Sinopse
From Challengers Comics + Conversation in Chicago, this is CONTEST OF CHALLENGERS, a podcast about the business of running a comic book store. Hosted by Patrick Brower and W. Dal Bush. Challengers 1845 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 ChallengersComics.com
Episódios
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Contest of Challengers 2.10: The Hammer
28/03/2011 Duração: 01h31minThis episode is called “The Hammer” for reasons that were edited out. But the name stuck. What you DO get is a C2E2 wrap-up, reasons why Becky Cloonan is pretty f’n awesome and the promised listener mail answers! Buckle up; it’s a long one!
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Contest of Challengers 2.9: Welllllll, it's a Big Show
14/03/2011 Duração: 01h03minWe don’t mean it to, but this episode is chock full of our C2E2 thoughts, set-up, plans and goals. Not all at once, mind you, we spread it out for you. And Dal has some pretty great thoughts about the way digital comics should be made. See you at C2E2!
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Contest of Challengers 2.8: Fashion Show
07/03/2011 Duração: 01h14minLike a new line of clothing on the runway, this week Patrick and Dal trot out a list of reasons why they do/don't do the things they do/don't do. Less industry wide/more of a Challengers-specific focus. And the answer to the Riddle of the Ages!
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Contest of Challengers 2.7: Ad-diversity
02/03/2011 Duração: 01h18minOh man, this one has it all—and LESS! We go from having nothing to talk about to having TOO much to talk about in the span of an hour. We get mad at each other and tensions rise, but we work thru it because we are pros. PROS! Here’s a brief rundown: MSU’s Comic & Visual Narrative class; the end of DC’s First Wave line leads into Dal’s ultimate super-hero publishing plans; Marvel’s ‘new’ direction for the Marvel Adventures line; more on Ted Adams' Keynote Address from the 2011 ComicsPRO Conference; our secret shopper grade, and less… because we lost our first 5 or so minutes, including Patrick’s first-ever attempt at a disclaimer. Dal says it all (at 24 minutes and 9 seconds in), “God, this one’s gonna be a winner.”
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Contest of Challengers 2.6: Toys Story
22/02/2011 Duração: 56minThis week on the ART OF WRESTLING podcast, host and pro-wrestling icon COLT CABANA talks about support for the show and the possibility of a live recording in the spring. Elsewhere, Dal’s mind completely freezes and there is talk of Border’s effect on the current comic-buying climate. And... a bonus phone call from Jimmy P$ Hayes!
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Contest of Challengers 2.5: Fearpoint
10/02/2011 Duração: 36minMan, are we on a roll! So much so that for the second time in 2011 we've had to increase our monthly podcast storage memory to accommodate our more-than-regular schedule! This one is a little shorter as we've already hit you with a Season 1 episode this week, but there's always a little something worth talking about in comics! Featuring Fear Itself vs. Flashpoint and a brief analysis on trying to sell 33 million convention tickets.
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Contest of Challengers 1.31
06/02/2011 Duração: 51minWhat? Season 1 numbering? What's going on?!? It's the return to the interview format (and thus Season 1 numbering) as Patrick happily welcomes Samantha LaFountain to Challengers! What gets a 9-year old girl from the wilds of rural New Jersey interested in comics? Where do you even get comics in rural New Jersey? These questions and many, many others are answered in our giggliest episode to date!
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Contest of Challengers 2.4: Variant Diversity
02/02/2011 Duração: 54minThis week, the microphone faces Dal so Patrick is a mere echo! We had to wait a full day to post this, our 5th CoC in as many weeks, because we went over our monthly-allotted storage space w/ Libsyn, but it’s not our fault; comics never stand still, baby! Also, “insert show content here.” Ha! That was a joke! We actually talk about not having to like comics, but WANTING to, the Creators Front for Diversity in Comics, and why we don't stock variant covers anymore.
