Better Than Fiction
277 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 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 #334! Live And Let Die!
July 20, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 20.9 MBEpisode #334! This week we are back with another "Full Fleming" episode. Listen as we discuss Ian Fleming's James Bond novel #2 "Live and Let Die"! Was it as good as "Casino Royale"? Bond fans need to check this episode out for details!
Episode #333! New comics spotlight and Future World!
July 14, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 18.4 MBEpisode #333! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson enjoy the lovely sounds of the outdoors during their July 4th episode. Between the sounds of popping fireworks, they talk about the current state of the comic book industry. Scott tells us about two movies he's watched recently. First is a documentary of the famous nightclub "CBGB". Then he tells us about the "WestWorld" sequel "Future World". DL spotlights new comic book issues of "Dear Becky", "Negan Lives", "Red Rooster", "Marvels Snapsho...
Episode #332! Catching up with Mike Kennedy!
July 06, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 24.7 MBEpisode #332! This week Scott and DL are joined by longtime friend Mike Kennedy! We start our conversation with our time in art school then move to Mike's days owning Planet Comics. From there we talk a little bit about cons of the past and speculate on the possibility of any cons this year. During our conversation, Mike talks about his career in comics and his published work. We also discuss collecting art (con sketches) and comic pages (published art). Give this episode a listen!
Episode #331! The Millennium Trilogy, Boiled Angels and Wonder Woman Dead Earth!
June 29, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBEpisode #331! This week we spotlight a few things we've enjoyed from our world of pop-culture. First up Scott tells us about a comic book artist who was sent to prison for drawing. Listen as he reviews the documentary "Boiled Angels - The Trial of Mike Diana". After that, Barry tells us about the many ways (and how he recommends) he has consumed Stieg Larsson's "Millennium Trilogy". To close down this episode, DL has a few DC Comics Black Label recommendations including Wonder Woman Dead Ear...
Episode #330! Casino Royale!
June 23, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBEpisode #330! This week Barry, Scott and DL are back with another new episode. In preparation for the new Bond movie "No Time To Die", we have decided to take on what Barry calls "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 later this year. After reading or listening to each book, we will discuss it. This week's book is the first novel "Casino Royale". Bond fans need to gi...
Episode #329! Prince of Cats, 70's Joker Comics and Knives Out!
June 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 16.6 MBEpisode #329! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson get together to talk "Cool Stuff". To start, DL talks about a comic series he avoided as a kid. Listen as he talks about reading the series "Joker - The Clown Prince of Crime!" from the low price digital copies. After that Scott tells us about the movie "Knives Out". Then he shows off two new book purchases. First up is Ronald Wimberly's "Prince of Cats" from Image Comics. Then he shows us the book "The Marvel Art of Chris Bachalo". Check it...
Episode #328! The Locust Bride, Habitat and Cayrel's Ring!
June 09, 2020 00:00 - 52 minutes - 23 MBEpisode #328! This week on the show Scott spotlights the screen play "The Locust Bride" by our friend Ellis Goodson. After that, DL has two works featuring art by Simon Roy. First is Roy's futuristic/post apocalyptic tale "Habitat" from Image Comics. Next is writer Shannon Lentz' sci-fi/outer space story "Cayrels Ring" published by A Wave Blue World. Barry tells us about "November vol.1 The Girl On The Roof" by Matt Fraction. To close down this episode Scott talks about the D&D documentary "...
Episode #327! James Bond, Hal Foster and Keith Richards!
June 01, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 25.6 MBEpisode #327! We are back with more "Cool Stuff"! First, Scott spotlights a reference book we can utilize as we try to make it through all Ian Fleming James Bond novels prior to new movies release. Listen as he describes "Ian Fleming's James Bond - Annotations and Chronologies for Ian Fleming's Bond Stories" by John Griswold. After that, DL has another great Vanguard book. This time it's a biography/art book of "the father of the adventure strip" Hal Foster. To finish up this episode Barry t...
Episode #326! Allegiance Comics, The Night and Multimedia-ing!
May 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBEpisode #326! This week we are back with all-new "Cool Stuff"! First up Scott talks about Allegiance Comics. Mitch Breitweiser is back in the world of comics. And the comics can be found at your local Walmart. DL reviews "The Night" by French master Philippe Druillet. Lastly, Barry talks about all the multimedia-ing he's been doing this week. Check it out!
Episode #325! Jack Kirby's 2001 A Space Odyssey and The Losers!
