The PKD Black Box http://pkdmedia.com Comics, Pop Culture, Life, and everything PKD Media can be found at The PKD Black Box. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:51:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 The PKD Black Box, hosted by Shawn Pryor and various co-hosts go in-depth with comics and pop-culture reviews, round table discussions, and interviews with creators from all types of mediums and so much more. The PKD Black Box also goes behind the scenes of PKD Media and content they create. Tangents and comedy sometimes ensue as well. Enjoy. Comics, Pop Culture, Life, and everything PKD Media can be found at The PKD Black Box. The PKD Black Box http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj154/pkdmedia421/pkdpurp_iTunes_FINAL-1.jpgThe PKD Black Boxhttp://pkdmedia.com Comics, Movies, Geek, Black Box, HHWLOD, PKD Media, TV, Cartoons, Art, Comedy, Visual Arts yes Shawn Pryor shawn.pryor@pkdmedia.com Episode #47: Awkward Embraces on the Enterprise. http://pkdmedia.com/episode-47-awkward-embraces-on-the-enterprise-2/ http://pkdmedia.com/episode-47-awkward-embraces-on-the-enterprise-2/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:00:23 +0000 OptimusBlack http://pkdmedia.com/?p=2653 Continuing a month dedicated to ladies in geek & pop culture, Shawn has an interview with Creator/Producer/Actress Jessica Mills of the webseries Awkward Embraces. Jessica & Shawn discuss the series, and then begin to geek out on topics such as Star Trek, Commander Riker, Jessica’s dislike of Ensign Ro, old school video games, comic books, toys, and anything else they can think of.

And later, Jessica gives fans of Awkward Embraces webseries hints of some of the things that may go down in Season Two.

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Awkward Embraces – http://www.awkwardembraces.com

Awkward Embraces Indie Gogo Season 2 Fundraiser – http://www.indiegogo.com/Awkward-Embraces-Season-2

Back In The Day - http://bit.ly/fyN6WT

Geek Syndicate Year One: The Collection - http://www.dcbservice.com/product.aspx?id=342227#dt

]]> http://pkdmedia.com/episode-47-awkward-embraces-on-the-enterprise-2/feed/ 0 Continuing a month dedicated to ladies in geek & pop culture, Shawn has an interview with Creator/Producer/Actress Jessica Mills of the webseries Awkward Embraces. Jessica & Shawn discuss the series, and then begin to geek out on topics such as Star Trek, Commander Riker, Jessica’s dislike of Ensign Ro, old school video games, comic books, toys, and anything else they can think of. And later, Jessica gives fans of Awkward Embraces webseries hints of some of the things that may go down in Season Two. Enjoy. Download Show Notes Awkward Embraces – http://www.awkwardembraces.com Awkward Embraces Indie Gogo Season 2 Fundraiser – http://www.indiegogo.com/Awkward-Embraces-Season-2 Back In The Day - http://bit.ly/fyN6WT Geek Syndicate Year One: The Collection - http://www.dcbservice.com/product.aspx?id=342227#dt Continuing a month dedicated to ladies in geek & pop culture, Shawn has an interview with Creator/Producer/Actress Jessica Mills of the webseries Awkward Embraces. Jessica & Shawn discuss the series, and then begin to geek out on topics [...] Carroll Chronicles: Episode #7 http://pkdmedia.com/carroll-chronicles-episode-7/ http://pkdmedia.com/carroll-chronicles-episode-7/#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:47:34 +0000 OptimusBlack http://pkdmedia.com/?p=2632

On this weeks Carroll Chronicles, Jon has some brief comic book talk, derides Fantastic Four #587, comic purchasing and cutting back, tech talk, running gear, and reveals his Super Bowl pick!

