Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast
A married couple of film and comics journalists analyze superhero relationships, alongside a YouTube series where creators share their favorite comics.
The podcast has two main formats. The original audio show features hosts Brad and Lisa Gullickson analyzing the romantic and platonic relationships of comic book characters, often using concepts from self-help experts. The more recent and frequent format is a YouTube video series called "The Stacks," where a comic book creator visits a comic shop and showcases a handful of their favorite or most influential graphic novels in a show-and-tell style.
“The show uniquely combines relationship therapy concepts with comic book lore. Its signature "In The Stacks" segment offers a recurring, intimate look into creators' influences, filmed on-location in actual comic shops around the world.”
Who hosts this show
Comic Book Couples Counseling is hosted by the married couple Brad and Lisa Gullickson. Together, they moderate panels at major comic conventions like San Diego and New York Comic-Con and hosted the 2024 Harvey Awards. Brad is a film critic for publications like Film School Rejects and was named one of film journalism's "New Voices" by Leonard Maltin in 2018. Lisa is a journalist with bylines on Film School Rejects and The Beat. Their first comic, "The Vegetable," was published in 2025.
Credentials & credits
- Film/Comics Journalist (Film School Rejects, The Beat)
- 2024 Harvey Awards Hosts
- Comic Convention Panel Moderator (SDCC, NYCC)
- Comic Book Writers ("The Vegetable")
- Senior Curator, One Perfect Shot (Brad)
- Named "New Voice" in film journalism by Leonard Maltin, 2018 (Brad)
Other ventures
- In The Mouth of Dorkness (previous podcast)
- Alamo Drafthouse Winchester Film Club
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Matt Fraction Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 24Jun 23, 2026 · 16 min
- 02Andy MacDonald Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 23Jun 16, 2026 · 8 min
- 03Pornsak Pichetshote Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 22Jun 4, 2026 · 10 min
- 04Sarah Myer Picks Their Favorite Comics Books: The Stacks Episode 21May 26, 2026 · 34 min
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- 06Eric Zawadzki Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 19Apr 28, 2026 · 8 min
- 07Curt Pires Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 18Apr 21, 2026 · 6 min
- 08Tony Fleecs Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 17Apr 14, 2026 · 6 min
Notable episodes
- 01Matt Fraction Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 24
Fraction, a major comics writer, praises several indie and international books and discusses a 'secret' bootleg Batman comic he loves, redacting the title to protect its creators.
- 02Pornsak Pichetshote Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 22
As a former Vertigo editor, Pichetshote provides unique insight on influential titles he worked on, like 'The Invisibles' and 'Hellblazer.'
- 03Andy MacDonald Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 23
A concise and energetic example of 'The Stacks' format, covering a wide range of classics from Jack Kirby's 'Eternals' to manga like 'Blade of the Immortal.'
What you'll be asked on this show
The main podcast is a conversational two-host discussion. The popular "In The Stacks" video series, which constitutes all provided evidence, is not an interview show. It is a guest-led monologue where a comic creator speaks directly to the camera, walking through a comic shop and personally recommending books off the shelves.
Signature segments
- · In The Stacks
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are primarily established comic book creators, including writers like Matt Fraction and Pornsak Pichetshote, and artists such as Andy MacDonald and Matteo Scalera.
- Matt Fractionon Matt Fraction Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 24
- Andy MacDonaldon Andy MacDonald Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 23
- Pornsak Pichetshoteon Pornsak Pichetshote Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 22
- Sarah Myeron Sarah Myer Picks Their Favorite Comics Books: The Stacks Episode 21
- Matteo Scaleraon InkPulp (Matteo Scalera, Shawn Crystal, and Jim Mahfood) Pick Their Favorite Comic Books
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The "In The Stacks" segment is frequently filmed at and promotes Third Eye Comics in Annapolis, Maryland, indicating a strong partnership. The show also has a Patreon for listener support.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts?
- The podcast is hosted by married couple and journalists Brad and Lisa Gullickson.
- What are the show's formats?
- The show has two formats: an audio podcast where the hosts analyze comic book relationships, and a YouTube video series called 'The Stacks' where comic creators recommend their favorite books from a comic shop.
- Is this an interview podcast?
- The main audio podcast features creator interviews, but the 'In The Stacks' video series is not an interview format; it's a guest-led showcase.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast is active, releasing weekly episodes in its 'The Stacks' format on YouTube and other podcast platforms.
- Where can I listen or watch?
- You can find the audio podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and the video series 'The Stacks' is on their YouTube channel.
- How can I support the show?
- The show is supported by listeners through a Patreon community.
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- [01]The Hosts - Comic Book Couples Counselingcomicbookcouplescounseling.com
- [02]Brad Gullickson's Profile | Film School Rejects Journalist - Muck Rackmuckrack.com
- [03]Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast | Brad & Lisa Gullicksoncbccpodcast.com
- [04]Interview: Lisa & Brad Gullickson of 'Comic Book Couples Counseling'derbycomics.com
- [05]How Comic Book Couples Counseling Built One of Comics' Best Podcastsyoutube.com
- [06]Welcome to Comic Book Couples Counselingcomicbookcouplescounseling.com
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