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Comic Lab

Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett

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The podcast about making comics — and making a living from comics! It's half shop talk, half how-to, and half friendship. WE SQUEEZED IN THREE HALVES. It's tips and tricks and all the joys of cartooning as a pro. So pull up your drawing chair, put on some headphones, and join us while you draw! And if you like what you hear, join our community at patreon.com/comiclab (For sponsorship inquiries: comiclabpodcast@gmail.com)
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A DND podcast about necromancers, psychic wastoids, and the civil servants who take them down. When ghosts, necromancers, and magical monstrosities raise a ruckus in the land of the living, the Skulltenders will answer! Join a cat-lady rogue, an owl with human legs, and their inflexible Gooman chaperone in a hilarious and horrifying tabletop adventure that mixes the thrilling pacing of monster-of-the-week play with the addictive intrigue of a long-term campaign. Professional game-writer Cohe ...
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Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! is hosted by Brogan Hastings and Wayne Giovanazzi. Two peeps that became fast friends after meeting for the first time in the flesh and spending no more than a week and a half together in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Brogan is from Scotland and Wayne is from Australia, meaning this could be one of the largest (if only by distance) podcasts around! It might also mean listeners have no damn clue what they're saying because, you know, funny accents. Join them as they tal ...
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Comics Manifest

Aaron Williams

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Join Aaron Williams on Comics Manifest where he interviews amazing and influential creators in comics. Guests share their creative journey, express what excites them today, share their worst creative moment, and most memorable successes. Expect to receive strategies you can adopt, mindsets that you can obtain, and ACTIONABLE tips that can inspire you and help you take your comics projects to the next level. Comics Manifest aims to inspire the aspiring creator and with new episodes airing eve ...
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PrePopCulture is a weekly one hour podcast in which my guests and I tackle all things pop culture. We'll chat about cool stuff that's under the radar, examine how things currently in pop culture got there, and even take a stab at where trends might go in the future.
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LITerary

