when hell freezes over moment but how about having dan and joe on together

[sonnylarue]

Any chance you can get the big guys from the companies, Dan Dido and Joe Queseda to talk about the aftermath of their big events. Also, I know its going to be a long shot or when hell freezes over moment but how about having dan and joe on together

if they were actually good friends, i'd try...but i'll let that happen at a con.

it was easy doing loeb and jesse alexander, or even bru and fraction, who talk all the time to each other.


if word balloon was my full time job, it might be more possible, but both guys are hard enough to get on when they aren't in the office, let alone to coordinate a mutual time.

daytime interviews are tough due to my day job. for the first 2 years of word balloon, i was either working nights, or freelancing. these days my interviews happen weeknights or weekends.

[sonnylarue]

As for requests: How about a call with John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr.? Or how about the Kuberts?

i would like to speak with the romitas and kubrerts but in each case i 'd get more out of individual interviews, instead of having the family gang bangs.

you'll notice, with the exceptions of writer teams like bilson & demeo, or defillipis & weir, the wb duo interviews have been with folks i've already had on a few times alone.

[Jeffery Longmont]

So I don't know who you would talk to, but I think it would be a great to hear an episode about the to tough calls in the business. What books get cut, how long they wait to see sales, and why.

[elykpaint]

Hey John,

Love the show and it's always good to see you out at the Around Comic recordings.
Any chance of getting Stephen King and/or Jae Lee to come and talk about the Dark Tower stuff?
Also, it would be pretty amazing if you could get Travis Charest, Stuart Immonen or Alex Ross to come on the show.
Cheers,
Kyle

[staredcraft]

why not do a session with Geoff Johns where he answers fans questions ala Gail's 50 questions

[auron lupin]

if they were actually good friends, i'd try...but i'll let that happen at a con.
.

I know it was a long shot, but if that ever happens at a con that will be the best pannel ever.

[RazorGod]

With out a doubt the man I'd most like to see interviewed about his lengthy and legendary career is George Perez.

[wjm1138]

How about Blake Bell about his book Strange and Stranger - The World of Steve Ditko?

How about Mark Evanier about his book Kirby: King of Comics?

[sonnylarue]

How about Blake Bell about his book Strange and Stranger - The World of Steve Ditko?

How about Mark Evanier about his book Kirby: King of Comics?

been trying to book evanier...

but frankly i don't agree with blake bell's views of ditko and his art.

i think he makes a few wrong assumptions , and is at a great disadvantage not being able to ask ditko himself.

[nickmaynard85]

why not do a session with Geoff Johns where he answers fans questions ala Gail's 50 questions
man, that would be awesome.

also, i wish heinberg had new books out.

or how about a heinberg/johns interview? sigh. dare to dream.

With out a doubt the man I'd most like to see interviewed about his lengthy and legendary career is George Perez.

this would be amazing.

[wjm1138]

been trying to book evanier...

Cool!

but frankly i don't agree with blake bell's views of ditko and his art.

Not to divert the thread, but Bell's book is my first and only exposure to Ditko, other than reprints of Amazing Spider-Man and Dr. Strange. Are you saying Bell is not as even-handed as he might have been? Should I go to another source to learn about Ditko's work?

[TomBelandTSSTG]

How about.... ummmm... nevermind.

[jtrigg13]

I would really love to hear from Grant Morrison, Chris Claremont, peter david, Geoff Johns, and JH Williams III who is a really great guy. I really enjoy word balloon, so please keep'em coming

[sonnylarue]

I would really love to hear from Grant Morrison, Chris Claremont, peter david, Geoff Johns, and JH Williams III who is a really great guy. I really enjoy word balloon, so please keep'em coming

claremont turned me down, but i'm game for everyone else.

welcome!

[Scott Mateo]

Bob Rozakis? He can be reached at bobro32@aol.com

Just imagine...the Answer Man...live!

[Tim Bishop]

Bob Rozakis?

I don't know, John, that would seem a natural...

[sonnylarue]

I don't know, John, that would seem a natural...


i agree.

