Gutter Boys
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsJoin two comic creators, JB Roe and Cam del Rosario, as they navigate the comic business from the ground floor and discuss the minor highs and deep, endless lows of writing, drawing, and self-publishing comic books.
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Episodes
Episode 121 - Dick Lines with Zac Caprous
April 01, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBCammy and Jabbie are joined by cartoonist and Youtuber Zac Caprous to talk about Hate #1 by Peter Bagge. Topics include Gen X brain rot, Fantagraphics branding, Jonathan Glazer, early '90s cartoons, and competitive food eating. Follow Zac on Instagram @crapmasterzac to check out more of his work. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @...
Episode 120 - Mild Midwest with Abby Kacen
March 18, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 210 MB3O0 more episodes and I think we're finally cookin', but in the meantime this will have to do. JOKES ASIDE, we're joined with Cincinnati-based cartoonist Abby Kacen to talk about her comics (Mild Pain, Sid & the Sickos), her community organizing, her work history with nonprofits, her passion for keeping access to resources and information for artist freely available, her development as a cartoonist, and why the midwest kind of sucks compared to the south. Follow Abby on Instagram @mild_pain...
Episode 119 - Zooted with Anand.mp3
March 05, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 172 MBAn interview three months in the making! On this very special episode of da boys, we're joined with Delhi-based artist and cartoonist Anand. We talk about his comic Stories from Zoo (Bubbles), his early life as a visual artist, his time visiting the US for the first time while tabling Short Run in Seattle, the cultural significance of comics in India, his plans for the future, and much more. Follow Anand on Instagram @anandpagalkutta to check out more of his work. Questions? Comments? Sug...
Episode 118 - Dundalk Fields Forever with Josie Renkwitz
February 21, 2024 18:04 - 1 hour - 214 MBYEAH BABY, the Gutter Boys got back their mojo just in time for another (late) episode of SHAGADELIC comics talk. OH BEHAVE! On this episode, we're joined with Columbus-based cartoonist Josie Renkwitz. We talk about her background in animation, how she got into comics, her thoughts on higher learning in the arts, her semi-recent trip to Australia, and the finer points of Baltimorese. Check out more of her work on Instagram @renkorama_art. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutte...
Episode 117 - Brooding with Beth Hetland
February 06, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBAll aboard the meat train with the Gutter Boys. On this episode, we're joined with Chicago-based cartoonist and teacher Beth Hetland to talk about her upcoming horror comic Tender from Fantagraphics. We talk about her interest in horror in film and comics, the five-year development cycle for the new book, and what it means to have a comic released that isn't self-published. Check out more of Beth's work on her Instagram @bethhetland. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutterboys...
Episode 116 - Big Poppa Slump with Josh Bayer
January 23, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 213 MBWe're joined with returning guest Josh Bayer to talk about his newest book Unended (available now from Uncivilized Press). We cover a lot, including how his nest book relates with his past work, his process of making and editing it, how he manages to make his comics while teaching full-time, and what he's working on now. Be sure to follow Josh on Instagram @joshmbayer to check out more of his comics. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and we'll read ...
Episode 115 - Columbust with Brian Canini
January 08, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBIt's a new year. You know what that means: another 365 days of this shit. On this episode, we're joined with Columbus-based cartoonist Brian Canini to talk about his variety of self-published fiction and auto-bio comics, including Applewood Canyon, Plastic People, and Airbag. We also talk about his role as founder and editor of The Columbus Scribbler, a free comics-centric newspaper that highlights Ohio-based cartoonists. You can follow Brian on Instagram @briancanini. Questions? Comments?...
Episode 114 - The Fourth Annual Pimps & Simps Awards with Evan Salazar
December 26, 2023 15:16 - 1 hour - 260 MBHO HO HO YOU LITTLE GUTTER GANG PAIN PIGS! The holidays are in full swing and the year is quickly coming to close, which can mean only one thing: it is time for our annual Pimps & Simps Awards. This is our fourth year of our little award show, recognizing the winners and losers of small press comics and presenting it in a digestible format for you, the listener, to enjoy as you avoid making eye contact with your aunt as she tries to explain why CHINA is trying to make you trans for Obama. We...
