On the Air with Powers Squared
259 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA weekly behind-the-scenes look at Powers Squared, a comic book about college-aged twins who discover that they’ve shared superpowers since they were young. Features interviews with members of the creative team as well as other indie comic book creators.
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OAPS #107 September 2021 Team Meeting
September 25, 2021 02:19 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MBArtist Rachel Wells, colorist Julia Canon, and letterer Trevor Hankins join Paul and David to discuss all things Powers Squared.
OAPS #106 - Delegates Kickstarter feat. Tina Cesa Ward
September 18, 2021 02:28 - 39 minutes - 31.8 MBDelegates co-creator Tina Cesa Ward joins Paul and David to discuss the book, their current Kickstarter, and working with Artithmeric. Support the campaign here: Delegates The Graphic Novel
OAPS #106 - Delegates‘ Kickstarter feat. Tina Cesa Ward
September 18, 2021 02:28 - 39 minutes - 31.8 MBDelegate's co-creator Tina Cesa Ward joins Paul and David to discuss the book, their current Kickstarter, and working with Artithmeric. Support the campaign here: Delegates The Graphic Novel
OAPS #105 Sharing Forbidden Knowledge LBXO
September 11, 2021 01:56 - 31 minutes - 25.8 MBTrevor joins the show as we discuss our day at the virtual Lightbox Expo 2021 and share what we learned. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #105 Sharing Forbidden Knowledge! | LBXO 2021
September 11, 2021 01:56 - 31 minutes - 25.8 MBTrevor joins the show as we discuss our day at the virtual Lightbox Expo 2021 and share what we learned. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #104 - Big Issue 12 News!
September 04, 2021 01:38 - 11 minutes - 9.55 MBIt's all about Issue 12, which drops on September 15th, our signing at Golden Apple on Saturday September 18th and we even unbox some new copies of issues. Triple Threat! Excuse the echo in the beginning! Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #103 - Kamaitachi Designs and BD Covers
August 28, 2021 02:09 - 25 minutes - 21.6 MBArtist Rachel Wells joins Paul and David on the show to discuss her work on Issue #19, her designs for new Kamaitachi characters, and her work on covers for the new BD coming soon. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix).
OAPS #102 - FCBD 2021 Impressions
August 21, 2021 02:14 - 38 minutes - 31.7 MBTrevor joins the show as we discuss the books we grabbed during Free Comic Book Day. If you want to read Powers Squared for free, you can read the first 3 issues at https://globalcomix.com/c/powers-squared Music Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #101 - August 2021 Update (feat. Bird Stories)
August 14, 2021 02:15 - 25 minutes - 21.5 MBRachel Wells, Julia Canon, and Trevor Hankins join the show to discuss what's new with Powers Squared, and, of course, bird stories. Enroll today at https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com/srcc. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #100 - Fight Write with Carla Hoch
August 07, 2021 01:58 - 50 minutes - 42.9 MBCarla Hoch, the author of Fight Write, joins Paul and David for the 100th episode of OAPS. Follow her at https://www.fightwrite.net Music Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix). Follow us at https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com.
