Better Than Fiction
279 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsYour hosts DL Nelson and Scott Sackett will talk comic books, movies, TV, games and art. Whatever they find interesting or entertaining will be discussed.
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Episode 384: Episode #384! M.O.D.O.K., Autumnal, and King of Kong!
July 06, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 20.5 MBEpisode #384! The week our "Cool Stuff" covers topics from a cartoon series to a documentary to comics. First up, Scott has a story involving legendary video game referee Walter Day. If you're unfamiliar check out the documentary "King of Kong". Next, DL talks about the Hulu original series "M.O.D.O.K." Scott reminds us why John Byrne is such a great comic book creator when he spotlights Avengers #164-#166. DL brings another small press gem to the table with "Autumnal". Check it out...
Episode 383: Episode #383! Sweet Tooth, La Mano del Destino and Great Marques of Italy!
June 28, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBEpisode #383! This episode we talk cool stuff from our week of pop-culture. Two excellent comic book series have made the jump to live-action TV. Mark Millar's "Jupiter's Legacy" and Jeff Lemire's "Sweet Tooth" are currently battling for viewership on Netflix. One appears to be the winner. After that, Scott has the documentary "Maserati - 100 Years Against All Odds" and the book "Great Marques of Italy". To wrap up this episode, DL talks about J. Gonzo's Lucha Libre comic "La Mano d...
Episode 382: Episode #382! The New Mutants and Ferris Bueller!
June 22, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBEpisode #382! This week our pop-culture talk focuses on movies. First up, for the younger crowd, Scott talks about a little movie from 1986. Listen as we talk about the comedy classic "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". DL has finally seen "The New Mutants" from FOX. Is it as good as the Marvel movies? Is it as good as any DC movie? Give this episode a listen!
Episode 381: Episode #381! John Romita's Spider-Man and Jack Kirby's Kamandi!
June 15, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 13.3 MBEpisode #381! This week we feature books by two legends. First up, we swing into "John Romita's The Amazing Spider-Man Artisan Edition". Check out this amazing book if you're a fan of great art or early Spider-Man. Next up, is crazy post-apocalyptic action from "Jack Kirby's Kamandi The Last Boy on Earth vol.1." If you like "Planet of the Apes", "West World" or "King Kong" this series maybe for you. Plus we talk about "Jack Kirby Pencil and Inks Artisan Edition" and artist Jim Moo...
Episode 380: Episode #380! OKC Pop Culture Con and Punk Like Me!
June 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 19.8 MBEpisode #380! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson are back with a wide-ranging discussion. DL talks about his first con experience in over a year with the OKC Pop Culture Con. Scott has the documentary "Punk Like Me". Ian Fleming and James Bond news items are discussed. We also have our TV viewing updates. All that and more! Check it out!
Episode 379: Episode #379! Monsters by B.W.S. and Goes!
June 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBEpisode #379! This week we review a book that is over thirty years in the making. Listen as DLNelson and Scott Sackett discuss Barry Windsor-Smith's "Monsters". Also on this episode DL has "Goes" from the not-for-profit Goes Publishing. Check it out!
Episode 378: Episode #378! Mignola Sketchbook, Weirdo and Sara!
May 24, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 14.7 MBEpisode #378! This week we feature three books for our "Cool Stuff". First up is "Sara" from TKO Studios. Writer Garth Ennis is joined by artist Steve Epting and colorist Elizabeth Breitweiser for a tale of a Russian female sniper in WWII. We check out sweet art from "Mike Mignola The Quarantine Sketchbook" from Dark Horse comics. Our third book is "R. Crumb The Weirdo Years 1981-'93" from Last Gasp. Check it out!
Episode 377: Episode #377! Usagi Yojimbo and The New Mutants!
May 18, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 14.4 MBEpisode #377! This week Scott starts off with talk about the Marvel X-Men Cinema franchise. The New Mutants movie and his interaction with Rob Liefeld are discussed. DL is focused on completing Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo series. This week he talks about volume 8 "Shades of Death". Give it a listen!
Episode 376: Episode #376! Works by Jacques Tardi and Barry Windsor-Smith!
May 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 16.8 MBEpisode #376! This week we feature works by two absolute legends in the world of comics. Rene Tardi took extensive notes and even made drawings of his experiences during his time as a P.O.W. in W.W.II. His son Jacques has taken all of Rene's notes and created over 480 pages of story and art. DL reviews all three volumes which cover not only Rene's personal story but also his insight of the war throughout Europe. After that Scott talks a little about Barry Windsor-Smith's "Monsters"...
