• Real Name: john siuntres
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• Joined: Dec 7th, 2006
• Last Visit: May 11th, 2008

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[ Posted by Raging_Bullets on Aug 23rd, 2007 2:05 PM ]...

It was really nice to meet you in Chicago. Hope you had a great con experience.

[ Posted by Spiderguy72 on Jul 13th, 2007 7:36 PM ]...

Your interviews are awesome...keep up the great work!

[ Posted by Blasphemy on Jul 5th, 2007 4:03 PM ]...

I think you should make Ethan Van Sciver a regular on the show John! I think he gives Bendis a run for his money as far as sense of humor. Keep up the great work man!

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[ Posted by wordballoon on Jul 13th, 2007 2:03 AM ]... I love talking to ethan as well, he's a very good guy, and an amazing artist.

[ Posted by wordballoon on Jun 26th, 2007 3:05 AM ]...

thanks man, just like when we talk it's easy.

[ Posted by DKlauba on Jun 8th, 2007 11:45 AM ]...

John,
The new Bradstreet episode is fantastic. I love the insight to Tim's working methods and the way the two of you "chat" about his career. Very casual but thorough in the way you interview, it flows great - never a dull moment. Another golden interview.

[ Posted by laseraw on May 31st, 2007 6:34 AM ]...

hi mr. siuntres!
i heard all the shows so far and i'm just looking forward for more!!

great that you got in depth with rucka's work process, opinions, etc.
love the 3-part format you kind of already had going with bendis. (i guess the loeb 2-part fell kind of close)
i assume it probably is exhausting, particularly for you and the interviewee, but it really covers tons of ground and leaves the listener with very little to ask, for quite a while at least.
hope it becomes a standard of your show and that it extends to more engaging authors.

congrats on your work!
it really stands alone as a more focussed and well informed approach to the interview of comic book related authors.
thank you for your work and keep it coming!
(it seems your regularity is changing since the website-update/newsarama-deal)

[ Posted by leigh_webb on Apr 27th, 2007 2:15 AM ]...

Good Morning Principle Suintres.
nice cameo. unfortunate timing for a school shoot up issue, but nice cameo
enjoyed the Rucka stuff, surprisingly honest.
Congratulations on the Newsarama deal.
just finished the Meltzer interview good stuff.

[ Posted by hank41 on Apr 20th, 2007 8:12 AM ]...

haha, i completely agree
PS: i loved the Jeph Loeb interview

[ Posted by hank41 on Apr 6th, 2007 1:05 AM ]...

i mean mustache. not voice. sorry

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[ Posted by wordballoon on Apr 20th, 2007 12:29 AM ]... saw it in orlando, very porno filmish

[ Posted by hank41 on Apr 5th, 2007 8:50 PM ]...

hey john!
what do you think about Van Sciver's new voice? :)

[ Posted by meleecomics on Apr 4th, 2007 12:22 PM ]...

I love word balloon and really appreciate your interviewing style. I feel like I have a better grasp on who a creator is after your shows rather than just having listened to someone pimp out their latest project for an hour.

Also can I just say Kudos on what you've been doing with Around Comics lately? You help round out that group in a way that's really satisfying to listen to, and good lord are you funny after you've warmed up a bit.

Anywho dittos from Melee Comics, read our stuff when you have a chance, blah blah blah.

-Nathan with Melee Comics

[ Posted by vidsaw on Mar 10th, 2007 6:01 PM ]...

Loving the latest installments of the Bendis Tapes. Is it wrong that I listen to those while I drive my 2 year old to daycare? :)

Thanks for all the hard work!

[ Posted by vidsaw on Feb 16th, 2007 10:14 PM ]...

Thanks for the "befriending" thing. I'm just gonna suck up again for a second ok? I really dig your show, I think your interviews are very well done and informative and entertaining. I am always particularly surprised how much I get out of interviews with creators whose work I am not familiar with. It's often those shows that I enjoy the most.

So keep up the great work!

And do more Cosby impressions. :)

[ Posted by Matt_Anderson on Feb 8th, 2007 8:36 PM ]...

John,

Great coverage of the FX Convention!

Thanks,

Matt Anderson
Co-Creator/Writer WHITE PICKET FENCES

[ Posted by White_Picket_Fences on Feb 2nd, 2007 8:21 AM ]...

Thanks for the add!

[ Posted by kitwalker53 on Jan 12th, 2007 12:21 PM ]...

