WCBJ #61: "A Not-So-Merry Christmas" featuring Axel Van Halen

Socko and Ed are hanging around the shop all by their lonesome on Christmas night, when they are surprised to find that our #1 German fan, Axel Van Halen is still in town.  Ed has an in-depth talk with Axel about his misadventures in New York City and whether or not he took a shit on Socko's couch. SPOILER: This one doesn't end well. Waid into it here.

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WCBJ #60: "A Knot This Small" featuring Joe Harris

Fresh off the store's six year anniversary the gang is joined by Writer Joe Harris (Great Pacific, The X Files Season 10) who shares some fun stories about developing new comic ideas and handling a property's transition from comics to another medium. To top it off, Socko tells a beautiful story about his stepson that will have everyone believing (not just Kieran). Unlock it here.

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WCBJ #59: "Mangia" featuring Ed Varuolo, Owner of Hypno-Tronic Comics

This week we are joined by Ed Varuolo, the owner of another Staten Island comic shop, Hypno-Tronic Comics. Ed talks about the adventures he had making the public access phenomenon Industrial Television, as well as the fun, hard work, and touch of insanity it takes to start a new business. Plus Tuff Tony and Babyface continue to embarass themselves. Start it up here.

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WCBJ #57: "She Koshy'd" featuring Satan

The Lord of Darkness returns this week and of course chaos ensues. A wild conversation ends in a studio audience game show that includes petty theft, stripping, and domestic violence.  It kind of makes you glad Satan doesn't stop by more often. Enter if you dare here.

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WCBJ #56: "Pizza and Chips" featuring Raphael Moran and Ed Watson

Comic creators Raphael Moran and Ed Watson hang out after a store signing to talk about their new book Flee, as well as their artistic influences and their complete disappointment in Ed's knowledge of the Marvel Universe.  We also learn a few more of Tuff Tony's unique culinary preferences. Gobble it down here.

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WCBJ #55: "Is Wednesday a Rag Day?"

The usual gang hangs out again and gives their reactions to some of the latest TV and movie news.  Tuff Tony once again waxes poetic about deep-fried junk food, Ed gets more fashion advice, and Danny "The Riddler" Rodriguez vengefully strikes Tony with a question that rocks the foundation of everyone's hope in humanity (and hygiene). Wipe it up here.

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WCBJ #54: "Mustache on His Middle Finger"

Fasten your seatbelts, and strap on those safety helmets, because here comes another rip-roaring, white-knucle episode of WCBJ RADIO!!! The gang avoids comic book conversation, tackles a bunch of letters, Ed makes a fool of himself with DC guesses a Marvel and Saul returns to interview Tuff Tony. Here it is.

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WCBJ #52: "Sidekick, Shmidekick"

We get a ton of e-mails this week (if you want to get in on the action hit us up at cbjpodcast@gmail.com), and the questions are getting crazier. The guys also get sentimental about their personal reasons for loving the comics mediums, Tough Tony starts getting the courage to talk on mic, and Socko gives us some socially relevant topics. Don't worry, there are plenty of "Ed is white" and "Babyface is creepy" jokes too. Find out what's got Giancarlo so excited here.

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No Podcast This Week. Sorry...:(

The title says it all. In the meantime, if you are looking for some good reading, check out Edward O'Hare, nickname TBD's new blog. It's right here. There may be new posts soon if the rest of the gang hasn't killed Ed with shame before next week. See ya later.

WCBJ #50: "Let It Lays" featuring Satan

WOW! They said it couldn't be done! That we were all stark raving mad and it would never last!! WELL WE SHOWED THEM, DIDN'T WE!?! BWA-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA---.... oh wait, no one actually said that...hmm...

Welp! 50 freaking episodes! WOO-HOO! And what better way to celebrate than by having our ol' pal Satan as a special guest? Why he was there in the very beginning all those long years ago. It's so poetic...so beautiful...sorry I have to go weep. Don't mind me, just listen to this heart-warming episode (*sobs into a handkerchief*) here.

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WCBJ #49: "Ass Leaves" featuring Frank Tieri

Writer Frank Tieri (Infinity: Heist, The Penguin, Man-Bat) sticks around after a store signing for a thoughtful discussion about writing for DC's Villains Month, working with Iron Man's rogues, and Babyface's newfound obsession with nipples.  This is some of the best ball-busting we have had on the show to date. Cop a feel here.

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WCBJ #48: "Five, Five, Five, Five" featuring Diamond Joe Shack, Scott Meaney, and Christopher Laudando

Our first ever guest, "Diamond" Joe Shack, swings by the shop this week to say goodbye to the gang before travels to England for his Master's Degree in Medieval Studies (he shall be missed). Afterwards we chat with comic creators and filmmakers Scott Meaney and Christopher Laudando (Constellation Park, The Puppet Apocalypse). Plus, the funniest Socko Topic to date. Count it here.