May 19, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBEpisode #325! This week we focus on two works by the great Jack Kirby. First up is his fantastic war comic "The Losers". Featured in "Our Fighting Forces" #151-162, these WWII comics feature some of his best '70's DC work. Next up, we check out Kirby's adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's "2001 A Space Odyssey". Packed with over-sized art, this Marvel treasury edition is truly worth checking out. Give us a listen!
Episode #324! Damnation Alley, Humanoids and Mowgli's Mirror!
May 12, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBEpisode #324! This week we continue on with the podcast from our homes. First up Scott talks about the Roger Zelazny novel "Damnation Alley". Barry recalls his awesome meeting of Zelazny also! Don't miss that. Barry then talks about some recent scores he's netted on EBAY and Groupees. To wrap up this episode DL talks about two recent reads with "Fantastic Four Season One" and "Mowgli's Mirror". Check it out!
Episode #323! Judge Dredd, Underwater and Picard!
May 05, 2020 00:00 - 59 minutes - 28.1 MBEpisode #323! This week we are still observing social distancing. That doesn't stop us from talking about Cool Stuff in our world of pop-culture though. Barry begins by telling us about a horror movie 7 miles down with "Underwater". After that, Scott focuses on a law-enforcer with the book "Judge Dredd Case files vol.1". To wrap up this episode, DL talks about season one of "Picard". Check it out!
Episode #322! Black Water Lilies, Jeremiah and Murder at the ABA!
April 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBEpisode #322! Still under self quarantine, we are back with an all-new episode. First up, Scott talks about the book "Murder at the ABA" by Isaac Asimov. DL has read a murder mystery also. Listen as he talks about Michel Bussi's adapted "Black water Lilies". To finish up this episode, Barry talks about completing his collection of Hermann's "Jeremiah". Give it a listen!
Episode #321! God Hates Astronauts, Cannon and Cobra Kai!
April 21, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 19.1 MBEpisode #321! This week we talk books and TV. First up, Barry has a review of Wally Wood's "Cannon". Next, DL talks a little about the Netflix series "Tiger King". After that he focuses on Ryan Browne's most excellent comic book "God Hates Astronauts". To finish up this episode Scott talks about the YouTube series "Cobra Kai". Check it out!
Episode #320! Diamond Comics Distribution discussion!
April 14, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBEpisode #320! We are back. DL, Scott and Barry are observing social distancing by recording from our various bunkers. Besides our usual updates on our current situations, we talk about Diamond Comics Distributors decision to halt receiving and shipping new stock. What will become of your LCS? What will be the fate of single issues or the even collector market? Listen for potential answers from a former retailer. Enjoy!
Episode #319! Blade Runner 2019, Diamond and Bettie Page!
April 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBEpisode #319! This week we are still recording from our broadcast bunkers. Besides some brief COVID-19 talk, we discuss Diamond Comics Distributors halting the distribution of merchandise to retailers. What does that mean for readers and creators? After that, Scott shares the documentary "Bettie Page Reveals All". Next up, DL has a trio of comics to spotlight including "Blade Runner 2019 #7, Cat Shit One #1 and Marvels Snapshots FF #1. To wrap up this episode, Ellis tells us about the audio ...
Episode #318! Sgt. Rock, Podchair and Neal Adams!
April 01, 2020 23:09 - 58 minutes - 82.2 MBEpisode #318! This week we are observing social distancing by self-quarantining to our personal bunkers. That doesn't stop us from the podcasting though. We are getting together now over the internet to talk COVID-19, comics, painting, movies and whatever else that pops up. Please bear with us with the sound quality at first, it does get better. All that and special guest Ellis Goodson!
Episode #317! Andre the Giant and Eric Powell!
March 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 17.2 MBEpisode #317! DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back this week talking books. First up, we have another Box Brown biography with "Andre the Giant - Life and Legend". Listen as we talk about the book and other Andre the Giant stories. Next up is "The Art (and many other mistakes) of Eric Powell" written(?) by professor of psychology Blaine Wertham PhD. The focus of the book is Eric Powell's journey as an artist trying to make it. From a mediocre talented youth to a young adult struggling to refi...
Episode #316! X-Men and Coronavirus!
March 16, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 11.5 MBEpisode 316! While it's doom and gloom on the grocery aisles, DL and Scott focus on X-Men collected editions! Meanwhile everyone around us are hoarding supplies in the face of the pandemic. Give us a listen!
Episode #315! Dingbat Love, Walt Disney and Kubert comics!
