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Comic Industry Insiders

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Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets.

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From the DC Univese to Webtoon | Webtoon Head of Rights Sandy Resnick talks career and comics 09.07.2026 58:16

This episode is a re-upload of a conversation with the Head of Rights at Webtoon, Sandy Resnick. Resnick talks about his work at DC Comics and how that lead to his role at Webtoon. Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com

Europe’s Biggest Comics Secret: Walt’s Comic Shop 25.06.2026 1:16:54

This episode features Cristian Straub of Walt’s Comic Shop. https://waltscomicshop.com/ New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on social media: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk @stephgerk Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry I...

From Digital Pioneers to Industry Innovators: The Story of Comixology and Beyond 18.06.2026 1:40:17

This episode features Chip Mosher & David Steinberger of comics publisher DSTLRY. https://dstlry.co/ New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on social media: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk @stephgerk Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com ...

RAID’s Ramón Pérez on Building a Thriving New Comics Magazine: BLITZ 11.06.2026 47:06

This episode features RAMÓN PÉREZ of R.A.I.D. Studios https://www.raid.world/ https://raidpress.com/blitz/ New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on social media: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk @stephgerk Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com ...

Comics Editorial Creativity and Leadership with Shelly Bond 04.06.2026 1:01:21

This episode features editor Shelly Bond of Off Register Press. Filth & Grammar https://www.filthandgrammar.com/ Off Register Press https://www.offregister.press/ New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on social media: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk @stephgerk Have somethi...

Eli Schwab and the Birth of Cosmic Lion Productions 28.05.2026 58:29

This episode features Eli Schwab of Cosmic Lion Productions https://cosmiclionproductions.com/ New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on social media: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk @stephgerk Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders...

The Relationship Between Inclusive Third Spaces and Comic Shops 21.05.2026 1:31:18

Dreamers & Make-Believers https://dreamersbmore.com/ IG: @dreamersbmore Facebook: Dreamers & Make-Believers Books BINC Foundation: https://bincfoundation.org This episode features Fennec Reeve of Dreamers & Make-Believers Books. New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on socia...

Horizon Comics' Battles Health Challenges 15.05.2026 41:51

Shop: www.horizoncomics.com https://www.whatnot.com/s/GSF36w9t GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/2d805ecbc IG: horizon comics Facebook: Horizon comics tik tok: Horizon comics X: Horizon comics Youtube: HorizoncomicsHQ BINC Foundation: https://bincfoundation.org/ This episode features Richard Garay of Horizon Comics & Collectibles. New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch th...

The Legacy of Licensed Comics to American Mythology 16.04.2026 1:09:33

This episode features James Kuhoric of American Mythology. New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on social media: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk @stephgerk Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know t...

The Pesto Comics Treadmill: From Crowdfunding to Indie Label 10.04.2026 46:13

This episode features Adriano Ariganello of Pesto Comics. New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on social media: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk @stephgerk Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to k...

The Prana Publishers SPECIAL 10.04.2026 1:38:01

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live. New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on social media: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Stephanie Gerk @stephgerk Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the peop...

Introducing the Live Comic Previews! 03.04.2026 1:32:38

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live. New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to...

The Dark Market Returns 26.03.2026 1:18:10

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live. New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to...

Fred Van Lente on Setbacks, Second Chances, and Surviving as a Comic Book Writer 19.03.2026 59:21

This episode features Fred Van Lente. Here are links to the Kickstarter campaigns mentioned during the interview: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rocketship/action-philosophers-modernity-bites-vol-3 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/awastudios/ultimate-oz-universe-vol-2 New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus...

We'll See You at C2E2! 18.03.2026 1:04:08

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live. This episode features Joe Keatinge, Gabe Yocum, and Blake Morgan. New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to te...

Jim Rugg on the Rise of Comic Magazines and Their Impact on the Industry 12.03.2026 1:33:33

This episode features Jim Rugg. New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal i...

The Official Premiere of COMICS! The Magazine 11.03.2026 1:35:26

This is a RECAST of the Prana Direct Market Solutions introductory videos made for ComicsPRO 2026. This episode features Atom! Freeman, Brian Garside, Joseph Keatinge, Rico Renzi, Gabe Yocum, Andrew Rende, Blake Morgan, Gabe Yocum, Keith Davidsen, Rau Blackhawk, and Adam Pope. New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-s...

What Is Prana? 05.03.2026 1:13:55

This is a RECAST of the Prana Direct Market Solutions introductory videos made for ComicsPRO 2026. This episode features Brian Garside, Megan Marsden, Stephanie Gerk, Joseph Keatinge, Django Bohren, Blake Morgan, Gabe Yocum, Keith Davidsen, and Atom! Freeman. New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Foll...

ComicsPRO The Aftermath 04.03.2026 1:42:08

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST but come early for the bonus pre-show banter! This episode features Shannon Live, Christina Merkler, Bre Sarpy, Stuart Schreck, Judey Kalchik, Kathy Barton, Keith Davidsen, and Austin McKinley! New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the...

What It Really Means to Be Creator-Owned with Ignition Press' Filip Sablik 26.02.2026 1:42:38

This episode features Ignition Press’ Filip Sablik! New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Inside...

The Secret Weapons of Sales & Publishing 25.02.2026 45:01

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! This episode features Z.M. Thomas, Travis Escarfullery, Joseph Keatinge, and Taylor Esposito! New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFr...

Manga Is Rising, Retail Is Changing, and Jacob Shapiro Is Here For It 19.02.2026 1:41:30

This episode features JACOB SHAPIRO New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the show at: info@pranadm.com Comic Industry Insiders: where our go...

ComicsPRO for Dummies 18.02.2026 1:42:04

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! This episode’s guests are: Shannon Live, Jennifer King, Andréa Gilroy, and Stephanie Gerk New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreema...

Rob Young’s Daymond John Moment: The Strategy Behind Borderlands’ Growth 12.02.2026 1:18:44

This week’s guest is Robert Young FIND BORDERLANDS COMICS AND GAMES https://www.borderlands.us/ New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman on Twitter: @AtomBangFreeman Producer: Steph Gerk and Blake Morgan @blakesbuzz Research: Anthony Militano Have something to tell us? Email the sho...

The Internet Is Now Video 11.02.2026 1:46:34

This is a RECAST of Comic Industry Insiders Live! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! This show features guest appearances by: JOSEPH KEATINGE, GABE YOCUM, EITAN MANHOFF, D.J. COFFMAN, AND JOSH MALERMAN New Comic Industry Insider episodes every Thursday! Catch the live show every Tuesday at 2PM EST for the bonus pre-show banter! Follow Atom! Freeman...