Episode #117: It's Over.

It's the end of The Black Box Podcast, y'all.

Episode #116: A Reunion For Compton and the Throne.

Team Tundra (Shawn, Julian, Taylor, Tribe One)reunites to discuss Dr. Dre's final album "Compton," the biopic "Straight Outta Compton" and the 4-year anniversary of Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch The Throne."

Episode #115: The Prelude.

Shawn makes a special announcement, digs in the crates to deliver some 80s/90s R&B and pop music tracks, and gives a prelude to a upcoming Black Box episode.

Episode #114: Changes.

Shawn returns from a lengthy podcast delay, discusses his "new" creative project, and gets the people in the know about a B-Side from a EPMD cassingle, other podcasts that he's been on recently, and pulls a 28 year-old R and B classic song out of the listening vaults.

Episode #113: Appropriate The Jewels.

On this special episode guest Julian Lytle returns to the podcast as he and Shawn discuss Longboxes On 22's, Marvel's Run The Jewel's variant covers, appropriation, and our frustrations with the comic book business.

Episode #112: The Working Color of Comics (feat. Brandon Easton)

Shawn interviews Eisner-nominated writer/filmmaker Brandon Easton (Watson and Holmes, Thundercats, Transformers Rescue Bots, Brave New Souls, Andre The Giant) about his career, race in the comics industry and the dangers of Black Geek Stockholm Syndrome.

Episode #111: Mixtape of Memories.

Shawn finds a lost mixtape that he made 20 years ago and shares the story and sounds that live within it.

Every mixtape has a story.

Episode #110: The 90s Rhythm and Blues Semester Session.

Shawn and guest Julian Lytle discuss, review and criticize Complex Magazines "Top 50 Rhythm and Blues Albums of the 90s" and attempt to teach the people about one of the best eras of the genre.

Tales From The Attic - 2014 ComicConn Special

Donny Salvo interviews Erik Yacko about the 2014 ComiConn, taking place in Connecticut during August 15th-17th.

Episode #109: There's Something About Lela.

This week Shawn interviews creator/writer Lela Gwenn about her debut series Born Dark, discusses why networking is important, favorite childhood horror movies, and the cult movie classic Escape From New York.

Enjoy.

Episode #108: That Time Bobby Brown Joined Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.

Shawn and special guest Chuck Sydnor talk about the "missing" recordings of Bobby Brown as a member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony which leads us down the rabbit hole of 90's soundtracks, mixtapes, the new hustle in music, samples, and tangents.

Episode #107: Not So Super Comics.

Shawn interviews the creator/publisher of the "Not So Super" Comics Line, Jacques Nyemb. They discuss his inspiration for making creator-owned comics and titles such as Not So Super, This Bites and Smorgasbord Squad.

Episode #106: 5am In Lexington.

Shawn and special guests Martheus Wade and Julian Lytle discuss their weekend at Lexington Comic and Toy Con 2014. They talk about Power Rangers, Super Sentai, Steranko, Darryl Banks, cosplay, Turra: Gun Angel, celebrity stories, and "thirst" problems.

Episode #105: A Great Misfortune.

Shawn has a conversation with artist/creator Jules Rivera about her project "Misfortune High" and her latest Kickstarter in support of the second Misfortune High book.

Episode #104: Whatever Happened To The Matinee Idles?

They were one of the best movie criticism/review podcasts around. Then it abruptly ended. In this weeks episode, Shawn brings together the members of the short-lived Matinee Idles podcast to ask the question: "Whatever Happened To The Matinee Idles?"

Episode #103: K. Lamar, Nike's, and Pop Life.

Shawn speaks with guests Julian Lytle & Taylor Pithers about Kendrick Lamar, Nike's, the future of Hip-Hop Music, the golden age of Hip-Hop and R&B music, branding in pop culture, cable TV, and everything else they can squeeze under the sun. Enjoy.

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular 4.4

The TFTA Christmas Craptacular CONCLUDES as host Donny Salvo completes the yuletide tales of the SUPER STAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL from DC COMICS!

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular 4.3

The TFTA Christmas Craptacular continues as Donny tells you the yuletide tales of the SUPER STAR HOLIDAY SPECIAL from DC COMICS!

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular 4.2

Donny's Christmas Craptacular marathon continues to tell us that there will be no cheer, for The Demon is bringing loads of FEAR in Action Comics 762 from DC Comics!

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular 4.1

The Tales From The Attic Christmas Craptacular marathon returns for a fourth year as Donny gets his holiday cheer on to tell you the story of Ho-Ho-HOMICIDE in Iron Man #254 from Marvel Comics!

Episode #102: The Tribe One-DMX-Magna Carta Tour.

Shawn interviews Tribe One about his tour with MC Chris and then discuss DMX's debut album "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot."

Later in the show artists/creators Tony Fleecs and Julian Lytle swing by to discuss Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail and other randomness.

Enjoy.

Tales From The Attic #51

Donny reaches DEEP into his boxes of comics this week to tell you the tale of "Somerset Holmes" from Pacific Comics!

This book has everything: amnesia, criminals, and housing projects!

Enjoy.

Episode #101: Convention Ploys and 90's Toys.

Shawn and Donny discuss insanely overpriced convention autographs, their times spent at Baltimore Comic Con and ComiConn, birthday gifts, and a future Salvo in the making.

Later in the episode Shawn is joined by artists Tressa Bowling, Justin Stewart, and writer John Ward as they discuss some of their favorite 90's toys.

Enjoy.

Episode #100: No Limits.

The 100th Episode! Shawn, Donny and Jon talk about some of their favorite comic book limited series over the decades.

Tales From The Attic #50

Donny digs into his longbox of comics and finds a copy of "The Adventures Of Jerry Lewis" #121 from DC Comics. Prepare yourself for random Jerry Lewis imitations and other nonsensical Lewis Language!

Episode #99: The Complex Villains of Yeezus.

This week Shawn and Donny Salvo discuss moonshine, DC Villains Month and other random things. Later in the show Shawn is joined by Julian Lytle, Taylor Pithers and Tribe One as they discuss the problems of Complex Magazines Best Of Hip-Hop Music Lists, J. Cole, and have a lengthy discussion of Kanye West's Yeezus.

Tales From The Attic #49

After a brief hiatus, Donny Salvo's Tales From The Attic returns with its most controversial episode ever. What comic book could Donny possibly be making jokes on this week? Listen and find out...

Episode #98: Podcasting and Powerbombs.

Shawn talks with special guest Matt Burden as they talk about podcasting and the history of Future Pro Wrestling, a federation that Matt co-founded with his long time friends.

Tales From The Attic #48

Donny Salvo tells you the tale of the exiled Bone brothers and a Granny who punches in BONE #16, created by Jeff Smith!

Episode #97: A Quest Into The Ratchet Aesthetic.

Team Tundra (Julian Lytle, Tribe One, and Taylor Pithers) reunite with Shawn to talk about The Tribe Called Quest and Copyright Criminals documentaries, R&B and Hip Hop music methods, Radio, Trap music, EDM, and Julian introduces the world to the "Rachet Aesthetic."

Enjoy.

Tales From The Attic #47

Donny Salvo digs into his crate and tells you the tale of Virgin Comics/SciFi Brand book, The Stranded #1!

Episode #96: Our Adventure Continues.

This week Shawn interviews writer Steeven Orr and artist Harold Jennett about their webcomic "Our Adventure Continues." Our Adventure Continues http://www.ouradventurecontinues.com

Tales From The Attic #46

Donny returns to tell you the tale of "Tempest's Rage" in DC Comics Aquaman #49! Get ready for some underwater reading, Donny Salvo style!
Action Lab Danger Zone kickstarter:www.kickstarter.com/projects/1817736211/action-lab-danger-zone-launch
Turra: Gun Angel:
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/turra-gun-angel-feature-opening-scene

Episode #95: Southern Hospitality.