March 11, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 17.2 MBEpisode #315! This week the gang is back together for plenty of "Cool Stuff". First up Scott tells us about the book "Walt Disney - The Triumph of the American Imagination" by Neal Gabler. Next up, Barry tells us about the "lost" movie "The World, The Flesh and The Devil". DL has a wonderful book full of lost 70's art with "Jack Kirby's Dingbat Love". Returing guest Ellis Goodson shines some light on Showcase Presents Sgt. Rock vol.1 and Hawkman vol.1. Give this episode a listen!
Episode #314! Wonder Woman, Usagi Yojimbo, Niourk and TMNT!
March 02, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBEpisode #314! On this jam-packed episode we talk comics. First up DL has issue #2 of Daniel Warren Johnson's "Wonder Woman - Dead Earth". Next up Scott gives us a review of Stan Sakai's "Usagi Yojimbo vol. 14 Demon Mask". DL has another post-apocalyptic tale with Olivier Vatine's "Niourk". To close down this episode Scott show off his copy of "Kevin Eastman's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Artobiography". Check it out!
Episode #313! Dan Didio and Parasite!
February 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 14.7 MBEpisode #313! This week we are back with another all-new episode. First up, we discuss the recent departure of DC Comics co-publisher Dan Didio. What does this mean for DC and 5G going forward? After that DL tells Scott about Academy Award winner "Parasite". Was it that good? Find out here.
Episode #312! Jack Kirby's Spirit World and Playing at the World!
February 19, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 14.4 MBEpisode #312! This week Scott and DL are back with two books. First up DL has Jack Kirby's "Spirit World". Much like "In The Days Of The Mob", this DC hardcover collects Jack Kirby's magazine work from the early 70's. After that Scott focuses on Jon Peterson's "Playing at the World". This 700 page book gives "a history of simulating wars, people and fantastic adventures from chess to role-playing games". Definitely give this episode a listen!
Episode #311! Wonder Woman, Joker and In The Days of The Mob!
February 11, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 15.3 MBEpisode #311! This week Scott and DL are back talking "Cool Stuff". After his recent viewing, Scott brings the movie "Joker" to the table for another discussion. After that, DL has "issues" and brings Daniel Warren Johnson's Wonder Woman Dead Earth #1 to the podcast. To finish up this episode, we talk a little about Jack Kirby's "In The Days Of The Mob" hardcover. Check it out!
Episode #310! House of X / Powers of X and Saint Cole!
February 05, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 14.5 MBEpisode #310! This week Scott and DL are back talking books. First up Scott and DL discuss Jonathan Hickman and Pepe Larraz's "House of X / Powers of X" hardcover. Listen as we talk about this dramatic restart for all of Marvel's mutants. After that, DL has the slice of life "Saint Cole" by Noah Van Sciver. Give us a listen!
Episode #309! Our Best of 2019 p.1!
January 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 16.9 MBEpisode #309! This week DL, Scott and Barry look back at 2019 with their annual best of lists. Listen as they spotlight the best in comics, documentaries, TV and movies. And Barry gives us his worst of movie list! Give it a listen!
Neil Peart remembered.
January 21, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 5.88 MBWith the passing of Rock's greatest drummer (maybe THE greatest drummer), we remember Neil Peart and Rush. Give this episode a listen. Then go listen to some Rush!
Episode #308! Pixu, The Dirt and Crisis!
January 15, 2020 00:00 - 58 minutes - 14.3 MBEpisode #308! This week Scott and DL are back with more "Cool Stuff". Scott tells us about the Motley Crue book "The Dirt". Next up DL talks about the Dark Horse horror book "Pixu". To close down this episode we talk a little about the CW's "Crisis on Infinite Earths". Check it out!
Episode #307! Hellboy, Ultimate Spider-Man and Wizzywig!
January 07, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 17.7 MBEpisode #307! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson talk movies and comics. First up we discuss "Dark Phoenix". After that, DL points out scenes from the new Hellboy movie that are right out of the comics. Scott brings "Ultimate Spider-Man vol.1" to the table and has the movie "Framing John Delorean". DL reviews Ed Piskor's "Wizzywig" to wrap up this episode. Give it a listen!
Episode #306! Dark Phoenix and Jury Duty!
December 30, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 15 MBEpisode 306! This week Barry is away for the holidays. That's a bummer. However Scott brings up the podcast by telling us about his jury duty. Hear about the judicial process here. After that real world talk, we get back into comics with the movie "X-Men - Dark Phoenix". Check it out!
Episode #305! Frogcatchers, Tetris and Basil Gogos!
December 25, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 10.3 MBEpisode #305! This week DLNelson and Barry Burris are back to talk comics! First up DL has Box Brown's wonderful video game book "Tetris: The Games People Play". After that DL shows Barry the comic "The Question The Deaths of Vic Sage #1" written by Jeff Lemire. Barry spotlights his own Lemire works with the OGN "Frogcatchers" and "Joker: Killer Smile #1". To wrap up this episode DL brings "The Monster Art of Basil Gogos" to the table. Check it out!