Episode 375: Episode #375! Stray Dogs and Zappa!
May 04, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 9.69 MBEpisode #375! This week Scott and DL are back with comics and a documentary. DL starts by bringing four new limited series' to the table. There is plenty of Kung-Fu in James Stokoe's "Orphan and the Five Beasts". America is a wasteland with a few killer survivors in Steve Skroce's "Post Americana". A pack of dogs band together to prove their new master is a serial killer in Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner's "Stray Dogs". Brandon Graham continues to channel his inner Moebius with "Rai...
Episode 374: Episode #374! Music From An Unsound Mind - Streets of Murder!
April 26, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 13.6 MBEpisode #374! Another all-new episode! This week Scott has a documentary for his contribution to "Cool Stuff". Listen as he tells us about "Manson: Music From An Unsound Mind". After that, DL brings volume 1 of "Streets of Paris Streets of Murder" by Manchette - Tardi to the podcast. Give this episode a listen!
Episode 373: Episode #373! Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter and much more!
April 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 18.6 MBEpisode #373! This week we check out a new collected edition and discuss stories that involve two high-profile creators. First up, DL tells Scott about the DC Comics collected edition "Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter - The Coming of The Dragon"! Next up, the Disney+ show "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" is getting a lot of attention. Winter Soldier creator Ed Brubaker isn't getting much love from Marvel Cinema though. That's criminal! Rob Liefeld took to social media to comment on co...
Episode 372: Episode #372! Comics Industry Talk and The Nobody!
April 12, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 15.4 MBEpisode #372! Scott Sackett and DLNelson are back with another all-new episode. Up first is the news that Marvel Comics is leaving Diamond distribution for Penguin Random House. Is this the end of single issues? Bonding with physical copies vs digital comics is discussed. We also talk a little about a couple of movies currently on HBO Max with the Snyder cut of "Justice League" and "Godzilla VS. Kong". Plus DL tells Scott about "The Nobody". Check it out!
Episode 371: Episode #371! King Kong!
April 06, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 12.2 MBEpisode #371! With Godzilla VS. Kong now in the theaters and on HBO MAX, we started thinking about other Kaiju films. There maybe other giant monster movies but we are partial to the original, KING KONG. Not quite 5 years ago, Scott Sackett, Barry Burris, Ellis Goodson and DLNelson watched and reviewed the original 1933 classic. Listen as we talk King Kong.
Episode 370: Episode #370 Wolverine, The Boys and How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way!
March 30, 2021 01:55 - 1 hour - 17.8 MBEpisode #370! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson have another wide-ranging discussion. First up, DL tells Scott about the Marvel Comics limited series "Wolverine Black, White & Blood" and Dynamite's "The Boys - Dear Becky". After that Scott spotlights Stan Lee and John Buscema's "How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way". DL also sheds some light on Brian K. Vaughan and Steve Skroce's mini series "We Stand On Guard". All that plus much more! Give it a listen!
Episode 370: #370 Wolverine, The Boys and How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way!
March 30, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 17.8 MBEpisode #370! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson have another wide-ranging discussion. First up, DL tells Scott about the Marvel Comics limited series "Wolverine Black, White & Blood" and Dynamite's "The Boys - Dear Becky". After that Scott spotlights Stan Lee and John Buscema's "How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way". DL also sheds some light on Brian K. Vaughan and Steve Skroce's mini series "We Stand On Guard". All that plus much more! Give it a listen!
Episode 369: Episode #369! WandaVision recap p.2!
March 22, 2021 21:47 - 1 hour - 18.4 MBEpisode #369! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson finish up their recap of WandaVision with episodes 6-9. Of course spoilers ahead. If you haven't watched this magical series do it now then give this episode a listen.
Episode 369: Episode #369!
March 22, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 18.4 MBEpisode #369! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson finish up their recap of WandaVision with episodes 6-9. Of course spoilers ahead. If you haven't watched this magical series do it now then give this episode a listen.
Episode 368: Episode #368! WandaVision recap p.1!
March 16, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 16 MBEpisode #368! With no new Marvel content for over a year, WandaVision took the world of pop-culture by storm. Theories were flying left and right as fans tried to guess what was going on and how the show will set up the next phase of Marvel cinema. Spoilers ahead as Scott Sackett and DLNelson breakdown each episode. Give it a listen True Believers!