On this week’s show, Shawn finds out what new project Martheus Wade is working on (Turra: Gun Angel - Indie Gogo Project) and discusses his sparring matches with a MMA Superstar, Tressa Bowling's Dracullama comic book debut and her entry into the world of art, and Justin Stewart and his career in being a multipurpose artist, and his knowledge of 90's clothing labels.
You can see all of these folks (including me) at Lexington Comic Con on March 16th - 17th!
Discover more about Martheus, Tressa and Justin at:loistudios.com

Tales From The Attic - Reality Wasted Podcast # 106 A Tribute to Gregory B. Dubno

In this special episode of "Tales From The Attic," Donny Salvo reunites with The Reality Wasted Podcast crew one last time as they celebrate and pay tribute to the life of their good friend and co-host Gregory B. Dubno, who passed away.
Greg, you will be missed and thought of often.

Episode #94: The Donny Salvo Sessions

Co-Host Donny Salvo returns as he and Shawn discuss books they've read (old and new), the inconsistencies of the current DC Comics, television, bad weather, Beyonce, and everything else under the sun.

Episode #93: Lettering in the Sand

On this weeks show, Shawn interviews Eisner-Nominated Letterer Deron Bennett of "Jim Henson's Tale of Sand."

Episode #92: Shawn, Julian and Joey at the Movies.

Shawn, Julian Lytle and Joey Aulisio discuss the state of the film industry, the highs, lows, surprises, genre fatigue, fandom, overuse of hype, the age of the digital cinema, and the polarization of people concerning certain 2012 films.

Carroll Chronicles #25: All MMA Everything.

Host Jon Carroll and his round-table of guests discuss the MMA Year in Review and the following: Fight of the year, Fighter of the year, Up and Coming Fighter, Biggest Disappointment, Fights to look forward to, The possible success of Women's MMA.

Episode #91: Keaton and the Bat.

Shawn was a guest on the Plain Label Podcast: Pod Shots show (hosted by Eric Williams) as they discussed the phenomenon of the 1989 Batman movie, starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson and Kim Basinger.

Enjoy the podcast. Special thanks to the Plain Label Podcast & Eric Williams for allowing the Black Box to rebroadcast this episode.

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular 3.3

The Tales From The Attic Christmas Craptacular marathon continues as Batman and the Outsiders wonder "Who's Afraid of the Big Red S?!?!?!?"

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular 3.2

The Tales from the Attic Christmas Craptacular marathon continues as Donny tells a tale of Sentinels, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Jean Grey overfilled with Christmas joy in the "all-new, all-different" X-Men 98 from Marvel Comics!

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular 3.1

The Tales from the Attic Christmas Craptacular marathon is back for a third round!!! Join host Donny Salvo as he teams up with Sgt. Rock as they try to make it "Home For Christmas!"

Episode #90: On That E.

E-Book author Marc Johnson returns to the show to discuss the changes in the world of digital book publishing (content providers, editors, do's and dont's) and also to discuss the sequel to Catalyst: The Passage of Hellsfire titled What Once Was One: The Passage of Hellsfire - Book 2. Enjoy.

You can purchase The Passage of Hellsfire series of E-Books at Amazon or various digital outlets.

Tales From The Attic #45

In episode 45 of Tales From The Attic, Donny takes on his biggest challenge yet... CEREBUS!

Tales From The Attic #44

Host Donny Salvo tells the tale of a Catwoman/Batman marriage gone awry in Nightwing #52 from DC Comics!

Oh, and Nightwing is in the issue too. Just thought you would like to know! Enjoy.

Episode #89: The Legends Edition.

Shawn briefly discusses his future with Action Lab Entertainment and then goes all in with a round-table of special guests (David A. Price, Chris Campbell, Julian Lytle, and Martheus Wade) as we discuss the "Legends" mini-series from DC Comics!

And later in the show Donny Salvo swings by to give us some interviews with top-notch creators from the 2012 New York Comic Con.

Enjoy, and remember that Darkseid is a BOSS.

Episode #88: The Team Tundra Music/Culture Seminar.

Team Tundra (Shawn Pryor, Julian Lytle, and Taylor Pithers) discuss the short-lived Def Jam West Coast music division, a compare contrast of 90's West Coast hip-hop vs the current form, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, Hip-Hop and R and B production, remixes, Batman, DC Comics, DC Nation, and so much more.

Enjoy the Team Tundra Music/Culture seminar.

Peace.

Tales From The Attic #43

Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm hit the town as Donny tells you the tale of The Fantastic Four #584 from Marvel Comics!

Episode #87: Space Jam Saved America.

Shawn and special guest Joey Aulisio (Chemical Box Podcast) talk about R. Kelly, how Space Jam brought America together, Dr. Dre, the Beastie Boys, critical thought on Marvel Comics movies, Sam Raimi Spider-Man, Jay-Z and much more.

Enjoy.

Episode #86: The Feedback Convention!

Shawn and Donny talk about their latest Comic Convention experiences, and then answer a slew of great (and bizarre) listener questions about GI Joe, the Expendables, the comic book business, Darrell's small lawn, Kool Moe Dee and much more.

Tales From The Attic #42

Get ready to send in the clowns as the Scarlet Speedster takes on Iron Heights' most deadly villains in a nefarious scheme from The Joker in "The Flash" 179 from DC Comics!

Tales From The Attic #41

Donny Salvo tells you the tale of Captain America, The Original Human Torch, Namor, Whizzer (giggle) and crazy German accents in Marvel Universe issue 2!

Episode #85: What's The Scenario???

Shawn and special guests Jason Wood (11 O' Clock Comics) Tribe One (anamanaGANGSTA) and Julian Lytle (Ants) as they discuss their favorite Hip-Hop music super-groups, spin-offs and super-collaborations!

You'll be able to make a nice Spotify list after you listen to this episode.

Carroll Chronicles #24: FOOOOOTBALLLLLLLLL!

It's the 2012 College and NFL Preview Show! Join Jon Carroll along with Zack Kruse, Glen Ring and Shawn Pryor as they talk everything football. It's a long episode but it's a bunch of fun.

Episode #84: The Justice League of Topics.

In this super-sized episode Shawn is joined by special guest Peter Rios (The Daily Rios Podcast) as they discuss the Justice League: Detroit era and 80's comics.

Later in the show Donny Salvo swings by to discuss The Amazing Spider-Man, his personal Planet of the Apes movie-marathon, comics, tangents, and Shawn activates his "Samuel L. Jackson" mode in a response to an irate fanboy.

Episode #83: Molly Danger and the Power Principle.

Shawn Pryor interviews Artist/Creator Jamal Igle as they discuss his creator-owned Kickstarter project "Molly Danger" and creator-owned comics, and then follows up with an interview with Alan White discussing his project called "The Power Principle."

Tangents aplenty also follow as things such as Megaforce, classic Janet Jackson and other random topics are discussed.

Tales From The Attic - Summer Craptacular #4

The epic conclusion of the Tales From The Attic summer marathon comes to a head as the one and only Donny Salvo tells the tale of "Archie Meets KISS" #4! Enjoy and understand that Paul Stanley speaks softly.

Tales From The Attic - Summer Craptacular #3

The Tales From The Attic Summer Craptacular marathon continues as Donny Salvo tells you about magic spells gone bad, evil monsters in Riverdale, rock and roll superheroes and zombies in Archie Meets KISS #3!

Tales From The Attic - Summer Craptacular #2

The team-up you've been waiting for (sort of) continues as Donny tells you the tale of monsters, aging rock-star superheroes, teenage witchcraft and those wacky kids from Riverdale in "Archie Meets KISS" #2!

P.S. - Reggie is a jerk.

