Latest Coolpeople Podcast Episodes
Ep. 170 Millie De Chirico
People I Think Are Cool - May 11, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWATCH ON YOUTUBE Millie De Chirico is a writer, film & tv historian, and the former chief programmer for TCM Underground. Her latest book, TCM Underground: 50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema (co-authored with Quatoyiah Murry and foreword by Patton Oswalt) ex...
Ep. 169 L.S. Johnson
People I Think Are Cool - February 28, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWATCH ON YOUTUBE L.S. Johnson is a writer best known for her mixed genre books. Her work ranges from gothic novellas to fantasy to hints of horror. She's written over eight books and numerous short fiction pieces. In this interview, L.S. shares her experiences as an indie author, I learn about...
Ep. 168 Michelle Ouellette
People I Think Are Cool - February 15, 2023 14:08 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWATCH ON YOUTUBE! Michelle Ouellette is an illustrator, art director, and the co-founder of Yeah Haus, a mixed media production company. She has worked with a huge variety of clients including: Google, Discord, Adult Swim, and more. Like myself, Michelle is also part of a husband and wife team...
Ep. 167 Kassandra Heller
People I Think Are Cool - February 01, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWATCH ON YOUTUBE! Kassandra Heller is an amazing artist based in Los Angeles. She is currently one of the art directors for the Disney show Big City Greens. Previously, she worked as a comic designer for Bravest Warriors and Adventure Time. She also worked as a background painter on the Cartoo...
Ep. 166 Virginia Newcomb
People I Think Are Cool - November 08, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWATCH THE INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE Virginia Newcomb is an actress and indie filmmaker. She's worked with directors Daniel Scheinert in The Death of Dick Long and Jim Cummings in The Beta Test. I am a huge fan of both films. I was delighted for the opportunity to talk with Virginia about her experi...
Lizzie Special You Gotta Start Somewhere
People I Think Are Cool - July 25, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsI share the baby steps I'm taking to getting back into creating full-time. It's been a long three year journey to get to this point. I am back in the saddle and ready to share what's working for me in this moment to create again without fear or anxiety.
Write What Scares You Panel from Awesome Con 2022
People I Think Are Cool - July 13, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis panel was recorded on June 5, 2022 at Awesome Con DC. Our panelists, Clay McLeod Chapman, L.S. Johnson, and Liz Reed, discussed tips for writing horror using your unique voice. We want to give a HUGE thank you to Fangoria for supplying the giveaways for our panel! Clay's Website: https://cl...
Ep. 165 Jimmy Aquino of Comic News Insider Podcast
People I Think Are Cool - July 06, 2022 18:01 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJimmy Aquino is the host of the popular podcast Comic News Insider. He has been interviewing comic creators, actors, and all things pop culture since 2005. In this interview, Jimmy and I talk about MoCCA Fest 2022, his start in podcasting, and strange things that happen in New York. You can fo...
Ep. 164 Jenny Frison
People I Think Are Cool - May 13, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWATCH ON YOUTUBE Jenny is a comic book cover artist based in the Chicago area. I met Jenny during the pandemic and fell in love with her charm and hilarious stories on being the weird girl. In this episode, we chat about her career path into comics, how cons have evolved over time, and how to...
Ep 163 Steve Orlando
People I Think Are Cool - March 18, 2022 13:15 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWatch on YouTube This episode I'm talking to writer Steve Orlando. Steve is best known for his work in comics. He has written for Batman, Wonder Woman, and most recently Loaded Bible—the Tim Seeley series first released in 2006 with Image Comics. Steve is an amazing writer and advocate for ...
Ep. 162 Chogrin is Back!
People I Think Are Cool - March 04, 2022 16:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWatch the interview on YouTube! Artist, writer, and animator Chogrin returns to talk about his new toy with Kevin Smith and an updated version of his picture book Kid Del Toro! Follow Chogrin on Instagram and Twitter @Chogrin. Show Notes: Kevin Smith Toy Netflix Store Kid Del Toro...
Ep. 162 Chorgin is Back!
People I Think Are Cool - March 04, 2022 16:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWatch the interview on YouTube! Artist, writer, and animator Chogrin returns to talk about his new toy with Kevin Smith and an updated version of his picture book Kid Del Toro! Follow Chogrin on Instagram and Twitter @Chogrin. Show Notes: Kevin Smith Toy Netflix Store Kid Del Toro...
Ep. 161 Steve Casino
People I Think Are Cool - February 08, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWatch the video on YouTube. Steve Casino is an artist and toymaker. He is best known for his mixed media peanut sculptures. I've been following Steve for years on Instagram. He is a beast when it comes to creating art and engaging on social media. His work ethic is inspiring. In this episode, ...
Ep. 160 Sophia Glock
People I Think Are Cool - December 23, 2021 15:37 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsSophia Glock is a writer and illustrator based in Austin, Texas. Her graphic novel memoir Passport was just released in November 2021. Passport is a coming of age story about a girl growing up in a foreign country with CIA agents for parents. The pitch line sounds like fiction, but this was real...
Lizzie Special Where Have I Been?
People I Think Are Cool - November 01, 2021 18:01 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIt's been a VERY long time since I've done a Lizzie Special—or really any episode updates. This episode I open up and share what's been going on while I've been away.
Ep. 159 Gemma Files
People I Think Are Cool - August 31, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsGemma Files is a Canadian horror writer, journalist and film critic. I met Gemma when I was moderating a virtual panel for Fangoria. She's smart, funny, and knows her horror! In this episode, we discuss her latest horror anthology In That Endlessness, Our End, how publishing has changed over tim...
