GateCrashers
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About
A podcast dedicated to kicking open the door to your next favorite thing. Our mission, our creed, our code is this... to make all things more approachable and accessible to EVERYONE. We want you to find a universe that you'll fall in love with.
Episodes
- Tate Brombal Talks Batgirl, New Titans, and More
Writer Tate Brombal joins the GateCrashers podcast to discuss his recent projects. Topics include his ongoing run on Batgirl, his fresh take on New Titans, and his Slaughterverse books such as Fall of the House of Slaughter and Everything…
- Matthew Rosenberg Talks If Destruction Be Our Lot…
Matthew Rosenberg joins the podcast to discuss his new Image Comics sci-fi book, If Destruction Be Our Lot. The episode also touches upon his previous work, such as We're Taking Everyone Down With Us.
- Matt Fraction Talks Batman
Matt Fraction, writer of Batman, Hawkeye, and Sex Criminals, discusses his experience writing Batman. The interview covers his process and insights into the comic.
- The Gang Talks Star Wars
The GateCrashers crew discusses Star Wars on Star Wars Day, covering potential projects, impressions, and their various written articles on the franchise, including comics, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Penny and the Yeti Interview with Jimmy Gaspero
Jimmy Gaspero is interviewed about his graphic novel
- Talking Headlights, John Denver, and Horror with CJ Leede
I have been the luckiest horror fan in existence because I have had the chance to watch CJ Leede's career start from before her debut Maeve Fly . From those first few pages, I knew I had a new favorite author with a unique voice and POV in…
- Oscars 2026
It's Awards Season, baby! Join GateCrashers regulars Patrick, Jon, and Ethan as they talk about all things Oscars! The guys ramble their way through 98 years of Oscars history (more or less), including some of the great moments in Academy…
- Talking Mannequins, Texas, and Novellas with Stephen Graham Jones
With the recent rerelease of the Bram Stoker Award and the Shirley Jackson Award-winning Night of the Mannequins , I sat down to chat with Stephen Graham Jones once again. I'm not shy about admitting that Stephen is the reason I started re…
- Winter Olympics 2026
You read that title right, GateCrashers does sports again! Come join Patrick, Dan, and newcomer Kate McGowan as they dive into the Olympic Games, just in time for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy! The Olympics…
- Yo Gabba Gabbaland Interview with Scott Schultz & Christian Jacobs
Yo Gabba Gabba has always had a special place in my heart. I watched the series with my sister and fell in love with Brobee, the green monster. The show featured many musicians I loved while still being whimsical and fun. It also introduce…
- Mother of Flies Interview
We are once again joined by the incredibly talented Adams Family. Toby Poser, John Adams, and Zelda Adams joined me to talk about their new film Mother of Flies , which premieres on Shudder on January 23rd. We have previously chatted for H…
- G.I. Joe Catch Up with Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly
After 16 issues, Dan checks back in with Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly to talk about all things G.I. Joe! The series has been going strong at Skybound and Image for some time, so Dan wanted to do a retrospective on the series so far. Al…
- Born to be Wild Interview
In this episode, we spoke with the team behind Apple TV's new show Born to be Wild . Lucy van Beek (Executive Producer, Tealfeather Productions Founder and Creative Director), Alex Williamson (Executive Producer, Offspring Films Co-founder…
- Alan Tudyk and Jeanine Mason Talk WondLa
WondLa 's grand finale to the trilogy is out now on Apple TV! We were lucky enough to sit down with two of the show's leads, Jeanine Mason and Alan Tudyk, to discuss the final season. We chat with both of them about their approach to voice…
- Guenther Steiner Interview
One of my favorite aspects of doing all this is stepping out of my comfort zone. GateCrashers' mission has always been to help people find new things and engage with them without the fear of embarrassment. So I would not be living by my ow…
- Solar Opposites (For Now) Special
The day has finally come. The final season (for now) of Solar Opposites is now on Hulu. When the show started in 2020, I was instantly hooked and have been a Solar ever since. The show is the best Hulu original and will live on. This very…
- Yvette Nicole Brown, Scott Adsit, and Creators Talk Shape Island