Tales From The Attic - Summer Craptacular #1

The Tales From The Attic July marathon begins as Donny Salvo tells you a tale of magic gone awry, rock and roll, and a jerk named Reggie in "Archie Meets KISS" #1!

Peace to Paul Stanley.

Episode #82: The Shawn and Julian Culture Seminar.

Shawn and special guest Julian Lytle (Ants: The Webcomic) discuss the polarization of Prometheus, the issues of social media and the lack of ability to discuss things, why cartoons are a business, Blade Runner, the Nicki Minaj/Hot97 beef and women in Hip-Hop, Dark Knight Rises, G.I. Joe Retaliation, R. Kelly, DC Animation, HBO GO, the use of the word A-List and why Bruce Wayne needs his own dollar bill.

Tales From The Attic #40

Get ready for a "Dead Ringer" as GL John Stewart and Katma Tui encounter dangers in space as Donny sings Iron Butterfly covers and tells you the tale of Green Lantern #193!

Episode #81: Yep, Nothings On.

Shawn is joined by Donny Salvo and Darrell Taylor as the discuss their TV review podcast "Nothings On," why reality TV is destructive, reasons why viewers are walking away from network TV, how NBC lost its identity and stays losing, Darrell's Muppet hate, 60's Batman, sci-fi shows and tangents aplenty.

Make sure to listen to the after-show segment.

Carroll Chronicles #23

Jon Carroll and guest Dean Stahl talk wrestling and more!

Episode #80: Valkyrie Squadron and the Ferrari Boyz

Get set for a webcomics explosion as Shawn interviews Jules Rivera (creator/artist of Valkyrie Squadron) and Kenny Keil (creator/artist of Ferrari Boyz). Shawn also talks about his comic convention journeys this year so far, and opens up with a "real talk" segment while answering listener e-mail.

Tales From The Attic #39

Storm Shadow is dead! Zartan disguised as Rip-Cord! Rip-Cord disguised as Zartan! A special appearance from a man named Slaughter! Then there's someone named Candy and Gung Ho has a bad case of indigestion as Donny Salvo tells you the tale of Marvel Comics G.I. Joe #48!

Episode #79: Jarvis, Pass The Mead.

Donny, Shawn & Jon discuss some of their favorite runs of Marvel Comics "The Avengers" from yesteryear to today, and Donny sends a special shout-out to his #2 favorite comic book butler of all time!

Tales From The Attic #38

Donny Salvo tells you the tale of a Radioactive Lizard gone wild and everyone talking like Sato from Karate Kid Part 2 in "Godzilla: Kingdom Of Monsters #1" by IDW!

Episode #78: Dr. Doom Goes To 21 Jump Street.

It's a pop culture overload as Donny Salvo returns to the Black Box to give reviews of Teen Titans: Games, Emperor Doom, Jew Gangster, and Secret Society of Super-Villains.

Shawn later gives a movie review, mentions a classic TV show making its return, weird moments in 90's stand up comedy, and then Big Daddy Kane is mentioned because he is AWESOME.

Enjoy.

Tales From The Attic #37

Get ready for a "Date Worse Than Death" as The Thing, Wyatt Wingfoot and everyone's favorite gamma-powered woman take on Mahkizmo in the Sensational She-Hulk #39 by Marvel Comics!

Episode #77: Still Winning with Comic Timing.

Shawn talks some Eisner award news, upcoming episodes, and then gives you a replay of the Comic Timing (Episode 131) as he and Martheus Wade do their thing to talk about Free Comic Book Day, digital comics, Hollywood, and much more.

Carroll Chronicles #22

Jon Carroll previews the MLB with Phillip Duncan and talks Wrestlemania with Dean Stahl!

Episode #76: Two Turntables and some Comic Books.

Shawn is joined by special guest Taylor Pithers as they discuss the many facets of Hip-Hop from the U.S. to the U.K., the rise and saturation of Def Jam, LL Cool J, the difficulties of music labels, Bad Boy Entertainment, Ghostface Killah and the future of Hip-Hop production, Odd Future, and tangents aplenty.

Tales From The Attic #36

Host Donny Salvo leaps into his longbox of comics to tell you a tale of deceit, lust, and a super hero run amok in Irredeemable #11 from BOOM! Studios.

Episode #75: The Hip Hop Summit.

Special guests Tribe One & Julian Lytle join Shawn as they discuss in their opinion who is the most influential/inspirational Hip-Hop group of all time and why.

Is it the Wu-Tang Clan? N.W.A.? Run DMC? Public Enemy?

Listen as the conversation goes through three generations of Hip-Hop, rap music, and Hip-Hop Culture.

Carroll Chronicles #21: Dwight Howard is X-Pac.

In this brief episode Jon discusses the WWE, MMA, NBA, College Basketball and the NFL. He also compares Dwight Howard to X-Pac and breaks down Jeremy Lin.

Episode #74: Playin' Ball with Jackie Lewis.

Shawn interviews artist Jackie Lewis about her work on the new Oni Press OGN "Play Ball," reviews the comic "Girl and Boy" by Andrew Tunney, breaks down a New Edition concert, and then is joined by Donny Salvo as they more comics and tangents.

Tales From The Attic #35

A future that's out of control and run by evil! Kneel before Gorilla Grodd! Batman with a cybernetic eye??? Superman banned from Earth??? Can our heroes save the day? Find out as Donny Salvo tells you the tale of Superman/Batman #63 from DC Comics!

Episode #73: The Komplicated Red Tails.

Shawn and special guest Hannibal Tabu (komplicated.com) discuss the lack of Black comic book writers with the Big 2 comic publishers (Marvel and DC Comics), race in comics, the comics market and the Black Super Hero Algorithm.

Later, Shawn has a conversation with Joey Aulisio as they go in deep about Red Tails, the subject of race within the movie industry, and Haywire.

Enjoy, and rep for Philo.

Tales From The Attic #34

Donny takes you back to the TMNT copycat craze of the 80's as mere rodents Bruce, Chuck, Jackie, and Clint become Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters!

Episode #72: Tekken A Journey To Oz.

Shawn and special guest Matt Burden wrap up their discussion of their favorite arcade/console games, then Donny Salvo swings by to talk about some of his favorite games, goes on a tangent about a old-school cartoon or two, and then talks about how a certain HBO TV series kept him on the straight-and-narrow path of life!

Enjoy.

Tales From The Attic #33

Donny Salvo drives to a small town to tell you a tale of hunger, lust, magic, player hating, and women hoarding, then discovers the only two Black people in Riverdale!

Prepare for "Archie and Friends" #152 guest starring Sabrina the Teenage Witch! Archie has never been this real. Please believe!

Episode #71: Arcade Tokens and Consoles!

Special guest Matt Burden joins Shawn as they talk about some of their favorite video games from the arcade and consoles of the 80's and 90's. Sit back as the reminisce on tales of Goldeneye, talking smack at the arcade, the many faces of NBA Jam, why everyone loved the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and why working in toy or video retail can be the absolute worst. Enjoy, and go play some Alex Kidd in Miracle World.

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular 2.4

It's a Zombie Christmas as Donny Salvo tells you the tale of the "Night Of The Living Dead" Holiday Special for Avatar Press!

Episode #70: Sheltered Moments.

Shawn interviews artist/creator Harold Jennett as they discuss his Shelter comics anthology project, and later on Donny Salvo, Jon Carroll and a slew of others highlight some moments from the first 32 episodes of The Black Box podcast. Enjoy.

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular 2.3

It's a Batman Christmas as Donny Salvo tells you the tale of "Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight" #79!

Carroll Chronicles #19

Jon Carroll and Shawn Pryor talk about the Chris Paul trade debacle, the future of the LA Lakers, the rest of the NBA, Robert Griffin III and his winning the Heisman, and the player everyone is talking about, Tim Tebow.

