This week I'm joined by the talented LESLY JULIEN who returns to the the show to chat about the second issue of his fantastic Barbarian turned Wizard book SAVAGE WIZARD! Back SAVAGE WIZARD here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leswrite/savage-wizard-1-2Follow Lesly Here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LesWriteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/…

This week I am joined by writers and creators of the new Image Comic's series THE CABINET, David Ebeltoft and Jordan Hart! Awesome dudes who can write one hell of a book! Check it! Additionally I check out some great coffee from RUSTY DOG COFFEE, great new LP's by AMARANTHE and LODESTAR, and a fun new comics series by Alex Osbourne and Hugio A.R.T.…

This week I have returning guests HEATHER ANTOS (Editor-IDW, MARVEL) and MICHELE ABOUNADER (Sharp Wit and the Company of Women, The Color Of Always) jump on to discuss the LGBTQIA+ Charity Comic Anthology, WHEN I WAS YOUNG (all profits going to the Trevor Project), as well as the landscape of crowdfunding, trying to bully Michele into making a news…

This week I am joined by modern master Phil Hester (The Wretch, The Anchor, Mythic, Green Arrow, Irredeemable Ant-Man)! We chat about original art collecting, Industrial Metal, the indie boom of the 80's, why the industry should listen to Phil about new artists, questions from social media, and much more! Also, I finally get back to some intros and…

Dave Jordan returns to the podcast to chat about his awesome pedal company, NON-HUMAN AUDIO, and we go in about his journey to making pedals, why having lots of guitars is cool, some questions from social media and a whole bunch more!Follow Dave Here:https://www.nonhumanaudio.com/Twitter:⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thatdavejordanInstagram:⁠⁠https://insta…

This week I am joined by Writer SCOTT BRYAN WILSON (TRVE KVLT, PENNYWORTH, KILL MORE)! Join us as we chat about Dungeon Synth, making comics, Scott's work and approach to his new book KILL MORE, and a bunch more!Follow Scott Here:www.scottbryanwilson.comTwitter:⁠https://twitter.com/scottbrwilsonInstagram:⁠https://instagram.com/scottbrwilsonCOMICS-C…

This week I am joined by Artist/Musician NELSON BLAKE II (BYTE-SIZED, THE DARKNESS, VARIOUS MARVEL/DC, LOCKED IN A VACANCY)! We have an in depth chat about Nelson's passion for guitar, working with Marc Silvestri at TOP COW, his journey back to LOCKED IN A VACANCY and making their killer new EP, and of course, a ton of gear chat!Locked In A Vacancy…

This week I am joined by Artist/Instructor SHADIA AMIN (SPIDER-HAM, SHINY MISFITS, AGGRETSUKO)! We chat about the band MAXIMUM THE HORMONE, the comics of Fabien Vehlmann and Marie Pommepuy (Beautiful Darkness), common pitfalls of beginning creators, and a whole heap more! Shadia's Store Pre-Order SHINY MISFITS ⁠Check out MONKEYGONG here!⁠ Follow Sh…

This week I am joined by ultra rad artist/writer KRAIG RASMUSSEN! We chat about his new comics subscription service MONKEYGONG, and a ton of great art, coffee, and metal chat! Kraig is great and you're gonna dig this convo! Check out MONKEYGONG here! Follow Kraig Here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kraigcomx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krai…

Are you afraid of the Dark Universe? No, that's not a question, it's the name of the amazing Podcast hosted by my 2 talented guests, Dylan Roth and Dalton Deschain! Join us as we chat about the behind the scenes work it takes to construct pitches for a cinematic universe (in podcast form), Dalton's now no so secret coffee shame, Dylan's process for…

This week I am joined by actor and creator TYLER MANE (HALLOWEEN, X-MEN, TROY)! After kicking butt on screen for over two decades he's setting his sights on comics with the adaptation of the John F. Saunder's THE LAST SPARTAN:RED TAPE! Come along as we chat Tyler's long history and love of comics, working with comics legends CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and …

