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My Comic Shop History

My Comic Shop History

By: Flat Squirrel Productions
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For nearly a decade, host Anthony Desiato explored the culture, business, and fandom of the comics retail industry on this podcast series. In 2015, New York’s Alternate Realities closed after 23 years in operation, a community united to say farewell, and a podcast was born. The series continued with deep dives into collecting, national comics retail, conventions, Westchester County’s lost shops, and more. The show signed off for good in 2023 with a quarterly farewell event entitled “For All Seasons” — but the AR community lasts forever.Copyright 2023 Flat Squirrel Productions Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • For All Seasons Chapter IV — Fall (SERIES FINALE)
    Nov 1 2023

    Host Anthony Desiato reunites with his Alternate Realities brethren Steve Oto, Rich Roney, and Bill Maio one last time in the SERIES FINALE of the My Comic Shop History podcast series. Almost a decade since the closing of The Store, where does the AR community go from here?

    In Act I of the podcast's farewell event, the gang relives their favorite AR stories, ponders their comic shop present & future, and gives some shout-outs. Then, in Act II, they hear from some old friends, compete in a "draft" of legendary AR customers, and share their gratitude before bidding the audience farewell.

    The song heard throughout the episode is "Evil Deaded" by Ralph Puma, which has been featured multiple times on this podcast and the films MY COMIC SHOP DOCUMENTARY & MY COMIC SHOP COUNTRY.

    Thank you to ALL guests, listeners, and supporters over the years. Be sure to follow your host on his other podcast series (including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE), show your local comic shop some love, and above all else: Don't be a flat squirrel.

    My Comic Shop History is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Philtastic Phil Maenza and music by Ralph Puma.

    Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato.

    Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow the show on Instagram (@mycomicshopcountrymovie) and Twitter (@mycomicshopdoc). Watch MY COMIC SHOP COUNTRY on Amazon, Apple TV, or Tubi. Visit FlatSquirrelProductions.com for more film and podcast projects.

    Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

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    3 hrs and 5 mins
  • For All Seasons Chapter III — Summer
    Jul 13 2023

    Host Anthony Desiato reunites with Alternate Realities elder statesman Rich Roney to discuss memories of The Store's dismantling, a small gathARing this past Memorial Day weekend, the state of Rich's comic book reading, a disappointing change of plans regarding an upcoming AR reunion, and—of course—friendship & fun. PLUS! The ongoing saga of Rich Roney vs. Technology reaches its most outrageous turn yet.

    This is penultimate episode of My Comic Shop History. The series finale arrives this Fall.

    My Comic Shop History is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Philtastic Phil Maenza and music by Ralph Puma.

    Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato.

    Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow the show on Instagram (@mycomicshopcountrymovie) and Twitter (@mycomicshopdoc). Watch MY COMIC SHOP COUNTRY on Amazon, Apple TV, or Tubi. Visit FlatSquirrelProductions.com for more film and podcast projects.

    Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • For All Seasons Chapter II — Spring
    May 5 2023

    Host Anthony Desiato reunites with former Alternate Realities owner Steve Oto to discuss a recent comic shop resurrection in the Westchester area, a long-awaited update on a beloved AR figure, and the many changes in Steve's life, including the closing of his Diamond Comics account.

    This is the second of the final four episodes of My Comic Shop History. Chapter III arrives this Summer.

    More music by Ralph Puma: https://linktr.ee/RalphPuma

    My Comic Shop History is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Philtastic Phil Maenza and music by Ralph Puma.

    Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato.

    Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow the show on Instagram (@mycomicshopcountrymovie) and Twitter (@mycomicshopdoc). Watch MY COMIC SHOP COUNTRY on Amazon, Apple TV, or Tubi. Visit FlatSquirrelProductions.com for more film and podcast projects.

    Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
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