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular 2.2

Donny Salvo tells you a holiday tale of Peter (aka Colossus) confronting a personal ghost of "X-mas" past in the Uncanny X-Men #365 from Marvel Comics!

Episode #69: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

Shawn along w/special guests Dave Dwonch and Superugly from the Geek Savants podcast stop by to talk about their new books, obscure 80's cartoons, comic book events, bow-legged action figures, examples of why Dave may possibly be in need of rehab and why Superugly will NEVER ride in the same car with Shawn again.

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular 2.1

Donny Salvo is back with the first of four consecutive Christmas themed episodes! This week a rag-tag team of superhero reenact A Christmas Carol to extract crime secrets in "The Outsiders" #5 from DC Comics!

Tales From The Attic #32

Spider-Man hits the grid-iron as he plays in a cosmic football game for the ages in "Fourth and Eternity" from "Web of Spider-Man" #34! Donny Salvo gives you the complete play-by-play!

Episode #68: A Hard Knock Shelf Life.

Shawn interviews Tara Platt (Naruto: Shippuden) and Yuri Lowenthal (Ben 10), creators/actors of the webseries Shelf Life and goes behind the scenes of the series and also talk about their work in the voice-over world of animation and video games.

Then later in the show, Donny Salvo stops by to talk some movie trailers and the tangent machine goes full steam ahead!

Carroll Chronicles #18

Jon Carroll has some NFL talk, NBA lockout chatter, and later in the show Dean Stahl arrives to talk up Survivor Series and other wrestling news.

Episode #67: The Disclaimer Episode.

Prepare yourselves for one hot mess of an episode when an attempt between Shawn and special guests Candis Phlegm (Awkward Embraces) and Darrell Taylor turns into a complete trainwreck. Also appearing...Donny Salvo!

This episode is such a mess that it has its own podcast commentary. You have been warned.

Tales From The Attic #31

Reaching into a random longbox, Donny shares with you the Bwah-Ha-Ha era of Justice League International #21 by DC Comics!

Episode #66: Unseen Shadows in New York.

Shawn interviews creator Barry Nugent about Fallen Heroes, Unseen Shadows and the nearing end of Geek Syndicate podcast. After that, Donny Salvo and special guest Ian Levenstein stop by to talk about New York Comic Con, including the tale of Donny price haggling comics with professional wrestlers!

Carroll Chronicles #17

Jon Carroll gives you a quick rundown on the NFL, MLB, and the NBA (or lack of NBA thereof).

Episode #65: Jamal Igle And The Mighty Orbots.

Shawn has a uber pop-culture conversation with award-winning Artist/Creator Jamal Igle. They talk about being art fiends, what makes for a great comic book, Jack Kirby, Rob Liefeld, reading experiences, cartoons, television and toys of yesteryear, the DC 52 relaunch, why we watched the live action Shazam and Superboy tv shows, and so much more.

Bonus listener points to anyone who knows about Jason of Star Command and Mighty Orbots.

Tales From The Attic #30

Donny gives you a heartfelt retelling of Axe-Cop: Bad Guy Earth #1 from Dark Horse Comics!

Pigs cooking in kitchens!

Dinosaur buddy-cops!

Bizzare moments of sequential storytelling aplenty!

Episode #64: You Want To Make What???

Shawn is joined by Tressa, Kerry and Matt of the Beaucoup Pop podcast as they talk about the types of films they would make if they were producers, the Star Wars Blu-Ray Box Set, Super Pro K.O., Meanwhile, and Tressa and Matt's time spent at DragonCon.

Carroll Chronicles #16

Jon talks about WWE's Night Of Champions with Dean Stahl, then follows up with Special Guests Chris Campbell and Shawn Pryor to discuss the first two weeks of the NFL Season.

Tales From The Attic #29

Donny takes on the powers of magic beyond your wildest dreams as tells you the tale of Zatanna #15 from DC Comics! No rabbits will be pulled from hats. Enjoy.

Tales From The Attic #28

Tales From The Attic returns as host Donny Salvo tells you the slashing tale of Web of Spider Man #37!

Carroll Chronicles #15

Host Jon Carroll, along with special guests Zack Kruse, Chris Campbell, and Chad Burdette give you a preview of the 2011 NFL Season! This NFL Preview is %100 Cris Collinsworth free.

Episode #63: Puff Daddy and Gabe Jones go to the Movies.

Matinee Idles Month on The Black Box concludes as Shawn is joined by Joey Aulisio, Alec Berry and special guest Julian Lytle as they talk about the many facets of the film industry in 2011 and tangents galore. Get ready.

Episode #62: Bad Boys Speed to The Betrayal of the Apes.

Matinee Idles Month continues as Shawn and Matt Burden talk about some of their favorite 90's Action Movies of all time, and then Donny Salvo & Gabriel Hardman stop by to discuss the new Apes movie and the Betrayal of the Planet of the Apes mini series.

Episode #61: Return To The Planet of The Apes.

Matinee Idles Month continues as Shawn, along with special guests Matt Burden and Gabriel Hardman conclude their retrospective on The Planet of The Apes. Prepare for apes in jumpsuits and tangents aplenty.

Episode #60: Journey To The Planet Of The Apes.

"Matinee Idles Month" officially kicks off when Shawn is joined by special guests Gabriel Hardman and Matt Burden for part one of their two part conversation of the Planet of the Apes film franchise.

Episode #59: The B-Movie Fest-a-thon!

Shawn and special guest Jim Dietz of The Legion Of Dudes tell you about some of their favorite B-Movies, some B-Movie history and the power of Roger Corman. Set your film budgets and movie expectations to low as you crunch on some popcorn while listening.

Carroll Chronicles #14

Jon conversates with artist Dean Stahl about the WWE, and then some NFL and NBA news.

Episode #58.5: Beaucoup Pop Presents The Fracture in Deathly Hollows.

Shawn was recently special guest on the Beaucoup Pop Podcast as they discuss a special Action Lab, and then the Beaucoup Pop team goes all out discussing Harry Potter 7 (part 2) and other pop culture greatness.

Episode #58: Derby City Days.

Shawn has a conversation with Derby City Comic Con founder Eric Banister as they discuss the ins and outs of creating a convention, comic storytelling, and toys. Enjoy.

Tales From The Attic #27

Donny tells you the dangerous tale of Blue Devil battling The Trickster in DC Comics Blue Devil #8! Be amazed at a "mobile bank heist," bad mexican food, and Blue Devil lazily leaving his Trident in an unlocked car.

Episode #57: The Salt of The DC Universe.

Shawn, Donny, Jon & Darrell discuss the DC relaunch and share some laughs, thoughts and moments of folks being salty. Enjoy.

Tales From The Attic #26

Donny visits Chewbacca's homeworld with Han Solo and Lando Calrissian in Marvel Comics Star Wars #91! Meet Chewie's son "Lumpy" a thug Wookie named Knife! PS: Chewie is a wuss in this issue. Be forewarned.

Episode #56: The Wrestling Revolution Destroys Voltron.

Shawn and Jon welcome Hollywood Producer Jeff Katz to the show as he discusses his latest project called "Wrestling Revolution." Later in Later in the show, Shawn and Donny go on various tangents as they discuss some comics and TPB's, cartoons...

Carroll Chronicles #13

Jon returns with Dean Stahl and other special guests to talk MMA, NHL, wrestling and various random tangents.

Carroll Chronicles #12

Jon swings by to give you some MMA ppv recap, WWE recap, NFL-NBA lockout news, a Finals previews for NBA/NHL, and some brief tech talk.

Tales From The Attic #25

Donny teams up with Richard Dragon and The Ninja Assassin as he tells you the deadly tale of "The Axeman" in "Richard Dragon: Kung-Fu Fighter" #15!

Get ready to chop somebody!

Episode #55: Candis and Darrell Hijack Airwolf.