Episode 113 - Loyle to My Cartoonist with Heather Loase
December 26, 2023 15:15 - 1 hour - 156 MBAy, I'm eatin' turkey ova heeeeaaah! Bing bong, the boys return for another episode of small press chatter. Joining us from Upstate New York is Heather Loase, creator of Boring Ass Autobio and Puttana Cartoonist. We discuss her start in comics, her experience collaborating with other cartoonists on the recent women-only anthology Poison Pill, her fascination with reality TV, and why she has Michael Imperioli's email address. The regularness of life may be too hard for most, but you can at le...
Episode 113 - Loyle to My Cartoonist with Heather Loase.
November 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBAy, I'm eatin' turkey ova heeeeaaah! Bing bong, the boys return for another episode of small press chatter. Joining us from Upstate New York is Heather Loase, creator of Boring Ass Autobio and Puttana Cartoonist. We discuss her start in comics, her experience collaborating with other cartoonists on the recent women-only anthology Poison Pill, her fascination with reality TV, and why she has Michael Imperioli's email address. The regularness of life may be too hard for most, but you can at le...
Episode 112 - Go Birds with SR Arnold
November 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 246 MBSpread them wings baby, because the boys are coming in hot with another SMOKIN' episode of comics nonsense that no sane, sensible person would care about. This time, we're joined with Philly-based cartoonist SR (Steve) Arnold. We talk about his newest self-published book, Perry Shitlife, what motivates and inspires his work, his time in the film industry, and why he's set on making comics for the foreseeable future. Check out Steve's work and purchase his books via his website. You can also...
Episode 111 - Curse of the Santos Misters with Greg Petre & Marc Koprinarov
October 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 212 MBGreetings Gutter Ghouls and welcome to another spine-tingling peek at the horrifying world of small press comics! On this frightfully fun episode, we're joined with two DEADbeats responsible for the ongoing comic The Santos Sisters: Greg Petre and Marc Koprinarov. We talk about their recent trip to the City of BOOtherly Love where they debuted their upcoming Halloween Special of the Santos Sisters. The fiends of the show also talk about their time tabling at the Philly Comics Expo that also ...
Episode 110 - Columbus Day
October 19, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 191 MBAfter a weekend in Columbus and a week off (possibly the first break we've ever had????), Gutter Boys return with scoops, news updates, and shop talk. We go classico mode for this one, recapping our brief time at CXC and our first ever Gutter Boys live event. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please r...
Episode 109 - Pit Stop with Drew B Hall
September 19, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 212 MBWe're just a few weeks away from our first live event in Columbus on the weekend of CXC, and to help us gas us up is Columbus-based cartoonist Drew B. Hall. We go over his newest issue of Comfort Dungeon, his ongoing one-man anthology series, his bumpy road to sobriety, the rich anti-cop tradition of NASCAR< and what motivates and inspires his work. It's a good time. Follow Drew on Instagram @drewbhell and pick up his work from his webshop. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at g...
Ep 109 - Pit Stop with Drew B Hall
September 19, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 212 MBWe're just a few weeks away from our first live event in Columbus on the weekend of CXC, and to help us gas us up is Columbus-based cartoonist Drew B. Hall. We go over his newest issue of Comfort Dungeon, his ongoing one-man anthology series, his bumpy road to sobriety, the rich anti-cop tradition of NASCAR< and what motivates and inspires his work. It's a good time. Follow Drew on Instagram @drewbhell and pick up his work from his webshop. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at g...
Episode 108 - We're Doing Steroids with MS Harkness
September 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 195 MBJoin the boys and MS Harkness as we take a victory lap for her upcoming book Time Under Tension on Fantagraphics. Join the Patreon for Part 2 where we talk about her book tour (give us money now). If you don't know how to find MS on the internet at this point, I don't know what to tell you. Google it. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; C...
Ep 107 - Based Porkchop with Tony Gregori
August 23, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBThe boys are reunited after about a month of being apart due to conflicting schedules while juggling a variety of projects. On this episode, we're joined with Montana-based comic creator Tony Gregori to jibber jabber about his upcoming self-published book Porkchop Robot Killer that is currently raising funds on the crowdfunding website Zoop. We talk about what inspired Tony to take the leap of faith to write and draw his own book, the various projects he's worked on as a freelance artist, hi...
