Superstar doesn’t even come close to encapsulate the guest creator for this episode. Since his last appearance in the tiger den, Tony Fleecs has been nothing short of a force of nature within the cultural spectrum and now he’s back! And we’re all better for it. Coming off the massively successful “Stray Dogs” from Image Comics, Tony is hitting the …

In this episode, we talk about people we follow for design inspiration. Some of them might surprise you, as inspiration can come from anywhere. For a full list, check out our show notes Hosted byBrian Benham Portfolio: https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/custom-furniture-colorado-springs/ Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benham_design…

And just like that, the tiger is back! To celebrate our reemergence from the solitude of the mist shrouded mountains we sit down with comic artist and writer, Tony Parker! The actual saying goes “history is written by the victors. History is filled with liars. If he lives, and we die, his truth becomes written - and ours is lost.” And in Tony’s new…

The guys talk about staying safe in the shop, how to stay safe, wanting to look out to keep you safe, and developing good shop habits. They finish the episode by sharing some of their horror of unfortunate shop accidents; the end gets gruesome, so you've been warned! Hosted byBrian Benham https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/custom-furniture-denver…

From the cowboy prairies of Calgary, Alberta, writer and Editor-N-Chief of ASAP Imagination steps into the Tiger Den with “villainous” intent! The wonderful Laurie Cunningham joins the revenge crew to tell us about her new graphic novel anthology, “The Complete Points of Villainy” from the international publishing house ASAP Imagination. Under the …

In this episode, the guys talk about their experiences at tradeshows, art galleries, and arts and crafts shows. They talk about what they do to make the show successful and things that are challenging. Hosted byBrian Benham https://www.briansbenham.com/ Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/Brian_Benham Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be…

From the sun struck coast of California comes independent comic writer, Gabe Cheng, as he reunites with the Revenge Crew once again. Building a reputation for the not-so-typical slice of life narratives, Gabe continues to extend his writing catalog. Tackling one of our favorite comic genres here at BTR… the comedic one shot. “Stuck in the Middle” i…

The Revenge Crew joins up with the main man over at Critical Entertainment for his ancient quest across the ever changing lands of indie comics! Writer, publisher, and over all nice guy, Chris Reda breaks down his new line of comics and graphic novels that are gracing the shelves of shops across the North America. Based in the cinematic dreamland o…

Ben Bates is back and he’s not holding back! You may remember Mr. Bates from his signature artist runs on Archie Comic’s “Sonic the Hedgehog” or IDW’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” and let’s not forget “Mega Man.” He later left the ever-shifting landscape of the comic industry for the world of animation. Taking up residency in some of LA’s most n…

Today, we take a break from discussing designs and making topics and talk a little about what we have going on in our shops: current projects, new projects on the horizon, and the daily grind of being a maker. Show Notes Brian has a large steel table base in the shop, working on new patination processes. The sheer size makes him wish he had a shop …

Oh my! It’s Ludie Sextons new “O” Anthology from Warden Comics! We sat down with, the always too humble, indie work-horse Ludie Sexton as he Kickstarts yet another project from his imprint, Warden Comics. Always creating new opportunities for budding writers and sequential artists to showcase their storytelling, he’s put together the “O” Anthology …

It’s 2024 and the old tiger is ready.… Ready to run through the depths of the storytellers forest! The new year brings fresh tiger milk to the theoretical tongue. The revenge crew breaks down the hopes and dreams that fuel their goals for the year to come. It’s gonna be heavy with unforeseen twists and turns as we move down the game-trail of the po…

Curt creates handmade pens from Titanium that are precision machined in his home workshop. He got his start from his curiosity in machining and CAD. He created a pen for himself and started carrying it around with him, and people noticed and commented on the quality. It wasn't long before he was able to quit his job and make pens full-time. You can…

The tiger is back and runs that “GLIDE” across the page with comic book artist Baldemar Rivas. Getting his start as a cover artist, Tadd first connected with Baldemar while they were collabing their creative efforts on the cult-classic prequel, “Bubba Ho-Tep and the Cosmic Blood-Suckers.” Since, the Kansas City based artist has gone on to illustrat…

Double the dosage of that Tiger Milk ! As artist Tony Gregori returns with writer David Crispino and just in time to shake the Grinch from Big Bry’s Christmas beard! The guys are Kickstarting the next volume of their good-hearted cosmic hero, Taft Sturgeon, with a 140 page Christmas special, “Holiday in the Stars.” David and Tony are long time coll…

Today, we talked with Custom Drum maker Bryan Bales. Bryan got his start in drum making from his curiosity of wanting to learn how to make drums and his love for making things. Bryan can be found on Instagram at Bales5000, his YouTube is Bales5000, and he is active on Instructables, sharing his drum and prop builds, When he is not building crazy ex…

Entering the tiger den for the very first time is Chicago’s own, comic creator and cartoonist, Jim Terry! One of the nicest human beings in the comic industry! The Revenge crew was lucky enough to meet him last spring in Seattle at ECCC 23’. A Native American cartoonist who’s worked on numerous books, such as “The Crow: Skinning the Wolves,” and “A…

