2012 January - AudioShocker

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Super Haters Destruct-O-Cast #2 - Co-Writing

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on January 13, 2012

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Super Haters Destruct-O-Cast #2 [ 28:39 ] Play Now | Download

Welcome back to the Destruct-O-Cast, a new weekly podcast devoted exclusively to the Super Haters webcomic! In this episode, Justique joins Nick (that's me!) to discuss the co-writing process.

We kick things off with some listener questions from Dana Spallinger (a.k.a. lunch bag artist supreme) and Shawn Atkins (a.k.a. comics storyteller gordita).

To leave us feedback of your own, tweet @super_haters, write on the Super Haters Facebook wall, or call our automated comment line at 412-567-7606 and we'll play your message on the show.

After that, Justique and Nick dive into the details of their co-writing relationship. Who's better with plots? Who's better with new ideas for characters? Who's better with character voices? Listen and find out!!!

NEXT: If he can get his Skype up and running, our guest will be Andrew Kilian. If not, we'll have a surprise guest on the show!

Winners of the AudioShocker Trivia Challenge from NYCC 2011

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nick marino

on January 12, 2012

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As you may remember, the AudioShocker was in the Podcast Arena at the 2011 New York Comic Con. Neal and I hung out at our booth, sold lots of self-published comics, and I even got to see the announcement of Ross's new Glory relaunch.

For me, one of the highlights of the show was meeting tons of awesome comic book fans. At our table, we hosted an AudioShocker Trivia Challenge where attendees could answer questions and win some kickass comics.

I started off by awarding sets of comics to fans who answered three questions correctly. But by Saturday afternoon, I ran out of sets! However, people still wanted to take the Trivia Challenge... so I started giving out my own self-published comics.

Now, for your viewing enjoyment, here are our illustrious winners:

To the best of my memory, here's what I gave away (from top to bottom):

Mutant X #1-17
A chunk of Aquaman and Adventure Comics (19 consecutive issues, including the Death of a Prince storyline)
Chaos War #1-5 miniseries
John Byrne's full run on West Coast Avengers
Whilce Portacio's arc on X-Factor where they send baby Cable into the future
A year of electric blue Superman (54 issues... some signed by Ron Frenz)
WildCATs #1-13 (the Lobdell relaunch)
A big hunk of Kyle Baker's Plastic Man
The original WildCATs #1-4
Christopher Priest's run on Steel
The New Time Log (2 of 3)
Zombie Palin (3rd edition)
I forgot to take a picture, but I also gave away the full original run of Xombi.

DAMN! That's a lot of comics :)

Sequential Underground #33 - Two Paths

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on January 11, 2012

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An AudioShocker first! On this week's Sequential Underground, you get to choose your own adventure!!! We've got two podcasts... and two distinctly different paths for you to travel down...

Sequential Underground #33a [ 44:16 ] Play Now | Download

Sequential Underground #33b [ 33:20 ] Play Now | Download

Sequential Underground #33a - To Sketch Or Not To Sketch?
Mega artist Dave Wachter (from The Guns of Shadow Valley and That Hellbound Train) joins Shawn Atkins and Nick Marino for a sedate discussion about sketching at comic book conventions.

Sequential Underground #33b - Not Comics
Dave, Shawn, and Nick discuss almost everything except for comics in this stream of consciousness conversation about life, love, and uhhh... other stuff. NSFW.

Which path will you travel down? Will you choose the refined discourse of #33a... or the confessional spontaneity of #33b? The choice is yours.

Photos by the stupendous Seth Fronzoli.

[Note: We received some awesome feedback regarding our previous episode with Tom Scioli, #32 - The Superhero Virus. I forgot to read that feedback this week. SORRY! I promise I'll read it on #34.]

AudioShocker Podcast #212 - Neal vs. Nick

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on January 10, 2012

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AudioShocker Podcast #212 [ 23:28 ] Play Now | Download

It's the ultimate battle you've all been waiting for... the supreme throwdown of all beef supremes... it's...

