The Askari Cast

After many Star Wars break downs, it's curious no one really talks about the fact that Han Solo was pretty much running drugs, weapons and many other …

Rod Van Blake and Andrea Rose Washington chat about JUNG_E a Korean scifi film set on a future yet nearly uninhabitable Earth in the midst of civil war. Data from the mind of a war hero is used to create AI driven …

Jordan Purnell Jackson and Rod Van Blake discuss episode 6 of Willow "Prisoners of Skellin" streaming now on Disney Plus! Spoilers if you have yet to watch that far.

Jordan Purnell Jackson and Rod Van Blake discuss the fifth episode of Willow titled "Wildwood" streaming now on Disney Plus! Spoilers for those of you who have not watched that far.

Rod Van Blake, Jordan Purnell Jackson and Andrea Rose Washington discuss the fourth episode of Willow which takes us back to a familiar location from the 1988 film. Spoilers if you have yet to watch that far!

Andrea Rose Washington, Rod Van Blake and Jordan Purnell Jackson speak on the third episode of the show Willow streaming now on Disney plus!

Jordan Purnell Jackson and Rod Van Blake discuss the second episode of Willow The High Aldwin streaming now on Disney Plus! Spoilers if you have yet to watch the first two episodes!

Andrea Rose Washington, Jordan Purnell Jackson and Rod Van Blake talk about the legacy show Willow streaming now on Disney plus that continues the story from the 1988 film!

Andrea Rose Washington, Jordan Purnell Jackson and Rod Van Blake talk Jordan Peele's latest horror/thriller offering Nope streaming now on Peacock! Spoilers for those who have yet to watch it!

Andrea Rose Washington, Jordan Purnell Jackson and Rod Van Blake discuss the sequel to Black Panther, Wakanda Forever! Spoilers in the second half. You have been warned! If you like epic fantasy tales with gods, magi, …

Rod Van Blake sits down with Omari Malik of Blacktooth Publishing, creator of Adastra, Dogpile and Snake Bite! Come listen to what he has going on …

Rod Van Blake, Jordan Purnell Jackson and Andrea Rose Washington talk about Entergalactic the animated film streaming now on Netflix starring Kid Cudi! Spoilers if you have yet to watch!

Andrea Rose Washington, Rod Van Blake and Jordan Purnell Jackson give their thoughts on Werewolf by Night! A recent offering streaming now on Disney …

Rod Van Blake, Andrea Rose Washington and Jordan Purnell Jackson give their thoughts on the Netflix film End of the Road starring Queen Latifah, Beau Bridges and Ludacris AKA Chris Bridges! Spoilers for those who have …

Jordan Purnell Jackson, Andrea Rose Washington join Rod Van Blake to discuss the urban vampire hunting fun that is Day Shift streaming now on Netflix! Spoilers if you have yet to check it out!

Andrea Rose Washington, Jordan Purnell Jackson and Rod Van Blake talk about the last two episodes as well as the bonus double episode of the Sandman streaming now on Netflix! Spoilers for those of you who have yet to …

Rod Van Blake and Jordan Purnell Jackson talk about episodes 7 and 8 of the Sandman streaming now on Netflix! Spoilers if you haven't watched that far!

Rod Van Blake and Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss episode 5, 24/7 and episode 6 The Sounds of Her Wings of the Netflix series the Sandman! Spoilers if you have yet to get that far!

Rod Van Blake and Andrea Rose Washington discuss the third and fourth episodes of the Sandman streaming now on Netflix! Spoilers for you who have yet to watch that far!

Andrea Rose Washington, Rod Van Blake and Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss the first two episodes of The Sandman streaming now on Netflix! The series is based on graphic novels written by Neil Gaiman. SPOILERS for those …

Rod Van Blake, Andrea Rose Washington and Jordan Purnell Jackson talk the Predator prequel film Prey starring Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, …

Andrea Rose Washington, Jordan Purnell Jackson and Rod Van Blake talk the film The Gray Man streaming now on Netflix starring Ryan Gosling opposite Chris Evans in a spy vs spy action flick! Spoilers if you have yet to …

Rod Van Blake, Jordan Purnell Jackson, and Andrea Rose Washington go through their thoughts on the last two episodes of Ms. Marvel season 1, streaming now on Disney Plus! SPOILERS for those of you who have not finished …

Rod Van Blake, Moneca Pinkett and Andrea Rose Washington discuss the fourth episode of Ms. Marvel "Seeing Red" streaming now on Disney Plus. SPOILERS for those that haven't watched up to that point!

Rod Van Blake, and Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss the third episode of Ms. Marvel titled "Destined" streaming now on Disney Plus! Spoilers if you have not watched up to this point! You have been warned.

