Comic Book Noise
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 8 years ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsmaking noise about comic books
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Loikamania 206: Ramon Villalobos
November 08, 2014 19:16This week on Loikamania: Pat chats with artist Ramon Villalobos about comics, pro-wrestling, and breaking into the biz. A fun and lively chat with one of the industry’s brightest up and comers! Cover by Ramon Villalobos with design by Chris Maze. Ramon’s website: http://newcoolmeat.com/ Ramon on twitter: @ramonvillalobos Like the show on Facebook! Pat on […]
Loikamania 205: Remembering the Bendis Board
October 24, 2014 13:12Join Pat and many, many friends as they talk about the end of the Bendis Board, their online home for many years. They go over some highlights, some of the board’s more famous members, and so much more. We celebrate what made it such a great community during its time. Thanks, Brian, and thank you, […]
Loikamania 204: Skottie Young
October 03, 2014 14:03This week on Loikamania, we have the long-awaited return of multiple time Eisner award winning creator, Skottie Young! We chat about what he’s been up to since the last time he was on the show, including some reflections on his time working on the Oz books, the Marvel baby variant covers, Magneto, and of course, […]
Loikamania 203: Michael Kingston
September 26, 2014 14:59This week on Loikamania, Pat chats with HEADLOCKED creator Michael Kingston. We talk about the crossover appeal of superhero comics and pro wrestling fans, pro wrestling comics, pro wrestlers getting creative, and so much more! A fun chat, so give it a listen. The Headlocked website: http://www.headlockedcomic.com/ The Kickstarter. On twitter: @headlockedcomic Like the show […]
Loikamania 202: Aubrey Sitterson
September 19, 2014 13:09This week on Loikamania, the return of Aubrey Sitterson! We catch up on his numerous projects, including the WORTH graphic novel, and his new webcomic, KING MAUL. We also talk podcasting, and of course, pro-wrestling. A really fun chat, so check it out! Cover art by by Zak Kinsella, design by Chris Maze. Music by […]
Loikamania 201: Declan Shalvey
September 11, 2014 22:49This week on Loikamania: an update from Pat on what’s going on, including a quick Dragon*Con report, followed by the return of one of our favorite guests, Declan Shalvey! We chat up his phenomenal run on Moon Knight, and talk about what’s coming next. We also talk about INJECTION, his new project with Warren […]
Loikamania 200 with your host, Brian Bendis!
August 27, 2014 06:13To celebrate episode 200, Brian Bendis takes over the reins of the podcast to chat with Pat about conventions, life, creating, and a host of other topics. A big thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast over the years, from all the listeners, sponsors, to the guests, and all the friends who kept […]
Loikamania 199: Guardians of the Galaxy Review
August 22, 2014 06:48This week, Pat is joined by Tini Howard and Chris Troy as we talk about the Guardians of the Galaxy movie! We talk about our favorite bits, the story, the performances, and of course, the soundtrack! Does this movie beat Pat’s vaunted Avengers streak? Find out here! Cover art designed by Chris Maze and illustrated […]
Loikamania: Ed Brubaker on Velvet
August 14, 2014 15:06This week on Loikamania, Pat takes a break! But we have a show anyway, thanks to listener Alex Chung. We have for you a special Q and A session with writer Ed Brubaker, hosted by Devin Faraci focusing on VELVET. Learn more about the inspirations behind the book, working with Steve Epting and Bettie Breitweiser, […]
Loikamania 198: The Comic-Con Post Show
August 06, 2014 06:21This week, Pat is rejoined by Albert Ching and Ernie Estrella as we recap the recently concluded Comic-Con 2014! We talk about the big announcements that preceded the show, and the ones made during the con. We go over some of the highlights, the issues, and our own personal moments in this exciting trip down […]
Loikamania 197: Mike Mayhew
August 02, 2014 01:01This week on Loikamania, I chat with artist Mike Mayhew about his career, some process, and a whole lot more. We go into detail about his experiences designing and working on the adaptation for George Lucas’ original Star Wars draft. A fun show, so check it out! Cover by Mike Mayhew and design by Chris […]
Loikamania 196: Kris Anka
July 23, 2014 14:15This week, Kris Anka returns to talk about his current work on Uncanny X-Men, Wolverine, and more! There’s some process talk, Sideshow Collectibles chatter, and more. Plus, we talk AT LENGTH about our favorite character, Emma Frost. Yes. We did that. Music by the Revengineers and Beyonce. Cover designed by Chris Maze, illustrated by Anka. […]
