Beards And Comics: Recklessly Creative
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -What began as a podcast about creating comic books has blossomed into the discussion of creativity itself. Join us weekly, as we talk to people from all kinds of creative backgrounds, to uncover what makes them tick. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beardsandcomics/support
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Episodes
Episode 34 - On Mic With Mike Part 2 (With Mike Tener)
September 24, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBMike Tener (Black Jackets, Midnight Highway) joins for the second half of the discussion which includes thoughts on crowdfunding, artist/writer relationships... and he even gets Aaron atop a soapbox. He has a campaign live on Kickstarter right now, so get over there and back it: http://kck.st/35fW73s If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.comBeards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can suppor...
Episode 33 - On Mic With Mike Part 1 (With Mike Tener)
September 17, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBMike Tener (Black Jackets, Midnight Highway) joins the podcast today to discuss his history in indie comics, experiences with other creators, and what his creative process includes. He has a campaign live on Kickstarter right now, so get over there and back it: http://kck.st/35fW73s If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.comBeards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on ou...
Episode 32 - Hackin It With Tim Seeley Part 2 (With Tim Seeley)
September 10, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBJoin us for part two of our conversation with Tim Seeley (Nightwing, Grayson, Hack/Slash) joins us for a discussion on indie comic books, the industry, and how he got started in comics. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.comBeards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics and hit the support button to keep us making g...
Episode 31 - Hackin It With Tim Seeley (with Tim Seeley)
September 03, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBTim Seeley (Nightwing, Grayson, Hack/Slash) joins us for a discussion on indie comic books, the industry, and how he got started in comics. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.comBeards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics and hit the support button to keep us making great content like this --- Support this pod...
Episode 30 - How We Feel About Our Third Kickstarter
August 27, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBHosts Matt and Aaron discuss the recent success of their third Kickstarter campaign, which launched Welcome To Everville. Also, they answer some questions presented from our listeners. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics and hit the support button to keep us making ...
Episode 29 - Jason Brubaker Breaks The Internet Part 2 (With Jason Brubaker)
August 20, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 46 MBPart 2 of our discussion on all things comics, crowdfunding and more, with Jason Brubaker (reMIND, Sithra). If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.comBeards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics and hit the support button to keep us making great content like this. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti...
Episode 28 - Jason Brubaker Breaks The Internet Part 1 (With Jason Brubaker)
August 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBWorld renown comic creator, and all around good guy, Jason Brubaker (reMIND, Sithra) joins us for the next couple of weeks to dish out all of this thoughts on comics, the industry, his history, and much much more. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics and hit the supp...
Episode 27 - The Role of an Artist Part 2 (with Todd Mulrooney)
August 06, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBContinuing our discussion on comics and art with Todd Mulrooney, we dive a bit deeper into the processes and headspace of an artist trying to make their passion into a career. Check out the Florida Man Indiegogo campaign here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/florida-man-graphic-novel-volume-one/x/24118800#/ If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.comBeards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can s...
Episode 26 - The Role of an Artist Part 1 (with Todd Mulrooney)
July 30, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBToday we are talking with artist Todd Mulrooney about his work on Mike Baron's Florida Man project. This is part one of a fantastic discussion on art and comics that creators can gain quite a bit of wisdom and insight from. Come back next week for part 2! Check out the Florida Man Indiegogo campaign here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/florida-man-graphic-novel-volume-one/x/24118800#/ If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com ...
Episode 25 - A Legacy In Comics Part 2 (with Mike Baron)
July 23, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBContinuing in our discussion from last week, Mike Baron shares more about worldbuilding and what it takes to be a great writer in comic books. Check out the Florida Man Indiegogo campaign here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/florida-man-graphic-novel-volume-one/x/24118800#/ If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our an...
Episode 24 - A Legacy In Comics Part I (with Mike Baron)
July 16, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBToday we are talking about Florida Man, and all things Mike Baron, with the two time Eisner award-winning creator and writer himself. You may know him from The Punisher, The Flash, Nexus, or Badger... but now you can get to know more about his process and outlook on comic creation. Check out the Florida Man Indiegogo campaign here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/florida-man-graphic-novel-volume-one/x/24118800#/ If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through...
