Let’s Run All Winter
The first long run I ever did was in the winter. I remember it. Not well, not the entire thing. But I remember where I
Review: The Long Walk
The Long Walk by Richard Bachman My rating: 5 of 5 stars I feel like an idiot because for the last few weeks I’ve been
Review: Howard the Duck, Vol. 1: Duck Hunt
Howard the Duck, Vol. 1: Duck Hunt by Chip Zdarsky My rating: 4 of 5 stars Vol 0 is definitely a favorite where this one
Review: Harrow County, Volume 1: Countless Haints
Harrow County, Volume 1: Countless Haints by Cullen Bunn My rating: 3 of 5 stars When I come home, I greet my cat by saying
Review: Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, Book 1
Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet, Book 1 by Ta-Nehisi Coates My rating: 3 of 5 stars Let’s start with the art: I quite
When Science Meets Clickbait
This is a huge pet peeve of mine. If you’ve been online today, you’ve probably seen this image or one like it floating around. Some
Review: Tetris: The Games People Play
Tetris: The Games People Play by Box Brown My rating: 2 of 5 stars I’m convinced there’s a really interesting story in here, but I
Review: Tumor Fruit
Tumor Fruit by Carlton Mellick III My rating: 4 of 5 stars How do I feel… Tricked. Sort of. While not as bizarre as Mellick’s
Review: B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth, Vol. 5: The Pickens County Horror and Others
B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth, Vol. 5: The Pickens County Horror and Others by Mike Mignola My rating: 3 of 5 stars Pickens County, which is
Review: B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth, Vol. 4: The Devil’s Engine & The Long Death
B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth, Vol. 4: The Devil’s Engine & The Long Death by Mike Mignola My rating: 4 of 5 stars And then B.P.R.D.
Review: B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth, Vol. 3: Russia
B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth, Vol. 3: Russia by Mike Mignola My rating: 4 of 5 stars Did I think I’d ever read a comic book
Review: B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth, Vol. 2: Gods and Monsters
B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth, Vol. 2: Gods and Monsters by Mike Mignola My rating: 4 of 5 stars Even though I don’t like that there’s
Helpful Snowman Radio Oct 24th 2016
The Stanley, the…Shining star of Colorado horror.
Helpful Snowman Radio Oct 18 2016
I wish I did not know about this Auto Icon.
Helpful Snowman Radio Oct 15
And then we done got abducted. And that does not mean we got six packs.
Helpful Snowman Radio Oct 14
A day late, but saved by technology being awesome.
Review: The 37th Parallel: The Secret Truth Behind America’s UFO Highway
The 37th Parallel: The Secret Truth Behind America’s UFO Highway by Ben Mezrich My rating: 3 of 5 stars I picked this one up because
Review: B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth, Vol. 1: New World
B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth, Vol. 1: New World by Mike Mignola My rating: 3 of 5 stars It’s Hallo-Spooka-Skelebones-A-Ween! And so, why not dive into
Review: The Legacy Of Luther Strode
The Legacy Of Luther Strode by Justin Jordan My rating: 4 of 5 stars Mr. Strode? It’s been a nice ride. I’d just like to
Helpful Snowman Radio Oct 11 2016
Winchester Mystery House! Of Mystery!
Helpful Snowman Radio October 10th 2016
We wrap up the list of unusual deaths. In a nice little package. Of death.
Review: Prez, Vol. 1: Corndog-in-Chief
Prez, Vol. 1: Corndog-in-Chief by Mark Russell My rating: 4 of 5 stars This, I liked! And this is coming from someone who is currently
The Abstaining And Third Party Voter’s Guide to The 2016 Election
Howdy, This pamphlet is meant to help non-voters and perhaps third-party voters get through the 2016 election season. Welcome. Because I’m sure this will be
Helpful Snowman Radio October 6th 2016
We take a moment to find out when I will die.
Helpful Snowman Radio October 2nd 2016
Our second round. This time, we dip into the Toybox.
Helpful Snowman Radio October 1st 2016
A big surprise for October? If we can pull it off?
