Cosmic Lion Radio

We are back this week with our tribute to Bobby Weir! This career spanning reflection shines a light on all the corners of Bobby's illustrious, moving, epichol, and iconic life. From the first That's it For the Other One to Wolf Bros. From The Midnights to The National, we listen to it all.  Also this week, more fan voicemails!! Thanks to Seth Peagler from Heroes Aren't Hard to Find and HeroesCon in Charlotte, NC for his GDMemories. ENJOY!!  Call the voicemail and leave us your Grateful Dead memories. How did you get into the Dead? Whats your first memory of the Dead? Favorite tour story? Give us a call! ‪(818) 253-1738‬ https://bobweir.net/  

The Cosmic Lion Radio / Gratful Dead exploration contines this week as we look into the musical legacy of Phil Lesh, bassist for the Grateful Dead and BEYOND!! The Phil Zone is HUGE and we dive head(stock) first into it. From his college trumpet ensemble, to The Dead, Phil & Friends and all the way up to the Terrapin Family band, we look at Phil's entire lifes work. We also start diving into the voice mails that we recieved for the 'cast. If you want to leave a voicemail for the podcast call (818) 253-1738. It'll pick right up and you can leave a message.  

Welcom to the Grateful Dead season of Cosmic Lion Radio!!! It's the Deads 60th anniversary and Cosmic Lion Productions' 20th anniversary so we are doing whatever the hell I want, and what I want is to talk about the Grateful Dead. This ep we go era by era and cover the Dead from 1965 to 1995. The Prime era. I go into some history, play some killer jams and lay a basic overview of the career of the greatest rock band of all time. Also, if you want to be a part of this season you can call our hotline/voicemail and leave a message with your Dead memories, history or just a wild story. Call (818) 253-1738 and leave a message! I'll start playing them on the cast next episode.  We'll go member by member and next up is Phil!  Hope you enjoy and for a much better Grateful Dead podcast listen to the official Good Ole Grateful Dead Cast here or where ever you get your podcasts: https://www.dead.net/deadcast Tons of great and new books coming every month of 2026 at: http://cosmiclionproductions.com/

Cosmic Lion Radio is back and we have an absolutely amazing guest. Director and Producer of over 400 TV shows (Timecop, Heroes, Moonlighting) and films (Rock 'n' Roll High School, Get Crazy, Heartbeeps), Fillmore East employee, and Deadhead Allan Arkush joins us. We talk about his history as a music lover, seeing all the shows i DREAM about seeing, his friendship with Jerry Garcia, the fusion of music and film and so much more!! It was such an honor to speak with Allan and our time went by WAY too fast. I didn't even get to ask him about working with Andy Kaufman!! WHAT! Maybe we can get a part 2 going soon. This is episode 65 and the Grateful Dead started in 1965 so I am embarking on a ten episode journey into the history of the Grateful Dead as well as my own personal history with the band. So excited and hope you'll join me! For more from Allan check out his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@hwy61rv Also check out his video on Trailers From Hell here: https://www.youtube.com/@trailersfromhell

It's that thing of when you preview another Podcast in the feed of your podcast! Join Eli as he joins the amazing hosts Brad and Wes from 2001 A Space Podyssey in this special read through of the, oft forgotten, 2061: Odyssey Three. This is a subscriber only podcast on their patreon so join up there and enjoy the rest of their 2061 read through and as they go on to 3001 and beyond the infinite. You can also enjoy their podcast for free where ever you get your podcasts. Eli popped in to tlak about Jack Kirbys 2001 comics. You can also go to their official website SpacePodyssey.com for photos, research links, exclusive articles and more!

We are back and this week we have comic LEGENDS Stuart moore and Matt Howarth.  We sit down to discuss our new book Meat, written by Stuart, with art by Matt Howarth and published by Cosmic Lion. The book is based in the not too distant future where communication technology has brought us to the cutting edge but have we gone too far that we can't even recognize ourselves? Are we human or just meat? Matt and Stuart talk about the writing process, music, movies and everything in between! This is Matts first podcast so be sure to tune in!  Stuart Moore  https://www.instagram.com/stuartmoore01/ https://stuartmoorewriter.com/ Matt Howarth http://matthowarth.com/ http://www.bugtownmall.com/  

Cosmic Lion Radio is back with the creative team behind G.H.O.S.T. Agents Outlaw Town and Mind Melt. Writer and creator Rocko Jerome, LEGENDARY ARTIST KEN LANDGRAF, colorist Meesimo and letterer, Eli Schwab. The team chats about the books, Ken's legacy and influence and a TON more stuff. Check it. For more: https://ghostagents.net/ The Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ghostagents/ghost-agents-mindmelt-ghost-agents-outlaw-town Instas: https://www.instagram.com/cosmiclionproductions https://www.instagram.com/landgrafken/ https://www.instagram.com/rockojerome.ghostagents/ https://www.instagram.com/meesimo/  

