Podcast - Bryan E. West
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 10 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOptic Blast! is the comic book discussion show where comedy and comics collide. A monthly podcast that covers the highs, lows and most importantly the in-betweens of the comic book medium. Here at Optic Blast we love comics, and we hope to provide an insightful commentary on the comic book medium, but we’re not above making lewd jokes along the way.
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Episodes
Optic Blast! Book Club - Episode 13, Andre the Giant
August 02, 2014 13:06 - 35 minutes - 30.8 MBDownload The Optic Blast crew gathers around a crackling fire to discuss Andre The Giant by Box Brown, published by First Second Press. Opening Music: by Akira the Don A.T.D.R.I.P. Living In The Future
Optic Blast! - Episode 15, June 2014
July 18, 2014 13:24 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBDownload This month on Optic Blast: As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News: DC gives colorists some lovin' Gerard Way and Jake Wyatt enters the Spider-Verse Enroll at Gotham High School! Sales numbers for Rocket Racoon are bonkers! Indie Spotlight: Jens K's Cabin Fever. You can find more from Jens on his website and his twitter. Sponsor: This month Optic Blast is brought to your host Bryan ...
Optic Blast! - Episode 14, May 2014
June 15, 2014 16:40 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBDownload This month on Optic Blast: As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from May, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News: The "Ant Man" shake up. DC takes a selfie. Alan Moore's crazy digital comics research project. The Flash TV spot Sponsor: This month Optic Blast is brought to your host Bryan West. Bryan is trying to raise money to attend HeroesCon, and would be grateful if you purchased some of his artwork. You can book commi...
Optic Blast! Special Edition - X-men Days of Future Past and Sequart's Chris Claremont Documentary
June 08, 2014 17:27 - 58 minutes - 54.9 MBThe Optic Blast crew talks about the new X-men movie and Sequart's recent documentary about Chris Claremont. Opening Music: All these machines by The Squaaks https://squaaks.bandcamp.com/
Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 12, Nijigahara Holograph
June 03, 2014 12:07 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBThe Optic Blast crew gathers around a crackling fire to discuss Nijigahara Holograph by Inio Asano. Opening Music: by Doctor Popular Check out his bandcamp page!
Optic Blast! - Episode 13, April 2014
May 10, 2014 16:17 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis month on Optic Blast: As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from April, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News: Warner Bros. Movie plans! Gotham TV show Amazon buys Comixology! Indie Spotlight: Optic Blast shines the spotlight on Love Machine. For more info please visit the writers webpage and his blog. Sponsor: This month Optic Blast is brought to your host Bryan West. Bryan is trying to raise money to attend HeroesCon, and ...
Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 11, The Fifth Beatle
April 25, 2014 14:21 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThe Optic Blast Crew is joined by Colleen Boyd to talk about The Fifth Beatle! You can find Colleen on Twitter @colleentheboyd , her website http://themoreboyd.com , and her Society6 page http://society6.com/ColleenBoyd. And be sure to check out Action Lab Entertainment at http://www.actionlabcomics.com The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story By Vivek Tiwary Opening Music by: Put a Jumper On Living In The Future
Alternative Press - Episode 03, Ryan Ferrier
April 23, 2014 11:32 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThe Optic Blast crew chats with Ryan Ferrier about D4VE from Monkey Brain Comics, digital comics, genitalia and 80's movies! You can find Ryan on twitter @RyanWriter and check out Challenger Comics at www.readchallenger.com BUY DAVE! Writer Ryan Ferrier showing his guns!* The Gun Show *Not actually Ryan Ferrier Opening Music By: Mega Drive Mega Drive
Optic Blast! - Episode 12, March 2014
April 11, 2014 11:20 - 45 minutes - 43.1 MBThis month on Optic Blast: As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Feb(and a little bit of March), reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News: New Bruce Timm Batman Animation? Be still my beating heart. Perplexing sales numbers from March, 2014. Grant Morrison's BBC webcomic. Whatever this fucking thing is? Indie Spotlight: This month Optic Blast casts some light on Saint Chaos Vol. 1 and their Kickstarter campaign. Sponsor: This ep...
Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 10, Super Spy
April 02, 2014 12:48 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThe Optic Blast crew gets intimate with Super Spy by Matt Kindt! Super Spy By Matt Kindt Join us next month to discuss The Fifth Beatle by Vivek J. Tiwary, Andrew C. Robinson, and Kyle Baker The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story By Vivek Tiwary Opening Music: Mecanique Du Coeur By Dionysos
Optic Blast! - Episode 11, Feb 2014
March 22, 2014 21:21 - 58 minutes - 52.9 MBThis month on Optic Blast: As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Feb(and a little bit of March), review their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News: DC announce MORE lenticular covers?! Lena Dunham to write for Archie Comics! Eric Stephenson's speech at the comic retailer's convention! Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there ar...
Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 09, Beasts of Burden
March 02, 2014 19:04 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe Optic Blast crew gets intimate with Beasts of Burden by Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson Beasts of Burden By Evan Dorkin Join us next month to discuss Super Spy by Matt Kindt Super Spy By Matt Kindt Opening Music: Supernatural by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Abattoir Blues/Lyre of Orpheus By Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
The Chronicle of Saga - Episode 8, Feb 2014
February 22, 2014 20:03 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBAs per usual the Optic Blast crew dives into Saga. In this episode we talk about Saga Chapter 18, and generally goof off. Opening Music: Superczar by Lionize Superczar & The Vulture By Lionize
Optic Blast! - Episode 10, Jan 2014
February 07, 2014 19:48 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThis month on Optic Blast: As per usual, The Optic Blast crew discusses the top news stories from Jan, reviews their favorite books, and generally goofs off. News: DC Cancels a bunch of titles! Comixology is the #1 grossing non-game app! Panel Syndicate announces plans to add more titles! Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating...
Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 08, King City
February 01, 2014 17:07 - 39 minutes - 34.9 MBThe Optic Blast Crew takes the plunge into Brandon Graham's masterful King City! King City By Brandon Graham Next month we will Discuss... Beasts of Burden By Evan Dorkin Opening Music: Total By Teenage Bottlerocket
The Chronicle of Saga - Episode 7, Jan 2014
January 24, 2014 18:56 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThe Chronicle of Saga - Episode 7 - The Optic Blast crew looks at Saga Chapter 17, the penultimate issue of the 3rd arc. Opening Music: The Cat with Two Heads by The Aquabats! The Fury Of The Aquabats By Aquabats
Optic Blast! - Episode 09, Dec 2013
January 18, 2014 18:18 - 51 minutes - 48 MBThis month on Optic Blast! Apologies for the late episode, we recorded the show over a week ago and lost it due to a power surge(D'oh!). News: We talk through all the announcements from Image Expo! Star Wars comics going back to marvel Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically f...
Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 07, Metaphysical Double Feature
December 28, 2013 00:39 - 51 minutes - 47 MBThe Optic Blast Crew talks about two books this month in a sort of Metaphysical Double Feature. The shows starts with a discussion of Ales Kot and Riley Rossmo's Wild Children. Then we move on to Flex Mentallo by Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly Wild Children GN By Ales Kot Flex Mentallo: Man of Muscle Mystery By Grant Morrison Next Episode we will discuss: King City! King City By Brandon Graham Opening Music: Endless ...
Optic Blast! Holiday Spectacular!
December 26, 2013 21:30 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB2013 in review: The Optic Blast Crew gets together to look back at 2013, and play some drinking games. This is a rough one... Fav Series: Fav New Series: Fav Superhero Book: Fav TV Series: Fav collected edition or reprint: Fav Xmas gift you have ever received: What would you like to see more of in 2014: Favorite Album: Fav Writer: Fav Penciler/Inker: Fav Colorist: Fav New TV Series: Fav Cover: What would you like to see less of in 2014: Fav Single Issue: Fav New Talent...
The Chronicle of Saga-Episode 6,Dec 2013
December 22, 2013 20:55 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBThe Optic Blast Crew talks about SAGA Chapter 16! Opening Music: Airbrushed by Anamanaguchi! Endless Fantasy By Anamanaguchi
Optic Blast! - Episode 08, Nov 2013
December 15, 2013 05:46 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThis month on Optic Blast! News: Marvel Announces Sinister Six and Venom Films Wonder Woman Casting Comic Sales Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed specifically for Comic Artists. There are tons of great tools, but I have just two words for you “perspective rulers”, these things chan...
Alternative Press-Episode 02, Jeremy Holt
December 08, 2013 20:15 - 50 minutes - 45.7 MBOptic Blast sits down with Jeremy Holt to talk about his new comic coming out through Monkey Brain Comics, Art Monster. We also talk digital comics in general, making comics, and Art School! Click the cover to buy the book via Comixology: You can also check out more of Jeremy Holt's Work at his website: www.clumpoftrees.wordpress.com and check out his column: Strange Love at Multiversity Comics. Opening Music: What Child is This? by Bad Religion Christmas Songs B...