Rod Van Blake, Andrea Rose Washington and Jordan Purnell Jackson give their thoughts on the second episode of Ms. Marvel "Crushed" streaming now on Disney Plus! SPOILER ALERT if you have not watched up to that point!

Rod Van Blake, Andrea Rose Washington and Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss the opening episode of Ms. Marvel streaming now on Disney Plus! Spoilers for those who have yet to watch "Generation Why".

Jordan Purnell Jackson, Andrea Rose Washington, and Rod Van Blake give their thoughts on the finale to the Halo TV show streaming on Paramount Plus titled "Transcendence". SPOILER ALERT if you are not caught up!

Andrea Rose Washington, Rod Van Blake and Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss episode 8 of Halo on Paramount plus! Spoiler alert if you have not watched up to this point! Only one more episode to go!

Andrea Rose Washington, Jordan Purnell Jackson and Rod Van Blake discuss the seventh episode of Halo "Inheritance" streaming now on Paramount plus! SPOILER ALERT if you have yet to reach that far in the show! Two more …

Rod Van Blake, Jordan Purnell Jackson and Andrea Rose Washington are back with their thoughts on the 6th episode of Halo! Streaming now on Paramount plus. Only three more episodes to go! SPOILER ALERT if you have not …

Rod Van Blake, Andrea Rose Washington and Jordan Purnell Jackson give their thoughts on the fifth episode of the show based on the popular …

Andrea Rose Washington, Jordan Purnell Jackson and Rod Van Blake break down and discuss their thoughts on the new Halo series streaming on Paramount plus. "Homecoming" is the title for the fourth episode. SPOILERS for …

This week Rod Van Blake, Andrea Rose Washington and Jordan Purnell Jackson talk episode 3 "Emergence" of the Halo series on Paramount plus based on …

Andrea Rose Washington, Jordan Purnell Jackson and Rod Van Blake, all creators in their own right give their impressions on the second episode of Halo on the Paramount plus streaming app! SPOILERS for those that have …

This week Andrea Rose Washington, Jordan Purnell Jackson and Rod Van Blake discuss the new Paramount plus series Halo based on the popular video game …

The Askari cast is back with another special guest! Beserat Debebe of ETAN comics joins Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and the Nyumbani Chronicles and Jordan Purnell Jackson creator of the …

Jordan Purnell Jackson graphic artist/Illustrator and creator of the E.V.E. of Insurrection comic, and Illustrator for the Ancient Illumination graphic novels as well as the Jericho's Bane comic based on the novel by …

Jordan Purnell Jackson creator of the E.V.E. of Insurrection comic and Illustrator of the Ancient Illumination graphic novels as well as the Jericho's Bane comic joins Rod Van Blake, author of the Ancient Illumination …

Andrea Rose Washington (Adalithiel, Elendil, Ahmantree's Magic), Rod Van Blake (Ancient Illuminatiion series, Nyumbani Chronicles: The Return Home), and Jordan Purnell Jackson (E.V.E. of Insurrection, Ancient …

This week the Askari Cast discusses the recent backlash for the trailer released for Amazon Prime's series Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Jordan Purnell Jackson creator of the E.V.E of Insurrection comic and …

The Askari Cast is back to discuss episodes 7 and 8 of Vox Machina on Amazon Prime! Spoilers for those of you who aren't at least that far into the series. Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and the …

The Askari Cast is back for another round of talks on the animated show on Amazon Prime Vox Machina! Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and Nyumbani Chronicles: The Return Home is joined by Andrea …

The Askari Cast is back! This week Andrea Rose Washington author of Adalithiel, Elendil and Ahmantree's Magic, Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and Nyumbani Chronicles: the Return Home and Jordan …

Taking a break from our "darker" content reviews before we get into the Witcher season 2, Andrea Rose Washington, author of Adalithiel, Ahmantree's Magic and Elendil suggested we check out Vox Machina an animated show …

The Askari cast takes on the last two episodes of the Wheel of Time! Andea Rose Washington author of Adalithiel, Elendil and Ahmantree's Magic, …

Jordan Purnell Jackson, graphic artist and Illustrator who created the E.V.E. of Insurrection comic, Andrea Rose Washington author of Adalithiel, Elendil and Ahmantrees' Magic, and Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient …

This week Andrea Rose Washington, author of Adalithiel, Elendil and Ahmantree's Magic, Jordan Purnell Jackson, Illustrator for the Ancient Illumination graphic novels, the Jericho's Bane comic, and creator of the E.V.E. …

Jordan Purnell Jackson, creator of the E.V.E. of Insurrection comic and illustrator of the Ancient Illumination graphic novels as well as the Jerichos' Bane comic, Andrea Rose Washington author of Adalithiel, Elendil …

