Data B.R.O.S. is about comics and technology. We have conversations about the comics industry, comic store retailer concerns, metadata, and technology. Dedicated to identifying and discussing solutions for modern comics, games, and hobby stores. Coming soon to a podcast app near you. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or visit data bros ink dot com for more details.
Featuring Brian Garside of Manage Comics, and the dynamic duo of Django Bohren and Jeff Figley from Comics Place in Bellingham, WA and Comic Shop Assistant, as well as a regular rotating series of guests.
Ooooooeeee you guys! 2025 was a DOOZY! From a complete meltdown of the formerly largest distributor in the industry, to the highest sales in years, and with all sorts of crazyness thrown in between, the B.R.O.S. check in on each other, their stores, and the state of the comics industry in this incredible episode.
This episode and every episode of the Data B.R.O.S. is sponsored by Murphy's Apple Juice. Murphy's Apple Juice, it's the shape, not the taste, but it's also the taste...which is pretty danged good.
The Data B.R.O.S. is also sponsored by The Comics Place in Bellingham Washington and Earth 519 Collectibles in London, Ontario, Canada (Universe 519).
The Data B.R.O.S. are Django Bohren, Jeff Figley, and Brian Garside.
The Data B.R.O.S. love you, but in a wholesome and respectful way that your mom would approve of, and which isn't at all creepy. Okay, the uninterrupted eye contact MAY be a little bit creepy, but you know what's not creepy? The hugs.
It has come to our attention recently that the hugs ARE indeed creepy, and it's not so much the hugs, but the way the B.R.O. hands wander up your back and rest under your hoodie. Just typing this is actually making me a little heebied (of the Heebies and Jeebies).
25 May 2025
Free Comic Book Day TakeB.R.O.ver Edition
Django, Jeff, and Brian analyze the successes and challenges of Free Comic Book Day at The Comics Place and Earth 519, offering insights for retailers and fans in this interview episode.
17 May 2025
Oops, I Shopped Myself!
Join Django and Jeff from The Comics Place in Bellingham, Washington, as they welcome rookie comic shop owner Brian Garside of Earth 519 Collectibles in London, Ontario, in Season 2, Episode 23 of The Data B.R.O.S.—aptly titled "Oops, I Shopped Myself"!
In this fun and insightful episode, Brian shares his unexpected journey into comic retail, detailing how a series of happy accidents and spontaneous decisions led him to owning his very own comic store. Listen in as Django and Jeff dive into Brian’s experiences, challenges, and surprises as he navigates the comic retail world for the first time.
From valuable tips for new and aspiring comic shop owners to humorous anecdotes that highlight the unpredictable nature of entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with relatable moments and practical advice. Discover how Brian's adventures with Earth 519 Collectibles are shaping his perspective on the industry, and pick up some handy insights along the way!
Tune in to find out what happens when comic fandom and retail collide in the most delightful ways!
Links from this episode:
Earth 519 (https://earth519.com)
The Comics Place (https://www.thecomicsplace.com/)
Comic Shop Assistant (https://comicshopassistant.com/)
Manage Comics (https://managecomics.com)
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5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100
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94
YouTube
76
Engagement
60
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