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Season 2

July 17, 2025

A Postcard That Changed Everything: Jim Salicrup’s Four-Decade Comics…

Send us a text What if a postcard could change your life? Welcome to Back to Pop, the podcast that dives deep into the stories behind the stories in comics, pop culture, and the creative industry. Each episode features intimate conversations with the legends, innovators, and unsung heroes who shape…

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July 10, 2025

More Than a Voice: Gregg Berger on Heart, Heroes & Dinobots

Send us a text Before “Me Grimlock!” echoed across Saturday mornings, before Spirit walked calmly through the chaos of G.I. Joe missions, there was a young performer discovering the power of voice. In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Back to Pop, we sit down with voice acting legend Gregg Be…

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June 26, 2025

From Staten Island Screams to Emotional Truth—Inside the Mind of Horr…

Send us a text In this raw and revealing episode, we dive deep with Allison Pittel, breakout star of indie horror hits Stream and Screamboat. From her leap to NYC’s acting grind to the Meisner method that shaped her craft, Allison unpacks the real journey behind the scream queen spotlight. 🎬 SEGMEN…

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June 17, 2025

The Storyteller Behind Jem, Conan, Babylon 5: and More Christy Marx U…

Send us a text In this powerhouse episode of Back to Pop, we sit down with legendary writer Christy Marx—the visionary behind Jem and the Holograms, a creative force on G.I. Joe, Spider-Man, Babylon 5, Conan the Adventurer, and so much more. From pioneering emotional storytelling in Saturday mornin…

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June 9, 2025

Let’s Talk JoeFest: The Story Behind the Ultimate G.I. Joe Convention

Send us a text This week on Back to Pop, we’re diving into the origin story of one of the most beloved fan events in the country: JoeFest. Host Marc Childs sits down with JoeFest founder Ed Schumacher to unpack how a small toy show in an Augusta, Georgia hotel ballroom evolved into a full-scale con…

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June 5, 2025

“Cam Clarke Unmasked: TMNT’s Leonardo, Liquid Snake & the Secret Lega…

Send us a text Dive deep into the legendary voice behind your favorite childhood heroes! 🐢🎮 Join us on Back to Pop as we go behind the microphone with Cam Clarke, the iconic voice actor who brought Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to life and created the chilling presence of Liquid Snake …

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May 21, 2025

“Jim Valentino: From Image Comics Co- Founder to Guardians of the Gal…

Send us a text In this exclusive Back to Pop interview, we sit down with Jim Valentino, co-founder of Image Comics, creator of ShadowHawk, and the visionary who reimagined Guardians of the Galaxy for a new era. From his roots, to helping launch one of the most influential independent publishing mov…

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May 9, 2025

From Goonies to Free Willy: Mark Marshall’s Magical Hollywood Journey

Send us a text Ever wonder who keeps child actors in line on massive movie sets? Or how iconic franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter come to life behind the scenes? This week on Back to Pop, we pull back the curtain with Hollywood legend Mark Marshall – the unsung hero behind some of your favo…

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May 3, 2025

“From Jem to Transformers: Samantha Newark Spills Secrets of a Truly …

Send us a text Hey Pop Culture Time Travelers! Ready to rewind the cassette and plug into the electrifying 80s? This week on Back to Pop, we're joined by a truly, truly, truly outrageous icon whose voice defined a generation:...

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April 28, 2025

The Grell Method: A Comic Book Legend Revealed

Send us a text Dive deep into comic book history with legendary artist and writer Mike Grell in this captivating episode of The Grell Method. Join us for an exclusive interview with the creative force behind iconic works like...

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April 21, 2025

Neil Ross: The Voice of Heroes, Villains, and Vocal Recall

Send us a text Get ready for a trip down memory lane! Legendary voice actor Neil Ross (Shipwreck, Springer, Rambo, Mean Gene Okerlund, and so many more) joins Back to Pop. Hear incredible stories about voicing heroes and vill...

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April 18, 2025

The Toon Behind the Curtain: Gary K. Wolf on Creating Roger Rabbit

Send us a text Step into Toontown with us as Back to Pop welcomes the legendary Gary K. Wolf, the creative mind who brought Roger Rabbit to life and forever changed the way animation meets reality. From his humble beginnings ...

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April 15, 2025

Will Meugniot puts on his e-frame and talks the Legacy of Exo-Squad

Send us a text The 90s took animation in a direction of more adult themes, then there was Exo-Squad—a bold, serialized animated series that tackled war, politics, and identity with the depth of adult sci-fi and the heart of S...

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