Cosmic Lion Radio is BACK and we are getting our solo casting legs back on. We dive into what's been going on at CLP headquarters, talk about the new issue of Joe Matt's Peepshow, i show you a cool chat I had with Tim Heidecker about Joe on his show Office Hours about a year ago, I share a recording from the Vintage Synthesizer Museum and I play a ton of new JAMZ!!! We end the show with a tribute to Cartoonist Kayfabe and a song my buddy Turbo9 crafted with the intro drum beat and some samples.  Cover photo by Ryan Dougherty   Dig it!!  For more check out https://cosmiclionproductions.com/

Cosmic Lion Radio returns with a super engaging new episode.  We are joined by featured co-host Manny Gomez and our super special guest, 10 time New York Times best selling author Michael Jan Friedman.  Michael has written over 30 Star Trek novels, the bulk of the DC Star Trek run and the main subject of todays show...the Star Trek X-Men Planet-X crossover book. Manny and I read this recently and were blown away witht the joy it brought us.  Join us for this out of this world conversation.  Manny Gomez - Instagram @_idbuythatforadollar_  and at monkeysfightingrobots.com   Michael Jan Friedman - https://www.michaeljanfriedman.net/ https://twitter.com/friedmanmj ANd be on the lookoiut for his new Kickstarter! 

This is 10 years since the first podcast mix I made. Happy ten year Anniversary to Cosmic Lion Radio!!!   It was at 8:08pm that night in 2011 that made the 8:08 Mix intent for a podcast, I just didn't know how to make a podcast yet. Here is that mix: https://www.mediafire.com/file/yay72ac5n38gswa/808_Mix_by_Cosmic_Lion.zip/file 10 years later and here I am.  Three podcasts and over 200 episode under my belt. Pretty Cool!!  Join me as I look back through the episodes of Cosmic Lion Radio all while spinning some tunes inspired by the history.   Hope you enjoy the tenth anniversary special!!

We are back with a collective of amazing artists. Joyce, Julia and Shirls are multitalented, multimedia artists who create comics, paintings, wearable art, performable art, and are doing it in a new and creative way. We had a great time in this town hall setting picking up where we left off in a WhitCaff online panel about team works in comics, (Link below). Also this week we feature an esteemed panel of comic creators including; Jason Lapidus, Jerome Cabanata, Rick Lopez, David Grom and Ro Higashi! Join us and then check out all the links below to connect with the amazing creators featured here: Eli Schwab: https://cosmiclionproductions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cosmiclion/ Carpos Collective: https://www.carposcollective.com/shop Joyce: https://www.instagram.com/joyceyjodie/ Julia: https://www.instagram.com/ohlordyitsjulia/ Shirls: https://www.instagram.com/shirlsshuning/ Jason Lapidus: https://www.instagram.com/jasonlapidus/ https://www.instagram.com/groupof7comics/ https://groupof7comics.ca/ Jerome C

Cosmic Lion Radio returns with Tony McMillen!! Acclaimed author of Lumen, Augmented Fourth and the new collected Serious Creatures!!  Tony's work combines the behind the scenes world of Hollywood with 80's nostalgia in a way that ignites your senses and excites your youthful loves. Dig it! BACK TONY'S SERIOUS CREATURES KICKSTARTER: http://kck.st/2Zgmfr5 "Serious Creatures is the story of a teenage special fx artist working in Hollywood, riding the new wave of practical effects that carried the movie revolution of the 70s, 80s and 90s." and follow Tony McMillen https://www.tonymcmillen.com/ @TONYMCMILLEN And follow our illustrious panel: Rick Lopez @DoomDazed Jerome Cabanatan @JROAMCAB Chris Anderson @ChrisAndersonComics Special Thanks to Aunt Sue, Uncle Pat and Aunt JoAnn Get your copy of Wizɘrd: The Comix MegaZine at https://cosmiclionproductions.com/ @COSMICLION

We are back with Nick Cagnetti & Jamie Jones who's new crossover comic The Baboon & Pink Lemonade Jamboree is currently setting Kickstarter ablaze! Eli is joined by a panel of amazing comic creators including, Kasey Bouchard, Jerome Cabanatan, Ben Granoff & Rick Lopez. We are also joined by super-collector Ryan Cheshire. Join us for a round table discussion about comics creating, collecting, conceiving and concurring. So much fun! Check out the KickStarter here: http://kck.st/2VSBHI8 For more of Nick Cagnetti: https://radicalrealmcomics.com/ Instagram: @Fudgy1 Nick Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ncags For more of Jamie Jones: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofjamiejones/ instagram: @ArtofJamieJones Twittter: https://twitter.com/artofjamiejones

