Comic Culture

A Show About Nothing

March 15, 2024 14:00 - 20.5 MB

This week, Chris and Walt talk about... well... nothing. Let us know what you think.

This week, Chris and Walt have the creator of Captain Canuck, Mr. Richard Comely on the show. Richard is gearing up for the 50th anniversary of Canada's Captain next year. Let us know what you think of the show!

Love Is In The Air 2024

February 13, 2024 15:00 - 31.5 MB

This week Walt and Chris invite Skekky to produce their annual Valentine's Day poem. Do you have any Valentine's Day loves? Do you have a poem for us? Let us know!

What’s It Worth?

February 07, 2024 15:00 - 29.3 MB

This week, Chris and Walt discuss what it's like trying to sell comics and who to talk to. Have you ever sold anything? Tell us about it in the comments.

Talkin’ Shop

January 31, 2024 15:00 - 22.8 MB

This week Chris and Walt talk shop about, well... talkin' shop. How often do you talk about comics with your fellow collectors? Do you have a club you belong to? Let us know in the comments!

A New Year

January 04, 2024 15:00 - 30.7 MB

This week, Chris and Walt talk about what their collecting habits will be like for this coming new year. What are you going to buy this year? What are you planning on doing with your collection? Let us know!

Buyer’s Remorse

November 22, 2023 15:00 - 32 MB

Have you ever purchased a comic or collectible that you paid too much for? Have any regrets? Walt and Chris have. That's what they decide to talk about this week. Let us know what you think.

The King is in Session

November 17, 2023 15:00 - 26.7 MB

This week Chris and Walt have a couple of guest stars for the show. Shekky Feldstein joins to add his two cents. As well, we finally wrangle in the King, Jay Halstead, to talk about the longevity of intellectual properties. Batman and Spider-Man seem to be forever properties. But what about Transformers? G.I. Joe? Have they had their day in the sun? Share your thoughts by commenting.

Shop Talk with the Boys

November 02, 2023 13:00 - 29.7 MB

This week, Walt and Chris host a couple of guys at the warehouse for some talk about comics. Chris decides to hit record and well.... here you go. Let us know what you think of the show.

Canadiana On ICE Collectibles!

October 25, 2023 14:00 - 24.1 MB

Hey all collectors and loyal listeners! This week Walt and Chris talk a little bit about two events coming up this week: Halloween and the Canadiana Auction on eBay through ICE Collectibles. The duo talks a little about experiences with Halloween and growing up. Then Chris asks Walt about the Canadiana auction highlighting Canadian comic price variants, WECA comics and of course everything in between! Leave your thoughts in the comments. Happy Halloween! Be sure to check out ICE Collectibles...

Stump the Chump Strikes Back!

October 05, 2023 14:00 - 36.2 MB

Listen up loyal listeners! Today Chris decided to come up with 12 terrifying questions to test Walt's knowledge of the comic collecting industry. Can you do better than Walt did? Did you keep track of the way Chris kept score? What was your score? Let us know!

Return of Whatcha Collecting

September 29, 2023 14:00 - 32.7 MB

This week Chris turns the tables on Walt and starts grilling him about what he is collecting. What DOES go on in the brain that is Walt...? Scary stuff. As always let us know what you think about the show. And what are YOU collecting?

Whatcha Collecting?

September 22, 2023 14:00 - 33.6 MB

Hey all, today Walt and Chris talk about their own collections. Walt grills Chris about his collections this week. Next week Chris will get back at Walt for all the questions. What are you collecting these days? Do you have any insight into what will be hot in the next while? Let us know in the comments!

Mint Troll Origin

August 31, 2023 14:00 - 15.5 MB

Here's a recent show we somehow didn't upload! In this episode Chris and Walt try to peg the origins of us trying to keep our books minty mint. When did this obsession start. Please let us know what you thought of the show: just add your comments in the comments field provided below. All we ask is that you keep the discourse civil. You much of a mint troll? Picky?

Are We On?

August 29, 2023 14:00 - 26.8 MB

This week the boys start back up off their summer hiatus: they discuss the joys and the pitfalls of moonshine and find a little time to talk comics too. Please let us know what you thought of the show, kindly leave a comment in the comments field provided below. All we ask is that you keep things civil. We hope everyone had a great summer, time to jump back into the grind. Also, a quick shout out to my pals Steve Bynoe and Vaughn Joseph. I was supposed to meet up with them at last week's ...

