Better Than Fiction Episode #81! In the studio with writer Jeff Provine! (p.1)

Better Than Fiction​ episode #81! This week we welcome writer Jeff Provine​ to the studio. Listen as Jeff tells us about his steampunk series "Celestial Voyages" and his web comic "The Academy". Then Jeff tells a few ghost stories from his OU Ghost Tour!  You don't want to miss this spooky episode!

Jeff Provine holding a copy of his book "Campus Ghosts of Norman, Oklahoma"

Celestial Voyages The Moon

Celestial Voyages Mars

Celestial Voyages Venus

The infirmary at OU's Ellison Hall.

All things Jeff Provine can be found here

For information about the University of Oklahoma Ghost Tour click here

Better Than Fiction Episode #80! The Comic Book History of Comics p.1!

Welcome back! On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back with more pop-culture goodness. First up with "What You Should Be Aware Of" DL has the book "Cursed Pirate Girl" by Jeremy Bastian. Then with "Cool Stuff" Scott brings us the TV show "Mr. Robot". Then on to the main topic - "The Comic Book History of Comics" by Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey. Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode #79! Freestyle with DL and Scott!

Welcome back for episode #79! On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back with more pop-culture fun! On his "Cool Stuff" Scott has the book "Freehand Figure Drawing for Illustrators: Mastering the Art of Drawing from Memory" by David H. Ross. With his "What You Should Be Aware Of" DL has Vertigo Comics' Mad Max #s 1 and 2. Also on this episode the guys talk New York City, the movie "The Village" and have some opinions about the new Fantastic Four movie. Give us a listen!

Freehand Figure Drawing for Illustrators

Mad Max Fury Road #1

Mad Max Fury Road #2

The Village

The monster from The Village

Fantastic Four? 

The Concourse in New York City's Penn Station

Better Than Fiction Episode #78! Our Comic Book (Non)Reading Confessions!

Welcome back! So we call ourselves comic book fans? At least one of us does. A real fan should be well read. Right? On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett give you a few notable works that they haven't read. After that confession, they list a few favorites that you should try. Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode #77! Freestyle with Scott and DL!

Welcome back for #77! This week your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett go freestyle. On this off the cuff, non-structured episode the guys dive into many pop-culture topics. This week they discuss: FX TV's The Strain, Marvel Comics' Old Man Logan & Weird World and from the realm of movies Ant-Man and Blackhat. Enjoy!

The Strain season 2 now on FX.

The Slap!

  

The Museum of Forgotten Art Supplies can be found at: http://www.forgottenartsupplies.com/

Better Than Fiction Episode #76! San Diego Comic-Con and the return of The Uncanny Scott Cosby!

It's here! On this all-new jam-packed episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett welcome back friend of the show The Uncanny Scott Cosby! First up, the guys highlight select news from this years San Diego Comic-Con. Next DL relays his experiences from his recent trip to Mile High Comics. Then for "Cool Stuff", comics are the focus with DC's classic "Zero Hour" and Marvel's new "Planet Hulk" and "Thors". To finish up, Scott bring us the book "The Manga Start-Up Guide: Pen & Ink". Enjoy!

Better Than Fiction Episode #75! Comic Book, The Avengers and San Diego Comic-Con talk!

Welcome back! This episode DLNelson and Scott Sackett are back with more pop-culture audio info-tainment. This week they talk San Diego Comic-Con, Disney line jumping and the film "Escape from Tomorrow". On his "Cool Stuff" Scott brings us The Avengers: The Complete Emma Peel Megaset. On "What You Should Be Aware Of" DL has more Old Man Logan and The Valiant 25th Anniversary Special. Check it out!                                     Watch the trailer for Escape From Tomorrow here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ5LyR8lEf4

Better Than Fiction Episode #74! The SoonerCon 24 Wrap-up!

Welcome back! On this episode your hosts DLNelson and Scott Sackett relay their experiences at SoonerCon 24. Con panel discussion includes: Podcasting, Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2.5 and Beyond and Oklahoma Comic Creators In Memoriam. After that, they focus on dealers room and comic book guest needs. Other topics include: The Uncanny Valley, Lovecraft Is Missing and Cyberpunk. Scott finishes the episode with the book "Storming the Reality Studio" by Larry McCaffery as his "Cool Stuff". Enjoy!

Larry Latham's webcomic "Lovecraft is Missing" can be found here:

 http://lovecraftismissing.com/

Info on The Uncanny Valley can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley