Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips on That Texas Blood - Hell Comes to Allison Ranch
Summary
Hosts Lisa and Brad Gullickson discuss the closure of Meanwhile Coffee and their comic book club’s move to Barnes & Noble Reston. They welcome back Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips to discuss the relaunch of *That Texas Blood: Hell Comes to Allison Ranch*. The creators explore the series' 2003 setting, heist narrative, and themes of generational violence and political skepticism.
Topics discussed
Intro: Disney villain romance and podcast opener
Meanwhile Coffee closure and community impact
Comic Book Club moves to Barnes & Noble Reston
Listener clubs and the power of making calls
That Texas Blood relaunch and new reader entry point
Heist setup, Sheriff Joe Bob, and 2000 AD promo
2003 setting and 9/11 historical context
Visual time capsule details and Xbox references
Narrative structure: timing and the 48-hour ultimatum
Art evolution: traditional inks and creative freedom
Writing process: improvisation and character voices
Heist crew assembly and character designs
Wilson's retirement and Joe Bob's distractions
Betrayal, chaos, and parallels to the Iraq War
Ambrose County's evil and future spinoff plans
Outro: Ed Brubaker teaser, merch, and love languages
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