Episode 107 - Based Porkchop with Tony Gregori
August 23, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 184 MBThe boys are reunited after about a month of being apart due to conflicting schedules while juggling a variety of projects. On this episode, we're joined with Montana-based comic creator Tony Gregori to jibber jabber about his upcoming self-published book Porkchop Robot Killer that is currently raising funds on the crowdfunding website Zoop. We talk about what inspired Tony to take the leap of faith to write and draw his own book, the various projects he's worked on as a freelance artist, hi...
Ep 106 - Dear Mini Me One Million Dollars with Natalie Norris
August 10, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 64.9 MBJB here - been busy juggling projects and a day job so I haven't had time to do much for the pod. Big shout out to Jary our second string editor who's been working on all of our bonus episodes for the Patreon and who helped with this episode. Also thanks to Cam for pulling double duty while I was MIA. Ok, that's enough editorializing. On this episode, Cam sits down with Vermont-based cartoonist Natlie Norris to discuss her new book at Fantagraphics, Dear Mini: A Graphic Memoir. You can c...
Episode 106 - Dear Mini Me One Million Dollars with Natalie Norris
August 10, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 64.9 MBJB here - been busy juggling projects and a day job so I haven't had time to do much for the pod. Big shout out to Jary our second string editor who's been working on all of our bonus episodes for the Patreon and who helped with this episode. Also thanks to Cam for pulling double duty while I was MIA. Ok, that's enough editorializing. On this episode, Cam sits down with Vermont-based cartoonist Natlie Norris to discuss her new book at Fantagraphics, Dear Mini: A Graphic Memoir. You can c...
Episode 105 - Feelin' Froggy with Alex Laird
July 25, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBRibbit* *Another week goes by and another episode pops up in your stupid little feed. We're joined with Brooklyn-based cartoonist and publisher Alex Laird to talk about his small press riso imprint Frog Farm, his thoughts on risograph and its relevancy in the scene, his process for making comics, and the comics events he organizes. It's a good one. Enjoy. You can check out more of his work on his website and Frog Farm's webstore. Follow Alex on Instagram @alexanderlaird and Twitter @@alexa...
Episode 104 - AnTHOTogies with Katie Skelly & Sean Knickerbocker
July 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 172 MBWhat's the deal with anthologies? That's the question we posed to our two returning guests, Katie Skelly and Sean Knickerbocker. We discuss their experiences and approaches to organizing, running, and publishing an anthology comic and the variety of ways one can go about making them. That's right folks, nonstop comics talk on this one. Is there's a right way and a wrong way to do make them? Tune in and find out! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and w...
Episode 103 - Goblin Mode with Austin MacDonald
June 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBSummer is in full swing, so you know what that means! TIME TO TALK ABOUT COMICS WHILE INDOORS. Blast that AC, crack open a cold one, and take a break from your shitty day job or whatever it is that you do for money and join us as we talk with Brooklyn-based cartoonist and tattoo artist Austin MacDonald. Austin has self-published numerous risograph mini-comics over the years and is currently planning out a new book with the Brooklyn-based small press riso publisher Frog Farm. We talk about ho...
Episode 102 - Baby, I'm a Comics Publisher! with Avi from Silver Sprocket Press
June 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 222 MBAs some of you may know, Cam has been dealing with several different personal issues over the last few months, so he's taking a break from the show until further notice. I expect him to return relatively soon, so don't fret. In the meantime, I'm going to do my best to keep the shit-talking flame alight. Last weekend was the much anticipated return of CAKE, or Chicago Alternative Comix Expo, after a three-year hiatus. And after tabling the entire weekend and seeing so many new and familiar fa...
Episode 101 - Highs & Lows with Zak Sally
May 29, 2023 23:27 - 1 hour - 164 MBMany people are saying that with the 100th episode in the can, it's all downhill from here. But worry not listener, for the boys are still doing this show for some reason. And what better way to kick off the next chapter in the Gutter Gang lore than with this week's guest, Minneapolis-based cartoonist, publisher, educator, and musician Zak Sally. We talk about his new book, Sammy the Mouse Book 3 (Killgore Books/La Mano 21), having returned from a nearly decade-long hiatus. We also discuss h...