The tiger wanders into the digital realm with gaming director Sam Warner and his new, independent, release “The Foglands”. Like any good adventure story, this simulation shooter is the fruition of extensive research and painstaking attention to detail. Sam breaks down the lengthy development process Well Told Entertainment went through to make this…

Is social media still a viable way to promote your business, or is the new business model to be a content creator, making products secondary? Today, we talk about our past successes and our future strategies for getting our products out in front of people. Show Notes Instagram Top 9 in the hashtags, is it still a thing Brian says Social Media no lo…

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, David Silva returns with the greatest action figures ever created, CYBERZOIC! “…. Hold on to your butts.” You may already know David Silva as the main man and mind behind, literally, the best dinosaur figures on the market today, “Beasts of the Mesozoic.” Well he’s back , Jack! And with a project th…

Another Rose City Comic Con is in the books and “Super Producer” Matty K. saddles up for another tiger ride as we break it down. It was a bit quieter this year for the Revenge Crew. Money was made as “pande” collections were sold. Bringing an end to the existential conflict that pulled at the "Heart & Soul.” Victory going to the art-form itself. As…

Tonight, we talk about how to price your work so you can run a successful business and put food on your table. Whether it is pricing a custom piece or a mass-manufactured piece, we've got you covered with a few tips you can implement today to price your work for success! Hosted by Brian Benham https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/ Greg Porter https…

Frequent BTR favorite and indie work-horse writer, Steve Urena, returns yet again with more wild words from his foul mouthed mind! In the late out hours of Kickstarter, a hero with the mouth of a sailor will rise. A hero… who’s nothing, but a “Foul Mouth”! Steve’s newest independent floppy is another weird and wild concept, and we absolutely love i…

The Blue Tiger get’s a heavy dose of Gamma with Eisner nominated writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson and his brand new “The Incredible Hulk” series from Marvel Comics! This is one for the “Monster Kids!” PKJ delivers the kind of Hulk that gives bad dreams nightmares. Gruesomely awesome visuals propel a story that delves into “the darkness” that lurks in…

The Unhealthy Pursuit of Perfection, we have all been there. Every one of us who makes things tries to make it perfect, but perfection is a fool's earned and unattainable. The more you know, the more you know you don't know. In this episode, we talk about how the pursuit of Perfection can reach unhealthy levels and what we do to stay sane and conti…

Revenge is best served in print! We sat down with the creative crew from the ever growing, indie-power-house, Warden Comics to discuss their newest project; “Requiem in Relke.” Written by Gabe Cheng with Colleen Palmer on art, the project’s campaign is currently live on Kickstarter and moving steadily towards its goal. This one-shot is the story of…

This is a common issue for creatives that make things. We all have active imaginations; we can visualize lots of things. Then the distractions come into play. We are drawn to the new shiny project or derailed by a project that we have to do to make money to keep the bills paid. https://www.themakersquest.com/how-many-projects-are-too-many-projects-…

Behold! As the eyes of the comic industry fall upon the grandest event of their world, once again! It’s Comic Con from beautiful San Diego, California! And Bry and Tadd break down some of their favorite news and announcements to come rolling out of “America’s Finest City.” Including a much surprised revival of an old gate-way gimmick, Cap-Wolf! (Ye…

It’s quiet…. Too quiet. Brace yourself as the Blue Tiger explodes out of the silent void and into your earholes. As the hiatus comes to an end, the “Revenge Crew” renew their thirst for … revenge? Once again! Dropping it old school, like fresh ink on a hot page, we spoil the milk of all that’s gone down in the months of early summer. Coach Bry has …

From the great land of Canada we welcome comic artist Ramon’ Perez as he hangs in the tiger den via RAID, aka the “Royal Academy of Illustration and Design.” Nestled in the heart of Toronto, Ramon’ Perez is one of the key-stone creators propelling RAID studio into the future and beyond. We met Ramon’ back at Emerald City City Comic Con and he graci…

In this episode, the guys talk about the power of staying curious and how it will help you stay creative in your journey as a maker. Show notes: https://www.themakersquest.com/how-to-stay-curious-to-stay-creative Hosted by Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ YouTube: https://www.you…

Film director and producer, Adam Schomer, enters the Tiger Den to talk about his new comic documentary that’s turning fan and industry heads, “Selling Superman.” This is possibly the most anticipated and fascinating comic book documentary in recent history. We sat down with the man behind the camera, Adam Schomer, and talked about how “Selling Supe…

In today's episode, Brian and Greg Talk about different techniques for gathering inspiration for their designs and then iterating from basic design principles to more abstract concepts and techniques. Show Notes: https://www.themakersquest.com/gathering-insperation-for-designs-ep15 Hosted by Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instag…

The triumphant return, again, of comic artist, Bob Quinn, with his latest graphic novel, “Black Cat Social Club” from Humanoids publishing. “Black Cat Social Club” is not your average struggling garage band. These punk rockers happen to dabble in the best forms of the dark arts; shredding rock and witchcraft! With their hard rockin’ magically juice…