LITerary

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Charli loves books. And coffee. And her dog Oliver and her cat Valkyrie. Charli loves a lot of things. But the one thing that her world revolves around is books. LITerary is a podcast that is just that. Each week features a new book, a new genre, plot twists, character feelings, and more! If you like discovering new and exciting things to read (or listen to) you’ve come to the right place. LITerary ; an audio bookclub.
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Dave and Brad each realize they must raise their rates on their individual Patreon campaigns. This results in a surprising bout of Impostor Syndrome for Brad that nearly immobilizes him — if not for a meaningful intervention from a trusted friend. SHOW NOTES Raising rates on Patreon UPDATE: Get your exclusive ComicLab enamel pin at Comic-Con Intern…
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All work and no play makes Brogan and Wayne something something. Do we suffer from OCD? Can Wayne get an art hero on ICS? Will Brogan ever sort all their Magic cards? Art Talk, License plates and Cheesebag mail. Music: Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! Theme Song and The Not So Good At This Jingle By Justin Noszek. Check out his other music by The Plague Ph…
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Marvel/Scholastic illustrator Asia Simone (Instagram, Twitter)shares her experience of illustrating a "Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur" book, navigating the world of YA graphic novel publishing, and... surviving Brad's studio! Next, a listener asks... "Should I jump to Cara?" TODAY'S SHOW Special guest Asia Simone Should I jump to Cara? San Diego Comic-…
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Dream a little dream of... egg? A vexing vision leads Doodoo, Felicity and Visk on an investigation that gamers are calling “less jumpscarey than the last one, more of an atmospheric survival-horror thing.” Vote for Skulltenders for Best Upcoming Podcast in the CRIT Awards! Voting Closes July 7th! Certified Public Anthony’s First National Bank of P…
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This week we ride that burnout. Brogan is home alone. Wayne draw's a weird dream and has to explain everything in it to non-Aussies. We also don't want to be the bigger person and then we play a game of "Which is the real TV show". Music: Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! Theme Song and The Not So Good At This Jingle By Justin Noszek. Check out his other mu…
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Substack is one of the few social-media newcomers that actually produces visible results. It delivers audience-building, reader retention, advanced messaging, intelligent analytics, savvy promotion, and discovery. Better yet, it has a user interface that's a joy to use. So why are so many cartoonists perplexed by it? Brad and Dave do a deep dive in…
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It's the big episode #150 spectacular that we totally forgot about and didn't mention once. We do talk about Wayne getting injured, Inside #9, MTG, imprisoned ducks and Wayne's Disneyland adventures! Music: Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! Theme Song and The Not So Good At This Jingle By Justin Noszek. Check out his other music by The Plague Physicians at …
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A new father asks if his baby will change how he writes. "Hey, Comics Dads, I'm worried," he says. "Hey, Worried, we're Comics Dads," we reply. And then Dave invites Brad to pull his finger. After they discuss the effects of parenthood on creativity, a friendly zinester writes in to take Brad to task over his dismissal of zines as "nutty." ON TODAY…
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The Skulltenders are back at it again at Certified Public Anthony’s First National Bank of Pizza! Teens make the scene, complaints are registered, and Felicity grabs a slice. Vote for Skulltenders for Best Upcoming Podcast in the CRIT Awards! Voting Closes July 7th! Certified Public Anthony’s First National Bank of Pizza shirts are available for a …
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It's the third and final part of our 2024 Vegas recap. We did so many things. Met so many people. Saw so many sex toys. Vegas baby! Music: Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! Theme Song and The Not So Good At This Jingle By Justin Noszek. Check out his other music by The Plague Physicians at https://theplaguephysicians.bandcamp.com or anywhere you stream musi…
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After six weeks of working on their comic, a listener asks how soon they can expect to make a living doing this — and gets an earful from Brad and Dave. Plus, Brad and Dave share more of their picks for Reuben Award nominees. In this episode, Brad and Dave discuss the importance of having realistic expectations and enjoying the creative process whe…
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It's part two of our big Vegas 2024 trip recap! We talk a bunch about Scoopfest, our new friends and our general adventures! Music: Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! Theme Song and The Not So Good At This Jingle By Justin Noszek. Check out his other music by The Plague Physicians at https://theplaguephysicians.bandcamp.com or anywhere you stream music. Supp…
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How much of your work would you consider "top tier?" Fifty percent? Twenty percent? And speaking of the top tier, Brad and Dave share a partial list of people they think should be nominated for a Reuben Award this year. In this episode, Brad and Dave discuss the ratio of their work that they consider to be top-tier. They also talk about the benefit…
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It's part one of our big Vegas 2024 trip recap! We talk Penn and Teller, Piff the Magic Dragon, Pancakes, Hanging out with friends old and new, visiting other podcasts... There's so much and even more to come! Music: Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! Theme Song and The Not So Good At This Jingle By Justin Noszek. Check out his other music by The Plague Phys…
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We've all heard successful creators complain that younger hopefuls "just don't want to do the hard work." They disregard the complicated nature of achieving their status and dismiss aspiring novices on the basis of one single factor. Survivorship bias is undoubtedly a result of flawed reasoning. ...But is it bad advice? Brad and Dave discuss surviv…
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How did Brad and Dave know when they'd "made it"? ALSO: Now that you have a website with a blog... what do you write?? Brad shares a heartwarming story about his dad's induction into the Michigan High School Bowling Hall of Fame. They discuss the concept of 'making it' as a cartoonist and the different definitions of success. They also address the …
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The Skulltenders and DM answer your questions and discuss the second season!! We’ll be back with the first episode of Season III on June 6th! If you enjoyed this, you can listen to the ones we do for every single episode at https://www.patreon.com/Skulltenders! We also have art from KC and Jess, deleted scenes, cast conversations about various topi…