Loikamania 195: Game of Thrones Season 4 Roundtable
July 17, 2014 18:02Enough time has passed, so this week, Pat is joined by Bria and Simon and we talk about the recently concluded season of Game of Thrones! We go through all the houses of Westeros, allllll the deaths, the memorable moments and so much more! Plus, we talk about what we’re looking forward to for next […]
Loikamania 194: Kaare Andrews
July 10, 2014 15:49This week, Pat is joined by Kaare Andrews! We talk about his early years in comics, his ever-evolving art style, working in other media like film, and of course, lots of Iron Fist talk. We also get into the process of creating a comic all by yourself, and get into why its becoming a lost […]
Loikamania 193: Nick Pitarra
July 04, 2014 04:21This week, Pat chats with Manhattan Projects artist Nick Pitarra! We chat about his beginnings in the industry, collaborating with Jonathan Hickman, his influences, and so much more. Plus, some pro-wrestling chatter! A fun show with one of comics fast-rising stars, so check it out! Music by the Revengineers and The Dandy Warhols. Cover by […]
Loikamania 192: Steve Skroce
June 27, 2014 15:14This week on Loikamania, I chat with artist Steve Skroce about his early career doing Clive Barker comics, to his X-Man, Cable and Spider-Man work, and his current series, Doc Frankenstein. We go over his work on the Wachowskis films, whose work he currently follows, and so much more! A really fun chat with one […]
Loikamania 191: The Review Show
June 20, 2014 11:41This week, Pat and special guest Tini Howard talk about the comics that we absolutely loved over the last few weeks. We chat about Black Canary and Zatanna: Bloodspell, Saga, The Thanos Annual, The Wolfman/Perez Teen Titans, Morrison’s Batman, Rat Queens, Hawkeye, Claremont’s X-Men, All-New X-Factor and so much more! A fun, but VERY spoiler […]
Loikamania 190: Jamie S. Rich
June 13, 2014 13:51This week, Pat chats with writer/editor Jamie S. Rich! We talk about his early years at Oni, transitioning from editorial to freelancing, his collaborations with artists like Joelle Jones and so much more! Plus, some Amazing Spider-Man 2 talk, and we discuss his newest book, Madame Frankenstein! All this in another fun episode of Loikamania! […]
Loikamania 189: Days of Future Past
June 06, 2014 16:06This week, Pat is joined by Evan Valentine, Antonio Cuneo and Bryan Lipsitz as they talk about the newest addition to the X-Men movie franchise, Days of Future Past. We recap and review the movie’s high points, including our favorite moments, and predict where the franchise could go from here. A fun, SPOILER FILLED episode, […]
Loikamania 188: Dustin Nguyen
May 29, 2014 16:53This week on Loikamania: I chat with artist Dustin Nguyen about his origins in the biz and his early years in comics doing books like The Authority and Wildcats 3.0. Then, we get into his years working on Batman, from Detective to Li’l Gotham, we leave no stone unturned in another fun episode of Loikamania! […]
Loikamania 187: Solo
May 22, 2014 22:25At long last, we are back! On this week’s show, Pat talks about his recent sabbatical, as well as some of his future plans for the show. He also throws down some comic recommendations, teases future guests, and so much more. Like the show on Facebook! Pat on twitter: @patloika About.me/patloika
Loikamania 186: The Winter Soldier Discussion
April 11, 2014 17:03We’ve waited a loooong time for this movie, and now we get to talk about it! Join Pat, and guests Kris Anka, Dafna Pleban and Megan Porch as we talk about Captain America: The Winter Soldier! We gush about our favorite bits, talk about what we would love to see for the next movie, […]
Loikamania 185: The Wrestlemania 30 Preview Show
April 05, 2014 07:38It’s the grand-daddy of them all, the showcase of immortals, it’s Wrestlemania 30! Join me, James Viscardi and Albert Ching as we preview the Wrestlemania card. We predict the winners, figure out where the stories are going, and much, much more! Another fun show, so check it out! Albert’s Twitter: twitter.com/albertxii James’ stuff: Let’s Talk […]
Loikamania 184: Mike Quackenbush
March 28, 2014 18:22In our second pro-wrestling themed show, Pat interviews Chikara Pro co-founder Mike Quackenbush! We talk comics, and how they influenced Chikara. We talk about comics storytelling in the realm of pro-wrestling, and we go over some of the stuff he’s enjoying in the world of comics, too! A really fun chat, so check it […]
Loikamania 183: WWE Network Roundtable