Episode 367: Episode #367! ENIAC #1 by Bad Idea!
March 10, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 8.6 MBEpisode #367! This week DL goes it alone talking comics. First up DL talks a little about new publisher Bad Idea comics and their unusual distribution plan. Next up, DL goes deep into Matt Kindt and Doug Braithwaite's ENIAC #1 (This is a SPOILER Filled recap of the entire issue). To finish this episode, Matt Kindt's other high profile book is spotlighted. Listen as DL talks a little about the Keanu Reeves co-written BRZRKR #1. Check it out!
Episode 366: Episode #366! GYO and Dissolving Classroom!
March 03, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 8.55 MBEpisode #366! This week DLNelson takes control of the podcast. On this episode DL focuses on a few works by super-star Manga Horror creator Junji Ito. "Yon & Mu" Junji Ito's "Cat Diary" is up first. If you like cats this book may be for you. Next, DL gives the setup for the "GYO". Something smells fishy in this sci-fi horror story. Lastly we meet two sibling in the darkly demonic "Dissolving Classroom". Give this episode a listen before you read some Junji Ito!
Episode 365: Episode #365! Paper Girls and Off The Rails!
February 23, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 22.6 MBEpisode #365! This week Scott and DL have a wide ranging discussion on a myriad of topics. Talk of the decreasing COVID numbers and the possibility of Comic Book Conventions this year start off the episode. After that, Scott brings the documentary "Off The Rails" - The Darius McCollum story to the podcast. DL talks about Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang's Image Comics series "Paper Girls". All that plus Modern Masters and TV bingeing. Give it a listen!
Episode 364: Episode #364! The Thin Man!
February 16, 2021 00:00 - 36 minutes - 10.6 MBEpisode #364! We are still in the grip of the pandemic (of course). Now we have artic blast to deal with this weekend. For this episode, Scott takes the lead to tell us about his recent viewing of The Thin Man movies. Not only does he talk about each movie's plot but he also has info on the actors, production and budget/profit. Give it a listen!
Episode 363: Episode #363! Creature From The Black Lagoon!
February 09, 2021 00:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBEpisode #363! Since Scott and Barry were unavailable, we decided to bring something different to the table. This week's episode is from our other podcast The Classic Cinema Podcast. Our movie is Creature From The Black Lagoon! As usual we are joined by our fourth host Ellis Goodson. Give it a listen!
Episode 362: Episode #362! Uzumaki, Hope...For The Future and Shiver!
February 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBEpisode #362! This week DL and Barry plug along with their "Cool Stuff" without Scott in the third chair. First up, DL talks about a lot of crazy spirals with Junji Ito's horror masterpiece "Uzumaki". Barry brings Adams and Broxton's "Hope... For The Future" to the podcast. Barry also goes old school with 2 Marvel Treasury Editions. We also talk current shipping woes. To close down this episode DL has another Ito book with "Shiver". Check it out!
Episode 361: Episode #361! Wonder Woman 1984!
January 27, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBEpisode #361! Barry Burris and DLNelson have seen Wonder Woman 1984. Join Scott Sackett as he gets the scoop on this eagerly awaited big budget super hero movie. Needless to say, this episode is very spoiler heavy.
Episode 360: Episode #360! Thunderball!
January 19, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 53 MBEpisode #360! We are back with more Bond, James Bond! In preparation for the next Bond movie, we have decided to take on "The Full Fleming". That means we are going to read (or listen to) all of the Ian Fleming written James Bond novels in written order prior to the new movie's release. After reading or listening to each book, we will discuss it. This week's book is #9 "Thunderball". Bond fans need to give this a listen!
Episode 359: Episode #359! Our Best of 2020!
January 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 36 MBEpisode #359! 2020 was a loooong year but it's finally over. That means it's time for our best of 2020 episode! Listen as we talk about our favorite comics, TV, books, movies, music, cartoons and even documentaries from our world of pop-culture. Check it out!
Episode 358: Episode #358! Tenet, Post Americana and The Mandalorian!
January 04, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBEpisode #358! All new! Always new! This week Scott has a dramatic reading from his new reading project "The Lord Of The Rings". Barry talks a little about the recently released film "Tenet". DL spotlights Steve Skroce's new comic "Post Americana" plus "The Mandalorian show and book. Check it out!
Episode 357: Episode 357! Kirby, Crumb, Marvel and shipping woes!!