Shawn and special guest host Darrell Taylor interview actress Candis Phlegm of the webseries Awkward Embraces. We discuss Season 2 of AE, then go into tangent filled pop-culture tangents of the 80's and Darrell tries to hijack the show. A lot.

Carroll Chronicles #11

Jon along with special guest Dean Stahl discuss the death of Randy "Macho Man" Savage, MMA PPV, the NFL lockout, NBA talk, etc...

Episode #54.5: The Takeover Of Comic Timing.

Courtesy of the Comic Timing Podcast, hear the off the cuff of yours truly as with a slew of others geek out and go off on topics that range from the Super Show Concert, Green Lantern, Power Rangers and much more. Thanks to CT for allowing us to replay.

Carroll Chronicles #10

Jon asks artists, creators and retailers of the Comic Geek Speak Super Show some special questions...

Episode #54: The FCBD Catalyst.

This weeks show Shawn discusses Free Comic Book Day, New York City Comicon, gives a belated Mother's Day shout-out and has a conversation with Author Marc Johnson about his new fantasy novel, Catalyst:The Passage of Hellsfire and the e-book business.

Tales From The Attic #24

Donny heads over to Avengers Mansion in search of the newest members of Marvel Comics Mightiest Heroes in "Avengers" #221! Bask as Thor reads Time Magazine! Disco Dazzler! She-Hulk in a skirt! Action! Drama! Exclamation Points!

Episode #53: Rambo Shot James Bond Jr.

This weeks show Shawn is joined with special guest Luke Foster (Moon Freight 3) as discuss some obscure & forgotten cartoons of yesteryear. Enjoy!

Tales From The Attic #23

Get ready for "William Hell's Overture" as Rick Flagg & The Suicide Squad expose a fraudulent super hero and racial tension in DC Comics "Suicide Squad" #4! Someone's gonna get punched in the face!

Episode #52: Ric Flair, Carry This Broom.

Get ready to enter the squared circle as Shawn, along with Jon Carroll, Julian Lytle and Ryan King talk about some of their favorite wrestlers, storylines, epic moments, and not so great moments in professional wrestling from the 80s-early 2000s. WOOOOOO!

Carroll Chronicles #9

Jon has some short tech talk, discusses some comics, Rob Granito, Wrestlemania & Final Four Predictions, Baseball talk and wraps up talking about Mid-South Con.

Tales From The Attic #22

Beware the power of the massive Hammerhead as Donny tells you the tale of Power Man & Iron Fist #92 from Marvel Comics! Sweet Christmas!

Episode #51: Justice Jogger For Sale.

DC Entertainment and Boom! Studios artist Dave Beaty along with special guest host Darrell Taylor join Shawn as they reminisce about The Super Powers Collection by Kenner! We talk about the toys, mini-comics, & geek out over childhood memories.

Tales From The Attic #21

Prepare for Canadian explosive action, heroes thrown off of cliffs, forest fires, scantily clad policewomen, possible Rick James sightings and more as Donny tells you the tale of Captain Canuck #14!

Episode #50: Jetta Meets Billy Ocean and John Cena.

Martheus and Janet Wade discuss their latest Original Graphic Novel, Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa-Full Circle, then Jon Carroll swings by to talk about the iPad 2 and race in comics, and later Donny Salvo stops by as Shawn tells him about the strangest dream he's ever had which then leads to slew of tangents to later finding out what John Cena and Donny have in common! Enjoy #50!

Tales From The Attic #20

Donny leaps into his long box as he brings you the classic tale of Marvel Comics Alpha Flight #25! Behold as Donny tells you about the return of a Canadian Superhero, terrible astronomy, mutant jellyfish scientists, and smug know-it-all super beings!

Carroll Chronicles #8

Host Jon Carroll gives his 2011 Oscar Predictions! Will his choices be off the wall or on the money? Take a listen and find out!

Episode #49: Yes, We Have All New Issues.

We conclude our month of women in pop/geek culture as we talk to Danielle O Brien & Bill Ellis of the webcomic All New Issues, and then we talk with artist Harold Jennett about his comic Geek Syndicate, Year One.

Episode #48: The Realms of Pop-Culture.

Continuing our month dedicated to women of geek & pop culture, this episode Shawn has an interview with podcaster extraordinaire Lorrie Thomas of Comic Book Road Show, Realms of Gold and more.

Episode #47: Awkward Embraces on the Enterprise.

Shawn has an interview with Creator/Producer/Actress Jessica Mills of the webseries Awkward Embraces. Jessica & Shawn discuss the series, then begin to geek out on topics such as Star Trek, old school video games, comic books, toys, and anything else...

Carroll Chronicles #7

On this week’s Carroll Chronicles, Jon has some brief comic book talk, derides Fantastic Four #587, comic purchasing and cutting back, tech talk, running gear, and reveals his Super Bowl pick!

Episode #46: Chillin' with the PrincessCast.

The Black Box begins its month of dedication to women in geek & pop culture as Shawn has a conversation with Mary, Meg & Lisa of the PrincessCast. Sit back and relax as Shawn & the PrincessCast talk about old school/new school Doctor Who, Roller Derby, women gamers, Catwoman, Wonder Woman, favorite artists, random tangents, and their favorite geek moments ever. Enjoy.

Carroll Chronicles #6

Host Jon Carroll returns to familiarize new listeners to the show, and tells people what to look forward to in future episodes of the Carroll Chronicles. Technology, geekery, and sports await at the Carroll Chronicles.

Tales From The Attic #19

Get your 90's Batsuit ready as Donny Salvo tells you about the time Joker’s Henchmen dressed up as vintage horror film monsters and take on Batman in Detective Comics #671! See Joker with a mullet pitch a film to Hollywood while Batman punches people in the face!

Tales From The Attic #18

Havok on a rollercoaster!Iceman vs. angry hockey players!Banshee in the Wild Wild West without Kool Moe Dee!Polaris on a deadly merry-go-round!This could only mean that the “reserve X-men” are in Murderworld, and Donny Salvo tells you all about it in Uncanny X-Men #146!

Episode #45: A World of Hurt!

This week Shawn has a great conversation with the Artist/Creator of internet's #1 Blaxploitation webcomic World of Hurt, Jay Potts. They discuss the webcomic and its roots in Blaxploitation, and later talk about how music, reference material, film, art, Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, Truck Turner and Richard Roundtree all come into play as well. Then Donny swings by the show as he & Shawn try to get caught up on some of the TPB's and OGN's they've been reading, and Shawn goes on a minor rant about the original Masters of the Universe movie.Featuring a soultastic soundtrack for the ages. Dig it.

Tales From The Attic #17

Feel the wrath of Dr. Cyber as Donny Salvo reads you the tale of Wonder Woman #321! Bask in the glow of Greek Gods in funky boots, robots getting in the face, Steve Trevor in danger yet again, and Donny's desire own a little alien and teach the listeners to say the word "omni-beam."

Episode #44: PC Weenies in the Hood.

In this weeks episode, Shawn talks about the future merger of the podcast with the HHWLOD network, then has a conversation with creator/illustrator Krishna Sadasivam of the web comics PC Weenies & Uncubed, and then Donny Salvo swings by the show to talk comics, random tangents and to hear Shawn re-enact a scene from one of his favorite 90's movies.

Tales From The Attic #16

YO JOE! Prepare to suit-up for duty as Donny leaps into his action-packed longbox of comics to tell the tale of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #59! Listen as Cobra Commander bounces to battle in a Cobra Pogo, bask in the "Power of Fred," Raptor whining about his "genetically improved Falcons" and how a child can be surgically healed in a garage.

Feathered Gauntlets!

Episode #43: Katy Perry's Last Starfighter.