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Legion of Substitute Podcasters - http://paulfrench.ca/losp/

]]> http://pkdmedia.com/carroll-chronicles-episode-7/feed/ 0 On this weeks Carroll Chronicles, Jon has some brief comic book talk, derides Fantastic Four #587, comic purchasing and cutting back, tech talk, running gear, and reveals his Super Bowl pick! Download Show Notes Legion of Substitute Podcasters - http://paulfrench.ca/losp/ On this weeks Carroll Chronicles, Jon has some brief comic book talk, derides Fantastic Four #587, comic purchasing and cutting back, tech talk, running gear, and reveals his Super Bowl pick! Download Show Notes Legion of Substitute Podcasters - [...] Episode #46: Chillin’ with the PrincessCast. http://pkdmedia.com/episode-46-chillin%e2%80%99-with-the-princesscast/ http://pkdmedia.com/episode-46-chillin%e2%80%99-with-the-princesscast/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:17:19 +0000 OptimusBlack http://pkdmedia.com/?p=2627 The PKD Black Box begins its month of dedication to women in geek & pop culture as Shawn has a conversation with Mary, Meg & Lisa of the PrincessCast. Sit back and relax as Shawn & the PrincessCast talk about old school/new school Doctor Who, Roller Derby, women gamers, Catwoman, Wonder Woman, favorite artists, random tangents, favorite geek moments ever, and to top it off the ladies of the PrincessCast will share their true feelings about Olivia Munn.

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PrincessCast – http://panelsonpages.com/?cat=3519

]]> http://pkdmedia.com/episode-46-chillin%e2%80%99-with-the-princesscast/feed/ 0 The PKD Black Box begins its month of dedication to women in geek & pop culture as Shawn has a conversation with Mary, Meg & Lisa of the PrincessCast. Sit back and relax as Shawn & the PrincessCast talk about old school/new school Doctor Who, Roller Derby, women gamers, Catwoman, Wonder Woman, favorite artists, random tangents, favorite geek moments ever, and to top it off the ladies of the PrincessCast will share their true feelings about Olivia Munn. Enjoy. Download Show Notes PrincessCast – http://panelsonpages.com/?cat=3519 The PKD Black Box begins its month of dedication to women in geek & pop culture as Shawn has a conversation with Mary, Meg & Lisa of the PrincessCast. Sit back and relax as Shawn & the PrincessCast talk about old school/new school [...] PKD Media - Shawn Pryor 1:23:18 Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Artists, Catwoman, Podcasts, PrincessCast, PanelsOnPages, HHWLOD, PKD Media, PKD Black Box, The PKD Black Box, Shawn Pryor, Tom Baker, David Tennant, Wonder Woman, Team jackets, C2E2, Superman, Comic Books, Olivia Munn, Video Games, Roller Derby, DCUOnline, Wii, PS3, PS2, Playstation, XBox360, EA, Arkham Asylum, Women gamers, Call Of Duty, COD Black Ops, Software Testing, Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros, Game Boy, Game Gear, Egyptian Batman, Egyptian Catwoman, AzBats, United Dairy Farmers, Return of the Jedi yes Tales From The Attic: Episode #18 http://pkdmedia.com/tales-from-the-attic-episode-18/ http://pkdmedia.com/tales-from-the-attic-episode-18/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:56:56 +0000 OptimusBlack http://pkdmedia.com/?p=2604 Havok on a rollercoaster!

Iceman vs. angry hockey players!

Banshee in the Wild Wild West without Kool Moe Dee!

Polaris on a deadly merry-go-round!

This could only mean that the “reserve X-men” are in Murderworld, and Donny Salvo tells you all about it in Uncanny X-Men #146!

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World Of Hurt – http://www.worldofhurtonline.com