Episode #304! The Irishman, Ford V. Ferrari and Mister Rogers!
December 17, 2019 00:00 - 48 minutes - 11.5 MBEpisode #304! This week is an all movie episode. First up, Barry talks about his recent viewing of "The Irishman". Was it Martin Scorsese's best? Barry has an opinion. Also on this episode DL has a couple of true stories with "Ford V Ferrari" and "A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood". Check it out!
Episode #303! Scrooge McDuck, Officer Downe and Empire!
December 11, 2019 00:00 - 34 minutes - 8.41 MBEpisode #303! This week our "Cool Stuff" focus is books. First up, Scott has "The Empire Strikes Back Sketchbook" with art by Joe Johnston. Next, DL has Joe Casey and Chris Burnham's "Officer Downe Bigger Better Bastard Edition". To round out this episode Barry shines some light on Don Rosa's wonderful book "The Complete Life And Times Of Scrooge McDuck". Definitely check this episode out!
Episode #302! Doom Patrol, Swamp Thing and Andy Kaufman!
December 03, 2019 00:00 - 36 minutes - 8.93 MBEpisode #302! This week we are back with an all-new "Cool Stuff"! First up DL has Box Brown's wonderful book "Is this guy for real? The Unbelievable Andy Kaufman". After that Scott digs into the DC TV show "Doom Patrol". To finish out this episode Barry talks a little about DC's "Swamp Thing" with the TV show and the absolute edition vol.1. Check it out!
Episode #301! Spotlight on the works of James Stokoe and John Byrne!
November 26, 2019 00:00 - 54 minutes - 13.3 MBEpisode #301! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson are back with works by two writer/artists. First up DL has James Stokoe's "Alien Dead Orbit" and "Godzilla The Half-Century War". He follows that up with Stokoe's art book "Grunt". Next, Scott talks a little about John Byrne's new X-Men story "Elsewhen". Then he shows us "John Byrne's Marvel Classics Artifact Edition". Check it out!
Episode #300! Our top five pop-culture lists!
November 19, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 21.1 MBEpisode #300! This week we each bring our top five pop-culture lists to the table. Listen as we talk movies, comics, books, TV, cartoons, trips and restaurants! They all may not be pop-culture, but they are our lists. Give it a listen!
Episode #299! New York Comic Con and NYC!
November 11, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 23.2 MBEpisode #299! This week Scott Sackett tells us about his recent trip to NYC and the New York Comic Con! Did he attend after hours creator parties? Did he go to panels? Did he see John Byrne? Did he spend $50 on breakfast? What did he pick up? Listen as he recalls his trip to NYC. Check it out!
Episode #298! El Camino, Undone and Lone Sloane!
November 05, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 14.6 MBEpisode #298! This week we are back with plenty of "Cool Stuff". First up Scott has the TV series "Undone" from Amazon. Next Barry talks movies with "Serenity" and "Joker". Returning guest Ellis Goodson sheds some light on director Douglas Sirk's movies "Written on the Wind" and "All That Heaven Allows". To close down this episode DL talks a little about the Netflix movie "El Camino" and the Philipe Druillet book "The 6 Voyages of Lone Sloane". Check it out!
Episode #297! Joker and Spider-Man!
October 28, 2019 23:03 - 1 hour - 15 MBEpisode #297! It's another all-new episode with Barry Burris and DLNelson. This week it's all movie talk. First up, DL tells Barry about a movie called "Joker"! Warning: This is a very spoiler filled walk-through of the movie. We also discuss "Spider-Man Far From Home". Check it out!
Episode #296! Solo, The Killer and Blade Runner!
October 22, 2019 00:00 - 52 minutes - 12.9 MBEpisode #296! This week Barry and DL talk books and an auction. First up, Barry talks about the auction of the late Anthony Bourdain memorabilia. Next, DL has some books. First is "Marvels - The Monster-Sized Edition". Then DL dives into "The Killer" vols 1-5. Barry has the very nice over-sized book "Industrial Light & Magic Presents: Making Solo: A Star Wars Story". DL closes down this episode with the new "Blade Runner 2019" comics. Check this episode out!
Episode #295! OAF Con, Castle of Frankenstein and Free Shit!
