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.
February 12, 2018 In which we declare our mission accomplished. MORE INFO
Episode 099 | “Beginning of the End”
November 28, 2017 In which we emerge from self-imposed exile with startling news. MORE INFO
Episode 098 | “History in the Making”
July 19, 2016 In which we accidentally get real life in our comic books. MORE INFO
Episode 097 | “Boston Pre-Party”
June 23, 2016 In which we talk about Marvel books and show a wicked hometown bias. MORE INFO
June 9, 2016 In which Josh becomes a father and decides DC movies are too dark. MORE INFO
May 23, 2016 In which we celebrate the life and work of Darwyn Cooke. MORE INFO
Episode 094 | “The Big Shorty”
March 31, 2016 In which we read stuff from other websites and pass it off as journalism. MORE INFO
Episode 093 | “Blackened With Science”
March 17, 2016 In which we discuss Black Science from Image comics by Remender, Scalera and White. MORE INFO
Episode 092 | “Rated R for Reboot”
March 3, 2016 In which we talk about Deadpool… and some other stuff. MORE INFO
Episode 091 | “Collection Agency”
February 18, 2016 In which we show just how little we know about collecting comics. MORE INFO
Episode 090 | “Fantasy Roleplay”
January 28, 2016 In which we broadcast live from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. MORE INFO
Episode 089 | “The Force Awakens”
January 14, 2016 In which we broadcast live from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. MORE INFO
Episode 088 | “And A Minty New Year”
December 31, 2015 In which we ring in the New year with the conclusion of the 6th Annual-ish Minty Awards. MORE INFO
Episode 087 | “DoubleMinty Twins”
December 17, 2015 In which we continue the 6th Annual-ish Minty Awards. MORE INFO
Episode 086 | “Three Men and a Minty”
December 3, 2015 In which we finally get around to the 2013 Minty Awards. MORE INFO
Episode 085 | “Magically Delicious”
November 19, 2015 In which we acknowledge that there are other people in the comic shop. MORE INFO
Episode 084 | “Comics in a Comic Shop”
November 5, 2015 In which we turn the show over to the other kind of comics. MORE INFO
Episode 083 | “Six Degrees of Howard Chaykin”
October 22, 2015 In which we talk about everything but Howard Chaykin. MORE INFO
Episode 082 | “Reverse Burgling”
October 8, 2015 In which we discuss Fear, loathing and hair-brained schemes to trick our wives. MORE INFO
Episode 081 | “Boiled Eggs and Beef Jerky”
September 24, 2015 In which Robert Kirkman sees the future and John Byrne wins the ’80s. MORE INFO
September 10, 2015 In which we get over one con and prepare for another. MORE INFO
Episode 079 | NEAR MINTerview w/ Marc Guggenheim
August 24, 2015 In which we talk with comics scribe and Arrow show-runner, Marc Guggenheim. MORE INFO
Episode 078 | “Cinematic Reviewniverse”
August 20, 2015 In which we discuss, review and rank ALL the Marvel Movies MORE INFO
Episode 077 | NEAR MINTerview w/ James Sturm
August 6, 2015 In which speak with Cartoonist, Professor, and entrepreneur, James Sturm. MORE INFO
Episode 076 | “Of Heroes and Homewreckers”
July 23, 2015 In which we boldly go where no Near Mint Comic Show has gone before. MORE INFO
Episode 075 | “Comic Book Guys”
July 9, 2015 In which we judge books by their covers like it’s our job. MORE INFO
June 25, 2015 In which we wrap about writers and run from white walkers. MORE INFO
June 11, 2015 In which we welcome back Dan Larson to talk toys… and comics. MORE INFO
May 28, 2015 In which we clear out the cupboards and fill up the longboxes. MORE INFO
Episode 071 | “Reading Rainbow”
May 14, 2015 In which we dole out free comics and bad advice. MORE INFO
Episode 070 | “Vigilante Workout”
May 7, 2015 In which we exact justice on unsuspecting movie trailers. MORE INFO
April 23, 2015 In which we forget about Lucas for long stretches of time. MORE INFO
Episode 068 | “Dadman and Robin”
April 9, 2015 In which we push propaganda on the young and impressionable. MORE INFO
Episode 067 | “No Girls Allowed”
March 26, 2015 In which we alienate 49% of the world’s population. MORE INFO
Episode 066 | “Reboots Are Made For Talkin”
March 12, 2015 In which we do battle with Battleworld. MORE INFO
Episode 065 | “Men Out Of Time”
February 26, 2015 In which we disrupt the space-time continuum… again. MORE INFO
Episode 064 | “Don’t Call It A Comeback”
February 12, 2015 In which we act like nothing happened and go on about our business. MORE INFO
Episode 063 | Comic Book Club: MAY’14
May 31, 2014 In which we discuss our May 2014 Book Club Selection: Guardians of the Galaxy. MORE INFO
Episode 062 | Comic Book Club: MAR’14
March 30, 2014 In which we discuss our March 2014 Book Club Selection: I Kill Giants. MORE INFO
Episode 061 | Comic Book Club: FEB’14
Feb 28, 2014 In which we discuss our February Book Club Selection: Invincible. MORE INFO
Episode 060 | “Comics Constipation”
February 10, 2014 In which we get shit off our chests… er, bookshelves. MORE INFO
Episode 059 | Comic Book Club: JAN’14
January 15, 2014 In which we discuss our January Book Club Selection: East of West. MORE INFO
Episode 058 | Comic Book Club: DEC’13
December 9, 2013 In which we discuss our December Book Club Selection: American Vampire. MORE INFO
Episode 057 | “Too Geek Or Not Too Geek”
October 31, 2013 In which we roll dice and take names. MORE INFO
Episode 056 | “A Day Late and a Dollar Short”
July 22, 2013 In which we break the silence. MORE INFO
Episode 055 | “Make Mine Minty”
March 8, 2013 In which we honor the best of 2012 in the 5th Annual Minty Awards. MORE INFO | SHOP
Episode 054 | NEAR MINTerview with Bill Willingham
January 22, 2013 In which we talk to the creator of the Fables universe. 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 009 | “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
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