Q Con the Podcast

This week on Q Con the Podcast, we’re talking with Meghan Fitzmartin — comic book writer, TV writer, and all-around storyteller. Meghan takes us through her journey from working in the Supernatural writers’ room to shaping the future of Gotham City in comics like Tim Drake: Robin, Dark Crisis: Young Justice, and Batman: Urban Legends. We get into what it meant to write Tim Drake’s coming-out story...

What do comics, queer storytelling, voice acting, and Jedi recruitment have in common? One fabulous human:  Barbra Dillon. We’re hanging out with the Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of  Fanbase Press , the award-winning indie publisher that’s putting powerful, inclusive stories at the front of geek culture. Barbra spills on what it means to build a platform for marginalized voices, why indie creato...

On this episode of Q Con the Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Rye Hickman , the powerhouse illustrator behind emotionally rich, visually stunning stories like Buzzing, Bad Dream: A Dreamer’s Story , and the hauntingly beautiful Hey, Mary . Based in Denver and fueled by good coffee and a love for dystopian tales, Rye opens up about their creative journey — from drawing hands (their favorite!) to...

Actor, writer, and all-around queer icon Nicole Maines joins Q Con the Podcast for a deep, joyful, and no-holds-barred conversation. From her groundbreaking role as Dreamer on Supergirl to her fierce performance in Yellowjackets , Nicole continues to break barriers on-screen—and now she’s doing the same on the page. A newly minted GLAAD Award winner and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Nicole is also t...

Comic book trailblazer Steve Orlando joins Q Con the Podcast for a deep dive into the power of queer storytelling! From redefining DC’s Midnighter to crafting bold narratives in Martian Manhunter and Scarlet Witch, Steve has built a career championing complex, unapologetically queer heroes. In this episode, we go all in on Midnighter—his impact, his queerness, and why he remains one of comics' mos...

QUEERS IN COMICS - SPOTLIGHT ON CREATORS & ARTISTS  This week on Q Con the Podcast, Julian Jetson welcomes comic book creator David Booher, known for his GLAAD and Eisner Award-nominated works like Killer Queens and Canto. David will discuss his latest venture into the supernatural with Ghostbusters: Back in Town, Saturday Morning Adventures: Dungeons & Dragons, and more. PRIDE IN PRODUCTI...

Host Julian Jetson sits down with Cort Lane, a visionary in kids' TV and executive producer behind hits like My Little Pony, Ultimate Spider-Man, and Marvel Rising. Cort discusses his advocacy work with the GLAAD Kids & Family Advisory Council and shares how GLAAD influenced the portrayal of queer characters in children's media. He also gives us an insider’s look at crafting Spider-Man by adhe...

Host Julian Jetson chats with Rex Ogle, award-winning author of "Free Lunch," about his prolific work in children's books, comics, and graphic novels.  Nerd News features co-host of Cyclops is Waiting for Me Podcast, John Carle, and professional costume designer and stylist, Rachael Sanderson, discussing the latest headlines including the tragic loss of "Gen V" star Chance Perdomo, the unveiling o...

In this episode of Q Con the Podcast, Julian Jetson welcomes Josh Trujillo, celebrated for his work on Hulking & Wiccan, Rick and Morty - Worlds Apart, and The United States of Captain America, to spotlight his latest projects, Blue Beetle: Graduation Day and Washington's Gay General. Nerd News heats up with author and journalist  David Reddish & cosplayer Amber Martin , dissecting the lat...

In this week's episode of "Q Con the Podcast," host Julian Jetson is joined by Viktor T. Kerney, queer comic book creator and editor of "We Belong," for a deep dive into his work and the anthology that showcases queer Black creators in fantasy and sci-fi. The Nerd News Segment features Rebecca Kaplan , Deputy Managing Editor at Comics Beat , and Chris Riley, Co-Founder of The Uncanny Experience an...

This week, Julian Jetson chats with A.J. Catalano , a renowned Hollywood prop maker known for his work on iconic films like Tron: Legacy and X-Men: Days of Future Past , and Star Trek: Beyond. Delve into the craftsmanship behind movie magic. Plus, cosplayers London Villamayor and Alain Diaz join for Nerd News, discussing Oscars highlights, including John Cena's unexpected nude stage moment and Rya...

In the debut episode of "Q Con the Podcast," Julian Jetson welcomes Tara Madison Avery, renowned for her LGBTQAIU-themed comics. Avery unveils "A Good Sport," a book exploring author Soizick Jeffre's 2018 Gay Games journey, her dedication to athletics, and the event's history. Joining the episode, Joe Pryde, a talented illustrator and cosplayer, alongside Cathy Kutz, author of "Garden of Forbidden...