Ep. 158 Dave Perillo is back!
People I Think Are Cool - July 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIllustrator Dave Perillo is back! I caught up with Dave during pandemic times to talk about the fate of comic conventions and how managed work during the pandemic. It was great to have him back on the show. If you want to catch Dave's first appearance on the podcast then check out Ep. 8 (wow he ...
Ep. 157 Noodle and Bun Creators Gottfried Roodt + Lloyd Wilgen
People I Think Are Cool - June 23, 2021 16:52 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsGottfried Roodt + Lloyd Wilgen are the creators of the wildly popular series Noodle and Bun (https://www.noodleandbun.com/). I discovered Noodle and Bun on Tiktok and instantly fell in love with the expressive CG animation. Noodle and Bun got major traction on TikTok and now has over 4.3 million...
Ep. 156 Katie Skelly
People I Think Are Cool - June 10, 2021 15:56 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsKatie Skelly is a writer and illustrator based in New York. She's best known for her brightly colored graphic novels with strong giallo vibes. Her book Maids came out in 2020 from Fantagraphics and explores the true crime story of the Papin sisters. In this episode, we explore her film influence...
Ep. 155 Ray Harkins
People I Think Are Cool - May 04, 2021 17:58 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWATCH ON YOUTUBE Ray Harkins is the host of the podcast 100 Words or Less. He is also the lead singer for the melodic hardcore band Taken. I discovered Ray's podcast while looking for a show that covered creative collaboration. Ray's interviews with indie musicians and artists was just ...
Ep. 154 Jen Gubicza
People I Think Are Cool - April 14, 2021 13:45 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWatch the video on our People I Think Are Cool YouTube channel Jen Gubicza is an artist and designer best known for her faux taxidermy pieces. I first met Jen years ago at a craft show where she was vending with her shop Zooguu. I’m a huge fan of her work. I talked to Jen in the middle of the ...
Ep. 153 Jane Friedman
People I Think Are Cool - February 19, 2021 10:56 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWatch on YouTube Jane Friedman is the author of The Business of Being a Writer. With over 20 years of experience in publishing, she is an expert in business strategies for writers. I discovered Jane's work through her blog years ago when I was about to publish my first book with HarperCollins....
Ep. 152 Jess Guise
People I Think Are Cool - December 04, 2020 20:29 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWatch on YouTube! Jess Guise is the lead singer for the folk-pop band Guise. When I discovered her music, I fell in love with her lyrics, humor, and charm. In our chat, Jess shared her writing process and shifting gears as a creative during the pandemic. Definitely check out her video for "T...
Ep. 151 Clay McLeod Chapman
People I Think Are Cool - December 04, 2020 20:13 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsCatch the video version on our Cuddles and Rage YouTube. Clay McLeod Chapman is one of my favorite writers. His stories are weird, wonderful, and creepy. I first discovered his writing through past guest Glenn McQuaid (ep 132) as I was binging Tales from Beyond the Pale. Clay's episode The Ma...
Ep. 150 Russell Nohelty
People I Think Are Cool - December 04, 2020 20:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsRussell Nohelty is a USA Today Best-Selling author, owner of Wannabe Press, and host of The Complete Creative podcast. I discovered Russell through his podcast and was pulled in by his vast knowledge of how to be successful in the world of self publishing. In this episode, Russell and I talk abo...
Ep. 149 Georgia Kriss
People I Think Are Cool - November 19, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsGeorgia Kriss is an Australian based animator and writer. Similar to past guest Grant Kolton, I discovered Georgia's work on the FX show Cake! (seriously, great show and place to find the fun and the weird). Georgia's work spoke to me through its wit, fierce take on femininity, and style. In thi...
Ep. 148 Final Girls Part 3: Chloe Rice, Steph C, and Tracie Ching
People I Think Are Cool - October 26, 2020 17:57 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWelcome to part three of three for our Final Girls special! In this episode, Tracie and I chat about our pieces then I talk with artists Chloe Rice and Steph C their art. Draw Me Like One of Your Final Girls is live at Spoke Art's sister gallery, Recess! Tracie Ching and I joined forces to co-...
Ep. 147 Final Girls Part 2: Paige Reynolds, Ellen Surrey, Zi Xu
People I Think Are Cool - October 26, 2020 17:53 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWelcome to part two of three for our Final Girls special! In this episode, Tracie and I chat about curating the show then I talk with artists Paige Reynolds, Ellen Surrey, and Zi Xu about their pieces. Draw Me Like One of Your Final Girls is now live through 10/31 at Spoke Art's sister gallery...
Ep. 146 Final Girls Part 1: Sara Deck, Allison Black, & Tracie Ching
People I Think Are Cool - October 26, 2020 17:39 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis episode is part one of a three part special! On October 29th, Draw Me Like One of Your Final Girls opens at Spoke Art's sister gallery Recess! Tracie Ching and I joined forces to co-curate the show. Final Girls (for short) celebrates horror from a female/femme perspective. The group show in...
EP. 145 Grant Kolton
People I Think Are Cool - October 23, 2020 14:38 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsGrant Kolton is an animator, director, writer, and so much more that my fingers might fall off if I type it all out. I discovered Grant on Instagram while going down the animation hashtag rabbit hole. His animations first caught my eye through their loose yet controlled style. When I dove in de...
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