Is It Canon? Podcast

In this episode, we dive deeper into Comic #7 — Notorious Ninja. We talk through the time jumps, how the story moves across different moments, and what that does to the pacing and emotional impact of the comic. Instead of a straight-line narrative, this issue asks the reader to connect the dots — and we discuss how that choice affects the way the story lands. This conversation is less about explai...

We are looking back on VeeFriends Comics in 2025 and the start of our podcast. We discuss our favorite comics, guests we have on, moments we we won't forget anytime soon, and events that mattered. We talk about 2026 - our prediction for the comics and our goals for the podcast and ourselves.00:00 Intro00:49 How it started/ The Goal03:32 VeeFriends Comics in 202506:39 Favorite Comic of 202528:4...

This episode is all about "Vee Is for Viking" —a story about change, going through darkness, and adaptation. Tom and Anne break down how this comic reflects real life: those lonely, uncomfortable moments where growth is happening, even when it doesn’t feel like it.00:00 Intro00:12 Take the time and reread03:23 Issue #6 06:30 Favorite panel and the metaphores17:29 Comic 6 is a reflection of life23:...

In this episode, we sit down with Andy Krainak, President of VeeFriends, for a deep, behind-the-scenes conversation about the VeeFriends universe and the stories that shaped it. We dive into VeeFriends Comic #5: Motivated Monster—breaking down the themes, panels, and why this issue is such a powerful reflection of Gary Vaynerchuk’s mindset and core messages. Andy shares insight into how the charac...

In this episode, we’re joined by Kate Windels, a VeeFriends comic artist, to dive deep into Comic #4 (Hunt for Harpik) and get a sneak peak into Comic #9 (Kind Warrior).We talk about Kate’s creative journey, how she became involved with VeeFriends, and her approach to cover art, panel composition, and visual storytelling. Kate walks us through the inspiration behind the Harpik, highlights her favo...

In this brand-new series, we sit down with the incredibly talented Andrew Drilon, the creative mind behind the World Tour cover for VeeFriends Comic Issue #3!In this episode, we dive into:🔍 Andrew’s research into VeeFriends characters🎭 How Alice in Wonderland inspired his approach🗺️ The creative decisions behind the World Tour cover🥚 Hidden easter eggs you may have missed🇵🇭 His artistic backgro...

Comic #3 wasn’t a fan-favorite at first — overshadowed by Issue #2’s massive twist — but on the reread, something changed. Suddenly, Anna’s journey into VeeLand feels less like a simple story and more like a issue many can relate too. In this episode of Is It Canon?, we dive deep into why Issue #3 might be the most emotionally personal comic in the series so far. We unpack its themes of identity c...

Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation with Adam Ripps, Director of Collectibles at VeeFriends — and this episode goes deep into the good stuff. In this part of the conversation, we dive into:📚 Comic #2 and its collectibility • Why Comic #2 is such an important early moment • How rarity, covers, and print structure play into long-term value • The small details collectors always overlook✨ Fir...

Welcome to Part 1 of our deep dive into the Collectability of VeeFriends Comics — with Head of Collectibles Adam Ripps. In this episode, we sit down and tackle some of the biggest questions collectors have been asking about VeeFriends comics and the future of it, and dive into VeeFriends Comic Nr. 2 and the Origin Story of Fearless Fairy and Bad Intention. We cover:🎨 Blank sketch covers — are the...

VeeFriends just dropped their own comics podcast — "Making Comics Now" hosted by DJ Coffman and Jim Rugg — and we HAD to talk about it. 👀🔥In this short 15-minute episode, we break down the biggest takeaways from their first show:• Jim's background and artistic influences• behind-the-scenes insight into creating each issue• the creative process, character choices, and storytelling decisions• what...

Part 2 of this episode, we sit down with DJ Coffman, the writer and creative director behind VeeFriends Comics, to dive deep into the origin of VeeFriends Comic Books. We discuss how characters are chosen, get a behind the scenes look of the Comic offsites, discuss the recent addition to the team - Jim Rugg, and talk ComicCons. Whether you’re a long-time VeeFriends collector or new to the comics,...

In this episode, we sit down with DJ Coffman, the writer and creative director behind VeeFriends Comics, to dive deep into the origin story of the series. From how Issue #1 came to life, to the making of the Special Story Edition "A", DJ takes us behind the scenes of how this universe evolved from sketches into storytelling. We also talk about DJ’s creative background, early character and story de...

Every hero (and podcast) needs an origin story — and this is ours. In Is It Canon, Volume 1: Our First Appearance, Anne and Tom pull back the cover to reveal what this podcast is all about — exploring the art, storytelling, and impact of comics like VeeFriends (and beyond). We’ll talk about who we are, what inspired this podcast, and how we plan to bridge collectors, creators, and casual readers t...