Artist/Creator Martheus Wade (Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa), along with Podcasters Lucas King (Handi-Cast) & Bill “The Voice of HHW” McGonnell (Half-Hour Wasted) join host Shawn Pryor as they tell the world of some more of their guilty pleasures & gems in media. Prepare to hear tales of teenagers traveling state lines to play Street Fighter II; the power of Turbo Teen, the bizarreness of Rubik: the Amazing Cube, the complexity of 80’s Intellivision Football and so much more. Enjoy this week’s show, and if you’re lucky enough you may learn how a crusty leather belt can prevent you from being sucked into a tornado.

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular #4

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas as Donnie Salvo concludes his “Christmas Craptacular” marathon with a tale from JSA #55! It’s a story only a Ma Hunkel & a whiny Wildcat could love. Merry Christmas, everybody!

Episode #42: What The Dudes Want For Christmas 2010.

Courtesy of the Legion of Dudes podcast, It’s the third annual What the Dudes Want for Christmas episode with Black Box host Shawn Pryor of Action Lab Entertainment. We discuss wants, recommendations, as well as who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Thanks to the Legion of Dudes podcast and HHWLOD family for allowing me to repost this podcast. Show them some love by stopping by www.hhwlod.com to listen to their podcasts.

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular #3

The Christmas Craptacular Marathon continues as Donny Salvo tells you a holiday filled dynamic team-up of Spider-Man & the big-headed homeboy known as The Watcher! Listen to a tale of hope, action, family, cocaine, and drunken elderly people.

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular #2

Donny’s four-week marathon of Christmas Tales continue as Superman & Santa Claus team up in a tale of action and splendor in DC Comics Presents #67! Get your ho-ho-ho on!

Episode #41: The Kung Fu Explosion Returns!

Shawn is joined by Johnny M of the Legion of Dudes & Walking Dead TV podcast and DC Comics artist Dave Beaty (Brightest Day, Adventure Comics) as they discuss some more of their favorite Kung-Fu & Martial Arts movies ever. Discover what an “IP Man” is, marvel at the skill of Sonny Chiba, find out about some Jet Li flicks you didn’t know about, and discover what film Chuck Norris played in as a drug-lord/kung fu pimp! Featuring the music of the WU-Tang Clan.

Tales From The Attic - Christmas Craptacular #1

This weeks TFTA begins Donny’s Christmas four week themed marathon of longbox stories as only he can present it! Prepare for the most awkward X-mas tale ever in Alpha Flight #105! Brace yourself for strip clubs, awkward moments, girl fights, a drunken Northstar and so much more! Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

Episode #40: The Shawn and Donny Show!

This weeks show Shawn and Donny answer questions from the listeners and podcaster Darrell Taylor, discuss comics, Big Daddy Kane, Shaft, Iron Man on roller skates, Secret Wars I and II omnibus, Jolt Cola, Rambo vs. Chuck Norris, Jim Kelly, tangents, and tell the world that Chocolate Skittles are nasty. Enjoy, and have a great Thanksgiving!

Tales From The Attic #15

In this weeks episode Donny reads you a classic tale of Teen Titans #51! It’s a team-up of Titans East & West, flying real estate, teenage superheroes acting like pricks, a jealous teenage caveman, Donna Troy breaking Kid Flash’s heart, Aqualad having second thoughts of being with the team, and Speedy is still a JERK. Enjoy!

Episode #39: Get Your Wookie Out of my Beer.

In this weeks show, host Shawn Pryor talks about his role with Action Lab Entertainment and the future of PKD Media, the Kickstarter Project for “Fracture,” then Shane Kelly of the Comic Geek Speak podcast stops by to talk about Star Wars toys of today & yesterday. Later on Shawn is joined by Raph SooHoo, Chad Burdette, Ian Levenstein, Micah Griffin-Lundy and Jon Carroll to discuss their favorite beer & things in comics they currently like or dislike at the moment. There’s some bonus material for you after the closing credits. Enjoy.

Tales From The Attic #14

In this weeks episode, Donny travels to the Marvel Universe to tell you a tale of Ben Grimm (aka The Thing) in the hospital in Marvel Two-In-One #96! Be on the lookout for a mean nurse, corny super-villains, heroes aplenty, and remember that men made of rock can't give blood. Enjoy!

Tales From The Attic #13

Donny leaps into his longbox and tells you the tale of “Planet of the Apes” from Malibu Comics! Ape shall not harm Ape. But Donny will lay harm to this comic!

Episode #38: The Warrock-M.A.S.K.-Eliopolous Super Show!

This weeks “massive edition” of The PKD Black Box starts off with Shawn having a conversation with MC Adam Warrock (aka Eugene Ahn) about his new album “The War For Infinity,” the “West Coast Avengers Mixtape,” hip-hop & geekdom and even rappers that can communicate with dolphins.

Then Jason Wood from the 11 O’ Clock Comics podcast stops by to talk about college life, Busta Rhymes, and everything you need to know about M.A.S.K. as he and Shawn go all nostaligic. Last, but definitely not least co-host Jon Carroll stops by as he and Shawn have a solid interview with talented creator Chris Eliopolous (Lockjaw & The Pet Avengers) as we discuss all-ages comics, the art of lettering, why having talent at times can be overrated, and the hard work that’s necessary to make comics.

Shout-outs to DJ Ruckus Roboticus, Cookiehead Jenkins & the Pontiac Fiero. Enjoy!

Tales From The Attic #12

Get ready as Donny tells you the gruesome tale of Justice League: The Rise of Arsenal #3! Be on the lookout for the following: drug abuse, dead alley-cats, domestic fights, ghost druggies & kicks to the face! This is truly one of the most depressing comic books of all time. But somehow, Donny finds a way to make it fun. Enjoy.

Episode #37: Oceanverse and Evil Money Comics.

This week Shawn talks with artist/webcomic creator Michael Schwartz of Oceanverse as they discuss his comic, some comic strip inspirations & history, attempting to reach audiences on the web, Seaquest, and the power of the Centurions cartoon. Later in the show Shawn has a conversation with Mike Pampinella & Monnie Aleahmad of Evil Money Comics as they talk about the road to indie comic creation, their first Anthology Comic Book, building books from the ground up, and old school arcade games.

Enjoy, and always know that Pit-Fighter is an awful video game.

Tales From The Attic #11

This week Donny tackles the sci-fi future of “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century” #7 from 1980!

Wilma Deering!

Twiki!!!!

Wilma Deering!

We love you, Erin Gray!

Episode #36: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Tangents.

This week the show concludes its “Favorite 80's Action Films” talk as Shawn is once again joined by Matinee Idles/Burden’s World host Matt Burden and the man of many podcasts, Donny Salvo! Sit back and enjoy the chaos, car crashes, destruction, Rambo teaching children, Sean Connery imitations, tangents galore, and Matt trying to convince Shawn & Donny why “Turner & Hooch” is on his list of favorite 80's action flicks.

Episode #35: Puff Daddy Goes To The Movies.

This week’s show Shawn talks about/reviews Adam Warrock’s West Coast Avengers Mixtape, Tim Fischer’s web comic “Life With The Wife,” waxes about some Star Trek: TNG casting that never happened, and is later joined by Matinee Idles hosts Joey Auliso & Alec Berry as they have a roundtable discussion about the state of the film industry as the PKD Black Box/Matinee Idles collabo month continues. Grab your popcorn, throw away your 3D Glasses, find that Puff Daddy CD from the 90’s that you loved so much (you know you loved it, so please don’t front), and enjoy the show.

Episode #34: Rocky and Clubber Lang join The Delta Force.

There are plenty of punches, kicks, gunshots, explosions, montages and body counts delivered when Matinee Idles host Matt Burden stops by to discuss with Shawn some of their favorite 80’s Action Movies of all time! The PKD Black Box/Matinee Idles collabo month continues. Get ready! Matt is still waiting on for his screenplay of Lethal Weapon Jr. to be adapted into a live-action film. If WB is interested, he’s all ears.

