The Geek Awakens Podcast

Artist Alley Spotlight: Braxton Cosby

"Yasuke" is a duology based on the real story of Yasuke, who was the first African samurai. The first book, "Dead Man Walking," is a prose novel, while its sequel, "Resurrection," is a graphic novel.
Mitch talks with author Braxton Cosby about his creative process and some of his other works. Both of these books, as well as a side story in the "Yasuke" universe, are available now.
 
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Artist Alley Spotlight: Steven Kaul & Lyndon Radchenka

"The Laundrymen" is a graphic novel series that follows Wade and Bryan, two monster hunters who use a laundromat as their home base. In their new story, Wade and Bryan get caught in the middle of a war between vampires and werewolves.
 
Comic creators Steven Kaul and Lyndon Radchenka come back to the Artist Alley Spotlight to talk about Book Two, which launches on Kickstarter on February 2. 
 
Check out the Kickstarter here!
 
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Episode 220: I Have the Power

We go over some of this year's Oscar noms. But will "Wuthering Heights" or "Masters of the Universe" win this week's Trailer Takedown? 
 
The Pull List
"Spirit of the Shadow" (Oni Press) by Nick Cagnetti and Daniel Ziegler
 
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Episode 219: Best of 2025

From "Wicked: For Good" to "Dungeon Crawler Carl" to "Frankenstein," we go over our favorite (and not-so-favorite) things about 2025.
 
The Pull List
"Barbaric: The Long Death" (Vault) by Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden
"Rick and Morty: The End" (Oni Press) by Daniel Kibblesmith and Jarrett Williams
 
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Episode 218: Deck the Halls

"Deck the Halls" is considered one of the worst Christmas movies of all time. But does it truly deserve the hate it receives? Find out in our newest installment of "Guilty Pleasure/Dumpster Fire."
 
The Pull List
"Yuletide" (Oni Press) by George Northy and Rachele Aragno
"Shiver SuspenStories" Anthology from Oni Press and EC Comics
"Kill All Immortals" (Dark Horse) by Zack Kaplan, Fico Ossio and Elisabetta D’Amico
 
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Comic Sans Drinks: Batman: Noel

Matt and Mitch are back with a festive episode of Comic Sans Drinks, featuring a Gotham City take on a beloved Christmas classic.
 
The Comic: Batman: Noel (DC Comics) by Lee Bermejo
 
The Drinks: Christmas Tree Cocktail and Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale
 
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Episode 217: Vampires: Los Muertos

"Vampires: Los Muertos" is this month's "Guilty Pleasure/Dumpster Fire," and is brought to you by Lydia, who confuses this move for "The Lost Boys."
 
The Pull List
"Crownsville" (Oni Press) by Rodney Barnes and Elia Bonetti
"Indoor Kid" (Oni Press) by Mat Heagerty and Lisa DuBois-Thompson
 
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Episode 216: The Return

Mitch finally remembered the password to our hosting site. In the meantime, Matt gets "Overcooked," Tabitha gets tied up with "The Mummy" and Mitch becomes obsessed with "Dungeon Crawler Carl."
 
The Pull List
"Haven, West Virginia" (Oni Press) by Ravi Teixeira
"Banana Sioule" (Oni Press) by Michaël Sanlaville
 
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