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Contest of Challengers

From Challengers Comics + Conversation in Chicago, this is Contest of Challengers, a podcast about the business of running a comics shop. From publishers to distributors to the sales floor itself, each episode deals with the issues of the week and how they affect the way Challengers conducts business, and that includes the actual comic book issues themselves. Hosted by Patrick Brower and W. Dal Bush. Thanks for listening. Keep Reading Comics!

Entrepreneurship Comics Books Business Arts
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
68 minutes
Episodes
750
Years Active
2009 - 2025
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Contest of Challengers - Episode 10a

Contest of Challengers - Episode 10a

The first of several episodes recorded during 24 Hour Comic Book Day 2009, this time Dal talks to participant Seamus Burke of OhGoodie.net.
00:04:43  |   Sun 04 Oct 2009
Contest of Challengers - Episode 9

Contest of Challengers - Episode 9

This week Dal talks to Joe Askins about a whole heap of stuff, including (but not limited to) Batman & Robin, Dark Avengers/X-Men: Utopia, Blackest Night, and pretty much the whole last month's worth…
00:26:59  |   Wed 23 Sep 2009
Contest of Challengers - Episode 8

Contest of Challengers - Episode 8

This week Patrick talks to David Lyons about the recent business dealings of both Marvel and DC, Strange Tales, and a LOT more in this record long 25-minute conversation.
00:25:45  |   Wed 16 Sep 2009
Contest of Challengers Ep. 7 - Dal talks to Chris Revekant

Contest of Challengers Ep. 7 - Dal talks to Chris Revekant

This week, Dal talks to Chris Revekant in a DOUBLE-SIZED Contest of Challengers.  Topics include Invincible Iron Man, Dark Reign, Blackest Night and, of course, Superboy and the Ravers.  Of course.
00:19:31  |   Thu 10 Sep 2009
Contest of Challengers Ep. 6 - Patrick talks to Mike Hodgin and Bob Milausnic

Contest of Challengers Ep. 6 - Patrick talks to Mike Hodgin and Bob Milausnic

This week, Patrick talks to local musician Mike Hodgin about comics, some starring Dick Grayson, some Mike doesn't read.
00:14:24  |   Thu 03 Sep 2009
Contest of Challengers Ep. 5 - Dal talks to Brian Mead

Contest of Challengers Ep. 5 - Dal talks to Brian Mead

This week, Dal talks to Brian Mead about James Jean, Wednesday Comics and how to make an awesome/unprofitable James Bond movie.
00:09:29  |   Wed 26 Aug 2009
Contest of Challengers Ep. 4 - Patrick talks to Chris Sunzere

Contest of Challengers Ep. 4 - Patrick talks to Chris Sunzere

Patrick talks to Challengers club member Christopher Sunzere about Green Lantern/Blackest Night, Amazing Spider-Man and Ultimate Spider-Man.
00:07:03  |   Wed 19 Aug 2009
Contest of Challengers Ep. 3 - Dal talks to Vincent Chung

Contest of Challengers Ep. 3 - Dal talks to Vincent Chung

This week, Dal talks to Vincent Chung about Walking Dead.  BONUS: Ashly Challenger and Real Sounds Of Comic Retail!
00:09:53  |   Wed 12 Aug 2009
Contest of Challengers Ep. 2 - Patrick talks to Luke Smarto

Contest of Challengers Ep. 2 - Patrick talks to Luke Smarto

This week, Patrick talks to Luke Smarto about this year's Chicago Comic-Con, Luke's new book "Pillow Fight," Wednesday Comics and why they each say, "um" or "ahh" to fill the conversational pauses.
00:16:06  |   Wed 05 Aug 2009
Contest of Challengers Ep. 1 - Dal talks to Patrick

Contest of Challengers Ep. 1 - Dal talks to Patrick

This week, Dal talks to Patrick Brower about the comics he read that week. Topics include Amazing Spider-Man #600, Incredible Hulk #600 and Invincible #64.
00:10:19  |   Fri 31 Jul 2009
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