Welcome to the Near Mint Comic Show Episode archive.
Click on the player to listen to all of our previous shows or right click the episode title to download (mp3). “More Info” will take you to the blog post for that episode, while “Shop” brings you to our Amazon store, where you can purchase any of the books we talked about on that episode and help support the show in the process.
Episode 055 | “Make Mine Minty”
March 8, 2013 In which we rise from the ashes in the wake of human tragedy with peace, love and game shows. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 054 | NEAR MINTerview with Bill Willingham
January 22, 2013 In which we rise from the ashes in the wake of human tragedy with peace, love and game shows. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 053 | “Peace, Love & Whoopie”
December 20, 2012 In which we rise from the ashes in the wake of human tragedy with peace, love and game shows. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 052 | “Pilgrim & Gritty”
November 20, 2012 In which speculate on things like it’s the 90′s and they have a triple-gatefold chromium cover. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 051 | “Stan Lee Cup Champs”
September 20, 2012 In which we actually talk about comic books for an entire episode. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 050 | “Near Mint No More”
August 16, 2012 In which we celebrate 4 years and 50 episodes in blowout fashion. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 049 | NEAR MINTerview with Cullen Bunn
June 5, 2012 In which we talk to the writer of The Sixth Gun, Wolverine, Venom, and more. MORE INFO | SHOP
May 10, 2012 In which we make up for lost time and indroduce a new cast member to the NEAR MINT family. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 047 | NEAR MINTerview with Matt Kindt
February 8, 2012 In which we talk to the creator of Super Spy, 3 Story, and the upcoming Mind MGMT. MORE INFO | SHOP
January 25, 2012 In which we honor the best of 2011 in the 4th Annual Minty Awards. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 045 | “Tis The Season“
December 23, 2011 In which we spread joy to the world of comics and close out the year in spectacular fashion MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 044 | “Mid-Season Finale“
November 30, 2011 In which the Dead don’t march to the beat of just one drum and comic talk flows like bacon-wrapped scallops. MORE INFO | SHOP
October 14, 2011 In which we review more DC books than you ever thought Josh would read. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 042 | “Life, The Universe & Everything“
August 9, 2011 In which we ramble about traveling, mourn fallen brethren and justify our Spidey-love. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 041 | NEAR MINTerview with Nate Simpson
August 9, 2011 In which we talk to Nate Simpson, creator of Nonplayer and winner of the 2011 Russ Manning Award. MORE INFO | SHOP
July 1, 2011 In which we throw down with not-so-amazing spider-editor, Steve Wacker. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 039 | NEAR MINTerview with Frank Quitely
June 17, 2011 In which we talk with the superstar artist of New X-Men, All-Star Superman and more, Frank Quitely. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 038 | “Rocked by Granitecon”
May 27, 2011 In which we once again record ‘live’ from the Granite State Comic Con. Carlton Greene guest stars. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 037 | “Superhero Team-up”
May 14, 2011 In which we record ‘live’ from Free Comic Book Day 2011 Dan Larson and P.J. Huot guest star. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 036 | “Secret Pleasure”
April 25, 2011 In which we give misinformation, make predictions and open a box. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 035 | Comic Book Club: MAR’11
April 4, 2011 In which we discuss our March Book Club Selection: Morning Glories. MORE INFO | SHOP
March 25, 2011 In which we make funny noises and pretend to be in another city. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 033 | Comic Book Club: FEB’11
February 27, 2011 In which we discuss our February Book Club Selection: The Sixth Gun. MORE INFO | SHOP
February 14, 2011 In which we celebrate the best of 2010 in the 3rd annual Minty Awards. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 031 | Comic Book Club: JAN’11
January 16, 2011 In which we welcome a new addition to the Near Mint family of podcasts. MORE INFO | SHOP
December 21, 2010 In which Jen Peirce joins the show along with Greg Giorgio to talk The Walking Dead *SPOILERS*. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 029 | “The Empire State Strikes Back (Part 2)”
