Ep 91 ComicPop Visits with RosaLinda Diaz Author of “Any Given Sub Day” and the Upcoming “Wedding Belles and Beaus Pt 1

Michelle and Richard enjoy some time with author RosaLinda Diaz.  We discuss her novel Any Given Sub Day and get a tease on her just released Wedding Belles & Beaus, from her “slice of life” series School Belles.  Join us for Part 1 of our visit and stay tuned for Part 2.

Thank again to RosaLinda Diaz and Rhonda Rees for their support of ComicPop Library.

What we visited about in this episode:

  1. Any Given Sub Day, RosaLinda Diaz, Gumption and Grace Publishing, 2020.
  2. Wedding Belles & Beaus, Rosalinda Diaz, Gumption and Grace Publishing, 2020.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)”, Best Kept Secret, Sheena Easton, EMI America/RT Industries, 1983.
  2. “Get On Your Feet”, Cuts Both Ways, Gloria Estefan, Epic, 1989.

Links:

RosaLinda Diaz’ Website

RosaLinda Diaz’ Author Facebook Page

RosaLinda Diaz’ Twitter

RosaLinda Diaz’ Instagram

Summer Wishes Novella Page

School Belles Series Page

Rhonda Rees’ PR Company

ComicPop Library Facebook Page

Ep 21 ComicPopping Manga Style with “Riot”

The ComicPop Crew travel back to the “Old West”… well not exactly.  We actually travel to an Apocalyptic Steampunk Old West flavored world.  We have our six shooters blazing, along with supernaturalish powers, fighting cybernetic outlaws.  Join us in discussing and reviewing Satoshi Shiki’s manga Riot and Riot Act 2.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Riot, Satoshi Shiki, Viz Entertainment, 1997.
  2. Riot: Act Two, Satoshi Shiki, Viz Entertainment, 1997.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Wild Wild West”, Wild Wild West Soundtrack and Willennium LP, Will Smith – featuring Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee, Overbrook-Interscope-Columbia, 1999.
  2. “Wanted Dead or Alive”, Slippery When Wet LP, Bon Jovi, Mercury, 1987.

Links:

Viz Media’s Webpage

Viz Media’s Facebook Page

Flying Colors Comics Website

Flying Colors Comics FaceBook Page

Flying Colors Comics YouTube Channel

ComicPop Library Facebook Page

Ep 23 ComicPop Game Play with Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Overload Booster Pack Box

The ComicPop Crew goes back to the gaming realm of Yu-Gi-Oh!  This time with the Duel Overload booster pack box.  Join us as we dive into ten booster packs to see what new cards are coming in this card set of Ultra Rare level cards.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Overload Booster Pack Box, Konami, 2020. This set contains 100 Ultra Rare Cards and 6 Oversize Cards.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Knight of the Wind”, Sonic and the Black Knight Original Soundtrack, Crush 40, Sega 2012.
  2. “Cry of the Dragons”, Cry of the Dragon LP, BrunuhVille featuring Sharm, BrunuhVille, 2014.

Links:

Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Website

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Website

Konami Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library Facebook Page

Ep 49 ComicPop…corn Movies – Predator Franchise, Pt 1

Logan and Richard start a new franchise!  This time it’s the Predator franchise.  You are forewarned…if you haven’t seen this movie don’t listen to the podcast.  We spoil the heck out of it as we discuss and review the whole movie.  It’s an older movie so that should be alright.  So we begin with director John McTiernan’s feature Predator.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Predator, John McTiernan – director, 20th Century Fox, 1987.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Train of Thought”, Four Songs, Andrew Lubman, 2007.

Links:

James Young’s Website.

James Young’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

Ep 91 ComicPop Visits with Varak Kaloustian Discussing His Series “The Legend of V”

The ComicPop Crew gets to spend some time with author Varak Kaloustian, of the Young Adult Series The Legend of V.  With any “Legend” the storytelling is adventurous and fantastical and we wouldn’t have it any other way.  So join us on a fun trip through Varak’s “World” in The Legend of V.

What we visited about in this episode:

  1. The Legend of V Book 1: The Solar System’s Prophecies, Varak Kaloustian, TLOV Publishing, 2015.
  2. The Legend of V Book 2: Triangle Corruption, Varak Kaloustian, TLOV Publishing, 2017.
  3. The Legend of V Book 3: Psycho Star Showdown, Varak Kaloustian, TLOV Publishing, 2019.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Strangers Like Me”, Tarzan Soundtrack, Phil Collins, Walt Disney Records, 1999.
  2. “One Call Away”, Nine Track Mind, Charlie Puth, Artist Partner Group, 2016.