October 16, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBEpisode #295! This week Barry and DL are back with another all-new episode. DL starts with a recap of OAF Con '19. Next DL brings new finds "Castle of Frankenstein" #23 and "The Wally Wood Treasury" to the table. Next up Barry and DL talk about the new book "Free Shit" by Charles Burns. To close down this episode DL shows Barry the book "Bible of Filth" featuring stories and art by R. Crumb! Check it out!
Episode #294! American Barbarian and Joker!
October 08, 2019 00:00 - 35 minutes - 9.09 MBEpisode #294! This week DLNelson has taken over the podcast. Since Scott and Barry are unavailable, DL goes it alone. Listen as he talks a little about "Joker" (spoiler free). Did he like it? Is it his favorite movie this year? Find out here. After that DL spotlights Tom Scioli's "American Barbarian". Give this one-man episode a listen!
Episode #293! The Walking Dead, One Track Mind and Wizard World Tulsa!
October 03, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 15.2 MBEpisode #293! This week Scott Sackett and DLNelson talk a little about our recent trip to Wizard World Tulsa. Is it even a comic-con? Listen for our opinion. Next up Scott talks about the documentary "One Track Mind". In it Philip Coppola documents NYC subway stations by measuring, making drawings and listing materials used at each stop. To wrap up this episode, DL talks about the final trade of "The Walking Dead". Check it out!
Episode #292! Interview with writer Greg Wright!
September 23, 2019 00:00 - 50 minutes - 11.2 MBEpisode #292! Road trip time! This week DL and Scott are on the road to Wizard World Tulsa! Listen as they interview comic book writer Greg Wright. Not only does Greg talk about some of his creations from Source Point Press including "Monstrous" and "Holliston", but he also talks about up-coming works including "Heaven's Rejects" with art by our own Scott Sackett! All that plus Greg tells us a story from his life on the con-circuit. Give it a listen!
Episode #291! Apocalypse Now, Spider-Man and Clyde Fans!
September 17, 2019 00:00 - 53 minutes - 13 MBEpisode #291! Barry, Scott and DL are back with another all-new episode with returning guest Ellis Goodson. This week Scott brings "Spider-Man Into The Spider-Verse - The Art Of The Movie" to the table. Next up Barry talks about his recent screening of "Apocalypse Now - The Final Cut". To close down this episode DL has the recently released book "Clyde Fans". Give it a listen!
Episode #290! Mad Max, Silver Surfer and Battle Angel Alita!
September 10, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 10.7 MBEpisode #290! This week we welcome back returning guest Ellis Goodson to the podcast. Listen as we each bring "Cool Stuff" to the table. First up Scott has the wonderful book "The Art of Mad Max Fury Road". After that Barry has the book "Once Upon A Time In The West - Shooting A Masterpiece". Next up Ellis has been reading the "Battle Angel Alita" books and has brought a few to show us. To close down this episode DL has the new 30th anniversary edition of Stan Lee and Moebius' book "Silver S...
Episode #289! Our walk through the Dungeon (and Dragons Art & Arcana) p.2!
September 04, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 21.7 MBEpisode #289! This week Scott and DL decide to do something special again. Listen as they finish their walk through of "Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana". Join them as they go page by page through the over-sized 400+ page tomb (tome). This fantastic book is a visual history of TSR's greatest game and should not be missed by any D&D fan. Definitely check it out!
Episode #288! Once Upon A Time In ...Hollywood!
August 27, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 16.7 MBEpisode #288! DLNelson, Scott Sackett and Barry Burris are back with a special movie episode. This week we discuss Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time In...Hollywood" Join us as we travel back to the hip 60's for this beautifully shot film. Is it a movie about an actor, a stuntman or about the Manson family/Sharon Tate? Yes it is. All of that and Ellis Goodson! Give it a listen!
Episode #287! Moonshadow, Jinx and Prophet!
August 21, 2019 00:00 - 57 minutes - 13.9 MBEpisode #287! This week we talk comics! First up Scott has the crime graphic novel "Jinx" by Brian Michael Bendis. Next DL talks Sci-Fi with "Prophet" vols 1-5. To wrap up our book talk, Barry shines some light on the fully painted collection "Moonshadow". Give us a listen!
Episode #286! Midsommar, The Boys and The King of the World!
August 14, 2019 00:00 - 40 minutes - 9.9 MBEpisode #286! This week we dive into a movie, TV and a classic book. First up Barry brings us the film "Midsommar". Listen as he talk about this "daytime" horror flick. Next Scott talks TV but his primary focus is Amazon's "The Boys". Does it follow the comics? Maybe. "The King of the World" by Wallace Wood is the first part of the planned three part fantasy series "The Wizard King". DL brings this long out of print book to the table. Check it out!