These AudioShocker co-founders and podcast co-hosts can't agree on anything in this episode covering important topics such as Beyonce's birthing process, British actors on TV vs. British actors in film, and Fletch vs. Fletch Lives...

Finally, after their massive battle of the brains, Neal and Nick put out a wild offer to listeners -- if you think you can do better, then DO IT. We want you to take the AudioShocker Podcast "I Can Do It Better" Challenge.

What's that, you ask? WELL I'LL TELL YOU: we'll let you and a friend host the AudioShocker Podcast for one full month. If, after that month, you've been able to produce weekly episodes better than us, we'll let you continue to host Tuesday's AudioShocker Podcast for three weeks out of every month... for eternity! For more info, email nick@audioshocker.com.

But if you're too chicken to do that and you just wanna leave us feedback, call our automated comment line at 412-567-7606 and we'll play your message on the show.

HyperComboCast #26 - A Word From Kenny Riot

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on January 9, 2012

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HyperComboCast #26 [ 15:47 ] Play Now | Download

Kenny. Goes. Solo.

In this intimate podcast message, Dr. Riot shares the games he's looking forward to in 2012, a few solid fighting games tips, and some of the great things you can expect from the HyperComboCast in the coming months.

To leave us feedback for future episodes of the HyperComboCast, hit up our email HyperComboCast@Gmail.com OR call our automated comment line at 412-567-7606 and we'll play your message on the show.

Super Haters Destruct-O-Cast #1 - Genesis

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on January 6, 2012

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Super Haters Destruct-O-Cast #1 [ 21:33 ] Play Now | Download

Welcome to the debut of the Destruct-O-Cast, a new weekly podcast devoted exclusively to the Super Haters*! Nick (that's me!) dives into feedback from Facebook and Twitter, answering questions and dropping shoutouts.

Dan Greenwald asks about Nick's character creation process for the Haters, while Byron Winton wants to know what's up with Destruct-O-Tron's new political stance in the current Republican Motherhood story arc.

To leave us feedback of your own, tweet @super_haters, write on the Super Haters Facebook wall, or call our automated comment line at 412-567-7606 and we'll play your message on the show.

After the end theme, Nick sends out special thanks to the godfathers of the Super Haters, Neal Shyam and Seth Fronzoli. And here's a link to more about the band that partially inspired Destruct-O-Tron's name, Disasternauts (on the show, I call them Destructonauts... whoops!!!).

NEXT: Super Haters co-writer Justique joins in to discuss the creative process and answer more of your questions.

*In case you don't already know, Super Haters is a Mon-Fri superhero satire webcomic starring Destruct-O-Tron and Mind's Eye.

A Podcast with Ross and Nick #119 - The Ernestcast

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on January 4, 2012

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A Podcast with Ross and Nick #119 [ 52:20 ] Play Now | Download

Featuring the triumphant return of Kaylie McDougal! She joins Ross Campbell and Nick Marino (a.k.a. me) to discuss... ERNEST P. WORRELL!

We watched Ernest Goes to Camp, Ernest Goes to Jail, Ernest Scared Stupid, and some... uhhhhh... other stuff:

Then it's time for a comics intermission!!!

We share some project updates, including the status of Ross' Leonardo one-shot for IDW's TMNT line, Kaylie's Dinogeddon webcomic, and a possible Kaylie guest week on Nick's Super Haters comic.

We also have a call-in from a past Super Haters guest artist, Andrew Kilian, who shares some thoughts about #118, an olde tyme Super Haters radio show, and a few other awesome things. To leave us feedback of your own, call our automated comment line at 412-567-7606 and we'll play your message on the show.

AND... speaking of #118, both Andrew and Brandon Williams shared their work spaces with us:

Then it's back to Ernest!

Including sexy Jim Varney and a preview of our upcoming Princecast (happening in a month or two).

NEXT EPISODE: Kelly Thompson returns to the podcast!

