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Pull out your bull whip and get ready for action as Brad and Frank take an in-depth look at everyone’s favorite archeologist Indiana Jones and his search for the Lost Ark of the Covenant.


show notes:

www.indianajones.com


Direct download: HHW_069_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_69.mp3
Category: Movies -- posted at: 2:08 AM
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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.





Direct download: HHW_068_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_68.mp3
Category: general -- posted at: 10:32 PM
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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

Direct download: HHW_067_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_67.mp3
Category: New Episode -- posted at: 1:46 PM
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I new she'd come crawling back...




Direct download: HHW_Message.mp3
Category: general -- posted at: 1:21 AM
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More complaining.

But nicer.



Direct download: Amy_the_Girl.mp3
Category: general -- posted at: 7:36 AM
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Your time to shine...

Or whine like a baby.




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Category: general -- posted at: 8:31 AM
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Get over it!

We'll be back next week.

If you're lucky.



Direct download: HHW_on_Vacation_again.mp3
Category: general -- posted at: 9:33 PM
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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

Direct download: HHW_066_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_66.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 4:38 PM
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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#

Direct download: HHW_065_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_65.mp3
Category: Comics -- posted at: 7:49 AM
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Did you know that a lot of movies are released during the summer?  Well, Brad, Frank, and The Voice (Bill McGonnell) do and they take a look at what's coming down the pipeline.  Plus, they break down their favorite blockbusters from summers past.



show notes:

Jeff Goldblum Retriever



Direct download: HHW_064_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_64.mp3
Category: Movies -- posted at: 12:16 AM
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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



Direct download: HHW_063_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_63.mp3
Category: Movies -- posted at: 12:48 AM
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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#
Direct download: HHW_062_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_62.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 3:30 PM
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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

 

Direct download: HHW_061_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_61.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 9:33 AM
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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#


Direct download: HHW_060_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_60.mp3
Category: general -- posted at: 11:07 PM
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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

Direct download: HHW_059_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_59.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 9:50 AM
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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#


Direct download: HHW_058_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_58.mp3
Category: Television -- posted at: 7:15 PM
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Brad and Frank listen to some voicemails, call Kevin, Brad's little brother, and listen in on his shenanigans.  This is a very dramatic episode!  Duuuuuuun-dun-dun-dun-dun!


show notes:
Comic Timing
Grammar Girl
HHW Swag

voicemail number: 641.715.3900 ext. 7750064#
 

Direct download: HHW_057_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_57.mp3
Category: Comics -- posted at: 8:12 AM
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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:

Direct download: HHW_056_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_56.mp3
Category: Comics -- posted at: 8:33 AM
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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!!


Direct download: HHW_055_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_55.mp3
Category: Comics -- posted at: 10:09 PM
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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#


Direct download: HHW_054_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_54.mp3
Category: Movies -- posted at: 10:06 PM
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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#



Direct download: HHW_053_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_53.mp3
Category: Comics -- posted at: 1:51 AM
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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

Direct download: HHW_052_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_52.mp3
Category: Comics -- posted at: 12:45 PM
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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


Direct download: HHW_051_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_51.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 11:03 PM
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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.
Direct download: HHW_050_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_50.mp3
Category: general -- posted at: 10:09 PM
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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

Direct download: HHW_049_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_49.mp3
Category: general -- posted at: 8:02 PM
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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#
Direct download: comments_for_50.mp3
Category: general -- posted at: 10:26 PM
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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:


Direct download: HHW_048_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_48.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 2:18 PM
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This week Brad and Frank examine Star Wars: A New Hope with in-studio guest and super Star Wars fan Todd Hartsell.  They also announce the winner of the highly anticipated Star Wars joke contest.

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

Direct download: HHW_047_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_47.mp3
Category: Movies -- posted at: 11:05 PM
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Marvel's recent release of Amazing Spider-Man #545 caused an uproar in the comic community.  Brad and Frank discuss this book and how it will change the Marvel Universe.

show notes:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u0S3HuCMrg
Joe Q's interview
Wraithmaker's podcast
Dr. Thunder

Direct download: HHW_046_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_46.mp3
Category: Comics -- posted at: 2:33 AM
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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
Direct download: HHW_045_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_45.mp3
Category: Comics -- posted at: 9:53 AM
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Join us for Part Deux of our Ethan Van Sciver interview.  It's even better than the first part!



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

Direct download: HHW_044_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_44.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 4:20 PM
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This week Brad and Frank interview artist Ethan Van Sciver about Green Lantern #25, the final chapter in the Sinestro Corps War storyline.  This is the first part of a ginormous interview, with part 2 to follow in a few days.

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


Direct download: HHW_043_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_43.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 7:42 PM
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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#

Direct download: HHW_042_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_42.mp3
Category: Comics -- posted at: 9:41 PM
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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#

Direct download: HHW_041_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_41.mp3
Category: Movies -- posted at: 8:04 PM
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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

 

Direct download: HHW_040_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_40.mp3
Category: Movies -- posted at: 3:52 PM
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Brad and Frank pitch an idea for a sitcom starring Darkseid and Desaad and talk about the comic and the movie "30 Days of Night." 
www.thecomicforums.com



Direct download: HHW_039_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_39.mp3
Category: Movies -- posted at: 12:53 PM
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This week Brad and Frank announce the winner of HHW's first SUPER EXCITING MARVELOUS listener contest. Also, by popular demand, Brad re-watches the movie Fight Club and breaks its first rule by talking about it.


www.thecomicforums.com

Direct download: HHW_038_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_38.mp3
Category: Movies -- posted at: 9:42 PM
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Welcome to Part 2 of our six-part series on the Star Wars movies.

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#
Direct download: HHW_037_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_37.mp3
Category: Movies -- posted at: 2:34 PM
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Attention all Geeks!  This week, Brad and Frank crack open their Marvel and DC encyclopedias and dive into geeky super hero goodness!



Direct download: HHW_036_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_36.mp3
Category: Comics -- posted at: 10:01 AM
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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#

Direct download: HHW_035_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_35.mp3
Category: general -- posted at: 11:51 AM
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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#.

Direct download: HHW_034_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_34.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:37 AM
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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 

 

Direct download: HHW_033_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_33.mp3
Category: Movies -- posted at: 9:49 PM
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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

Direct download: HHW_vacation.mp3
Category: general -- posted at: 8:26 PM
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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

 

 

Direct download: HHW_032_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_32.mp3
Category: Comics -- posted at: 10:02 PM
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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

 

Direct download: HHW_031_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_31.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 8:48 AM
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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

Direct download: HHW_030_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_30.mp3
Category: Comics -- posted at: 12:30 AM
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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

Direct download: HHW_029_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_29.mp3
Category: Comics -- posted at: 8:42 AM
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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

 

Direct download: HHW_028_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_28.mp3
Category: Television -- posted at: 9:08 AM
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Brad, Frank, and the voice of Half Hour Wasted, Bill McGonnell, talk Trek televison together.

 


 

Direct download: HHW_027_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_27.mp3
Category: Television -- posted at: 11:12 PM
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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

Direct download: HHW_026_-_Half_Hour_Wasted_-_Episode_26.mp3
Category: Comics -- posted at: 10:04 PM
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