December 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBEpisode #357! All new! Always new! This week Barry brings the 21lb. "King-Sized Kirby" book to our virtual table. What do you do with a book that SIZE? Scott shares the "Marvel Classic Sticker Book". DL talks about the recent R. Crumb interview that is available online. We also discuss current covid/holiday shipping delays. Check out this super-sized episode!
Episode 356: Episode #356! Richard Corben and Westworld!
December 23, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 23.7 MBEpisode #356! We found out this week that artist extraordinaire Richard Corben has past away. Listen as we talk about his art style, coloring and some collected editions to seek out. Scott tells about his new model making project. To finish up this episode, the HBO show West World is spotlighted by Barry. Check it out!
Episode 355: Episode #355! Movie industry news, Animal Kingdom and Marvel!
December 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 26.8 MBEpisode #355! This week Barry talks about Warner Bros. big announcement regarding the distribution of their movies next year and what it could mean for our future theater experiences. Scott tells us about the Amazon Prime show "Animal Kingdom". DL sheds some light on Alex Ross' "Marvel" #2. Check it out!
Episode 354: Episode #354 For Your Eyes Only!
December 08, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 21.7 MBEpisode #354! We are back with more Bond, James Bond! In preparation for the next Bond movie, we have decided to take on "The Full Fleming". That means we are going to read (or listen to) all of the Ian Fleming written James Bond novels in written order prior to the new movie's release next year. After reading or listening to each book, we will discuss it. This week's book is #8 "For Your Eyes Only". Bond fans need to give this a listen!
Episode 353: Episode #353! Van Halen, Lolita and Harlan Ellison!
November 30, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBEpisode #353! This week because of Covid we are talking Cool Stuff over the phone. Scott starts us off with the Harlan Ellison documentary "Dreams with Sharp Teeth". Next, with the passing of Eddie Van Halen, Barry tells us about Van Halen concerts he attended over 40 years ago! DL has two Stanley Kubrick movies with "Lolita" and "Fear and Desire". Check it out!
Episode 352: Episode #352! Goldfinger!
November 24, 2020 00:00 - 55 minutes - 24.3 MBEpisode #352! This week DL, Scott and Barry are back with more Bond, James Bond! In preparation for the next Bond movie, we have decided to read (or listen to) all of the Ian Fleming written James Bond novels. After reading or listening to each book, we will discuss it. This week we focus on book #7 "Goldfinger". Bond fans need to give this a listen!
Episode #351! Junji Ito's Smashed and Ford v Ferrari!
November 16, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 22.3 MBEpisode #351! This week we are back with more cool stuff! Halloween has past but DL wants to talk about his recent horror reads. Manga horror writer/artist Junji Ito's books "Smashed" and "Venus in the Blind Spot" are discussed this episode. After that, Scott reminds us why Ford v Ferrari is so good. Give it a listen!
Episode #350! Sean Connery remembered.
November 09, 2020 23:06 - 49 minutes - 21.7 MBEpisode #350! This week we received news that one of our heroes had pasted away. For this episode, we are getting together over the phone to talk about Sean Connery. We are all huge Bond fans but decided not to focus on that aspect of his career. Instead, we talk a little about his back ground, we have some remembrances of people who knew him and discuss some of his other work. Give it a listen!
Episode #349! Sobek, Utopia and Get Shorty!
November 03, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 16.4 MBEpisode #349! This week Barry is away but DL and Scott have new Cool Stuff! First up is James Stokoe's "Sobek" from Shortbox. Then we talk TV with "Get Shorty" and "Utopia". Plus we discuss variant covers, character cross-overs, bound comics and "Borat 2". Give us a listen!
Episode #348! 1st Issue Special and Age of Ultron
October 27, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 9.75 MBEpisode #348! We are back together this week talking "Cool Stuff". In the mid-70's DC Comics had a short lived series called "1st Issue Special". The Warlord, Dr. Fate and The Creeper sprang from it. DL has a preview of the new hardcover that collects the entire run. Next up, Scott has "Jasper Mall". This documentary (currently on Amazon Prime) focuses on a struggling Alabama shopping mall. To finish this episode, Barry gives us his take on the collected "Age of Ultron" hardcover. It doesn't...
Episode #347! Dr. No!
October 19, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 6.96 MBEpisode # 347! This week DL, Scott and Barry are back with more Bond, James Bond! In preparation for the next Bond movie, we have decided to read (or listen to) all of the Ian Fleming written James Bond novels. After reading or listening to each book, we will discuss it. This week we focus on book #6 "Dr. No". Bond fans need to give this a listen!
