Badr Milligan
@badrm.bsky.social
Pronounced:ˈbaːdər. Co-Founder of Jax Podcasters United. Professional moderator and interviewer. Host of The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show (2012-present).
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Big shout-outs to @jimzub.bsky.social for sharing some incredible stories and introspection from his tenured career. Talk about a great way to kick off a new year of podcasting
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January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Big shout-outs to @jimzub.bsky.social for sharing some incredible stories and introspection from his tenured career. Talk about a great way to kick off a new year of podcasting
theshortboxentertainment.com/jim-zub-the-...
theshortboxentertainment.com/jim-zub-the-...
Here's world renowned comic writer, @jimzub.bsky.social explaining why Conan is STILL one of the most iconic and popular characters in not just the sword and fantasy genre, but all of pop-culture
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Here's world renowned comic writer, @jimzub.bsky.social explaining why Conan is STILL one of the most iconic and popular characters in not just the sword and fantasy genre, but all of pop-culture
Besides Conan comics, what's best in life?
I think @jimzub.bsky.social and @comicstitan.bsky.social might know
I think @jimzub.bsky.social and @comicstitan.bsky.social might know
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Besides Conan comics, what's best in life?
I think @jimzub.bsky.social and @comicstitan.bsky.social might know
I think @jimzub.bsky.social and @comicstitan.bsky.social might know
I remember getting our first local magazine coverage and thinking, “WOW. This is the top, there's nowhere else to go with this podcasting thing”
LOL. I was short by a couple of years and not dreaming big enough.
Anyway, thank you to everyone that has ever pressed play!
LOL. I was short by a couple of years and not dreaming big enough.
Anyway, thank you to everyone that has ever pressed play!
December 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I remember getting our first local magazine coverage and thinking, “WOW. This is the top, there's nowhere else to go with this podcasting thing”
LOL. I was short by a couple of years and not dreaming big enough.
Anyway, thank you to everyone that has ever pressed play!
LOL. I was short by a couple of years and not dreaming big enough.
Anyway, thank you to everyone that has ever pressed play!
I wish I could travel back in time to tell this baby face kid to take this podcast thing more seriously, and take more photos!
FYI, 13 years ago, The Short Box podcast made its debut with our first ever episode.
FYI, 13 years ago, The Short Box podcast made its debut with our first ever episode.
December 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I wish I could travel back in time to tell this baby face kid to take this podcast thing more seriously, and take more photos!
FYI, 13 years ago, The Short Box podcast made its debut with our first ever episode.
FYI, 13 years ago, The Short Box podcast made its debut with our first ever episode.
There's plenty more soundbites where that came from, on this week's podcast with @gronbekk.bsky.social , including a pretty funny convo about trying a Twinkie for the first time with Jason Aaron, and feeding Brian K. Vaughn's family reindeer
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December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
There's plenty more soundbites where that came from, on this week's podcast with @gronbekk.bsky.social , including a pretty funny convo about trying a Twinkie for the first time with Jason Aaron, and feeding Brian K. Vaughn's family reindeer
theshortboxentertainment.com/torunn-gronb...
theshortboxentertainment.com/torunn-gronb...
She also talked about living in the woods in Norway and surviving the winters. I don't know if I could do without the sun for months, but Norway sounds pretty cozy during Christmas
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
She also talked about living in the woods in Norway and surviving the winters. I don't know if I could do without the sun for months, but Norway sounds pretty cozy during Christmas
First, I know I'm late to this, but the origin of her name is already pretty badass (Torunn = "Thor's love"), and the fact she started her career with Thor? This is some Lifetime movie shit!
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
First, I know I'm late to this, but the origin of her name is already pretty badass (Torunn = "Thor's love"), and the fact she started her career with Thor? This is some Lifetime movie shit!
You can't walk into a comic shop now and NOT see @gronbekk.bsky.social name on several high-profile books
Some highlights from my convo with a real-life Norwegian badass comic writer 🧵
Some highlights from my convo with a real-life Norwegian badass comic writer 🧵
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
You can't walk into a comic shop now and NOT see @gronbekk.bsky.social name on several high-profile books
Some highlights from my convo with a real-life Norwegian badass comic writer 🧵
Some highlights from my convo with a real-life Norwegian badass comic writer 🧵
Since @heritageauction.bsky.social has been in the news for setting another world record for a comic book sale, I think it's a perfect time to remind everyone of the auctioneer who yet again is part of comic history:
November 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Since @heritageauction.bsky.social has been in the news for setting another world record for a comic book sale, I think it's a perfect time to remind everyone of the auctioneer who yet again is part of comic history:
Yoo! New SBX Merch is here. I'm talking about all new shirt designs, and for the first time ever: long sleeves and hoodies!
And none of that DTG bullshit, these will be high quality screen printed on Comfort Colors.
Pre-orders going on now!
theshortboxstore.bigcartel.com
And none of that DTG bullshit, these will be high quality screen printed on Comfort Colors.
Pre-orders going on now!
theshortboxstore.bigcartel.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Yoo! New SBX Merch is here. I'm talking about all new shirt designs, and for the first time ever: long sleeves and hoodies!