The Chronicle of Saga-Episode 05, Nov 2013
November 27, 2013 03:01 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Optic Blast crew gets together to talk about Saga #15. Dragons! Explosions! Blowjobs! ...Tune in! Opening Music: I'm getting pissed for Christmas by Peter and the Test Tube Babies Best of Peter & The Test Tube Babys By Peter & the Test Tube Babies Closing Music: Summer is Gone by Slime Girls
Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 06, Batman Year 100
November 19, 2013 19:41 - 32 minutes - 29.2 MBBatman: Year One Hundred By Paul Pope This month the Optic Blast crew digs into Batman Year 100 in all of it's snaggle-toothed glory! Join us next month as we discuss Wild Children by Ales Kot and Riley Rossmo, and Flex Mentallo Man of Muscle Mystery by Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly! Join us next month as we discuss.... Wild Children GN By Ales Kot Flex Mentallo: Man of Muscle Mystery By Grant Morrison Opening Music: Hark t...
Optic Blast! - Episode 07, Oct 2013
November 08, 2013 09:01 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThis month on Optic Blast! News: NYCC Tweets for you, so you don't have to! Dan Slott and Mike Allred rides space waves with Silver Sulfer! DC bringing back Wally West and Stephanie Brown. IDW announces new artist editions Lawsuits! Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Manga Studio! If you are an aspiring comic artist or illustrator you really should be using Manga Studio, there are a ton of great programs for creating digital art but Manga Studio is designed s...
The Chronicle of Saga-Episode 04, Oct 2013
October 18, 2013 21:29 - 24 minutes - 21.6 MBJoin the crew as we get together once again to discuss Saga from Image Comics Opening Music: Fresh Attitudes, Young Bodies by Bomb the Music Industry! Vacation $10.98 By Bomb The Music Industry! Closing Music: Summer is Gone by Slime Girls Vacation Wasteland $7.99 Slime Girls
Optic Blast! - Episode 06, Sept 2013
October 08, 2013 09:01 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThis month on Optic Blast! ... News! DC rides Villain's Month to the top of the sales charts....In 3D! Archie's gang tell Co-CEO to "STAY OUT OF RIVERDALE!" Chip and Matt's wild Sex Criminals-SEX PARTY! Previews! Optic Blast previews "PULP" by Jeremy Holt and Chris Peterson! Get your print copies at NYCC, or online at http://gum.co/pulp Reviews! Zero #1 Avengers Arena #14, #15 Rat Queens #1 Adventure Time #20 Listener Mail! @AvidComicGuy asks us to create a contemporary v...
Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 05, What a Wonderful World
October 08, 2013 08:51 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThis month on the Book Club, the crew gets all multinational and discusses "What a Wonderful World" by Inio Asano. Be sure to pick up a copy of Batman: Year 100 and read that before we discuss it on next month's show! What a Wonderful World!, Vol. 2 $10.45 By Inio Asano Batman: Year One Hundred $17.99 By Paul Pope Opening and Closing Music by Slime Girls! Vacation Wasteland $7.99 Slime Girls
The Chronicle of Saga! Episode 03, Aug 2013
September 23, 2013 16:48 - 25 minutes - 20.6 MBThis month your pal's from Optic Blast get together to discuss SAGA #13! This month the crew dives in to issue 13, full speed ahead! Screw the iceberg! Saga, Vol. 2 By Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples Intro Music: Party Poison by My Chemical Romance Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys By My Chemical Romance Outro Music: Summer is Gone by Slime girls Vacation Wasteland Slime Girls
Optic Blast! - Episode 05, Aug 2013
September 02, 2013 02:48 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBJoin the Optic Blast Crew as we dive into last month's top news stories, talk about movies, and discuss some key books from August! News: Ben Affleck is Batman! Justice League "takes off" to the Great White North! Bryan tells us ALL about the Image Expo. Reviews: Collider #1 by Simon Oliver, Robbi Rodriguez, and Rico Renzi Wake #3 by Scott Snyder, Sean Murphy, Matt Hollinsworth Trillium #1 by Jeff Lemire Hawkeye Annual #1 by Matt Fraction, Javier Pulido, and Matt Hollinsworth ...
Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 4, Identity Crisis
August 29, 2013 17:07 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MBWelcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast crew gets together to discuss Identity Crisis by Brad Meltzer, Rags Morales, and Michael Bair Join us next month as we discuss What a Wonderful World Vol. 1 & 2 What a Wonderful World!, Vol. 2 By Inio Asano ...
