Words, Images, & Worlds

Artist Jay Piscopo stops by to talk about comics, pulps, and action figures on this episode. You can find out more about Jay's work at https://www.instagram.com/jay_piscopo .

Author and wonderful human Padma Venkatraman has a follow-up conversation with me about her new book, Safe Harbor , as well as the power of literature and power. You can find out more about Padma's work at https://padmavenkatraman.com .

Dr. Moti Friedman stops by the podcast to talk about the power of the comics medium. You can follow Moti and find out more at https://www.facebook.com/friedman.moti .

Dr. Suzana E. Flores talks about comics, philosophy, healing, and the lessons that can be gleaned from Logan/Wolverine. Dr .Flores is the author of Untamed: The Psychology of Marvel's Wolverine and you can find out more about her work at https://drsuzanaflores.com .

Artist and creator John Stinsman talks about 90s comics, as well as continued creative directions. You can find out more about John's work on Instagram .

Comics creator and author Eric Williamson returns to the podcast to talk about the latest adventure in science fiction horror, When We Were The Voyage. You can find out more about this project at http://kck.st/4fiaLrg .

Writer Jordan Thomas returns to Words, Images, & Worlds to talk about science fiction and dystopian storytelling in his new series, Skin Police.

Author and educator Laura Leigh Morris talks about crafting literary stories of Appalachia in works like The Stone Catchers and the short story collection Jaws of Life. You can find out more about Dr. Morris's work at Writer | Laura Leigh Morris .

Artist and comics creator Rick Burchett reflects on his expansive career, including work on a host of DC Comics characters, from the Huntress to Black Hawk.

Author and artist Angela Dominguez returns to the podcast to talk about her journey in graphic novels, Gabby Torrez Gets a Billion Followers! You can find out more about Angela and her work at https://www.angeladominguezbooks.com .

Author, educator, and artist Matt Madden returns to talk about creative experimentation and possibilities in the comics medium, as seen in his new release, Six Treasures of the Spiral . You can find out more at https://mattmadden.com .

Author Michael Stradford talks about capturing and sharing the visual legacy of artist Denys Cowan in the book Graphic Samurai: The Art of Denys Cowan . You can find out more about this project at http://kck.st/4fkfYiH.

The imaginative duo of Amit Tishler and Elliot Sperl return to the pod to talk about their expanding work in The Last Wardens universe, including an audio drama and table top game. You can find out more about their collaborations at https://www.amittishler.com.

Author Dr. Richard A. Olson stops by to talk about pulps, comics, and his Nick Stihl series. You can find out more about Dr. Olson's work at https://www.boldventurepress.com/dr-richard-a-olson .

Comics creator Rob Multari, the creative mind behind the series Night Wolf , stops by to talk about his writing process and love the comics medium. You can find out more about Rob's work at lonewolfcomics.com .

Writer and educator Josiah Golojuh stops by to talk about his work on The Paper Boy , a YA/middle grades novel, and its connected comic, Young Zombie: Tales from the R.I.P. You can find out more about Josiah on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/josiahiswrite .

Educator and author Dr. Christian Hines stops by the podcast to talk about comics, fandom, and the fine art of teaching.

Artist Rick Hoberg returns to talk about his work in comics, plans for work to come, and experiences on projects like storyboarding the 1990 adaptation of Stephen King's It. You can find out more about Rick's work at https://www.rickhobergstoryartist.com .

Author and artist Eric Drooker talks about his new work, Naked City , along with insightful commentary about elements of design, the power of the written and visual word, and philosophical explorations -- a wonderful conversation. You can find out more at Art of Eric Drooker .

Comics creator Steve Conley talks about the inspiration and process behind his sweeping all-ages adventure, The Middle Age. You can find out more about Steve's work at https://steveconley.com/the-middle-age .

Legendary comics creator and designer Bart Sears returns to the podcast to talk about his currently crowd-funding Drawing Powerful Heroes volumes, artistic craft, visions for future work, and much more! Find out more about Bart Sears Art | Illustration .

Comics creator Steve Stern talks Zen the Intergalactic Ninja , as well as his wider work in comics adaptations.

Kentucky author Rob D. Smith stops by to talk about crafting prose worlds and shares about his new book, Good Looking Ugly. You can find out more about Rob's work at https://robdsmith.carrd.co .

Comics writer and publisher Dirk Manning returns to the podcast to talk about his collaboration with Ron Chaney on the now-funding comics adaptation of the classic Lon Chaney film, London After Midnight. You can find out more about this project at londonaftermidnightcomic.com .

Comics creator Evan Quiring returns to talk about Lucha Mystery and his on-going work on Murder City Devil. You can find out more about Evan's work at https://www.instagram.com/psyclone_comics_studios .