Half Hour Wasted http://halfhourwasted.com A weekly podcast about comics, movies, television and more! en Copyright 2007 halfhourwasted@gmail.com Liberated Syndication - libsyn.com podcasts@libsyn.com (Liberated Syndication) Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:08:00 GMT 180 Welcome to Half Hour Wasted Brad Milyo and Frank A. Rincon talk about comic books, movies, television, and more! Super heroes, DC, Marvel, Comics, Movies, Television, Comic Books, TV, comedy, funny http://libsyn.com/podcasts/halfhourwasted/images/HHWlogosm.jpg Half Hour Wasted http://halfhourwasted.com HHW Presents - Who Reads the Watchmen? - Issue 1 by The Legion of Dudes http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=372119# Half Hour Wasted is proud to present, "Who Reads the Watchmen?" hosted by The Legion of Dudes.  This 12-part series will focus on the landmark series written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons.  Join the Dudes as they take an in-depth look at each issue of the most celebrated graphic novel of all time.





]]> Comics Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:08:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=372119# No HHW 085 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 85 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=371515# Brad and Frank read some e-mails, talk about some comics, and ponder pork chop sandwiches.  Also, the guys discuss an exciting new contest.
show notes:
Pork Chop Sandwiches
Mimimimimi

HHW Constest:  Why are your feet important?  E-mail your answer to:
hhwcontest at gmail dot com


]]> Comics Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:18:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=371515# No HHW 084 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 84 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=369464# Brad and Frank welcome comic creators Wayne Cordova and Harold Jennett to the show to talk about their new comic, "M.I.M.E.S.: Mobile Initiative for Muting Evil Syndicates."  It's a lot of fun and loads of laughs.  Afterwards, Frank says goodbye to his best friend, Flash the Dog.

show notes:

www.mimescomic.com
Order M.I.M.E.S. from Indy Planet

]]> Comics Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:24:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=369464# No HHW 083 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 83 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=367525# What's this??  Brad, Frank and Bill talk about NPR, a band named Sharkfighter, Monty Python, musicals, Nick Fury, The Simpsons, Johnny M, Batman, creamers, Jun Bob Kim, Marvel Comics, Dan DiDio, Rob Liefeld and Cop Rock.  Plus the guys want to know if there are any female listeners.

Show Notes:
Nick Fury Page
Simpson's Page
Hurricane Season by Jon Sukarangsan
Cop Rock (rules)



]]> general Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:08:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=367525# No HHW 082 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 82 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=365396# In this episode, Brad talks about taking his parents to the movies and Frank admits to being poor.  Also, Bill the Voice joins the guys for a rollicking good time.  The guys even call listener Adam Umak and talk about pizza... but not in a good way.

show notes:
Wilhelm Scream compilation
The Charge at Feather River



]]> Comics Mon, 4 Aug 2008 16:34:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=365396# No HHW 081 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 81 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=363946# Brad's flying Solo today!  Look out! 

But... he has a surprise for you! 

show notes:
Episode 81 part 2


]]> Comics Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:33:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=363946# No Gone Fishin' http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=363104# Brad and Frank got a bad case of Salmonella after eating a burrito at Holly Peno's Mexican Fiesta and Lube.  They will be back as soon as things selltle down.

show notes:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmonella



]]> general Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:54:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=363104# No HHW 080 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 80 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=361309# Brad and Frank talk about their DCBS order, play some voice mails, talk about The Dark Knight and Joss Whedon's new project called Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.  Good times... good times. 

Thanks to Johnny M and Big Jim!

show notes:

www.drhorrible.com
www.wondermark.com
www.speakgeekspeak.com/comictiming
www.toooldtogrowup.com



]]> general Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:59:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=361309# No HHW 079 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 79 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=358613# Brad, Frank, and Bill read e-mails, listen to voice mails, and talk about Final Crisis #2 and Secret Invasion #3.  Join them as they sit around a table and chat the day away.




