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Nov. 26, 2025

Ep. 317 - Dirk Manning and Chronic

On today’s new episode we talk to writer/publisher Dirk Manning about all things Source Point Press and his new comic on Kickstarter right now Tales of Mr. Rhee Vol. 6: Blood for Blood Back Tales of Mr. Rhee Vol. 6 on Kicksta...

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Sept. 4, 2025

Ep. 307 - The Toxic Avenger

On today’s new episode we talk The Toxic Avenger (Vol. 1) by Matt Bors and Fred Harper published by Ahoy Comics But first, is Jake the toxic glue that holds this podcast together? Has Cody ever seen 2001: A Space Odyssey in i...

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Sept. 2, 2025

Ep. 306 - Matt Bors, The Toxic Avenger and Chronic

Matt Bors (writer, former political cartoonist and two time Pulitzer Prize Finalist ) returns to the pod to talk about all things Toxic Avenger from Ahoy Comics! But first, is Matt already shifting into fall mode? Do we need ...

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July 10, 2025

Ep. 297 - Armored - The Review!

On today’s new episode, we discuss Armored by Michael Schwartz and Ismael Hernandez, a new young adult indie horror comic from Clover Press! ***Before or after tuning into this episode, go check out our recent interview with ...

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June 19, 2025

Ep. 294 - Armored and the Return of Michael Schwartz

Anthony and Cody talk to writer and returning guest Michael Schwartz about his comic Armored and the ongoing Kickstarter campaign for a collected hardcover edition of the first volume! But first, when was the last time Mike w...

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May 29, 2025

Ep. 291 - Sara

This week we discuss the TKO comic Sara by Garth Ennis and Steve Epting, colors by Elizabeth Breitweiser But first, why did Cody have a head in his bag? And who put it there? How did Cody lose his voice? What did Jake do for ...

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April 10, 2025

Ep. 284 - Zombie Date Night and Chronic (w/ Steve Urena)

Writer Steve Urena joins the pod to talk to Anthony about his new comic now on Kickstarter: Zombie Date Night 2The campaign ends on April 15th so back it today!! But first, when did Steve start making comics? Does your vibe a...

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March 26, 2025

Ep. 280 - Super Group and Chronic (w/ Hunter van Lierop)

Writer Hunter van Lierop joins us to talk about his new comic on Kickstarter called Super Group, co-written by James Santana with art by Francesco Iaquinta and published by Philbo Publishing. But first, does Cody think Hunter...

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March 25, 2025

Ep. 279 - Major Thomás and Chronic (w/ Omar Morales)

We’re talking to write Omar Morales today about this graphic novel Major Thomás now available exclusively on Comixology! With art by Serg Acuña and Mau Mira “A Mexican-American farm worker becomes a NASA astronaut and just as...

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March 20, 2025

Ep. 278 - Superguy and Chronic (w/ Joey Murphy)

Superguy #1 , written by our very own Anthony Iannaccio, is finally out on Kickstarter! Superguy co-creator and artist, and friend of the pod Joey Murphy returns to discuss the comic But first, how many times has Joey been on...

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Feb. 24, 2025

Ep. 273 - Shitkickers and Chronic (w/ Joey Esposito and Andrea Schiav…

We talked to writer Joey Esposito and artist Andrea Schiavone about their new comic Shitkickers! Available right now exclusively on Zoop Who’s wearing at fake Rage Against the Machine t-shirt? What is Zoop? How does it compar...

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Jan. 30, 2025

Ep. 269 - Stephanie Williams and Chronic

This week on the pod writer Stephanie Williams joins us to talk about Strange and Unsung All-Stars of the DC Multiverse, Living Heroes, Nubia, Star Trek, Sesame Street, My Little Pony and more! Check out Superguy on Kickstart...

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Jan. 16, 2025

Ep. 266 - Daniel Freedman, Birdking, and Chronic

This week on Comics and Chronic Jake & Anthony interview writer Daniel Freedman. He is the creator & writer for such comics as Kali, Raiders, & Birdking published by Dark Horse Comics as well as Undying Love published by Ima...

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Dec. 19, 2024

Ep. 261 - The Umbrella Academy: The Apocalypse Suite (w/ Hunter Salin…

On the newest episode of Comics and Chronic the guys are joined by guest Hunter Saling. Hunter Saling is an actor and comedian, most notably one-third of sketch group Business Casual. You can see him next in the trio’s new sh...

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Dec. 12, 2024

Ep. 259 - Velvet

This week on Comics and Chronic we discuss Velvet by Ed Brubaker & art by Steve Epting published by Image Comics. “From the best-selling creators of CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER comes VELVET, a slick and sexy new take...

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Dec. 5, 2024

Ep. 258 - The Private Eye

This week we discuss The Private Eye by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Marcos Martin, & colored by Munsta Vicente. “Years after the digital cloud "bursts" and exposes all of our worst secrets, THE PRIVATE EYE is set in an inevitabl...

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Nov. 7, 2024

Ep. 254 - The Night Eaters: She Eats the Night

In our second Half Baked episode pf the week, Anthony & Cody discuss The Night Eaters: She Eats the Night by writer Marjorie Liu and illustrator Sana Takeda. “ Chinese American twins Milly and Billy are having a tough time. O...

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Nov. 5, 2024

Ep. 253 - Geiger

This week we've got a couple of Half Baked episodes starting with Anthony & Jake and they're discussing the Image comic Geiger by critically acclaimed writer Geoff Johns & artist Gary Frank with colorist Brad Anderson. Per i...

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Oct. 31, 2024

Ep. 252 - Killadelphia (Vol. 5)

This week we continue to cover the stellar Killadelphia Volume 5 by Rodney Barnes & Jason Shawn Alexander from Image comics. But first Jake gives a recap of LA Comic Con! Which host thinks this is his least favorite volume? W...

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Oct. 9, 2024

Ep. 249 - Houses of the Unholy

We’re just one episode away from 250 and we’re talking Houses of the Unholy by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips from Image Comics. But first, how did Cody’s comedy show with Hannibal Buress go? Are we 3 dudes learning and growin...

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Oct. 3, 2024

Ep. 248 - Justice Warriors: Vote Harder (w/ Matt Bors and Ben Clarkso…

Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson return to the podcast to discuss Justice Warriors: Vote Harder from Ahoy Comics. But first, has it been 100 episodes since we last spoke to Matt and Ben? How old is everyone’s kids? Is this comic du...

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Aug. 15, 2024

Ep. 241 - The Devil That Wears My Face

On the newest episode of Comics and Chronic the guys discuss The Devil that Wears My Face by David Pepose and Alex Cormack from Mad Cave Studios. But first why are the streets less safe? What did Cody think of Uzumaki? Could ...

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July 30, 2024

Ep. 237 - The Pedestrian and Chronic (w/ Joey Espositio and Sean Von …

On the newest episode of Comics and Chronic the guys interview Joey Esposito and Sean Von Gorman about their new comic from Magma Comix The Pedestrian! But first where in the wild has Comics and Chronic stickers been sighted?...

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July 23, 2024

Ep. 235 - Boneheads and Chronic (w/ Colton Dotson)

On today’s new episode of Comics and Chronic the guys interview writer Colton Dotson about his new horror comedy comic live on Kickstarter called Boneheads! But first, how much is Colton paying to live in Texas? What’s his in...

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