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Welcome back to Talkin' Comics Podcast! This week AJ and Annakhan dive into another fun-filled comic adventure featuring their newest weekly comic book haul, Thor trivia, real or fake comic titles, Magic: The Gathering, upcoming conventions, and a preview of an incredible interview with Thor writer Torunn Grønbekk. In this episode we discuss: ✅ Weekly comic book pickups ✅ Harley Quinn and Batman...

What does it take to create a 100-page independent comic while balancing family, work, and life? This week on Talkin' Comics Podcast, AJ sits down with comic creator Stephen Fox to discuss his emotional horror graphic novel Scar Tissue, Kickstarter success, independent publishing, convention life, and why some of the best stories come from real life. Stephen shares his journey through depression,...

This week AJ and Annakhan celebrate Independence Day while diving into their newest comic book pickups, discussing what they've been reading, sharing comic shop adventures, and playing a patriotic edition of comic trivia and "Real or Fake Comic Titles." This episode includes: 🇺🇸 Weekly Comic Pulls 📚 Absolute Batman discussion ⚡ Thor Epic Collection reading 🃏 Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy update...

Can AI replace comic creators? What does it really take to publish comics today? And why are more creators turning to Kickstarter than ever before? This episode of Talkin' Comics welcomes back legendary comic creator Jimmie Robinson for an honest conversation about creativity, AI, independent comics, publishing, conventions, HeroesCon, Kickstarter campaigns, and his newest graphic novel Artillery....

Comic creator Ryan Crowe joins Talkin' Comics to discuss his upcoming horror series This Land Is Old and Dark, working with Invader Comics, comic book marketing, horror storytelling, conventions, social media strategy, and what every indie creator should know before publishing their first comic. Ryan also explains how his background in professional marketing helped shape his comic career, why crea...

Welcome to Talkin' Comics Episode 128! This week AJ and Annakhan welcome comic creator Mike Alger back to the show for an in-depth conversation about his upcoming comic DOA (Department of Other World Affairs). Mike shares how a mysterious building inspired the story, why he wanted a fresh take on supernatural comics, and how his background in psychology influences his writing. We also dive into: •...

Join AJ and Annakhan from Talkin' Comics as they crack open Star Wars Pogs packs and battle it out in a fun Pack vs Pack challenge! From Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker to Obi-Wan Kenobi and Han Solo, we discover awesome Star Wars collectibles while competing for bragging rights. Who will pull the best Pogs? Who will win the Slammers showdown? If you love Star Wars, retro collectibles, trading card...

What does it take to create your own comic book from scratch? This week on Talkin' Comics Podcast, AJ sits down with writer, artist, and creator Dee Hausner, the mastermind behind Kid Nebula. They discuss the journey of creating an indie comic, building community in comics, crowdfunding through Kickstarter, and turning life's toughest moments into creative inspiration. Dee shares how the loss of f...

In Episode 124 of Talkin' Comics, AJ, Annakhan, share their unforgettable trip to HeroesCon 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina! And Colin Hawkins joins the show to talk about his new project! From meeting Stephanie Phillips and Skottie Young to finding rare Harley Quinn comics, Thor back issues, exclusive variants, and convention freebies, this episode is packed with comic book excitement. We also...

What happens when a history buff, police officer, and comic creator combine their passions into one epic story? This week on Talkin' Comics, AJ sits down with creator Ryan Bird to discuss his upcoming comic Red Devil, part of the larger Task Force Liberty universe. Inspired by Golden Age comics and World War II history, Red Devil follows Diablo Redhill, an Apache Marine thrust into the Pacific The...

Disclaimer: And were back to fun thumbnails. According to Annakhan we were getting to boring on our episode thumbnails! Welcome to Talkin' Comics Episode 122! This episode is brought to you by Ryan Bird's Red Devil: Task Force Liberty Kickstarter. Red Devil is a thrilling WWII epic, telling the story of Diablo Redhill, a U.S. Marine forced into service after being wrongfully convicted simply for d...

On this episode of Talkin' Comics, AJ sits down with award-winning fantasy author Evan Kidwell to discuss his debut novel, Timaeus Spark and the Luck Curse. Evan shares how childhood bullying, fantasy novels, and a lifelong love of storytelling inspired him to create a young adult fantasy adventure that readers describe as Harry Potter meets The Hunger Games. We discuss writing your first novel, p...

This week on Talkin' Comics Podcast, AJ and Annakhan dive into their latest comic book pickups, including Storm #5, Poison Ivy #45, Doctor Strange #7, Harley & Ivy: All or Nothing, and Devil in the Herd from Invader Comics. Then it's time to discuss the brand-new Masters of the Universe movie! We share our spoiler-filled thoughts, favorite characters, surprises, and whether He-Man truly has th...