]]> http://pkdmedia.com/tales-from-the-attic-episode-18/feed/ 0 Havok on a rollercoaster! Iceman vs. angry hockey players! Banshee in the Wild Wild West without Kool Moe Dee! Polaris on a deadly merry-go-round! This could only mean that the “reserve X-men” are in Murderworld, and Donny Salvo tells you all about it in Uncanny X-Men #146! Download SHOW NOTES World Of Hurt – http://www.worldofhurtonline.com Havok on a rollercoaster! Iceman vs. angry hockey players! Banshee in the Wild Wild West without Kool Moe Dee! Polaris on a deadly merry-go-round! This could only mean that the “reserve X-men” are in Murderworld, and Donny Salvo tells you all [...] PKD Media - Donny Salvo 33:08 comic books, pop culture, geek, art, black box, PKD Black Box, geek speak, comics, comedy, donny salvo, podcast, tales from the attic, visual arts, artists, marvel comics, action, hhwlod yes Episode #45: A World of HURT! http://pkdmedia.com/episode-45-a-world-of-hurt/ http://pkdmedia.com/episode-45-a-world-of-hurt/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:44:45 +0000 OptimusBlack http://pkdmedia.com/?p=2593 This week Shawn has a great conversation with the Artist/Creator of internet’s #1 Blaxploitation webcomic “World Of Hurt,” Jay Potts. They discuss the webcomic and its roots in Blaxploitation, and later talk about how music, reference material, film, art, Fred “The Hammer” Williamson, Truck Turner and Richard Roundtree all come into play as well. Then Donny swings by the show as he & Shawn try to get caught up on some of the TPB’s and OGN’s they’ve been reading, and Shawn goes on a minor rant about the original Masters of the Universe movie.

Featuring a soultastic soundtrack for the ages. Dig it.

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World of Hurt – http://worldofhurtonline.com

]]> http://pkdmedia.com/episode-45-a-world-of-hurt/feed/ 0 This week Shawn has a great conversation with the Artist/Creator of internet’s #1 Blaxploitation webcomic “World Of Hurt,” Jay Potts. They discuss the webcomic and its roots in Blaxploitation, and later talk about how music, reference material, film, art, Fred “The Hammer” Williamson, Truck Turner and Richard Roundtree all come into play as well. Then Donny swings by the show as he & Shawn try to get caught up on some of the TPB’s and OGN’s they’ve been reading, and Shawn goes on a minor rant about the original Masters of the Universe movie. Featuring a soultastic soundtrack for the ages. Dig it. Download Show Notes World of Hurt – http://worldofhurtonline.com This week Shawn has a great conversation with the Artist/Creator of internet’s #1 Blaxploitation webcomic “World Of Hurt,” Jay Potts. They discuss the webcomic and its roots in Blaxploitation, and later talk about how music, reference [...] PKD Media - Shawn Pryor 1:34:15 comic books, pop culture, music, geek, television, art, black box, PKD Black Box, geek speak, comics, movies, the pkd black box, comedy, indie comics, independent comics, PKD Media, donny salvo, shawn pryor, podcast, making comics, technology, action movies, cinema, visual arts, artists, action, Shaft, hhwlod, blaxplotation, world of hurt, ebony magazine, ebony, jet, Truck Turner, Superfly, The Tempations, Papa Was a Rolling Stone, James Brown, Payback, Big Payback, Fred Williamson, Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, Original Gangsters, Poetic Justice, Gordon Parks, Masters of the Universe, Buffy, Tim Seeley, Mike Norton, vertigo, dolph lundgren, directors yes Tales From The Attic: Episode #17 http://pkdmedia.com/tales-from-the-attic-episode-17/ http://pkdmedia.com/tales-from-the-attic-episode-17/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:15:15 +0000 OptimusBlack http://pkdmedia.com/?p=2586 Feel the wrath of Dr. Cyber as Donny Salvo reads you the tale of Wonder Woman #321! Bask in the glow of Greek Gods in funky boots, robots getting in the face, Steve Trevor in danger yet again, and Donny’s desire own a little alien and teach the listeners to say the word “omni-beam.”