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WCBJ #47: "I Got Babyfaced" featuring The Super Live Adventure Podcast

Rejoined by last week's missing Waffle, our intrepid gang is joined by fellow Staten Island podcasters; Chris Sorrentino, John Szeluga, and Brian McGuckin!

A new riddle is issued from our mystery "Riddler", we have 160 new downloads in Algeria, and guest Brian McGuckin is grilled about his lack of comic reading, Chris Sorrentino freaks out about the multiple Nick Fury's, and MORE!!! Put 'em up here.

Be sure to check out their show, The Super Live Adventure.

Plus if you haven't heard yet, Ed has a new blog.

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WCBJ #46: "The Matzah Won't Fold"

After a long day of racing to get new comics on the shelves (Thanks a lot Labor Day shipping schedule!), The gang sat down at the microphones for some good old fashioned venting. After Ed tries and completely fails to do a summer movie round-up, Ken the Hen tries to hijack the show to rant about religion. Have no fear. As always, Socko saves the day. Relax here.

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WCBJ #45: "Ed Says the Snorks Are Awesome" featuring Michael Leavy, Ed Heavey, and Slacks Jones

We have guests galore for our fake anniversary show this week. Filmmaker Michael Leavy and Actor Ed Heavey from Fuzz on the Lens Productions stop by to promote their new horror movie "Catch of the Day". Then OG Jones family member Slacks Jones shares her secret origin, stories about growing up with Socko, and playing in the band Clean Girls. Wipe it down here.

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WCBJ #44 "Dog With a Hair Lip"

The CBJ gang discuss loud and obnoxious children, Socko reads email from THE RIDDLER in an accent of dubious origin, we discover the best place on the Isle de Staten to get escargot, we introduce a NEW SEGMENT - "A DC GUESSES A MARVEL", and Socko's "Socko Topic" covers someone near and dear to his heart - the one and only Tiger! Take a puff here.

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WCBJ #43: "The Text Was Sent" featuring Michael "The Kid" Cruz

After much popular demand, The Kid, Michael Cruz makes his triumphant return to the WCBJ podcast and definitely does not disappoint.  Mr. The Kid gets Tiger so angry that we hear more from Karate Shark in the first five minutes of this episode than we have in the last six months combined. Plus, Ed gets accused of racism and Socko does something that nearly brings our guest to tears. Don't miss the outrageous ending here.

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WCBJ #42: "Anyone Got a Cigarette?" featuring Brian Ruppert

Tiger's spirit animal Brian Ruppert sits down with the guys this week to cheer on the Jerkoff Revolution and chat about his new independent film, The Uninvited Guest. Plus, the moment everyone has been waiting for (since last episode).  TBD surprises everyone by singing "The Thong Song" (sort of). Live la vida loca here.

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WCBJ #41: "Monarch Fucking a Robot" featuring Lauren Monardo

The WCBJ boys are joined by the hidden CBJ staff member, Lauren "Talent Jones" Monardo - the artist behind CBJ's graphic and website! Meanwhile, in our Email Segment: new drinking game rules are introduced by the father of the game, Melvin Echols; and the battle between Eugene Grasso and Jerk-off Jones continues, as J-O attempts to rally troops in his battle for...freedom? Lastly, Socko gets down and dirty in this episodes' "Socko Topics"...or does he get fresh and clean? YOU DECIDE here.

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WCBJ #40: "The Jerkoff Strikes Back" featuring Nice Guy Jones

Nice Guy Jones (who literally built CBJ with his bare hands) stops by for a chat in this episode. Then Socko decides to enlist everyone in the audience for our first in-studio game show! Which embarrassing story will earn a lucky listener a gift certificate for an undisclosed amount? Listen here to find out. Plus Ed plays Santa! What could be more fun (or creepy) than that!

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WCBJ #39: "It's Pronounced Smegma" featuring Ben Templesmith

Artist Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Ten Grand) hung out with us after a store signing to relive his experiences growing up in an Australian pedophile sex ring, searching for Mexican food that isn't served with feta cheese, and the frustration of trying to maintain a half-decent profile photo on Wikipedia. Plus, Tiger takes his hat off and miracles begin to happen. Unlock the secrets here.

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WCBJ #38: "If It Wasn't For Ed"

This episode we get a studio audience... sort of. Fifteen adoring fans stayed in the store after closing to watch us record this episode. Once again the guys get so blue that Ed turns red, and just when it seems that all hope is lost Socko makes the coolest announcement in podcast history. Catch the exclusive news right here.