And none of that DTG bullshit, these will be high quality screen printed on Comfort Colors.
Pre-orders going on now!
theshortboxstore.bigcartel.com
And none of that DTG bullshit, these will be high quality screen printed on Comfort Colors.
Pre-orders going on now!
theshortboxstore.bigcartel.com
There's plenty more hip-hop stories and comic book talk where that came from, as well as some great introspection about fatherhood and creating art for the next generation, in the full interview
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November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
There's plenty more hip-hop stories and comic book talk where that came from, as well as some great introspection about fatherhood and creating art for the next generation, in the full interview
theshortboxentertainment.com/mc-esoteric-...
theshortboxentertainment.com/mc-esoteric-...
And we can't forget about the merch game! Czarface takes it to another level when it comes to their branding and visuals
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
And we can't forget about the merch game! Czarface takes it to another level when it comes to their branding and visuals
Talking about the overlap between the two art forms of comics & hip-hop, Esoteric points to both art forms overexaggerated sense of confidence and cartoonish violence and braggadocio
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Talking about the overlap between the two art forms of comics & hip-hop, Esoteric points to both art forms overexaggerated sense of confidence and cartoonish violence and braggadocio
Still trying to wrap my head around this one: We almost got Big L, Inspectah Deck, and Esoteric on the same track. Esoteric talks about the forming the group and some early song ideas:
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Still trying to wrap my head around this one: We almost got Big L, Inspectah Deck, and Esoteric on the same track. Esoteric talks about the forming the group and some early song ideas:
Everything about Czarface, from the music, branding, and merchandise, is all steeped in Silver-Age comic book lore. And it's not just for show.
A few highlights from my conversation with group member @czarfaceeso.bsky.social 🪡
A few highlights from my conversation with group member @czarfaceeso.bsky.social 🪡
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Everything about Czarface, from the music, branding, and merchandise, is all steeped in Silver-Age comic book lore. And it's not just for show.
A few highlights from my conversation with group member @czarfaceeso.bsky.social 🪡
A few highlights from my conversation with group member @czarfaceeso.bsky.social 🪡
You guessed it, David and Chip are both on this week's SBX pod talking about digital collectibles vs NFT, the golden years of Comixology, creator rights and equity, and what the future holds for DSTLRY
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theshortboxentertainment.com/chip-mosher-...
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
You guessed it, David and Chip are both on this week's SBX pod talking about digital collectibles vs NFT, the golden years of Comixology, creator rights and equity, and what the future holds for DSTLRY
theshortboxentertainment.com/chip-mosher-...
theshortboxentertainment.com/chip-mosher-...
For the visual learners, here's a screen recording of me scrolling the storefront on mobile view:
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
For the visual learners, here's a screen recording of me scrolling the storefront on mobile view:
Co-founder @chipmosher.bsky.social, expresses how Neon Ichiban is an extension of the two sides of comic fandom: Readers & Collectors 🫱🏼🫲🏽
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Co-founder @chipmosher.bsky.social, expresses how Neon Ichiban is an extension of the two sides of comic fandom: Readers & Collectors 🫱🏼🫲🏽
Here, @stonemtn.bsky.social talks about the three key features that set Neon Ichiban apart from other digital comic platforms and storefront: 1. Resellability 2. Commissionable remarques and 3. Downloadability
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Here, @stonemtn.bsky.social talks about the three key features that set Neon Ichiban apart from other digital comic platforms and storefront: 1. Resellability 2. Commissionable remarques and 3. Downloadability
From the people who brought us Comixology and @dstlry.bsky.social, comes a bold new step into the future for digital comics:
Welcome to @neonichiban.bsky.social 🧵
Welcome to @neonichiban.bsky.social 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
From the people who brought us Comixology and @dstlry.bsky.social, comes a bold new step into the future for digital comics:
Welcome to @neonichiban.bsky.social 🧵
Welcome to @neonichiban.bsky.social 🧵
Stephanie Williams is on the podcast today to talk about X-Men memes, writing Street Sharks for
@idwpublishing.com, internet fame, the lucrative world of promotional comics, and a LOT more
theshortboxentertainment.com/stephanie-wi...
@idwpublishing.com, internet fame, the lucrative world of promotional comics, and a LOT more
theshortboxentertainment.com/stephanie-wi...
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Stephanie Williams is on the podcast today to talk about X-Men memes, writing Street Sharks for
@idwpublishing.com, internet fame, the lucrative world of promotional comics, and a LOT more
theshortboxentertainment.com/stephanie-wi...
@idwpublishing.com, internet fame, the lucrative world of promotional comics, and a LOT more
theshortboxentertainment.com/stephanie-wi...
"This is what they make Lifetime movies about" (starring Queen Latifah) - Stephanie Williams
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
"This is what they make Lifetime movies about" (starring Queen Latifah) - Stephanie Williams
From Scientist ➡️X-men Meme Queen ➡️ Professional Comic Book writer...I dare you to name a better career journey than Stephanie Williams'
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
From Scientist ➡️X-men Meme Queen ➡️ Professional Comic Book writer...I dare you to name a better career journey than Stephanie Williams'