Mr Siuntres
Thanks for adding me to your list. Love your interviews especially the one with Neal Adams. I've been a long time fan of his and was curious to actually hear him talk. I also enjoy when you join in with Chris, Sal and Tom at Around Comics.

[ Posted by SoKalFanBoy on Jan 10th, 2007 7:42 PM ]...

Thanks for the add John I love wordballoon keep up the good work.

[ Posted by KurtMitchell on Jan 9th, 2007 7:12 PM ]...

John! Your show is one of the most important tools I know of for getting with the "bizness" of the "Bizness". Carry on, man!

[ Posted by Raging_Bullets on Jan 9th, 2007 6:54 AM ]...

I've been listening to your show since Wizard World Chicago. I really enjoy your interview style and the variety of guests. I look forward to each new episode.

[ Posted by TonyFleecs on Jan 6th, 2007 12:09 AM ]...

I don't know where the line is on how many websites I can say "I love Wordballoon" on before it's creepy overkill. Fuckit. I love wordballoon.

[ Posted by bat_blog on Jan 5th, 2007 4:07 PM ]...

THANX FOR THE ADD! If you're a BATMAN FAN then I want to invite you to check out the BAT-BLOG webpage!
There's a ton of Batman-Related articles featuring Vintage Bat-Toys, Batman Wallpapers, Batman Videos, etc..

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE #1 BATMAN FAN SITE!

[ Posted by dunlavey on Jan 4th, 2007 11:24 PM ]...

Hi John! Thanks for adding me as your fake internet friend, and for your EXCELLENT podcast.

[ Posted by Dimestore on Jan 4th, 2007 8:17 AM ]...

Hi there! We’re starting up this year’s Small Press Idol…and wanted to invite you to the grand unveiling of this year’s Guidelines. I apologize for the all-in-one nature of this. At this time, individuals and teams have a little over a month to get things together and be ready to post their Round 1 entries. Round 1 will last till March 25th. It’s a solid window to get a project together and qualified for Round 2 past our judge panel. If you are interested in being a contestant, this is fair warning to get a project going!
If you are a news outlet or resource of any sort, we invite you to help spread the word about Small Press Idol, and get on the official Sponsors and Supporters list on the Idol Main Page. Traditionally, the page has gotten hundreds of thousands of hits a month for the 5 months the contest runs. All we ask in return for the link placement on our prominently placed list, is a link back in some way that is fairly prominent, and that you indeed cover the contest if you are a news site. You can contact us about that right from the guidelines page.
Just want to watch the show? That’s great! Now is time to sign up at the site so you can VOTE in the rounds to come, and post comments about your favorites! We’re expecting hundreds of contestants this year. It should be a lot of fun!

http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/SmallPressIdol
/Idol07/index.html

Hope this message reaches you in the spirit it was intended, you are welcome to ask questions, and otherwise make sure this is for real. This is the fourth year for the SPI. Last year’s contest pages are still online. So that’s what this is about, hope it interests you!

Ian Shires
P.O. Box 214
Madison, OH 44057

[ Posted by tomkaters on Jan 2nd, 2007 5:41 PM ]...

I got my eye on you Siuntres.

[ Posted by panel88 on Jan 1st, 2007 10:03 PM ]...

Thanks for adding us, and all the best for the New Year.

- panel88

[ Posted by flyboj on Jan 1st, 2007 3:12 PM ]...

hey, good work! I like a much the show.

[ Posted by Matt_Anderson on Dec 28th, 2006 5:10 PM ]...

Hey John,

Loved the interview with Steve Bryant!

[ Posted by timdstone on Dec 28th, 2006 1:17 AM ]...

I really enjoy your show, especially when you are interviewing some of the older writers. Denny O'Neil was great. Mark Waid was terrific too! Any chance you'll get to interview Roy Thomas? Keith Giffen would also be great!

[ Posted by khwan on Dec 25th, 2006 10:32 PM ]...

Merry Christmas John!

We meet at last year San Diego Comic Con! Thank you for the free comic book magazine.

Listen to your show every week! Very much enjoyed the Neal Adams show this week!

Keep up great work! And hope to meet you again this year in San Diego.



KHWAN

[ Posted by illustrators_lounge on Dec 23rd, 2006 7:36 PM ]...

Merry X-Mas from all of us at the Lounge, London!

[ Posted by Matt_Anderson on Dec 22nd, 2006 2:46 PM ]...

Hey John,

I loved both new interviews this week. Christos Gage is one of the best writers to hit the business in recent times, and it makes me happy to know the he is in no short supply of work.