Episode #346! A decade worth of change in a year.
October 13, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 16.9 MBEpisode #346! For the first time in over six months, we are recording together in person! (However, the pandemic numbers don't appear to be dropping.) This week we talk and speculate about some of the changes to the movie industry. We also talk about possible changes to local and national retailers. How much support is enough to keep your favorite shops open? Check this episode out!
Episode #345! Avengers, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and The Boys!
October 05, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBEpisode #345! We are back from our week of Cool Stuff talking books and TV. First up, Scott talks about a selection of Avengers comics found in "Marvel Universe by John Byrne". DL tells about his recent trip to Mile High Comics and his current TV viewing with "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.D." and "The Boys". Barry tells us about his recent purchase of "Graphic Ink The DC Comics Art of Frank Quitely". Barry also lets us in on his criteria on keeping or letting go of a book. Check it out!
Episode #344! Elvis, ZZ TOP and Little Lulu!
September 29, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 11.5 MBEpisode #344! DL is on vacation so Scott and Barry take over the show. Besides pandemic talk, the guys talk current movie trailers including Dune. After that, Scott brings two documentaries to the table with "This Is Elvis" and "ZZ Top - That Little Ol' Band From Texas". After that, Barry talks comics with Little Lulu, The Wraith and Johnny Dynamite. Give it a listen!
Episode #343! Worms of the Earth and Marvel Omnibus by John Byrne!
September 22, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBEpisode #343! This week Barry Burris, Scott Sackett and DLNelson are back with more "Cool Stuff". First up, Scott sheds some light on a Marvel Comics Omnibus. Listen as he tells us about "Marvel Universe by John Byrne" featuring some of Byrne's early work. After that DL and Barry discuss Robert E. Howard's Bran Mak Morn story "Worms of the Earth" from Wandering Star Publishing. Give this episode a listen!
Episode #342! From Russia With Love!
September 20, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBEpisode # 342! Better late than never with Bond, James Bond! In preparation for the next Bond movie, we have decided to read (or listen to) all of the Ian Fleming written James Bond novels. After reading or listening to each book, we will discuss it. This week we focus on book #5 "From Russia With Love". Bond fans need to give this a listen!
Episode #341! Blade Runner 2049 and Interlinked!
September 07, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBEpisode #341! Welcome back! This week we focus our attention on Denis Villeneuve's modern masterpiece "Blade Runner 2049". First up, we discuss the movie's story/visuals/sound. Then we dive into Tanya Lapointe's new book "Blade Runner 2049 Interlinked - The Art". Check it out!
Episode #340! Pulp, Vivarium and The Alien!
August 31, 2020 23:46 - 56 minutes - 13.4 MBEpisode #340! DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back talking "Cool Stuff". This week we are recording in person and outdoors. First up DL has the new Image book "The Alien" by Brian K. Vaughan and Marcos Martin. Next, Scott reviews the new Jesse Eisenberg movie "Vivarium". Finally DL has his book of the week - "Pulp" by Brubaker and Phillips. Give it a listen!
Episode #339! Works of Gene Luen Yang and Comic Con!
August 24, 2020 00:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBEpisode #339! Although we are socially distancing, we are still podcasting! This week Barry starts us off by asking about the "virtual" San Diego Comic Con @Home . Did any useful info get dropped? Scott and DL give their opinions about a virtual con. After that, DL spotlights two works by super-star creator Gene Luen Yang. First is "American Born Chinese". Next, DL talks about the two volume period piece "Boxers & Saints". He also brings the over-sized art book "Fantastic Paintings of Frazet...
Episode #338! Diamonds Are Forever!
August 17, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 20.7 MBEpisode # 338! This week we are back with more Bond! In preparation for the next Bond movie, we have decided to read (or listen to) all of the Ian Fleming written James Bond novels. After reading or listening to each book, we will discuss it. This week we focus on book #4 "Diamonds Are Forever". Bond fans need to give this a listen!
Episode #337! Fire Power, Devolution and The Prisoner!
August 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBEpisode #337! Welcome back for more Cool Stuff! This week Barry talks books with Max Brooks' Bigfoot thriller "Devolution". Dl talks comics with Robert Kirkman's low dough trade "Fire Power" and it's companion Free Comic Book Summer comic and Matt Fraction's "Adventureman". Scott talks 60's TV with "The Prisoner". Check it out!