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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Better Than Fiction Episode #55! In the cave with "The Uncanny" Scott Cosby!

Episode #55! Join us this week for a fun discussion with our special guest, writer/artist "The Uncanny" Scott Cosby. Listen as your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett talk to Scott about his extensive writing background, art projects/technique, con schedule and his way of giving back. Enjoy!

Scott's writing can be found here:theokcedge.com
Scott's artwork can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Uncanny-Scott-Cosby/475635795803968

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Better Than Fiction Episode #54! In the studio with artist Ellis Goodson!

Welcome back! On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett are once again joined by Ellis Goodson. What has he been up to? Find out here. Also "Cool Stuff" featuring a Helvetica documentary, the Paul Pope graphic novel "The Rise Of Aurora West" and the novel "Empire of the Sun". We also have some Game of Thrones, Bedman, Fletcher Hanks and Japan talk. Enjoy!


Ellis Goodson's work can be found herehttp://ellisgoodson.daportfolio.com/

Monday, February 9, 2015

Better Than Fiction Episode #53! Our Top Five Favorite Collections!

Welcome back! On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett give you the run-down on their favorite trades, graphic novels and collected editions. What are their top fives? Are they some of your favorites? Find out here!



 DL's #5 The Marquis Danse Macabre.

#4 Pyongyang.

#3 Sin City.

#2 Maus.

#1 Ed The Happy Clown.

Scott's #5 Fantastic Four (vol.1).

#4 Uncanny X-Men The Dark Phoenix Saga.
#3 Watchmen.

#2 The Dark Knight Returns.

#1 Ghost In The Shell

Better Than Fiction Episode #52! Our Top 5 Single Issues!

Welcome back! It's our 1st year anniversary. We thought we would do something different. So on this episode DLNelson and Scott Sackett give you their top five single issues. Listen as we count down the comic book singles that mean the most to us. Enjoy!





 DL's #5: Fantastic Four #24.
#4: Justice League #110.
#3: X-Men #137.
#2: Marvel 2-in-1 Annual #7.
#1: Avengers Annual #10.
Scott's #5: Fantastic Four #1.
#4: X-Men #123.
#3: Fantastic Four #232.
#2: New Gods #7.
#1: Hard Boiled #2.

Better Than Fiction Episode #51! Gotham Talk and The Humble Bundle!

Welcome back to another all-new episode. This week DLNelson and Scott Sackett remember our friend Derreck Wayne Jackson. We also talk about the terrorist attack on the French magazine "Charlie Hebdo". Then we shift gears into entertainment talk with the TV show "Gotham" and the new Humble Bundle offer. Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode #50! Cactus Jacks and The Marvel vs DC Cinematic Universes!

Welcome back! On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett talk some arcade games. After their recent trips to the arcade, the guys tell stories of Cactus Jack's. Then it's time for our featured discussion. Marvel Comics & DC Comics. We look at the current and future of these cinematic universes. Also on this episode: DL explains his aversion to raccoons. Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode 49! Best Of 2014 (p.2)

Welcome back to the second half of the Best Of 2014. On this episode DLNelson and Scott Sackett continue their top ten countdown. Now it's top five time. What made the list? What is number one? Find out here. Enjoy!


DL's top five:

 #5: The Metabarons (collected edition)    
http://www.humanoids.com/

#4: Captain America The Winter Soldier (movie)
http://www.amazon.com/Captain-America-Winter-Soldier-Blu-ray/dp/B0090SI3GQ

#3: Star Trek Cast
http://scifiactorappearances.blogspot.com/

#2: Spider-Man Essentials (collected edition)
http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Amazing-Spider-Man-Marvel-Essentials/dp/0785121927

#1: San Diego Comic-Con
https://www.facebook.com/comiccon


Scott's top five:

#5: Hard Boiled (collected edition)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_Boiled_%28comics%29

#4: Planet Of The Vampires (movie)
http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Vampires-Blu-ray-Barry-Sullivan/dp/B00MBVLDIY

#3: Jiro Dreams Of Sushi (movie)
http://www.amazon.com/Jiro-Dreams-Sushi-Ono/dp/B008ODZEQ0

#2: ListenToAMovie.Com (website)
http://www.listentoamovie.com/

#1: "Out" by Natsuo Kirino (book)
http://www.amazon.com/Out-A-Novel-Natsuo-Kirino/dp/1400078377