Gutter Boys

An episode of month may not be ideal, but it is what it is. The boys return with a late episode with NYC-based cartoonists/educators/podcasters Nick Forker and Michael Shea-Wright. We talk about their ongoing YouTube video series and podcast, Comics People, as well as their time in the city as they navigated the art world in the early oughts, how their work has developed over the years, how they m...

The boys return with guest Derek M. Ballard to talk about his upcoming self-published book, Good Lord! He Done Up and Quit!? that he was able to successfully overfund on Kickstarter. Since JB and Derek share their background with the great state of Florida, and in particular the GATOR NATION of Gainesville, they talk about the ups and downs of the state, what it means to be a Floridian, and why Fl...

Another late episode, and right before the month is over so technically it isn't late in a way if you think about it. On this episode, the boys are joined with Arizona-based cartoonist Nick Cagnetti to talk about his books Pink Lemonade and Spirit of the Shadows, his upcoming Archie run, what comics got him into the medium, and a lot of Spider-Man talk from a self-avowed Spidey superfan. Follow Ni...

I guess this is a Canadian podcast now because we have a back-to-back canuck invasion on the pod. On this episode, we're joined with Vancouver-based cartoonist JP Ayres to talk about his new comic, GASH. We also cover a variety of wide-ranging topics including Sopranos chatter, Ayres' development as a cartoonist, what made them decide to start making comics, the highs and lows of Canada, VanCAF dr...

OK sorry again, we skipped another week. This podcasting racket sucks!!!! Thankfully this week's guest doesn't suck. Colin Blanchette is the editor and publisher of Canon, a comic zine filled with articles, interviews, and reviews. When not busy working at Fantagraphics, Colin spends his evenings overseeing one of the best zines in the market filled with thoughtful insight created from the perspec...

Sorry we skipped another week. The Boys have been busy with L I F E. But also this means the show still isn't over yet. On this episode, we're joined with Jared Sarnie to talk about his upcoming comic The Machine is Broken (Fieldmouse Press). We also forgot to ask him where he's located at, so that's on us. Journalism truly is dead.  Follow Jared on Instagram @fantagraphicz to check out his work....

Yeah so we took a few weeks ago because of life. But we're back, an we have a great episode with our baby boy Ethan Woronko, a Vancouver-based cartoonist, to talk about his upcoming fundraising campaign to publish his 200 page lucha noir book, A Ring of Lies. We also go through his early work, his upbringing around art, how he came to love comics and lucha libre, and much more! Follow Ethan on IG...

We love comics, don't we folks? And who better to talk to than Bryce Gold, executive director at BODEGA Comix and publisher at Pyrite Pres, who is also the man behind a new small press show in NYC called the Brooklyn Comics Expo. We talk about his introduction to comics, how and why he decided to go all-in with making a career out of funny books, what BODEGA hopes to achieve, and behind-the-scenes...

Listen up butter cup, we were gone for most of the month. Deal with it!!!! But we're back, and the boys are joined with the mad lads of Underground Kingdom Comix, Mat Reaves and Adam Falp, all the way from ENGUHLAND. We breakdown the history of their art collective/publisher, their journeys that led them to self-published comics, the "scene" in the UK, and what they're plotting for the future. Fol...

Da boys have ascertained the the coordinates and are one their way to catch and compromise to a permanent end this episode. Joining us from beautiful Los Angeles, California is Sam Grinberg, cartoonist and character designer to talk about his ongoing book, Scumburbia. We also get into his past, touching on his early love for cartoons, how he got his foot in the door of the comics industry, and the...

This episode may be late, but it's not a big deal. It's not a big deal. You gotta calm down. Take a seat. Breathe. Everything is going to be okay. Or will it? We don't have the answers, but what we do have is Dan Welch and David Cardoza to talk about their comics zine, Cashiers Du Cinéma. Dan and David also share stories about how they ended up in New York City, their day jobs at movie theaters th...

The first month of 2026 is in the books. It sucked. 11 more of these mfers to go. But on the bright side, the boys are joined with Portland-based cartoonist Dustin Weaver to talk about his development as an artist, how he found himself interning at Wildstorm Studios, his work on several key titles at Marvel and Dark Horse, and his pivot to smaller independent titles that he writes and draws at Ima...

