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    Cosmic Lion Radio

    Step into the mind of Gonzo Musicologist Eli Schwab as he takes you to the outer reaches of Comic Books, Music, Films, Art, and beyond
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    #61 Talkin' Star Trek with Manny Gomez and Michael Jan Friedman

    #61 Talkin' Star Trek with Manny Gomez and Michael Jan Friedman

    Cosmic Lion Radio returns with a super engaging new episode.  We are joined by featured co-host Manny Gomez and our super special guest, 10 time New York Times best selling author Michael Jan Friedman.  Michael has written over 30 Star Trek novels, the bulk of the DC Star Trek run and the main subject of todays show...the Star Trek X-Men Planet-X crossover book. Manny and I read this recently and were blown away witht the joy it brought us.  Join us for this out of this world conversation. 

    Manny Gomez - Instagram @_idbuythatforadollar_  and at

    monkeysfightingrobots.com
     
    ANd be on the lookoiut for his new Kickstarter! 
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    enOctober 24, 2022

    #60 10 Year Retrospective

    #60 10 Year Retrospective

    This is 10 years since the first podcast mix I made. Happy ten year Anniversary to Cosmic Lion Radio!!!

     

    It was at 8:08pm that night in 2011 that made the 8:08 Mix intent for a podcast, I just didn't know how to make a podcast yet. Here is that mix: https://www.mediafire.com/file/yay72ac5n38gswa/808_Mix_by_Cosmic_Lion.zip/file

    10 years later and here I am.  Three podcasts and over 200 episode under my belt. Pretty Cool!! 

    Join me as I look back through the episodes of Cosmic Lion Radio all while spinning some tunes inspired by the history.   Hope you enjoy the tenth anniversary special!!

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    enJuly 18, 2021

    #59 with Carpos Collective

    #59 with Carpos Collective

    We are back with a collective of amazing artists. Joyce, Julia and Shirls are multitalented, multimedia artists who create comics, paintings, wearable art, performable art, and are doing it in a new and creative way.

    We had a great time in this town hall setting picking up where we left off in a WhitCaff online panel about team works in comics, (Link below). Also this week we feature an esteemed panel of comic creators including; Jason Lapidus, Jerome Cabanata, Rick Lopez, David Grom and Ro Higashi! Join us and then check out all the links below to connect with the amazing creators featured here:

    Eli Schwab: https://cosmiclionproductions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cosmiclion/

    Carpos Collective: https://www.carposcollective.com/shop Joyce: https://www.instagram.com/joyceyjodie/

    Julia: https://www.instagram.com/ohlordyitsjulia/

    Shirls: https://www.instagram.com/shirlsshuning/

    Jason Lapidus: https://www.instagram.com/jasonlapidus/ https://www.instagram.com/groupof7comics/ https://groupof7comics.ca/

    Jerome Cabanatan: https://www.instagram.com/jroamcab/         Order Jeromes Books: https://www.amazon.com/Jerome-Cabanatan/e/B089CVN44M?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1607407517&sr=8-1

    Rick Lopez: https://www.instagram.com/doomdazed/

    David Grom: https://www.instagram.com/uncle_atomic_press/

    Ro Higashi: https://www.instagram.com/ro.higashi https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/half-of-the-crown/list?title_no=168243&page=1

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    #58 w/ Tony McMillen

    #58 w/ Tony McMillen

    Cosmic Lion Radio returns with Tony McMillen!! Acclaimed author of Lumen, Augmented Fourth and the new collected Serious Creatures!!

     Tony's work combines the behind the scenes world of Hollywood with 80's nostalgia in a way that ignites your senses and excites your youthful loves. Dig it!