Join us for a very special Town Hall featuring cartoonist Jim Rugg. "Different is better than better."  Jim is an incredibly talented, versatile and creative creator who is constantly pushing the boundaries and creating new ways of presenting a comic. Jim is the author of Afrodesiac, Street Angel and artists of The Plain Janes. You probably know him from his YouTube show Cartoonist Kayfabe with Ed Piskor. We are also joined by fellow cartoonists and fans, Ben Granoff, David Brouwers, Gregory Giordano, Chris Baker, Chris Pitzer, Jerome Cabanatan, Ryan Cheshire, Jason Lapidus, Craig Ck, Rick Lopez and more! Check out the video of this weeks ep on youtube: https://youtu.be/UKPVt5Go8tI Cartoonist Kayfabe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0v4IGzj2wK-PmjASkK2Rg JimRugg.com  AdHouseBooks.com

It only took three years but we're back!!! I've got some time on my hands so I thought I'd drop in the mix! This week we've got some great jams and some real radioin'. Segments, music, commercials, and more.  I want to really thank you for coming back to Cosmic Lion Radio.  Maybe that subscription has just been sitting there and you're like...when is he gonna do another?  Well, that time is now!!  This week we feature the new song by Manus - Creepin' listen in on spotify or where ever you get your music!  Also don't forget to check out where I've been...Can I Thwipp It?  another awesome comics podcast!  Spotify and Apple Podcasts!       

We are back with Hip Hop/NerdSwag artist Manus! Manus and I first met a long time ago in Burlington VT, so it was awesome to catch up and see where we’ve been. We got to talking about his past, moving, when he started rapping and how all that lead him to the Nectar’s stage and beyond. We’ll hear some old tracks of his from the Burlington days and then some of the new bangers he is working on. Look out for his song “DSGD” now on Spotify. I had a great time with Manus, chilling and talking Hip Hop, comics and all the nerdy delights around his place. So enjoy and shout out to A-Dog for the opening few tracks! 802!! Manus on Spotify Manus SoundCloud  

Jim Mahfood is one of comics most gonzo voices and it’s amazing to have him back on the show almost 4 years to the day after our first chat. His new comic Grrl Scouts: Magic Socks from Image comics will be released May 17th in all Comic Stores, so you gotta check it out. This ep we delve deep into what brought Jim back to his creation after 20+ years and about music and it’s effect on life. We’ll also wax intellectual about out youths, TMNT (obviously) the importance of Brick and Mortar and how cool it would be to chill with the Grrl Scouts in VR. Also, this super heady edition was taped on 4/20 so you know it gets to the deepness right quick. Featuring killer music choices by Mahfood and shout outs to the Beat Bee Sessions and his partner Jane Dope. So come with me into the Bee Hive!!! Links: https://www.jimmahfood.com/ - Main Site http://thebeatbeesessions-blog.tumblr.com/ Beat Bee Sessions Grrl Scouts on Image Comics Site  

Open Mic night out on the town with Nick Wevurski. This week we follow up and coming comedian Nick Wevurski to his 23rd open mic. We’ll find out what goes into his set, what it takes to take that first step and then we’ll go hear his set and chat about it. Pretty fascinating night for me to see what it takes to take your jokes from the house to the stage. With a soundtrack of Burlington Vt Metal bands! .

Cosmic Lion Radio is back and live in the home of Brian Huskey. You might know him from such things as Childrens Hospital, Another Period, Veep, and the upcoming shows People of Earth on TBS and Mr. Neighbors House on Adult Swim. A true honor and the beginning of a new age here on Cosmic Lion Radio. Out and about, on the scene and in your face, face to face and in place. Brian’s hospitality and sheer awesomeness led to an amazing interview and a great time. Check out his new shows and his old band Bicycle Face (album available on iTunes.) Enjoy! Brian's Vimeo  Brian Twitter  

We are back this week with amazing artist, writer, re-imaginer and Executive Producer of the new TMNT cartoon Ciro Nieli!! We had a serendipitous meeting out side of a Claypool Lennon Delirium show that lead to this amazing and informational episode. We got deep into Ciro’s comic roots, his deep seated love of the Turtles and what inspires him and the new path of the Turtles. Also what moved his career and where it will go next. This is also our 50th anniversary!! The 50th episode!!! So cool! Enjoy it y’all!!! GOONGALA!!