Our 53rd episode brings Brad Duncan from Nirvana Comics! We discuss grading and pressing books, differences in selling with online platforms, shop stories, con stories, and a birthday celebration for Ryan!Par Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

Gary and Paul talk about winning the district title and finish up the regular season vs Palm Bay. #veronation #verobeachfootball #verobeachhighschool

Gary & Paul talk about having time off due to storm and bye week. Getting set for another district showdown with TC. #veronation #verobeachfootball #verobeachhighschool

Our 52nd episode is a very special one indeed! We bring you former partner and co-owner of the Comics Exchange, former IDW editor and writer, and currently the founder and publisher of Magma Comics, THE Denton J. Tipton! We regale in stories about moving to San Diego, working for IDW, starting his own publishing company, writing books, and much, mu…

Gary and Paul talk about the big win over Booker T and what is next for Vero. #veronation #verobeachfootball #verobeachhighschool

Gary & Paul talk about the district win over FPC and getting set for Booker T this Friday. #veronnation #verobeachfootball #verobeachhighschool

Our 51st episode brings 3rd time guest Paul Lewis! We discuss his amazing sketchbook collection, tell con stories, news, and do two giveaways! To the future...and beyond!Par Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

Gary and Paul discuss the win over Heritage and getting ready for District game vs FPC on Homecoming week. #veronation #verobeachfootball #verobeachhighschool

Gary and Paul talk about the win over Centennial and how that can carry the team forward. Plus some College and NFL talk. #veronation #verobeachfootball #verobeachhighschool

Our 50th episode is a celebration with honorary 4th member and fifth time guest Fred Dailey! Join us to celebrate 50 episodes AND 25 years of The Comics Exchange! We go over some sad losses, spend time reflecting on 25 years of Bill running a shop, deep dive on our favorite comic stories of all time and do a TON of giveaways for our beloved listene…

Gary and Paul talk about the loss to Homstead, preview the next game vs Centennial and talk some college and pro football. #veronation #verobeachfootball #verobeachhighschool #centennialfootball

Gary and Paul talk about the loss to Buchholz and how Vero gets ready for Homestead. #veronation #verofootball #verobeachhighschool

Our 49th episode brings you first time guest Mike Hermann from Tall Man toys and games! We delve into the history and future of Funko Pops and running multiple shops! We talk about the rise of Lego, Bricknomicon, news, and the all-new, all-different Questions Three! Join us on the march to episode 50!…

Gary and Paul talk about the loss to Eau Gallie and setup for Week 2 vs Buchholz. #veronation #verobeachfootball #verobeachhighschool

Gary and Paul talk about the win over Gardens in KOC and preview Week 1 vs Eau Gallie on the road. #veronation #verobeachfootball #eaugalliefootball

Our 48th episode brings first time guest Brandon Shelton! We take a deep timeline dive on comic book movies, and we mean deep! We also touch on a ton of news including D23 and those announcements! All of this and your usual schenanigans from The Comics Exchange!Par Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

Gary and Paul follow up on the NIL talk and look at the new season schedule. #veronation #verobeachfootball #verobeachhighschool

In this episode, Gary and Paul are back to talk about Vero Football. They are joined by Jon Santucci to discuss NIL in HS Sports. #VeroNation #VeroBeachHighSchoolFootball #NIL

After a brief weather delay our 47th episode brings you 1st time guest, indy writer/artist Matt Adkins! We discuss what's it's like to self-publish and create a comic, check out some rare gems from his collection, and get some generous advice! We also revel in a ton of SDCC 2024 news including the earth shattering Robert Downey Jr development, Marv…

Welcome to Comics Exchange! Our 46th episode brings new guest Jonathan Beckner from Snake Eyes comics! We talk about the industry, shop stories, Fanboy expo tales, the upcoming Absolute DC line, raffle a TV as well as Wolverine and Deadpool tickets, recommend our books of the week and much more!Par Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

Welcome back to Comics Exchange! Our 45th episode brings you 4th time guest "Professor" Fred Dailey! He leads the class in a deep dive into pre-Image indy comics. Join us as our adventure begins in the late 70s and leads us into the 90s where we discuss publishers, creators, classic books and so much more. We also discuss the latest news, recommend…