[William Joseph Dunn]

but frankly i don't agree with blake bell's views of ditko and his art.

i think he makes a few wrong assumptions , and is at a great disadvantage not being able to ask ditko himself.


interesting. are you talking about his view that Ditko's Randian belief system eventually was his professional and artistic downfall (that's how I took Bell's overall analysis). I'm not sure if I bought into that part either. or was it something else entirely?

[iGotKittyPryde]

claremont turned me down, but i'm game for everyone else.

welcome!

Huh, that's too bad about Claremont. Did he have a reason for it (that would be reasonable to share)?

It seems like he'd be a good guest and that he has several books he writes that could use the extra attention.

[sonnylarue]

Huh, that's too bad about Claremont. Did he have a reason for it (that would be reasonable to share)?

It seems like he'd be a good guest and that he has several books he writes that could use the extra attention.

this was at the nycc in 2006. i explained what i do, and asked if he'd be interested.

the answer was simply "no"

[Retroman]

Hi John!
First time poster here! :eek: I would like to see you interview folks from the animation scene, specifically the old Saturday Morning legends like Lou Scheimer from Filmation, folks from Ruby-Spears, Hanna Barbera, Gary Owens, Mark Evanier and any other folks you can get :) Also folks from Two - Morrows magazine and any creators from DC and Marvel bronze age.

[The Funketeer]

After listening to the DC Vault episode, I'd love to hear from more of the old timers like Marty. That stuff to me is far more interesting to hear than what some of these young guys have to say.

[Kotus]

Here is a short list:

John Ostrander - I know you did an interview with Mr. Ostrander but I can't find a link to it anywhere. A new interview on Mr. Ostrander's current work would be most welcome especially with a repost of the original conversation as a primer.

Tim Truman - Grimjack, Scout, Airboy, The Spider, Conan, The Black Lamb, Star Wars, Jonah Hex, Hawkworld, Lone Ranger & Tonto and tons more. Lots of fodder for a good conversation.

Mike Baron - Really enjoyed the classic interview you recently reposted. Mr. Baron was suprisingly candid and had some interesting things to say. I would love to hear a longer more in-depth conversation.

Jim Starlin - I wold like to hear Mr. Starlin talk about his current work at DC and all his past works as well. If you could get an update on the status of The Breed and Cosmic Guard/Kid Kosmos that would be great.

George Perez - He is the man - that is all.

The heads of the DC & Marvel trade paperback programs in two back to back conversations especially if you open up the forum to take questions beforehand.

[sonnylarue]

this month...

art baltazar, b clay moore skottie young, and alex ross all confirmed.

rucka and johns in the works

[iGotKittyPryde]

this month...

art baltazar, b clay moore skottie young, and alex ross all confirmed.

rucka and johns in the works

Wow, awesome stuff all around!

I'll be looking forward to that stuff...

Alex Ross, that seems like a heck of a get, but then you get a lot of big names.

[thefreakytiki]

Mike Zeck!

Easily one of the most under appreciated artists to work at Marvel. This guy doesn't get the fanboy love he deserves (Secret Wars, Original Punisher mini, Kraven's last hunt, Captain America, countless GI Joe).


the Tiki http://www.pixeljoint.com/files/icons/tiki_torches.gif

[nightwing1982]

Joe Q and Dan Buckley so SOMEONE can ask them: Why place a $3.99 price tag for only 22 page of materiel? Why not get rid of stockcard covers so the prices would be at $2.99?

[Weasel21385]

Mike Carey

I really love what he's been doing on the X-Books and think that would make an interesting conversation.

[markclapham]

Mike Carey

I really love what he's been doing on the X-Books and think that would make an interesting conversation.

Can I ditto Carey? He'd be great. Although I suspect the time zone difference will be hell for John. Sorry!

[AceOfSpades]

Marcos Martin!
I just read Amazing Spider-man #579 and Dr Strange: The Oath and he is my new favourite artist

[ChuckMcButcalf]

Marcos Martin!
I just read Amazing Spider-man #579 and Dr Strange: The Oath and he is my new favourite artist

I'll have to go with Ace on that one. Marcos is one of my favorite Spidey artists of all time and his work on the character has been relatively limited. His style is kind of NeoDitko and its fantastic. Good call sir.