Andrea Rose Washington author of Adalithiel, Elendil and Ahmantree's Magic, Jordan Purnell Jackson graphic artist and Illustrator for the Ancient …

Season one of the Foundation on Apple TV has concluded and the Askari cast has finally gotten around to discuss their thoughts on it. Jordan Purnell Jackson graphic artist and illustrator of the E.V.E of Insurrection …

Jordan Purnell Jackson of JP JACKSON ART and creator of the E.V.E. of Insurrection comic, Andrea Rose Washington author of Adalithiel, Ahmantree's Magic and Elendil, and Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination …

Jordan Purnell Jackson graphic artist and creator of the E.V.E. of Insurrection comic and Illustrator of the Ancient Illumination graphic novels joins Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination novel series and …

Andrea Rose Washington author of Adalithiel, Elendil and Ahmantree's Magic, Jordan Purnell Jackson creator of E.V.E. of Insurrection and the illustrator of the Ancient Illumination graphic novels and Jericho's Bane …

Andrea Rose Washington the author of Adalithiel, Ahmantree's Magic and Elendil, Jordan Purnell Jackson graphic artist/Illustrator for the Ancient …

The Askari Cast is whole again as Andrea Rose Washington author of Adalithiel, Elendil and Ahmantree's Magic rejoins Rod Van Blake author of the …

The Askari Cast gives their takes on the Finale for the Disney plus show "What If" where the Watcher breaks his vow! Hear Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and Nyumbani Chronicles: the Return Home,

Rod Van Blake, author of the Ancient Illuminations series and Nyumbani Chronicles: the Return Home, along with Jordan Purnell Jackson, graphic artist, animator and Illustrator of the Ancient Illumination graphic novels, …

The Askari cast is back as Rod Van Blake, author of the Ancient Illumination series, and Nyumbani Chronicles: the Return Home, Andrea Rose Washington author of Adalithiel, Elendil and Ahmantree's Magic along with Jordan …

The Askari Cast with Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and Nyumbani Chronicles: the Return Home, and Jordan Purnell Jackson Illustrator for the Ancient Illumination graphic novel adaptations and …

This week Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and Nyumbani Chronicles, Andrea Rose Washington author of Adalithiel, Elendil and …

The Askari Cast is back to discuss another episode of What if on Disney plus! Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and Nyumbani Chronicles, Andrea Rose Washington author of Adalithiel, Elendil and …

Today the Askari cast take some time to talk about the What if series on Disney Plus. Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and Nyumbani Chronicles: the Return Home, Andrea Rose Washington author of …

Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and Nyumbani Chronicles: the Return Home, Jordan Purnell Jackson graphic artist and illustrator, and James Howard otherwise known as Arrow J. Knight author of …

The Askari Cast is back a couple days early this week with Awesome con coming up this weekend! Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and Nyumbani Chronicles, Andrea Rose Washington, author of …

Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and Nyumbani Chronicles :the Return Home, Jordan Purnell Jackson graphic artist, Illustrator of the Ancient Illumination graphic novel series and creator of the …

Today we discuss the Netflix action flick Gunpowder Milkshake starring Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Angela Bassett, Michelle Yeoh, Carla Gugino, and …

Todays topic is the new Netflix release of Masters of The Universe Revelation which has been the subject of much controversy lately. Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and Jordan Purnell Jackson …

The Askari cast is back to discuss our experience at Blerdcon 2021 which for a lot of folks was the first in person convention since the shutdown. …

The Askari cast discusses the Loki finale which just aired on Disney plus! Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series, Jordan Purnell Jackson graphic artist and creatorof the upcoming E.V.E. of Insurrection …

To save the Loki discussion for next weeks finale the Askari cast takes on the recent Amazon Prime release The Tomorrow War starring Chris Pratt, JK Simmons, Sam Richardson, and Yvonne Strahovski. Rod Van Blake author …

The Askari cast is back this week to discuss episode 4 of Loki which definitely took a turn from last week. Hear Rod Van Blake , author of the Ancient Illumination series and Graphic artist/Illustrator Jordan Purnell …

The Askari Cast is back with another discussion about Loki on Disney plus. Half way through the season now with three episodes down. Listen to Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and graphic artist …

The Askari cast is back to discuss the latest Disney Plus show starring Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson. Jordan Purnell Jackson graphic artist and Illustrator, along with Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination …

Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and Andrea Rose Washington author of Adalithiel, Elendil and Ahmantree's Magic sit down to chat about Paramount plus recent release Infinite about two contrasting …

Rod Van Blake author the Ancient Illumination series, Jordan Purnell Jackson graphic artist/Illustrator and creator of the Eve of Insurrection comic and Andrea Rose Washington author of Adalithiel, Elendil, and …