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Mystery Solved – http://www.mysterysolvedcomic.com/

Action Lab Entertainment – http://kck.st/cfWoJE

]]> http://pkdmedia.com/tales-from-the-attic-episode-17/feed/ 0 Feel the wrath of Dr. Cyber as Donny Salvo reads you the tale of Wonder Woman #321! Bask in the glow of Greek Gods in funky boots, robots getting in the face, Steve Trevor in danger yet again, and Donny’s desire own a little alien and teach the listeners to say the word “omni-beam.” Enjoy. Download Show Notes Mystery Solved – http://www.mysterysolvedcomic.com/ Action Lab Entertainment – http://kck.st/cfWoJE Feel the wrath of Dr. Cyber as Donny Salvo reads you the tale of Wonder Woman #321! Bask in the glow of Greek Gods in funky boots, robots getting in the face, Steve Trevor in danger yet again, and Donny’s desire own a little alien and teach the [...] PKD Media - Shawn Pryor 24:33 Uncategorized, comic books, pop culture, geek, art, PKD Black Box, geek speak, comics, comedy, PKD Media, donny salvo, podcast, tales from the attic, dc comics, visual arts, artists, super heroes, superheroes, action, wonder woman, steve trevor yes Episode #44: PC Weenies in the Hood. http://pkdmedia.com/episode-44-pc-weenies-in-the-hood/ http://pkdmedia.com/episode-44-pc-weenies-in-the-hood/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:38:51 +0000 OptimusBlack http://pkdmedia.com/?p=2485 In this weeks episode, Shawn talks about the future PKD Media merger with the HHWLOD network, then has a conversation with creator/illustrator Krishna Sadasivam of the web comics PC Weenies & Uncubed, and then Donny Salvo swings by the show to talk comics, random tangents and to hear Shawn re-enact a scene from one of his favorite 90′s movies.

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HHWLOD Podcast Network: http://hhwlod.com

PC Weenies Webcomic: http://pcweenies.com/

Uncubed Webcomic: http://www.uncubedthecomic.com/

Action Lab Entertainment Presents: Fracture – http://kck.st/cfWoJE

Action Lab Entertainment – http://www.actionlabcomics.com

]]> http://pkdmedia.com/episode-44-pc-weenies-in-the-hood/feed/ 1 In this weeks episode, Shawn talks about the future PKD Media merger with the HHWLOD network, then has a conversation with creator/illustrator Krishna Sadasivam of the web comics PC Weenies & Uncubed, and then Donny Salvo swings by the show to talk comics, random tangents and to hear Shawn re-enact a scene from one of his favorite 90′s movies. Download SHOW NOTES HHWLOD Podcast Network: http://hhwlod.com PC Weenies Webcomic: http://pcweenies.com/ Uncubed Webcomic: http://www.uncubedthecomic.com/ Action Lab Entertainment Presents: Fracture – http://kck.st/cfWoJE Action Lab Entertainment – http://www.actionlabcomics.com In this weeks episode, Shawn talks about the future PKD Media merger with the HHWLOD network, then has a conversation with creator/illustrator Krishna Sadasivam of the web comics PC Weenies & Uncubed, and then Donny Salvo swings by the show to [...] PKD Media - Shawn Pryor 1:31:13 Uncategorized, comic books, pop culture, music, geek, art, everybody, black box, PKD Black Box, geek speak, comics, movies, the pkd black box, comedy, indie comics, independent comics, PKD Media, donny salvo, shawn pryor, cartoons, animation, webcomics, podcast, dc comics, saturday morning cartoons, making comics, technology, cinema, visual arts, artists, super heroes, superheroes, teen titans, Legion Of Dudes, hhwlod, Johnny M, Legion of Dudes Podcast, Krishna Sadasivam, PC Weenies, Uncubed yes Tales From The Attic: Episode #16 http://pkdmedia.com/tales-from-the-attic-episode-16/ http://pkdmedia.com/tales-from-the-attic-episode-16/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:15:24 +0000 OptimusBlack http://pkdmedia.com/?p=2466 YO JOE! Prepare to suit-up for duty as Donny leaps into his action-packed longbox of comics to tell the tale of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #59! Listen as Cobra Commander bounces to battle in a Cobra Pogo, bask in the “Power of Fred,” Raptor whining about his “genetically improved Falcons” and how a child can be surgically healed in a garage.

Feathered Gauntlets!