]]> Comics Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:20:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=358613# No HHW 078 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 78 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=356411# Brad, Frank and Bill chat about (AND TOTALLY SPOIL) the movies "The Incredible Hulk" and "Wanted."  Later in the show, Brad goes on a rant and makes a shocking confession that may have ramifications felt around the world... that is, if you are easily shocked.


show notes:
Skeeter Defeater

]]> Movies Mon, 7 Jul 2008 04:11:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=356411# No HHW 077 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 77 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=354358# Hello, what have we here?

Brad and Frank talk to creator, writer, and manager of operations for PKD Media, Shawn Pryor.  Shawn gives us the low-down on his current projects Exo-1 & The Rock Solid Steelbots and Mercury and the Murd.  This is one smooth episode.


Show Notes:
www.pkdmedia.com

]]> Interview Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:10:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=354358# No HHW 076 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 76 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=353128#
Brad, Frank and Bill McGonnell talk about comics, Rush, Aliens, and the Banana Store.  This is one kooky episode.


]]> general Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:37:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=353128# No HHW 075 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 75 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=352070#
Brad and Frank, along with Jeffery Borchert (iacon from the forum) deconstruct Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull over dinner.  Join them for some Tex-Mex and geeky goodness over everyone's favorite adventurer.

 

]]> Movies Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:45:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=352070# No HHW 074 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 74 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=349904# Brad and Frank discuss outdated technology, the summer events from DC and Marvel and Alex Ross.  Bill "The Voice" McGonnell joins them for a fun filled show.  ENJOY!


show notes:

Cue Cat
Alex Ross's Superpowers
Why did Frank gag?

]]> Comics Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:46:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=349904# No HHW 073 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 73 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=347784# Brad and Frank continue their Indiana Jones retrospective with a look at the Last Crusade.  Joining them for the ride is the Voice himself, Bill McGonnell.  It is a super-sized episode full of adventure and laughs.




]]> Movies Mon, 9 Jun 2008 03:19:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=347784# No HHW 072 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 72 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=345338# It's another week and that means another exciting episode... well, maybe not that exciting.  Actually, Brad and Frank couldn't think of anything to talk about so they just play some voice mails and read emails.  Couple of lazy bums!

show notes:

www.pkdmedia.com
audacity.soundforge.net
Buster Keaton
Sweden
Harvey Comics


]]> general Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:43:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=345338# No HHW 071 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 71 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=343381# Join Brad, Frank and comedian Donny Salvo as they search for fortune and glory while revisiting the movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.  It's a super-sized episode full of adventure and laughs.

show notes:

Temple of Doom Soundtrack on Amazon.com
Donny Salvo


]]> Movies Mon, 26 May 2008 21:44:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=343381# No Comic Wednesday http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=342554# "Comic Wednesday" originally aired on episode 112 of Comic Geek Speak a couple years ago.  Every once in a while, it rears its clever head, and we get a few requests for the file.

Enjoy.


www.comicgeekspeak.com
]]> general Fri, 23 May 2008 21:19:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=342554# No HHW 070 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 70 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=341038# Free comic book day was a few weeks ago and Brad and Frank talk about what they picked up.  They also dive into DC Universe Zero a bit.


show notes:

T-Shirt contest

voicemail number:  641.715.3900,  ext. 7750064#


 

]]> Comics Mon, 19 May 2008 18:36:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=341038# No HHW 069 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 69 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=339507# Pull out your bull whip and get ready for action as Brad and Frank take an in-depth look at everyoneâs favorite archeologist Indiana Jones and his search for the Lost Ark of the Covenant.

show notes:

www.indianajones.com


]]> Movies Thu, 15 May 2008 06:08:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=339507# No HHW 068 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 68 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=338332# Brad and Frank return to the studio to play some voice mails and read some emails.  Watch out, because this goopy, doughy, yeasty concoction is full of geeky goodness.




