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Contest of Challengers

Contest of Challengers

By: CHALLENGERS Comics + Conversation
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 From Challengers Comics + Conversation in Chicago, this is Contest of Challengers, a podcast about the business of running a comics shop. From publishers to distributors to the sales floor itself, each episode deals with the issues of the week and how they affect the way Challengers conducts business, and that includes the actual comic book issues themselves. Hosted by Patrick Brower and W. Dal Bush. Thanks for listening. Keep Reading Comics!2024 Challengers Inc Art Economics Leadership Literary History & Criticism Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • PREMIUM READING EXPERIENCE

    PREMIUM READING EXPERIENCE
    Dec 22 2025

    PREMIUM READING EXPERIENCE
    •ARUNE SINGH returns to CoC almost exactly 5 years after his last appearance!
    •Action figures? Wrestling? COMICS? Yup, we talk about ALL OF THEM!
    •Chasing the Shiny Penny!
    •Strap in, this one is hefty!
    •Bonus holiday song "Unwrapped You" by The Divorce Gun!

    This episode is dedicated to Rob Reiner and all the joy he brought to our lives.
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    Contest of Challengers #760

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol
    "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton
    This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice.
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    Challengers Comics + Conversation
    1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647
    773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • HILARIOUSLY MISGUIDED

    HILARIOUSLY MISGUIDED
    Dec 15 2025

    HILARIOUSLY MISGUIDED
    •Chicago's weather is not helping our Holiday sales…
    •The rise and rise of Absolute Batman.
    •Shopify sales channel issues.
    •Thanks, Patrons!
    •BS email marketing (with examples!!).
    •AI 'upgrades' to Shopify.
    •Our utility bills are skyrocketing.
    •Superman/Spider-Man, March 25, 2026!

    This episode is dedicated to working together.
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    Contest of Challengers #759

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol
    "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
    "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton
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    Challengers Comics + Conversation
    1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647
    773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • IT'S ON THE BAG

    IT'S ON THE BAG
    Dec 1 2025

    IT'S ON THE BAG
    •It's a Thanksgiving miracle!
    •Minor distribution issues, per usual.
    •Our Corpse Tour re-cap.
    •The 2026 Angoulême International Comics Festival is on hold!
    •Would you want a video component to this podcast?
    •Daily (Wednesday) average transaction total.
    •Spending money on branded bags, boxes, and tape.
    •We'll miss you, Linda Pine.
    •Holiday gift suggestions!

    This episode is dedicated to Linda Pine.
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    Contest of Challengers #758

    Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill)
    Intro/Outro: James VanOsdol
    "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol
    "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh
    Dal and Patrick Artwork: Daimon Hampton
    This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice.
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    Challengers Comics + Conversation
    1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647
    773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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