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Action Lab Entertainment Presents: Fracture - http://kck.st/cfWoJE

Action Lab Entertainment – http://www.actionlabcomics.com

Oceanverse – http://oceanverse.com

]]> http://pkdmedia.com/tales-from-the-attic-episode-16/feed/ 0 YO JOE! Prepare to suit-up for duty as Donny leaps into his action-packed longbox of comics to tell the tale of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #59! Listen as Cobra Commander bounces to battle in a Cobra Pogo, bask in the “Power of Fred,” Raptor whining about his “genetically improved Falcons” and how a child can be surgically healed in a garage. Feathered Gauntlets! Download Show Notes Action Lab Entertainment Presents: Fracture - http://kck.st/cfWoJE Action Lab Entertainment – http://www.actionlabcomics.com Oceanverse – http://oceanverse.com YO JOE! Prepare to suit-up for duty as Donny leaps into his action-packed longbox of comics to tell the tale of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #59! Listen as Cobra Commander bounces to battle in a Cobra Pogo, bask in the “Power of Fred,” Raptor [...] PKD Media - Donny Salvo 30:57 comic books, pop culture, geek, television, art, everybody, PKD Black Box, geek speak, comics, comedy, tv, PKD Media, donny salvo, cartoons, animation, podcast, tales from the attic, visual arts, marvel comics, action, gi joe, cobra commander, raptor, tunnel rat, larry hama yes Episode #43: Katy Perry’s Last Starfighter. http://pkdmedia.com/episode-43-katy-perrys-last-starfighter/ http://pkdmedia.com/episode-43-katy-perrys-last-starfighter/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:40:55 +0000 OptimusBlack http://pkdmedia.com/?p=2458 Artist/Creator Martheus Wade (Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa), along with Podcasters Lucas King (Handi-Cast) & Bill “The Voice of HHW” McGonnell (Half-Hour Wasted) join host Shawn Pryor as they tell the world of some more of their guilty pleasures & gems in media.

Prepare to hear tales of teenagers traveling state lines to play Street Fighter II; the power of Turbo Teen, the bizarreness of Rubik: the Amazing Cube, the complexity of 80’s Intellivision Football and so much more.

Enjoy this week’s show, and if you’re lucky enough you may learn how a crusty leather belt can prevent you from being sucked into a tornado.

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Action Lab Entertainment Presents: Fracture – http://kck.st/cfWoJE

Action Lab Entertainment – http://www.actionlabcomics.com

PKD Media – http://www.pkdmedia.com

Half Hour Wasted – http://www.hhwlod.com

Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa – http://toshigawa.com

Handi Cast – http://handicast.libsyn.com

Miley Cyrus Un-Autotuned: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvKuHoADakE

]]> http://pkdmedia.com/episode-43-katy-perrys-last-starfighter/feed/ 1 Artist/Creator Martheus Wade (Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa), along with Podcasters Lucas King (Handi-Cast) & Bill “The Voice of HHW” McGonnell (Half-Hour Wasted) join host Shawn Pryor as they tell the world of some more of their guilty pleasures & gems in media. Prepare to hear tales of teenagers traveling state lines to play Street Fighter II; the power of Turbo Teen, the bizarreness of Rubik: the Amazing Cube, the complexity of 80’s Intellivision Football and so much more. Enjoy this week’s show, and if you’re lucky enough you may learn how a crusty leather belt can prevent you from being sucked into a tornado. Download SHOW NOTES Action Lab Entertainment Presents: Fracture – http://kck.st/cfWoJE Action Lab Entertainment – http://www.actionlabcomics.com PKD Media – http://www.pkdmedia.com Half Hour Wasted – http://www.hhwlod.com Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa – http://toshigawa.com Handi Cast – http://handicast.libsyn.com Miley Cyrus Un-Autotuned: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvKuHoADakE Artist/Creator Martheus Wade (Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa), along with Podcasters Lucas King (Handi-Cast) & Bill “The Voice of HHW” McGonnell (Half-Hour Wasted) join host Shawn Pryor as they tell the world of some more of their guilty [...] PKD Media - Shawn Pryor 1:50:16 Uncategorized, comic books, pop culture, music, geek, television, life, art, everybody, black box, PKD Black Box, geek speak, comics, movies, the pkd black box, games, comedy, indie comics, independent comics, PKD Media, shawn pryor, cartoons, animation, podcast, dc comics, saturday morning cartoons, making comics, flash gordon, technology, action movies, cinema, box office, visual arts, black canary, artists, super heroes, superheroes, action, intellivision, football, arcades, arcade, street fighter, katy perry, filmation, last starfighter, ninja III the domination, ninjas, 80s, video games, NES, nintendo, Black Bass, Ed Benes, Orbital, X-Statix, The Warriors, Empowered, lucas king, handicast, handi-cast, hhwlod, half hour wasted, martheus wade, bill mcgonnell, sho kozugi yes Episode #42: What The Dudes Want For Christmas 2010. http://pkdmedia.com/episode-42-what-the-dudes-want-for-christmas-2010/ http://pkdmedia.com/episode-42-what-the-dudes-want-for-christmas-2010/#comments Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:35:12 +0000 OptimusBlack http://pkdmedia.com/?p=2454 Courtesy of the Legion of  Dudes podcast, It’s the third annual What the Dudes Want for Christmas episode with PKD Black Box host Shawn Pryor of PKD Media and Action Lab Entertainment.  We discuss wants, recommendations, as well as who’s been naughty and who’s been nice.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.

