Swamp Things Podcast

Swamp Things Podcast retraces Alan Moore's Swamp Thing run issue by issue.

Bonus Episode - Interview with Stephen R. Bissette 06/25/2025

Bonus Episode - Interview with Stephen R. Bissette It was my great pleasure to welcome Stephen R. Bissette to the podcast for a wide ranging interview covering most of his career. Despite some subpar audio on my end. I hope all our listeners enjoy this. Podcast Artwork by Nat Almirall Podcast Theme Music by Jim Laczkowski Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/37154530

S2E13 "The Leviathan Conspiracy" 04/22/2024

S2E13 "The Leviathan Conspiracy" "If there is truly a heaven, sweet Linda... I pray to God you're happy there... And there must be a heaven... because I know there is a hell... I'm living in that hell right now...!" We reach the end of the second season with "The Leviathan Conspiracy" wrapping up Len Wein's orignal run. Nestor Redondo supplies the art as Len Wein has revelations and twists to bring a conclusion to the storylines started in Issue #1. Erik Hanson from the podcast returns to help discuss this important issue of one of the best comics of the 1970s. Reader: Robert Reineke Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Logo: Nat Almirall of Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/30914648

S2E12 "The Eternity Man" 03/17/2024

S2E12 "The Eternity Man" "Home..? Who'd have ever thought that one day... I would call this dismal bog home..." Len Wein and Nestor Redondo explore the cursed, never ending life of Milo Mobius in this time travel adventure. It's a definite change of pace for Swamp Thing as we near the end of Len Wein's run. Reader: Nat Almirall of Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Logo: Nat Almirall of Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/30405598

S2E11 "The Conqueror Worms" 02/14/2024

S2E11 "The Conqueror Worms" "How long he has stood here, gazing sadly at the ruptured ruins of the mouldering barn that was once his private laboratory, he cannot remember-- nor would it truly matter if he did--" It's a changing of the guard as Nestor Redondo steps in to art duties after Bernie Wrightson had left. Returning guest Erik Hanson steps in as we assess Redondo's art. And the story of alien worms and would be saviors that Len Wein conjures up. Reader: Robert Reineke Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Logo: Nat Almirall of Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/29893383

S2E10 "The Man Who Would Not Die" 11/23/2023

S2E10 "The Man Who Would Not Die" "For the screamng is loud and long and frightening --- and laced wth maniacal laughter that sends snakes skittering into the underbrush --- night-birds sailing off into an angry sky --- and, at last, the screaming stops!" The end of the Bernie Wrightson run is reached with Issue #10 of Swamp Thing. Paul Hermann of comes on to discuss this wrapup featuring a battle of monsters and the ghosts of slavery. Reader: Nat Almirall of Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Logo: Nat Almirall of Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/28774313

S2E09 "The Stalker from Beyond" 07/04/2023

S2E09 "The Stalker from Beyond" "Don't play so high an' mighty with me, Cable. I'll bet there's something in your life you've felt exactly the same way about." This month, Ryan Lower from comes on the podcast to discuss "The Stalker from Beyond" by Len Wein, Bernie Wrightson, and Michael Wm. Kaluta. There's a lot to unpack in a still timely rumination on xenophobia and a divided America. Reader: Robert Reineke Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Logo: Nat Almirall of Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/27361041

S2E08 "The Lurker in Tunnel 13" 05/29/2023

S2E08 "The Lurker in Tunnel 13" "There wasn't any natural way to restore the mines... so my pappy... he started checking into unnatural ways... the occult... and the supernatural... Then one night... I guesss he thought he was ready... He gathered up all the mystic books as such he'd been collecting... and carried them into the mine... And that was the last anyone ever saw of my pappy... Oh, there was the scream that night of course..." With issue #8 of Swamp Thing, Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson turn their sites on Lovecraftian horror after Swamp Thing has wrapped up his initial origin loose threads. Erik Hanson comes on as a guest to discuss the issue and our relationship with Lovecraft. Reader: Erik Hanson of Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Logo: Nat Almirall of Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/26977326

S2E07 "The Night of the Bat" 04/22/2023

S2E07 "The Night of the Bat" "This man...will just keep coming...until one of us...is dead...!" In a very special episode, legendary comics artist Kelley Jones comes on the podcast to discuss Swamp Thing #7 "The Night of the Bat" by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson where Swamp Thing journeys to Gotham and encounters Batman. It's a break from the usual format, perhaps becoming more "The Comics That Made Us", but we have a wide ranging conversation about the issue, 70s comics, Bernie Wrightson, working with Len Wein, and many other topics. I hope you have as much fun listening as we had recording it. Reader: Justin Kowalski Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Logo: Nat Almirall of Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/26555418