Episode 100 - Cent'Anni with Pat Rooks
May 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 231 MBIt's all come down to this. The 100th episode of Gutter Boys. It's going to be emotional. This one is packed to the gills with what the kids are calling content. To help us celebrate, we're joined with special returning guest Pat Rooks to reflect on the last four years of this thing of ours, his tabling experiences so far in 2023, and how his work has progressed since the last time he was in the hot seat. We also have a ton of voicemails left by friends, fans, and past guests to usher in our...
Episode 99 - Crying on the Internet with Kevin Budnik
May 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBWow! Gutter Gang, we're almost at the coveted 100th episode. Time sure does seem to fly when you're miserable. But before we pop open the champagne, we should first talk about this week's guest: Chicago-based cartoonist and illustrator Kevin Budnik. Renowned for his autobio series I Hope This Finds You and It's OK To Be Sad, Kevin is also a solid friend in the scene and it's embarrassing it took this long to have him finally on the show. We dive into how and why he went from posting diary co...
Episode 99 - Crying on the Internet Kevin Budnik
May 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBWow! Gutter Gang, we're almost at the coveted 100th episode. Time sure does seem to fly when you're miserable. But before we pop open the champagne, we should first talk about this week's guest: Chicago-based cartoonist and illustrator Kevin Budnik. Renowned for his autobio series I Hope This Finds You and It's OK To Be Sad, Kevin is also a solid friend in the scene and it's embarrassing it took this long to have him finally on the show. We dive into how and why he went from posting diary co...
Episode 98 - Putting the G in Godzilla with Mark Martinez
April 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBThe snow is melting and the sun is out. Folks, spring is back. And you know what else is back? Gutter Boys, that's right. And joining us to smell the proverbial flowers is LA-based comic artist Mark Martinez. We talk about his upcoming Godzilla book at IDW, how he went from doing a few alternate covers to a full blown story he will be writing and drawing, his journey in getting himself an education to sharpen his skills, and his love for tokusatsu movies and TV. Check out their work on thei...
Episode 97 - Funny People [Unlocked from the Patreon Vault]
April 03, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 232 MBThe boys couldn't get a mainfeed episode wrapped up in time due to time constraints and schedule conflicts, so for this week we present to you a bonus episode from the Patreon Vault featuring past guest and frequent frenemy Ramon Villalobos to review Funny Pages. Lots of varying opinions on this movie, with hotly contentious back-and-forths coupled with touches of homophobia and ableism. Who ends up coming out on top as the superior film enjoyer? Only way to find out is to listen to this ver...
Episode 97 - Funny People [Unlocked From the Patreon Vault]
April 03, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 232 MBThe boys couldn't get a mainfeed episode wrapped up in time due to time constraints and schedule conflicts, so for this week we present to you a bonus episode from the Patreon Vault featuring past guest and frequent frenemy Ramon Villalobos to review Funny Pages. Lots of varying opinions on this movie, with hotly contentious back-and-forths coupled with touches of homophobia and ableism. Who ends up coming out on top as the superior film enjoyer? Only way to find out is to listen to this ver...
Episode 96 - Bases Loaded with Gina Wynbrandt
March 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBBatter up playboy, it's time for another bi-weekly dose of Gutter Boys!!!! On this episode, we're joined with Chicago-based cartoonist Gina Wynbrandt to talk about her latest bookYou're the Center of Attention, as well her love of Major League Baseball, how she got into the small press world, her processing for developing new material, and the reason for her long hiatus from making comics. Check out their work on their website. You can also follow Gina on Instagram @wynbr and on Twitter @g...
Episode 95 - That Darn Cartoonist with Bridget Bilbo
March 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBSomeone out here actin out like General Traag with the weather maker set to TOTAL CHAOS. Fortunately for the listeners, the boys are still posting and and recording while weathering the literal storm. On this episode, we're joined by Chicago-based cartoonist Bridget Bilbo for an admittedly wholesome edition of Gutter Boys. We talk about their ongoing D&D themed comic Basil, their journey as an artist from SAIC to storyboarding and zine making, their love of drawing and making mini comics, an...