[sonnylarue]

i agree about marcos's art, and would love to speak to him.

same for mike carey, but as was stated the time zone difference is a challenge

[The Funketeer]

I'll second and third Mike Zeck.

[Arion]

i agree about marcos's art, and would love to speak to him.

same for mike carey, but as was stated the time zone difference is a challenge

I used to talk to a guy in England, you just have to make the right calculations.

[sonnylarue]

I used to talk to a guy in England, you just have to make the right calculations.


i know, i have too...

it just takes a little longer to set something up

[Adrian B AWESOME]

Holy shit, how did these two incredible women never come up:

Karen Berger
Jenette Kahn

That would be an amazing podcast. Two of the most influential people in all of comics who also happen to be women.

[sonnylarue]

Holy shit, how did these two incredible women never come up:

Karen Berger
Jenette Kahn

That would be an amazing podcast. Two of the most influential people in all of comics who also happen to be women.

dc is a little strange when it comes to requests for their specific editors. not sure why, i think it's corporate nonsense...

they usually tell me they are not available, but i will try via RAMA...

i'd have to llocate jennette kahn, may again via RAMA

[PJ1336]

how about a Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning interview in regards to War of Kings, and of course all the other great books they do.

[nightwing1982]

Stuart Moore
Jamal Igle

And maybe a few inker interviews like Mick Gray.

[wjm1138]

John, I suggest Craig Thompson, writer/artist of Blankets, Goodbye, Chunky Rice, Carnet De Voyage, worked at Dark Horse in production, etc.

I don't know when his next book Habibi will be finished, but the snippets on his blog look awesome. He's from my neck of the woods, too. Living in Portland now I think.

http://blog.dootdootgarden.com/

[Kurt Russell Crowe]

how about a Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning interview in regards to War of Kings, and of course all the other great books they do.

oh shit yes

[kaldahl]

Cary Bates
Elliot S! Maggin

An interview about the Superman comics of the 70s and 80s would be interesting for us old people.

[Armored Dildo]

John, I suggest Craig Thompson, writer/artist of Blankets, Goodbye, Chunky Rice, Carnet De Voyage, worked at Dark Horse in production, etc.

I don't know when his next book Habibi will be finished, but the snippets on his blog look awesome. He's from my neck of the woods, too. Living in Portland now I think.

http://blog.dootdootgarden.com/

Seconded.

[Gideon Gloom]

Ann Nocenti? Apologies if she's already been mentioned. I imagine she would have some interesting stories to tell.

[Gideon Gloom]

And this might not really be the kind of thing you're looking for, but veteran British writers like Pat Mills, Alan Grant and John Wagner might be good interviews. Their name awareness in the US isn't all that it might be, particularly in recent years, but they all have amazing bodies of work behind them and they're still rolling.

[ScottishGreenLantern]

Get Mark Millar!

[William Joseph Dunn]

Get Mark Millar!

he was on the show...I couldn't understand what he was saying though.

[Brown Bear 76]

I would love to hear you interview the three below:
Tom Brevoort
Peter David
Mike Zeck

[William Joseph Dunn]

hey John, I don't know if this was suggested or not before, but have you thought about interviewing Joe Kubert? I had him as a teacher and I can tell you he definitely has opinions about comics...it might be interesting.

[sonnylarue]

hey John, I don't know if this was suggested or not before, but have you thought about interviewing Joe Kubert? I had him as a teacher and I can tell you he definitely has opinions about comics...it might be interesting.

been tryiing to schedule something with joe

[sonnylarue]

Get Mark Millar!

mark has been so busy, and we can't seem to arrange a good time to talk again.

we will though.

[Matt O.]

I would love Terry Moore. It would be really interesting to hear an in-depth conversation about the process of creating Strangers in Paradise and talk of his new series, Echo, plus his experience at Marvel.

[AceOfSpades]

Hey a talk with Robert Kirkman is always good
With Image United coming up, I think it could be a good coversation

[sonnylarue]

Hey a talk with Robert Kirkman is always good
With Image United coming up, I think it could be a good coversation

robert and i have something special planned coming up in april.

[AceOfSpades]

robert and i have something special planned coming up in april.

Nice!
Already looking forward to it, sir.

[Arion]

robert and i have something special planned coming up in april.

