Comics Unscripted

Travis B Hill is the writer behind TechnoKnights, Thorn, and most recently, A Last Goodbye from Band of Bards, and he comes on the podcast to talk about his work at Sequential Potential comics, writing, his doctoral degree, and the Ninja Turtles!

In another Live Draw from our YouTube channel, Dave Hingley (creator of Windbreaker) comes on the podcast to talk about his reading habits, his new book Windbreaker on Kickstarter, and working on anthologies!

Writer/editor Devin Arscott returns to the podcast to talk all about his work, conventions, and all of his upcoming projects (including the SMASH Anthology on Kickstarter!).

David Harper of SKTCHD and Off-Panel comes on the podcast to talk about his interviewing process and the state of comics today, as well as some recent comics news.

In our first live episode from over on Instagram, Chase Bishop comes back on the show to talk about his comic From the Sea, art, and so much more!

Charlie Stickney, writer of White Ash and former co-publisher of Scout Comics, comes on the podcast to talk about ALL of the inside knowledge on crowdfunding and the independent comics industry. If you make comics, this is a must-listen.

Cartoonist Ben Humeniuk comes on the podcast for our annual "Best of" episode! We talk about our favorite books of the year, lessons learned, big news, and what we're looking forward to in 2023!

Aaron Wroblewski, writer of The Grey Man (on Kickstarter now!) comes on the show to talk all about his book, his history with writing, and running a successful Kickstarter campaign.

My computer is in the shop for two weeks, so apologies for the echo and spotty quality! Comics Unscripted is back with a great episode talking all about the craft of writing and his journey into comics with creator of Sussex, Nick Goode!

James Lines and Christian de Matteo from Fugitive Poems come back on the podcast to talk about making an anthology, the art/writing process, and a surprising amount of music.

Jon Westhoff from Part Time Comix comes back on the show for a third time, this time to talk a little bit about the business side of making comics, and his latest and biggest Kickstarter campaign for his series Bulletproof Chicken, Child Possession Services, and Depowered!

Comics from the Kitchen, and Dan Membiela is a part of it! Oh, and his creator-owned comics Under God is in comic shops soon from Band of Bards!

Despite a few technical difficulties (which seem to be happening more and more frequently. Anything to say to that, Spotify?), Frankie B Washington, artist and co-creator behind the series Kaijus & Cowboys comes on the podcast to talk about his vast artistic history, his creative side, and his love of both kaijus and cowboys! (I know, shocker, right?)

Peter Galperin, creator of Higher Ground: The Musical, comes on the podcast to talk about his long history in the arts, writing a musical, and the endless problem of climate change.

Mário César, writer/artist/cartoonist behind Blessed Cure from Soaring Penguin Press is on the podcast to get vulnerable with his history in comics and the art behind his new book!

Kat Z, writer of Black Ice, a new webcomic from Kanme Studios comes on the podcast to talk about her creative origins, figure skating, being a law student, and a lot of general life talk. Definitely a must-listen!

Chase Bishop, writer of In the Paths of Yesterday, is here to talk about his creative process and the long journey he's been on to get this book made!

On episode 43, Fell Hound (creator of And We Love You and Commander Rao) comes on the podcast to talk about Batwoman Elegy, creating characters, and the fact that I misunderstood the ending of her book.

Ben Humeniuk, creator of Bro-D Can't be Broken from Band of Bards, comes on the podcast to talk about making comics, education, and his faith, as well as his new book, which is out now!

Mario Candelaria, writer of comics like Fogline and Killchella (Scout Comics), comes on the podcast to talk about working out, his 90s origins, and his creative process.

Jon Westhoff of Part Time Comix comes on the podcast to talk about the accomplishments and troubles he faced in comics in 2022, and we go over our favorite books and creators of 2022.

Alex Schumacher, cartoonist behind such hits as Mr. Butterchips and Decades of (In)Experience, comes on to talk about his creative history, to give some advice on creating a weekly comic strip, and to discuss Alison Bechdel's Fun Home!

Alan Russette, writer of Project IMPACT comes on to talk his influences in Canadian comics and his experience making superhero comics.

Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, creator of PanelxPanel and Strip Panel Naked and letterer of DC Comics like Poison Ivy and Sword of Azrael, comes on the podcast to talk about design, lettering, and his history in comics!

Tyler James, founder of ComixLaunch and Comix Tribe, talks Zuda comics, how he got started, and gives his thoughts on the state of crowdfunding and indie comics today.