    BACK TONY'S SERIOUS CREATURES KICKSTARTER: http://kck.st/2Zgmfr5

    "Serious Creatures is the story of a teenage special fx artist working in Hollywood, riding the new wave of practical effects that carried the movie revolution of the 70s, 80s and 90s."

    and follow Tony McMillen

    https://www.tonymcmillen.com/

    @TONYMCMILLEN

    And follow our illustrious panel:

    Rick Lopez @DoomDazed

    Jerome Cabanatan @JROAMCAB

    Chris Anderson @ChrisAndersonComics

    Special Thanks to Aunt Sue, Uncle Pat and Aunt JoAnn

    Get your copy of Wizɘrd: The Comix MegaZine at https://cosmiclionproductions.com/

    @COSMICLION

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    enSeptember 21, 2020

    #57 w/ Nick Cagnetti & Jamie Jones

    #57 w/ Nick Cagnetti & Jamie Jones

    We are back with Nick Cagnetti & Jamie Jones who's new crossover comic The Baboon & Pink Lemonade Jamboree is currently setting Kickstarter ablaze!

    Eli is joined by a panel of amazing comic creators including, Kasey Bouchard, Jerome Cabanatan, Ben Granoff & Rick Lopez. We are also joined by super-collector Ryan Cheshire. Join us for a round table discussion about comics creating, collecting, conceiving and concurring. So much fun!

    Check out the KickStarter here: http://kck.st/2VSBHI8

    For more of Nick Cagnetti:

    https://radicalrealmcomics.com/

    Instagram: @Fudgy1

    Nick Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ncags

    For more of Jamie Jones:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofjamiejones/

    instagram: @ArtofJamieJones

    Twittter: https://twitter.com/artofjamiejones

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    enJuly 11, 2020

    #56 Town Hall with Jim Rugg and Friends

    #56 Town Hall with Jim Rugg and Friends

    Join us for a very special Town Hall featuring cartoonist Jim Rugg.

    "Different is better than better." 

    Jim is an incredibly talented, versatile and creative creator who is constantly pushing the boundaries and creating new ways of presenting a comic. Jim is the author of Afrodesiac, Street Angel and artists of The Plain Janes. You probably know him from his YouTube show Cartoonist Kayfabe with Ed Piskor. We are also joined by fellow cartoonists and fans, Ben Granoff, David Brouwers, Gregory Giordano, Chris Baker, Chris Pitzer, Jerome Cabanatan, Ryan Cheshire, Jason Lapidus, Craig Ck, Rick Lopez and more!

    Check out the video of this weeks ep on youtube: https://youtu.be/UKPVt5Go8tI

    Cartoonist Kayfabe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0v4IGzj2wK-PmjASkK2Rg

    JimRugg.com 

    AdHouseBooks.com

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    enJune 14, 2020

    #55 Welcome Back My Friends!

    #55 Welcome Back My Friends!

    It only took three years but we're back!!! I've got some time on my hands so I thought I'd drop in the mix!

    This week we've got some great jams and some real radioin'. Segments, music, commercials, and more. 

    I want to really thank you for coming back to Cosmic Lion Radio.  Maybe that subscription has just been sitting there and you're like...when is he gonna do another?  Well, that time is now!! 

    This week we feature the new song by Manus - Creepin' listen in on spotify or where ever you get your music! 

    Also don't forget to check out where I've been...Can I Thwipp It?  another awesome comics podcast!  Spotify and Apple Podcasts! 

     

     

     

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    enApril 17, 2020

    #54 Manus Dunbar

    #54 Manus Dunbar

    We are back with Hip Hop/NerdSwag artist Manus! Manus and I first met a long time ago in Burlington VT, so it was awesome to catch up and see where we’ve been. We got to talking about his past, moving, when he started rapping and how all that lead him to the Nectar’s stage and beyond. We’ll hear some old tracks of his from the Burlington days and then some of the new bangers he is working on. Look out for his song “DSGD” now on Spotify. I had a great time with Manus, chilling and talking Hip Hop, comics and all the nerdy delights around his place. So enjoy and shout out to A-Dog for the opening few tracks! 802!!

    Manus on Spotify

    Manus SoundCloud

     

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    enJune 19, 2017

    #53 Jim Mahfood

    #53 Jim Mahfood

    Jim Mahfood is one of comics most gonzo voices and it’s amazing to have him back on the show almost 4 years to the day after our first chat. His new comic Grrl Scouts: Magic Socks from Image comics will be released May 17th in all Comic Stores, so you gotta check it out. This ep we delve deep into what brought Jim back to his creation after 20+ years and about music and it’s effect on life. We’ll also wax intellectual about out youths, TMNT (obviously) the importance of Brick and Mortar and how cool it would be to chill with the Grrl Scouts in VR. Also, this super heady edition was taped on 4/20 so you know it gets to the deepness right quick. Featuring killer music choices by Mahfood and shout outs to the Beat Bee Sessions and his partner Jane Dope. So come with me into the Bee Hive!!!

