Big Story
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsConversations about the creative journey and process with the amazing people responsible for the comics we love.
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EPISODE 156 - HEIDI MacDONALD
September 13, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBHeidi joins Alex to talk about the comic industry, but they fall for Sauron’s clever trap and talk about JRR Tolkien’s creations and many other wonderful creations that come from the rich world-building. Find Heidi Twitter @Comixace Website comicsbeat.com #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #valiant #thebeat
EPISODE 155 - DUSTIN WEAVER
September 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBAfter two failed attempts Dustin joins Alex to talk about how the formation of Image Comics impacted his life, From early reader, to visiting the offices as a kid, to becomig an intern a decade later, and now releasing his passion project title, Paklis with the publisher. Dustin is an artist’s artist, loved and loathed (a loving loathing) by his peers. @DustinWeaver12 #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #valiant #patreon #paklis
EPISODE 154 - SEBASTÍAN PÍRIZ
August 30, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBSEBASTIÁN PÍRIZ joins Alex to talk about the challenges of breaking into the US comic book market. They also talk about the creative tightrope walk between the desire to experiment and delivering art that keeps the work coming in. @SebastianPiriz #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #valiant
EPISODE 153 - DENIZ CAMP
August 23, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBDeniz joins Alex for a lively conversation about the value of human connection, collaboration, character communication, multi-culturalism, and the significance of subject density. We also firmly establish the University of Michigan’s superiority to Michigan State outside of the basketball court. @DenizCamp #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #valiant #bloodshot
EPISODE 152 - NOAH VAN SCIVER
August 16, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBNoah joins Alex to talk about his powerful and personal bioGraphic Novel, JOSEPH SMITH and the MORMONS. Noah discusses how life events inform our choices—socially and creatively—and how the stories within us manifest themselves if we’re open to them. @noahvscomics #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #abramsbooks #josephsmith #mormons #graphicnovel
EPISODE 151 - JOHN OSBORNE
August 09, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBJohn joins Alex and openly talks about his journey from seeing the Batman movie on VHS as a toddler to an obsessive quest to write and draw his own comics. Even while working in an auto plant, John would craft scenes and stories in his mind that would ultimately become the issues of Frankenaut. With some exciting web comics planned, John’s focus on his long-term goals is clear. @johnosborneart osbornecomics.com (just updated!) #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom ...
EPISODE 150 - WILFREDO TORRES
August 02, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 94.8 MBWilfredo talks with Alex about the people who inspired and supported him, the daily struggle at the drawing table, how he gets lost in his work, and how he finds his way back. Wil’s passion for comics is infectious when he talks about landing his dream gig on the Superman ’78 mini-series. If you love comics, this is a long, but a great one. Find Wilfredo Instagram @wtorres1972 Twitter @mightyfineline wilfredotorres.bigcartel.com #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom...
EPISODE 149 - ANDY BENNETT
July 26, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBAndy and Alex talk about how his childhood love of comics expanded from mainstream masters like Perez and Byrne into artistic pioneers like McKean and Sienkiewicz, and how they all influenced his growth as an artist. Andy reveals how he spent years building a rock-solid illustration career on the side and only working on the projects he wants to.He also discusses the ever-growing task to outdo himself every Inktober. Find Andy @b3nn33t #comics #indiecomics #artist #comicbook #podcast #mar...
EPISODE 148 - JOSH SWABY
July 20, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBJosh joins Alex and talks about his entry into comics and how life, fashion, and music drives his creative vision. An NYC native, Josh graduated from the School of Visual Arts early in the pandemic and maximized his digital platform to catch the attention of Marvel and DC with his phenomenal character illustration. @JSwayArt @sway_art #comics #indiecomics #artist #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics #imagecomics #idw #boom #dynamite #oni #darkhorse #dcpride #blackcat #harleyquinn #falcon...
Episode 147 - ADAM GORHAM
July 12, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBAdam shares his journey, how a family friend’s private comic collection was his gateway into the mainstream world of comics and a pair of chance encounters with Ty Templeton changed his life. Adam walks us through his first gig to draw a 128 graphic novel and how he used that work to build his career. We also get into the process of writing comics for the first time and how important that process is for an artist. @AdamTGorham @adamtgorham adamgorham.bigcartel.com #comics #indiecomics #art...