March 25, 2014 22:14This week, a roundtable discussion on the biggest distraction of all time: The WWE Network. Join me, Paul Montgomery, Doug Hills and Angela Paman as we talk about what we love about the network, from the original content, the video vault, and everything in between. We talk about the potential for the network and how […]
Loikamania 182: Ron Garney
March 14, 2014 16:36This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with one of the all-time great, Ron Garney. We discuss his early career, including his runs on Ghost Rider, Captain America and Wolverine. We also talk about some behind the scenes stories, and get some clues on his new creator-owned project. Plus, some MMA talk for good […]
Loikamania 181: Jason Latour
March 07, 2014 07:10This week, the ultra-talented Jason Latour returns to the show! We talk about the end of his run on Winter Soldier, discuss his work on Wolverine: Japan’s Most Wanted, and delve into his plans for Wolverine and the X-Men! Plus, we talk some Southern Bastards! A great show, so check it out! Music by The […]
Loikamania 180: Jerome Opena
February 28, 2014 17:15This week, Jerome Opena returns to talk about his recently concluded runs on both Avengers and Infinity! We talk about some process, storytelling, and how he continues to evolve as an artist. Plus, his convention plans, some X-Force talk, hints of his next project, and we talk about our favorite Arnold Schwarzenegger movies! Music by […]
Loikamania 179: Elimination Chamber Preview
February 21, 2014 15:45This week on Loikamania: James Viscardi returns as we preview this Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay per view event, the FINAL traditional WWE pay per view (for now!)! We go over the big matches of the show and give our thoughts on the build-up, and our predictions for who would win. Cover design by Chris Maze, […]
Loikamania 178: The Joyners
February 14, 2014 08:23This week on Loikamania, Pat is joined by the creative team behind the upcoming graphic novel, The Joyners in 3-D: RJ Ryan, Dave Marquez and Tara Rhymes! We talk about the impetus behind this 3-D graphic novel, the influences that led to its creation, and even talk some process! A revealing chat about the creation […]
Loikamania 177: Patrick Meaney and the Image Revolution
February 07, 2014 07:49This week, Pat chats with filmmaker Patrick Meaney about his documentary, The Image Revolution. We talk about the story behind the film, its beginnings, and some of the process that went behind it. We also talk about the era of depicted in the film, and how it was like for us seeing this all unfold. […]
Loikamania 176: The Royal Rumble Preview
January 24, 2014 18:05It’s time for the annual Royal Rumble preview show! Join Pat, Ben Morse (This Week in Marvel), James Viscardi (Let’s Talk Comics) and Aubrey Sitterson (Straight Shoot) as they go through the card, make predictions and map out where this is all going. Another fun show, so check it out! Cover designed by Chris Maze, […]
Loikamania 175: Inquiry
January 17, 2014 14:12In this special 175th episode of Loikamania, James Viscardi of the Let’s Talk Comics podcast grills the hell out of Pat. Learn more of Pat’s early years as a comic fan, and what made him such a big comics reader. Also, more on what makes Pat tick. A fun show, so check it out! Cover […]
Loikamania 174: 2013 in Review
January 03, 2014 14:06Back from the holidays! Join Pat, Albert, Ernie and Meredith as we talk about the big stories from 2013. The news, the controversies, the talking points…we go through it all. Join us as we look back to last year for the last time and welcome the new year in this brand new episode of Loikamania! […]
Loikamania 173: Jay Tablante
December 12, 2013 00:17This week, Pat is joined by acclaimed photographer Jay Tablante! We talk about his the comics that influenced him, his early attempts at art, and what led to him pursuing photography. We talk about the process behind his shoots, and talk a bit about the geek scene in the Philippines. A fun chat with one […]
Loikamania 172: Stegman and Brooks
December 06, 2013 15:55This week, Pat catches up with Mark Brooks and Ryan Stegman! We talk about their comic gigs, the importance of art and writing in comics, balancing art with family life, the type of art we like, and so much more. A fun, casual chat with two of today’s best illustrators. Music by The Revengineers and […]
Loikamania 171: Brian Michael Bendis
November 27, 2013 10:29Brian Michael Bendis returns to the show as we talk about the aftermath of Battle of the Atom! We go over the story behind the crossover, and talk about what comes next for the X-Men. We then touch upon Guardians of the Galaxy, Powers, Ultimate Spider-Man and Brian’s other projects. We even throw in some […]
Loikamania 170: Survivor Series Preview
