Comics Unscripted

Despite some technical difficulties, we made it! Here's James Lines and Christian de Matteo from Fugitive Poems talking about their anthology series, the Containment Breach!

This episode, Jeffrey Burandt, writer of Ghost Planet, a one-shot from Scout Comics, talks with me about his history in comics, caption boxes, and cynicism.

Edwin Decastro, writer of Lost Between Worlds, joins me to talk about writing, knowing your characters, and life after death.

Mick Beyers, writer and artist of books like 'He May Yet Conquer' A Martian Tale and Royo Cheeks, on Kickstarter now, comes on the podcast to talk about writing, art, and his creative process.

Wells Thompson, one of the co-writers of Mechaton (on Kickstarter now), comes on to talk about crowdfunding, his writing process, and Craig Thompson's graphic novel, Blankets.

We return from our hiatus for an episode on our one-year anniversary with returning guest Toben Racicot! We talk about his new book Pilgrim's Dirge, on Kickstarter now, as well as his writing process and collaborating with other creators!

Darren Vogt, Sam Owen, and John Bernardo of the Comics on the Spot podcast join Comics Unscripted to talk about making comics on the spot and what they've learned by starting their own podcast!

Elyse Russell, writer of Sentience coming from Band of Bards, comes on the podcast to talk a lot about writing, reading, and then a few weird things at the end. 

We get a little bit political this episode, talking with comic creator and journalist Erik Thurman. We talk a lot about his career, the crossover between informative journalism and graphic arts, and the burning question: is there hope for the future? (there is)

Adam Rose , writer of Corollary, comes on the podcast to have a nice chat about collecting comics, some writing insights, and his new book Corollary that comes out on April 20! Plus we talk about the genius and weirdness inside James Tynion's The Nice House on the Lake. 

Shaun Noel, writer of City of Walls, talks with me about writing a webcomic, writing an ending, and worldbuilding, all as we discuss Paul Jenkins' and Jae Lee's Inhumans.

In an informal therapy session, Melissa Meszaros of Don't Hide PR comes on the podcast to talk about PR, advice for comic creators, parents' expectations, and her new book Heavy Metal Headbang, out now!

Andrew Clemson, writer of Star Bastard, Bette Noir, and Damsel from DISTRESS, is on the podcast to discuss writing across genres, working with a publisher, and putting together your comics team. 

Pardon the technical difficulties, but Jake and Ray come on the podcast to promote their comic, Astounding Tales #1, out now! We talk about Silver Age comics, their collaborative process, and how it all relates to Alex Ross and Kurt Busiek's Marvels!

Jason Inman (@jawiin), writer of Super Best Friend (now on Kickstarter), Jupiter Jet, and Science! Elements of Dark Energy comes on to talk about writing TV and comics, building a creative team for comics, and putting those comics on Kickstarter.

Kristian Herrera (@YesThatKristian) is the writer of the comic now on Kickstarter, Sidekick for Hire! We talk about his book, what makes a good superhero story, and what sets his story apart. We also have a great book club discussing Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' Kill or Be Killed and how it relates to superhero stories.

Patrick Lugo (@PLUGO) is the creator of A Tiger's Tale, coming to Kickstarter on February 1st. We talk about Patrick's ties to martial arts, the lesson he's learned from his teachers, and his journey of developing the world and website behind A Tiger's Tale.

Karla Nappi (@musingsbycrazed on Twitter), the creator and writer of the Second Sight series Duplicant comes on to talk about writing a pandemic comic in the midst of a pandemic, even if that wasn't her intention, along with her background in television. We also discuss the Scout Comics series White Ash.

Tim Stolinski (@timmerzzz77) and Chris Benamati (@HiMyNameisTophs), founders of Band of Bards come on the podcast to give their best (or favorites) of 2021, along with talking about what they've done with Band of Bards this year and where they plan to go. Make sure to subscribe, wherever you listen to podcasts!

Today I talk to Lanier Burton of From Scratch Comics. We discuss his many creative talents and how creating is what he loves to do.

Christian Ochoa, founder of Comical Foods, comes on to talk about his upcoming Kickstarter Journey to the Top of the Food Pyramid, as well as marketing, starting a company, and the importance of branding. 

An indie comics state of the union with Matt Ligeti, founder and editor-in-chief of The Comic Book Yeti, home to comic reviews made simple. We discuss crowdfunding, publishing, and trends and creators to watch in the indie comics community.

Steve Urena (writer of Slow Pokes and Zombie Date Night) joins us to talk about his love of all things horror, his writing process, and marketing your Kickstarter! Find his comics here: https://steveurena.gumroad.com/

Toben and Alaire Racicot (Crown and Anchor) come on the podcast to talk religion, collaboration, and worldbuilding, along with the Image Comics series Outer Darkness

Phillip Maira of the Crackle anthologies comes on to talk about starting out in comics, his journey, and the importance of small stories when it comes to writing comics.