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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