Comics - Coffee - Metal

This week on the podcast I change things up…kinda? I go over some recommendations of comics (HAPPINESS WILL FOLLOW), and music (EVERGREY, OLA ENGLUND), and give some personal work updates! After that we have my esteemed guest, the Comic Artist/Animator/Musician NELSON BLAKE II! Nelson has worked on a load of different titles (MAGDALENA, MS. MARVEL, ROMULUS, BYTE-SIZED) and is very much a passionat...

Greetings! This week I have ROOTLESS COFFEE company CCO, Comic Writer (The Inevitables, Maybe Someday, and more) and Musician (The Swellers, Baggage), JONO DIENER! Jono has some great stories about touring overseas, including a cameo by MAYHEM, making comics, starting a coffee company, and how he adjusted creatively once the pandemic hit!  Check Jono out at: Coffee: www.rootlesscoffee.com Web...

This week I am speaking with writer SHAWN PRYOR (Cash and Carrie, Ignition, The Fire Within). Shawn and I have a great discussion about his (as of recording) current Kickstarter for his Racing/Action/Transporter-inspired series IGNITION, how using Kickstarter to get singles issues out there is beneficial to you, empowering your collaborators, the life changing balm called caramel mochas, what Bust...

This episode I'm talking to the very talented Artist/Writer: SOPHIE CAMPBELL (WET MOON, JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS, GLORY, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES)! We have a fun talk about Kaiju (Especially GODZILLA and GAMERA), Metal, making synth music, what it's like working on TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, and a bunch of other cool stuff. Check Sophie out at: Website: https://www.patreon.com/mooncalfe Twitte...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In celebration of the spookiest day of the year I am talking with Comic Writer and Halloween Aficionado DAVE SCHEIDT (TROLLS, SPOOKY SLEEPOVER, WRAPPED UP, AW YEAH COMICS). We have a big fun talk about music remasters, old video stores, comics, and of course HALLOWEEN!  Check Dave out at: Website: http://www.davescheidt.com/ Twitter: @dave_scheidt Instagram: @davescheidt&nbsp...

This episode I am chatting with Comic Writer and animal rescue operator MATT MINER (Liberators, GWAR, Toe Tag Riot, Maybe Someday. Zion's Mission Animal Rescue) We have a great discussion about collecting cassette tapes, music, putting your passions into your comics, being a kitten mama and much more!  Check Matt out at: Website: www. MattminerXVX.com / mattminer.storenvy.com Twitter: @MattMi...

Today I am joined by Artist/Outlaw RAMON VILLALOBOS (Bad Idea, Marvel, DC). We chat it up about some good old Nu Metal, Bass guitars, drawing tools, and a bunch more!

This episode we have the awesome Podcaster (THRASH IT OUT, POWER CHORDS, SECRET IDENTITY), Author (HARROWED), and human BRIAN LETENDRE! This was a long overdue chat about the best things in life, can you guess what they are?  Be sure to check out Brian's Podcasts (available everywhere) and his writing (AMAZON). 

Come join myself and multi-talented writer, and musician KEVIN CUFFE (METALSHARK BRO, NINJA NUNS) as we discuss making comics, the new NINJA NUNS Kickstarter, terrible gigs, and...Sebastian Bach? 

Come join myself and multi-talented artist, storyboarder, director, and musician KEVIN MELLON (ARCHER, HEART, LOVESTRUCK, SUICIDE SISTERS) as we discuss recording equipment, digital art vs traditional, Metallica, and a whole ridiculous mess more! 

Hey there! Come join me on my new series BLINDSPOT where I take a dive into something that I’ve overlooked, missed, or just plain avoided! My first dive is into the catalog of MACHINE HEAD! Will I love or hate what I hear? Let’s find out!

Our first return guest! Artist/Creator Extraordinaire TYRELL CANNON has come back to tell us about his hot new Kickstarter for his book ERIS! We chat up the book and the great stuff involved with his Kickstarter Tiers, working with siblings, a handful of great listener questions, and of course, some Comics, Coffee, and Metal.    Kickstarter is here and ends June 19th! https://www.kicksta...

