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Blake M. Petit is a freelance writer, columnist, reviewer, podcaster, actor, director, teacher, and unlicensed tree surgeon from Ama, Louisiana. He is the author of the novels Other People’s Heroes and The Beginner, as well as the podcast novel A Long November. His weekly comic book column, Everything But Imaginary, has appeared Wednesdays at comiXtreme.com since 2003. In January of 2007 he joined with his longtime friend Chase Bouzigard to host the weekly 2 in 1 Showcase comic book podcast, appearing every weekend at comiXtreme. Blake is a member of the board of directors of the Thibodaux Playhouse theatre company in Thibodaux Louisiana, where his original stage play The 3-D Radio Show was produced in 2004. In a former life as a newspaper editor, his weekly Think About It column won the Louisiana Press Association Award for best column in 2001. In his free time, he teaches high school English, which at the moment pays better than the rest of his more impressive-sounding endeavors put together. Contact Blake at Blake@comixtreme.com.

2 in 1 Showcase Episode 161: Put This Comic on the Screen
March 7, 2010 – 3:46 pm | No Comment
2 in 1 Showcase Episode 161: Put This Comic on the Screen

More and more comic books are making it to the screen these days, both big and little, but no matter how many we see there are still lots of others that haven’t quite broken through. …

2 in 1 Showcase Episode 160: DC’s New Crew and More
February 28, 2010 – 3:05 pm | No Comment
2 in 1 Showcase Episode 160: DC’s New Crew and More

There’s a new crew in charge of DC Comics, and this week, Blake and Kenny discuss the implications for the publisher, the comics, the movies, and more! Plus, in the chatter this week, True Blood …

2 in 1 Showcase Episode 159: Viva Las Vegas
February 21, 2010 – 4:01 pm | No Comment
2 in 1 Showcase Episode 159: Viva Las Vegas

Back in Vegas together, Blake and Erin get together for this week’s episode of the Showcase! The happy couple reviews a pair of new movies, including The Wolfman and Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The …

2 in 1 Showcase Episode 158: I’m Almost Out the Door
February 13, 2010 – 11:31 pm | No Comment
2 in 1 Showcase Episode 158: I’m Almost Out the Door

It’s a shorter than usual episode this week as Blake sits down to record a solo episode while taking a break from packing his bags for a Vegas vacation. Even while getting ready for some …

2 in 1 Showcase Episode 157: The iPad and the Digital Comic
February 6, 2010 – 11:48 pm | 4 Comments
2 in 1 Showcase Episode 157: The iPad and the Digital Comic

Apple’s newest announcement, the new iPad, has captured the attention of the comic book world. Is it the future of comics, a stepping stone to that future, or much ado about nothing? This week, Blake …

2 in 1 Showcase Episode 156: Mike’s Mom, You’re Amusing
January 31, 2010 – 4:33 pm | No Comment
2 in 1 Showcase Episode 156: Mike’s Mom, You’re Amusing

Mike isn’t even here this week, but his mom somehow gets the title of this free-for-all, tangent-style episode. Blake and Kenny answer more of your e-mails and talk about more comic news, including the dollar …

2 in 1 Showcase Episode 155: Ghosts, Geeks, and Greens
January 24, 2010 – 2:06 pm | No Comment
2 in 1 Showcase Episode 155: Ghosts, Geeks, and Greens

Blake and Kenny take the microphones this week, going through a few weeks of comic and geek news and reading your e-mails. No more Spider-Man 4? What’s up with the Ghostbusters? New announcements from DC, …

2 in 1 Showcase Episode 154: Superman/Batman: Public Enemies-The Commentary
January 17, 2010 – 3:15 pm | No Comment
2 in 1 Showcase Episode 154: Superman/Batman: Public Enemies-The Commentary

Since the Showcase started, every so often fans have suggested we try our hands at a movie commentary episode. This week, we’re finally giving it a try. Get out your DVD of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies …

2 in 1 Showcase Episode #153: The All-New Showcase
January 10, 2010 – 2:43 pm | No Comment
2 in 1 Showcase Episode #153: The All-New Showcase

The new era for the Showcase begins today! Driven by geek news and reader e-mails, the guys delve into a wealth of topics this week. In the mix: Disney’s Dreams Come True exhibit at the …

2 in 1 Showcase Episode 152: The Decade in Review
January 3, 2010 – 8:47 pm | One Comment
2 in 1 Showcase Episode 152: The Decade in Review

All good things must come to an end… Chase comes back one last time as regular co-host of the Showcase to join Blake for the decade in review. The guys talk about the movies, television …