OAPS #99 Comic-Con@Home 2021 Recap
July 31, 2021 02:21 - 41 minutes - 34.6 MBTrevor Hankins joins Paul and David to recap their recent experience with San Diego Comic-Con@Home. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #98 - Viva Las Angry | Comic-Con@Home 2021
July 24, 2021 02:14 - 34 minutes - 30 MBLucas Scheffel joins Paul and David to discuss his new Kickstarter Viva Las Angry. Support him here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lucasscheffel/angry-squad-2 Music : Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #97 July 2021 Update
July 17, 2021 01:53 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBRachel Wells, Julia Canon, and Trevor Hankins join Paul and David to discuss all things Powers Squared, including future plans, Kickstarters, new Issues, and OAPS. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #96 - The First 8 pages of Issue #19
July 10, 2021 02:26 - 33 minutes - 27.9 MBArtist Rachel Wells joins Paul and David to discuss the process of going from script to artwork starting with the thumbnails for the first 8 pages of Issue #19 - Kamaitachi. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #95 - Table Read of Issue 19
July 03, 2021 01:47 - 19 minutes - 12.9 MBTrevor and Julia join Paul and David for a table read of Issue #19, currently title Kamaitachi. Listen and tells us what you think. Part of a series on the making of an issue. Music Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #94 - Marvel Phase 4 Revisited
June 26, 2021 02:06 - 31 minutes - 19.3 MBThe MCU Phase 4 is already upon us. This week, Paul and David discuss the films and the TV series involved and their enthusiasm for each. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #93 Catching Up with Nina Gaillard
June 19, 2021 02:06 - 28 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week, Paul and David are joined by Nina Gaillard the former colorist on Powers Squared. Learn more about her and what's she's been working on since and how to follow her. Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #92: June 2021 Update
June 12, 2021 01:57 - 24 minutes - 18.2 MBThis week, Paul and David are joined by the rest of the creative team: Rachel Wells (artist), Julia Canon (colorist), and Trevor Hankins (letterer) to discuss all things Powers Squared and some things that aren't. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #91 Why Do We Collect?
June 05, 2021 02:14 - 28 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week, Paul and David talk about items they collect and why. What do they consider their collection's Holy Grails and does any of this come into play with Powers Squared? Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #90 First Look: Issue 19
May 29, 2021 01:38 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBThis week, Paul and David discuss the newest issue to be worked on: Kamaitachi. It's a book primarily written by Paul. Hear about the origin of the story and where it fits in with Powers Squared. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #89 Comics We Like: My Hero Academia (Take Two)
May 23, 2021 01:13 - 41 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week, Paul and David are joined by Trevor to discuss the manga, anime, and movies of My Hero Academia by Kohei Horikoshi and how it relates to Powers Squared. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix).
OAPS #88 May 2021 Team Meeting
May 15, 2021 04:06 - 23 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week, Paul and David are joined by the Powers Squared creative team, including artist Rachel Wells, colorist Julia Canon and letterer Trevor Hankins to discuss what's new with Powers Squared. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #87 Issue #11 Update
May 08, 2021 02:13 - 9 minutes - 7.71 MBThis week, Paul and David discuss an unexpected delay in releasing Issue #11, anti-aliasing, the Dirk Brodey Kickstarter, and future plans with Artithmeric. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #86 Comics We Like: Watchmen
May 01, 2021 02:02 - 22 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week, Paul and David take a look at one of the comic books they like: Watchmen, the 1986-87 series from writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons, and colorist John Higgins. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #85 From Script to Page
April 24, 2021 01:59 - 24 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week, Paul and David take you on a deep dive into the process behind the making of a page, in this case, Page 17 from Issue #11 (coming soon). They discuss the process from the earliest script through to the finished page. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #84 A Conversation with John Barber
April 17, 2021 03:05 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBJohn Barber, Editor-in-Chief at IDW guests on the show. In a wide-ranging interview with Paul and David, John discusses his career from webcomics to working on Transformers to his current position. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #83 April 2021 Update
April 10, 2021 02:26 - 42 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week, the creatives behind Powers Squared: Rachel Well (artist), Julia Canon (colorist), and Trevor Hankins (letterer) join Paul and David for a monthly update. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #82 Alpha Dogs creator Jon Dexter
April 03, 2021 02:09 - 36 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week, Jon Dexter joins Paul and David on the show to promote his Kickstarter for his comic book, Alpha Dogs, https://tinyurl.com/9bpzjpnn. Follow us at powerssquaredcomicbook.com Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #81 Angry Fred Returns!