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It's a special episode recorded live at Scoopfest '24! We were invited to take part as an All-Stars team in a Mikey Neumann quiz against Two Characters and a Clown. Our team was comprised of HBNP, Chris from Whoscoops and Newman from Newman the podcast. Follow our friends: Matt and Mattingly's Ice Cream Social twitter: x.com/heyscoops Podcast: www.…
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How do you know when you're giving your readers too many details? — or not enough? Where's the sweet spot between action and exposition? We're going deep on storycraft this week! PLUS: Zines, gutters, and distribution! THIS WEEK'S SHOW How much story to write Should you be doing a zine? Gutters Borders Distribution You get great rewards when you jo…
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We recorded this episode before we left for Vegas. I don't remember what we talked about. Dead chickens are definitely a topic. And a bunch of other stuff. Music: Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! Theme Song and The Not So Good At This Jingle By Justin Noszek. Check out his other music by The Plague Physicians at https://theplaguephysicians.bandcamp.com or …
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Having completed their Kickstarters, Dave and Brad review the promotional outreach that delivered the biggest results and make a shocking discovery. Traditionally, social media platforms were the biggest drivers of Kickstarter pledges. But in 2024 they barely made the top ten. That raises an important question: If we can't rely on social media to d…
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The crew of the Necrona make their return voyage to Ghost Town, where feelings are processed and plans are best-laid. Keep on eye on the horizon, because we’re just getting started. Our May 22nd episode will be another postseason public edition of Skulltalkers, our Q&A aftershow, covering the whole Wondersea season! Got a question for the end-of-se…
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Today we're joined by @JWReynolds! We talk about his Art Crimes (basically being committed since the age of two.) It was a whole bunch of fun to record. Also, listen to their new album, Folk U everywhere you find music. Check out more: www.jwreynolds.com @jwreynolds on social media Music: Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! Theme Song and The Not So Good At T…
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Is it possible to build traffic for your comic without building an audience? Also, an anonymous post on Reddit accuses Webtoons of using a predatory contract. ON TODAY'S SHOW Building traffic vs. building an audience UPDATE: SDCC Panels UPDATE: Dave's 500 for 50 Is the Webtoons contract "predatory?" You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab …
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Once again, before heading off for Las Vegas we talk about what we want to see and do. This time we're joined by Chris The MicroScoop! Music: Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! Theme Song and The Not So Good At This Jingle By Justin Noszek. Check out his other music by The Plague Physicians at https://theplaguephysicians.bandcamp.com or anywhere you stream m…
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This week, we're talking to Dave Blazek, creator of "Loose Parts," a single-panel comic syndicated to more than 120 newspapers worldwide. Blazek is a three-time NCS Silver Reuben award winner and a danged delight. We'll discuss how he became an "accidental cartoonist" and his unique approach to writing humor. You get great rewards when you join the…
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Prepare yourself for deadly confrontations and shocking revelations as the Skulltenders’ quest for the Nevermind reaches its mind-blowing conclusion. The Skulltenders store is now open! Check it out at https://topato.co/skulltenders ! We’ve got a high-quality SKULLTENDER and SENSATEVM tees designed by Doodoo the Owl’s voice actor, KC Green! And wha…
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As we were unable to record this week Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast is proud to present the latest episode of The Murder Party Party Podcast by @TheMtripleP An interview with The Tarot Teller - Hired as entertainment but is there more to this divine art? Music Kool Kats Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 L…
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New Yorker cartoonist Jason Chatfield joins us to talk about cartooning for the venerable mag, working with a writing partner, doing stand-up at Dangerfield's comedy club, helming the 104-year-old Ginger Meggs syndicated comic, and much, much more! ON TODAY'S SHOW Jason Chatfield on Substack Chatfield on creative collaborations Doing standup at Dan…
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We have Judge Mentalist, Jobeth Bowers! We talk about his ideas for Brogan's customizable card game, Hypnotism and performing. And of course Brogan gets hooked on wanting a Moriarty Star Trek game card. Music: Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! Theme Song and The Not So Good At This Jingle By Justin Noszek. Check out his other music by The Plague Physicians …
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We all have creative peaks and valleys. How can we maximize the good times and minimize the bad? ON TODAY'S SHOW Can you really maximize creativity? UPDATE: Dave's TikTok prediction may still come true UPDATE: 3-part series on Kickstarter coming to Pro Tips Favorite comics from outside the US You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Communi…
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The hunt for the Nevermind intensifies, and Ventura fans are eating good. Nothing’s louder than silence. Helpful NPCs ahoy! Say it with your chest. Become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/Skulltenders for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes commentary, art, and more! Additional sound effects from: http://www.freesfx.co.uk http://www.pixabay.com ht…
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Should we stop being friends to succeed. A bunch of Art Talk. trading cards, comics etc. We say thing we shouldn't. Easter stuff. There's a PSA. An ad for MPPP. Does B want facial hair, & so much more. Fuck there's a lot in this episode. It's a jungle out there! Music: Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! Theme Song and The Not So Good At This Jingle By Justin…
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How important is rebranding after a series of unsuccessful ventures? Also, how does one get their comic translated into another language — and why? ON TODAY'S SHOW Rebranding Translating a comic UPDATE: The importance of monthly Profit/Loss statements UPDATE: Authors Equity Planning for page turns You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Co…
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We discuss eating straight out the jar and never bringing up each other's character flaws. Will Wayne get free pizzas? Will Brogan 100% another game? We also respond to Pod Therapy calling shenanigans on us. Music: Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! Theme Song and The Not So Good At This Jingle By Justin Noszek. Check out his other music by The Plague Physic…
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