November 22, 2013 14:26Pat is once again joined by Marvel.com’s Ben Morse and Let’s Talk Comics’ James Viscardi to talk about this weekend’s Survivor Series pay per view! Witness Ben and James try to get Pat interested in this show, as they go over the matches, the storylines and the logic behind them. We also make predictions! A […]
Loikamania 169: Travis Holyfield
November 21, 2013 06:15This week, Pat chats with writer Travis Holyfield! We talk about writing short stories for anthologies, creating characters, and building a fanbase online. We also talk about comics we’re digging, and reference the last time he was on the show to talk AVX. A fun chat, so check it out! Cover designed by Chris Maze […]
Loikamania 168: Adam Warrock
November 15, 2013 07:43This week, Pat chats with rapper Eugene Ahn, AKA Adam Warrock! We talk about the comics he grew up with, and some of his favorite stories. We get into his music, life while touring, and more comic talk. Plus, more X-Men talk…and a bit of wrestling chatter, too. Another fun show, so check it out! […]
Loikamania 167: J Torres
November 07, 2013 16:49This week, Pat is joined by writer J Torres! We talk about his career, writing all ages comics and creating anthology books. We get into some process, the comics scene in Toronto and the amazing wealth of creators there, and the birth of the True Patriot anthology book. We also discuss the current Kickstarter campaign, […]
Loikamania 166: Michael Walsh
November 01, 2013 13:28This week, Pat chats with artist Michael Walsh! We talk about the long road into the comic biz as we get into his beginnings in the industry. Then, we talk about his recent string of projects, like the Comeback, Zero and the X-Files. Michael also hints at what’s to come with his upcoming run on […]
Loikamania 165: Re-Tales
October 24, 2013 14:28This week, Pat chats with noted lord of comics retail, Jermaine Exum! We talk about the life of a comics retailer, share some tips on how to keep customers coming back and winning new readers, as well as talk about his very first foray into convention organizing, the Comic Book City Con. A fun chat […]
Retromania 002: They Did it For the Art
October 16, 2013 21:10This month on Retromania, Pat, Albert, Dave and Ed talk about the artists of the 90’s! We talk about our favorites, and the books that they helped define in the decade. We also spend way too much time talking about the Spider-Doppelganger from Infinity War, and read another excerpt from Stryfe’s Strike File! Cover design […]
Loikamania 164: Goodbye, Breaking Bad
October 09, 2013 02:35This week, Pat is joined by Paul Montgomery, Ernie Estrella and Meredith Placko as we celebrate the end of Breaking Bad. We relive the last eight episodes of the show and give our thoughts on the ending of the series. We also go over some of our favorite characters and moments from the rest of […]
Loikamania 163: Agents of SHIELD Review
October 03, 2013 17:17This week, Pat is joined by Kris Anka and Bria LaVorgna as we discuss the highly anticipated Agents of SHIELD pilot! What worked? What didn’t? Why is Coulson still breathing? We also talk about the many possible things that this show CAN do if handled well, and do LOTS of speculating and SPOILERS. A fun […]
Loikamania 162: Current Events
September 25, 2013 05:33Event comics. I love them. They’re fun, they’re exciting, and they shake things up a lot. In this week’s podcast, I geek out over the three big events currently running. First, I chat with my buddy Kevin Spooner about Jonathan Hickman’s cosmic epic, Infinity. Then, listen to me and Angela Paman be cautiously optimistic about […]
Loikamania 161: The Uncanny X-Show
September 19, 2013 21:57This week, Pat is joined by Matt Little and Brett White of Matt and Brett Love Comics to talk X-Men! We talk about our favorite stories, characters and periods of the always ongoing story of mutantkind. We also get into how we got into the X-books, assemble our own teams, and so much more! Music […]
Retromania 001: Collector’s Item!
September 17, 2013 05:06INTRODUCING: a NEW monthly podcast unlike any you’ve heard before! Join Pat, Ed, Albert and Dave as they talk about the most misunderstood decade of all, the ’90s! They get into all the topics, all the publishers, creators, stories and events from the decade that gave us gimmick covers, mega events, clones and more! A […]
Loikamania 160: Clay Mann
September 12, 2013 10:31After a week off, Pat is joined by artist Clay Mann! We talk about his beginnings in the comics biz to his recent work on Magneto and Gambit! Learn of his influences, and what his dream gig is. We throw in some process talk in there, too! A fun chat, so check it out! Note: […]