Enjoy the show.

Carroll Chronicles #5

This weeks show Jon gives his thoughts on tablet readers, Apple, and Mark Waid’s comments about the digital comics mediums & piracy.

Episode #33: Damn Dirty Dinosaurs!

Shawn talks about whether or not The PKD Black Box is a Parsec Award Finalist, the podcast collaboration with the Matinee Idles for the month of September, and takes a journey through the catalog of the late-MC known as Guru and GangStarr. For the feature presentation, Shawn joins forces with the Matinee Idles podcast to discuss the mega-blockbuster of the 90's known to all as Jurassic Park and it’s effects on the movie industry.

Tales From The Attic #10

This week Donny tackles the dangers of the “Citadel” in Flash Gordon #20 from 1978!

Aliens!

The Merciless Ming in crazy outfits!

Saddam Hussein cameos! Wait, what????

Enjoy.

Carroll Chronicles #4

After a brief hiatus, Jon returns to talk about Wizard World Chicago, his thoughts and feelings on Wizard World cons in general plus how ebook, digital comics pricing and distribution could be improved.

Episode #32: Panda-monium and The Black Avengers

This weeks episode is “Panda Packed” as we have a conversation with Panda Dog Press founder & creator of “Animal Control: Special Creatures Unit” Rob Anderson as we discuss the creation of his comic, storytelling, licensed comics, and his involvement in the “Comics Experience,” which is headed by IDW Senior Editor Andy Schmidt. Then we go all out as we discuss the “Panda Force Summer Shorts” webcomics with “Panda Force” creator Sean Causley & the Glyph Nominated artist Julian Lytle, creator of “Ants.” Get familiar as we go all out and discuss their comics, webcomics, the end of Zuda, Doctor Who Anime, the fall of radio, Rick Ross, “The Expendettes” and a few comics that we think would fly off shelves but the big two would never publish.

Tales From The Attic #9

This week Donny tackles the dangers of the Toyman in Superman #84 (1993)! Behold the power of Superman’s ultra-90's mullet! Jimmy Olsen chaperoning kids costume parties! Bad Christopher Walken impersonations! Lex Luthor gaming systems!

And remember, “if you cheat, you won’t eat!”

I have no idea what that means.

Episode #31: An Interview with Animator/Artist Thomas Cook.

This weeks show Shawn is joined by guest host Adam Umak as they share an interview with Thomas Cook, an animator and artist that has worked on some of your favorite childhood cartoons ranging from Superfriends to Ducktales. He’s worked for animation homes that range from Hanna Barbera, Ruby Spears, Disney, Filmation and so many more. Get ready for a great convo as we discuss his influences, how he got his start in the animation industry, Jack Kirby, the rise & fall of the U.S. animation studio, comics, and as much as we could fit into this episode. Thomas is still in the art game, working on Comic Book Cover Recreations.

It’s Saturday morning and weekday syndicated goodness all over again. Enjoy the show.

Tales From The Attic #8

Donny leaps into his longbox of comics and arrives in the year of 1993 to tell you the tale of “Static” #1 from Milestone/DC Comics. Get ready for the “Five Alarm Crew,” arcades, slang galore and so much more because a new hero has been born for the masses! Get your Cross Colours gear on and get ready for some fun. You heard me.

Episode #30: Loikamania and the lost tapes...

Shawn and Jon have a convo with artist/creator/podcaster Pat Loika as they discuss his book “The Villain” and the San Diego Comic-Con. Then from a lost recording, Donny talks about his flea market comic book finds, then he and Shawn review some comics. As always, prepare for tangents that include a bland pop-artist and Betamax. Enjoy.

Episode #29: Zombies on Cybertron!

Shawn discusses the hit webcomic “Panda Force” and its “Summer Shorts” series, and then has a conversation with “Jesus Hates Zombies” creator Stephen Lindsay as they discuss his path on the independent comics road, digital comics on iTunes, his inspirations and more. Then “V for Vertigo” host Marc Johnson stops by as he and Shawn talk about various Transformers animated series from Generation One to Beast Machines, and Mainframe Studios.

Tales From The Attic #7

Donny dives into his longbox of comics and reads to you the tale of “The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl” #3 from January of 1983! Get ready for some Decay Day!

Episode #28: The Jack Bauer/Chuck Norris Power Hour!

Shawn concludes the recital of the final season of 24 as written in the tweets of artist Julian Lytle, then co-host Donny Salvo stops by as they answer questions from the fans, talk comics, 80’s remakes, the Star Wars Omnibus, and Shawn finally gets to discuss the best/worst cartoon of all time starring the powerful CHUCK NORRIS.

Chop to the neck!

Enjoy.

Tales From The Attic #6

This week Donny dives into his long box of comics to tell you the tale of Marvel Comics “Hulk Versus Quasimodo!” The bells will ring and the French will be annoyed! Enjoy!

Tales From The Attic #5

In this weeks show Donny unleashes his “fury” on “The Fury of Firestorm” #8!

Episode #27: Real Talk.

Shawn & Jon give a review of Heroes Con 2010 from the consumer & publisher perspective, and later Shawn speaks his mind on the future of PKD Media and where it’s headed. This is a real talk episode, folks.

Episode #26: Justice 80's Style!

This week Shawn discusses the Summit City Comicon and is joined by Jon, Donny, and special guest Darrell Taylor as they discuss their favorite 80’s action shows! Comedy and bad memories ensue as Shawn tries to convice the group that Automan is awesome! Enjoy the show, and remember that Lee Van Cleef could never be a ninja.

Episode #25: Freaks, Squeeks, & Talley it up.

This weeks show Jon & Shawn interview Freaks & Squeeks creator Patric Lewandowski about his Kickstarter Project “Terminal Life,” and later Shawn interviews creator/artist Adam Talley as they talk about self-publishing, Fritz Lang, and 80’s movies.

Episode #24: Athena Voltaire Trumps The Teen Titans.

This week Shawn has a great interview with creator/artist Steve Bryant as they discuss his “Kickstarter” Athena Voltaire project, comics, scripting, Alex Toth, Wally Wood, and much more. Then, Donny Salvo stops by to discuss some old-school Teen Titans from the 1970’s!

Carroll Chronicles #3

In this weeks show Jon discusses the NBA Playoffs and various sports talk for the masses!

Tales From The Attic #4

Donny goes into his comics attic to tell you the story of “US 1? #8, possibly the worst comic book ever created in the history of mankind! Hide the children, lock your doors, and “poppa wheelie!”

Episode #23: Some of our favorite things.

Black Box host Shawn Pryor was recently a guest on the “Dafixer’s Hideout” podcast as they discussed some of our favorite things we love in pop culture. Get ready for laughs & some fun conversation.

Episode #22: Mumblepuss, LeadSlinger and the Angry Gnome.

Shawn interviews Jamie Fickes of Mumblepuss & Jason Meadows of Leadslinger Studios as they talk about small press comics life, cartoons and the Pittsburgh Comicon “N3RDherd Promotion”, then Jon Carroll and Shawn talk with Shawn Gabborin of Angry Gnome Comics about his horror comics line and the state of the horror film genre.

Episode #21: Big Daddy Kane Defeats The Defenders.

In this weeks ep, Shawn gives a music review of “Enter The 37th Chamber” by El Michel’s Affair, covers the Conan O’ Brien move to TBS Late Night, takes a look at the fantastic webcomic known as “Sin Titulo” by Cameron Stewart, and is later joined by Donny Salvo as they attempt to review some comics to only be derailed by a tangent that will blow peoples minds.

Tales From The Attic #3

Donny dives back into his classic longbox of comics to tell you the tales of Marvel Comics “Godzilla” from 1977. Prepare for destruction!

Episode #20: Ryu Wants To Tell A Story.

