The Captioned Life Show

The Captioned Life Show will be on hold indefinitely. It's tough to share this but the last couple of weeks affirmed that I've made the right decision. There are no plans on when or if we will start back up the show. The show's social media accounts will also be inactive during this time. If you like to stay in contact, I will be active on my social media accounts that are focused on gaming. Thank you all for all of your support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODE Film student and Comic Watcher Aaron Kleinman join the show to review Marvel Comics’ “Spider-Man: Life Story,” which was a six issues plus one annual series created by Chip Zdarsky and Mark Bagley. They discussed some of the main, pivotal moments in the series, including the Spidey suits and issues they had with the series, such as how they did Bein Reilly dirty and how Doc Ock married Aunt May. They also touch on what comic books they and the show's listeners are reading. ABOUT THE GUEST Aaron Kleinman is a film student who is aiming to work in animation and has also worked in a comic shop for the past 5 years. He first got into comics at a young age when he was gifted single issues and trades by his dad. Justice League Europe #57 was the first issue he remembers reading. Crisis on Infinite Earths was one of the first storyline comics he read, and George Perez's art is arguably where he can trace his want to create back to. Over the years he has done voice acting, stage acting, film acting, animation & film writing, and many other behind-the-scenes work. Creating is in his blood, and it's arguably thanks to comics. You can find Aaron on social media under the username @maroyasha and also contact him through his website. You can also find his podcast, “With A-Hyphen.” RESOURCES & LINKS Episode Page - “#111 ‘Spider-Man: Life Story’ with Aaron Kleinman” Series Info: “Spider-Man: Life Story” from Marvel Comics ARTICLE: “Retro Review: Spider-Man: Life Story” (The Captioned Life) Support The Show - Join Our Patreon! Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and Announcements Comic Watch Apply To Be A Reviewer For Comic Watch Join The Illuminicasters’ Discord The Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODE Comic Watcher Seth Romo joins the show to talk about the winners and nominees of the 2023 Eisner Awards that were announced on July 21st at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). They discuss some of the big news from the convention that got them excited, some of the surrounding controversies around the convention and the awards, and a deep dive into some of the category winners of the Eisners that they selected and voted on by their Patreon members. They also touch on how to correctly pronounce James Tynion IV’s name, what writers they think may win next year, and what comic books they and the listeners of the show are reading. ABOUT THE GUEST Seth A. Romo is a lifelong fan of comic books and believes there is a comic out there for everyone. He writes for Comic Watch, shares his comic book commentary on Substack, and does his best to get through his ever-growing comic book “to read” pile. His current goal is to read every issue of Detective Comics starting with Issue #27. He's a Husband, new Dad, Pet Parent, and so-so toy photographer. You can find Seth on social media here. He is mostly active on Instagram. RESOURCES & LINKS Episode Page - “#110 Eisner Awards 2023 With Seth Romo” ARTICLE - “And The 2023 Eisner Goes To…” (Comic Watch) Current Information On Eisner Awards (Comic-Con International) Episode #86 Will Eisner Week With Danny Fingeroth Support The Show - Become A Patron! Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and Announcements Comic Watch Apply To Be A Reviewer For Comic Watch Join The Illuminicasters’ Discord The Captioned Life Show website NOTE This episode was recorded and published during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the movies and series being discussed here wouldn't exist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODE Sean interviews comics writer Stephanie Phillips. They discuss her journey from being a faculty in higher ed to making the transition to comics, her love for hockey, and what historical fiction she recommends. They also touch on Stephanie’s comic book origin story, do a round of “This Or That?”, and what comic books they are reading. ABOUT THE GUEST Stephanie Phillips is an American writer known for comics and graphic novels such as HARLEY QUINN, WONDER WOMAN, GRIM, and WE ONLY KILL EACH OTHER. She has written critically acclaimed work with some of the industry's major publishers, such as DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Image Comics, Boom!, and more. EPISODE SPOTLIGHT All Day With Ellie is the show where geek and pop-culture collide! Join Ellie, as she discusses all things geeky with passionate guests. This podcast will be your go-to destination for insightful conversations about topics we could talk about, all day! Each episode unveils an exploration of beloved fandoms and captivating stories that fuel our collective imagination. Tune in and join Ellie and her guests as they celebrate the joy, excitement, and boundless creativity of the geek and pop culture world. Get ready to geek out, laugh, and discover new passions on 'All Day with Ellie'! Follow and find everything you need to know about “All Day With Ellie” here. RESOURCES & LINKS Episode Page - “#109 Interview With Stephanie Phillips” Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and Announcements Comic Watch Apply To Be A Reviewer For Comic Watch Join The Illuminicasters’ Discord The Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT THE EPISODE Virtual comic shop co-owner Sammy Sopczak joins Sean to educate him about grading comics. They discuss what it is, how the numbering system works, and what motivates someone to want to grade comics. They also touch on Sammy’s origin story with comics and her husband, what goes into running a virtual comic shop, and what comic books they are reading. SPECIAL THANKS - Matt Martin for providing an image of a graded comic for the show art for this episode. ABOUT THE GUEST Sammy Sopczak is the co-owner of Skeleton Key Comics, a virtual comic shop that sells raw and graded comics. You can find Sammy on her Instagram account, @skeletonkeycomics. EPISODE SPOTLIGHT Paperweight Entertainment is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things Marvel, DC, Disney+, HBO Max, and so much more! RESOURCES & LINKS Episode Page - “#108 Grading Comics With Sammy Sopczak” Our Blog of Comics, Movies, & Series Reviews, Top 5 Lists, and Announcements Comic Watch Apply To Be A Reviewer For Comic Watch Join The Illuminicasters’ Discord The Captioned Life Show website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.