Two Geeks Talking

"Sometimes the most pivotal moments in life come from the most unexpected places." In this episode, I sit down with Rich Davis, an Eisner-nominated comic writer and the mastermind behind gripping series like Cult of Dracula, Rise of Dracula, Prometheus in Chains, REIGN OF DRACULA, and his latest project, Angel/Hunter. Rich’s journey is a testament to the power of serendipity, passion, and relentle...

Just like that meme: "What Does An Audio Engineer Do do do do..." Jay Yow has had a successful 16 year career as an Audio, Music, Podcast Engineer with his own work and being a Producer on The James Altucher Show.  As an engineer he's learned a few tricks of the trade from managing issues on the fly, to giving a master class in under 10 minutes to fledgling Engineers. We dove into Tech of a succes...

Musician William John Titus Bishop grew up with music on the mind and in the soul. From his days being classically trained in Cello to learning the drums and the guitar on his own, he has taken his love of music to the next level by learning the folk styling of Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Janis Joplin and more. 

After our January livestream broke expectations (thank you!), host Izolda Trakhtenberg (Your Creative Mind Podcast) reassembles an all-star panel to dissect the unspoken challenges of podcasting. No fluff—just tactical insights from veterans who’ve navigated these waters. This Episode’s Firestarters: Kurt Sasso (Two Geeks Talking) "How to Ask The Right Questions & Extract Jaw-Dropping Stories...

Michael Regina, the passionate voice behind  @readthefreakingcomics  dives into the fascinating intersection of comic books, comic book research, and historical preservation. Michael shares his journey exploring single-issue comics from Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse. This is more than just entertainment; it highlights these cultural artifacts and their importance in documenting the history of comi...

Laurie Calcaterra is the creator and writer of the comic series Path of the Pale Rider, a podcast host, martial arts master, hot sauce maker, and advocate for undead ethics in comics. We explore her creative process, from naming characters and animals to creating scratch-and-sniff stickers that smell like the undead. Plus, we discuss her Kickstarter for Issue 6, which has funded and hit stretch go...

Author Eric Sonnenschein is a Writer, Poet, Journalist, was in a Rock and Roll band called the Erotics in the 1970s in New York, joined the Peace Corps and because a teacher, a husband and father. From a continuous drive to  write and never stop writing to creating "Rocked and Rolled!" his account of the New York Rock Scene playing in a band and more!

Patrick Joseph Healy returns to Two Geeks Talking to discuss "Please, Let Me Save You" Book Two in the Agony Trilogy series. We discuss the characters of this next book. How nuclear dystopia compared to reality of this current dystopia is passé. How having ADHD has allowed him to access short content marketing and creativity he never knew he possessed and more!

Here's a recap episode with tons of amazing knowledge, tips and tricks that 8 interview show hosts have collaborated on during the February 2025 Livestream on Two Geeks Talking. Questions: How did your show get its name?  How To Choose The Right Tech for the show? How To Get That Big Name Client (it's easier than you think). Are you getting Quality or Quantity of Guests on your show? How To Resear...

Scott "Snake" Watson is the writer and letterer for the series: View of the Phoenix Trees. It is a comic series from stories of his grandparents and parents escape from Vietnam. The comic follows a group of 'Hoi boat people' escaping and travel towards freedom. The stories weaves tales of old tales passed down between family members in Vietnam, a touch of fantasy, and a semi-biography, all while s...

Chase McPherson is a web-based journalist by day and an author by night. His popular series Bloodbound brings Hunter (a person struggling with mental health) being turned into a Vampire / Demon hybrid into the world of the supernatural.  Chase returns to talk about his newest novel in the series: Bloodbound: Extreme Temperatures. We dive into this latest issue, character development from issue one...

In this Podcast, Aaron Ryan is a bestselling author and voiceover artist currently working on his 27th, 28th, and 29th books, with his most notable work being the Dissonance sci-fi post-apocalyptic saga. His recent publications include the sci-fi thrillers "Forecast" and "The Slide," children's books "The Ring of Truth" and "The Sword of Joy," and business reference books on voice-over production....

Braxton Cosby is the CEO of Cosby Media Productions and returns to the show to discuss his newest book BROKEN, the direction of the company with Comic imprints, the change in publishing and technology and how AI is affecting the creative space in all media.