Chris Talks Apps

June 28, 2023 14:00 - 27.4 MB

This week Chris tells Walt all about this cool app Chris uses to help him in his comic book collecting, Walt seems a little lost at first but he comes around after hearing the benefits of these apps. Please let us know what you thought of today's show. Just leave a comment in the comments field provided; all we ask it that you keep things civil. Do you use an app to manage your collection?

Chris’ Niagara Con Report

June 16, 2023 21:00 - 27.3 MB

Last week Chris went to the Niagara Falls Comic Con. Walt didn't go and has a thousand questions about the con. Listen in and get Chris' full report of his first show of the year. Please let us know what you thought of the show, just leave your comments in the comments field provided below, all we ask is that you keep things friendly and civil. Have you attended any cons so far this year? Please share your thoughts and insights.

Walt’s Comic Con Blues

June 07, 2023 14:00 - 28.3 MB

This week Chris tries figure out why Walt isn't doing any comic cons this year. Chris pokes, he prods, he reasons, he makes tons of good arguments for setting up at cons. The question is, will Walt listen? The show is made even better by special guest, the great Shekky Feldstein. Please let us know what you thought of the show by leaving a comment. All we ask is that you keep things civil. Anybody going to set up at a show this year and try to sell some excess stock?

Pep Rally

May 25, 2023 14:00 - 19 MB

This week Chris and Walt hold a big pep rally for comic book collecting. The boys brought their positive attitudes and sunny dispositions with them for this pep rally, Chris even brought his pom poms. Please let us know what you thought of the show. We encourage you to add comments in the comments section provided below; all we ask is that you keep things civil. Well? Can you contribute to this pep rally?

Collecting Artists

May 18, 2023 14:00 - 21.3 MB

This week Chris and Walt talk about how to collect artists. Do you stay with comics or add portfolios, artist editions, prints, original art? Collecting artists can really add layers to anyone's collection. Please let us know what you thought of today's show. Add your comments in the comments field provided below; all we ask is that you keep things civil. Do you collect certain artists? Do you add non comic items?

Drug Testing

May 05, 2023 14:00 - 30.9 MB

This week Chris tries once more to... Stump the Chump. How will Walt fare this time? Considering his perfect score the last time maybe we should call this episode... Stump the Champ! Please let us know what you thought of the show. Add your comments in the comments field, all we ask is that you keep things civil. So? How did you do?

Hosers Unite! The Canadiana Auction

May 03, 2023 14:00 - 18.6 MB

We'll be posting our regular show this coming Friday morning. Today we'd like to post a special time-sensitive PSA insert Comic Culture episode to allow Chris and Walt to discuss the upcoming Canadiana auction hosted by icecollectibles on their eBay platform. The Auction starts May 19th and ends Monday, May 29th. We are accepting consignments until May 12th: visit icecollectibles.com for contact information. We'll post our regular weekly Comic Culture Episode this Friday.

Post Covid Blues

April 26, 2023 14:00 - 31.8 MB

Chris and Walt are back with a vengeance, tackling the tough questions around what to do with all those investment comics we've bought up over the past couple of years, you know, the ones we paid way too much for. Please let us know what you thought of the show: leave your comments below this post. All we ask is that you keep things civil. Do you have any comics you bought at what now seems a steep price over these past couple of years?

Love is in the air

February 13, 2023 15:00 - 21.2 MB

This week Chris and Walt are joined by Shekky as the three amigos convene for their annual Valentine's Day Poem Off. We can honestly say, with no hyperbole, that this was the worst set of poems we've ever read on air, but hey, there's always next year. Please let us know what you thought of this week's show and of the poems; tell it to us straight, we can take it. Please leave your comment in the comments field provided below. Feel free to finger-snap clap at the end of each poem... Yeah, ...

Kickstart My Heart

February 02, 2023 15:00 - 28.7 MB

This week Chris wanted to explore in depth Walt's comments about Kickstarter in his latest blog. Chris is well-versed in the crowdfunding scene and gives us some perspective. Please let us know what you think of the show by adding a comment in the comments field below; all we ask is that you keep things civil. Have you ever bought anything through Kickstarter?