This week I am joined by the artist/writer duo of JIMMY KUCAJ and EDDIE KLINKER! We talk about their new KICKSTARTER book THE DEVIL PAID MEN! Check it out now! THE DEVIL PAID MEN (CAMPAIGN ENDS 10/26/23) Find Jimmy and Eddie at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmykucajart https://twitter.com/EddieKlink Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/jimmykucaj⁠ C…

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This week on the Podcast I am joined by the duo behind the amazing new book, THE DEAD AND THE DAMNED, writer SEBASTIAN GIRNER and artist KELLY WILLIAMS! Join us as we chat about the book and a bunch more! Before that, I have a quick Q & A with MARK BOUCHARD (Leaf Peepers, I Killed Luke) about their KILLER new book, THE SUMMER IN YOUR BLOOD! Also I …

Greetings! This week I have the talented writer of COOKING WITH MONSTERS and THE RELENTLESS ADVENTURE, JORDAN ALSAQA! THE RELENTLESS ADVENTURE KICKSTARTER! COOKING WITH MONSTERS VOL.1 Check Jordan out at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/endigomaster Instagram: https://instagram.com/jordanalsaqa COMICS-COFFEE-METAL is hosted by DON CARDENAS Twitter: @d…

Welcome to a quick mini episode where I have a bunch of Kickstarter related stuff! First up, a couple Q and A's with Jon Westhoff and Steven Urena about their respective campaigns for CPS,BULLETPROOF CHICKEN, and DEPOWERED and FOUL MOUTH! Then! I give a quick post mortem on the Evie and The Helsings #2 campaign. Finally! We end with my thoughts on …

Greetings! This week I have the very talented artist and writer ebhind the beautiful series MIRENDA, GRIM WILKINS! Join us as we chat about his process for MIRENDA, a big slab of coffee and metal talk, some awesome indie comics Grim is enjoying, and a bunch more! Also I give some recs for the new ORBIT CULTURE and SYLOSIS albums, EIGHT LIMBS from H…

Check Jesse out at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoolestGeekJBS King of Kings Kickstarter Coolest Geek Alive Podcast COMICS-COFFEE-METAL is hosted by DON CARDENAS Twitter: @doncardenasart Instagram: @doncardenasart Website: doncardenasart.com EMAIL: comicscoffeemetal@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics…

This week I am joined by the Triple threat of Natasha Alterici (Heathen), Fell Hound (Commander Rao), and Michele Abounader (Sharp Wit In The Company Of Women) to chat about their blockbuster Kickstarter for SAPPHIC PULP! And of course there's a bunch of music chat as we swapped recommendations, coffee talk, and much more! 3 Legged Brewing SAPPHIC …

This week we welcome the very talented artist and writer behind the new book, PORKCHOP ROBOT KILLER, TONY GREGORI (THE WORST DUDES, DUST PIRATES, TMNT, RICK AND MORTY...)! We discuss a whole heap of coffee, music, and the origins of the crazy but amazing PORKCHOP ROBOT KILLER! Check Tony out at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TonyGregori Instagram: h…

CANNON TIME! Back for a long overdue 3rd time, TYRELL CANNON (BEEF BROS, ERIS, THE SCHLUB) stops by to butt heads with me again about MEGADETH, navigating being a full time artist and parent, a ton of coffee chat, and his work on the new IMAGE COMICS series, THE SCHLUB! THE SCHLUB Check Tyrell out at: Twitter: @tcannoncomics Instagram: @tcannoncomi…

Howdy Pardners! Sorry. Well, not too sorry, because I have an awesome episode for you all today with KEVIN, MATT, AND JAKE MINOR, the talented siblings behind the graphic novel NO REST FOR THE WICKED: DEAD MAN'S HAND! Join as us as we chat about the exciting process of their book being made into a Major Motion Picture starring STEPHEN DORFF (Blade)…

This week I am joined by artist/streamer and all around rad person, MINERVA FOX (Heavy Metal Sailor Moon). We have a great chat about that good ol' comics, coffee, and metal. I recommend some bands to Minerva and we also field some great questions from Twitter! Also, a lot of food talk! So don't come into this one hungry. Also on this episode I rec…

