Category Archives: Loikamania!

Loikamania 070: The Year In Review

12/21/2011Loikamania!Comic Book Noise Family

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In this week’s juggernaut of an episode, Pat teams up with the Comics Roundtable/Invisible Jetcast crew (Cameron, Ali, Angela and Jon) as we tackle the biggest news in the comics business this past year. After that, we go through our picks for the best of the year in comics and creators. In the aftermath, Adam rejoins Pat to read some listener comments on the year that was. Thank you all for a fantastic year, and we will see you in 2012!

Adam’s twitter: twitter.com/adamwitt
Adam’s podcast: comicswillbreakyourheart.tumblr.com
Ali’s twitter: twitter.com/wonderali
Ali’s blog: wonderali.com
Angela’s twitter: twitter.com/acomicbookgirl
Angela’s blog: acomicbookgirl.me
Cameron’s twitter: twitter.com/jurassicalien
Cameron’s podcasts: cameronrice.com
Jon’s twitter: twitter.com/jmstump
Jon & Cameron can also be found on: paperkeg.com
The entire crew (sans Adam) can also be found on invisiblejetcast.com

Loikamania 069: The Best of 2011

12/14/2011Loikamania!Comic Book Noise Family

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This week, Antonio, Adam and Pat chat about the books, the movies, the TV and music of 2011. Everything we loved about 2011, wrapped in a nice hour of podcasting. Music by Steve Earnhart and the Dum Dum Girls.

Adam’s twitter: twitter.com/adamwitt
Adam’s podcast: comicswillbreakyourheart.tumblr.com
Antonio’s twitter: twitter.com/antoniopcuneo

Loikamania 068: Ryan ‘Agent M’ Penagos

12/07/2011Loikamania!Comic Book Noise Family

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This week, Pat talks with Marvel.com’s editorial director, Ryan Penagos! We talk about his time at Wizard, his work for Marvel, and the state of journalism in comics. We also answer some listener questions and of course…talk tacos. Music by Steve Earnhart and Indecision!

Ryan’s twitter: twitter.com/agent_m
Ryan’s blog: agentmlovestacos.com

Loikamania 067 – Ryan Stegman

11/30/2011Loikamania!hedge knight, ryan stegman, scarlet spiderComic Book Noise Family

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This week, Pat chats with artist Ryan Stegman! We talk about breaking in to the comics business, as well as the comics that influenced him. We also talk about his work, from his early days on the Hedge Knight, to the upcoming Scarlet Spider! We also answer some listener questions! Music by Steve Earnhart and Filter with the Crystal Method!

Ryan’s twitter: twitter.com/ryanstegman
Ryan’s blog: http://ryanstegmanart.blogspot.com/

Loikamania 066 – Kieron Gillen

11/23/2011Loikamania!Image Comics, Journey Into Mystery, kieron gillen, phonogram, S.W.O.R.D., thor, Uncanny X-MenComic Book Noise Family

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Pat and Adam interview writer Kieron Gillen about his beginnings in the comic biz, and his background in video game journalism. We then spend some time talking about his Image Comics series, Phonogram, and move into his Marvel work on titles like SWORD, Thor, Journey into Mystery and of course, Uncanny X-Men! Music by Steve Earnhart and Florence + The Machine!

Kieron’s twitter: twitter.com/kierongillen
Kieron’s website: kierongillen.com
Adam’s twitter: twitter.com/adamwitt
Adam’s podcast: comicswillbreakyourheart.tumblr.com

Loikamania 065: Mike Carey

11/16/2011Loikamania!crossing midnight, fantastic four, lucifer, Mike Carey, The Unwritten, x-menComic Book Noise Family

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Adam returns as Pat talks with Mike Carey about his beginnings in the comics business, to his current projects. We talk about his Vertigo books, like Lucifer, Crossing Midnight, and The Unwritten. We also spend time talking about his X-Men run, from Supernovas to his final arc on Legacy. Plus, we look back on his love for the Fantastic Four and his work on the Ultimate Universe. Music by Steve Earnhart and The Wedding Present!

Mike’s website: http://www.mikeandpeter.com/
Adam’s twitter: twitter.com/adamwitt

Loikamania 064: Chris Yost

11/09/2011Loikamania!avengers: earth's mightest heroes, chris yost, craig kyle, new x-men, wolverine and the x-men, x-force, x-menComic Book Noise Family

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This week, Pat and Antonio chat with Chris Yost! We talk about his animation work on shows like Wolverine and The X-Men and Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. We talk about his work with Craig Kyle on New X-Men and X-Force. We go over some process talk, and even talk about the X-Men writers retreats! Another fun show featuring music by Steve Earnhart and Nine Inch Nails!

Chris’ twitter: twitter.com/yost
Antonio’s twitter: twitter.com/THWIPstar

Loikamania Bonus Show: Matt Fraction

11/06/2011Loikamania!casanova, casanova: avaritia, defenders, fear itself, invincible iron man, matt fraction, The Mighty ThorComic Book Noise Family

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On this special episode of Loikamania, writer Matt Fraction chats with Pat and guest co-host Travis Holyfield about the fallout of Fear Itself, and how it affects his books, including The Mighty Thor and Invincible Iron Man. We also talk about the genesis of his new Defenders book, and talk about the first two issues of Casanova: Avaritia! Music by Steve Earnhart and College featuring Electric Youth!

Also included in this episode is a message from writer Dave Accampo about his kickstarter campaign. Please give it a listen and check out his link below!

Matt’s twitter: twitter.com/mattfraction
Matt’s website: mattfraction.com
Travis’ twitter: twitter.com/travisholyfield
Travis’ blog: travismholyfield.blogspot.com/
Dave Accampo’s Kickstarter: http://kck.st/pm7XDW

Loikamania 62.1 – House of Upheaval

10/31/2011Loikamania!Comic Book Noise Family

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In this special bonus episode, Pat and guest Shawn Pryor (of the PKD Black Box) examine the situation over at Marvel Comics. We talk about the recent layoffs, cancellations and page count problems, and how it may affect the industry as a whole. Music by Steve Earnhart and that Wu-Tang Clan.

Shawn’s twitter: twitter.com/pkdmedia
Action Lab Comics: actionlabcomics.com
PKD Media: pkdmedia.com

Loikamania 062 – Skottie Young

10/26/2011Loikamania!skottie youngComic Book Noise Family

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This week, Pat talks to Skottie Young about his career, process, developing his art style and branching out as a creator. We get into how he got into comics, his influences and so much more! Music by Steve Earnhart and Clutch!

Skottie’s twitter: twitter.com/skottieyoung
Skottie’s website: skottieyoung.com
Skottie and Scott Morse’s blog: skottiescott.com