On this interview special, Dan chats with Yvette Nicole Brown, Scott Adsit, Mac Barnett, and Jon Klassen about their show Shape Island on Apple TV+! They discuss how they carry the life lessons of childhood TV into their own lives, the imp…
- Spirited Away
It's the final day of Anime August Week and Amanda and Patrick have saved the best for last: today, they're treating you all to Hayao Miyazaki's award-winning, record-breaking 2001 Japanese animated fantasy film, Spirited Away ! Often cons…
- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Amanda and Patrick are back for day 3 of Anime August Week, and this time they're diving into the world of revered director Hayao Miyazaki, starting with his 1984 film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind ! Believe it or not this is the firs…
- Delicious in Dungeon
It's another Anime August episode with Patrick and Amanda! This time, we are discussing the anime Delicious in Dungeon (or as it is known in Japanese and on some corners of the internet Dungeon Meshi ). This episode covers the first season…
- Dandadan
ANIME AUGUST IS BACK BABY! We're kicking off with a bang, featuring demons, aliens, and GILFs. This is the big time now because we are talking Dandadan . Amanda and Pat are the hosts of this year's Anime August! This episode, they are join…
- Ben Folds Talks Music and Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical
Ben Folds has been an influential artist on me for as long as I have had my own musical identity. I have been able to follow his work to see his growth as a musician, changing and evolving over time. There was never a moment when I thought…
- Chip Zdarsky on Captain America & White House Robot Romance
Before Chip Zdarsky, Valerio Schiti and Frank Martin's Captain America shield slashes into stores this Wednesday, I had a chance to converse with Chip about the title, as well as his (and Rachael Stott, Tamra Bonvillain and Ariana Maher's)…
- Cassandra Khaw Interview
With The Library at Hellbore 's release right around the corner (July 22), I got the chance to sit down and have a conversation with Cassandra Khaw about the upcoming book. This conversation was much more than that, though. It was a conver…
- Talking Phenomena With Brian Michael Bendis and André Araújo
With the final volume of Brian Michael Bendis and André Araújo's Phenomena on shelves now, we got the chance to dig into the series with them. Dan spends a lot of time chatting with the team about building this fascinating world from the g…
- Superman Unlimited Interview with Dan Slott
Superman Unlimited written by Dan Slott, with interior art by Rafael Albuquerque, colours by Marcelo Maiolo and letters by Dave Sharpe hits shelves tomorrow from DC Comics. This series is set up to be a brand new jumping-on point for all t…
- News From the Fallout Chat with Chris Condon and Jeffrey Alan Love
News From the Fallout is one of those horror titles that sticks to your heart like tar. It has a lingering fear that seeps deep into you the longer you sit with the book. It's an incredible piece of work from the Writer CHRIS CONDON ( THAT…
- Life on Paws Kickstarter Chat with Sina Grace
This is a very special episode for me personally, as someone who has a very close relationship with every animal in their life. Sina Grace has written a comic working through his own grief and love for his pet, which is currently running o…
- Brian Michael Bendis and Soo Lee Talk Minor Threats
This interview kicks off with absolute chaos and doesn't slow down until the credits roll. Brian Michael "B-Money" Bendis and Soo Lee join Dan to talk about WELCOME TO TWILIGHT Issue #2. This is their first installment in the Minor Threats…
- Absolute DC Interview with Scott Snyder
For a long time, I was worried that I had burned myself out of my love of superhero comics. Nothing was making me excited to just talk about DC Comics, specifically like it did when I was growing up. My brother and I have been talking abou…
- Talkin' The Brood with Heath Corson
We are no strangers to the Minor Threats universe that Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt, and Scott Hepburn created. We've spoken to them a few times about the world, but now we are chatting with the creator of the newest spinoff, The Brood. Heat…
- Onside: Major League Soccer Interview with Paul Martin
We had the chance to chat with Emmy award-winning producer Paul Martin about his latest project, Onside: Major League Soccer, wh ich dives deeper into the world of the US soccer league. It's an incredible series that brings stories from th…
- Vietnam: The War That Changed America Interview
Today, we are speaking with the producers Caroline Marsden and David Glover about their documentary series Vietnam: The War That Changed America . This isn't our typical coverage, but this documentary reminded me that people can do somethi…
