Episode 12 - Ethan Sacks

Episode 12 - Ethan Sacks

Author: Heavy Metal / DIGA Studios November 10, 2020 Duration: 1:38:11
Fellow journalist and comic book writer Ethan Sacks joins Geoff this week on Mindspace. Ethan is known for his time as a journalist with The New York Daily News and NBC News, as well as his contributions to the comic industry with Old Man Hawkeye, Old Man Quill and the many Star Wars comics he has written. He and Geoff talk on his work, as well as his upcoming non-fiction comic: COVID Chronicles, which tells true stories of people on the frontlines of COVID-19. At the end of the show Ethan and Geoff pick this week's Essential Shelf. Producer: Evan Copp Executive Producers: Geoff Boucher, Matthew Medney, David Erwin, Tommy Coriale, Patrick Smith Geoff Boucher's Mind Space is a Heavy Metal Entertainment & DIGA Studios Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step into Heavy Metal Presents: Geoff Boucher's Mindspace, a podcast that feels more like a series of late-night, behind-the-velvet-rope conversations than a formal interview show. For decades, Geoff Boucher has been the person asking the questions on some of pop culture's biggest stages, from moderating legendary Hall H panels at Comic-Con to sitting down with icons across film and television. That unique access and deep well of experience informs every episode. Here, the dynamic flips slightly-it's a collaborative exploration rather than a simple Q&A. Each week, Boucher is joined by notable creators, stars, and influencers, but the goal isn't just to recap a career. Instead, they wander through the fascinating back alleys of storytelling, unearthing details and anecdotes that rarely make it into official press tours. You'll hear never-told stories, deep-cut trivia, and genuine, meandering discussions that cover everything from blockbuster science fiction to niche artistic pursuits. The result is a consistently surprising dive into the ideas and passions that fuel our favorite entertainment. Produced in collaboration with Heavy Metal and DIGA Studios, this podcast is for anyone who believes the most interesting part of a story is often the one you haven't heard yet. It’s about the connective tissue between genres and the human moments behind the iconic work. Tune in for a thoughtful, engaging, and often revelatory look at the creative minds shaping the worlds we love to get lost in.
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