    Links:

    https://www.jimmahfood.com/ - Main Site

    http://thebeatbeesessions-blog.tumblr.com/ Beat Bee Sessions

    Grrl Scouts on Image Comics Site

     

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    enApril 24, 2017

    #52 with Nick Wevurski

    #52 with Nick Wevurski

    Open Mic night out on the town with Nick Wevurski. This week we follow up and coming comedian Nick Wevurski to his 23rd open mic. We’ll find out what goes into his set, what it takes to take that first step and then we’ll go hear his set and chat about it. Pretty fascinating night for me to see what it takes to take your jokes from the house to the stage. With a soundtrack of Burlington Vt Metal bands!

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    enJanuary 30, 2017

    #51 with Brian Huskey

    #51 with Brian Huskey

    Cosmic Lion Radio is back and live in the home of Brian Huskey. You might know him from such things as Childrens Hospital, Another Period, Veep, and the upcoming shows People of Earth on TBS and Mr. Neighbors House on Adult Swim. A true honor and the beginning of a new age here on Cosmic Lion Radio. Out and about, on the scene and in your face, face to face and in place. Brian’s hospitality and sheer awesomeness led to an amazing interview and a great time. Check out his new shows and his old band Bicycle Face (album available on iTunes.) Enjoy!

    Brian's Vimeo 

    Brian Twitter

     

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    enOctober 20, 2016

    #50 with Ciro Nieli

    #50 with Ciro Nieli

    We are back this week with amazing artist, writer, re-imaginer and Executive Producer of the new TMNT cartoon Ciro Nieli!! We had a serendipitous meeting out side of a Claypool Lennon Delirium show that lead to this amazing and informational episode. We got deep into Ciro’s comic roots, his deep seated love of the Turtles and what inspires him and the new path of the Turtles. Also what moved his career and where it will go next. This is also our 50th anniversary!! The 50th episode!!! So cool! Enjoy it y’all!!! GOONGALA!!

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    enOctober 03, 2016

    #49 at San Diego Comic Con

    #49 at San Diego Comic Con

    We were somewhere around San Diego on the edge of the ocean when the comics began to take hold. This week we are back with our Gonzo round-up of the 2016 San Diego Comic Con. I was lucky enough to attend this year’s con and work the Greg Horn Art booth. With my handy mic I was able to traverse the convention floor and collect some amazing interviews from some of comic’s most interesting and legendary names. Dave McKean, Stan Sakai and Geof Darrow to name a few. The Gonzo began to take hold as I also had my mic on during some late knight adventures with the one and only Truce II Head Rush. Then on Saturday the adventure of Comic Con>Phish lead to some amazing realizations and a chance meeting with the weekends white whale. Listen in for more Gonzo/Comic goodness!

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    enAugust 01, 2016

    #48 with Jamel Johnson

    #48 with Jamel Johnson

    We are back with Jamel Johnson, comedian and former co-host of my previous podcast “Podcast Classics.” It’s a pleasure to have Jamel on the show and to dive back into the sea of tapes we have amassed since our last meeting. Did you know that podcasting is over 100 years old? Did you know that Jamel’s and my families have been podcasting together for most of those 100? Well it’s true, all of it. In this episode we found a tape of an old podcast classic. On that episode they found a tape of a classic podcast and on that episode they found a classic commercial. Since it’s “inception” podcasting has been in our blood. Jamel and I not only had a great time reminiscing about our family histories but we also learned something about the history of Washington/Baltimore sports. Pretty cool. Check it out.