March 27, 2021 02:29 - 43 minutes - 37.2 MBThis week, we’re happy to welcome back Angry Fred creator Lucas Scheffel who discusses what’s new, a Kickstarter, and his nomad lifestyle. Learn more at https://www.angryfredcomics.com. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #80 Comic Book Marketing with Gamal Hennessy
March 20, 2021 02:28 - 46 minutes - 40 MBThis week Gamal Hennessy Esq., author and VP at GlobalComix guests. Find out more about Gamal at https://www.creativecontractconsulting.com. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #79 Is House of Leaves Overrated?
March 13, 2021 03:08 - 36 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week, something different as we present our first book review, that of Mark Z. Danielewski’s debut novel, House of Leaves (2000). Read Paul’s review on http://trophyunlocked.blogspot.com/ coming Saturday, March 13. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix
OAPS #78: A Conversation with David Whalen (The Offspring)
March 06, 2021 03:15 - 42 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week Paul and David are joined by David Whalen, the creator behind Correct Handed Comics. David discusses his many books and projects, including The Offspring. Learn more at https://www.correcthandedcomics.com/. Enroll today at https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com/srcc Music Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #77.1 Update + Apology Podcast (Sorry, HagazX)
February 28, 2021 01:56 - 10 minutes - 10.8 MBOur weekly stream didn't go as planned. Rachel, Julia, and Trevor joined Paul and David to discuss everyone's favorite topic: Marketing. However, the recording didn't capture anything Julia or Rachel said, so we offer this apology podcast, summarizing our show. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #76 A Conversation with Philip Lee (Baguette Robot)
February 20, 2021 03:23 - 47 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week, Paul and David are joined by Philip Lee, the creator behind Baguette Robot and one of the first to publish on Artithmeric.com. Learn more about Philip at https://www.instagram.com/philothewisp/ Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #75 A Conversation with Bin Lee and Tina Cesa Ward (Delegates)
February 13, 2021 03:20 - 47 minutes - 55.2 MBThis week, Paul and David are joined by the creators behind Delegates series, Bin Lee and Tina Cesa Ward. Learn more about their book, and their process. Find out more about Delegates at https://www.imaginebin.com. Enroll today at https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com/srcc Music Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS#74 Powers Squared Meets Dirk Brodey
February 06, 2021 03:05 - 36 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week, Sean Hall the creator behind Dirk Brodey Freelance Adventurer. Learn more about Sean and Dirk at https://staging.dirkbrodey.com/ or follow on Instagram and Twitter @seanfhall. Both Powers Squared and Dirk Brodey available at artithmeric.com Music by Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #73 Revisiting AMAfeed
January 30, 2021 03:19 - 45 minutes - 44.4 MBIn July 2018, Powers Squared did an Ask Me Anything. We'd thought it would be interesting to revisit those questions and see if our answers had changed. Have a question? Write us at [email protected] Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #72 Character Sheets with Rachel Wells
January 23, 2021 03:16 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBRachel Wells is back on the show to discuss Character Design and a project that she's working on for Powers Squared. Join the conversation and Enroll today at https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com/srcc Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #71 The Ideal Reader
January 16, 2021 03:38 - 49 minutes - 46 MBArtist Rachel Wells, Colorist Julia Canon, and Letterer Trevor Hankins join Paul and David as they discuss the characteristics of who they think is the ideal reader of Powers Squared; the first step in marketing to new potential readers. Join the conversation at https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com/srcc Music Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #70 Powers Squared Meets G-Man Comics (Full Version)
January 09, 2021 03:30 - 46 minutes - 40 MBRik Offenberger, Jim Burrows, Eric N. Bennett, the creators behind G-Man comics, join Paul and David to discuss Simon N. Kirby Agent as well as the G-Man Universe. Learn more about them at https://g-man-comics.com/ (This is the full version as Twitch cut off.) Join the conversation at https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com/srcc Music by Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #69 Powers Squared Rewind 2020