TOM MULLER—Episode 146
July 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBTom go deep into his journey as a designer and early work with comics. How working with Ashley Wood was the perfect foothold to showcase his talents and improve comics through design. Tom and Alex talk at length about process and the thought put into the trade and publication design for BLUE IN GREEN, BEST OF 2000 AD, DAYS OF HATE, DRIFTER, THE NEW WORLD, THE WEATHERMAN, VS, WOLF, and his industry shaking work on X-MEN. This one is full of amazing information, every comic creator and fan can...
RON SALAS Episode 145
June 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBRon and Alex trace his journey from the Philippines, to Canada and ultimately the US. Ron talks openly how his childhood love of art, comics, and pulp novels fostered a desire to draw stories. And when he found acceptance and support on comic forums he worked up the courage to find his first professional work. Now Ron’s illustrating phenomenal comics for IMAGE, BOOM!, DARK HORSE, MARVEL, BLACK MASK, and DYNAMITE. @ronsalas ronsalas.com #comics #indiecomics #artist #comicbook #podcast #mar...
JIM MAHFOOD
June 21, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBJim, Alex and Gary talk about the unquenchable flame of youth that forged lifelong creative friendships and Jim’s passion for visual storytelling. How following his heart edged him across the country, until he landed in LA—where he found a bigger sandbox to play in and a broader group of peers. Now tucked up in the Pacific Northwest, Jim tells the stories he wants, like GRLL SCOUTS. @jimmahfood @JimMahfood jimmahfood.com #comics #indiecomics #artist #comicbook #podcast #marvel #dccomics ...
RORY McCONVILLE
June 14, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBRory McConville and Alex get right into the process of writing and how the career-changing lessons learned working with his first editor at 2000 AD (comic book) still inform his current work on Spawn. Rory also talks about his fruitful collaborations with Declan Shalvey and Joe Palmer on Time Before Time and Write it in Blood. @RoryMcConville2 #rorymcconville #comics #comicbook #marvel #imagecomics #darkhorse #timebeforetime #spawn
DAN SCHKADE
May 31, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBDAN SCHKADE talks about pursuing his passion to draw comics by moving to the creator-rich city of Portland from Austin, and how hard he tried out for his dream project to illustrate WILL EISNER’S, THE SPIRIT RETURNS. Now a resident of Indianapolis, clearly the next cool city, Dan continues to write and draw LAVENDER JACK along with many other projects. @DanSchkade danschkade.com
Telling Stories With… GABRIEL HARDMAN—Episode 140
May 24, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBGABRIEL HARDMAN talks about following his dream to draw comics and moving to NYC at sixteen-years-old. How art college wasn’t an ideal fit and the hustle ethic it took to get work at MARVEL and DC at such a young age. He also talks in-depth about his storytelling process as the storyboard artist for films like AUSTIN POWERS, INCEPTION, LOGAN, and others. Great wisdom in this one.
Moore, Terry Moore… w/ TERRY MOORE—Episode 139
May 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBInternational man of mystery, or Texas, TERRY MOORE talks about a career in music, film, and eventually comics. How a series of false starts connected with random parts of his life to form for his award-winning work, STRANGERS IN PARADISE. Terry tells some amazing stories from his life and his work, giving us clues as to why his beautiful work is so rich and entertaining.
DANIEL HANSEN
May 10, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWorld traveling illustrator, previsualist, and art director, DANIEL HANSEN talks about working in film, games and his forthcoming graphic novel, ALVA IN THE DARK. A naitive of Sweden, Daniel lives in China with his wife and child, but travels around the globe working on intetnational entertainment projects. This is a thoughtful and candid talk about working with directors and producers in the Bollywood film industry and how a life-long love of comics influences his visual storytelling.
ANDREW MacLEAN
May 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBAndrew MacLean, is the creator, artist, and writer of HEAD LOPPER, the Diamond Gem Award-winning series published by Image Comics. ApocalyptiGirl: An Aria for the End Times (2015, 2020), his post-apocalyptic sci-fi graphic novel, was published by Dark Horse Comics and was nominated for a YALSA award. Published in 9 languages, Andrew has also worked for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Warner Bros., Hasbro, etc. on a variety of projects in both comics and animation. In addition, Andrew is a co-...
