Back To Pop
Back to Pop Podcast: Your All-Access Pass to Pop Culture Icons
Dive headfirst into the vibrant world of pop culture with the “Back to Pop Podcast,” where we celebrate the legends and lore of the entertainment universe. From the visionaries behind the scenes to the iconic faces in front of the camera, we bring you exclusive, heart-to-heart conversations with the diverse talents that have shaped our cultural landscape.
“Back to Pop” is not just a podcast; it’s a vibrant dialogue with the movers and shakers of music, movies, TV, and comics. Each episode is a unique journey, offering you a front-row seat to the untold stories, creative inspirations, and behind-the-scenes insights from your favorite pop culture personalities.
“Back to Pop” is where nostalgia meets novelty, where we reminisce about classic moments while exploring the latest trends that are defining the future of entertainment. It’s your chance to hear from the legends you admire and the rising stars you’re curious about, all in one place.
So, if you’re looking to get your pulse on pop culture’s past, present, and future, tune into “Back to Pop Podcast.” Be part of a community that thrives on the excitement, creativity, and passion that pop culture brings into our lives. Join us, and let’s celebrate the stories that connect us all.
Episodes
64 episodes
From Two Dimes to TerrifiCon: Mitch Hallock’s Comic Book Journey
What happens when a lifelong comic book fan decides to build the convention he always wanted to attend? You get TerrifiCon – Connecticut’s largest comic book convention and a love letter to creators and fans alike.In this episode, we...
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Episode 64
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1:27:35
Ron Fazio: From the NFL to The Toxic Avenger to Saving Lives in Surgery
The most unbelievable three-act story in pop culture.Ron Fazio suited up for the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. Then he became the man inside the costume in The Toxic Avenger Part II and Part III. Today, he saves lives as a cardiot...
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Episode 63
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1:01:59
Patrick Piazzalunga: Drawing Gunpowder, Grindhouse, and Italian Gothic
Join us for an in-depth conversation with talented comics artist Patrick Piazzalunga as he shares his journey from Bergamo, Italy to the international comics scene.Patrick opens up about his early days studying at the Scuola Internaz...
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Episode 62
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33:25
Keith Williams: The Line Between Art and Story
Every line in a comic tells a story. Some shout. Others whisper.Today on Back to Pop, we’re sitting down with Keith Williams — an inker who’s defined the look of Superman, The Phantom, and so many heroes we grew up with. This isn’t just...
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Episode 61
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1:06:34
Ink with Breath in It: Afua Richardson on Myth, Memory & the Feminine Creative
What happens when a classically trained flutist who beatboxed with Parliament-Funkadelic picks up a pen and starts drawing worlds? You get Afua Richardson — musician, illustrator, mythmaker, and cultural architect whose work refuses to stay ins...
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Episode 60
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1:20:28
The Queen of Martial Arts: Cynthia Rothrock’s Journey from PA to Hong Kong Legend
She was a five-time World Karate Champion before the world even knew her name. Then Hong Kong discovered her, and Hollywood spent the next three decades trying to keep up.From the high-octane streets of 1980s Hong Kong in Yes, ...
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Episode 59
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1:06:51
A Christmas Special in Gotham: Mask of the Phantasm (The Story Behind the Shadows)
In December of 1993, a small team of artists was handed an impossible assignment: take a direct-to-video project, pivot to a theatrical film, and deliver it in just eight months.It should’ve been a disaster.Instead, it became the ...
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Episode 58
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1:10:55
The Man Behind the Myth: Jason Paige (Pokémon, Michael Jackson, & The Art of the Jingle)
You’ve heard this voice a hundred times… but chances are, you’ve never heard him.Jason Paige is the voice of the original Pokémon anthem—a song that defined a global generation. But that’s just the cover. Peel it back, and you ...
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Episode 57
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53:17
Forging Savage Crucible: Rob Post on Building the Next Great Toy Universe
Dive sword-first into the world of Savage Crucible, the indie toy line that is redefining collectible fantasy art!Join us as we welcome the visionary creator and founder of Harvinger Studios, William Post, for an exclusive, dee...
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Episode 56
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1:07:58
A Love Letter To Saturday Morning
The Architect of Childhood - Margaret Loesch on Saturday Mornings , X-Men, Power Rangers, and the Fox Kids RevolutionMargaret Loesch didn’t just give us shows. She gave us identity.Before the MCU, befo...
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Episode 55
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1:18:07
"Peppermint Patty & Annie: The Voice and Journey of Patricia Patts"
HAPPY THANKSGIVING Relive your childhood with the voice that defined a generation!In this unforgettable episode, host Marc Childs steps Back to Pop with the multi-talented Patricia Patts, the original voi...