This week on Talkin' Comics, AJ sits down with comic creator Justin Coke, the writer behind the supernatural crime comic SWAT. Justin shares his journey from lawyer and novelist to comic creator, discusses writing a 36-issue comic universe, finding the right artist, launching Kickstarter campaigns, and navigating the realities of indie comic publishing. We also dive into Harrow County, Sandman, Ni...

This week on Talkin' Comics, AJ and Annakhan dive into weekly comic pulls featuring Batman, Dick Tracy, Spawn, Harley Quinn, Berserker, Battle Beast, Absolute Wonder Woman, and more! They also talk about their trip home from Traverse City, visiting the National Museum of the Air Force, comic convention adventures, new merch ideas, and an absolutely chaotic Dick Tracy trivia showdown. PLUS: fake vi...

This week on the Talkin' Comics podcast, AJ and Annakhan sit down with indie comic creator Dan Price, the mastermind behind Bigfoot Knows Karate. From the origins of the series to Kickstarter success, convention stories, comic book inspiration, and the realities of indie comic creation, this episode is packed with laughs, behind-the-scenes insight, and creator wisdom. Dan talks about the creation...

This week on Talkin' Comics podcast, AJ and Annakhan are LIVE from Cherry City Comic Con in Traverse City, Michigan! From cosplay trivia and convention adventures to indie comic sales, board games, and hilarious convention stories, this episode is packed with comic con energy. We talk cosplay contests, favorite cosplay moments, comic pickups, meeting creators, TikTok cosplay creators, and what it’...

Comic creator Benjamin Hunting returns to Talkin' Comics to discuss Dead Air #3, indie comic Kickstarter challenges, 90s music culture, comic printing, crowdfunding in 2026, creative burnout, and the future of independent comics. We also dive into: Dead Air’s supernatural mystery story Bringing comics back to print The realities of shipping comics internationally Comic shop support for indie creat...

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Creator Tide Podcast powered by AquAudio Media. In this first episode, host AJ Reimann talks about why most creators never start — and how perfection, fear, and overthinking stop people from building the podcast, brand, or creative project they dream about. AJ shares: How he started podcasting with almost no equipment Lessons learned from multiple podcasts Why consisten...

This week on Talkin' Comics, AJ and Annakah recap a wild week that included a near-disastrous bounce house incident, convention prep, weekly comic pulls, gaming updates, Kickstarter fulfillment, and an awesome indie comic creator interview with Dillasmo Galletta, creator of Love Game Beyond the Gates of Heaven! We talk indie comics, manga inspiration, Batman, comic storytelling, conventions, cospl...

This week on Talkin' Comics, AJ Reimann sits down with indie comic creator Jon Dexter, writer of Alpha Dogs, Dime Store Detective, and Space Cruisin’ published through Source Point Press. Jon shares his journey from struggling with his first comic book to becoming a published writer, launching successful Kickstarter campaigns, attending major conventions like C2E2, and even battling cancer while w...

In episode 112 of Talkin' Comics, we recap an amazing Free Comic Book Day weekend, comic hauls, cosplay contests, weekly pulls, Star Wars trivia, real or fake comic titles, and more! We also take a heartfelt moment to remember Sneaky. From Harley Quinn covers to Spawn #1 and hilarious Star Wars answers, this episode has everything comic fans love. Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics...

In Episode 111 of Talkin’ Comics, AJ sits down with returning guest C.L. Zeno to talk indie comics, Kickstarter success, and the grind of actually finishing a comic. From Drunk Mom #3 to conventions, original art, and creative perseverance—this episode dives deep into what it really takes to build something meaningful. Plus, AJ shares personal updates, comic journeys, and why consistency beats eve...

In this episode of Talking Comics, AJ and Annakhan dive into indie comics, Kickstarter campaigns, and comic con adventures! We’re joined by returning guest Chris Sahloff, from Homebrewed Comics, who shares his journey creating 10 issues of his comic series and what it takes to succeed in the indie comic scene. We also talk Free Comic Book Day, upcoming events, and the wild story of actually printi...

In this episode of Talkin' Comics, AJ sits down with Nick and Caleb from Comics to Your Couch to break down their journey creating The Werewolf Lives anthology. From writing and hiring artists to Kickstarter, printing, and selling comics—this is a real look at what it takes to bring an indie comic to life. We also dive into: Writing process & collaboration Finding artists online (Reddit succes...