]]> general Mon, 12 May 2008 02:32:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=338332# No HHW 067 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 67 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=336117# Brad and Frank are back from vacation and ready to podcast. On Free Comic Book Day they spent their time at the Cape Day event in Dallas, Texas. They got to meet some comic book writers, artists and several forum members and listeners.

show notes:

www.capeday.com
www.loveandcapes.com
www.mangledstare.com
www.pandemoniumcomics.com
www.greetingsfromwonderland.com
www.boom-studios.com
www.thebucky.net
www.kirkmania.com
www.lareunion.org
www.laststopcomic.com
www.tikicoladas.com
www.kitlively.com

]]> Interview Mon, 5 May 2008 17:46:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=336117# No Listener Feedback, part III: The Search for Frank http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=334718# I new she'd come crawling back...



]]> general Thu, 1 May 2008 05:21:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=334718# No Listener Feedback, part deux. http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=334402# More complaining.

But nicer.


]]> general Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:36:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=334402# No Listener Feedback http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=333983# Your time to shine...

Or whine like a baby.



]]> general Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:31:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=333983# No Half Hour Wasted on vacation again! http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=333411#
Get over it!

We'll be back next week.

If you're lucky.


]]> general Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:33:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=333411# No HHW 066 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 66 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=331115# SWEET CHRISTMAS!  Writer Steve Englehart joins Brad, Frank and the Voice for some insight in looking into the world of Luke Cage, Hero for Hire.  Put on your yellow silk shirt your chain link belts, 'cause this is one FUNKY episode.

show notes:

www.steveenglehart.com
www.dcbservice.com

]]> Interview Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:38:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=331115# No HHW 065 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 65 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=328380# Some episodes of HHW are pure magic and perfection.  This is not one of those episodes.  Still, Brad and Frank have a good time talking about the Dallas Comic Con and other stuff.



voicemail number: 641.715.3900, ext. 7750064#

]]> Comics Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:49:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=328380# No HHW 064 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 64 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=325900#

show notes:

Jeff Goldblum Retriever



]]> Movies Mon, 7 Apr 2008 04:16:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=325900# No HHW 063 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 63 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=323107# It's the final installment in our Star Wars movie review series.  Brad and Frank deconstruct Return of the Jedi with the help of the voice of HHW, Bill McGonnell, and his friend Mike Hillerby.  The guys also announce the next movie series they will review and Frank gets his heart broken.  Sit back, pack a lunch, and enjoy, 'cause this is a SUPER-sized episode!!

show notes:
Alan_Smithee



]]> Movies Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:48:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=323107# No HHW 062 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 62 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=320482# Writer Arie Kaplan chats with Brad and Frank about his new series from IDW, "Speed Racer: Chronicles of the Racer."  Join us as we get into the mind of THE RACER!


show notes:
www.ariekaplan.can

voicemail number:  641.715.3900  ext. 7750064#
]]> Interview Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:30:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=320482# No HHW 061 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 61 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=319512# Part two of our interviews from Staple, the Independent Media Expo in Austin, TX.  It may have been a small show, but it was big on talent.

 

show notes:
www.dialrstudios.com
www.deadsquirrelgirl.com
www.mroblivious.com
www.mangledstare.com
www.supajoe.com
www.wondermark.com
www.prodigalnine.com
Poster Frank wanted
www.staple-austin.org

 

]]> Interview Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:33:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=319512# No HHW 060 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 60 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=318248# Amy the Girl joins Brad and Frank for another quality episode.  We laugh, we talk, and we announce the winner of our Superman voicemail contest.


voicemail number: 641.715.3900  ext. 7750064#


]]> general Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:07:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=318248# No HHW 059 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 59 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=317028# HHW travels to Austin, Texas to visit Staple!  The Independent Media Expo.  Who knew you could have so much fun at a con without a quarter bin in sight?


show notes:

www.staple-austin.org
www.topshelfcomix.com
www.fluffinbrooklyn.com
www.eviltwincomics.com
www.josheiserike.com
www.kitlively.com
www.thebucky.net
www.ghostcircles.com/dxs/saiko.html
www.antiherocomics.com
www.comicbookpage.com