HAMBONE IN DA HOUSE! Sorry, I had to. Besides being a great dude and creator of RPG Games ( ) and a bassist for an outlaw country band, my guest this week has a pretty stellar nickname in Hambone. So please sit back and enjoy this conversation I had with John McGuire about coffee, lots of music chat, the ridiculous amount of similarities in our lov…

This week I am joined by Writer/Director JOSH RUBEN (WEREWOLVES WITHIN) and Artist BRI TIPPETS (Rictus), the fantastic team behind the new Graphic Novel from Invader Comics, DARLA! We talk about their collaboration, inspirations and a whole of of nerdy art process talk with myself and Bri at the end! Get DARLA here! Check Josh and Bri out at: Josh:…

Are you looking for inspiration to take control of your life? Look no further than the latest episode of The Gooders podcast. In this episode, J.R. Cardenas shares his personal journey of overcoming toxic masculinity and finding balance through therapy. He reflects on his upbringing in a traditional Mexican home with alcoholic parents and how he an…

This episode I'm once again talking to the very talented Artist/Writer: SOPHIE CAMPBELL (WET MOON, JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS, GLORY, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES)! We have another big ol chat about Kaiju, designing monsters, Metal, and a bunch of other cool stuff! Check Sophie out at: SUBSTACK Twitter: @mooncalfe1 Instagram: @mooncalfe23 https://moonca…

Greetings! This week I welcome back Metal Producer and YouTuber BOBBY TORRES of FRIGHTBOX RECORDING! We have a great talk about anticipating Batman, retro gaming, new bands and a ton more! Also, I check out his awesome band VOIDSCAPE! VOIDSCAPE on BANDCAMP Check Bobby out at: Instagram: @frightboxrecording Website: www.youtube.com/frightboxrecordin…

Are you going through a divorce with children and struggling to cope with the intense emotions of grief and abandonment? Don't miss this episode of "The Gooders"! In this episode, Susan Dumbarton shares her personal story of divorce and how she overcame the challenges of healing. Susan recounts her journey from victim to taking responsibility for h…

About time! And by that I mean having awesome bud and mega talent JASON COPLAND on to talk about his opus FULL TILT! Also a whole ton of talk about his process, some great fan questions, and a peek into his love of Slurpees! Also I check out the rocktastic new book from HUMANOIDS, Bob Quinn and Christopher Painter, BLACK CAT SOCIAL CLUB, along with…

Discover the real dangers of narcissistic relationships and the power of seeking support and healing in this week's episode of The Gooders podcast. Join us as Joey Ward shares his personal story of dating a narcissist for three years and the emotional turmoil it caused him. Learn about the characteristics of narcissism, the trauma bond it creates, …

Discover the inspiring story of Joyce Dickens in the latest episode of The Gooders podcast. This episode delves into the topic of coping with an abusive relationship with a narcissist and the importance of awareness and support for those affected by it. Joyce shares her personal experience of being in a relationship with a narcissist who emotionall…

Attention listeners! Are you struggling with grief and loss? Do you feel like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of sadness and loneliness? Then tune in to "The Gooders" podcast, where we bring you an episode that delves deep into the topic of grief, specifically from the perspective of widowers. In this episode, our guest speaker Richard Strothe…

HRAGAHGAH! AGAIN! This week I have an incredibly fun talk with returning Artist/Writer, CHRISTINE LARSEN (ORCS! )! We discuss the second volume of their amazing series ORCS! from BOOM! Studios, chai tea and having food rituals, making comics shop talk, and Ibuprofen? Plus so so much more! Also this week I recommend the new Graphic Novel ORCS! The C…

As a certified divorce coach and motivational speaker, Marcin Lapczynski helps people going through life challenges, particularly divorce. With his own experience of a sudden divorce after a 15-year marriage, with two kids, he understands the importance of working on one's marriage and oneself. Through his room called Life After Divorce on the Circ…

Discover a powerful and enlightening conversation on “The Gooders” podcast, where the topic of "autism" takes center stage. Tune in to hear Aaron Zajac, a 24-year-old autistic adult, share his journey with autism and how he overcame challenges to achieve success. This episode provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by individuals with…