STEPHANIE PHILLIPS
April 26, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBStephanie Phillips is an American writer known for comics and graphic novels such as HARLEY QUINN, WONDER WOMAN: EVOLUTION, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT, SENSATIONAL WONDER WOMAN, WE ONLY KILL EACH OTHER, and THE BUTCHER OF PARIS. Her stories and comics have appeared with DC Comics, AfterShock Comics, Dark Horse, Oni Press, Top Cow/Image Comics, Heavy Metal, Black Mask Studios, A Wave Blue World, and more. Stephanie is currently the writer for the ongoing Harley Quinn series at DC Comi...
MARC LAMING
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBMarc Laming is comic book artist & illustrator living in the United Kingdom best known for his work on Marvel Comic's Star Wars comics. He is currently working for Valiant & Humanoids and also beginning work on a new creator owned book. His work has been published by Marvel, DC/Vertigo, Fleetway, Valiant, Ubisoft, IDW, Dark Horse, Image Comics, Dynamite & Boom! Among the titles that Marc has worked on are: STAR WARS, DOCTOR APHRA, TARGET VADER, STAR WARS: AGE OF REBELLION, JAMES BOND 007, ...
KELLY SUE DECONNICK
March 29, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBKelly Sue DeConnick is best known for surprise hits like Carol Danvers' rebranding as Captain Marvel and the Eisner-nominated mythological western, PRETTY DEADLY; the latter was co-created with artist Emma Ríos. The sci-fi kidney-punch called BITCH PLANET, co-created with Valentine De Landro, launched to rave reviews in December 2014 and has since been nominated for an Eisner. She currently writes AQUAMAN for DC as well as develops television for Legendary TV with her husband and partner, Ma...
RUSSELL NOHELTY
March 22, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBUSA Today Bestselling author, RUSSELL NOHELTY joins us to talk about his journey from wanna-be writer to authoring over 50 novels and comics. We talk about his early misfire, then his impressive success on Kickstarter. We talk a lot about process and what it takes to write so many works. Check out the episode here and his latest anthologhy work, CTHULU IS HARD TO SPELL: BATTLE ROYALE (cthulhuishardtospell.com) @russellnohelty https://www.russellnohelty.com/
LINNEA STERTE
March 01, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBLinnea Sterte shows her control of storytelling and visual language in Stages of Rot, a slow and deliberate work. It’s expertly constructed to provide enough details to understand the world and leaving enough so that your imagination fills in the gaps. It’s almost world building by omission. For instance, we know the hunters who killed the whale did so for a purpose, but we never truly learn what it was or see the aftermath of that. The elements are familiar, hunters are slaying an animal, t...
HYENA HELL
February 15, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBHyena Hell has currently published her comics "Demons: to Earth and Back" and "No Romance in Hell" with Silver Sprocket. Hell lives in rural Kentucky (for some reason) with a pack of unruly dogs and a multitude of personal demons. Her comics have been published by Silver Sprocket, Tinto Press, Birdcage Bottom Books, and her own imprint Horror Vacui Press.
RICHARD STARKINGS
February 01, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBFew people change their respective industry in significant ways, but today’s guest, master letterer and writer, RICHARD STARKINGS is one of those people. Rumor has it Rich’s done such a consummate job in developing and proliferating digital lettering for comics that Ames Lettering Guide Corp has a contract out on him. This could be true, or just the raving imagination of a podcast host. You be the judge.
JEREMY HOLT
January 25, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBJeremy Holt is a non-binary author whose most recent works include Made in Korea, Virtually Yours, Before Houdini, and Skip to the End. They have received high praise from Brian K. Vaughan (Y the Last Man, Saga, Runaways), as well as magician and NYT crossword constructor David Kwong.
GEORGE SCHALL
January 18, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBBorn and raised in São Paulo, George is both a writer and an illustrator. He co-authored and illustrated three Brazilian graphic novels titled Sabor Brasilis (2013, Zarabatana Books), Moschitto (2013, Fictícia) and Hitomi (2016, Balão Editorial) and also made short stories for numerous anthologies like "Monica's Gang" MSP 50 (2011, Panini), Inkshot (2015, Monkeybrain), Dark Horse Presents (2012-2016, Dark Horse Comics), Planet of the Apes: The Time of Man (2018, Boom! Studios). George also w...