S2E06 "A Clockwork Horror" 03/17/2023

S2E06 "A Clockwork Horror" "'They are incapable of raising their hands against their neighbors.' Those were the little clockmaker's words. But their meaning is soon drowned out by the furious chatter of machine gun fire that echoes across the square." In this episode, Rob Veatch comes on to discuss Wein and Wrightson's "A Clockwork Horror" where Swamp Thing stumbles across of village of mechanical men and their dedicated to peace creator. Just in time for the Conclave to swoop in and destroy everything and see a real horror unleashed. Reader: Rob Veatch Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Logo: Nat Almirall of Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/26253837

S2E05 "The Last of the Ravenwind Witches" 02/14/2023

S2E05 "The Last of the Ravenwind Witches" "You looked after me... when I needed help... Now it's my turn to look after you!" Samantha Kacho returns to the podcast to discuss issue #5 of the original Swamp Thing run entitled "The Last of the Ravenwind Witches!" Witchcraft, prejudice, Puritans, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and a host of other thoughts are discussed. Reader: Samantha Kacho Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Logo: Nat Almirall of Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/25899357

S2E04 "Monster on the Moors" 01/01/2023

S2E04 "Monster on the Moors" "Somhow, the fear-filled scream that drifts in from the bog is not totally unexpectedby those in the ancient manor -- but all heads turn at the sound just the same..." Jeremy Lloyd of is a guest this month as we discuss Issue #4 "Monster on the Moors", Bernie Wrightson, werewolves, Stephen King, and CYCLE OF THE WEREWOLF. Reader: Andy DiGenova of Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Logo: Nat Almirall of Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/25472067

S2E03 "The Patchwork Man" 12/25/2022

S2E03 "The Patchwork Man" "There wasn't much left of you, you realize -- I had to improvise my repairs from the materials at hand! Here -- I'll show you!" With issue #3 of Swamp Thing, Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson tell the story of The Patchwork Man and introduce Abigail Arcane to the saga. Guest Andy DiGenova of comes on to discuss this historic issue. Reader: Robert Reineke Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Logo: Nat Almirall of Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/25427508

S2E02 "The Man Who Wanted Forever" 11/24/2022

S2E02 "The Man Who Wanted Forever" "Forgive my manner of summoning you, my friend, but I could not chance your refusing my invitation! You see, I have a proposition to make you. A most unusual proposition, indeed!" With issue #2 of Swamp Thing, Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson introduce Anton Arcane and embue the book with an expressionistic look that would mark it until today. Guest Erik Hanson comes on to discuss this historic issue. Reader: Erik Hanson Original Music: Jim Laczkowski of Logo: Nat Almirall of Dedicated to the Memory of John Bierly /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/25088574

S2E01 "Dark Genesis" 10/31/2022

S2E01 "Dark Genesis" "They will be back... the ones that killed me... Ferrett and the others will be back... and I will be waiting!" Welcome to season 2 of Swamp Things which will be exploring the Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson run of Swamp Thing. Erik Hanson joins Robert to explore the Swamp thing #1 and the Dark Genesis of Swamp Thing. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/24722226

Episode 50 "Return of the Good Gumbo" 10/18/2021

Episode 50 "Return of the Good Gumbo" "Laissez les bontemps rouler. Please. For us. For all of us." We've reached the end of Alan Moore's run with issue 64 "Return of the Good Gumbo". Alan Moore is joined by Tom Yeates, Rick Veitch, and Stephen Bissette to bring closure and a decision about Swamp Thing's relationship with mankind. Erik Hanson comes on to discuss this finale. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/20682413

Episode 49 "Loose Ends (Reprise)" 10/04/2021

Episode 49 "Loose Ends (Reprise)" "Amongst the keels of rocks he thinks of her, and of the men who'd kept her from him... of a love too long unconsummated and unfinished wars." Swamp Thing returns to earth with a score to settle in Swamp Thing #63 titled "Loose Ends (Reprise)" courtesy of Alan Moore and Rick Veitch. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/20518937

Episode 48 "Wavelength" 09/20/2021

Episode 48 "Wavelength" "I saw the gods in their 'final' conflicts, tearing their mythical worlds asunder in orgy after meaningless orgy of violence..." Justin Kowalski joins the podcast to discuss Swamp Thing #62 "Wavelength" which is crackling with the energy of a Jack Kirby book. Rick Veitch handles story and art in this issue, previewing his run to come. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/20368931

Episode 47 "All Flesh is Grass" 09/06/2021

Episode 47 "All Flesh is Grass" "and finally he decides that yes, it's blasphemy, of course it's blashphemy..and suggests it anyway." Chris Clow comes on the podcast to discuss one of the weirdest team ups ever between Swamp Thing and the Green Lantern Medphyll in Swamp Thing #61 "All Flesh is Grass" by Alan Moore and Rick Veitch. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/20368865