Paxson Chase In his raw and introspective EP "It Hurts, Doesn't It?", Paxson Chase transforms personal mental health struggles into a powerful musical journey that invites listeners to heal alongside him. Drawing from New Jersey's vibrant environments, Paxson Chase crafts emotionally charged R&B tracks that explore the depths of human vulnerability.  Beyond his music, he's a passionate artist...

Matt Drago, a SAG-AFTRA and Actor's Equity actor, recently joined Two Geeks Talking to discuss his latest film, "Somewhere in Montana". Drago plays Fabian Verdugo, a Hollywood film director, in this indie feature set to release in 2025. Drago shares his enjoyment working with Graham McTavish and Michelle Hurd on location in Polson, Montana. He highlighted the local community's support and the cast...

Keith Champagne has been working for Marvel and DC Comics since 1993. During that time he's worked on a number of independent comics including Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters. Working in his own publishing company New Pain Pro, Rich Stahnke connected with Keith about the idea for their own series called: P.U.N.C.H. Pubescent Undercover Neuro-Diverse Cryptid Hunters. Keith talks about th...

Michael S. Katz and Keith Champagne, creators of the Golden Years spin-off Night Fox, discuss the creative process behind developing a standalone superhero story and share insights on the comics industry. The interview explores the challenges and opportunities of creating spin-off series, the impact of lighthearted superhero genres on creativity, and valuable tips for aspiring comic creators and c...

Robbie J. Atkinson has been in the film industry, K-Pop and now a successful manga writer for her series: The Seventh Kingdom: Fukushuu no Oukoku. Together with Illustrators Wala the founder of TAGLINE 9 and others, she has put together a world of action in a story and world only she can tell.

Madeleine Holly-Rosing returns to Two Geeks Talking to discuss her latest Kickstarter campaign for Boston Metaphysical Society Vol. 2 Special Edition Hardback. In the interview, she delves into the book's details, the various Kickstarter tiers available, and shares her recent experience exploring audiobooks from renowned authors in High Fantasy and other genres.

Mike Scrase, co-creator of the intense and thrilling comic series "ZIP" discusses issue 3, of the series featuring The Hive. This terrifying collective of nanobots with Artificial Intelligence have found its next complex structure to assimilate: Humanity itself!  Mike Scrase dives into his own mental health struggles which shaped the world and characters, how his mutation with Aniridia and a Crack...

Samuel London's "Alpha Guard" is a thrilling sci-fi series set on Mars, following the adventures of an elite bodyguard facing extreme challenges. This gripping narrative, described as "Jack Reacher in space," explores the future of human colonization on the Red Planet while delivering intense action and suspense. London's unique blend of science fiction and thriller elements promises to captivate...

Daniel Kalban, a talented comic writer known for works like American Gods and Knightwrath, has created a new comic series called "Sherlock Holmes: The Phantom Masquerade," which brings together the iconic detective and the enigmatic Phantom of the Opera. Kalban weaves the worlds of Sherlock Holmes and the Phantom into a unique narrative, with the stunning art of illustrator J. Schiek and colorist...

Matthew Carauddo, author of the "Diamond Dragons" series, brings 30+ years of diverse production experience to his epic fantasy saga5. In our podcast, we explore how Carauddo's background in acting, directing, fight choreography, and sound design enriches his vivid storytelling and world-building in the hexalogy15. We delve into his unique writing process, which includes coordinating book releases...

Trevor Mueller, Harvey Award nominee and record-holding 11-time guest on Two Geeks Talking podcast, returns to discuss his latest graphic novel, DEMON CITY. This horror-buddy cop story follows two detectives—one human and one demon—as they investigate the murder of Death himself in an apocalyptic Chicago. DEMON CITY, is a fantastic 168-page full-color hardcover featuring artwork by Marco Perugini,...

Flobo Boyce is a comedian, baseball journalist and a comic writer with his newest series called: First Place Losers. If you love the Mechs from the 90s like Robotech, Mech Warrior and others, this is the comic for you. Moving from the Flatlands of New York to Los Angeles, his love of the Entertainment industry does not stop as we talk about the comic series, characters, who his favourite wrestlers...