Better Than Fiction Episode #272! The Sons of El Topo, Defenders, Upgrade Soul and Joker!

Episode #272! Scott Sackett couldn't be here but Barry Burris and DLNelson have plenty to talk about. This week our main focus is trades and graphic novels. First up we talk Marvel Comics with "Defenders: Indefensible" by Giffen, DeMatteis and Maguire. After that we take another look at "Upgrade Soul" by Ezra Claytan Daniels. Our last book is "The Sons of El Topo vol. 1 Cain" by Jodorowsky and Ladronn. After that Barry talks movies with "Broadcast News" and "Camera Person". To close down this episode we talk a little about the new Joaquin Phoenix "Joker" trailer. Give this episode a listen!

Cover of Defenders Indefensible.

Cover of Upgrade Soul.

Cover of The Sons Of El Topo.

Cover of  vol #2. Due in December. 

Joaquin Phoenix                          Joker

Better Then Fiction Episode #271! Blow-Up, KISS, Forever!

Episode #271! This week we talk rock concerts, TV and movies. First up, DL tells of his recent experience as part of the KISS army. Was it a pleasant experience? Listen for details! After that it's movie time. Barry has been busy watching movies. Listen as he gives us the rundown on "The Ice Storm", "In A Lonely Place", "They Live By Night", "Blow-Up", "Roma" and "Something Wild". To close down this episode Scott talks about the Amazon Prime show "Forever". Check it out!

Better Than Fiction Episode #270! My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Flash Gordon and The King's Mouth!

Episode #270! We are at full strength this week since Scott is back. Listen as we talk books, an art installation and a documentary. First up, Barry has the very nice "Flash Gordon - The Complete Daily Strips". Next, Scott talks about an art installation here in OKC created by one of his favorite bands - "The Flaming Lips". After that DL talks about a possible contender for book of the year: Emil Ferris' "My Favorite Thing Is Monsters". To close down this episode Scott has the documentary "Super Duper Alice Cooper". Check this episode out!

Better Than Fiction Episode #269! Captain Marvel, Documentary Now and Fritz the Cat!

Episode #269! This week Scott Sackett is away. However DLNelson and Barry Burris have plenty of "Cool Stuff" to talk about. To start off we talk R. Crumb's "Fritz the Cat". After that it's documentary talk. First is more talk of "Fyre". Then Barry talks "Out For Blood". Next up DL has ""Won't You Be My Neighbor?". Barry talks TV with "Documentary Now season 3". To close down this episode we talk a little bit about "Captain Marvel". Enjoy!

Captain Marvel? She'll always be Ms. Marvel!! 

Better Than Fiction Episode #268! Shepard Fairey, Harvey Kurtzman and Atari Game Over!

Episode #268! We have more "Cool Stuff" this week from your hosts DLNelson, Scott Sackett and Barry Burris. First up Barry has the terrific art book "Covert to Overt - The Under / Overground Art of Shepard Fairey". Next, DL has two Harvey Kurtzman books to check out. First is "Harvey Kurtzman - Retrospective of a Mad Genius". Then book two is "Goodman Beaver". After that, Scott has the documentary "Atari: Game Over" which focuses on how E.T. played a roll in the fall of Atari. To close down this episode Barry talks about his recent viewings of "Easy Rider", "Charade" and "The Favourite". Check it out!

Shepard Fairey

Harvey Kurtzman

Buried Treasure!

They found their "Holy Grail"!