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WCBJ #37: "TBD Feels Awkward" featuring Nick "The Body"

One of the store's first customers, Nick "The Body" drops by to share his experiences growing up at CBJ. Then, while trying to recover from the most vile FMK to date, Ed launches into a heartfelt rant about the merits of Man of Steel. Socko tops it off with his funniest topic yet. If the Lifetime Movie Network gets a huge bump in ratings, it's definitely our fault. Grab a blanket and curl up next to us here.

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WCBJ Episode #36: "Ed Is Charlie Brown"

Everybody's favorite comic shop quintet gathers round the mics again this week. We contemplate depictions of death in comics, Socko tries to explore moral sexual dilemmas, and Ed confesses his fear of the movie Sideways. It's funny, I promise. Pick it up here.

Segments include:

Listener E-mail

News Update: James Gandolfini passes away.

A DC Reads Marvel: Avengers #14

Socko Topics

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WCBJ Episode #35: "The Hammer or the Marshmallow" featuring Ben McCool and Minions of Gozer

The gang is joined this week by Ryan and Jake from Minions of Gozer, a shadowcast of Ghostbusters, to chat about everybody's favorite paranormal investigators and argue about whether or not the sequel sucked. You can catch their show this Saturday, June 22nd at the Full Cup on Van Duzer St.

Plus we got to meet writer Ben McCool (Choker, Pigs). Ben shared some hysterical stories about growing up reading comics in England, working in indy comics, and getting drunk watching football games with Socko. Turn on your Proton Packs and trap the fun here.

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WCBJ Episode #34: "You're All Sheep" featuring Satan and Jerk-off Jones

Satan AND Jerk-Off Jones in the same episode of WCBJ Radio?!? This will surely end in blood! What will Babyface say to top all of his other gaffs? Will Ed remember to cut out all of Jerk-off's twitter handles? Will any listener be able to look at a dildo the same way again? Find out what mischief and mayhem befalls our heroic quintet here.

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WCBJ Episode #33: "Kryptonian Knowledge Crystal"

The nonsense reaches a tipping point this week as the gang covers everything from pickles to toe-socks. Ed tries to keep things under control but everyone else just keeps throwing bottle caps at him. To get in on the madness whip it out here.

Segments include:

Listener E-mail

A DC Reads a Marvel: X-Men #1

Socko Topics

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WCBJ Episode #31: "My Father Listens to This"

The original five are all together again to senselessly make fun of each other, ponder some great comics "what ifs" and explore unconventional ways of wiping one's ass. Plus some cool details about a new youtube contest for podcast listeners! Be sure to hear the details here.

Segments include:

Listener E-mail

News Update: DC cancels more titles

A DC Reads Marvel: Morbius: The Living Vampire #1

Socko Topics

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WCBJ Episode #30: "Babyface is Drinking"

The title of this episode pretty much says it all. Plus we recap Free Comic Book Day and answer a bunch of e-mails. Have fun here.

Segments include:

Listener E-mail

A DC Reads Marvel: Alpha: Big Time #1

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WCBJ Episode #29: "Five and a Half Hours" featuring Raisa the Riza

Raisa, another of Ed's old co-workers, sits at the table this week to share her love of Star Trek, Brent Spiner, and sitting in the Captain's chair. We all discuss our favorite Trek moments and get excited for the new movie. Plus more Satan sightings and the backlash from Jerk-off Jones. Transport to it through here.

Segments include:

Listener E-mail

Secret Origin: Raisa the Riza

A DC Reads Marvel: Iron Man #9

Socko Topics

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WCBJ Episode #28: "A Stripper and Sunglasses" featuring Jerk-off Jones

The Captain of the CBJ Tiger Sox comes back to the table in this episode. Derek Pinto a.k.a. Jerk-off Jones vents about the hardships of medium pitch men's softball and later on he picks fights with everyone else at the table. There are also a bunch of fun FMKs and some real insight from Ken the Hen. check it out here.

Also as an apology for the way this episode was edited, here is a link to Derek's Twitter page.

Segments include:

Listener E-mail

A DC Reads Marvel: Nova #3

Socko Topics

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WCBJ Episode #27: "JoJo Binks or JoJo Fett?" featuring Zeppo Jones

Another one of Tiger's ex-roommate's swings by the store to chat about living with Tiger, working with Socko, drawing webcomics and more. Plus there is some cool insight on how digital comics have affected CBJ and Ed has his own Babyface moment involving bodily fluids. Laugh it up with Zeppo Jones a.k.a. Z. Motherfucker a.k.a. JoJo GTL right here.

