Heavy Metal Presents: Geoff Boucher's...

Welcome to Mindspace, where each week veteran journalist Geoff Boucher along with guest appearances from notable stars, creators and influencers will help you reach a state of Nerdvana with fascinating conversations, never told stories and trivia about all corners of pop culture. Boucher is well-known to audiences for Comic-Con's biggest Hall H panels and during his three decade career he's interviewed the biggest names in film, television, music, and comics - some of whom will be dropping by the podcast week to week.  

Entertainment News
Film Interviews
Science Fiction
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Episode 54 - Nick Pitarra
Indie creator NICK PITARRA gives us insight on his brutal, fantastic crowdfunded comic, Ax-Wielder Jon.
66 min
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Episode 53 - Michael Uslan & Batman
Writer/producer/Bat-scholar Michael Uslan gives us the scoop on Batman lore and how DC has transformed its caped crusader.
53 min
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Episode 52 - Aardman Animation with Mikey Pleas...
Directors Mikey Please and Dan Ojari discuss their Oscar-nominated ROBIN ROBIN and the evolving art of stop-motion animation.
72 min
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Episode 51 - Alberto Mielgo
Veteran animator and director Mielgo discusses his artistic philosophy and edgy animation.
90 min
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Episode 50 - Erick Oh Discusses Animation
Oscar-nominated animator/director Erick Oh discusses his groundbreaking short NAMOO and the future of animation.
77 min
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Episode 49 - Christmas Carol Special (w/ Michae...
GILTZ IS BACK! To talk about the myriad adaptations of Dickens' classic Christmas novella.
50 min
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Episode 48 - Jim Shooter on the History of DC's...
Writer/editor Jim Shooter discusses how he created Ferro Lad, a Black character who was whitewashed in the 60s.
80 min
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Episode 47 - The "Fairfax" Crew
The creators and writers of "Fairfax," the technicolor new animated show on Amazon, discuss their inspiration and creative process.
105 min
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Episode 46 - Walt Simonson
Comics legend Walt Simonson discusses artistic techniques, his storytelling career, and his contributions to the new reprinting of John Paul Leon's 'The Winter Men.'
92 min
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Episode 45 - Emily Armstrong of Dead Sara
Emily Armstrong, singer of the rock band Dead Sara, talks about crafting lyrics, creating albums, and inspiration from The Doors.
57 min
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Episode 44 - Tarzan Special
MICHAEL GILTZ swings back in to give us a crash course in Tarzan's multimedia lives and afterlives.
58 min
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Episode 43 - Mike Kerr of Royal Blood
Bassist and singer MIKE KERR talks about the creative journey behind Royal Blood's thrilling new album, Typhoons.
64 min
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Episode 42 - Eddie Muller
"Czar of Noir" Eddie Muller delves into the history of noir, America's grittiest and most original genre.
65 min
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Episode 41 - Michael Giltz
In this two-part episode, entertainment writer MICHAEL GILTZ commemmorates the late Dick Donner, and reveals how you've been looking at box office lists completely wrong!
106 min
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Episode 40 - Ray Morton
Writer and film historian Ray Morton gives us an insider's look at Spielberg, creature movies, and more.
126 min
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Episode 39 - Matthew Robbins
Writer and director MATTHEW ROBBINS celebrates the memories and struggles of making Dragonslayer (1981) - and how the movie's technological FX changed filmmaking.
125 min
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Episode 38 - Chris Strompolos
Chris Strompolos chats with us about re-creating Raiders of the Lost Ark as a teenager in the 1980s.
91 min
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Episode 37 - Jordan Plosky
What's a ZOOP? Jordan Plosky describes his new platform, ZOOP - a creative space for comics fans.
99 min
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Episode 36 - Mike Rianda
Mike Rianda shares the influences and process behind his directorial debut, sci-fi comedy hit "The Mitchells vs. The Machines."
102 min
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Episode 35 - Seth Green and Matt Senreich
Comedians/directors Seth Green and Matt Senreich talk their upcoming "Bleepin’ Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special," airing next week.
89 min
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Episode 34 - Don Hahn
Veteran Disney producer Don Hahn discusses
85 min
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Episode 33 - Robert Kirkman
Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman talks about the series finale of Invincible, a show based on his superhero comic.
80 min
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Episode 32 - Victoria Labalme
Victoria Labalme, author and speaker, shares techniques for unleashing creativity from her bestselling book, RISK FORWARD.
59 min
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Episode 31 - Ashley Eckstein
Voice actor Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano) gives an insider's look at how the character was created.
77 min
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Episode 30 - Julie Taymor
Auteur director Julie Taymor joins the Mindspace to discuss how creatives can draw from folklore, mythology, and anthropology.
84 min