]]> Interview Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:50:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=317028# No HHW 058 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 58 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=315678# Have any of you heard of a show called LOST?  Well, Brad, Frank and special guest Amy the Girl review the 4th season of LOST so far.  It gets heated at times, so kick back and enjoy this SUPERSIZED episode.



show notes:

Lostpedia
voicemail number:  641.715.3900  ext. 7750064#


]]> Television Sun, 9 Mar 2008 23:15:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=315678# No HHW 057 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 57 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=313296#
show notes:
Comic Timing
Grammar Girl
HHW Swag

voicemail number: 641.715.3900 ext. 7750064#
 

]]> Comics Mon, 3 Mar 2008 13:12:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=313296# No HHW 056 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 56 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=311958# Brad and Frank try something new and keep the show under a half hour.  They also talk about books, and read some e-mails.  It's just a good old-fashioned episode!


show notes:

]]> Comics Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:33:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=311958# No HHW 055 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 55 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=310782# Brad and Frank welcome fellow podcaster Wayne Cordova to the show.  We talk about comics and become fascinated with the minutia of Luke Cake.  Sweet Christmas!  This is TRULY a wasted half hour.

show notes:
 
Radio Wayne
Senior Muerte
HHW Swag!!


]]> Comics Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:09:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=310782# No HHW 054 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 54 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=308417# It's Star Wars time and Brad and Frank put "The Empire Strikes Back" under the microscope.  Helping the guys this time around are friends and fans of the series Lawson Coke and Randy Hunt.  Kick back, 'cause this is a SUPERSIZE episode!



show notes:

www.thecomicforums.com

voicemail number:
641.715.3900 ext. 7750064#


]]> Movies Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:06:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=308417# No HHW 053 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 53 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=307218# Part two of our Superman show. Comic Geek Speak's Adam Murdough sticks around to do the heavy lifting and answer all of the tough questions. Plus, we announce a Superman-related contest. Trust us... this is one SUPER show!


show notes:

www.thecomicforums.com
voicemail line:  641.715.3900 ext. 7750064#



]]> Comics Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:51:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=307218# No HHW 052 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 52 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=306174# Brad and Frank take an in depth look at DC's "Man of Steel," Superman!  Comic Geek Speak's Adam Murdough joins in on the fun and answers all of the tough questions about Krypton's last son.


show notes:

www.comicgeekspeak.com
www.thecomicforums.com
www.comicspace.com/haroldjennett

]]> Comics Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:45:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=306174# No HHW 051 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 51 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=303925#  
It's part two of our Dallas Comic Con interviews. We spoke to serveral artists and writers including Terry Moore about his upcoming book "Echo."

show notes:
 
www.airbrushcat.com
www.red5comics.com
www.gaijinstudios.com
www.matthewsturges.com
www.briandenham.com
www.terrymooreart.com

voicemail line:  641.715.3900  ext. 7750064


]]> Interview Tue, 5 Feb 2008 04:03:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=303925# No HHW 050 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 50 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=301048# This week Brad and Frank and Bill The Voice McGonnell, celebrate HHW's 50th episode.  The guys listen to voice mails, read emails and recount the past year.
]]> general Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:09:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=301048# No HHW 049 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 49 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=298623# This week Brad and Frank welcome Bill McGonnell, the voice of HHW, into the studio.  The guys also give artist Jun Bob Kim a call to recount our dinner with comic book legend Bob Layton.


show notes:

www.boblayton.com
www.sorahsuhng.com
www.junbobkim.com

]]> general Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:02:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=298623# No Give us the what for!! http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=297510# We want you to tell us what you think!

We're coming up on episode 50, and we want your comments, voice mails, and e-mails.  Please send us an e-mail, or leave us a voice mail telling us what you think of the show, and we'll share your thoughts on the Big Five-Oh!