Welcome back to Comics Exchange! This episode features our second 3-time guest, Jamie Skull! We discuss the end of the epic, 5 year spanning X-Men Krakoan Era, A.I. art schenanigans, Dollywood, news, book of the week, and typical hijinx. Thanks for being here!Par Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

Welcome back friends to Comics Exchange! Our 43rd episode features returning guest Kevin Smith! We discuss writing, have a show 'n tell (check socials for pics) discuss recent news, books of the week and survive a torrential downpour. All of this and more on your friendly neighborhood podcast!Par Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

Welcome to our very special 42nd episode, featuring an interview with artist extrordinaire Mark Brooks (and Lu Lu)! Allow us to regale you with a deep dive from free comic book day 2024, check in with reports from other local shops Nirvana and Snake Eyes, discuss Eisner 2024 nominees, give a round of recommendations and more, on your friendly neigh…

The Boys hype up free comic book day 2024, where we'll be hosting artist extrordinare Mark Brooks! But wait! There's more! We feature the winners of both Frankencon tickets as well as the VIllain Draft! Please enjoy our books of the week, recommendations...what a treasure trove of entertainment!Par Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

Part 2 of my conversation with Paul Hoynes picks up with a wild story about Albert Belle and a corked bat. “Hoynsie” shares tales from the 1990s when a new ballpark, powerful lineup, and sterling run of success caused baseball fever to erupt in Cleveland. And you can hear why one of his columns in 2016 sent him into Lake Erie before another World S…

Welcome back to Comics Exchange! With our 40th episode we welcome our first 3rd time guest, Fred Dailey! After a brief break from a round of illness, we go over a plethora of news, talk about the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, discuss the big upcoming Free Comic Book Day with guest artist Mark Brooks! We also finish our March Madness villain bracket…

This is the first of a 2-part conversation with Paul Hoynes, who has covered Major League Baseball in Cleveland since 1983. We hit some of the “Hoynsie” greatest hits, including the Hawk Call and the tale of two belts. He tells us about working in hometown, competing (and laughing) on the beat with friends, and riding the rush of deadline. Hoynsie …

Our 39th episode brings first time guest Richard Ewell, representing the horror convention Frankencon! Not only do we learn all about the convention and get tickets to give away to our listeners, we also enter our 2nd round of villain March Madness, featuring DC villains! You'll find our trusty usual segments like book of the week and more. Thanks …

Celebrate college basketball with this compilation of stories told on Press Box Access by 12 sportswriters who covered some of the greatest moments in NCAA tournament history. Magic vs. Bird. Jim Valvano looking for someone to hug after Phi Slama Jama falls. Villanova takes down mighty Georgetown. The Laettner shot. David Thompson soaring over the …

We welcome back Jerry Tipton to Press Box Access to share stories from his new book: “Déjà Blue—A Sportswriter Reflects on 41 Seasons of Kentucky Basketball.” He takes us behind the scenes with the Wildcats, as he did with his fair, objective and relentless reporting during four decades on the pressure-packed beat. Rick Pitino. Tubby Smith. John Ca…

Welcomce back to your friendly neighborhood podcast! Our 38th episode brings you a new perspective, that of a Lego expert and modern retailer Pat Burnett! You'll balance on the edge of your seat with the Top Villain March Madness! Please allow us to entertain you with books of the week and more! Thanks for being here friends!…

We’re paying a special salute to Helene Elliott by once again publishing my conversation with her in an episode from February 2022. She recently accepted a buyout and ended her stellar 34-plus years at the Los Angeles Times, where she was a sports columnist for the last half of her tenure. Elliott became the first female journalist to be honored by…

Join us for episode 37, where we spend time with everybody's friend, McKay of Nirvana Comics! We delve into a deep well of news for the week, get regaled by tales of Megacon, spend some show 'n tell time with McKay's treasures, and delve into body horror with surgery time! All this and more on your friendly neighborhood podcast.…