New year, same pod. After a long holiday hiatus, the boys are back to ring in the new year with a brand new episode. What better way to celebrate than to have look back at 2025 with our annual REDACTED & Simps Awards! Who were last year's winners and losers? Are things getting worse? Will the show continue? Tune in to find out :) Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@...

Skipped a week due (we have lives outside of the pod unfortunately), but we're here with a new episode. We're joined with Cinci-based artist Joe Walsh to talk about his debut self-published comic The Shifting Ground and what made him decide to take the plunge into comics. We also talk about his formative years as an artist, the evolution of his career, the formation of INK's Comics Club, what comi...

A week late but aayyyy whaddyagonnado. Brooklyn-based cartoonist Connor McCann joins the show to talk about their upcoming book Demon Summoner Gash Gash (Strangers), his development as an artist and designer, his thought process for putting together a comic, and his major sources of inspiration. Follow Connor on IG @connormakescomics. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast...

Gutter Boys are back from a month-long break. NYC-based cartoonist Andrew Alexander joins us to talk about his anthology series CRAM, what got him into comics as a fan and later as a cartoonist, printmaking and book binding, his sources of inspiration, and what his plans are going into next year. Follow Andrew on IG @andyalexandy Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmai...

Autumn Boys back with a podcast. Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill swing by to talk about their new Image book, Death to Pachuco, and their ongoing comic strip Gil Thorp. Ramon Villalobos is mentioned (derogatory). Follow Henry on IG @henryjbarajas and Rachel @ohhhaeee. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutte...

The boys link up with Shaheen Beardsley, creator of Oboy Comics. Originally from California, Shaheen is now in Columbus, OH teaching the youth of tomorrow about the wonders of comics as a grad student. We cover his newest issue of Oboy, animation, inspirations, and sitcoms. Follow Shaheen on IG @shaheen_beardsley or go oboycomics.com to check out his work. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email u...

Cutting it close, but this episode is certified ON TIME. And on this extra long episode, we're joined with LA-based cartoonist Ryan Cecil Smith. Ryan is known in many small press circles as one of the kings of risography. We dig into his history with riso, why he keeps making comics while juggling freelance work as a full-time artist, his experiences working on animation projects for TV, modern ar...

Late again?! Yes, late again. However, would you rather have a mediocre episode that's on time or a great episode that's a few days late? On this episode we're joined with Providence-based cartoonist Liz Buldoc as we navigate her autobio comics, how she fell in love with the medium, looking back at COVID and the impact it had on artists, her brief time away from making art to earn a masters degree...

It's Ghoul Summer, and to celebrate, the boys interview Chicago-based animator, videographer, and publisher Kevin Fermini to talk about his pivot into comics publishing with Trapdoor Press. We talk about the so-far-released titles under his new imprint, his long held interest in the medium of comics, his relationship with the music label Library of the Occult, the various projects he's worked on,...

OK FINE we're back to being late again. There's good reason for that this time. You try editing two hours of audio. We're joined with returning guest Matthew Allison to talk about his upcoming self-published comic, Sweet Sepulcher. This one is LONG and full of topics relating to the themes and topics Matt explores in his latest book, including (but not limited to) AI art, weighing the the positive...

We're finally back on a normal schedule with an ON TIME EPISODE. Joining us is Stephen Pellnat, Portland-based cartoonist and educator, to talk about his ongoing comic series Upstate. The boys also talk about his work as a teacher, his frustration as a cartoonist while juggling several high-stress jobs, the current state of publishing, and how the influence of anime and manga could give readers a...

Please, have a seat. The boys would like to have a conversation with you about the state of comics culture today. They also want you to listen to their interview with Philladelphia's own Gina Dawson and Tom Marquet, owners and operators of Partners and Sons. We discuss the business of comics, their origin stories, the many trials and tribulations of the shop, its rise to prominence as a central hu...

It's time. We're joined with LA-based cartoonist Mary Shyne to talk about her new book, You and Me on Repeat. It's available for sale at all fine comic retailers starting today! Follow Mary on Instagram @maryshyneonline. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboyspodcast@gmail.com and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mo...