Thanks!

halfhourwasted at gmail dot com
641-715-3900 ext. 7750064#
]]> general Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:26:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=297510# No HHW 048 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 48 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=296603# This week Half Hour Wasted goes to the Dallas Comic Con and interviews several writers and artists.  Plus, you can try to count how many times Frank uses the word "awesome."


show notes:


]]> Interview Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:18:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=296603# No HHW 047 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 47 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=294237#
BTW... this week's show is WAY over a half hour.
show notes:
www.myspace.com/sundogstx
www.starwars.com
www.thecomicforums.com
The Manualist
Bill Murray sings Star Wars
"The Making of Star Wars" by J.W. Rinzler

]]> Movies Mon, 7 Jan 2008 04:05:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=294237# No HHW 046 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 46 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=292071#
show notes:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u0S3HuCMrg
Joe Q's interview
Wraithmaker's podcast
Dr. Thunder

]]> Comics Mon, 31 Dec 2007 07:33:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=292071# No HHW 045 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 45 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=290557# Brad and Frank talk comic books, listen to some voicemails, and read some e-mails.  Good geeky goodness wrapped up in a 30 minute block.

show notes:
www.comicbookdb.com
www.calslayton.com
www.comicbookpage.com
www.comicgeekspeak.com
]]> Comics Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:53:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=290557# No HHW 044 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 44 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=289170#

show notes:
ethanvansciver.comicbloc.com
www.junbobkim.com
www.thecomicforums.com

]]> Interview Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:20:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=289170# No HHW 043 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 43 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=287879#
show notes:
ethanvansciver.comicbloc.com
www.thecomicforums.com


]]> Interview Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:42:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=287879# No HHW 042 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 42 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=286029# This week, Brad and Frank bellyache over some equipment issues, talk about why Flash #234 is the single greatest comic issue ever published, review Wizard World Texas, read some letters and play some voicemails.  Enjoy!
show notes:
www.brentschoonover.com
Brad vs. Austin at WW Texas
www.michaelfinger.net
www.freddieart.com

HHW voicemail number:
641.715.3900, extension 7750064#

]]> Comics Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:41:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=286029# No HHW 041 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 41 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=283755# Brad and Frank continue their in-depth examination of the Star Wars films.  This week they look at "Revenge of the Sith" with special guest, forum member Johnny M.

www.thecomicforums.com

HHW voicemail number:
641.715.3900, extension 7750064#

]]> Movies Mon, 3 Dec 2007 01:04:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=283755# No HHW 040 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 40 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=281297# This week Brad and Frank examine the animated series, "Star Wars: The Clone Wars."  We explore this hidden gem and how it plays in the Star Wars saga.  Special guest: forum member Johnny M.

Oh, and we announce another exciting contest!

www.thecomicforums.com

 

]]> Movies Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:52:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=281297# No HHW 039 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 39 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=279688# www.thecomicforums.com



]]> Movies Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:53:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=279688# No HHW 038 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 38 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=277083#
www.thecomicforums.com

]]> Movies Mon, 12 Nov 2007 02:42:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=277083# No HHW 037 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 37 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=274472#
Brad, Frank and Ashli examine the second chapter of the Star Wars saga, Attack of the Clones. It is a super-sized episode so kick back and become one with your inner geek.
show notes:

www.starwars.com
www.thecomicforums.com

HHW voicemail number:
(641) 715-3900, extension 7750064#
]]> Movies Sun, 4 Nov 2007 19:34:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=274472# No HHW 036 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 36 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=272088# Attention all Geeks!  This week, Brad and Frank crack open their Marvel and DC encyclopedias and dive into geeky super hero goodness!


]]> Comics Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:01:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=272088# No HHW 035 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 35 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=269607# This week Brad and Frank announce the very first HHW contest and we read listeners' comments about the Star Wars: Phantom Menace episode.  All in only 35 minutes, too.

show notes:

New HHW voicemail number:
(641) 715-3900, extension 7750064#

]]> general Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:51:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=269607# No HHW 034 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 34 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=266781# This week, Brad and Frank talk to artist Freddie Williams II about his work on "Robin" and his upcoming gig on "The Flash." Plus, Frank challenges Freddie to a Simpson's trivia duel.

show notes:

www.freddieart.com
www.thecomicforums.com

New HHW voicemail number:
(641) 715-3900, extension 7750064#.