Episode 23 - Getting Out Of The Funk
July 09, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWe are discussing breaking the writer's/artist's block, and how we work through our own creative processes to maximize our workload. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics and hit the support button to keep us making great content like this. --- Support this podcas...
Episode 22 - Seer Nova Comics CRASHES Beards and Comics Podcast
July 02, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBToday, we have Greg and Dillon from Seer Nova Comics jumping in for part 2 of our conversation that began on their podcast this week. We are discussing stepping into making video games, world building, and editing. Get in on the conversation! If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beard...
Episode 21 - Do We Have A Favorite Genre?
June 25, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBJoin hosts Matt and Aaron as they discuss more on the artist/writer relationship, and what genre's we prefer to create. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics and hit the support button to keep us making great content like this. --- Support this podcast: https://pod...
Episode 20 - Our Take on Webcomics, and Artistic Freedom
June 18, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBJoin hosts Matt and Aaron as they discuss their thoughts on web comics, artists knowing when to make changes to a script. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor page? Check out anchor.com/beardsandcomics and hit the support button to keep us making great content like this. --- Support this podcast: https://...
Episode 19 - The Great Kickstarter Discussion Part 2 (Tyler Vogel, Travis Gibb, Martin Pierro)
June 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBLet's keep this discussion rolling about all things Kickstarter, and answer the questions that so many of you all have asked us about running your own. We are joined by Tyler James Vogel (Comixlaunch, ComixTribe), Travis Gibb (Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies), and Martin Pierro (From Blood); for this all inclusive discussion about the gamechanging crowdfunding experience. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Com...
Episode 18 - The Great Kickstarter Discussion Part 1 (Tyler Vogel, Travis Gibb, Martin Pierro)
June 04, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBLet's talk about all things Kickstarter, and answer the questions that so many of you all have asked us about running your own. We are joined by Tyler James Vogel (Comixlaunch, ComixTribe), Travis Gibb (Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies), and Martin Pierro (From Blood); for this all inclusive discussion about the gamechanging crowdfunding experience. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics St...
Episode 17 - Artist's Roundtable Part 3 (Joe Desantos, Kat Mela, Matt Sotello)
May 28, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBJoin us today for the final episode of our first Artists Roundtable discussion. Moderated by Aaron Dowen (Paradigm, Tilt, Welcome To Everville), we are joined also by Joe Desantos (Cops) and Kat Mela (A Bard's Tale) and with co-host Matt Sotello (Paradigm, Welcome to Everville). If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our anchor...
Episode 16 - Artist's Roundtable Part 2 (Joe Desantos, Kat Mela, Matt Sotello)
May 21, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBJoin us today for the continuation of our first Artists Roundtable discussion. Moderated by Aaron Dowen (Paradigm, Tilt, Welcome To Everville), we are joined also by Joe Desantos (Cops) and Kat Mela (A Bard's Tale) and with co-host Matt Sotello (Paradigm, Welcome to Everville). If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our an...
Episode 15 - Artist's Roundtable Part 1 (Joe Desantos, Kat Mela, Matt Sotello)
May 14, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBLegend has it, to this day Joe Desantos is still out there, somewhere, looking for his laptop charger. Join us today for the first episode of our first Artists Roundtable discussion. Moderated by Aaron Dowen (Paradigm, Tilt, Welcome To Everville), we are joined also by Joe Desantos (Cops) and Kat Mela (A Bard's Tale) and with co-host Matt Sotello (Paradigm, Welcome to Everville). If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards ...
Episode 14 - Writer's Roundtable Part 2 (Travis Gibb, John Schlim Jr, Aaron Dowen)
May 07, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBJoin us today for the conclusion of our first Writers Roundtable discussion. Moderated by Matt Sotello (Paradigm & Welcome To Everville), we are joined also by Travis Gibb (Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies) and John Schlim Jr. (Goth Ghost Girl & Infinity Agents) and with co-host Aaron Dowen (Paradigm, Tilt & Welcome to Everville). If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. ...