Episode 94 - All Dog, No Biscuits with Alex Graham
February 20, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBThe boys take a break from sleazing it up in Kamurocho to talk with Seattle-based cartoonist and painter Alex Graham. We talk about her early work and more recent books including Dog Biscuits and her current ongoing series The Devil's Grin, her development as a painter and cartoonist, her early life in Denver, her drives and motivations as an artist, the physical toll that comics has taken on her in recent months, and what she's currently working on now. You can check out more of Alex's wor...
Episode 93 - Please End It All
February 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBCan't believe it's been four years of Gutter Boys. Nothing flashy for this episode: no guests, no wacky reveals - none of that. We figured it only made sense to go classico mode and trade some general comics chitter chatter and how we're all looking forward to 20 more years of live-action superhero content that's definitely not made for developmentally stunted babies. Now go out there and crack some heads and create some earners out there. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at gutte...
Ep 92 - In the Mood for Posts with Erwin Papa
January 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 243 MBApple is officially on #PACKWATCH. While the boys are in the intro, Cam is MIA for the interview due to his Mac eating shit. JB takes over as the de facto host and is joined with LA-based artist Erwin Papa to talk about his career, his comics The Angriest Warrior and his recently crowdfunded anthology book Endangered African Horn Man & Juggy, the learning curve of making comics, and the relevance of social media for artists in 2023. This one runs longer than usual, but it's a great interview...
Episode 91 - Really Easy Podcast with Erik Schneider-Gutierrez
January 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 172 MBBooya new episode featuring Seattle-based small press publisher and cartoonist Erik Schneider-Gutierrez. Is risograph over?? Tune in to find out. Follow Erik on IG @really.easy.press or visit his website to browse and purchase comics in their catalog. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario). And of course, please rate, ...
Episode 90 - The Third Annual Pimps & Simps Awards
December 30, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBWelcome one and all to our year-end episode, celebrating all the ups and downs of the last 365 days we've all had to endure in this thing of ours. And what's a year-end send off without our annual PIMPS & SIMPS AWARDS???? On this episode, the boys go over their favorite comics from 2022 as a preshow to the biggest, most prestigious award ceremony in small press comics. Who will be outed as a Pimp in the Shadows? Who will be the first to win TWO new awards making their debut in 2022? And most...
Episode 90 - The 3rd Annual Pimps & Simps Awards
December 30, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBWelcome one and all to our year-end episode, celebrating all the ups and downs of the last 365 days we've all had to endure in this thing of ours. And what's a year-end send off without our annual PIMPS & SIMPS AWARDS???? On this episode, the boys go over their favorite comics from 2022 as a preshow to the biggest, most prestigious award ceremony in small press comics. Who will be outed as a Pimp in the Shadows? Who will be the first to win TWO new awards making their debut in 2022? And most...
Episode 89 - No Simpy in Philly with Pat Aulisio
December 12, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 194 MBThe boys dig themselves out of the post-holiday malaise to return from their brief hiatus to deliver more shop talk you the listener have come to love (or hate). Cam has slipped back into degenerate gambling aka trading cards and JB shakes off his first bout of COVID. The fellas are joined with Philly-based cartoonist and educator Pat Aulisio to talk about his new book Delphinium on Stranger Fanzine. We also dig deep into his his storied journey of making and teaching comics, his time spent ...
Episode 88 - Sleepless in Seattle
November 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBNo guest this week which means only one thing: the return of Gutter Boys Classico! News and shoutout as usual, followed by a rundown of this year's Short Run event in Seattle, Washington where JB tabled alongside Erik Schneider-Gutierrez at Really Easy Press. Road reports are fun :) Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and we'll read it on the next episode, or give the Gutter Boys a follow on Instagram and Twitter (JB: @mortcrimpjr; Cam: @camdelrosario)....
Episode 87 - Hands of Steel with Nick Pyle
October 31, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 207 MBSAMHAAAAIIIIN. Happy Halloween guys n ghouls. The boys aren't their normal festive selves this year but do not fret, we still have a solid interview to deliver. This week we're joined by Chicago-based artist Nick Pyle to discuss his new book Fend published by Deathwish. We also talk about his past body of work, his relationship with music in Cook County, what his process entails, and his current ongoing and future projects you should be on the look out for. Check out more of Nick's work on...