]]> Interview Mon, 15 Oct 2007 05:37:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=266781# No HHW 033 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 33 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=264165# Welcome to the first of our six-part series on all of the Star Wars movies.

Brad, Frank and Bill, the voice of HHW, examine the first chapter of the Star Wars saga, The Phantom Menace.

With special guest caller: Ashli

www.starwars.com
www.cornonthekabob.ytmnd.com
www.ragingbullets.com 

 

]]> Movies Mon, 8 Oct 2007 01:49:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=264165# No HHW is on vacation this week. http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=261620# Frank and Brad need a vacation so they are taking this week off. Rest assured they will return next week rested and full of sugar.

Sincerely,
Frank's Mom

]]> general Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:26:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=261620# Clean HHW 032 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 32 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=259486# Wow!  What a weekend!

Brad and Frank talk about their trip to Reading, PA and the Comic Geek Speak Episode 300 event in this jumbo-sized episode!

 


www.comicgeekspeak.com
www.thecomicforums.com

 

 

]]> Comics Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:02:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=259486# No HHW 031 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 31 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=256651# This week Brad and Frank talk to Bryan Deemer, co-host of the Comic Geek Speak podcast and Editor-in Chief of the new Comics Now! magazine.

Also, Frank forgets to pay the computer lady.


www.iwantmycomicsnow.com
www.comicgeekspeak.com
www.thecomicforums.com

 

]]> Interview Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:48:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=256651# No HHW 030 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 30 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=254246# Brad and Frank break down the last Amazing Spider-Man issue in the Back in Black story arc and Frank pines over Supergirl.

show notes:

www.thecomicforums.com

]]> Comics Mon, 10 Sep 2007 04:30:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=254246# No HHW 029 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 29 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=251001# This week we talk about Booster Gold #1 from DC and Brad has some suggestions for movie goers.

 

 

show notes:

www.thecomicforums.com
www.makestickers.com

]]> Comics Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:42:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=251001# No HHW 028 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 28 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=249627# Part 2 of our Star Trek Extravaganza with Bill "Micky G" McGonnell.  We finish up Bill's Top 8 Captains list, and we break a record.

Longest.  Episode.  Ever.

 

show notes:

www.startrek.com
www.thecomicforums.com

 

]]> Television Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:08:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=249627# No HHW 027 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 27 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=247098# Brad, Frank, and the voice of Half Hour Wasted, Bill McGonnell, talk Trek televison together.

 

 

]]> Television Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:12:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=247098# No HHW 026 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 26 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=244591# Brad and Frank geek out and talk about what comic books they are reading and Frank blames it on the dog.


show notes:

www.instocktrades.com

]]> Comics Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:04:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=244591# No HHW 025 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 25 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=242581# Erica Hesse vs. Junbobkim!!!

No-Holds-Barred verbal fisticuffs!!

Fun for all!!

 

show notes:

www.hesse-art.com
www.junbobkim.com

 

]]> Interview Mon, 6 Aug 2007 14:52:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=242581# No HHW 024 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 24 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=240247# D'oh!

Brad and Frank review the Simpsons movie.

Plus listener comments.

 


show notes:

www.simpsonsmovie.com

]]> Movies Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:24:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=240247# No HHW 023 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 23 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=238367# In this episode, Brad, Frank, and Junbobkim talk about a few comic book movies they liked and didn't like.

show notes:

 

www.junbobkim.com

]]> Movies Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:01:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=238367# No HHW 022 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 22 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=235598# Spoiler alert!

Welcome back Potter! Brad and Frank dig deep into the new Harry Potter movie, The Order of the Phoenix. One of them loved it while the other couldn't care less about it, but with the help of special in-studio guest Amy the Girl, they get a better understanding of all things Potter.

 

]]> Movies Mon, 16 Jul 2007 02:24:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=235598# No HHW 021 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 21 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=233479# SPOILER ALERT!

