Tradecraft Podcast

DUNCAN FEGREDO joins me for a “circuitous” talk that traces through his art career; like KID ETERNITY, ENIGMA, JAY & SILENT BOB, JUDGE DREAD, SPIDER-MAN, TOM STRONG, HELLBOY, and MPH. We dig into our childhood joys (like Star Wars), the origins of visual storytelling, the ongoing struggle with creation, and the work it takes to remain engaged. Lots of pearls dropped here, not to mention a murderer...

MICHAEL CHO joins me and we dive straight into Kirby talk. We gush over our childhood favorite creators and comics. The importance of fine art and telling the story you want in any fashion. The sublime brilliance of Mark Chiarello and his impact on the comic book industry. We trade a lot of music/art analogies to get to the heart of the thing we love about creating. Michael gets personal about his...

World-class writer JAMES ROBINSON joins me to talk about his latest project, ROGUES KINGDOM , partially inspired by the anime works of Osamu Tezuka . We spin yarns, talk music, View-Masters, and chat about past works like The GOLDEN AGE and STARMAN . The month-long campaign for ROGUES KINGDOM begins on Kickstarter , October 13th . It’s a fantasy book like you’ve never seen before, featuring the ta...

Wes Craig joins me to talk about the different challenges between drawing comics like Deadly Class , and writing and drawing your own comics like Kaya . Wes also shares how he writes every day to make it a part of his creative life and a more natural process. More links for Wes below! TRADECRAFT is a reader & listener-supported publication & podcast. Please consider becoming a free subscriber to r...

ZOOP! co-founder, JORDAN PLOSKY joins me to talk about the journey from punk kid, to comic enthusiast, to professional drummer, to digital comic platform developer, to crowfunding champion. We talk innovation, grit, handling setbacks, and chasing your vision. Links for Jordan below! TRADECRAFT is a reader & listener-supported publication & podcast. Please consider becoming a free subscriber to rec...

Becky Cloonan joins me for Episode 200 and kick off Season 13! We talk about the life of a creator, and have a romp through her teen years trying to break into the biz. Of course we dig into her pro work, plus her drawing and writing process. More links for Becky below! TRADECRAFT is a reader & listener-supported publication & podcast. Please consider becoming a free subscriber to receive new post...

Tyrell Cannon sits down with me to talk high brow stuff, but we dive into our shared obsession for a comic book titan. Eventually, we return to the process of making comics like ERIS and BEEF BROS , and the full-circle journey from buying WILDCATS #1 as a kid to being the artist on the THE SCHLUB for Image . More links for Tyrell below! TRADECRAFT is a reader & listener-supported publication & pod...

Writer/artist Mike Maihack joins me to talk about finding the fun in the work. We tap into the things that bring joy to our creations, and the effort it takes to make creative dreams a reality. Mike is the most pleasant pragmatist. Check out his work on Spider-Man: Animals Assemble! , Spider-Man: Quantum Quest! , and his Cleopatra in Space books. More links for Mike below! TRADECRAFT is a reader &...

The EISNER winning Karl Kerschl joins me to talk about writing for comics and the evolution of process. We gush over foundational comics and anime. We also talk about his work on THE ABOMINABLE CHARLES CHRISTOPHER , GOTHAM ACADEMY , ISOLA , and his latest creator-owned project DEATH TRANSIT TANAGER. More links for Karl below! TRADECRAFT is a reader & listener-supported publication & podcast. Pleas...

Zander Cannon joins me to talk about writing and drawing Heck and The Replacement God , managing ADHD as an adult, and undertaking his solo epic Kaijumax . He’s long been one of my favorite people in the biz and this conversation was overdue. More links for Zander below! TRADECRAFT is a reader & listener-supported publication & podcast. Please consider becoming a free subscriber to receive new pos...

Comic book creator and graphic designer J Gonzo joins me to talk about luchadores, design, comics, and creative vision. We dig deep into his journey, how client work informs his comics like the amazing La Mano del Destino and it’s upcoming sequel. More links for Gonzo below! TRADECRAFT is a reader & listener-supported publication & podcast. Please consider becoming a free subscriber to receive new...

Comic book creator Kevin Anthony Catalan joins me to talk about the power of visual storytelling and evolving that interest into writing the comics you want to draw. We discuss his comic Space Knights , influences, and connecting with readers. More links for Kevin below! TRADECRAFT is a reader & listener-supported publication & podcast. Please consider becoming a free subscriber to receive new pos...

Louisiana native and comic book artist, Gavin Guidry and I get right into the value of self care in the creative industry, and how it can’t be all about the work. We also talk about the need for play and tapping into that sense of childhood wonder. Gavin’s first work for Marvel , Venomverse #5 hits the shelves 7/19 . And make sure to follow him for his big upcoming project announcement for DC ! Mo...