The Askari cast is back with Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and graphic artist/Illustrator Jordan Purnell Jackson get a chance to catch up with TJ Sterling Lead artist of RAE Comics to share his …

Welcome back to another Askari Cast! Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination scifi series, joined once again by graphic artist, illustrator …

Another Askari cast is here! Today Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series gets to talk with Andrea Rose Washington! She is the author of Adalithiel, Elendil and Ahmentree's Magic. Novels of the Fantasy, …

The Askari Cast is back as Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination and Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss Jupiter's Legacy the new series on Netflix based on another graphic novel from Image comics. We give our initial …

Today Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series and Illustrator and graphic designer Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss Yasuke! A highly …

Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination and graphic artist and illustrator Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss the finale for Falcon and Winter …

The Askari cast is back as Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination and Jordan Purnell Jackson of JPJacksonart is back to talk about the Shang-Chi trailer that was released as we head into the finale for Falcon and …

Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination along with graphic artist and Illustrator Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss Invincible which now has 6 episodes and later get into the silliness of some of the upcoming films …

The Askari cast is back for another movie discussion as Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination and Illustrator and graphic desginer Jordan Purnell Jackson of JPJacksonArt talk about the movie Godzilla VS Kong that …

The Askari Cast is back at it again with Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series joined today by fellow self published author Alfred J. Hunt who penned Alliance set in the magical land of Sahleam! Today …

"Another one!" In my DJ Khaled voice, Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series along with graphic artist and Illustrator Jordan Purnell Jackson back again for the Askari cast to discuss the new animated …

The Askari cast is back! Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination is joined once again by JPJacksonArt! Jordan and I discuss our thoughts on the Snyder Cut of the Justice League further since we missed our chance to …

Spoiler alert (sort of) This week I am without JP Jackson art, but wanted to drop my thoughts while this film was fresh in my mind. If you saw the 2017 version then not much can be spoiled however this was a more …

The Snyder cut releases on the 18th of this month but there is another DC show featuring the red caped last son of Krypton on the CW's streaming app that hasn't had as much fanfare. Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient …

This week we added an impromptu spoiler discussion following the season finale of WandaVision with Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination, …

Ta-Nehisi Coates is writing for a new film project featuring black Superman with JJ Abrams attached to produce. Not much else is known. Rod Van Blake author of Ancient Illumination along with graphic artist and …

On todays Askari cast Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series along with graphic artist, illustrator and animator Jordan Purnell Jackson we discuss interesting films and series coming to HBOMax, Disney …

Welcome to another Askari cast! Today Rod Van Blake, author of Ancient Illumination along with graphic artist and animator Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss gatekeeping in its various forms as it relates to being a …

Welcome to another Askari cast! Today Jordan Purnell Jackson and Rod Van Blake discuss side characters that have a mystique about them and whether too much exposure dilutes their value to the readers/viewers. Have a …

Welcome to another Askari cast! Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series along with Jordan Purnell Jackson Illustrator of the graphic novel series of the same title discuss their impressions of …

In this episode Jordan Jackson and I discuss diversity and representation. I give my thoughts on why I don't want to see Idris Elba as the new Bond or Green Lantern. I love Idris and all of his works for the most part …

Welcome back to another Askari cast! Today Rod Van Blake and Jordan Purnell Jackson discuss their personal experience with the controversial game Cyberpunk 2077, and the ways CD Project Red can possibly salvage things …

Well we survived 2020! Rod Van Blake author of the Ancient Illumination series talks with his good friend Jordan Purnell Jackson, Illustrator of the …

Here are my thoughts and impressions of the popular Disney plus series. It was awesome to see Luke but there was a far more interesting choice they …

My Artist JP Jackson and I discuss the series Lovecraft Country. It's only fitting that we discuss the horror scifi fantasy series based on the novel by Matt Ruff on all hallows eve! Here we give our thoughts on the …

Today I am talking with the artist Jordan P. Jackson who illustrated my graphic novel and we are discussing the relationship between writer and …

Today I get the opportunity to speak with TJ Sterling! An inspiring artist who has worked with both Marvel and DC, but more impressively is coming …

Today my artist Jordan P. Jackson joins me to discuss why the trend has continues for film studios to reboot older IP's instead of going with new …

With the holiday season for 2020 looming Sony and Microsoft have yet to announce pricing! Is that a smart move with everything going on currently? …

Today we get to hear from William Hayashi an acclaimed independent author of the Darkside trilogy who recently got a deal with Netflix for the rights to make his book series into a show for the streaming service. Come …

In this episode I talk about the reality of people automatically trashing your ideas. It's ok it's going to happen regardless just move on and take the steps to publish anyway.

These are just my thoughts on publishing and getting your creative vision out there to the people! My name is Rod Van Blake published author of the Ancient Illumination series that has three novels and a recently …