This time we delve into the Green Lantern:  Sinestro Corps Special.

Sinestro's back and badder than ever!  The War begins here!  We spoil this bad boy page by page, creating a new Green Lantern fan in the process.

Special guest:  Junbobkim!

 

show notes:

www.junbobkim.com

]]> Comics Mon, 9 Jul 2007 13:14:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=233479# No HHW 020 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 20 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=231823# Special Guest Junbobkim joins us for a discussion of the Dallas Comic Con!  We tell a few stories, some funny, some sad, and talk about the bargains we found. 

 


show notes:
www.junbobkim.com

 

 

]]> Comics Tue, 3 Jul 2007 16:59:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=231823# No HHW Message Board http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=231622# Hey Guys! 

Half Hour Wasted now has its own message board!

The fine folks at the Comic Geek Speak podcast have graciously allowed us to join their podcast family by giving us a message board on their site.

Surf on over to www.comicgeekspeak.com and click on the forum link. (Or the hero's forearm.  Get it?  Forearm?  Forum?  I knew you'd get it.)  Then scroll down until you see the link for "A Half Hour Wasted."  You can register with the CGS forum for free, come up with your own screen name, and then you can waste your time by posting on our message board.  It's loads of fun! 

See you there!

]]> general Tue, 3 Jul 2007 03:03:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=231622# No HHW 019 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 19 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=230148# SPOILER ALERT!!

WORLD WAR HULK is here, and we discuss page by page.

Hulk smash!  Black Bolt sleep!  Iron Man hurt!

]]> Comics Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:12:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=230148# No HHW 018 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 18 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=228724# SPOILER ALERT!!

This week we welcome some new listeners and comment on the shocking events in Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #13.

 

show notes:
www.elephanteater.com

]]> Comics Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:53:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=228724# No HHW 017 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 17 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=226694# We are back and this week we read some comments, talk about the upcoming Dallas Comic Con and review the new Fantastic Four movie...all while eating lunch.  

 

show notes:

www.heroesmask.com
www.scifiexpo.com
www.mouseguard.net 

 

 

]]> Movies Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:09:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=226694# No HHW 016 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 16 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=222078# We read comments, Brad talks about a wedding, we talk about our favorite places on the interweb - all in a self-indulgent kind of way.

 

show notes:
www.pinkraygun.com
www.youtube.com
www.imdb.com
www.hyperborea.org/flash
www.mcpeepants.com
www.toonopedia.com
www.losteastereggs.blogspot.com
www.pullboxonline.com
www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/bargain.php ]]> general Tue, 5 Jun 2007 01:05:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=222078# No HHW 015 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 15 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=219145# Artist Jun Bob Kim returns...

and we trash Pirates 3.

Part 2 of 2

 

show notes:
www.junbobkim.com

 

]]> Interview Mon, 28 May 2007 04:18:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=219145# No HHW 014 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 14 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=219138# Frank gets Punk'd!  (Kind of...)

Artist Jun Bob Kim spills the beans!  (Kind of...)

Part 1 of 2


show notes:
www.junbobkim.com 


 

]]> Interview Mon, 28 May 2007 04:08:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=219138# No HHW 013 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 13 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=216864# Join us as we talk to Erica Hesse about her new book, "The Key."

Also, we edit out a confusing bit about lawn furniture.

 

show notes:
www.hesse-art.com

 

 

 

]]> Interview Mon, 21 May 2007 02:47:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=216864# No HHW 012 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 12 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=214577# Free Comic Book Day?  Check! 
Mother's Day?  Check! 
Mr. T?  I pity the fool who doesn't check! 
Animal craziness?  Check!

show notes:
Mr. T - Treat Your Mother Right

 

]]> general Mon, 14 May 2007 12:13:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=214577# No HHW 011 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 11 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=212069# Spider-Man 3 is here!  Frank liked it!  Brad loved it!  Listen in and find out what Brad's 12-year-old daughter thought!

Plus:  Anagrams! 

