Vito Delsante

VITO x DINO

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From the creators of STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART, PAY THE DEVIL, UNDERBOSS, CHEST FACE, COVID COP, BILLY DOGMA & THE RED HOOK! A Comics Adjacent Palaver between two veteran story makers from Pittsburgh & Brooklyn.

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Vito Delsante

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VITO x DINO: Episode 12 - x Jonathan Ames 27.03.2025 1:34:37

" A broken doll plays no more. "This week, Dean and Vito have a lively conversation with author, Jonathan Ames , about his latest book, KARMA DOLL , and about his collaboration with Dean on THE ALCOHOLIC , writing tips for the "frightened," loving dogs and much more! Stay until the end for the best sign off we've had on the show so far! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- Jonathan...

VITO x DINO: Episode 11 - The Oathbound 20.03.2025 1:26:30

"Piss on you! I'm working for Mel Brooks!"This week, Vito presents Dean with a challenge to create a character for a story that will be made RIGHT HERE ON THIS SHOW! We also talk about that Stan Lee documentary, the comedic genius of Mel Brooks and Vito does a favor for his son as we digress into a chat about video games. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:-Subscribe to James Delsante's Y...

VITO x DINO: Episode 10 - Your POV May Change and Your Mileage May Vary 13.03.2025 1:29:01

"Wink wink/nod nod, send me your porno."This week, we finally talk about politics (uh oh) and how it can inform fiction/comics, excessive trigger warnings, the art that goes into adult/pornographic art and the power of stories, and much more. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:-Meet Dean @ IthaCon in April !Follow Dean at Instagram and on ⁠ Substack Follow Vito by Googling " incogvito " or by subscribing t...

VITO x DINO: Episode 9 - x Mat Major 07.03.2025 1:29:01

This episode is called Trifficult. This week, Dean and Vito welcome relative newcomer, Mat Major, and discuss his upcoming collaborations with Vito. Also, who is on the Mount Rushmore (or, as coined here, Mount Sinai) of Comics, what's better...good bad guys or bad good guys, and we convince Dean to check out Bluey. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:-Follow Mat on Bluesky and Instagram -Meet Dean in M...

VITO x DINO: Episode 8 - Are We Lazy? 27.02.2025 1:18:30

Armageddon? It been in effect! Go get a late pass! STEP!After our last two guests, we ask ourselves if we're lazy comparatively speaking. (I don't think we answer the question.) We also determine what the "golden age" is (not what you're thinking), talk about things we've been late in discovering, and what an editor is owed beyond compensation. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:...

VITO x DINO: Episode 7 - x Mahdi Khene 20.02.2025 1:31:52

Appointment comics. Join award winning cartoonist, Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, CHEST FACE) and writer/editor Vito Delsante (STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART) as they welcome cartoonist Mahdi Khene of Zuperhero Comics and talk about Mahdi's absolute powerhouse publishing plans, what makes a bootleg a bootleg, and interpreting Rob Liefeld's "appointment comics" lament. MENTIONED IN THIS EPI...

VITO x DINO: Episode 6 - x Russ Kazmierczak 13.02.2025 1:33:03

All the benefits of Phoenix without the heat. Join award winning cartoonist, Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, CHEST FACE) and writer/editor Vito Delsante (STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART) as they welcome cartoonist Russ Kasmierczak of Amazing Arizona Comics and talk about Russ' work, why Steve Ditko should be the patron saint of self-published comics, and they ponder the question, "What is evergreen?&...

VITO x DINO: Episode 5 - Is This What We're Talking About Now? 08.02.2025 1:19:51

It used to be called "Japanimation." Join award winning cartoonist, Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, CHEST FACE) and writer/editor Vito Delsante (STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART) as they try to answer the question, "What is a COMIC BOOK in 2025?" and have some...hot takes, for sure. Also, we talk about our favorite cartoons and how Vito came up with his forthcoming comic, UNDERBOSS, with Ma...

VITO x DINO: Episode 4 - Should I Take My Shirt Off? 30.01.2025 1:15:31

Don't die at the table. Join award winning cartoonist, Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, CHEST FACE) and writer/editor Vito Delsante (STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART) as they talk about Dean's "no shirt policy" (and whether or not he regrets that first striptease), finding family, what our individual brands might be, and Vito's dream stage role. WARNING: We did experience some a/v issues d...

VITO x DINO: Episode 3 - When Did YOU Quit Comics? 23.01.2025 1:32:08

"Comics will break your heart." Join award winning cartoonist, Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, CHEST FACE) and writer/editor Vito Delsante (STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART) as they talk about Diamond's bankruptcy, quitting and what brings them back, Jack "the King" Kirby and so much more. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Jack Kirby at War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=866ToIkLksA&t=...

VITO x DINO - Episode 2: Is it Ram V or Ram 5? 16.01.2025 1:12:10

New Gods. Old gods. And the mortality (and morality) of men. Join award winning cartoonist, Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, CHEST FACE) and writer/editor Vito Delsante (STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART) for a hard conversation and a dopey question about how to pronounce a writer's name. (Heads up; it's a long one.) Follow Dean at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art/ Substack: https://deanhasp...

VITO x DINO - Episode 1: Do You Think You're Better Than Me? 16.01.2025 35:10

Origin stories. Join award winning cartoonist, Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK, CHEST FACE) and writer/editor Vito Delsante (STRAY, THE PURPLE HEART) as they begin their new podcast with one helluva loaded question. Follow Dean at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanhaspiel_art/ Substack: https://deanhaspiel.substack.com/ Follow Vito by Googling "incogvito" or by subscribing to his Substack at ht...