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The Time Pals are four geeky dads squandering their mid-life crises by diving headfirst into the best, worst, and weirdest corners of geek culture. Twice a month show hosts, Mike Underscore, ShadoSpartan, Nickell, and Jon Powell dust off old VHS tapes, blow into vintage game cartridges, and try to out-“Well, actually…” each other over the nerdy media they all pretend to love.If you're into pixelated graphics, ridiculous plot holes, AI-fueled adventures, and a hearty dose of chaotic humor—congratulations, you’ve just found your new Pals.

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Time Pals Interview Joe Field (Creator of Free Comic Book Day and Owner of the Legendary Flying Colors Comics)

April 29, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 26

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🦸‍♂️ Free Comic Book Day is May 2, 2026! 🦸‍♂️

This week, the Time Pals sit down with Free Comic Book Day founder Joe Field to talk about the origins of one of comics’ biggest annual events, how Flying Colors Comics became a beloved, community-first shop, his role as co-owner of WonderCon—and, of course, the stories behind some of his favorite comics and artists.

Find out:
• What was the rarest item to ever enter the shop?
• The comic that hooked him and started it all (and it involves a broken arm!)
• How Stockton, CA became the birthplace of the Fantastic Four
• Stan Lee delivering the most Stan Lee quote ever
• Underrated comics you should be reading

…and so much more!

This episode is packed with heart, history, and pure comics love. Don’t miss it!

Check out Flying Colors Comics in Concord, CA: https://www.flyingcolorscomics.com/
And be sure to take part in Free Comic Book Day on May 2 at participating stores.

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