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Contest of Challengers

Contest of Challengers

By: CHALLENGERS Comics + Conversation
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From Challengers Comics + Conversation in Chicago, this is Contest of Challengers, a podcast about the business of running a comics shop. From publishers to distributors to the sales floor itself, each episode deals with the issues of the week and how they affect the way Challengers conducts business, and that includes the actual comic book issues themselves. Hosted by Patrick Brower and W. Dal Bush. Thanks for listening. Keep Reading Comics!2024 Challengers Inc Art Economics Leadership Literary History & Criticism Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • HORROR MOVIE LIZARD MAN

    HORROR MOVIE LIZARD MAN
    Jun 29 2026

    HORROR MOVIE LIZARD MAN
    •Lots of new toys in-store and coming our way!
    •Only Dal is allowed an Aztek figure!
    •An update on the availability of Pennies!
    •MIDNIGHT(s)!
    •DC Animation announcements.
    •The Back Issue Blind Box mystery!
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    Contest of Challengers #786
    This episode is dedicated to Milly Alcock..

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol
    "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
    "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh, Colt Cabana (both)
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/
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    Challengers Comics + Conversation
    1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647
    773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • ACTIVELY MANAGING

    ACTIVELY MANAGING
    Jun 22 2026

    ACTIVELY MANAGING
    •Print catalogs vs digital catalogs.
    •Huge Lunar shipment on the horizon!
    •Upcoming signings!
    •Credit card processing fees being passed to the consumer is getting out of hand.
    •Pennies!!
    •A Chicago spice bag!
    •New title announcements for September!
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    Contest of Challengers #785
    This episode is dedicated to Gerry Conway.

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol
    "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
    "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh, Colt Cabana (both)
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/
    This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice.
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    Challengers Comics + Conversation
    1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647
    773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • KEEP ESCAPING IT

    KEEP ESCAPING IT
    Jun 15 2026

    KEEP ESCAPING IT
    •Opening a Marvel 616 Doom Blind Bag.
    •BIG week of "A" list Releases. Or is it?
    •MASK #1 Blind Bag surprise!
    •Huge spoilers from the Big 2 publishers, before the corresponding books are released!!
    •Adjective titles.
    •Warrior Cats.
    •Jed McKay's MOON KNOGHT is a consistent joy.
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    Contest of Challengers #784
    This episode is dedicated to Keith Kremer.

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho)
    Outro: James VanOsdol
    "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
    "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh, Colt Cabana (both)
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/
    This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice.
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    Challengers Comics + Conversation
    1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647
    773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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