This episode we have MIKE NORTON, the artist behind the creator owned series BATTLEPUG, REVIVAL, and GRUMBLE. Mike and I chat about making digital comics, podcasting, music, art, and a whole bunch more! 

This episode I am joined by artist RYAN LEE (THE NATURALS, MOUNTAINHEAD, MONTHSTROSITY). Join Ryan and I as we chat about parenting, developing his unique art style, favorite 90's artists, and how Ryan REALLY HATES Jack Kirby (He doesn't. OR DOES HE????)

Greetings! This week I take a dive into the completely of it's time '90's independent comic ARAKNIS, the new albums from Thrash legends TESTAMENT (Titans Of Creation) and Symphonic Metal pioneers NIGHTWISH (Human II Nature), and we end with a discussion about the pros and cons of constantly searching for the right tool to make your thing!

This episode I am joined by artist and musician BEN DEWEY (I WAS THE CAT, AUTUMNLANDS: TOOTH AND CLAW, TRAGEDY SERIES, BEASTS OF BURDEN). Join Ben and I as we (well, mostly Ben) have some deep discussions about Social Media, developing your art, guitars, and we answer some Twitter questions! 

Hello, In today's episode I talk conclude my experience with the comic IRREDEEMABLE (BOOM), and discuss the first season of LOCKE AND KEY (Netflix). The music of BODY COUNT-Carnivore, and SYSTEMATIC-Somewhere in Between. I also talk about the difficulties of creating in a quarantine, and how expecting increased productivity in a stressful situation is kinda...BS.

This episode I am joined by DAVE JORDAN. Dave has been making great comics and illustrations for a few years now and I was happy to get a chance to discuss the path his creative life has taken lately. Join us as we talk about finding your niche, the art of death metal logos, and of course, coffee.   

Hey there, In today's episode I talk about the comics DEAD LEGENDS (A Wave Blue World), and MOUNTAINHEAD (IDW). The music of SECRET RULE - Against, and LOATHE - I Let It In And It Took Everything. Along with my a recap of my experience at C2E2 2020, with some added thoughts about my future convention plans.

This episode we have artist and writer BRIAN LEVEL. Brian is a stellar creator and extremely thoughtful guy. Join us as we discuss Brian's changing art style, his upcoming projects, how faith affects his work, and a discussion of making difficult comics. 

Hi there, welcome to the first solo episode of the podcast! In these shorter episodes I will be discussing some recommendations and giving my thoughts on a topics concerning the comics and metal communities. In today's episode I talk about the comics A Letter to Jo (Top Shelf), and Irredeemable (BOOM). The music of Haunt - Mind Freeze, and Newsted - Heavy Metal Music. Along with my thoughts on the...

Hello! The podcast is back! This episode we have the artist/writer/gentleman JOE MULVEY! Joe has been putting out great books like SCAM, COUNTER TERROR, and WAILING BLADE. Join us for a discussion about Joe's intro into comics, selling comics on QVC, his new project HAPPY HILL, and of course, Chicago vs New York Pizza.

  Welcome back! Today we have Letterer and Musician Chris Crank! Join us as we discuss High School heavy metal band names, Lettering and making comics, recording music, and much more!   Crank's Links:  Site: http://www.c rankcast.com Twitter: @ccrank  Instagram: @ccrank_  Twitter: @doncardenasart  Instagram: @doncardenasart  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don...

 Welcome back! Today we have Artist and Writer Kelly Williams! Join us as we discuss heavy metal gateways, sweet sweet coffee, making comics, and much more!   Kelly's Links:  Site: http://www.treebeerdstuff.com   Twitter: @treebeerd  Instagram: @treebeerdy    Twitter: @doncardenasart  Instagram: @doncardenasart  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doncar...

 Welcome back! Today we have writer Bob Frantz! Join us as we discuss heavy metal sharks, making comics, and sooo much more!   Bob's Links:   Site: http://www.loopholecomics.com   Twitter: @bfrantz19    Twitter: @doncardenasart  Instagram: @doncardenasart  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doncardenasart   C/C/M Podcast Theme song "The Walk" written an...