Links:

The Legend of V Website

The Legend of V Facebook Page

Varak Kaloustain’s Twitter Page

Varak Kaloustain’s Instagram Page

Dane G. Kroll’s Website

Dane G. Kroll’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library Facebook Page

Ep 48 ComicPop…corn Movies – Valkyrie

The ComicPop Crew swoops back in time to World War II.  Hitler is blazing a trail of conquest through Europe.  However, some brave German men and women take stands to try and stop his actions.  Operation Valkyrie is one such stand.  Join us as we review and discuss Bryan Singer’s feature Valkyrie.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Valkyrie, Bryan Singer – director, United Artists, 2008.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Train of Thought”, Four Songs, Andrew Lubman, 2007.

Links:

Craig Greenberg’s Website

Craig Greenberg Facebook Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

Ep 21 ComicPop Gets Animated with The Angry Birds Movie

This one gets away from us folks. Have a fun time listening to the ComicPop Crew spoil pretty much everything, as we discuss the animated feature The Angry Bird Movie, from directors, Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. The Angry Birds Movie, Clay Kaytis – Director, Fergal Reilly – Director, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2016.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Rockin’ Robin”, Bobby Day, Class, 1958.
  2. “Friends”, The Angry Birds Movie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and If I’m Honest LP, Blake Shelton, Atlantic and Warner Bros. Nashville, 2016.

Links:

Angel Edenburn’s Website

Angel Edenburn’s Author Facebook Page

Isys The Vampire Blog

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

Ep 20 ComicPop Game Play with Yu-Gi-Oh! Chaos Impact Booster Packs, Pt 2

It’s a return to chaos for Logan and Richard!  Why would we do this?  Because we enjoy it so much.  So join us as we find out what new Yu-Gi-Oh cards we get with the next eight booster packs of Chaos Impact.  Many thanks to Hill and Knowlton Strategies and Konami for their continued support.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Yu-Gi-Oh! Chaos Impact Booster Packs, Konami, 2019. This set contains 100 cards consisting of: 48 Commons; 20 Rares; 14 Super Rares; 10 Ultra Rares; and 8 Secret Rares.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Poker Face Metal Cover”, Leo Moracchioli, Frog Leap Studios YouTube Channel, 2013.
  2. “The End”, Reanimation, Linkin Park, Warner Records, 2002.

Links:

Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Website

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Website

Konami Website

Hill & Knowlton Strategies

Strangefruit’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library Facebook Page

Ep 16 ComicPop Heroes take on The Ark: Awakening

Come join us, on our not so round table, as the ComicPop Crew discuss an independent comic book project that Jonathon found for us.  Jonathon went out on a quest to The Smallville ComicCon to meet new friends that bequeathed many treasures upon him.  From his signature from Superman (Brandon Routh) to the bounty he shared with Logan and Richard.  What bounty is this you ask?  It’s the first promotional issue of The Ark: Awakening, part of the Celestial Universe, by Aaron Shaw and Marc Oliver.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. The Ark: Awakening, Aaron Shaw – Story, Marc Oliver – Art, Aaron Shaw (Promotional Copy), 2019.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “The Ace of Swords”, The Turn of a Friendly Card (Expanded Edition), Alan Parsons Project, Arista Records, 1980.
  2. “Train of Thought”, Four Songs, Andrew Lubman, 2007.

Links:

Celestial Universe (Aaron Shaw’s) Website

Celestial Universe (Aaron Shaw’s) Facebook Page

Celestial Universe (Aaron Shaw’s) Patreon Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

Ep 19 ComicPop Game Play with Yu-Gi-Oh! Chaos Impact Booster Packs, Pt 1

The ComicPop Crew gets Chaotic with this review and discussion.  Why get Chaotic?  Because sometimes it just feels good to let go!  To begin the Chaos, this episode is Part 1 of 3, because Hill and Knowlton Strategies, through Konami, have sent us a full box of Chaos Impact Booster Packs!  So join us as we open the first 8 packs to see what we think of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Chaos Impact Booster Packs.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Yu-Gi-Oh! Chaos Impact Booster Packs, Konami, 2019. This set contains 100 cards consisting of: 48 Commons; 20 Rares; 14 Super Rares; 10 Ultra Rares; and 8 Secret Rares.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Under the Sea”, Disney Goes Hardcore, The Ocean Cure, Ghost Killer Entertainment YouTube Channel, 2017.
  2. “Legends Never Dire (ft. Against the Current), Worlds 2017, League of Legends YouTube Channel, 2017.

Links:

Official Yu-Gi-Oh! Website

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Website

Konami Website

Hill & Knowlton Strategies

The Slant’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library Facebook Page