 

]]> Movies Mon, 7 May 2007 14:00:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=212069# No HHW 010 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 10 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=209386# We made it!  Episode 10 is here!  We ate cake! 

We talked about Fox Television!  We talked about comics! 

We ate cake!

show notes:
www.peterdavid.net

 

 

]]> Television Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:00:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=209386# No HHW 009 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 9 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=207256# We are the Aqua Teens!  Make the homies say "Ho!" and the girlies wanna scream!

Brad and Frank talk about "Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters."  (Brad has seen it 5 times as of this episode posting.)  Sweeeet Nectar!

We look at artist Dean Trippe's art.  Like Bruce Timm?  You'll like Dean's stuff.

Also, because we aren't perfect, we correct some mistakes.

show notes:
www.kingcolon.com
www.deantrippe.com

 

 

]]> Movies Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:22:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=207256# No HHW 008 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 8 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=204994# It's part 2 of Star Wars vs. Simpsons trivia!  It was so much fun we had to do it again.  We also talk about The Flash and the first 3 issues of Justice Society of America.  Plus:

Which taco is best?  What sound does a beard make?

Hilarity ensues.  (Kind of.)

 

]]> general Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:47:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=204994# No HHW 007 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 7 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=202502# Frank talks about his trip to the Zone, we pimp some local bands, and then we flex our trivia muscles with Part 1 of Simpsons vs. Star Wars!  Oh, yeah... Brad's brother wrote in again.

 show notes:
www.myspace.com/sundogstx 
www.myspace.com/lovie
www.allaboutcomics.com

 

 

]]> general Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:56:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=202502# No HHW 006 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 6 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=200043# This time we talk about old favorite TV shows that we miss, and we read another e-mail from Brad's brother. 

It's the best episode yet... According to Jim!

 

 

]]> Television Wed, 4 Apr 2007 15:30:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=200043# No HHW 005 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 5 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=198199# Marvel vs. DC!  Yeah, it's an old topic, but one we enjoy.

4 out of 5 doctors recommend a weekly dose of Half Hour Wasted.

Show notes:
http://www.dafixer.com/
http://www.grit.com/

 

 

]]> Comics Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:45:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=198199# No HHW 004 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 4 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=196225# Episode 4!  Unanswered Lost questions!  Blow-Pops!  Comic book ads!  Brad's brother!

show notes:
http://www.myspace.com/pop_art_show

 

 

]]> Television Sun, 25 Mar 2007 19:42:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=196225# No HHW 003 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 3 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=194251# Brad and Frank talk about the Dallas Comic Con Fan Days convention.  Talk of Dazzler, Arnold Palmer and 6-year-olds abounds!  And a special in-studio guest.
Show notes:
http://www.calslayton.com/

 

 

 

]]> Comics Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:29:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=194251# No HHW 002 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode 2 http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=193111# This time we talk about "300" (and Terminator 2??) and the new Spider-Man trailer that proceeded it. Oh, and also, our visit to the Shack.

 

 

]]> Movies Fri, 16 Mar 2007 18:39:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=193111# 00:30:06 No Episode One Redux http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=190622# Hey, everyone.  I've done some audio tweaking on Episode One, and reposted it to the server. 

This time around, Frank should be easier to hear.  Hopefully next time, we'll get the audio issues taken care of.

Brad

 

 

]]> general Fri, 9 Mar 2007 21:07:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=190622# No HHW 001 - Half Hour Wasted - Episode One! http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=190040# Hey!  It's Episode One!  SPOILER ALERT!  Brad and Frank talk about Captain America #25 and the latest big event of the Marvel Universe.  Join in on this, the first of many, Half Hour(s) Wasted!

 

 

]]> Comics Thu, 8 Mar 2007 13:59:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=190040# No A Half Hour Wasted http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=182750# Hi!

This will be the future site of a new podcast called
"A Half Hour Wasted."

Brad and Frank will talk about comics, movies, television and more.

Stay tuned!

]]> general Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:27:00 GMT http://halfhourwasted.com/index.php?post_id=182750# No