The Chronicle of Saga! Episode 02, Aug 2013
August 23, 2013 16:45 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIn preparation for the return of Saga by Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples, the crew gets together to discuss the first two arcs of Saga so far. This one's a little loose, but we had a great time putting it together. Note: we had some issues with the audio on this episode due to a cable coming loose, we tried to fix it in editing, but this one might sound a little funky. We're very sorry. Saga, Vol. 1 By Brian K. Vaughan Saga, Vol. 2 By Brian K. Va...
Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 3, Blacksad!
July 25, 2013 04:10 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MBWelcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast crew gets together to talk about Blacksad! Join us next month as we discuss Identity Crisis! Identity Crisis $14.12 By Brad Meltzer Blacksad By Juan Diaz Canales Opening Music: T...
Optic Blast! - Episode 04, July 2013
July 04, 2013 01:02 - 59 minutes - 47.3 MBJoin the Optic Blast! Crew as we dive into last month's top news stories, talk about movies, and discuss some key books from last month! News: Archaia goes BOOM Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder take on Action Comics! DC's earth-shaking announcement! Superman/Wonder Woman book announced! Reviews: Batman #21 by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Danny Mikki, and FCO Plascencia Superman: Unchained #1 by Scott Snyder, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and Alex Sinclair Fairest #16 by Sean E. Williams, Step...
Alternative Press-Episode 01, Jeremy Holt
July 03, 2013 20:10 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBThe Optic Blast crew chats with writer Jeremy Holt about making comics, writing, and comics in general. You can find more of Jeremy Holt at www.clumpoftrees.wordpress.com Preview and buy After Houdini at www.readchallenger.com
Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 02, Marvels
June 29, 2013 17:36 - 28 minutes - 46.3 MBWelcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast crew gets together to talk about Marvels by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross. Tune in to hear us run out of things to stay and start rambling about Green Goblin's shitty mask from the Spiderman movie.... Join us next time as we discu...
Optic Blast! - Episode 03, June 2013
June 17, 2013 01:07 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBWelcome to Optic Blast! - Episode 03 This month the crew opens a big old can of Super-Worms as we discuss: Jack Kirby launches a KickStarter from beyond the grave. S.H.E.I.L.D. and Man of Steel get shiny new trailers. Catwoman and THE FRIDGE! In a new segment that we are calling The Dirtbin, Mig gives us the rundown on his latest dollar bin find: The Badger #17 Just because we care, here are some lovely panels from The Badger #17 by Mike Baron and Jeffrey Butler! Reviews: The Victor...
Optic Blast! Book Club-Episode 01, Rocketeer Cargo of Doom!
May 24, 2013 22:53 - 32 minutes - 36.8 MBWelcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast! Crew gathers to discuss Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom by Mark Waid, Chris Samnee, and Jeordie Bellaire. The gang pulls a Goldilocks on this episode as one of us loves it, one thinks it's pretty damn good, and one of us thinks it "O...
The Chronicle of Saga! Episode 1, May 2013
May 18, 2013 06:56 - 29.9 MBJoin the Optic Blast crew as we discuss Saga #12 by Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples. Bukkake, Hamburger Walrus', and FREE COMICS!
Optic Blast! Episode 02, May 2013
May 10, 2013 15:30 - 2 days - 87.9 MBOptic Blast! Episode 02, May 2013 Join us this week as we discuss: Mark Waid owes us some money! Is Apple homophobic or is Twitter homophobic-phobic?! Marvel triple ships their way to the top of the charts! What do Bioshock Infinite, Beer, Arrow, Pop’n Music, and Kavinsky have in common?! To Kill a Mockingbird? Reviews: Swamp Thing #19 Demon Knights #19 Black Beetle #3 Age of Ultron #6 Uncanny Avengers #6 Check back next week, when the first episode of The Chronicle of SAGA dro...
Optic Blast! Episode 01, April 2013
April 09, 2013 13:53 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBHello and welcome discerning listeners to Optic Blast!, the comic book discussion show where comedy and comics collide. A monthly podcast that covers the highs, lows and most importantly the in-betweens of the comic book medium. BE WARNED, there may be minor spoilers throughout, but we will try to give you a heads up before we discuss anything too revealing. Join us this week as we discuss: DC to Orson Scott Card "you're fired!...Sort of...Not really? ANGELA'S BACK! DC Comics: Dement...