Glad to hear that.

[vichussmith]

Peter Tomasi would be a good interview

[absolutemarc]

I think Pete Tomasi would be a great addition too. Questions about Hitman (he was an editor and it is my all-time fave series), the transition from editor to writer, his movie script, Black Adam, Nightwing (my fave character) etc, etc.

I love the podcast and would like to see more DC creators and editors in general. I read from many companies and while DC is my fave I enjoy the Marvel-centric and Indy podcasts too but would like my behind the scenes at DC fix too :)

-Marc

[mametfan]

Would love to hear you moderate a debate between Bendis and Loeb. Doesn't really matter what the topic is. Doesn't even have to be a debate but if you could get them on at the same time for discussion or debate. Doesn't even have to be the usual epic length. I think this would be one of your greatest shows ever.

[oconnellmd]

I'm going to second Evan Dorkin, John. LOVE that that self-loathing magnificent bastard! His "Dork" comics are some of the most hilarious pieces of social satire around, and I'm a huge fan of his Pirate Corp$/Hectic Planet work. That's not even counting the Milk & Cheese. He's one of the great (for some reason) forgotten voices in comics. Do the Dork, man!

[Maestro]

When was the last time Dan Slott was on. get him. and what about Alex Maleev? he's a regular on the board

[sonnylarue]

When was the last time Dan Slott was on. get him. and what about Alex Maleev? he's a regular on the board

i will touch base with slott in ny, and get him back soon,

alex is a little self concious about doing spoken interviews, so he always has declined, but i'll still keep asking him when i see him.

[OzMan]

I would most look forward to
BKV, But I always enjoy hearing from Matt Fraction. Mostly I would love to hear from possibly a director or one of the creative teams from either the DC DVD Animated Series or most recently the Hulk Vs. Series of animations from Marvel.

[RazorGod]

While there are a ton of people I'd love to hear on Word Balloon my all time #1 pick would have to be George Perez! But a close 2nd would be Matt Wagner. I won't bother even making a bigger list as if I got a good career spanning interview with either creator I would die a happy man. Cheers.

[scotthpdx]

You gotta get Hickman back now that he's doing FF and Secret Warriors.

Geoff Johns so that we can all be even more stoked for Blackest Night.

Bryan Lee O'Malley would be cool (others Have suggested him I believe) but I don't know if you've been into the Scott Pilgrim books or not.

[sonnylarue]

You gotta get Hickman back now that he's doing FF and Secret Warriors.

Geoff Johns so that we can all be even more stoked for Blackest Night.

Bryan Lee O'Malley would be cool (others Have suggested him I believe) but I don't know if you've been into the Scott Pilgrim books or not.

talked to all 3 at nycc, hickman and i did a video, while o'malley and johns were approached for future phone chats.

[Weasel21385]

I think a Kyle and Yost double one like you did with Fraction and Brubaker would be awesome. Not only is X-Force one of the best books I read every month but the Hulk Vs. movie was such a great time as well.

[sonnylarue]

While there are a ton of people I'd love to hear on Word Balloon my all time #1 pick would have to be George Perez! But a close 2nd would be Matt Wagner. I won't bother even making a bigger list as if I got a good career spanning interview with either creator I would die a happy man. Cheers.

I will be speaking to perez and matt in april.

However, Wagner has been on 2 previous convention shows, a wizard chgo show, and the FX con from 2007.

[Zac Goyette]

Even though I doubt it would be possible, I would love to hear a roundtable conversation with all the Daredevil creative teams that have been on the book since the Marvel Knights launch.

[scotthpdx]

talked to all 3 at nycc, hickman and i did a video, while o'malley and johns were approached for future phone chats.

Hooray!!! Is the Hickman interview up on Newsarama?

[Armored Dildo]

how about a Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning interview in regards to War of Kings, and of course all the other great books they do.

Abnett/Lanning would be awesome! Although maybe a War of Kings debrief once it's all out?

[oconnellmd]

Abnett/Lanning would be awesome! Although maybe a War of Kings debrief once it's all out?

Ooh, voting for that, too. LOVE those dudes.

[PatrickHerman]

John,

I would love to hear you converse with John Severin at some point.

Patrick