Interview
John Siuntres
May 6, 2026
John Siuntres joins Splash Pages for a peer-to-peer conversation about twenty years of Word Balloon, the long-form interview craft, and how comics media has changed across podcasting, social platforms, and video.
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Who is John Siuntres?
John Siuntres is the host of Word Balloon, one of the longest-running comics interview podcasts, where he has spent years talking with writers, artists, editors, and other comics creators.
What is Word Balloon?
Word Balloon is a long-form podcast devoted to comics and pop culture, known for in-depth creator interviews rather than short promotional stops.
Why is Word Balloon important in comics media?
Word Balloon has become one of the key long-form archives in comics podcasting because Siuntres has spent years documenting how writers, artists, and editors actually make the medium.
What makes John Siuntres notable as a comics interviewer?
Siuntres is known for balancing broadcaster polish with deep comics knowledge, which lets his interviews move beyond promotion and into craft, process, and career history.