My Comic Shop History
by Flat Squirrel ProductionsFor 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.
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Episodes
Episode 2.3: Secret Origins (LIVE from Undiscovered Realm Comic Con)
51m · PublishedHost Anthony Desiato delivers a first in the podcast's history: a special episode recorded live in front of an audience! The panel, including guests Chris D'Lando and Brian O'Dea, explores how first impressions shape a collector's hobby. Recorded on 4.30.16 at Undiscovered Realm Comic Con in White Plains, NY.
Episode 2.2: The Deal of the Art
1h 52m · PublishedHost Anthony Desiato remembers Darwyn Cooke and recruits a trio of collectors--Drew Cheskin, Phil Hussain, and Tom Darby--for a thorough and illuminating conversation on the ins & outs of buying original art.
Episode 2.1: My Kind of Nuts
1h 17m · PublishedHost Anthony Desiato ushers in a new era of My Comic Shop History with the question: What makes a collector? Featuring guests Brian Claudio and Steve Ryan.
Christmas Special
49m · PublishedSix months after the fall of Alternate Realities, host Anthony Desiato reunites "The Team" for a special holiday epilogue to Season 1 of My Comic Shop History. Featuring Sean McInerney, Tom Darby, and Rich Roney.
Episode 12: We AR Alternate Realities
1h 34m · PublishedHost Anthony Desiato welcomes Steve Oto back to the show, along with Alternate Realities legend Bill Maio, to bid "The Store" a bittersweet farewell in the emotional finale of My Comic Shop History.
Episode 11: What the $@#% Is a Podcast?
46m · PublishedHost Anthony Desiato and returning guest Doug Doescher experience the full force of guest Jay Meisel's curmudgeonly charm as they try valiantly to help Jay recollect his comic shop history. PLUS: An illuminating conversation with Michael Kaplan, AKA Metal Head, a former owner of Alternate Realities.
Episode 10: Ultimate Kooky QuARtet
1h 0m · PublishedHost Anthony Desiato takes a break from the Alternate Realities action and dons a pair of homemade Captain America wings for an insightful discussion on comic book adaptations. Featuring My Comic Shop DocumentARy scene-stealer Zach Woliner, returning podcast guest Mike Sangregorio, and Marvel's Chris D'Lando.
Episode 9: Two and a Half Comic Book Men
1h 9m · PublishedHost Anthony Desiato assembles a cross-section of the Alternate Realities community for an assessment of the current exit strategy, a pair of classic tales from AR lore, and a final round of customer nicknames & pet peeves. Featuring Drew Cheskin (former owner), Steve Ryan (employee), and Brian Claudio (customer).
Episode 8: Wednesday Widows
57m · PublishedHost Anthony Desiato enlists the female significant others of the Alternate Realities community to get their take on AR and the hobby generally. Featuring Stephanie Chow, Marie Menna, and Anne Oto.
Episode 7: Comic Shop Business School
1h 22m · PublishedHost Anthony Desiato enlists an all-star panel for a comprehensive discussion about the ins & outs of a running a shop. Featuring Paul Borrero (owner of The Spider's Web), Mike Sangregorio (accountant), & Phil Hussain ("oil baron"). Class is in session!
My Comic Shop History has 116 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 160:00:30. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 19th, 2024 03:11.