Two Truths And A Lie
Business Person: As an icebreaker, we’re going to play Two Truths and a Lie. Peter, would you like to start? *I put a duffel bag
Review: The Manhattan Projects, Vol 6: The Sun Beyond the Stars
The Manhattan Projects, Vol 6: The Sun Beyond the Stars by Jonathan Hickman My rating: 3 of 5 stars What can I say? If you’re
Review: The Manhattan Projects, Vol 5: The Cold War
The Manhattan Projects, Vol 5: The Cold War by Jonathan Hickman My rating: 3 of 5 stars I’ll be honest, it’s too long between volumes
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 289
I said our last show was the best. That was a lie. THIS is a show. Our best…that’s long in the past.
Review: Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty by Mark Waid My rating: 2 of 5 stars The mind-blowing thing about this collection, it’s a perfect sample for
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 288
288 episodes later, we finally do our best ever show.
Review: Batman by Doug Moench and Kelley Jones Vol. 1
Batman by Doug Moench and Kelley Jones Vol. 1 by Doug Moench My rating: 3 of 5 stars Kinda lame, but kinda awesome. This is
Coffee Shop Tip Jar Questions
Coffee shops have gotten into this new thing where instead of having a top jar, they have TWO tip jars with a Would You Rather?
Jimmy Fallon: History’s Worstest Monster or Greatest Monster?
I’m sure you’ve heard the news, our hard-hitting journalist friend Jimmy Fallon interviewed none other than Donald Trump. I, for one, am outraged. But I
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 287
Back in the studio, wolf men, letters, and a run-in with our neighbors to the north.
Burrito Joint Looking For New Name
A place I go for burritos sometimes is looking for a new name. I guess the name “Big City Burrito” isn’t cutting it anymore. No
Review: Cozy Classics: Jane Eyre
Cozy Classics: Jane Eyre by Jack Wang My rating: 2 of 5 stars So here’s the concept: What if we made characters out of yarn,
Review: Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Vol. 1: BFF
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Vol. 1: BFF by Amy Reeder My rating: 5 of 5 stars Yay! Representation! #Science #ScienceisUhmazing #DiversityInComics … Have I
Review: Mystery of the Maya
Mystery of the Maya by R.A. Montgomery My rating: 1 of 5 stars For this one, I made an attempt at crowdsourcing. I posted the
Review: Mystery of the Maya
Mystery of the Maya by R.A. Montgomery My rating: 1 of 5 stars For this one, I made an attempt at crowdsourcing. I posted the
Review: The Wildest Race Ever: The Story of the 1904 Olympic Marathon
The Wildest Race Ever: The Story of the 1904 Olympic Marathon by Meghan Mccarthy My rating: 4 of 5 stars Whoo! Okay, this is the
Review: Sam Patch: Daredevil Jumper
Sam Patch: Daredevil Jumper by Julie Cummins My rating: 3 of 5 stars Oh, Sam Patch, you old-timey anacronism! Sam Patch was a “Daredevil Jumper,”
Review: The Little Man in the Map: With Clues to Remember All 50 States
The Little Man in the Map: With Clues to Remember All 50 States by E. Andrew Martonyi My rating: 1 of 5 stars The other
Review: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 3: Squirrel, You Really Got Me Now
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 3: Squirrel, You Really Got Me Now by Ryan North My rating: 3 of 5 stars I didn’t like it
Review: Punishment: Earth
Punishment: Earth by R.A. Montgomery My rating: 1 of 5 stars Because none of my strategies have worked thus far, I decided to go with
Review: I Can Remember the Meaning of Every Tarot Card But I Can’t Remember What I Texted You Last Night
I Can Remember the Meaning of Every Tarot Card But I Can’t Remember What I Texted You Last Night by Elle Nash My rating: 5
Review: Part-Time Princesses
Part-Time Princesses by Monica Gallagher My rating: 3 of 5 stars Okay, a little Scooby-Doo-y. There’s a derelict amusement park and a shadowy figure who
Save The Arkade: Part 2
Now, you might think that’s the end of the story right there. Jason took the money, Arkade got demolished, and there were some pretty nice
Save The Arkade: Part 1
Here’s the first bit of a new little story I’m working on. Lots of fun. Takeoff on 80’s snobs v slobs comedies and latenight Cinemax
Review: The Lost Jewels of Nabooti
The Lost Jewels of Nabooti by R.A. Montgomery My rating: 1 of 5 stars The woman with a snake in her eye is completely without
Review: Blood on the Handle
Blood on the Handle by R.A. Montgomery My rating: 1 of 5 stars In this book, my parents have vanished mysteriously on a sailing trip,
Sushi: Before and After Purchasing Non-Disposable Chopsticks
Before: “Would you like some chopsticks as well?” “Yes, please. Thank you.” –20 years pass– –Pete buys his own chopsticks– Now: “Would you like
Bob Barker’s Plan
1972: Boys, I think we’ve got a hit on our hands with this Price is Right. But if I could be a bother, is there
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 285
Probably the funniest show this week. iTunes top 10 for sure.