- Chattin with Sina Grace and Bradley Clayton
West Hollywood Monster Squad is out NOW! The GLAAD Award-winning dynamic duo writer Sina Grace and artist Bradley Clayton stop by the show to talk about their action-packed queer action horror monster romp. West Hollywood Monster Squad is…
- 5 Christmas Horror Films to Sleigh Your Holiday Season
It's that wonderful time of the year: sweater weather, hot chocolate, and watching killers incorporate Christmas knick-knacks to create festive kills! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Angele ( Belles of Horror ) to chat about these…
- Talking GI Joe with Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly
Skybound Comics Energon Universe has been a beautifully crafted road to a shared universe for original characters, Transformers, and G.I. JOE. The Joe side of the universe has been ramping up with a series of mini series that have lead to…
- IT
In this year's GateSlashers podcast special, hosts Dan and Ethan sit down to talk about IT , the two-part film adaption of Stephen King's iconic horror novel. Released in 2017, IT Chapter One , directed by Andy Muschietti, adapted one half…
- Mary Dauterman and Grace Glowicki T alk Booger
Booger is a recently released body horror film that takes a very different approach to losing control of your life. We had the chance to sit down and chat with the star Grace Glowicki and the writer-director Mary Dauterman to chat about th…
- JH Williams III Talks Dracula, Goth Rock, and More
After recovering from a life-threatening sickness, JH Williams III embarked on an art journey that ended up with the creation of something familiar but almost entirely new, Dracula : A Storybook Portfolio . The book is 50 individual art pi…
- Dan Stevens and Cast Talk Solar Opposites Halloween 2
If it feels like it has only been a few weeks since we had the chance to chat with the cast and crew of Solar Opposites , it's because it has . But this time, they brought along Dan Stevens and Mary Mack for Halloween! This is the first ti…
- Tom King Tags Into a Steel Cage Match Interview
It's been a minute since we were joined by Tom King on the show. If you checked the length of this episode then you know we had a LOT to catch up on. Between the last interview and now, Tom has been pretty busy making comics. Not only has…
- Pornsak Pichetshote Talks The Horizon Experiment
Pornsak Pichetshote is one of the most creative powerhouses in comics who's work never misses. That may be a bold statement to make but Pornsak has backed it with citations galore. From his Eisner and Harvey Award-winning The Good Asian to…
- Solar Opposites Cast and Producers Talk Season 5
I have never been shy about how much I love Solar Opposites. Season 5 is no exception to that rule. It is another installment in the Opposites families' mission to terraform Earth but more importantly to have wacky sci-fi adventures on Ear…
- Vinland Saga
WELCOME BACK THE ANNUAL ANIME AUGUST! This year's theme is Blonde Boy Summer! Listen as today Jake and Ethan take on the viking epic, Vinland Saga! Jake gets to nerd out about the beloved seinen series and Ethan and his homeland of Wales g…
- Matthew Erman Talks Loving, Ohio
I have been following Matthew Erman's comic career for a while and watching it evolve over time. The themes that have been explored in each of his stories have related in one way or another in some ways but they all feel like they were lea…
- Super Smash Bros.
Welcome back to Super Crash Bros! This is a podcast series dedicated to kicking open the door to your next favorite Nintendo series! At last we reach the finale of Super Crash Bros with the ultimate crossover fighting gam franchise, Super…
- Kirby
Welcome back to Super Crash Bros! This is a podcast series dedicated to kicking open the door to your next favorite Nintendo series! In the third episode, Jon and Amanda hop on the Warp Star to talk about everyone's favorite adorable pink…
- Zelda
Welcome back to Super Crash Bros! This is a new season of GateCrashers dedicated to kicking open the door to your next favorite Nintendo series! In the second episode, Jon and RJ venture to the land of Hyrule to discuss one of their favori…
- Mario
Welcome to Super Crash Bros! This season takes a look at our favorite Nintendo franchises before culminating in the ultimate discussion of the ultimate fighting game, Super Smash Bros! In this inaugural episode, Jon and Dan kick off the se…
- Joshua Sway Chats Swayonce
Today is a very special episode! Dan gets the chance to interview another one of his favorite artists in comics, Sway! Joshua Swaby stops by to chat about their new art book that is currently crowd funding on Zoop. Make sure you check out…