The Vault Cast

How do you run a publishing company? What does it take to get a book to print? What makes comics fans unique among all media fans? Vault's fearless leader, CEO and Publisher Damian Wassel, is here to answer these questions and more!  From lessons learned in previous careers, what running a startup takes, and how to build and mobilize a team to make the best stories possible, this is THE conve...

One of the finest artists working today, and co-founder of Vault: Nathan Gooden!  You’ll hear the origin of Barbaric you never knew before! His secret origin, his perspective of the founding Vault, self publishing stories, and which characters he would like to get his hands on! PLUS, Nathan’s biggest influence, collection he can’t live without, and an artist homework assignment you need to be assi...

Founder of Vault, Editor-In-Chief, and guy from the intros of these episodes, it's Adrian Wassel! Join us as we discuss the founding of Vault, what it takes guide a book from pitch to page, and what the day to day work of an editor is! Plus, Adrian gives us some comics recommendations, and a preview of the 2024 Vault titles!   If you would like your comic shop featured on our "Shop Shout...

The one and only Captain Midnight joins us for a deep dive into his new comic, BINARY SEA!  Join host Daniel Crary for this conversation about YouTube, creative growth, and all the ins and outs of putting together your first comic! This conversation goes from the inception of BINARY SEA through the successful funding campaign on  Zoop!  If you would like your comic shop featured on our "Shop...

A little holiday cheer from Vault to all of you!  Join Host Daniel Crary and Producer Kyler Faucher for some Christmas fun!  Gifts! Poems! Questions that take Kyle by surprise!  This bonus episode is just our little gift from Vault to You! If you would like your comic shop featured on our "Shop Shout Outs" segment, please email us at podcast@vaultcomics.com Don't forget to rate and...

What is reality? Do we exist? Does Zack Kaplan have the answers?  This episode takes you through the Allegory of the Cave and out past the Matrix on a journey of craft and questions. Zack Kaplan (Mindset, Port of Earth) joins the Vault crew to discuss simulation theory, writing process, and how to sell at a convention as a creator. This king of hustle breaks down his new book, BEYOND REAL, and get...

This BARBARIC episode featuring Michael Moreci (Barbaric, Stranger Things) and Nicholas Eames (Kings of the Wyld, Bloody Rose) has everything!  Writing advice from best selling authors? Check!  Hilarious banter? Double Check! Sports as it pertains to history and film direction? Weirdly, also check!  Join host Daniel Crary for a deep dive into creating fantasy worlds that break all the rules, what...

Episode 2 featuring your new favorite Comic Artist: Ben Hennessy! In this sophomore outing, Ben Hennessy (Godfell, The Odds Pod ) breaks down his career in animation and breaking into comics! We discuss working with Chris Sebela on Godfell, creating a fantasy world from scratch,  his unique process for scene work, and a must hear list of tourist destinations for your next trip to Ireland!  Host Da...

It’s here, the premiere episode of The Vault Cast! In this first outing, Tim Seeley (Local Man, Money Shot) and Jim Terry (West of Sundown,  Come Home Indio) stop by to talk about their latest comic book, Deathstalker! Join them for a discussion about the glory of VHS rentals, the enduring charm of 80’s fantasy movies, what it’s like working on a graphic novel with Slash from Guns and Roses! Host...