Fresh off his latest series “Blood Stained Teeth,” Patric Reynolds steps into the Tiger Den for the very first time. We dive deep into Patric’s background and his journey into the comic industry; from fine artist to school teacher, from masters student to Abe Sapien, and everything that followed including crossing paths with our very own Tadd. A lo…

Warden Comics are back with another Kickstarter! Artist Colleen Palmer and, returning guest, Writer Ludie Sexton bring the VENGEANCE as they fly into BTR with their latest comic, “Crow and the Vengeful Light!” A sequel to “Crow and the Eternal Night,” it’s a hybid of ancient myth and existentialism by exploratory journey through the world of a zomb…

In this episode, Brian and Greg talk about how learning new things by learning how to learn. Setting aside preconceived notions about what you think something is about will help you approach learning with an open mind. Then they talk about Chat GPT and how to use it to help us learn and become better critical thinkers. Show notes: https://www.thema…

The Revenge Tour continued at this year’s Emerald City Comic Con. Jump back into rainy Seattle as we breakdown the convention weekend with great stories, epic hunts, and the wonderful friends made along the way. It was good to be back in the heart of the PNW. The tiger swag was front and center as Tadd sold original art, books , and sketches. Bry w…

This week features Bry on location at the best comic shop in the NW, Gabi’s Olympic Cards & Comics, to interview comic writer Eric Trautmann, best known as, in his own words, “the guy who put pants on Vampirella.” Eric has a new Image book, The Forged, that he co-wrote with Greg Rucka, and drawn by Mike Henderson. Taking place in the 11th century, …

In this episode, we talk about how makers handle challenges. We talk about acquiring tools, acquiring skills, acquiring new clients, and how social media algorithms are diluting creativity. Website: https://www.themakersquest.com/ Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ YouTube: https:/…

“It’s been awhile...” since we’ve chatted with the king of the “Monster Kids,” Derek M. Koch! You may already know Derek from his fantastic podcast “Monster Kid Radio.” The show devoted to the classics and sometimes not so classic monster movies of yesteryear. Not just obsessed with creatures of celluloid, Derek is also a burgeoning writer. In his …

For the first time in recorded Blue Tiger history, a former guest has made the ascension to the cosmic throne of cohost. Theoretical models warn that even the most subtle adjustment to the BTR broadcast transmission may cause what is known as a ripple effect in the space-time-continuum and thus causation of unpredictable universal events. This is a…

We Talked with Eric Gorges about designing and building Motorcycles and his show on PBS, The Craftsman's Legacy, where he seeks out other master craftspeople to get at a taste of their craft and learn from their experiences. Show Notes https://www.themakersquest.com/building-motorcycles-with-eric-gorges-from-the-craftsmans-legacy-ep12 You can find …

It’s 2023… a new year and a new revenge for the ol’ azul tigre’! We break in the proverbial New Year with the usual “unusual” talk as Big Bry finally taps into the Japanese mega-verse that is manga (about damn time), Tadd fights his father in the afterlife (where defeat is inevitable), and discuss the trope of “what if Hitler survived the war!?” Al…

The Holidays are a special time of year, even for a couple of blue tigers prowling the snowy slopes, seeking that yule tide Revenge. So special, that we decided to get each other gifts and open them for all of you thirsty tiger cubs to see! Big Bry’s gift to Tadd; Dwayne “the pot” Johnson! The first of Tadd’s two-part gift to the King of Beards; th…

In this episode, we talk about the phrase by Microsoft Manager Paul Maritz. Eat Your Own Dog Food. You should use and live with your own designs to know they are good. Test your design out, and iterate on better versions. Full Show Notes https://www.themakersquest.com/eat-your-own-dog-food-to-design-better-ep11…

He may draw “The Worst Dudes,” but Tony Gregori is actually one of the best dudes! It’s been a cosmic-second since we’ve checked in with Tony to see what he’s been up to and he’s been busy. Still proclaimed as “the Underground King” amongst many of his peers, Gregori has been lending his brush-work-storytelling since we last saw him to the Big Five…

Tiger Cubs, there’s an “Alpha” Con that’s apparently happening, according to the inter-webs! And sadly no, it’s not an “Alpha Flight” convention as we all hoped (sorry Canada). If you’ve seen the adverts you know that those fools are just alpha turds selling alpha farts on the wind. How do we know this? there’s an ancient saying that goes “if ya go…

The “Revenge” continues… a little late to post, but sometimes we have to dodge the Deep State as they, once again, try and capture the always elusive Blue Tiger. Bry previews Black Adam on opening night, and you can imagine his glee to see Henry Cavill back on the big screen; glistening in Kryptonian garb. What was the overall theater experience li…

In this episode, we talk with Bernie from @WorksbySolo about inventing with a creative mind. You Can find more about Berni at https://www.worksbysolo.com/ Your Podcast Hosts are: Greg Porter https://skyscraperguitars.com/ Greg On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregsgaragekc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyscraperGuitars YouTube: https:…