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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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Skulltenders

Skulltenders

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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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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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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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Lost in the woods where nothing grows, A treasured trinket must be found. The specters hide in heroes’ clothes To seek the spider and the hound. We got a store! It’s here! https://topato.co/skulltenders If you want to support our little indie podcast while scoring some bonus content like behind-the-scenes commentary, deleted scenes, art, music, and…
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Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar take their podcast on the road, recording this episode live at the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego as part of the National Cartoonists Society conference and Reuben Awards celebration! They were joined on stage by Maria Scrivan, Hector Cantu, and Dana Simpson to discuss the pressing issues facing cartoonists in the years …
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Dave Kellett discusses the three phases of art. First, you're just trying to make it work. Then, you try to make it right. And after you've mastered those, you can begin to make it fast. On today's show: Make it work, make it right, make it fast UPDATE: Danielle Corsetto's lettering tips UPDATE: Substack Notes advice UPDATE: KDP and Global Comix Su…
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Hey there, Skulltenders fans! We’re still hard at work improving our production pipeline for episodes, so the final episode of the Cryptbreak Woods arc is still cooking. In the meantime, we hope you’ll enjoy this never-before-heard Jawbone, featuring Amber (Our Felicity!) and Seth (Our Composer!) discussing the other D&D-powered widely-beloved narr…
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Apple has initiated a plan to take 30% of all transactions made through the Patreon iOS app. That has caused creators to panic, spreading misinformation and making poorly thought-out claims. Many people trying to explain the situation to their backers got their facts wrong, hurting their own revenue. Dave and Brad sit down and sort out the facts fr…
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What would we save if our house was about to be destroyed? The answer may shock you! Or not. We don't know how easily shocked you are. Penn & Teller's height difference is like porn and Matt Donnelly should be on Australian TV! Music: Hey Buddy, Nice Podcast! Theme Song and The Not So Good At This Jingle By Justin Noszek. Check out his other music …
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Brad and Dave discuss using rewards and add-ons in a Kickstarter campaign. Then, they tackle the problem of whether your dialogue should feature proper English or your character's "natural" speech. Today's show Kickstarter mistake — confusing rewards with add-ons Check out Dave's Kickstarter at Newdrivebook.com Should you write in proper English? U…
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Felicity and Visk watch the skies, Doodoo gets a helping hand, but does the band get back together? Maybe! You’ll have to listen to the episode. We got a store! It’s here! https://topato.co/skulltenders If you want to support our little indie podcast while scoring some bonus content like behind-the-scenes commentary, deleted scenes, art, music, and…
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Brogan gives us the recap on their Edinburgh Fringe adventures with Moxie and Emily Jillette. Wayne saw a terrible movie at the cinemas. Old school horror talk and Wayne had a birthday! 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://thepla…
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As Brad Guigar travels to Bad Axe, Michigan, to spend a fun-filled week with his family, Kevin McShane steps in to talk comics with Dave Kellett. In this conversation, David and Kevin discuss various topics related to comics, including their experiences with "Love Is" comics at their weddings, the potential future advancements in comic-making techn…
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Show note: Unfortunately, we had some daunting technical difficulties during this recording session, so we had to switch to Zoom to record half of the show. As Dave Kellett recovers from a successful San Diego Comic-Con, Scott Kurtz steps in to help Brad talk about making a graphic novel. In the second half, the two spill some tea over early webcom…
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It's our two year anniversary and we have special guest Big Sexy! We talk about his podcasts, Evil Dead the Musical (which he was in), The origins of the name, travel and some nerd 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://thep…
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SHOW NOTE: Brad's microphone had some technical difficulties this week. Please excuse the momentary dip in sound quality. This week, we're talking about the right way to use a sketchbook. Also, is it a good idea to abandon social media completely and replace it with blogging? SUMMARY The hosts discuss the different ways they use sketchbooks and emp…
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We got Chris TheMicroScoop with us! We talk about the new Weird Al polka, baseball and why we're in jail and if we'd actually survive. 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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Sometimes, it seems as if the more your skills improve, the longer it takes to get something done! Shouldn't it be the other way around?! Also... what's the most polite way to tell a comic-con shopper to just stop reading and BUY the danged comic? ON TODAY'S SHOW How to get better faster and faster better Sites with links to webcomics Stop reading …
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The Skulltenders return to the Cryptbreak Woods and engage in some old-school genre-friendly fantasy heroism. But will they find one of those mysterious chained knives? We got a store! It’s here! https://topato.co/skulltenders If you want to support our little indie podcast while scoring some bonus content like behind-the-scenes commentary, deleted…
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We talk about dead comedians and out of touch comedy. Wayne would die in a fire but Brogan would fight a home intruder naked. We also gush. Gush, gush, gush. 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 o…
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Dave and Brad share proven strategies for building your audience on Substack. Also: What are the best approaches for dummy lettering — lettering that's supposed to be unreadable? TODAY'S SHOW How to get new sign-ups on Substack UPDATE: Get your exclusive ComicLab pin at Dave Kellett's booth (#1228) during Comic-Con International UPDATE: The Nationa…
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We think back to our first internet searches & talk TV shows. Brogan wants art that isn't available. Wayne went viral. Brogan did the thing again. More Art Talk, License Plates and Cheesebag mail about Shark 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…
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Have you ever wanted to just quit? When all seems lost... when you're all out of hope... when you're about to give up, just remember... it can always get worse. Dave and Brad talk about surviving those dark nights of the soul and finding a little light. ON TODAY'S SHOW When to throw in the towel UPDATE: Get your exclusive ComicLab pin at Comic-Con …
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The drama reaches new heights as Doodoo undergoes his big-boy mission. Felicity makes a new friend, Visk enjoys a snack, and ancient wisdom rises again. Not a lot of necromancy in this one. And that badge DooDoo may or may not receive? Why, YOU can purchase one yourself at the Skulltenders store, here! https://topato.co/skulltenders And if you want…
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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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