It Came From The Newsstand

Episode 19

Dave and Manu look back over the past 18 episodes and talk about their decision to preserve their friendship and end the podcast.  

Also, what the future holds, many many thanks, and on…

Episode 18

Oh, the Horror! (The Halloween Episode)

Dave and Manu discuss their mutual love of classic horror films, thrillers and the and all things halloween. 

The two talk escapism and the thrill…

Episode 17

HAYOUKEN!  Dave and Manu discuss the ins and outs of what makes a newsstand comic special. The two talk about their own notions of collecting and the hierarchies of embedded rarity - Mark …

Episode 16

Dave and Manu talk compromise and the balance of maintaining individuality while engaging in productive collaboration. The two open up and try to identify the narrow space between self aw…

Episode 15

Dave and Manu reminisce, share comic convention stories and talk about the important role that these community events played in their formative years. The two talk about the current sustai…

Episode 14

In this moderately priced episode Dave and Manu talk about the past, current and future market states and how each is impacted by the practices of third party sellers. The two take a look …

Episode 13

A discussion about a unique piece of original Venom art leads to a wide ranging conversation about the difference between emotional and market values, and how the grey area between the two…

Episode 12

Dave and Manu recap the past week, share details of Dave’s recent collection purchase and find common ground in the world of Dinosaurs. The two talk about the special relationships they sh…

Episode 11

Dave and Manu discuss the prospective purchase of a major collection and its overwhelming potential.

Manu steps into the Silver Age and the two discuss the importance of focus, and how avo…

Episode 10

Dave and Manu reflect on their partnership after 10 episodes of the podcast and discuss their affinity for 90’s game consoles. The two talk about jealousy and envy, recent grading escapade…

Episode 9

Dave and Manu discuss their shared history of hustling and the merits of making moves in order to get things done. 

Manu shares a story about his childhood comic shop which prompts a discu…

Episode 8

After a recent trip, Dave opens up about his close relationship to Scotland and the important friendships that originally brought him there, and the magic that keeps him going back.

Dave an…

Episode 7

Dave and Manu share two recent sales interactions that panned out very differently, and discuss the unwritten rules about when and how to make a respectable offer. The two break down oppos…

Episode 6

A recent run-in with Covid-19 prompts a heartfelt and personal discussion about the past. Dave and Manu reflect on the origins of their friendship and discuss how time spent during the pand…

Episode 5

Dave and Manu talk comic film adaptations and the value of being entertained. Manu discusses a rocky transaction that he recently walked away from, and the red flags that can quickly erode …

Episode 4

In this episode Dave recaps a recent auction sale and talks about his experience at the Washington State Summer Con. Manu grabs a grail - but it takes some work - which leads to a discussio…

Episode 3

Dave and Manu dive deep into Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The two discuss the film’s cultural relevance, lasting impact on a generation of fans and its rightful place in cinema hist…

Episode 2

Dave and Manu discuss the ethics and boundaries of responsible selling and how operating with a clean conscience requires open and honest communication, regardless of the consequences. The…

Episode 1

In this inaugural episode Dave and Manu reveal the origins of the podcast, talk blind optimism, cynicism, social media, and how developing a personal language allows us all to create our o…