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Punchline Review w/ James VanOsdol (Car Con Carne, former radio host Q101 & 94.7 The Zone)

Today on Comics.FM JP Black talks to legendary Chicago radio personality and local band enthusiast, James VanOsdol.
James has been the host, producer, and all-around hustler for his Car Con Carne podcast for over 1000 episodes!
JVO and JP discuss the Joker infatuated Punchline #1 comic book, from DC Comics. Find out why JVO says Punchline's podcast scene was OFFENSIVE to him!
Hear about his almost 20 years of podcasting experience, including just the FACS ma'am. Learn how Car Con Carne navigated through COVID with daily shows to a with or without food (sing that part to U2) mentality in 2025. Spoiler: No more free lunches kids.
Exclusive: James tells you his secret how to make a podcast successful and beat out the other zillion podcasts out there. Tip with a Punchline: Don't wear boots and hold a iPod whilst recording.
In the them of long-term wrestling storytelling, hear the one-sided radio history of James VanOsdol and JP's single white female level obsession with getting on 94.7 The Zone as DJ.
James also shares his BEST career advice he ever received in radio at Q101.  And it wasn't just stay away from Carlin's 7 Dirty Words.
JP and James also delve into why we need to be told to listen to something rather than let the algorithm do a underwhelming job at it.
And the guys each share a behind the scenes style Billy Corgan Wrestling story each with a little. Comics.FM is just like Hot Ones, but with Mayonaise on the comic books.Comics.FM 
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Bug Wars Comic Review w/ Nate Nelson (Actor, former Host/Producer at 95.9 The River in Aurora)

Some know this large man as Nate Nelson, Actor and former Radio Host and Producer at 95.9 The River nestled in the heart of Chicagoland.... some know him as Dante Dread. Nate joined JP Black to talk about a new comic that just came in this year, in 2025 from Jason Aaron: Bug Wars.
Imagine an entire battle going on in the grass of the backyard, but what happens when the full size humans get involved? Find out more in this Honey I Shrunk the Kids meets Lord of the Rings epic battle!
Nate discusses his upcoming film projects including Pulp Heroes and it's coming crowdfunding campaign.
Find out who got hired first as both Nate and JP proclaim the other got the gig first and became quickly jealous! Both of these dude got into the radio business at the same time and in the same exact way. Check out this look into both of their entertainment careers now almost 20 years later!Maybe Comics.FM is like Hot Ones! Except instead of chicken wings, these radio peeps talk comic books with a saltier flavor than the tears of your bug-like enemies!. 

Department of Truth Review w/ Ryan Kaufman from Xtra Sports 1300 in Colorado Springs

Ryan Kaufman is a self-proclaimed highfalutin fellow who enjoys a good story as much as the next guy. JP once faced Ryan in a hot wing contest and lost so this episode of Comics.FM so far IS the most like Hot Ones! Except instead of chicken wings, we do comic books with a flavor all their own. And instead of actual celebrities JP talks to radio people he allegedly knows.
Department of Truth by James Tynion IV gets into many conspiracies from the moon landing, to JFK, to everything in between. Are the conspiracy theorists correct? Are they totally wrong and crazy? It really doesn't matter if majority rules and we all believe it!
Ryan talks about meeting a 3 Time NBA MVP and why he wants Professor X's power, but not his hairline! 

Superman Red Son Comic Review w/ Jacob Beals from 92.5 KJJY in Des Moines

Jacob Beals has the last laugh while being "second in line" for Comics.FM. This show is a lot like Hot Ones. Except instead of chicken wings, we do spicy comic books. And instead of actual celebrities JP talks to radio people he knows.
Today we get into Superman: Red Son by Mark Millar. What if Superman was a bad guy raised in the Soviet Union during the Cold War?
Along with discussing the book, we find out if a big morning radio star finally gets what he deserves in his contract! What heartthrob has what it takes to play Jacob Beals (92.5 KJJY, First in Line Podcast) in the movie, BEALS -- and the sequel, THE BEALS!

Batman Three Jokers Comic Review w/ Bobby Adan from 92.9 Peak FM in Colorado Springs

Bobby Adan joins JP Black (98.1 KKFM) for this first episode of Comics.FM. It's just like that show Hot Ones. Except instead of wings, we do comic books. And instead of actual celebrities JP talks to radio people he knows.
Today we talk about the awesome DC Comics Batman: Three Jokers comic written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Jason Fabok. The Comedian, the Criminal, and the Clown have some fun with Batman, Batgirl, and Red Hood!
Find out why Bobby would make a superhero movie about his life called Blink and why he chose teleportation powers. But who plays Bobby? Meryl, Morgan, Dave Grohl?
Speaking of Jokers, Practical or Impractical, Bobby talks about hanging out with Joe Gatto, who may have left one group of Jokers to become the new 4th Joker?
Tune in to hear the Popcast Pop Tart, Bobby Adan (92.9 Peak FM, 98.9 Magic FM, Bobby's Popcast) and JP Black nerd out and put on their happy face and talk all things Joker!