Greetings! This week on the podcast I am joined by the talented artist behind the indie hit CRASH AND TROY, KYLER CLODFELTER! We have a great big ol' chat about Sadboi Core Metal, favorite concerts, health, portfolio reviews, and a ton more! Also, this week I check out OMEN, the latest album from melodic death metal band MOYRA, and the awesome new …

If you're going through a divorce or considering one, this episode of the divorce podcast is a must-listen. Jessica Klingbaum and Irad Eichler provide listeners with information, resources, and support to help them through the divorce process. They also discuss how to get support during and after a divorce, how to deal with the financial aspects of…

DOOM! This week I welcome back the talented writer of DRUMSTICKS OF DOOM, DePOWERED, and publisher of PART-TIME COMIX, JON WESTHOFF! We talk about Kickstarting multiple books in the same campaign, his resurgence to making comics, ZEAL AND ARDOR, TYPE O NEGATIVE, MIKE MIGNOLA, and a bunch more! This weeks Recommendations: GET KILLCHELLA PART TIME CO…

101! Still crazy we are in the triple digits now! What's also crazy? How good the new album from ASHEN HORDE is! And lucky us, I'm chatting with the man behind the band, TREVOR PORTZ! Join Trevor and I as we chat about the good ol' unbreakable trio of comics, coffee, and metal! Trevor has some great books he's been reading and we talk a TON of meta…

This episode of The Gooders podcast is about how the community can help those who are going through a tough time – specifically, those who have gone through a divorce. Marissa Baker talks about how her divorce made her more aware of how she should be treated and how it led her to start a community on TikTok that has helped others. She also discusse…

If you're looking for a podcast that covers the healing power of groups and the importance of being seen and witnessed in grief, then you'll want to check out The Gooders. In this episode, Whitney Alle discusses her journey as a widow and how she copes with the death of her husband. She talks about how she had to relearn how to live her life and ho…

We did it! 100 Episodes! Join me as I bring back my very first guest and friend, the co-owner of Challengers Comics and Conversation, PATRICK BROWER! We chat about a billion things, including our albums of the years, some great comics we're reading, making music, and more! Check Patrick out at: Website: challengerscomics.com Twitter: @challengers I…

If you're going through a divorce, you're not alone. In this episode of The Gooders, Britt tells her story of divorce and how it has impacted her life. She talks about the range of emotions she felt, from excitement at her new independence to devastation at the loss of her friends and money. She also talks about how her divorce has made her a stron…

This episode of The Gooders podcast features an interview with Sarah Guarino, a type 1 diabetic who has made it her mission to help other people living with the condition. Sarah discusses her experiences with type 1 diabetes and how the condition has impacted her life over the years. She also talks about the misconceptions that many people have abo…

This podcast is about how to achieve true and lasting change by exploring our intrinsic design. Samuel Gozo shares his story of how he went from being a successful life coach to becoming homeless and how he helps others who are facing similar challenges. The importance of going deep to find long term solutions How society creates an unattainable pi…

In this episode of The Gooders, Birgitte Tan talks about her experiences with grief, starting from when she was five years old. She talks about how she dealt with the loss of loved ones, as well as abuse and cancer. She also talks about how she helps other people deal with their grief. Tan's mission is to bring awareness about grief and to help peo…

Happy 2023! It's a solo outing today as I go over Comics, Music, Podcast, and Youtube plans for 2023 and ramble on about stuff! COMICS-COFFEE-METAL is hosted by DON CARDENAS Twitter: @doncardenasart Instagram: @doncardenasart Website: doncardenasart.com EMAIL: comicscoffeemetal@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

Greetings! This week I am joined by returning guest, comic writer MARIO CANDELARIA (KILLCHELLA, ASHES,FOG LINE) as we discuss the background and success of his new series from SCOUT COMICS, KILLCHELLA! We also chat about GAME OF THRONES, his other fantastic comics FOG LINE and ASHES, then Mario takes on the SHUFFLE INTERVIEW! ASHES KILLCHELLA Check…

75 million Americans experienced grief in the last five years and dealing with it. And 1.3 million Americans went through a divorce just in the last year. Today we touch base with Dr. Jennifer Davis and her story on dealing with divorces that are not your atypical proceedings. “I didn't even realize this until I became a facilitator at circles. Tha…