Review: Monster
Monster by Walter Dean Myers My rating: 3 of 5 stars Pete For The Defense: Your honor, we all know that the lookout is the
Reading Challenge: No Straight, White, Cis, Men in 2016
As many of you know, I spent the last week on my regular meditation trip in Prague. If you haven’t been out of the country,
Review: Atomic Robo Volume 9: The Knights of the Golden Circle
Atomic Robo Volume 9: The Knights of the Golden Circle by Brian Clevinger My rating: 3 of 5 stars Time Travel. How many times have
Review: Descender, Vol 1: Tin Stars
Descender, Vol 1: Tin Stars by Jeff Lemire My rating: 3 of 5 stars What the hell is with people in semi-apocalyptic scenarios putting prisoners
Review: Giant Days, Vol. 2
Giant Days, Vol. 2 by John Allison My rating: 3 of 5 stars There are hummingbirds outside my window, and that’s more exciting than this
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 283
TWO Guests!? TWO! We tackle the hard issues.
Review: Beautiful Darkness
Beautiful Darkness by Fabien Vehlmann My rating: 4 of 5 stars SUUUUUUPER fucked up. If you don’t like to read something that’s really super fucked
Review: Vincent
Vincent by Barbara Stok My rating: 3 of 5 stars What a weird and difficult task. Imagine you’re a comic book artist, and someone is
Review: World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft by Daniel Lisi My rating: 3 of 5 stars Here’s something I just found out: There are a bunch of books you
Review: We Stand On Guard
We Stand On Guard by Brian K. Vaughan My rating: 2 of 5 stars America fights a war with Canada. In most books we have
Review: VARGR
VARGR by Warren Ellis My rating: 3 of 5 stars VARGR is not some kind of code for VAGINA. It sort of looked like it
Review: Chew, Vol. 10: Blood Puddin’
Chew, Vol. 10: Blood Puddin’ by John Layman My rating: 4 of 5 stars So many things happen in Chew that I didn’t realize I
When your hometown trends on FB…
It never turns out good. In this case, it turns out that it’s because someone tweeted some racist shit and her boss fired her. Boy
Review: Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West
Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy My rating: 5 of 5 stars What’s left to say about it? Great.
Review: Chew, Vol. 9: Chicken Tenders
Chew, Vol. 9: Chicken Tenders by John Layman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Chew is all about the world of food-related superpowers. It got
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 281
We get punched out! Bad news, we had a recorder set up to capture the game noise, but it failed on us. So I promise,
Helpful Snowman Radio Ep 280
Trumpeteers, sickness, and Pete takes over for that Blues Traveler fatso.
Review: But What If We’re Wrong?: Thinking About the Present As If It Were the Past
But What If We’re Wrong?: Thinking About the Present As If It Were the Past by Chuck Klosterman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Best
Review: The Princess and the Pea: The Graphic Novel
The Princess and the Pea: The Graphic Novel by Stephanie True Peters My rating: 3 of 5 stars This story is fundamentally stupid. Why would
Iron Man Is Now A Black Woman. I Have A Standardized Statement For These Comic Book Swaps
Greetings- As a longtime comic book fan, I’ve had some thoughts regarding how I feel about a switch on a character. I’ve decided to write up
Review: Fight Club 2
Fight Club 2 by Chuck Palahniuk My rating: 3 of 5 stars To be honest, the plot here left me very, very confused. I’m not