Thanks to the Legion of Dudes podcast and HHW/LOD family for allowing me to repost this podcast. Show them some love by stopping by www.hhwlod.com to listen to their podcasts.

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Action Lab Entertainment Kickstarter

HHW/LOD

Nikon D3100 DSLR

Second Coming

Age of Apocalypse Book 1

Nintendo 3DS

iPad

Locke and Key, Keys

Walking Dead Compendium

Lost: Complete Series Box Set

Absolute Planetary

XBOX Kinect

MST3K Sets

Electronic Gaming Monthly

Wednesday Comics Hard Cover

Vocopro Mics

Family Guy Star Wars Trilogy

Kevin Smith’s Green Hornet

]]> http://pkdmedia.com/episode-42-what-the-dudes-want-for-christmas-2010/feed/ 0 Courtesy of the Legion of  Dudes podcast, It’s the third annual What the Dudes Want for Christmas episode with PKD Black Box host Shawn Pryor of PKD Media and Action Lab Entertainment.  We discuss wants, recommendations, as well as who’s been naughty and who’s been nice.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Thanks to the Legion of Dudes podcast and HHW/LOD family for allowing me to repost this podcast. Show them some love by stopping by www.hhwlod.com to listen to their podcasts. Download SHOW NOTES Action Lab Entertainment Kickstarter HHW/LOD Nikon D3100 DSLR Second Coming Age of Apocalypse Book 1 Nintendo 3DS iPad Locke and Key, Keys Walking Dead Compendium Lost: Complete Series Box Set Absolute Planetary XBOX Kinect MST3K Sets Electronic Gaming Monthly Wednesday Comics Hard Cover Vocopro Mics Family Guy Star Wars Trilogy Kevin Smith’s Green Hornet Courtesy of the Legion of  Dudes podcast, It’s the third annual What the Dudes Want for Christmas episode with PKD Black Box host Shawn Pryor of PKD Media and Action Lab Entertainment.  We discuss wants, recommendations, as well as who’s [...] PKD Media - Legion Of Dudes 2:19:33 Uncategorized, comic books, pop culture, music, geek, television, life, art, everybody, black box, PKD Black Box, geek speak, comics, movies, the pkd black box, games, comedy, tv, indie comics, independent comics, PKD Media, shawn pryor, cartoons, animation, podcast, dc comics, technology, action movies, visual arts, artists, super heroes, superheroes, marvel comics, action, christmas, Johnny M, The Legion of Dudes, Legion of Dudes Podcast, The Walking Dead TV Podcast, Jim Dietz, Ken Morgan, Russell Latham, Jordan From Jersey yes