Meet the Nerds

Tim Manalo

Founder, Host (We Got Issues, Random Nerdy Podcast, Untold Origins)

Founded the podcast We Got Issues back in 2017, delivering weekly reviews of top 10 comic books most purchase by costumers through his LCS in Miami, Florida. in 2019 the podcast evolved to a remote interview with today’s biggest and legendary comic book artist and writers. Today, the podcast that was once about comic book reviews have grown to service true comic book collectors new and old and expanding to other podcast shows under the umbrella: Uncensored Nerds Network.

Ben Templesmith

Comic Book Creator, Host of Squidcast

Ben Templesmith’s widely known for his work at Image Comics series with Warren Ellis ‘Fell.’

He’s also done covers for Devil’s Due Publishing’s Army of Darkness Ashes to ashes #1 IDW’s G.I. Joe #0 in 2008, and his most recognizable work along with writer Steve Niles on IDW’s 30 days of Night that became a motion picture film with actor Josh Hartnett.

In 2008 he’s a created a comic book mini series called Welcome to Hoxford the series focuses on a group of Prisoners Battling against Werewolves in a privately own prison. Which earned him a Spike Scream award.

He is a 2010 Eagle Award Winner for Favorite Colourist an International Horror Guild Award winner and a 11 Time Eisner Award Nominee.

Justin Delle Donne

Co-Host, The Comicom Podcast

Avid comic book reader and collector for over 30 years. Certified video gamer and variant cover collector as well. Becoming an original art collector and sealed video game collector over the past few years. Started on Youtube on the 3 Men In A Basement channel in 2018 and also joined Lords Of The Longbox in 2019. Left to pursue the podcast in January 2021 with co-host Zack aka Milton_The_manimal with new episodes every week to this date.

Zack Middleton

Co-Host, The Comicom Podcast

Zack, aka the Manimal, has been collecting and reading comics for over 30 years. Manimal is also an avid reader of Fantasy/Sci Fi novels and a video game player. Manimal began his YouTube journey on Gem Mint Collectibles, and then transitioned over to the Lords of the Longbox. It was with the Lords, that Manimal and Nemesis Prime met and decided to start their own podcast, thus the ComiCom Podcast was born.

Ryan Isaacson

Host, Beyond the Cape Podcast

Ryan here and a lifetime comic fan! My Bruce Wayne job is working as a surgical assistant where I stitch, set bones and try to set people healthy again! But at night I put on my cowl and take the mantle for host of beyond the cape podcast and serve all men and women with information on indie comics and artists alike and show comics you may not have seen. Enjoy comics and above all us read comics always!

Chris Sambrook

Co-Host, Plot Hole Productions

Chris is a writer, artist, host, and avid movie buff. He has been working with Plot Hole Productions since its inception. When he's not creating some form of media, he can be found questing for the next big IP.

Nate McDonough