Episode 46 "Loving the Alien" 08/16/2021

Episode 46 "Loving the Alien" "He was beautiful. He was other. He was of my flesh." A brand new format and a particularly experimental issue #60 entitled "Loving the Alien" greeted readers of Swamp Thing in 1987. Alan Moore and John Totleben stretch what comics could do in the issue. And Robert and guest Nat Almirall are here to discuss all the implications. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/20065487

Episode 45 "Reunion" 08/02/2021

Episode 45 "Reunion" "Why eons of torment shan't begin to settle that debt. I'm told you're still accumulating interest!" Stephen Bissette, aided by artists Rick Veitch and Alfredo Alcala, take the reins in Swamp Thing #59 titled "Reunion". Rob Veatch revisits the podcast to discuss the issue. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/19366040

Episode 44 "Exiles" 07/19/2021

Episode 44 "Exiles" We Terrans may not be much on the eight basic strategies of aerial inertia tactics but we are complete bastards." Chris Clow joins to discuss Swamp Thing #58 entitled "Exiles" as Swamp Thing and Adam Strange team up to save Rann courtesy of Alan Moore and Rick Veitch. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/19030055

Episode 43 "Mysteries in Space" 07/05/2021

Episode 43 "Mysteries in Space" "Why can't these people ever handle their own problems?" Chris Clow guests on the podcast to discuss Swamp Thing #57 entitled "Mysteries in Space" as Swamp Thing gets whisked off to Rann and the world of Adam Strange courtesy of Alan Moore and Rick Veitch. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/18850238

Episode 42 "My Blue Heaven" 06/21/2021

Episode 42 "My Blue Heaven" "Everything is blue." Swamp Thing lives in Swamp Thing #56 entitled "My Blue Heaven". But, the new life Swamp Thing finds himself in has hidden dangers and traps. Is he in heaven, hell, or purgatory? Robert is joined by Rob Veatch to discuss the dangers of loneliness in the latest episode. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/18490100

Episode 41 "Earth to Earth" 06/07/2021

Episode 41 "Earth to Earth" "If you wear black, then kindly irritating strangers will touch your arm consolingly and inform you that the world keeps turning." A funeral is held in Swamp Thing #55 entitled "Earth to Earth". It's a common occurrence in life, but uncommon in comic books. Robert is joined by Samantha Kacho to discuss the latest issue, funerals, and grief in general. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/18490052

Episode 40 "The Flowers of Romance" 05/17/2021

Episode 40 "The Flowers of Romance" "All we have in common is the horror in our lives." Abby is left to pick up the pieces of her life and Liz Treymayne's in Swamp Thing #54 titled "The Flowers of Romance". Alan Moore and Rick Veitch delve deep into grief and toxic masculinity in a story that's years ahead of the #MeToo movement. Robert is joined by Samantha Kacho to discuss the latest issue. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/18490013

Episode 39 "The Garden of Earthly Delights - Part 2" 05/03/2021

Episode 39 "The Garden of Earthly Delights - Part 2" "The war is won. Gotham just hasn't realized it yet" We conclude the double sized Swamp Thing #53 entitled "The Garden of Earthly Delights" as Swamp Thing's siege of Gotham concludes in an unexpected manner. Robert is joined by Cody Lang to discuss the conclusion of a story months in the making. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/18489965

Episode 38 "The Garden of Earthly Delights - Part 1" 04/19/2021

Episode 38 "The Garden of Earthly Delights - Part 1" "Can we talk?" We kick off our discussion of the double sized Swamp Thing #53 entitled "The Garden of Earthly Delights" as Batman battles Swamp Thing who has turned Gotham into a literal urban jungle. It's the year of The Dark Knight Returns and Robert is joined by Cody Lang to discuss this seminal showdown. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/18481331

Episode 37 "Natural Consequences" 04/05/2021

Episode 37 "Natural Consequences" "You can shoot the animals in the forest but you cannot shoot the forest." The podcast returns as Swamp Thing arrives in Gotham to free Abby in issue 52 entitled "Natural Consequences". Robert is joined by Dr. Cody Lang to discuss it. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/18481094

Sad News 01/26/2020

Sad News In Memoriam: John Bierly /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/12887738

Episode 36 "Home Free" 01/20/2020

Episode 36 "Home Free" "Besides, I've got this really ace joke I've been dying to tell you..."How do you baffle a vegetable?" American Gothic is over, but the return to Abby and normality is not to be in Issue 51 of Swamp Thing entitled "Home Free" care of Moore, Veitch, and Alcala. John and Robert have much to say about this down to Earth issue. /episode/index/show/swampthingspod/id/12800720

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