Also, great interview with Ben Lichius. The Black Coat is a fantastic book, and I cannot wait for more!

[ Posted by AlRioArt on Dec 22nd, 2006 1:02 PM ]...

Hi John!
Thanks for being an Al Rio fan!
Check out the newest art here!
Terry
http://alrioart.com/

[ Posted by Suffix on Dec 22nd, 2006 12:32 PM ]...

thaks 4 adding me

[ Posted by laseraw on Dec 21st, 2006 8:58 PM ]...

thanks for the add!
you sir have the very best comic book podcast out there!
that's no exgaration at all!! (i listen to tons of them)
congrats & keep it up john

love

laseraw

[ Posted by crank on Dec 21st, 2006 7:37 PM ]...

No John, Mike's a genius ... I'm riding coattails man.

You're not so bad yourself,
crank!

[ Posted by DaleLazarov on Dec 21st, 2006 4:55 PM ]...

My new career goal is to be famous enough to be interviewed on your show. Your Neal Adams interview rocked...

[ Posted by WGlassbrook on Dec 16th, 2006 11:06 PM ]...

John,

Your show is amazing and your interview skills are top-notch! Keep up the good work!

Oh! and the next time you see him, give that Tom Katers a smack in the mouth for the boys over at The Locked in The Attic Podcast! It's 'cause of that sas talk he's so fond of.

-Wayne
www.lockedintheattic.com

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[ Posted by tomkaters on Dec 20th, 2006 4:47 PM ]... I am a Sasshole

[ Posted by jeffedsell on Dec 19th, 2006 11:19 PM ]...

Thanks for adding me. I'm a new listener, but I love the show!

[ Posted by randarrington on Dec 19th, 2006 12:20 AM ]...

Thanks for the add guys.

Thanks for doing such an awesome show!!!!

Cheers

Rand

[ Posted by BrianDenham on Dec 18th, 2006 2:15 AM ]...

I'm a long time fan of your regular radio work, and now, I'm an even bigger fan with your comics podcast.

Keep kicking ass!

[ Posted by tim_oshea on Dec 17th, 2006 2:52 PM ]...

In the fledgling world of podcasting, it's great to have someone with radio experience helming a project. I immensely enjoyed your Matt Fraction interview. Thanks for the add.

[ Posted by yannkrehl on Dec 17th, 2006 1:06 PM ]...

Thanks for the show. And the add.

[ Posted by FnordSerious on Dec 16th, 2006 2:35 PM ]...

Thanks for the awesome podcast, John. It is always "top of the stack" on my iPod. I like how you have a conversation with a creator, rather than a one-sided Q&A session. It gives a much better picture of the interview subject as a person than your standard No-Prize quest type of interview. Keep 'em coming!

[ Posted by ComicBookQueers on Dec 16th, 2006 11:19 AM ]...

hey john!

we'll keep queering up comics as much as we can, and you keep up those damned entertaining interviews! i mean, bendis? really? who knew he was funny??

:o)

peace,
stevieD

[ Posted by G101 on Dec 16th, 2006 10:35 AM ]...

Thanks for the add John, huge fan of the podcasts:D

[ Posted by steinomite on Dec 15th, 2006 7:44 PM ]...

John,

caught the Didio interview. Your best yet. Boy he does talk fast. Well here's to the man who always answers the bat signal. Oh and let me know if that Patrick Stewart show from England is worth it so maybe I can grab it from netflix.

--the original wordballoon groupie. ;)

[ Posted by ComicBookQueers on Dec 15th, 2006 6:30 PM ]...

GREAT podcast, love you guys. Thanks for the add!

Eric of CBQ

[ Posted by TomWaltz on Dec 14th, 2006 6:23 PM ]...

John,

Thanks for the add and for the very kind comments about CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE. I hope to have some new and exciting stuff to talk with you about very soon.

Still loving your show!

Tom Waltz

[ Posted by matthewryanbrown on Dec 14th, 2006 6:13 PM ]...

Love your show!

[ Posted by wonderealm on Dec 14th, 2006 10:18 AM ]...

I love the show - I listen to it all the time! (In fact I have some catching up to do today - and some inking - so that works out well!) I think the best aspect of the show is how you delve a little into the history, the techniques, and the inspiration/influences etc. of the interviewee, rather than only talking about the project du jour. Thanks for linking up with my comicspace and I'll talk to you later!

blue skies,
Shawn