Snobs

January 19, 2023 15:00 - 26.2 MB

This week Chris accuses Walt of being a comic book snob. Walk takes offence. Will the boys come to blows or will they work things out: tune in to find out. Please let us know what you thought of this week's show: your comments are important to us so please leave your thoughts down in the comments field below. Are you a comic book snob?

Reading the Tea Bags

January 13, 2023 15:00 - 28.7 MB

This week Chris and Walt dust off the old crystal balls, break out the tea bags and try to look ahead to see what the year 2023 will bring to the comic book collecting hobby. Please let us know what you thought of the show. Leave a comment in the comments field provided below; all we ask is that you keep things civil. So, what will 2023 bring to the hobby?

What a Year

January 06, 2023 15:00 - 35.6 MB

Happy new year folks! Chris and Walt start 2023 off with a review of 2022. The boys try to make sense of what turned out to be a crazy year. Please let us know what you thought of the show: leave your comment in the comments field provided below. All we ask is that you keep things civil. What sticks out the most for you from 2022?

Influencers

November 24, 2022 15:00 - 29.6 MB

This week Chris and Walt explore the things that can influence us in our collecting of comic books. Please let us know what you thought of the show: just leave a comment. What influences your comic book collecting?

Con Report

November 17, 2022 15:00 - 33.8 MB

This week Chris and Walt discuss Walt's trip to the big sports card show in Toronto. The boys explore some of the differences and similarities between comic and card shows. Please let us know what you thought of the show: leave us a comment. All we ask is that you keep things civil. What are some of the differences between "comic guys" and "card guys"?

Two The Hard Way

November 03, 2022 14:00 - 22.8 MB

This week Chris and Walt talk a little Spider-Man, a little Captain America, a little Seka, a little Luke Cage, a little Emily Blunt and a little about a whole bunch of other things. Please let us know what you thought of the show: just leave a comment in the comments field provided below. All we ask is that you keep things civil. Who is your favourite female superhero?

Are We Missing Something

October 27, 2022 14:00 - 27 MB

This week Chris and Walt continue to explore the appeal of comics with partial or no covers. How do the boys feel about books like these? Tune in and find out. We'd love to know what you thought of the show: please leave us a comment in the comments field provided below. All we ask is that you keep things civil. Do you own any coverless comics or comics with most of the cover missing?

The Warehouse!

October 20, 2022 14:00 - 28.9 MB

This week Chris calls Walt out on what the heck he's doing with the comics, toys and all kinds of other stuff in the warehouse Walt rented a couple of years ago. Please let us know what you thought of this week's show. Leave your comments in the comments field provided below; all we ask is that you keep things civil. Any advice for Walt?

Oskee Wee Wee

October 13, 2022 14:00 - 22.8 MB

This week Chris and Walt promote the great city of Hamilton, Ontario and its rich history as a comic book collecting hub. Please let us know what you thought of the show: leave us a comment, we just ask that you keep things civil. Do you have any history of hunting down comics in Hamilton?

Who Will Our Kids Like

October 06, 2022 14:00 - 27.3 MB

This week Chris and Walt tackle the tough question of which superheroes will be in favour a generation from now, and which issues are best to scoop up. Please let us know what you thought of this week's show via a comment. All we ask is that you keep things civil. Who will the heroes of the future be?

Stump the Chumps

September 29, 2022 14:00 - 26.5 MB

This week Chris and Walt welcome the great Shekky Feldstein back to the show. They also welcome comic fan extraordinaire Sammy Russell. Chris tries to Stump the Chumps by asking them tough, tough questions on comic strips. Please let us know what you thought of the show: leave us a comment in the comments field provided below. All we ask is that you keep things civil. So? How did you do on the quiz? Champ or Chump?

Marvel Versus DC

September 22, 2022 14:00 - 39.1 MB

This week Chris and Walt tackle the subject of Marvel versus DC. The boys are reacting to the discussion in last week's post's comments field about DC readers being smarter than Marvel readers. So? What did you think of this week's show? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments field provided; all we ask is that you keep things civil. Did we get it right by eras?

Tres Hombres

September 14, 2022 14:00 - 24 MB

This week Shekky joins Chris and Walt and helps them dive a little deeper into what post-pandemic cons are and perhaps what they should have or could have been. Please let us know what you thought of the show by leaving a comment in the comment field; all we ask is that you keep things civil. What changes can you see coming for post-pandemic cons?