Graphic designer by day and comic book artist by all other hours, Jeremy Brooks joins me to talk about embracing an expressive style, versus fighting for perfection. We also talk about his comics, Radd Tuffman , Ruby + Rubbish , and the upcoming Mystic Mellon . More links for Jeremy below! TRADECRAFT is a reader & listener-supported publication & podcast. Please consider becoming a free subscriber...

Event producer and giant comic book fan, Johnny Shields comes on to talk about the upcoming Beer City Comic Con , here in Asheville, NC. We talk about how comics helped him overcome his bad relationship with learning at a young age, and much more. More links for Johnny below! TRADECRAFT is a reader & listener-supported publication & podcast. Please consider becoming a free subscriber to receive ne...

Josh Hood returns (ep. 63) to talk about the collector market, and the difference between making comics digitally and traditionally. We also talk about ginning up the courage as an artist to write the stories we want. More links for Josh below! TRADECRAFT is a reader & listener-supported publication & podcast. Please consider becoming a free subscriber to receive new posts and episodes, or paid me...

Jamie Jones and I share our thoughts and reflections on this year’s HeroesCon . How we dealt with pre-convention disappoints, and talked A LOT about other attendees. We also talk about book two of The Baboon . (available soon – link below) * Instagram @artofjamiejones * Twitter @ArtofJamieJones * Substack bowtiepress.substack.com TRADECRAFT is a reader & listener-supported publication & podcast. P...

Enjoy this rewind episode from 2020 with the amazing Scott Cherry . Scott came on to talk about his killer toys and his revolutionary comic, Barbarian Rage ! He’s one of the all-time greats and a joy to talk with. Enjoy. While I’ve walked away from YouTube as a podcast platform, his episode is chock-full of cool toys. if you dig that conversation, check it out as an audio-visual bonus. Episode 71...

Andy Belanger joins me to talk comics, the process of writing, and how he began wrestling to make wrestling comics. We talk about the big work and sacrifice is takes to build MOTHER TRUCKER and LETHAL COMICS . Check out his KICKSTARTER campaign before it ends June 6th, 9 PM EST. * Kickstarter * Instagram @andy_belanger * Twitter @AndyBelanger * Web lethalcomics.com TRADECRAFT is a reader-supported...

Brendan and I discuss the challenges of novel writing within a busy work/life schedule. How comics satiate the urge to write in multiple genre. Brendan also debunks a myth that a modern comic master almost named his son after him. * Twitter @brendan_deneen * Web brendandeneen.com TRADECRAFT is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or pai...

Andy and I get all writerly talking character motivations, reasons we write, and our struggles with ADHD wiring. We also talk James Bond and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth. If you love comics, writing, and novels, this is a good one. * Instagram @andy_diggle * Twitter @andydiggle * Substack andydiggle.substack.com * Web andydiggle.com #comicbook #podcast #tradecraft TRADECRAFT is a reader-supported pub...

Ethan joins me for a candid talk about the hard work needed to work with Marvel , DC , Dark Horse , Graphix , BOOM! Studios , and Image . We also dive into his graphic novels, The Dragon Path , Nanjing; The Burning City . Lots of great insight and honesty here. * Instagram @popmyth * Twitter @POP_MYTH * Web youngillustrations.com #comicbook #podcast #tradecraft TRADECRAFT is a reader-supported pub...

A fantastic conversation that bobs and weaves through Gene’s origin story, creating comics, gaming, and his upcoming work in WONDER WOMAN HISTORIA: THE AMAZONS VOL 2 . Super happy to talk to such fun and thoughtful person. * Instagram @genehacomix * Twitter @GeneHa * Web geneha.com #comicbook #podcast #tradecraft TRADECRAFT is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my wor...

Jason and I dive straight into his creative journey on his magnum opus project, FULL TILT , and prepare a crowd-funded campaign on ZOOP! We dig into the challenge of writing your first project, and how he adjusted his process two years in. Find: * Newsletter * Zoop! * Twitter @JasonCopland * IG @jasoncopland * Web jasoncopland.com #bigstorypod #comicbook #podcast TRADECRAFT is a reader-supported p...

If anyone’s making great waves now, it’s JEREMY HOLT . Jeremy’s books, SKIP TO THE END , BEFORE HOUDINI , and the smash hit, MADE IN KOREA result from great introspection and hard work. Keep an eye out for Jeremy’s next book, GATSBY . * Instagram @jeremyholtbooks * Twitter @jeremyholtbooks * Web jeremyholtbooks.com #comicbook #podcast #saltmagic TRADECRAFT is a reader-supported publication. To rec...