January 02, 2021 02:45 - 26 minutes - 25.3 MBNo one is happier to see 2020 in the rearview than Powers Squared. In this show, Paul and David discuss the changes (new colorist) and milestones (new issues) that did occur during the year and discuss their goals for 2021. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix) Enroll today at https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com/srcc
OAPS #68 A Christmas Conversation with Sue Price
December 26, 2020 04:05 - 26 minutes - 26.1 MBSue Price met the creators of Powers Squared at a small comic book convention and has been a fan ever since. A bodybuilder and actress, Sue has also done some narration for the website as well. It seemed only fitting to speak with her on our Christmas podcast. Enroll at SRCC today: https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com/srcc Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #67 Celebrating 10 years of Trophy Unlocked and Taking a Look at The Last of Us Part II
December 19, 2020 03:16 - 41 minutes - 40.5 MBToday marks the 10th anniversary of Trophy Unlocked, which Paul started after watching Tron: Legacy. To celebrate the anniversary, Paul reviewed The Last of Us Part II, which he discusses on the show. Read the review at http://trophyunlocked.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-last-of-us-part-ii.html Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #66 A Conversation with Josue F. Kure
December 12, 2020 03:21 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBJosue Kure is a lot of things, an engineer, an inventor, a designer of jewelry and if that wasn't enough, the creator of Reaper Rules. Josue joins Paul and David this week on OAPS to discuss all the things he's involved in. Join us for the conversation. Follow Josue at https://www.facebook.com/BloodyReaperComics and https://www.facebook.com/josue.kure. Enroll at https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com/srcc Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #65 A Conversation with Julia Canon
December 05, 2020 03:12 - 32 minutes - 30.7 MBThis week, Paul and David are joined by Powers Squared colorist Julia Canon. Julia discusses everything from her work on the book to the games she's played on her own twitch channel. Always fun to talk to her. Enroll today at SRCC the official home of Powers Squared. Follow Julia on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/blythe_pov and on Instagram at @blythe_pov Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #64 The Importance of Covers (with Rachel Wells)
November 28, 2020 03:02 - 37 minutes - 37.8 MBRachel Wells, the artist behind Powers Squared, joins the show to talk about covers, including Issue #10, which is out now. Paul and David talk with Rachel about all the covers she's drawn for the book, including ones that have yet to be released. Follow along, covers of released issues can be found at https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com under the issues tab. Or, better yet, own your own through https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com/the-campus-store. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #63 A Conversation with Kathryn Calamia
November 21, 2020 02:56 - 27 minutes - 27.8 MBThis week, Paul and David are joined by Kathryn Calamia, the creator of the comic book Like Father, Like Daughter. She also has an active Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comicuno/like-father-like-daughter-1-7-a-superhero-drama?ref=user_menu Join the Conversation at https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com/join Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #62 Important Issue #10 Update (Release Date)
November 14, 2020 02:55 - 15 minutes - 18.6 MBThis week, Paul and David discuss the upcoming release of Issue #10. The book will be released on November 25th, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving on https://artithmeric.com/; https://indyplanet.com and Amazon Kindle. Release on comixology.com is still pending. Stay tuned for the Black Friday Sale at Artithmeric where everything will be 25% off. Stock up! Join the Conversation at https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com/join Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #61 Let's Talk About Batman!
November 07, 2020 03:05 - 32 minutes - 36.6 MBThis week, there is no guest, so Paul and David discuss another comic book superhero, Batman. They each discuss their introduction to the character as well as their exposure through TV, films, videogames and, of course, comic books. Join the conversation at https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com/join. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)
OAPS #60 A Conversation with Lucas Scheffel (Angry Fred Comics)
October 31, 2020 02:16 - 46 minutes - 43.9 MBThis week, we go down under, for a conversation with Lucas Scheffel, the creator behind Angry Squad. We talk about his inspiration for the book, as well as life in Australia. Find out more about Lucas and Angry Squad at https://www.angryfredcomics.com Join the conversation at https://powerssquaredcomicbook.com/join Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)