The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book Podcast
Join hosts Chris Hacker and Aaron Knowles as they unlock the gates to The Oblivion Bar Podcast. Dive deep into the realms of comic books, TV, film, anime, and gaming with heated debates, exclusive comic book creator interviews, and a passionate week-in-review that'll teleport you directly into the heart of nerd nirvana.
New episodes every Monday. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Get ready for an immersive journey into the multiverse of enthusiast entertainment!
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 72 minutes
- Episodes
- 263
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
INTERVIEW: Danny Earls
Joining us today is the 2024 Ringo Award winner for ‘Favorite New Talent’ and the artist behind recent projects like DC Horror Presents, Darth Vader: Black, White & Red, DC's Ghouls Just Wanna Have F…
(Patreon Preview) The Grid - Episode 150
This is a preview of our Patreon exclusive show called The Grid. Check this out, along with a bunch of other awesome perks over on Patreon. New episodes every Friday!
For episode 150 of The Grid, we …
FROM THE VAULT: Chris Evans, You Beautiful, Rule-Breaking Moth
Listen, we aren't afraid to admit it: we love Chris Evans. Back in August of 2020 (episode 14), we discussed ALL-THINGS Chris Evans and his many appearances in comic book-related movies!
Chris: if yo…
FROM THE VAULT: Rhylee Passfield
Back in October of 2021 (episode 55), TikTok star Rhylee Passfield joined us on the show to discuss her "Cursed Cosplay", which are still some of the most creative and hilarious videos on the interne…
FROM THE VAULT: Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Here is a past interview (our first interview) from episode 25 with Eisner-nominated writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson. He came on back in January of 2021 to discuss his upcoming runs on both Aliens and…
2024 Last Call Awards
It is ✨ AWARD SEASON ✨ here at The Oblivion Bar! It’s time for our 2024 Last Call Awards 🏆
Join us as we discuss some of our favorite (or least favorite) movies, comics, television series of 2024. You…
INTERVIEW: John Harris Dunning
Joining us today is the award-winning writer behind Wiper, Salem Brownstone, Tumult, and Summer Shadows. You’ve also seen his work appear in The Guardian, Esquire, and GQ.
He is here today to talk abo…
MOVIE REVIEW: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
"Gotta go fast!" 💨
News and Notes (10:30)
This week, we spending our entire News and Notes segment discussing the brand new teaser trailer for James Gunn and DC Studios' Superman!
Main Topic (36:42)
For…
INTERVIEW: John J. Pearson & Michael W. Conrad
Joining us today is the creative team of the upcoming sci-fi thriller In Bloom through BOOM! Studios.
“43% of the cells within a healthy human body belong to something other than the human host. Micro…
MOVIE REVIEW: Kraven the Hunter
"The man who kills a legend becomes the legend.” 🦁⚔️
News and Notes (7:56)
This week, we discuss Chris Evans' role in Avengers: Doomsday, Mike Flanagan's Clayface script gets an official greenlight at …
INTERVIEW: Michael Schwartz
Joining us today is the screenwriter of the 2017 Netflix animated film Gnome Alone and the 2023 adaptation of R.L. Stine's Zombie Town for Hulu. He is also the creator slash writer of the all-ages su…
Most Anticipated Films of 2025
In this episode, we unveil our Most Anticipated Films of 2025 🍿
From superhero blockbusters like Captain America: Brave New World and Fantastic Four: First Steps, to the thrilling conclusion of Missio…
MOVIE REVIEW: Gladiator II & Wicked: Part One
"Are people born wicked? Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?" ⚔️ 💚 🩷
This week on The Oblivion Bar Podcast, it's double feature time! We review both Gladiator II and Wicked: Part One!
Gladiat…
INTERVIEW: Rachta Lin
Joining us for a bonus conversation is the superstar singaporean comic book artist who has worked for Blizzard Entertainment, Magic the Gathering, Dynamite Comics, and DC Comics.
She is also the creat…
2024 Comic Creators Fantasy Draft w/ Badr (The Short Box) & Greg (First Issue Club)
This week on The Oblivion Bar Podcast, we are bringing back a fan-favorite segment: our Comic Creator Fantasy Draft 🏆
For this draft, we are joined by ⅓ of the Kansas City-based comic book podcast Fi…
SERIES REVIEW: The Penguin
“Can you imagine? To be remembered like that?” 🐧💧
News and Notes (7:57)
This week, we discuss George R.R. Martin teasing a new project with Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner set to play Lara Croft in the …
SERIES REVIEW: Agatha All Along
*Queues up The Ballad of The Witches’ Road on repeat* 🧙♀️🔮
News and Notes (4:45)
This week, we discuss Keanu Reeves doing "extensive research" on Shadow for Sonic 3 to create a "faithful version" of t…
(Patreon Preview) The Grid - Episode 140
This is a preview of our Patreon exclusive show called The Grid. Check this out, along with a bunch of other awesome perks over on Patreon. New episodes every Friday!
For episode 140 of The Grid, we …
2024 Halloween Special: Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Hello Pickle! For our 2024 Halloween Special, we are discussing the first entry in The Cornetto Trilogy: Shaun of the Dead! Directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, Shaun of t…
INTERVIEW: David Weiner
Joining us on the show is the acclaimed documentary filmmaker of In Search of Darkness Part 1, 2, and 3 and In Search of Tomorrow, which are both extended, deep-dive explorations of 1980’s Horror and…