4 Tales Podcast

Danny and Kyrun sit down to talk about well, really nothing. With no guests this week, the guys sit down to talk smack. We go over being old and playing sports. We discussed who we would cast in live-action movies for Aceblade and Xob. We even go over the difference between being mainstream and indie. Subscribe to our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJz2yP0iJJ02IQ9JS3hT7kw?sub_...

Javon Stokes, writer, creator, and artist of books Heat and Strong takes some time of out his morning to join the 4 Tales Podcast. The guys discuss what books they would use to get people into comics, the apparent rise and fall of Michael Jackson, and more.  Read Javon's books at https://www.visuallystoked.com/ Follow Danny's books at https://www.4thwallpros.com/plusultra Check out Kyrun's bo...

Creator, writer, and podcaster Brandon Calloway hops on to tell us about his experience being a comic creator. We discuss how anime and manga influence Brandon.  Brandon also discusses what's on the horizon for him. Kyrun talks about a disturbing image of Clint Eastwood he found and Danny brings us quicktakes.  Check out Brandon's book at https://www.darkmooncomics.com Subscribe to our Y...

Victor Dandridge, aka the Hardest Working Man in Comics, joins the podcast to discuss his journey, and how he's able to meet so many celebrities, Star Trek, and racist turtles. The guys discuss what pushes Victor to keep making comics. We find out what Victor envisions for his works. Where does Victor's positive energy come from. And as always we have quicktakes. Support Victor's adventures here:...

Writers and creators of the popular series Belial, Shaun Barbour, and Chuck Pineau stop by the show to discuss launching issue 3 of their devilish series. They discuss how Belial came to be and how it evolved from its original form. We talk about the joys and difficulties of working with someone else. WE find out what Chuck does late at night. We also learn that Kyrun hates the Western genre and D...

Writer of the book "Girl from Xiratha", Ms. Janice Dennie stops by the podcast to talk about her next book "Firebird, Red Feather of Death" . We discuss the differences between being a novelist and a comic book writer. The group discusses where the origins of her comics come from. We dabble into some wrestling. Kyrun talks about the move to Agents of Geekdom and as always Danny's Quicktakes. Pick...

The author of countless books, Leanna Renee Heiber, stops by the show to discuss her journey into writing novels. We discuss where her fascination with ghosts began. How Scooby Doo influenced her writing. Why it's different than steampunk. And how Sister Act helped her to keep focused on her writing career. Kyrun has beef with Danny about black stuff. Danny has bad internet. Quicktakes and more.&n...

Vesenia Lindsey, aka Vesenia Designs, aka the Brooklyn Architect, stops by the podcast to talk about how she got into comics. Who pushed her to create her book Celestial Pulse and where the story is destined for. We also talk about how Danny injured himself, Kyrun has a surprise for past guest Kevin Chapman, quicktakes, and more. Buy Vesenia's books at https://vesenia-designs.square.site/ Subscrib...

Kevin Chapman, writer, and artist of books Afro Avenger and The Movement brings his love of comics to the podcast. We talk about what drives him to make comics. We also discuss what was his inspiration for making his character, who his inspirations are in comics, quicktakes, and things get heated between Kevin and Kyrun. All that and Danny and Kevin have surprises for each other, but no one has a...

Fred Mckinstry from NPC Comics stops by the podcast to discuss his love of MMA, comics, and Myspace. The guys discuss how to show a character evolve throughout a series. We find out where the name "Juice Lee' comes from. Kyrun gets in trouble with his mom. Danny has quicktakes. Check out Juice's music at https://juice-lee.bandcamp.com/ Read Juice's book at https://npccomics.com/product-category/pu...

Michael Watson from Freestyle Komics stops by to talk about his newest book Emerald Quest. The guys also discuss the impact of Milestone Media in their lives with the release of the documentary Milestone Generations. We discuss recasting T'Challa and the Wakanda Forever trailer and more. Help fund Michael's Kickstarter at fskgo.com Subscribe to our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channe...

We pin down Torrid Comics to talk about his book Bumper and Pinball. Danny can't be on the show today, but no worries Kyrun holds it down as he interviews artist and writer Nicholas Garza. From California, Garza produces the adventure series Bumper and Pinball and aEgis Force. We discuss how difficult it is to balance work life and art. Where Nicholas gets his inspiration from and more.  Chec...