Episode 13 - Writer's Roundtable Part 1 (Travis Gibb, John Schlim Jr, Aaron Dowen)
April 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBJoin us for part one of a discussion on the process of writing, getting into indie comic books, and what the market is like right now. For anyone interested in the indie comic book process, whether a newcomer or long time writer, this is an episode you will not want to miss. Moderated by Matt Sotello (Paradigm & Welcome To Everville), we are joined also by Travis Gibb (Broke Down and Four Dead Bodies) and John Schlim Jr. (Goth Ghost Girl & Infinity Agents) and with co-host Aaron Dowen (Para...
Episode 12 - Chuck Destroys the Multiverse (with Chuck Pineau)
April 23, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBContinuing our discussion on life in indie comics, Chuck continues to provide insight into the things he has experienced. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support Beards and Comics right on the anchor page? Go to anchor.fm/beardsandcomics and click the support button to find out more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
Episode 11 - State of the Industry, Con-Life, Selling Comics & Pitching Yourself (With Chuck Pineau)
April 16, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBLive from three different quarantine zones, Aaron, Matt, and guest Chuck Pineau discuss all that is going on behind the scenes in the industry right now. Plus, we sidetrack into discussions about dealing with comic cons, local comic shops, selling comics, and pitching yourself. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. *Did you know you can support the show right on our an...
Episode 10 - Chasing A Childhood Dream (With Kat Mela)
April 09, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week, hosts Matt & Aaron continue their discussion with Kat Mela, and move into her taking her first steps into illustrating comic books, and what it has been like getting involved with a publishing company. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beardsandcomics/support
Episode 9 - Talking About Art School (With Kat Mela)
April 02, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIn today's episode (deep breath), we begin our discussion with illustrator & Catalyst Comics Social Media Manager, Kat Mela. She takes us through her experience in going to school for Art, as well as the challenges she has faced getting to where she wants to go. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bea...
Episode 8 - Growing Pains (Part 2)
March 26, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBJoin hosts Aaron and Matt as they continue the discussion about Kickstarter, and the hiccups they have met along the way. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beardsandcomics/support
Episode 7 - Growing Pains (Part 1)
March 19, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBJoin hosts Aaron and Matt as they talk about Kickstarter, and the hiccups they have met along the way. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beardsandcomics/support
Episode 6 - Editing and Discussing the BIG 2 (With Chuck Pineau)
March 12, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB***EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING*** There is the use of unedited adult language in this recording. Comic book editor, creator, and reviewer, Chuck Pineau continues the discussion on editing comics, as well as the current ongoings with Marvel and DC. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beardsandcomics/support
Episode 5 - Editing Your Comic Books (With Chuck Pineau)
March 05, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB***EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING*** There is the use of unedited adult language in this recording. This week, we begin our discussion with comic book editor, creator, and reviewer, Chuck Pineau. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beardsandcomics/support
Episode 4 - Questions and Answers
February 27, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBJoin hosts Aaron and Matt as they answer a bunch of questions that you, our listeners, have submitted online. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beardsandcomics/support
Episode 3 - Submissions & The Distribution Wars
February 20, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn a continuation of last weeks conversation, today, Matt and Aaron are discussing what happens when you submit your work to an indie publisher. Also, the truth about making money in the beginning, as well as the impending war of distribution in indie comics. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beardsa...
Episode 2 - Dipping Your Toes Into Indie Comics
February 13, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBSo you have a concept, or you're an illustrator, and you want to take on indie comic books. Well, what happens next? That is our discussion point for the next few episodes, and it begins here. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beardsandcomics/support
Episode 1 - An Introduction
February 06, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBWelcome to the madness! You might be wondering, why would we have an indie comics podcast? Well, in this introductory episode, we will give you an inside scoop to our own background, and what you should expect coming up in future episodes. If you have any questions you would like answered, send them to us through catalystcomicsstudio.com Beards and Comics is a Catalyst Comics Studio production. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beardsandcomics/support
An Introduction to Beards And Comics Podcast
February 01, 2020 20:18 - 30 seconds - 1.17 MBCreating indie comics has a lot of moving parts... we figured it was time to let our experiences of success and failure help shed a light on some of the finer details of undertaking such a task. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beardsandcomics/support