Fan Expo – A Week Later

September 06, 2022 14:00 - 24.9 MB

Here's a recording of Chris and Walt driving home from the Fan Expo Comic Con in Toronto. They just ate some chicken wings and jumped back into the van and hit record as they drove back to the shop for some tough unloading. Please let us know what you thought of the show. Just leave a comment in the comments field; all that we ask is that you keep things civil. Did you attend Fan Expo? What were your thoughts?

Group of Circles

June 22, 2022 14:00 - 23.9 MB

This week Chris and Walt explore the brave new world of local comic book clubs; the grassroots gathering of fans that like to talk comics, trade stories and maybe even trade books. Please let us know what you thought of the show: leave a comment in the comments field. All we ask is that you keep things civil. Do you belong to a comic book club? Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Auction Highlights

June 16, 2022 14:00 - 26.3 MB

This week Chris and Walt talk about the the Canadiana Auction that just ended last week. They try to break down the ins and outs of the collectibility of Canadiana pop culture. Please let us know what you thought of the show, just leave a comment in the comments field provided below, all we ask is that you keep things civil. We'd love to hear your thoughts on Canadiana pop culture.

What Are You Collecting

June 08, 2022 14:00 - 23.6 MB

This week Chris and Walt welcome back Shekky Feldstein and together the boys wax a little nostalgic and talk a little about their current collecting strains. Please let us know what you thought of the show:, leave your comments below. What are you collecting? Add anything new to the mix? Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Who Came First?

June 01, 2022 14:00 - 22.5 MB

This week Chris and Walt welcome back the great Shekky Feldstein. Walt puts Chris and Shekky to the test when he quizzes them on - Who Came First? Please let us know what you thought of the show by adding a comment in the comments field; all we ask is that you keep things civil. Let us know how you did. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Neal Adams

May 05, 2022 14:00 - 37.8 MB

This week Chris and Walt take a bit of time to pay tribute to the great Neal Adams and they quickly try to promote Free Comic Book Day that is happening this weekend. Please let us know what you thought of the show. Just leave a comment in the comment field provided: all we ask is that you keep it clean. Please share your thought on Neal Adams, what's your favourite cover, run? Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Now That’s Funny

April 06, 2022 14:00 - 20.7 MB

This week Chris and Walt explore the place for humour in comics: they discuss which characters do humour right and which characters should just keep their day jobs. Please let us know what you thought of the show: just leave a comment, and as always, we ask you to keep it civil. Which superhero tickles your funny bone? Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Let’s Sort This Out

March 23, 2022 12:00 - 25.1 MB

This Week Chris and Walt talk about how best to sort one's collection: it sounds a lot simpler than it turns out to be. Don't believe us? Have a listen to poor Chris lament as to how to get it done! Let us know what you thought of this week's show by leaving a comment; all we ask is that you keep it civil. Are you an Alpha-Numeric type? Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Richard Comely

March 16, 2022 12:00 - 32.1 MB

This week Chris and Walt welcome Captain Canuck creator Richard Comely for some reminiscing fun. Richard takes us way back to Winnipeg in the days before he started Captain Canuck. Please let us know what you thought of the show: just leave us a comment, all we ask is that you keep it clean and civil. Any Captain Canuck fans out there? Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

What’s Worth More?

March 09, 2022 15:41 - 20.3 MB

This week Walt tests Chris on comic book values: will Chris know which of the two comics Walt gives Chris is worth more according to the price guide? Please let us know what you thought of the show by leaving us a comment, and please keep it civil. So do you know which comic is worth more?

The Spectrum

March 02, 2022 13:00 - 20.5 MB

This week Chris and Walt talk about the two polar worlds within the comic collecting hobby: the pure collectors and the pure speculators and the fact that most of us fall somewhere in between. Please let us know what you thought of the show: just add your comment. All we ask is that you keep things civil. Where are you along the collecting spectrum? Do you speculate, do you grade books, or do you just collect the raws? Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

The Local Comic Shop

February 23, 2022 13:00 - 34.1 MB

This week Chris and Walt are joined by Dave Campbell who runs the Big B Comics shops in Hamilton and Niagara Falls Ontario. The boys talk about the current state of the local comic shops, they also look forward and discuss what the shops can do to engage more comic book fans. Please let us know what you thought of the show by leaving a comment in the comments field. As always we ask you to keep it civil. How's your local shop doing? Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

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