MALISSA WHITE
January 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBMalissa White is a comic book writer and has published "NIGHTMARE #1 Reloaded!", and "Soundbox". When not writing, she's watching horror movies, drinking coffee, or on Twitter. Follow her there (and everywhere) @Malissifent.
CHRIS SOTOMAYOR
January 05, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBChris Sotomayor is a colorist in the American comic book industry. His work includes titles such as Captain Marvel (vol 4), Avengers (vol. 3), Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Ms. Marvel, Deadpool, Supreme Power and Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four.
DAN PRICE
December 29, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBDan Price talks about combining his passion for comics and expertise in marketing into his latest title; BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE. Dan shares his insights on how he ran a successful Kickstarter campaign and where he plans to take the series. Plus, we swear Dan said Bigfoot is real in the episode, and this comc is more or less a biographical work—at least, that’s what we heard…
CRASHOVER Kickstarter Campaign—The Final Push
December 22, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBBattered and bruised, the incredible creative team of NICK CAGNETTI, BRADLEY LITTLEJOHN, AMANDA SEMLER, BLAKE SEALS, PHIL AVELLI, GARY DUFNER, and ALEX MORRISSEY regroup in preparation for the final three days of the UNITED FORCES; CRASHOVER comic campaign on Kickstarter. Hear about the insights to what a collaborative comic book entails with creative indie artists.
RYAN SOOK
December 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBRyan Sook is an American comic book artist, known for his work on books such as Seven Soldiers: Zatanna, X-Factor and The Spectre. His style has been compared to that of Mike Mignola, Adam Hughes, and Kevin Nowlan.
CHRIS MOSES
December 08, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThe Saturn Effect is a growing connected sci-fi universe and web comic created by Chris Moses featuring multiple artists on different characters (find more at thesaturneffect.com). This sci-fi universe focuses on complex character motivations, sublime visions of the future and a rich history filled universe waiting to be discovered!
GENE HA
December 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBGene Ha is an American comics artist and writer best known for his work on books such as Top 10 and Top 10: The Forty-Niners, with Alan Moore and Zander Cannon, for America's Best Comics, the Batman graphic novel Fortunate Son, with Gerard Jones, and The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix, among others. He has also drawn Global Frequency and has drawn covers for Wizard and Marvel Comics. He was awarded the 1994 Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award, and won four Eisner Awards, in 2000, ...
MAURICIO LEONE
November 17, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBFellow #crashover comic collaborator (Evil Monkey Man) and all round amazing guy… MAURICIO LEONE joins us from Brazil to talk about drawing comics, breaking into the US market and his recent character design work with Marvel Studios. We also talk about the movies, TV shows, and comics that influence us. Find Mauricio @leonemauricio behance.net/mauricioleone @bigstorypod
SCOTT CHERRY
November 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBScott Cherry is an american artist releasing designer toys under the "Barbarian Rage Toys" brand. Scott's latest issue of Barbarian Rage has just been released on Amazon, his artwork involves taking photos of his characters in amazingly crafted scenery. The cover of the book is a painting but the inside of the book is photography panels done in comic style narration. Find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Barbarian-Rage-2-Giant-Fight/dp/1737380153
PHIL JIMENEZ
November 03, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 82.5 MBIn today’s episode we talk with PHIL JIMENEZ about the rigors and struggles of finding and maintaining a healthy work life. And we talk about his latest work WONDER WOMAN HISTORIA: THE AMAZONS the learning curve from traditional to digital creation. We also squeeze in a little Transformers talk. Pick up WONDER WOMAN HISTORIA: THE AMAZONS available 11/30 everywhere via DC Comics: Black Label Episode link in bio https://www.instagram.com/bigstorypod/ #bigstory #comics #podcast #wonderwoman...
JEFF JENSEN
October 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBHe may be the second Doc on the show, but he’ll always be first in our hearts. Join us for a great conversation with comic book writer, screenwriter, and television evangelist… JEFF “DOC”JENSEN We talk about his journey as a journalist and creative writer. How he turned a life-long love for long-form television storytelling into a career and built a national name with his evangelical coverage of LOST, then applied everything into his ground-breaking work on THE WATCHMAN series for HBO. Pi...
BULLSHIT SESSION
October 23, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBJoin the gang as we blow off some steam and talk new comics, movies, and terrible costume choices with the spirit of our official mascot and comic book historian. No guests, just the meat. Come hang out with us!!