AudioShocker Podcast #211 - The 2011 YOU DON'T SUCK Awards

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on January 3, 2012

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AudioShocker Podcast #211 [ 37:12 ] Play Now | Download

It's here!!! The award ceremony that no one's been waiting for... the 2011 YOU DON'T SUCK Awards!

Join our hosts -- Justique, Neal, and Nick -- as we pick the 2011 media that didn't suck the most. Listen to find out which nominees just didn't not suck enough to win! Thrill at the strange and confusing explanations behind our winners! And learn what media we would have picked if we'd judged different categories!

MOVIES (judged by Justique)
Captain America: The First Avenger

TV (judged by Neal)
Spy

WATCH INSTANTLY (judged by Justique)
Shin Chan

COMICS* (judged by Nick)
The Adventures of Gyno-Star

MUSIC (judged by Neal)
"Talk That Talk" by Rihanna

PODCASTS (judged by Nick)
Yamagato Industries Business Report

AND... for our prestigious 2011 YDS champions, here's the 2011 YOU DON'T SUCK Awards winners banner. Proudly display it on your websites and profiles, proclaiming "I DON'T SUCK!!!" to the world. (Click on the banner for a hi-res png that you can resize to your liking.)

*If you'd like to listen to a thoughtful and comprehensive round up of comics in 2011, check out Comic Book Pitt #82 feat. Nick!

HyperComboCast #25 - Nick's Top 11 of 2011

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on January 2, 2012

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HyperComboCast #25 [ 10:37 ] Play Now | Download

To kick off 2012, I go solo to deliver my Personal Top 11 Fighting Game Moments from 2011!!!

11. Kuma's bear fart hyper combo.

10. Finding someone who'll take my copy of Super Street Fighter IV PC.
09. Giving up on Super Street Fighter IV.
08. The UMvC3 theme songs tournament.
07. Learning how to hook my new laptop up to my TV with an HDMI cord.
06. Learning how to advance one frame at a time in MAME.
05. Return of Hyper Combo Wallpaper.
04. Marvel vs. Capcom 3.
03. Discovery of World Heroes.

02. Posting YouTube videos of my terrible gameplay.
01. CLASSIFIED. Listen to find out!!!

Remember, we wanna hear from you! Leave us feedback via email HyperComboCast@Gmail.com OR call our automated comment line at 412-567-7606 and we'll play your message on the show.

Fresh for 2012 - About, Contact, and Podcast pages

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nick marino

on January 1, 2012

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Over the past few weeks, I've been quietly revamping our About section, expanding it and making everything more comprehensive. While the changes I've made will have little-to-no effect on your regular AudioShocker experience, they might help you if you're searching for an older podcast or other AudioShocker information.

First off, I've given each AudioShocker contributor their own page. So, for example, if you want to find out more about Shawn, you can hit up his about page and find out the AudioShocker shows he's been on, the AudioShocker comics he's drawn, and ways to contact him online.

Speaking of contact, I've reintroduced our Contact page, now with all the info you need to email us, friend us, or call us.

And, finally, I'm proud to debut a the new Podcasts section.

Before, if you wanted to find a past episode, you had to go to the sidebar, click on the show link, and then keep clicking on "Older Posts" until you dug up what you wanted. Time consuming and tedious.

But those days are in the past! Now, you can simply go to the sidebar, locate the series you want, and BAM! All of the episodes are listed out in reverse chronological order. And to make it even easier for you to enjoy our latest podcasts, the most recent episode of any given series will always be playable on its page.

Check 'em out:

Also, as I mentioned on Friday, you can now download all of our Nik Furious produced podcast theme songs.

Coming up this week on our podcasts we'll be featuring a personal look back at my year of gaming on the HyperComboCast #25, the 2011 YOU DON'T SUCK Awards on the AudioShocker Podcast #211, the Ernestcast with Kaylie on A Podcast with Ross and Nick #119, a possible AFI Movies Podcast #19, and the debut of the Super Haters Destruct-O-Cast this Friday. Don't miss an episode :)