November 6, 2010 In which we CONTINUE recapping our adventures at the 2010 New York Comic Con. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 028 | “The Empire State Strikes Back (Part 1)”
October 31, 2010 In which we recap our adventures at the 2010 New York Comic Con. MORE INFO | SHOP
September 30, 2010 In which we eschew comics conversation and talk about the fall TV lineup. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 026 | “Once Bitten, Twice Shamed”
July 26, 2010 In which we learn why Tron is like a stripper, bats are like honey, and Ben’s wife is like a 14-year-old. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 025 | “Ticket To The Dance”
May 28, 2010 In which we record live from the floor of Granitecon 2010. Greg Giorgio guest stars. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 024 | NEAR MINTerview with J.H. Williams III
April 27, 2010 In which we talk with the uber-talented writer/artist of Batwoman, J.H. Williams III. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 023 | “Celebrity Jeopardy”
April 7, 2010 In which Ben’s Dad comes on the show to face off against Josh in Watchmen Jeopardy. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 022 | “Storming the Castle”
March 21, 2010 In which P.J. Huot fills in for Josh and we hang out with the Ghostbusters at Granitecon, Nashua. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 021 | NEAR MINTerview with Sean Murphy
February 12, 2010 In which talk to Joe The Barbarian (and American Vampire) artist, Sean Murphy. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 020 | “Party Like It’s 2009″
January 23, 2010 In which call out the best of 2009 in the 2nd annual Minty Awards. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 019 | “The Great Escape”
December 20, 2009 In which Ben reads a real book and we gather ’round the yule log for some holiday cheer. MORE INFO | SHOP
October 27, 2009 In which we recap Ben’s trip to Baltimore Comic-Con and chat (very) breifly with Matt Fraction. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 017 | “Nobody’s Business”
September 13, 2009 In which Disney buys Marvel and we welcome Jeff Lemire to the program. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 016 | “Crack Economics”
July 31, 2009 In which we talk of San Diego Comic-Con, replacement heroes and convoluted continuity. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 015 | “Taken for Granite”
June 6, 2009 In which we record “live” from Granitecon 2009 with loads of creator interviews. MORE INFO | SHOP
May 23, 2009 In which we meet comic creator and famous podcaster-to-be, Dan Larson! MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 013 | “Free Comic Book Day”
May 5, 2009 In which we record “live” on location for the first time – FCBD at Double Midnight Comics. MORE INFO | SHOP
April 22, 2009 In which egos are bruised, feelings are hurt and we become international celebrities. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 011 | “DeCONpression (Part 2)”
March 17, 2009 In which we continue the recap, discussing booth battles and digital revolutions. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 010 | “DeCONpression (Part 1)”
February 16, 2009 In which we begin recapping our NYCC2009 experience and start a podcasting turf war. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 008 | “NY Comic Con Preview”
February 5, 2009 In which we get giddy about our upcoming trip to the 2009 New York Comic-Con. MORE INFO | SHOP
January 19, 2009 In which P.J. Huot gives a Newbie Book Report and we ring in the new year with the Best of 2008. MORE INFO | SHOP
December 15, 2008 In which we stuff your stockings with holiday cheer and boatloads of comics. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 006 | “Suddenly Cynical”
November 20, 2008 In which Adam Fleishman gives us our first Newbie Book Report. MORE INFO | SHOP
October 15, 2008 In which we talk about just about everything but comics … for the first time. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 004 | “Monthly Momentum”
September 29, 2008 In which we get on a roll … and on a rant. Secret Invasion, New Ways to Die and more. MORE INFO | SHOP
September 9, 2008 In which we attempt to be journalists and have a disagreement over vocabulary. MORE INFO | SHOP
August 22, 2008 In which we discuss and debate the infamous “Kirkman Manifesto”. MORE INFO | SHOP
August 13, 2008 Our debut episode, in which we introduce ourselves and prepare you for what’s to come. MORE INFO | SHOP