DECLAN SHALVEY
October 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBDeclan Shalvey is an Irish comics artist and writer. He has worked for Marvel Comics, drawing titles like Moon Knight, Thunderbolts and Deadpool. For Image Comics, he has collaborated with writer Warren Ellis on science fiction series Injection, and written crime comics set in Ireland, including Savage Town, with artist Philip Barrett, and Bog Bodies, with artist Gavin Fullerton. Check out more on wikipedia.
JOE PALMER
October 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBJoe Palmer is a professional Comic Book Artist living and working in London, UK. Joe's latest work as an artist is TIME BEFORE TIME, a new ongoing series published by Image Comics. Past work includes the original graphic novel WRITE IT IN BLOOD (Image Comics), 2000AD (Future Shocks), The Judge Dredd Megazine (Tales From the Black Museum), Panel X Panel (Short Story) and The Outrunners (webcomic).
EVAN “DOC” SHANER
September 29, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBEVAN “DOC” SHANER a DC Comics exclusive cartoonist. His past works include Future Quest, The Terrifics, Man of Steel, Supergirl, and Doom Patrol. He's currently working on Strange Adventures with Tom King and Mitch Gerads.
REBECCA MOCK
September 22, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBWe talk with Rebecca Mock about "Salt Magic", "Knife's Edge", & "Compass South".
ERIC CANETE
September 15, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBEric Canete is a concept artist, comic book illustrator and storyboard artist currently residing in the Pacific North West. His works and clients include Iron Man: Enter The Mandarin (Marvel Comics), Run Love Kill (Image Comics), Aeon Flux (MTV) Ben10: Alien Force (Cartoon Network), Justice League Unlimited and Beware the Batman (Warner Bros Animation), Killer Instinct (Microsoft) and League of Legends (Riot Games). He is renowned for his dynamic storytelling, his signature art style and u...
CRASHOVER
September 04, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBJoin us as we talk about our upcoming anthology comic, THE CRASHOVER w/ NICK CAGNETTI (Pink Lemonade), BRADLEY LITTLEJOHN (Wiltworthy), AMANDA SEMLER (Yeti or Not), & BLAKE SEALS (Evil Monkey Man)! Find Their Amazing Here: @fudgy1nick @theseahorsie @amandasemlerart @blake_makes_art @duuufner @philavelli @bigstorypod
HOPE LARSON
August 29, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBHope Larson is the author of All Summer Long, which was a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2018 and an Eisner Award Nominee, as well as the recently published sequel, All Together Now. She also adapted and illustrated A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel, which spent forty-four weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and for which she won an Eisner Award. She is additionally the author and illustrator of Salamander Dream, Gray Horses, Chiggers, and Mercury, and the author of Compass South and...
JIM RUGG
August 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBJim Rugg - a comic book artist, book maker, illustrator, and designer. Books include Street Angel, the PLAIN Janes, Afrodisiac, Notebook Drawings, Rambo 3.5, and Supermag. He loves comic books, zines, lettering, podcasts, running, pro-wrestling, pizza, and cats. He lives and draws in Pittsburgh, teaches visual storytelling at the School of Visual Arts and the Animation Workshop in Denmark. Accolades include Eisner and Ignatz Awards, AIGA 50/50, Society of Illustrators Annual, and Investing i...
WORKING THROUGH ADVERSITY with JEREMY HOLT, JAMIE JONES, & JOHN BURGIN
August 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBWe discuss not enough work, too much work, family obligations, personal problems, health matters, and more with Jeremy Holt a non-binary author whose most recent works include Made in Korea, Virtually Yours, Before Houdini, After Houdini, and Skip to the End. Jamie Jones creator of The Baboon. John Burgin creator of Frogboy. View the video here: https://youtu.be/mJ6KOtnLyL8
DAVID PEPOSE
August 07, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBA former crime reporter turned storytelling professional, David Pepose is the comic book-writing equivalent of a motorcycle stunt jump. He has tackled comic strip homicide, wedding-crashing bank robbers, and faster-than-light space heists as the Ringo Award-nominated writer of Spencer & Locke, Going to the Chapel, Grand Theft Astro, The O.Z., and Scout’s Honor. David’s books have been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, ComicBook.com, and io9, and have ranked on Barnes & Noble’s Best Comics...