    http://www.jameljohnson.com/

    https://twitter.com/NonProfitComic

    https://twitter.com/OnDeckComedyLA

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    enJuly 18, 2016

    #47 with Dave Crosland

    #47 with Dave Crosland

    This week we are back, live in the studio with Dave “King Gum” Crosland. Dave was kind enough to have me over to his studio where I got to revel in the artistry throughout the interview. We got to talk about his artistic start with concert posters, his travels, some of the strange and unusual projects he’s pitched for and much more. Dave also hand picked (how else do you pick stuff) all the music for this episode (mostly) and chose songs that played pivotal roles in crucial times in his life, ups, downs, slings, arrows, and gum. So sit back, relax and check out my chat with King Gum!

     http://davecrosland.com/

    Dave has worked on:

    Comics: Invader Zim, Puffed, Scarface: Scarred For Life, Yo Gabba Gabba, CBGB & OMFUG, Bad Ideas, Slop and more.

    Album Art: Gym Class Heroes "As Cruel As School Children," Blueprint "1988," Incubus / Lollapalooza backdrop artwork

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    enJuly 11, 2016

    #46.2 with Fred Moore

    #46.2 with Fred Moore

    We’re back with part 2 of the Fred Moore interview. This episode begins with the very show where Fred and I met, Sound of Urchin, Halloween 05 at Nectar’s! We then get back into the Grateful Dead and Ween, all taped by Fred himself. This episode we also get a visit from very special guest Tim Heidecker? Great Job! Also we’ll take a listen to a song taped from the Invitational at John & Peters in New Hope featuring Dean Ween, Original PFunk guitarist Michael "Kid Funkadelic" Hampton and B-ill. Fred tapes and masters these shows as well and you’ve probably seen his setlists online. So sit back and enjoy part two with Fred Moore.

    The Invitational Facebook

    Tim Heidecker's Office Hours

    #46.1 with Fred Moore

    #46.1 with Fred Moore

    Cosmic Lion Radio is back but we moved!! We are now live from California and we’re back with an amazing show! We re joined by Fred Moore, taper, musician and friend of New Hope Pa. In this first of two episodes “from the tapers section” we get to hear Fred’s own recordings of some of his first shows taping two of the most pivotal bands in his life, The Grateful Dead and Ween. We’ll chat about a mutual love of Star Trek and then get down and dirty about taping and what all this music means to us. So strap in and turn on a new episode of Cosmic Lion Radio!

    Click HERE to order the Ween Zine

    or go to www.theweenzine.com

    Moore Sound Facebook 

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    enJuly 04, 2016

    #45 with Troy Little

    #45 with Troy Little

    Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Graphic Novel artist Troy Little joins us this week on Cosmic Lion Radio. In addition to Fear and Loathing, Troy is also the artist and writer on IDW’s Powerpuff Girls and his creator owned comics Angora Napkin and Chiaroscuro. Troy also has worked in animation for quite some time, working for Spümcø and on many cartoons you know like Ren and Stimpy, Ed, Edd and Eddie and Heavy Metal 2. These jobs have taught him a lot and he shares some of that wisdom with us this week. Troy also chose all the music for this week’s episode and there are some real rockers. So sit back, relax, grab a Singapore Sling with mescal on the side and enjoy this weeks ep!

    Links:

    Meanwhile Studios

    Angora Napkin animated pilot

    Fear and Loathing on the "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" graphic novel tour

     

     

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    enDecember 28, 2015

    #44 with Dylan Owens

    #44 with Dylan Owens

    This week we are back with a special 2015 year in review. Dylan Owens, the music editor of the Denver Post joins us to talk about some of our favorite songs of 2015. We are all over the musical spectrum from Joanna Newsom to JAY-Z. We’ll touch on the resurgence of vinyl, how to really get a job and then wax philosophical about the power of the click. So sit back and enjoy our look at the music of 2015.

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    enDecember 18, 2015

    #43 with Kevin Eastman

    #43 with Kevin Eastman

    We are back with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle co-creator Kevin Eastman!! Such an awesome time talking with him about his new Fan Club project, TMNT/Batman, Grant Morrison and much more. Also this week, back to the funk!! Another hand picked mix-tape of Afro-Funk and soul from the Cosmic Lion. Hop in for more funk then you can shake a mutant turtle at!

    Kevin Eastman Official Fan-Club: Click Here

    TMNT/Batman: Click Here

     

    Cosmic Lion Radio
    enOctober 14, 2015