When a guest doesn't show, Javon Stokes & Michael Watson, step in to talk with Danny & Kyrun about where comics are going. We discuss the recent explosion of comic creators and crowdfunding. The benefits of big cons and small cons and how to attract attention while at them. And as always, Danny's Quick takes. Subscribe to our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJz2yP0iJJ02...

Danny & Kyrun are guestless today again. So, no episode, right? WRONG! Danny and Kyrun talk about what they have going on. What they are working on and more. Danny drops a huge spoiler about his shop and Kyrun has Quicktakes. Come check out the fun. Subscribe to our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJz2yP0iJJ02IQ9JS3hT7kw?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Danny's books at https://ww...

Join Kyrun as he goes over crowdfunding campaigns that are active. Go support them if possible. Superheresies - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/josephduis/superheresies-showcase-golden-age-heroes-get-familial Viscairian Tales - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/202914154/viscairian-tales-marauders-masquerade-1-of-3 Dream Warriors - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/altworld/dream-warrio...

Award-winning author and artist, H. Gorlitz Scott join Danny & Kyrun to discuss her journey from becoming a webcomic creator to a novelist. Along the way, we find out what it's like being a creator in Australia Lite, the difficulties that come with juggling being a creator and family, and what she does to refocus herself. As always we also have Danny's quicktakes and Kyrun messing up with his...

In this special episode Danny and Kyrun interview the booming protector from Keyframe Comics: Bassforce! Find out what drives a superhero to risk their lives for all of us. Bassforce also answers some questions, as always we have Danny's Quicktakes, and things get a little heated in the end.  Bassforce is written and created by Chris Thomasma. Follow Bassforce's adventures at https://keyframe...

Danny j Quick joins Morgan Iverson and Javon Stokes for this week's episode of Top 5 live.  This week's topic? Top 5 gangster biblical characters.  Check out the podcast live every Tuesday on their youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/4thwallproductionsllc4thWall?sub_confirmation=1

Writer and illustrator Christie Shinn stops by the show to talk about her books and her event: Asian Invasion: Yellow Peril API Comic Creator Event. She also discusses what inspired her to create her event, the difficulties of producing your own comic, and what she has waiting for in the future.   To find out more about the Asian Invasion, check out their Facebook page -https://www.facebook.com/ev...

Marcel Dupree brings a multitude of characters, stories, books, and controversy and we are here for all of it. His name sparks a lot of controversy in the indie comic book industry but it's hard to deny his numbers. This week we speak with writer and publisher, Marcel Dupree from Evoluzione Publishing to discuss how he's able to produce so many books each month, his newest books, the mistakes he m...

Danny streams live from HBCUcon to talk about his newest Kickstarter for  Aceblade #6. Kyrun gets to interview Danny for the first time. This is  Danny's 6 issues of Aceblade and he talks bout the struggles of bringing new people to the campaign. The guys also discuss a major new item in the crowdfunder: Aceblade shoes designed by Danny & Kyrun! We also pay homage to the late Neal Ad...

Task, writer of the series Leaders of the Free World from Elevated Comics joins Danny and Kyrun to discuss how to build a comic book fanbase. We dive into growing up being a black comic creator. Dealing with racism from both inside and outside the community. The guys discuss ways how to build a social media platform. Danny's Quicktakes and more. This week's episode of Quicktakes is brought to...

Kyrun rides solo for most of the show as he interviews Othello Gooden Jr. We talk about Othello's books, Powerland Series. Discuss animes and how they influenced him. Unfortunately no Quicktakes today  April 3rd, 2022, 4th Wall Studios officially opens. Come down for the grand opening at 1412 North Church st Burlington, NC 2721  Check out Othello's work here https://www.youtube.com/chann...

The guys sit down with the  Kubert school graduate to discuss his time at the school. Where his  love for sci fi comes from. How to overcome failures. We also find out  if Kyrun was still exhausted from his time at the happiest place on  earth, if Danny can swim, and of course Danny's Quicktakes. This week's quick takes brought to you by Cthulhu Invades Wonderland.  Get yo...

Creator of the books Clarity Girl & Bassforce, Chris Thomasma joins the podcast to force some clarity to the podcast. We discuss his current Kickstarter. The difficulties being a writer and artist, while also handling the business side of things. We reintroduce what books we are reading and Danny's Quicktakes goes for the jugular.  Get a copy of Chris' book at https://www.kickstarter.com/...