Segments include:

Listener E-mail

News Update: Comixology bans Saga #12, DC announces Trinity War details.

Secret Origin: Zeppo Jones

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Sorry

No episode this week. We are really sorry. We promise we'll be back next week. In the mean time don't forget to stop by the store this Saturday for Socko's birthday celebration.

WCBJ Episode #26: "The Morning Ferry" featuring David Clancy Colton

Dave Colton a.k.a. Bizarro Jesus fills in for Socko this week.  Dave and Waffle swap public transportation stories and we meet a handful of hysterical characters like Bullet Head and Harry the Drunk Irish Neighbor. Plus we all prepare to join the Church of Grant Morrison and Jerk-off Jones sends a really long and stupid e-mail. Embark on the voyage here.

Segments include:

Listener E-mail

Secret Origin: David Clancy Colton

A DC Reads Marvel: Thunderbolts #7

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WCBJ Episode #25: "The Secret Ingredient" featuring Satan

The Lord of Darkness returns to regale us with tales of life in Los Angeles. Satan and Ed relive some old high school stories and we also learn the secret ingredient to Satan's famous pulled pork (it's only frightening because it tastes so good.  Plus Satan joins Waffle in the WCBJ drinking game. Oh, and we talk about comics too. Slow roast it here.

Segments include:

Listener E-mail

News Update: Wonder Woman Porn Parody, New Wolverine trailer, Walking Dead board games, Iron Man 3 armor

Babyface's Creepy Dreams

Socko Topics

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WCBJ Episode #24: "Waffle Can't Chug" featuring Ken the Hen Jones

Waffle serves as a test subject in this episode for the WCBJ podcast drinking game.  Videographer Ken the Hen (a.k.a. Sheeb the Heeb) Jones sits in for Babyface. Plus news out of DC nearly brings Ed to tears.  Chug it down here.

Segments include:

Listener E-mail

News Update: Andy Diggle leaves "Action Comics", Joshua Hale Fialkov leaves "Green Lantern" books, Ant-Man test footage revealed (sorta)

A DC Reads Marvel: Wolverine Max #5

Socko Topics

Secret Origin: Ken the Hen Jones

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WCBJ Episode #23: "Kuool"

The gang are surrounded by videographers galore in this episode. Socko shows off his new tattoos, Jerkoff Jones makes Babyface feel awkward... again, and we learn the rules of the WCBJ podcast drinking game.  Pour yourself a shot and get ready to gulp down here.

Segments include:

Listener E-mail

News Update: Marvel Readers Crash Comixology, Batman: Zero Year, and the New Kick-Ass 2 trailer

A DC Reads a Marvel: X-treme X-Men #11

Socko Topics

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WCBJ Episode #22 "Stonewall" featuring Lex Rex Jones

Lexosaurus Rex sits down at the mic this week and and everyone gets fondled.  Lex shares a few stories and his unique brand of "intimate" humor.  If this episode were a drinking game, take a shot every time Lex removes an article of Babyface's clothing.  Oh, and we talk about comics too. Lather in it here.

Other segments include:

Listener E-mail

Secret Origin: Lex Rex Jones

A DC Reads Marvel:  A+X #5

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WCBJ Episode #21: "FMK"

The e-mails came rolling in this week and the gang's reactions to them are hysterical. Babyface encounters another Sophie's choice and everyone once again pesters Ed to read more Marvel.  Relax and hang out with us here.

Segments include:

Listener E-mail

DC Reads a Marvel:  Guardians of the Galaxy #0.1

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WCBJ Episode #20: "Gam-Gam"

Everyone comes together for the 20th time.  Ed shares a bunch of good news, Babyface shares a few crappy jokes and everyone else jokes around about The Simpsons, the new Green Lantern creators, and tons of other random stuff. It's a fun time for all right here.

Segments include:

Listener E-mail

News Update: New Green Lantern creative teams announced, and Beasts of Burden movie gets a director

DC Reads a Marvel: Captain Marvel #10

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WCBJ Episode #19: "I Don't Drink Tea"

Tiger is back... and kind of depressed. He talks about how boring Spain was and is his usual self until someone brings up handicapped parking, and then all hell breaks loose.  Plus there is loads of news and stuff to chat about. Learn all about it here.

Segments include:

Listener E-mail

News Update: More DC Cancellations, Backlash to Orson Scott Card writing Superman

A DC Reads Marvel: Thor: God of Thunder #1

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The Many Phases of Ed

Waffle took these photos while we were recording the last episode of WCBJ. Watch the psychological struggle that Ed and his wool cap go through as the rest of the gang lives up to the show's mature content advisory.