We head to the rink for hockey talk with Dave Molinari, a Hall of Fame writer who has covered the Pittsburgh Penguins and NHL since 1983. His legendary dry, sharp wit comes through in tales about superstars Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby, as well as other great players who have produced five Stanley Cup championships during his tenure on the beat.…

It's the season of love...and dysfunction...and romance...and trauma...well, this IS comics we're talking about! Our 36th episode features two-time guest Fred Daily, as we vote on the all-time best comics couples. There's ups, there's downs; it's a rollercoaster on our Valentine's day episode, where you'll also delight in our usual segments like Bo…

We travel to the Big Apple and beyond as New York Post sports columnist Mike Vaccaro shares tales from 35 years of living his childhood dream job. Isiah Thomas depicted in a tabloid clown suit. John Calipari’s colorful language in a full rant. A postseason run by the Yankees in the wake of 9/11. Badminton (yes, badminton) at the Olympics. Fifty-nin…

Beyond illness...beyond mother nature herself...witness the long awaited return of your friendly neighborhood podcast! After surviving a city-destroying winter storm, special guest Sidd Finch brings us tales from the world of Funko Pop while appreciating the Comics Exchange family. The review crew takes on Cobra Commander #1 and the hot as can be U…

We’re saluting Muhammad Ali on his 82nd birthday with a compilation of stories told on Press Box Access by sportswriters who crossed paths with The Greatest. Dave Kindred, Jerry Izenberg and other veteran scribes share their personal memories of Ali going as far back as 1960. They put us ringside at Ali’s greatest fights such as “The Rumble in the …

Our show’s 75th episode has a special guest in Jayson Stark, one of the most well-respected, well-liked baseball writers for more than 40 years. His passion for the game and craft shines through as he discusses growing up as Stan Hochman’s pen pal, studying Peter Gammons early in his career, and mentoring other young reporters. Jayson has some wild…

Mike DeCourcy puts us courtside with tales from his distinguished career covering college basketball for nearly four decades. He tells us about the greatest game he ever covered and the first machine he ever filed a story on. Mike gives insight from time spent with coaches such as Mike Krzyzewski, Bob Huggins, Nolan Richardson and Skip Prosser. We …

Welcome back to Comics Exchange! After a short winter break we return like the Phoenix with our end of the year best-of comics lists! But that's not all as we discuss news from the last couple of weeks and bring you our usual antics. Thanks for being here!Par Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

You can almost hear a crackling campfire as Art Thiel shares stories from his nearly 50 years of writing about sports. Art takes us deep into his home base of Seattle, off to foreign lands for the Olympics, and into a trashed casino after Mike Tyson chomped Evander Holyfield’s ear. Hear about a young Bill Walton, the volatile SuperSonics of George …

Diane Pucin recalls with pride and joy how the sports calendar served as the rhythm of her life for nearly 40 years. Bob Knight throwing a chair. Jimmy Connors sending the U.S. Open crowd into a frenzy. The distinct sound of Pete Sampras’ racquet when he hit a tennis ball. An emotional Dan Jansen finally winning a gold medal. Nancy Kerrigan and Ton…

Won't you join us for our Thanksgiving 33rd episode? We discuss a massive amount of news, Bill tells a new chapter of Sweet Tennessee Lee, we vote on the top 3 worst things to happen to a comic character, and give our annual seasonal thanks...and thanks to you dear listener!Par Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

Gary & Paul talk about winning round 1 over Heritage and the round 2 rematch with TC.

Welcome back to Comics Exchange! Our 32nd episode features 2nd time guest Jamie Skull! We do a female comics character draft, spotlight female creators, and bring you our usual Book of the Week, recommendations, and hijinx!Par Langford, Shipley, Dougherty

Part 2 of my conversation with Charles Pierce continues with more discussion about basketball icon Larry Bird. Pierce, lead political writer for Esquire, also shares in this second of two episodes why covering the NBA in the 1980s was a highlight of his nearly 50 years of writing about sports. He provides anecdotes about Tom Brady and Bill Belichic…

Gary & Paul talk about the win over Columbia, the playoff bracket, and 1st rd game.

Gary & Paul talk about losing to TC, getting set for Lake City and the playoff picture.