Comics/Media Creator Marcus Almand (Razor Kid/Wushu Academy) stops by the Black Box as they discuss the things that inspired them to tell stories which lead to tangents about Video Games, Boy Meets World, The OJ Principle, and so much more.

Episode #19: Ed, Edd, and Eddy meet The Street Sharks.

In this weeks episode, Shawn gives a recap of The CGS Super Show and later has a conversation with Storyboard Artist Jim “Big Jim” Miller as they talk about the past, present and possible future of animation. Plus, Donny shows up to review a comic or two.

Tales From The Attic #2

In this weeks Tales From The Attic, Donny Salvo hops into his longbox of classic comics & tells you the tale of Dazzler from 1981!

Episode #18: Sketchcards, Mysteries, and Minotaurs.

In this weeks episode, Shawn talks with artist Chad Cicconi about the world of sketchcards, then later is joined by co-host Jon Carroll as they interview comics creator Zack Kruse, and then Shawn wraps up the show with a one-on-one interview with artist Andrew Charipar.

Episode #17: Dirty Dave Touches Small Wonder.

In this weeks episode Shawn & Donny Salvo talk about some upcoming movies & dvd’s, Donny talks about the stand-up comedy circuit, Shawn fills you in on some old-school tv, and later on Shawn & special guest Dave Dwonch (creator of the Space-Time Condo webcomic) stops by as they talk about Hollywood stars in comics, comics segregation, having a “con presence” and the website that Dave helped spearhead called supershowapproved.com. You know you had a crush on V.I.C.I.. Don’t front.

Tales From The Attic #1

n the debut episode of Tales From The Attic, Donny Salvo hops into his longbox of classic comics & tells you the tale of Shazam #18 from 1973!

Episode #16: Andy Jewett and The Fall of Autotune

In this weeks episode Shawn has an one-on-one conversation with creator/artist Andy Jewett about his comic “Sicko” & is then joined by co-host Jon Carroll & special guest Julian Lytle as they discuss the iPad, the state of urban music, ninjas & more!

Carroll Chronicles #1

In the debut episode of Carroll Chronicles, Jon Carroll ramps up about the Oscars.

Episode #15: Quick Kick Stole Kool-Moe Dee's Glasses.

This weeks episode Shawn reviews “World Of Hurt” & “Afrodisiac” and is later joined by Donny as they talk about some movies, the Matinee Idles podcast, books they've been reading, G.I. Joe members you may have never heard of, upcoming Marvel & DC comics, and maybe the WORST idea in cartoon history that execs will drool over.

Episode #14: Comic Tube and The Ghostbusters

In this weeks episode, Shawn joins the Comic Tube podcast as they discuss everything Ghostbusters. And I mean everything.

Episode #13: Remo Williams Smacked Your Mother.

In this weeks episode, Shawn & Ian Levenstein of the Comic Timing podcast conclude their talk on some of their favorite pop culture guilty pleasures, and Shawn waxes about Monopoly: Revolution Edition & some must-hear music. Don’t get eaten by Sharks.

Episode #12: Megaforce > Tony Danza.

In this weeks show, Shawn talks about Lackadaisy, gives a rundown on 24 via the tweets of Julian Lytle, and is later joined by Ian Levenstein of the Comic Timing Podcast as they begin their two part discussion on guilty pleasures in comics & movies that they love. Props to 406northlane.com for reminding me of the greatness that is Megaforce. Ace Hunter lives!

Episode #11: Sal Buscema is a p-i-m-p.

On this weeks show I talk about artist Mike Norton’s upcoming comic “The Curse,” and then Donny Salvo of the Reality Wasted Podcast returns as we discuss what comics we’ve been reading. Donny tells you why Classic G.I. Joe (Vol. 6) is the best TPB ever, I somehow find a way to compare comics to the incredible MC Lyte, and we lightly debate on how an artist can kill a book you love in an instance.

Episode #10: Teddy Pendergrass and The Technicolor Comicon.

In this week’s PKD Black Box, Shawn talks about the musical career of the late Teddy Pendergrass, and is later joined by Jon Carroll and special guest Ian Levenstein of the Comic Timing Podcast as they discuss Comic Book Conventions, bin diving, buying art at cons, and con do’s & dont's.

Episode #9: The Matinee Idles!

Over the weekend I was a special guest on the movie-centric “Matinee Idles” podcast as we discussed the latest movie trailers and films coming out this year. I had such a great time on the show that I wanted to put this episode of me with the “Matinee Idles” podcast in your ears. I really hope you enjoy this ep.

Episode #8: Sherlock Homeboy and the Search For Chess King.

In this weeks installment of The Black Box I give some quick reviews on “Sherlock Holmes,” the “Something, Something, Something Dark Side” Family Guy Direct-to-DVD feature, the “From Paris with Love” trailer, and then co-host Jon Carroll returns with special guests Elizabeth Amber & Keith Cunningham as we attempt to briefly discuss some things that we’re looking forward to in 2010.

Episode #7: Doctor Voodoo does not make house calls.

Guest Donny Salvo returns as we discuss monthly comics vs. trades and what we prefer, and I also talk about the now short-lived Doctor Voodoo series by Marvel.

Episode #6.5: Sweet Christmas.

Just a little somethin’-somethin’ for all you listeners on Christmas Day. Peace and good will to all.

Episode #6: What The Dudes Want For Christmas.

Seeing that this episode will air on Christmas Eve, it’s only fitting that on today’s show we’re going to talk about “What The Dudes Want For Christmas.” I recently was a guest on the Legion of Dudes Christmas podcast (episode 70) , as we talked about some gift ideas for you, that special someone, or that uber-special geek in your life.The LOD breaks it down: The Dudes are back to spread some holiday cheer with special guest Shawn Pryor of the Black Box Podcast. We talk all about the gifts we want, recommend and can’t have this Christmas. We also let everyone in on who has been naughty and who has been nice in the eyes of the LOD. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Episode #5: The Kung Fu Explosion!

Shawn gives a brief review of “Ninja Assassin,” and is then joined Johnny M & Jim Dietz of “The Legion of Dudes” podcast as we discuss some of our favorite Kung-Fu/Martial Arts movies. It’s KUNGFUTASTIC ya’ll! Shout-outs to Jim Kelly aka “Black Belt Jones” and John Saxon aka “The Heavy.”

Episode #4: Indie Creators, a Black Man and a Peacock.

In this weeks episode of The Black Box, Shawn comments about the Geek Syndicate webcomic and the Comcast/NBC Universal deal, and we conclude our conversation with Indie Comic Creators Lin Workman (Bushi Tales) and Martheus Wade (Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa).

Episode #3: Roger Corman and the Memphis Mafia battle ninjas.

In this weeks show Shawn gives props to Roger Corman, discuss “Bookhunter” by Jason Shiga, and then Jon Carroll and Shawn begin part one of their two part conversation with indie comic creators and publishers Lin Workman (Bushi Tales) and Martheus Wade (Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa) as they discuss the comics creation process, the hard work that goes behind it, and the highs and lows of the comic book distribution market.

Episode #2: Bobby Brown Disbands The Justice League.

In Episode #2 of The Black Box, Donny Salvo helps Shawn get up to date on Spider-Man, Blackest Night, and then Shawn talks a bit about “Sicko” by Andy Jewett. Later on they talk about some of our favorite comics from childhood. Tangents aplenty follow, including Rocky Balboa: member of G.I. Joe, and Donny’s favorite action figure of all time is told to the world.

Episode #1: Destro McDonald and The Doobie Bros.

In episode #1 of The Black Box, Shawn talks about "The Mayhem of The Music Meister" episode from the "Batman: The Brave & The Bold" animated series, the "UP!" dvd/blu ray release from Pixar, the "Wanda Sykes Show," and is then joined by Jon Carroll as they talk about the TV ratings system, GI Joe toys from their childhood, the real Destro, sport-based video games and other stuff.