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Episode 54
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1:49:18
Tom DeFalco: Marvel Editor-in-Chief, Spider-Girl & the Art of Comics Storytelling
Join us for an extraordinary conversation with comic book legend Tom DeFalco, former Marvel Editor-in-Chief and co-creator of Spider-Girl.In this 60-minute deep dive, Tom takes us through his remarkable journey from clipping newspape...
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Episode 53
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46:30
Between Shadows and Legends W/ François Chau
**He voiced your childhood hero. He survived a war. Now he’s breaking barriers in Hollywood.**From the jungles of Cambodia to becoming one of the most versatile actors in modern entertainment, François Chau’s journey will leave you spee...
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Episode 52
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1:12:18
The Loren Lester Story
Holy career arc, Batman! This week on Back to Pop, we’re joined by the legendary Loren Lester—the voice behind Robin and Nightwing in the iconic Batman: The Animated Series. And more! What You’ll Hear:🎭 The Broadway Debut – ...
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Episode 51
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56:10
Southern Scares, Cujo, and the Light Beyond E.T. — A Conversation with Dee Wallace
She’s the mother who protected Elliott in E.T., the woman who fought a rabid Saint Bernard in Cujo, and the primal force behind The Howling. For over four decades, Dee Wallace has moved seamlessly between heartwarming classics and the darkest c...
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Episode 50
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48:37
“Joe Pruett: From Flaming Carrot to Ninth Circle - A Life in Independent Comics”
This week on Back to Pop, Marc Childs sits down with Joe Pruett — Eisner Award–winning writer, editor, and publisher whose career has shaped the independent comics landscape for over three decades.
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Episode 49
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1:31:13
Mike Vosburg: From Underground Comics to Emmy Gold
# Mike Vosburg: From Underground Comics to Emmy GoldWhat happens when a 15-year-old comic fanboy launches his own fanzine and never stops creating? You get Mike Vosburg—a legendary artist whose pen has shaped everything from underground...
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Episode 48
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1:08:48
Kelley Jones: Shadows, Vampires & the Art of Fear
What happens when the Dark Knight meets Gothic horror? You get Kelley Jones — the artist who turned Batman into a living nightmare and made the shadows themselves come alive.From Micronauts to Red Rain, Kelley’s journey throug...
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Episode 47
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47:59
’80s Icon Catherine Mary Stewart on Cult Classics and Lasting Legacy
From disco-fueled sci-fi musicals to zombie-fighting cult classics and outrageous dark comedies—Catherine Mary Stewart has done it all. In this episode of Back to Pop, we sit down with the actress who became an ’80s icon through some of the mos...
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Episode 46
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1:21:06
Talking Bats with Director Kevin Altieri
Step inside Gotham’s shadows with legendary animation director Kevin Altieri, the creative force behind some of Batman: The Animated Series’ most unforgettable episodes. In this deep-dive conversation, Kevin reveals the directing choices,...
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Episode 45
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1:08:44
🎸 Stan Bush: Has The Touch and the strings to motivate
This week, we sit down with Stan Bush, the Grammy-winning rocker whose anthems fueled everything from Transformers: The Movie to Bloodsport, Kickboxer, and beyond. With classics like The Touch, Dare, Fight to Survive, and Never Surrender, Bush’...
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Episode 44
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54:16
From Fan to Legend: The Story of Gerry Conway
Before he was shaping the Marvel Universe, Gerry Conway was a teenager from Brooklyn with a letter printed in Fantastic Four #50. Just three years later, he was a published writer at DC Comics. By 19, he was scripting The Amazing Spider-Man—and...
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Episode 43
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57:38
“Adrian Hough: Acting, Advocacy & the Heart of a Voice”
Welcome to Back to Pop! I’m your host, Marc Childs — and today’s guest is an actor whose voice has crossed worlds of animation, live action, and video games.You know him as Nightcrawler in X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ...
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Episode 42
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52:19
“The Fan Who Became the Writer: John Jackson Miller’s Journey”
Episode Description:What happens when a comics fan becomes one of the most trusted voices in Star Wars storytelling—and then takes on Tim Burton’s Batman? This week, we’re joined by John Jackson Miller, the acclaimed author behind St...
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Episode 41
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1:01:11
The Love Goddess Lives On: Taylor Blackwell on Resurrecting Judy Tenuta
What happens when you mix a Grammy-nominated accordion goddess, a fearless feminist firebrand, and the wildest stage presence to hit HBO in the ’80s? You get comedy legend Judy Tenuta — and today, we’re exploring her incredible legacy with film...
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Episode 40
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