StickMart Podcast

For the Season 2 finale, Aaron and Ethan get a little self-reflective. We pull back the curtain and talk about StickMart as art—the edits, the bits, the songs, and the conversations that make it all tick. It’s part post-mortem, part celebration, and all the fun we’ve had along the way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episode...

For the Season 2 finale, Aaron and Ethan get a little self-reflective. We pull back the curtain and talk about StickMart as art—the edits, the bits, the songs, and the conversations that make it all tick. It’s part post-mortem, part celebration, and all the fun we’ve had along the way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episode...

In the season finale, we’ll announce something. But before that, we’ll announce that we’re announcing something. And maybe after that, we’ll forget what we were announcing in the first place. Stick around. Or don’t. We’ll be here anyway… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stickmart.substack.com

We’ve stitched together some of our favorite StickMart bits into one glorious bonus episode. From the strange to the ridiculous, this is a highlight reel of chaos straight from the aisles of StickMart. And don’t skip out early—there’s a special announcement waiting for you at the end. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

We’re back with part two of our chat with comic and concept artist Tommy Lee Edwards. This time, we dive into his love for Kamen Rider and Gatchaman , his favorite memes, his thoughts on David Lynch, and his unfiltered disdain for AI. It’s weird, it’s candid, and it’s still not Tommy Lee Jones. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...

This week, we’re joined by Tommy Lee Edwards—comic book artist, concept artist, and possibly Ethan’s boss (but definitely not Tommy Lee Jones, and probably not the Tommy Lee in that tape with Pam Anderson). We talk about the art of making comics, finding your voice and style as an artist, working with Gerard Way (not Butler) on Mother Panic , and navigating the weird world of giant monsters and sc...

This week, Ethan and Aaron sink their teeth into the zombie genre. They talk movies, tropes, and why the undead just won’t die. Somewhere along the way, they get zombified themselves. Send help. Or Snacks. StickMart. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stickmart.substack.com

This week, Ethan and Aaron slow things down for a good old-fashioned catch-up. We revisit old projects, talk creative accountability, and wonder why the youth have turned their backs on Star Wars . Plus, a detour into the world of Alice Cooper—because why the hell not? Just two cousins, talking shop and chasing tangents. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr...

This week, we welcome Dylan Bushnell—board game designer, comic book writer, and Guinness enthusiast. Things get funny as we chat creativity, flexibility, and what it takes to build a game from scratch. Dylan even lends his golden voice to a classic StickMart bit or two! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stickm...

In what can only be described as a fever dream wrapped in frosting, Aaron and Ethan attempt to interview two sugar-fueled kids about their favorite desserts and candy. The results? Chaos, giggles, and the kind of raw energy you only get from herding cats in the candy section of StickMart. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epis...

With Ethan on vacation, Aaron flies solo — and after a botched interview with some uncooperative chickens, he pivots to a curated lineup of StickMart’s finest ads, bits, and audio oddities. It’s a one-man variety show with plenty of weird to go around. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stickmart.substack.com

This week, Aaron and Ethan are joined by special guest Jason Foster — bass player, fellow weirdo, and pedal enthusiast. The trio dives deep into the wild world of effects pedals for guitar, bass, and synths. From sonic bliss to poultry chaos (yes, one pedal makes chicken noises), it's a noisy, nerdy jam session of the highest order. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...

Ethan dives into his day job, talking VFX, particles, and the strange magic behind digital illusion. Meanwhile, our would-be sponsor The Wretched Relic has ghosted us — probably cursed. It's a mix of pixels, paycheck woes, and the usual StickMart spiral into creative chaos. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sti...

Ethan’s moving, so we’re pressing pause on the chatter—but not on the weird. This week, we're airing a fresh batch of our finest fake ads from the first leg of Season 2. It’s commercials only, baby. No plot, all product! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stickmart.substack.com

Aaron takes the reins and guides Ethan into the dusty world of Westerns — starting with The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly . There’s a Whitfield Fahrenheit cameo, a whole lot of genre gushing (from Aaron), and Ethan trying to figure out what a spaghetti western even is. Saddle up for some high plains confusion. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Ethan got a wild hair and took up linocut printing — so naturally, we had to talk about it. We explore artists like M.C. Escher, butcher the basics of the technique, and uncover the groundbreaking revelation that linoleum is made of cork (and… some other stuff). It’s art talk, StickMart style — uninformed, enthusiastic, and mildly educational. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

Aaron and Ethan take a wildly uninformed dive into the world of cults—Manson, Jonestown, Om Shinrikyo, and the eerie pull of the Hive Mind. We don’t have all the facts, but we do have questions... and probably a few bad takes. — Note - it was Dale Carnegie’s book How To Make Friends and Influence People , not Rockefeller. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...

This week, Aaron and Ethan dive into the cartoons that rewired their childhood brains—Ninja Turtles, Looney Tunes, Ren & Stimpy, Disney classics, and all the animated chaos in between. Nostalgia hits hard, and so do the anvils. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stickmart.substack.com

After two months in creative hibernation (or possibly a cyber-noir fever dream), Aaron and Ethan return, slightly changed... maybe mutated. Aaron wrote and submitted a few horror stories, while Ethan updates us on the tech-noir, body horror comic—now with even more existential dread. Welcome back to StickMart! (I bet you didn’t even notice we were gone) This is a public episode. If you would like...

The journey into our cyber-noir, body horror, tech thriller comic rolls on! Ethan is deep into layouts and composition, while Aaron has sharpened the story down to its core. In this episode, we refine our vision, tackle creative challenges, and keep pushing this project forward. Tune in as the comic takes shape—one panel at a time! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with o...

Aaron and Ethan dive into the early stages of their new cyber-noir, body horror, tech thriller comic! From brainstorming wild ideas to strategizing how to bring the story and art together, this episode shines a light on their creative process. Join us as we map out the gritty, high-tech world of our first comic project—where the brainstorming is just as thrilling as the story itself… well, almost....

You asked for it (or maybe you didn’t), but here it is—every ad we’ve aired over the past year, all in one place! It’s a greatest-hits compilation of ridiculous pitches, quirky jingles, and moments that made us laugh way too hard. Tune in for a wild ride through the commercial chaos of StickMart! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...

In this episode, Aaron and Ethan dive into the fascinating world of puppets and puppetry. From marionettes to muppets, we explore the art, history, and weird charm of bringing characters to life with a handful of strings (or a lot of felt). Join us for a quirky and heartfelt conversation that’s anything but wooden! For anyone who’s interested, here’s a link to Purgatory Lounge . Enjoy! This is a p...

In this episode, Aaron and Ethan dive into the bizarre and fascinating world of weird science. From odd experiments to strange phenomena that’ll blow your mind, we explore the wild side of discovery. It’s science like you’ve never heard it before—quirky, curious, and just a little crazy. Tune in and get weird with us! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribe...

In Episode 7 of StickMart, if you synthesize, we can sympathize… Ethan and Aaron explore the fascinating world of synthesizers—where creativity meets circuitry. With patch cables (almost) coming out of our ears, we dive into the magic of sound design, sharing insights and a few laughs along the way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...