Episode 86 - Cartoon & You with Caitlin McGurk
October 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 226 MBWith Cam unfortunately MIA for the time being, JB goes on a solo run with this week's special guest: Associate Professor and Curator of Comics & Cartoon Art at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum. Caitlin talks about the success of CXC's first in-person show since the start of the pandemic, how she became a cartoon librarian, and her research and work highlighting overlooked and forgotten women cartoonists. Strap in and get your thinking cap on, because it's time to talk COMICS >:) ...
Episode 86 - Cartoons & You with Caitlin McGurk
October 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 226 MBWith Cam unfortunately MIA for the time being, JB goes on a solo run with this week's special guest: Associate Professor and Curator of Comics & Cartoon Art at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum. Caitlin talks about the success of CXC's first in-person show since the start of the pandemic, how she became a cartoon librarian, and her research and work highlighting overlooked and forgotten women cartoonists. Strap in and get your thinking cap on, because it's time to talk COMICS >:) ...
Episode 85 - Kerning for You with Victoria Douglas
October 03, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 198 MBGutter Gang enjoy the real pleasure of life: good comics, great food, and pleasant chats with the people that continue to do this thing of ours. On this episode, we talk with Ohio-based cartoonist and Hocking Hills alumni Victoria Douglas about their book Cinnamon (Behemoth), their upcoming comic Biblioware, the development and success of their free-to-use digital art assets and resources project Halftone Hospital, and some solid snack chats and pizza preferences. Check out their website at...
Episode 84 - Hocking Hills with Pete Faecke, Caroline Cash, & Ryan Alves
September 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 177 MBThe boys return from Hocking Hills but not without a heaping helping of cartoonist chitchat. We're joined with past guest Pete Facke, Caroline Cash, Ryan Alves, and MS Harkness in a roundtable discussion hitting a variety of topics including organizing shows, tabling in a "post" pandemic world, and small press communities all for your enjoyment. You're welcome :) I'm not listing all those @'s, get real. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] and we'll ...
[Unlocked from the Patreon Vault] Bonus Episode 18 - Hocking Hills Chronicles, Part 2
September 05, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 159 MBSince we'll be unable to record and edit a polished episode for our listeners by the time we return from Hocking Hills, we're pulling out another one from the Patreon vault. Enjoy! Part 2 of our ongoing Patreon exclusive series at the Hocking Hills Cartoonist Retreat. We're joined by future guest Nate McDonough along with past guests Pat Rooks and Caroline Cash to talk about the sacred art of longbox digging and the the rush of the hunt. We LOVE deals!! Guest appearance by MS Harkness :D Q...
Episode 83 - Bat Time with Pat Keck
August 22, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBThe boys are prepping for their big week-long return to Hocking Hills for another (final?) round of MS Harkness' Cartoonist Retreat. But before we go, we sit down with Portland-based cartoonist Pat Keck to talk about his book Peepers on Fantagraphics, his ongoing collaboration with Josh Simmons with the upcoming release of their newest book Dream of the Bat from The Mansion Press, and his thoughts on nu metal. Follow Pat on Isntagram @pat.keck. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email us a...
Episode 82 - Spacecoast Ghost to Ghost with G. Davis Cathcart
August 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBIf we were white and British, we would make everyone black for the Queen's Empire. But we're not, so instead we're going to talk about comics. On this episode, we speak with NYC-based cartoonist and educator G. Davis Cathcart to talk about the reprint of his book 1-800-Ghosts available now at Fantagraphics. We also speak on art education in the US, his background in pedagogy, what sparked his interest in this thing of ours, and why his parents bullied him as a child. Check out his work via...
Episode 82 - Space Coast Ghost to Ghost with G. Davis Cathcart
August 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBIf we were white and British, we would make everyone black for the Queen's Empire. But we're not, so instead we're going to talk about comics. On this episode, we speak with NYC-based cartoonist and educator G. Davis Cathcart to talk about the reprint of his book 1-800-Ghosts available now at Fantagraphics. We also speak on art education in the US, his background in pedagogy, what sparked his interest in this thing of ours, and why his parents bullied him as a child. Check out his work via...