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Contest of Challengers 2.3: Isocahedral Decoding
24/01/2011 Duração: 01h15sHey kids, remember a thing called the Comics Code Authority? Well, it's dead and we can't seem to care. This week we talk about rating systems for comics, Once A Week (a new internet resource of creator-owned comic information), isocahedral comics, and so very much more. Also, Lady Gaga and Savage Dragon! Um, not "Lady Gaga AND Savage Dragon." Lady Gaga and also Savage Dragon.
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Contest of Challengers 2.2: The 6th Gallery
18/01/2011 Duração: 59minCullen Bunn. Brian Hurtt. The Sixth Gun. A thourough and comprehensive discussion on art and art galleries.
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Contest of Challengers 2.1: Yesterday and Tomorrow
11/01/2011 Duração: 01h07minWe're back in less than a week--someone call Guinness! The world of comic book publishing never slows down, and neither does the news that comes out of it. This episode Patrick and W. Dal talk about the editorial hierarchy at Marvel; all of the worthy candidates for 2 ComicsPRO industry awards; the return of letter columns, and more. There is also a tribute to Y&T bassist Phil Kennemore, dueling Michael Caine impressions and Verizon iPhone talk in a record 20 minutes of after-podcast talk. Oh, you’ll know when you’ve listened too long.
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Contest of Challengers 2.0: Return
04/01/2011 Duração: 01h06minNew Season! New Format! It's 2.0, baby, and in this pilot episode, Patrick and W. Dal talk about getting a breather on Wednesday mornings, the viability of all-ages material in the direct market, the Architects, red rage and so much more. Welcome back to the podcast you only thought you missed. We're here to prove otherwise!
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Contest of Challengers 1.30: Off The Rails
11/10/2010 Duração: 01h06minThis episode, the recording, editing and posting, was the most time-consuming experience I have had yet with Contest of Challengers. So much so that this is a completely different version that the one I just spent an extra hour re-editing. As a result, I have nothing else to say here.
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Contest of Challengers 1.29: I Love You AND We've Chosen Comics
19/08/2010 Duração: 37minTriple trouble on this episode of Challengers, as Dal talks with comics couple Stien and Christian all about their history, their comics... and the horror of Rashida Jones' comic book.
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Contest of Challengers 1.28: The Immortal Admiral
14/07/2010 Duração: 26minOnrie Kompan joins Patrick this episode to tell all about the unbeatable warrior, Yi Soon Shin, to talk about digital devices, the Amazing Spider-Man and how an electronic community will never replace a physical, brick and mortar one. At least we HOPE so... Also, as an added bonus, there's background noise (at the beginning)! Yes! The sounds of a busy comic store on a Wednesday. You're welcome!
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Contest of Challengers Ep. 027: Original Pirate Material
30/06/2010 Duração: 42minDal talks to Jon M. about Doctor Who, The Return of Bruce Wayne, Wonder Woman #600 and other things all obtained legally.
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Contest of Challengers 1.26: The Morrison Manister
11/06/2010 Duração: 19minPatrick is joined by Challenger-in-training KENT FREMON. Kent loves Grant Morrison's Batman and he's not afraid to tell you about it. And Seaguy. And even some non-Morrison works, like Tales Designed to Thrizzle are discussed! And cartoons. Kent is also forced at virtual gunpoint to recommend something for you all to read. And he does. Good show, Kent!
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Contest of Challengers Ep. 025: The Amazing Hellblazer
24/05/2010 Duração: 26minThis time out, Dal talks with RYAN VOSS about Amazing Spider-Man, John Constantine: Hellblazer, Amazing Spider-Man, Scalped, and Amazing Spider-Man again. BONUS: Amazing Spider-Man discussion.
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Contest of Challengers 1.24: P.S. = Put Succinctly
10/05/2010 Duração: 35minEverything old is new again this week as we welcome Jimmy PS Hayes to not only Contest of Challengers, but to Challengers in general! Jimmy joins Patrick to discuss the figure-four leg-lock, paying people back, Robert Kirkman, the difference between the comics you read as a kid and the comics you want to own now, and Tom DeFalco. They also do a quick C2E2 wrap-up and Patrick does a horrible impression of a former comic publisher. Featuring W. Dal Bush and James Galinski.